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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 No. 91 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was THE JOURNAL 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Fi- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pore (Mr. TRONE). nancial Services. ant to section 11(a) of House Resolu- EC–1310. A letter from the Acting Assistant f tion 188, the Journal of the last day’s Secretary for Postsecondary Education, De- proceedings is approved. partment of Education, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule — Eligibility To Re- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f PRO TEMPORE ceive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Students Under the Higher Education Emer- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- gency Relief Programs [Docket ID: ED-2020- fore the House the following commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the OPE-0078] (RIN: 1840-AD62) received May 19, nication from the Speaker: gentleman from Maryland (Mr. HARRIS) 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public come forward and lead the House in the Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the WASHINGTON, DC, Committee on Education and Labor. May 25, 2021. Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. HARRIS led the Pledge of Alle- EC–1311. A letter from the Supervisory I hereby appoint the Honorable DAVID J. Workforce Analyst, Employment and Train- TRONE to act as Speaker pro tempore on this giance as follows: ing Administration, Department of Labor, day. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the transmitting the Department’s Major final NANCY PELOSI, United States of America, and to the Repub- rule — Strengthening Wage Protections for Speaker of the House of Representatives. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the Temporary and Permanent Employment indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f of Certain Immigrants and Non-Immigrants f in the United States: Delay of Effective and PRAYER Transition Dates [Docket No.: ETA-2020-0006] ADJOURNMENT (RIN: 1205-AC00) received May 19, 2021, pursu- The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Grun Kibben, offered the following 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee ant to section 11(b) of House Resolu- prayer: on Education and Labor. tion 188, the House stands adjourned Holy God, create in us a pure heart. EC–1312. A letter from the Regulations Co- until 10 a.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021. ordinator, Health Resources and Services Fill us with new life and a steadfast Thereupon (at 12 o’clock and 2 min- Administration, Department of Health and spirit. As we acknowledge the sins of utes p.m.), under its previous order, the Human Services, transmitting the Depart- our past, do not cast us from Your House adjourned until Friday, May 28, ment’s withdrawal of final rule — National presence, but grant us Your mercy. Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: Re- 2021, at 10 a.m. Holy spirit, inspire us to be one will scission of Revisions to the Vaccine Injury with Your own. When we are inclined f Table (RIN: 0906-AB24) received May 19, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law to cruelty and unkindness, summon us EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, to unity with Your perfect will that we 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- ETC. mittee on Energy and Commerce. would endure the temptation to hurt or Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive EC–1313. A letter from the Secretary, De- hate but pursue Your truth in the communications were taken from the partment of the Treasury, transmitting a trials around us. six-month periodic report on the national Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Holy Redeemer, restore to us the joy emergency with respect to the treat from se- of Your salvation. Give us confidence EC–1308. A letter from the Director, Regu- curities investments that finance Com- in Your deliverance, that we would lations Management Division, Rules Devel- munist Chinese military companies that was opment Innovation Center, Department of breathe freely believing—knowing—we declared in Executive Order 13959 of Novem- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s ber 12, 2020, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); are wholly Yours to follow You, to final rule — Rural Microentrepreneur Assist- Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) glow with the light of Your love, and to ance Program [Docket No.: RBS-20-BUSI- and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec. live into the promise of Your eternity. NESS-0044] (RIN: 0570-AB02) received May 19, 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Grant that our lives would be 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Foreign Affairs. strengthened to go forth to serve You Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the EC–1314. A letter from the Secretary, De- and Your creation. May this day we Committee on Agriculture. partment of the Treasury, transmitting a love as You have loved and do as You EC–1309. A letter from the Senior Legal six-month periodic report on the national Advisor for Regulatory Affairs, Department emergency with respect to the stabilization would do. of the Treasury, transmitting the Depart- of Iraq that was declared in Executive Order By the power of Your spirit and in ment’s interim final rule — Coronavirus 13303 of May 22, 2003, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. Your most holy name we pray. State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (RIN: 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Amen. 1505-AC77) received May 19, 2021, pursuant to Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law

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95-223, Sec. 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Com- credits with respect to biodiesel and renew- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, and mittee on Foreign Affairs. able diesel; to the Committee on Ways and Mrs. MILLER of Illinois): EC–1315. A letter from the Secretary, De- Means. H.R. 3476. A bill to authorize the Secretary partment of the Treasury, transmitting a By Ms. BASS (for herself, Ms. TLAIB, of the Air Force to designate the Illinois Air six-month periodic report on the national Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, National Guard 126th Air Refueling Wing at emergency with respect to significant nar- Ms. MENG, Mr. JONES, Mr. SIRES, Ms. Scott Air Force Base as a Center of Excel- cotics traffickers centered in Colombia de- MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. SAN NICO- lence for KC-135R maintenance operations; clared in Executive Order 12978 of October 21, LAS, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. ROYBAL- to the Committee on Armed Services. 1995, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public ALLARD, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. By Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 BARRAGA´ N, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. BANKS): U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec. 204(c); KHANNA, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. H.R. 3477. A bill to authorize the post- (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign POCAN, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. JOHNSON humous honorary promotion to general of Affairs. of Georgia, Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. LEE of Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, United States Army; to the Committee on EC–1316. A letter from the Senior Advisor, California, Ms. PRESSLEY, and Mr. Armed Services. Office of the Secretary, Department of BOWMAN): Health and Human Services, transmitting a H.R. 3473. A bill to establish an expansive By Mr. BUCK (for himself and Mr. LAM- notification of a nomination, pursuant to 5 infrastructure program to create local jobs BORN): H.R. 3478. A bill to direct the United States U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); and raise the quality of life in every community, to launch middle class career pathways Postal Service to designate a single, unique (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on ZIP Code for Castle Pines, Colorado, and for Oversight and Reform. in infrastructure, and to invest in high-quality American jobs, and for other purposes; to other purposes; to the Committee on Over- EC–1317. A letter from the Senior Advisor, sight and Reform. Office of the Secretary, Department of the Committee on Transportation and Infra- structure, and in addition to the Committees By Mr. BUDD: Health and Human Services, transmitting a H.R. 3479. A bill to incentivize American on Education and Labor, Agriculture, Finan- notification of a designation of acting officer workers to seek and accept jobs, to aid the cial Services, Energy and Commerce, Nat- and discontinuation of service in acting role, economic recovery by converting Federal ural Resources, Homeland Security, and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105- pandemic emergency unemployment com- Small Business, for a period to be subse- 277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the pensation into back to work bonuses, and for quently determined by the Speaker, in each Committee on Oversight and Reform. other purposes; to the Committee on Ways case for consideration of such provisions as EC–1318. A letter from the Attorney-Advi- and Means. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee sor, Office of the Secretary, Department of By Mr. CARBAJAL (for himself, Mr. concerned. Transportation, transmitting a notification BEYER, Ms. BROWNLEY, and Mrs. DIN- By Mr. BEYER (for himself, Mr. SCOTT of a nomination and discontinuation of serv- GELL): ice in acting role, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Virginia, Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. H.R. 3480. A bill to support State, Tribal, 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. and local efforts to remove access to fire- Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Over- CLARKE of New York, Ms. PINGREE, arms from individuals who are a danger to sight and Reform. Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. MOORE of Wis- themselves or others pursuant to court or- EC–1319. A letter from the Acting Deputy consin, Mr. COHEN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, ders for this purpose; to the Committee on Chief, National Forest System, Department Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. CASTEN, Ms. LEE the Judiciary. of Agriculture, transmitting the final map of California, Mr. BROWN, Ms. SCAN- By Mr. CARBAJAL: and perimeter boundary description for the LON, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. H.R. 3481. A bill to amend title 49, United ´ Snake River Headwaters Wild and Scenic GARCIA of Illinois, Mr. BISHOP of States Code, to provide for limitations on River segments administered by the Bridger- Georgia, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. MORELLE, duty hours for yardmaster employees, and Teton National Forest, in Wyoming, added Mrs. HAYES, Mr. TONKO, Ms. MCCOL- for other purposes; to the Committee on to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Sys- LUM, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. Transportation and Infrastructure. tem by Public Law 111-11, March 30, 2009, MENG, Mr. SOTO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, By Mr. CARSON (for himself, Mr. ´ pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1274(b); Public Law 90- Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. BOST, Ms. BROWNLEY, Mr. 542, Sec. 3(b) (as amended by Public Law 100- MOULTON, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. PRICE of FITZPATRICK, Mr. KAHELE, Mr. LAR- 534, Sec. 501); (102 Stat. 2708); to the Com- North Carolina, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, SEN of Washington, Mr. MULLIN, Ms. mittee on Natural Resources. Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. NORTON, and Mr. PAYNE): NADLER, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. RASKIN, H.R. 3482. A bill to establish the National f Mr. POCAN, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALO- Center for the Advancement of Aviation; to PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS NEY of New York, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- SUOZZI, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. structure. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public COOPER, Ms. DEAN, Mrs. LAWRENCE, By Mr. CARSON: bills and resolutions of the following Ms. ADAMS, Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. H.R. 3483. A bill to establish a grant pro- titles were introduced and severally re- SABLAN, Mr. JONES, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, gram in the Bureau of Consumer Financial ferred, as follows: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. Protection to fund the establishment of cen- AUCHINCLOSS, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. ters of excellence to support research, devel- By Mrs. TORRES of California (for her- TAKANO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. TLAIB, opment and planning, implementation, and self, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and Mr. and Mr. TRONE): evaluation of effective programs in financial AGUILAR): H.R. 3474. A bill to prohibit and prevent se- literacy education for young people and fam- H.R. 3470. A bill to require the Secretary of clusion, mechanical restraint, chemical re- ilies ages 8 through 24 years old, and for Health and Human Services to study State straint, and dangerous restraints that re- other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- efforts to regulate certain uses of nitrous strict breathing, and to prevent and reduce cial Services, and in addition to the Com- oxide, and for other purposes; to the Com- the use of physical restraint in schools, and mittee on Education and Labor, for a period mittee on Energy and Commerce. for other purposes; to the Committee on to be subsequently determined by the Speak- By Mrs. AXNE: Education and Labor, and in addition to the er, in each case for consideration of such pro- H.R. 3471. A bill to amend the Securities Committee on Armed Services, for a period visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to to be subsequently determined by the Speak- committee concerned. disclose to the Securities and Exchange er, in each case for consideration of such pro- By Mr. CARTER of Georgia (for him- Commission information regarding work- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the self, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mrs. force management policies, practices, and committee concerned. BOEBERT, Mr. BABIN, Mr. CAWTHORN, performance, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia (for himself, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, Mr. ALLEN, Committee on Financial Services. Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mrs. By Mrs. AXNE (for herself, Mr. KELLY gia, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, HARSHBARGER, and Mr. GROTHMAN): of Pennsylvania, Mrs. HINSON, Mr. Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. CAR- H.R. 3484. A bill to prohibit States that im- BACON, Mr. BOST, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. TER of Georgia, Ms. WILLIAMS of plement programs to assist illegal immi- COURTNEY, Ms. CRAIG, Ms. DELAURO, Georgia, Mr. ALLEN, Mrs. MCBATH, grants from receiving Federal funds, and for Mr. FEENSTRA, Mrs. FISCHBACH, Mr. Mr. LOUDERMILK, Ms. BOURDEAUX, other purposes; to the Committee on Over- GUEST, Mr. HAGEDORN, Mr. HIMES, Mr. CLYDE, Mr. HICE of Georgia, and sight and Reform. Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. Mrs. GREENE of Georgia): By Mr. CICILLINE (for himself, Mrs. KINZINGER, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. LARSON H.R. 3475. A bill to name the Department of DEMINGS, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. COOPER, of Connecticut, Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Veterans Affairs community-based out- Mr. PETERS, Mr. KILMER, Ms. BASS, Mr. PENCE, Ms. SEWELL, Mrs. patient clinic in Columbus, Georgia, as the Mr. WELCH, Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. LOIS WALORSKI, Ms. NEWMAN, Mr. HERN, ‘‘Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic’’; to the FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. CICILLINE, and Mrs. WAGNER): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. H.R. 3472. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. BOST (for himself, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. MAT- enue Code of 1986 to extend for 3 years tax KINZINGER, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. LAHOOD, SUI, Mr. COSTA, Ms. GARCIA of Texas,

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Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. BLUMENAUER, H.R. 3491. A bill to provide for the issuance in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. POCAN, of a Lyme Disease Research Semipostal cerned. Mr. CASE, Mr. PRICE of North Caro- Stamp; to the Committee on Oversight and By Mr. GREEN of Tennessee: lina, Ms. NORTON, Ms. TLAIB, Miss Reform, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 3500. A bill to amend the Immigration RICE of New York, Ms. OMAR, Ms. Energy and Commerce, for a period to be and Nationality Act to prohibit the resettle- TITUS, Mr. TONKO, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ment of refugees in a State that objects to HOULAHAN, Mr. EVANS, Mr. SOTO, Ms. each case for consideration of such provi- such resettlement, and for other purposes; to MANNING, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. SWALWELL, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the the Committee on the Judiciary. Ms. MENG, Ms. DEAN, Mr. SEAN PAT- committee concerned. By Mr. GUTHRIE: RICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. By Mr. ESPAILLAT (for himself and H.R. 3501. A bill to amend the Harmonized AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. CARSON, Mr. Ms. SALAZAR): Tariff Schedule of the United States to pro- KHANNA, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mrs. H.R. 3492. A bill to amend title 10, United vide for permanent duty-free treatment on LURIA, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. States Code, to extend certain morale, wel- imports of basketballs; to the Committee on PAPPAS): fare, and recreation privileges to recipients Ways and Means. H.R. 3485. A bill to impose sanctions on for- of the gold star lapel button; to the Com- By Mr. HERN: eign persons responsible for violations of mittee on Armed Services. H.R. 3502. A bill to amend title IV of the internationally recognized human rights By Mr. ESPAILLAT (for himself and Social Security Act to prevent the child care against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Mr. VARGAS): cliff and increase parental choice for low-in- queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, H.R. 3493. A bill to amend the Immigration come families, and for other purposes; to the and for other purposes; to the Committee on and Nationality Act to provide for an exten- Committee on Ways and Means. Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- sion of the application period for certain By Ms. HERRELL (for herself, Mr. mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be aliens present in the United States for ad- GOOD of Virginia, Mr. GOSAR, and Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in justment of status; to the Committee on the WEBER of Texas): each case for consideration of such provi- Judiciary. H.R. 3503. A bill to direct the Secretary of sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. FITZGERALD (for himself, Mr. Homeland Security to reimburse eligible per- committee concerned. ARMSTRONG, Mr. BUCK, Mr. LAMBORN, sons harmed by certain policies of the De- By Mr. COURTNEY (for himself and Mr. RESCHENTHALER, and Mr. PALM- partment of Homeland Security, and for Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota): ER): other purposes; to the Committee on Home- H.R. 3486. A bill to direct the Secretary of H.R. 3494. A bill to amend title 5, United land Security. Education to deem each month for which States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial By Ms. HERRELL (for herself, Mr. certain Federal student loans are in review of agency interpretations of statutory GOOD of Virginia, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. deferment during a period of active duty and regulatory provisions; to the Committee WEBER of Texas, and Mr. ADERHOLT): service as months counted toward public on the Judiciary. H.R. 3504. A bill to require the Secretary of service loan forgiveness; to the Committee By Mr. GALLAGHER: Homeland Security to conduct criminal his- on Education and Labor. H.R. 3495. A bill to support both workers tory background checks on aliens who un- By Mr. CRAWFORD (for himself, Mr. and recovery by converting expanded Federal lawfully entered the United States prior re- WESTERMAN, Mr. WOMACK, and Mr. unemployment payments into signing bo- leasing such aliens from custody, and for HILL): nuses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- H.R. 3487. A bill to authorize reference to By Mr. GALLEGO (for himself and Mr. diciary. the museum located at Blytheville/ Eaker BACON): Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas, as H.R. 3496. A bill to amend the Indian By Mr. HIGGINS of New York: the ‘‘National Cold War Center’’; to the Com- Health Care Improvement Act to expand the H.R. 3505. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mittee on Armed Services. funding authority for renovating, con- enue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois structing, and expanding certain facilities; credit against income tax for certain healthcare professionals; to the Committee (for himself, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N, to the Committee on Natural Resources, and on Ways and Means. Ms. CRAIG, and Mr. SEAN PATRICK in addition to the Committee on Energy and By Mr. HILL (for himself and Mr. MALONEY of New York): Commerce, for a period to be subsequently H.R. 3488. A bill to prohibit discrimination determined by the Speaker, in each case for HIMES): on the basis of religion, sex (including sexual consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 3506. A bill to support the role of the orientation and gender identity), and mar- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- United States dollar as the primary global ital status in the administration and provi- cerned. reserve currency, and for other purposes; to sion of child welfare services; to improve By Mr. GARBARINO (for himself, Mr. the Committee on Financial Services. safety, well-being, and permanency for les- MCCAUL, and Mr. HIGGINS of Lou- By Mr. JACKSON (for himself, Mr. bian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/ isiana): WEBER of Texas, Mr. FALLON, Mr. questioning foster youth; and for other pur- H.R. 3497. A bill to amend the Homeland NORMAN, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means, Security Act of 2002 to direct the Director of DESJARLAIS, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, and in addition to the Committee on Energy the Office of Refugee Resettlements of the Mr. MAST, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. and Commerce, for a period to be subse- Department of Health and Human Services ROSENDALE, Mr. ROY, and Mr. GAETZ): quently determined by the Speaker, in each to establish additional procedures for mak- H.R. 3507. A bill to amend title 10, United case for consideration of such provisions as ing placement determinations for all unac- States Code, to prohibit the rescission of a fall within the jurisdiction of the committee companied alien children who are in Federal military decoration except under certain cir- concerned. custody by reason of their immigration sta- cumstances; to the Committee on Armed By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for tus, and for other purposes; to the Com- Services. himself, Mr. MFUME, Mr. WALTZ, Ms. mittee on the Judiciary. By Mr. JACOBS of New York (for him- PORTER, Mr. KELLER, Mr. KIM of New By Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio (for himself, Mr. MORELLE, Ms. TENNEY, Mrs. Jersey, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. self, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. ALLRED, Mr. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, CASE, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. PHILLIPS, PHILLIPS, Mr. HILL, Mr. WALTZ, and Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. GARBARINO, Mr. Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. CARSON, Mr. Mr. BARR): ZELDIN, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. REED, PAPPAS, Mr. O’HALLERAN, and Ms. H.R. 3498. A bill to direct the Secretary of and Mr. JONES): WILD): Commerce to establish within the Bureau of H.R. 3508. A bill to designate the facility of H.R. 3489. A bill to require creditors to es- Economic Analysis of the Department of the United States Postal Service located at tablish a phone line to assist obligors who Commerce a China Economic Data Coordina- 39 West Main Street, in Honeoye Falls, New are 50 years of age and older to resolve bill- tion Center; to the Committee on Financial York, as the ‘‘CW4 Christian J. Koch Memo- ing errors, and for other purposes; to the Services, and in addition to the Committee rial Post Office’’; to the Committee on Over- Committee on Financial Services. on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- sight and Reform. By Mr. DELGADO: quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Ms. JAYAPAL (for herself, Mr. H.R. 3490. A bill to authorize funding for case for consideration of such provisions as CICILLINE, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. LYNCH, formula grants for rural areas, to amend fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Mr. MORELLE, Ms. NORTON, Ms. SCAN- title 49, United States Code, to increase the concerned. LON, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, percentage of funds available for grants and By Mr. GOSAR: Mr. JONES, Mr. ESPAILLAT, and Ms. contracts for transportation research, tech- H.R. 3499. A bill to prohibit affirmative ac- ROYBAL-ALLARD): nical assistance, training, and related sup- tion in Federal Government hiring and other H.R. 3509. A bill to amend the Consumer port services in rural areas, and for other personnel actions, and for other purposes; to Product Safety Act to direct the Consumer purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Product Safety Commission to establish con- tation and Infrastructure. and in addition to the Committee on Armed sumer product safety standards for firearm By Mr. DELGADO (for himself, Mr. Services, for a period to be subsequently de- locks and firearm safes, and for other pur- ZELDIN, and Mr. SMITH of New Jer- termined by the Speaker, in each case for poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- sey): consideration of such provisions as fall with- merce.

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A bill to reform sentencing laws benefits under part B of the Medicare pro- Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Ju- and correctional institutions, and for other gram by establishing a minimum payment diciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- amount under such part for bone mass meas- for a period to be subsequently determined ary, and in addition to the Committee on En- urement; to the Committee on Energy and by the Speaker, in each case for consider- ergy and Commerce, for a period to be subse- Commerce, and in addition to the Committee ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- quently determined by the Speaker, in each on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- risdiction of the committee concerned. case for consideration of such provisions as quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Ms. MENG (for herself, Mr. PAS- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee case for consideration of such provisions as CRELL, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. concerned. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LIEU, By Mr. KATKO (for himself, Mr. concerned. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New CICILLINE, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. By Ms. LEE of California: York, Mr. CASE, Mr. CARSON, Mr. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. MORELLE, H.R. 3518. A bill to direct the Secretary of SWALWELL, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. and Mr. GOTTHEIMER): State, the Secretary of Health and Human DELBENE, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. RASKIN, H.R. 3511. A bill to amend titles XIX and Services, and the Secretary of Veterans Af- Mr. KHANNA, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. XXI of the Social Security Act to require a fairs to provide assistance for individuals af- TORRES of New York, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. State child health plan to include coverage fected by exposure to Agent Orange, and for LEE of California, Mr. NADLER, Ms. of screening blood lead tests, to codify such other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. WIL- requirement under the Medicaid program, erans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Com- LIAMS of Georgia, Ms. STRICKLAND, and for other purposes; to the Committee on mittees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Mr. POCAN, Ms. CHU, Mrs. NAPOLI- Energy and Commerce. Commerce, for a period to be subsequently TANO, Mr. KAHELE, Mr. BOWMAN, Ms. By Mr. KIM of New Jersey (for himself, determined by the Speaker, in each case for JACOBS of California, and Mr. SOTO): Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. RYAN, consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 3525. A bill to establish the Commis- Mr. PALAZZO, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- sion to Study the Potential Creation of a Na- VEASEY, and Mr. DESJARLAIS): cerned. tional Museum of Asian Pacific American H.R. 3512. A bill to amend title 10, United By Mr. LEVIN of California (for him- History and Culture, and for other purposes; States Code, to eliminate certain health care to the Committee on Natural Resources, and charges for members of the Selected Reserve self and Mrs. HAYES): H.R. 3519. A bill to amend the Richard B. in addition to the Committee on House Ad- eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select, and for Russell National School Lunch Act to estab- ministration, for a period to be subsequently other purposes; to the Committee on Armed lish a permanent, nationwide electronic ben- determined by the Speaker, in each case for Services. consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. KINZINGER (for himself, Mr. efits transfer program for children during school closures, and for other purposes; to in the jurisdiction of the committee con- BLUMENAUER, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. the Committee on Education and Labor. cerned. CRENSHAW, Mr. BACON, Mr. YOUNG, By Mr. LIEU (for himself, Ms. By Mr. MOONEY: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. CROW, H.R. 3526. A bill to provide for the first DELBENE, Ms. ESHOO, and Ms. MACE): Mr. NADLER, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. H.R. 3520. A bill to preempt State data se- true audit of gold owned by the United GALLEGO, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. MAST, curity vulnerability mandates and States in more than 65 years, and subsequent Mr. LAMB, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. decryption requirements; to the Committee audits every 5 years; to the Committee on MEIJER, Mr. PETERS, Mrs. MURPHY of on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Financial Services. Florida, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. SCHIFF, Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a By Mr. MOORE of Utah (for himself, Mr. BERA, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Ms. period to be subsequently determined by the Mr. YOUNG, Mrs. DINGELL, and Mr. NORTON, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. SCHA- Speaker, in each case for consideration of KILMER): KOWSKY, Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. MI- H.R. 3527. A bill to promote innovative ap- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. proaches to outdoor recreation on Federal tion of the committee concerned. WELCH, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. JACOBS of land and to increase opportunities for col- By Mr. LYNCH (for himself, Mrs. CARO- California, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. RYAN, laboration with non-Federal partners, and LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. and Ms. OMAR): for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- H.R. 3513. A bill to amend the Afghan Al- CONNOLLY, and Mrs. LAWRENCE): ural Resources, and in addition to the Com- H.R. 3521. A bill to modernize the fleet of lies Protection Act of 2009 to make 4,000 mittees on Agriculture, Transportation and delivery vehicles used by the Postal Service visas available for the Afghan Special Immi- Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and with electric or zero-emission vehicles, and grant Visa program, and for other purposes; Armed Services, for a period to be subse- to the Committee on the Judiciary. for other purposes; to the Committee on quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Ms. KUSTER (for herself, Mr. Oversight and Reform. case for consideration of such provisions as By Ms. MATSUI (for herself, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. MCKINLEY, Ms. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee CLEAVER, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. MCKIN- BONAMICI, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. concerned. LEY, and Mr. FORTENBERRY): TRONE, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. KELLY of Il- By Mr. NEAL: H.R. 3522. A bill to direct the Secretary of linois, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. H.R. 3528. A bill to authorize appropria- Energy to establish a grant program to fa- BROWNLEY, and Ms. CLARK of Massa- tions for highway-rail grade crossing im- cilitate tree planting that reduces residen- chusetts): provement projects; to the Committee on H.R. 3514. A bill to amend title XIX of the tial energy consumption, and for other pur- Transportation and Infrastructure. Social Security Act to provide a consistent poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- By Mr. NEHLS (for himself, Mrs. standard of health care to incarcerated indi- merce. DEMINGS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. viduals, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mrs. MCBATH (for herself and Mr. BABIN, Mr. CARTER of Texas, and Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- KATKO): SESSIONS): dition to the Committee on the Judiciary, H.R. 3523. A bill to require the Secretary of H.R. 3529. A bill to direct the Director of for a period to be subsequently determined Transportation to promulgate standards and the Bureau of Justice Assistance to establish by the Speaker, in each case for consider- regulations requiring all new commercial a grant program to promote re-entry train- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- motor vehicles to be equipped with tech- ing programs and reduce recidivism, and for risdiction of the committee concerned. nology to limit maximum operating speed, other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- By Mr. KUSTOFF (for himself and Mr. to require existing speed-limiting tech- diciary. MCCARTHY): nologies already installed in commercial By Mr. NEHLS (for himself and Mr. H.R. 3515. A bill to facilitate the expedited motor vehicles manufactured after 1992 to be RESCHENTHALER): review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for used while in operation, and to require that H.R. 3530. A bill to amend the Immigration other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- the maximum safe operating speed of com- and Nationality Act to impose a penalty for diciary. mercial motor vehicles shall not exceed 65 illegal immigration, and for other purposes; By Mr. LARSEN of Washington (for miles per hour, or 70 miles per hour with cer- to the Committee on the Judiciary. himself and Mr. PAYNE): tain safety technologies; to the Committee By Ms. NORTON (for herself, Ms. H.R. 3516. A bill to amend title 49, United on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in BONAMICI, Mr. CARSON, Mrs. DINGELL, States Code, to authorize the Secretary of addition to the Committee on Energy and Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. LEE of California, Transportation to make zero-emission or re- Commerce, for a period to be subsequently Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New duced emission passenger ferry grants, and determined by the Speaker, in each case for York, Mr. SOTO, and Mr. SUOZZI): for other purposes; to the Committee on consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 3531. A bill to authorize the Women Transportation and Infrastructure. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut (for cerned. to establish a commemorative work in the himself, Mrs. WALORSKI, Ms. By Mr. MEEKS: District of Columbia and its environs, and SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. BURGESS, and Mrs. H.R. 3524. A bill to revitalize and reassert for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- TRAHAN): United States leadership, investment, and ural Resources.

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By Mr. O’HALLERAN (for himself, Mr. Mr. TRONE, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. CON- By Ms. SPANBERGER: LAMALFA, and Mr. PANETTA): NOLLY, Mr. MEEKS, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, H.R. 3544. A bill to require the Adminis- H.R. 3532. A bill to require the Secretary of Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. trator of General Services to transfer certain Agriculture to carry out a periodic wildfire LIEU, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. surplus computers and technology equip- assessment, and for other purposes; to the GARAMENDI, Mr. KILMER, Mr. RUSH, ment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for Committee on Agriculture, and in addition Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. repair, distribution, and return, and for to the Committee on Natural Resources, for MFUME, Mr. LAMB, Mr. GREEN of other purposes; to the Committee on Over- a period to be subsequently determined by Texas, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. sight and Reform. the Speaker, in each case for consideration GOTTHEIMER, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. KAP- By Ms. STEFANIK (for herself and Mr. of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- TUR, Mr. FERGUSON, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. SMUCKER): tion of the committee concerned. BACON, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. MORELLE, H.R. 3545. A bill to amend section 2202 of By Mr. OBERNOLTE (for himself and Mr. AMODEI, and Mr. WALTZ): the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to au- Mr. WELCH): H.R. 3537. A bill to direct the Secretary of thorize States to expand the uses of the child H.R. 3533. A bill to establish occupational Health and Human Services to support re- care stabilization funds to include support series for Federal positions in software de- search on, and expanded access to, investiga- for the creation or enhancement of family velopment, software engineering, data tional drugs for amyotrophic lateral scle- child care networks designed to increase, or science, and data management, and for other rosis, and for other purposes; to the Com- to improve the quality of, child care pro- purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and mittee on Energy and Commerce. vided by family child care providers; and for Reform. By Mr. RYAN (for himself, Mr. GON- other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- By Mr. PANETTA (for himself, Mr. ZALEZ of Ohio, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. cation and Labor. COSTA, Mr. HARDER of California, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. MCKIN- By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for GARAMENDI, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. LEY, Ms. WILD, and Mr. ARMSTRONG): himself, Mr. VARGAS, and Mr. CORREA, and Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- H.R. 3538. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- LAMALFA): fornia): enue Code of 1986 to enhance the carbon H.R. 3546. A bill to exempt transactions by H.R. 3534. A bill to direct the Secretary of oxide sequestration credit; to the Committee certain victim compensation trusts from the Agriculture to select and implement landon Ways and Means. application of section 16 of the Securities scape-scale forest restoration projects, to as- By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes; H.R. 3539. A bill to designate the facility of sist communities in increasing their resil- to the Committee on Financial Services. the United States Postal Service located at ience to wildfire, and for other purposes; to By Ms. TITUS (for herself, Mr. THOMP- 223 West Chalan Santo Papa in Hagatna, the Committee on Agriculture, and in addi- SON of Mississippi, Mr. SIRES, Ms. Guam, as the ‘‘Atanasio Taitano Perez Post tion to the Committees on Transportation ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Ms. LEE of Cali- Office’’; to the Committee on Oversight and and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, En- fornia): Reform. ergy and Commerce, and Education and H.R. 3547. A bill to amend title 23, United By Mr. SARBANES (for himself, Mr. Labor, for a period to be subsequently deter- States Code, to encourage widespread and SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- proper use of child safety seats, and for other CONNOLLY, Mr. BROWN, Mr. RUPPERS- sideration of such provisions as fall within purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- BERGER, Ms. WEXTON, Mr. HOYER, Ms. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. tation and Infrastructure. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, By Mr. PAPPAS (for himself, Mr. By Mr. TORRES of New York (for him- Mrs. LURIA, Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. FITZPATRICK, and Ms. KUSTER): self and Ms. CHU): SPANBERGER, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. NOR- H.R. 3535. A bill to direct the Attorney H.R. 3548. A bill to authorize the issuance TON, Mr. MFUME, and Mr. TRONE): General to establish a grant program to proof visas and admission of certain aliens, and vide for the qualified accreditation and re- H.R. 3540. A bill to reauthorize the Chesa- peake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and their derivatives, who were selected to apply certification of local law enforcement agen- for diversity immigrant visas but were un- cies, and for other purposes; to the Com- Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- able to be issued such visas or be admitted to mittee on the Judiciary. sources. the United States as a result of certain Pres- By Mr. PASCRELL: idential Proclamations, and for other pur- H.R. 3536. A bill to amend section 923 of By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself, Mr. BACON, Mr. DELGADO, Mr. MCKINLEY, poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. title 18, United States Code, to require an By Mr. TRONE: electronic, searchable database of the impor- Mrs. AXNE, Mr. BABIN, Mr. BERA, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 3549. A bill to direct the Secretary of tation, production, shipment, receipt, sale, Education to establish a pilot grant program or other disposition of firearms; to the Com- Mr. CASTEN, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. COSTA, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. to develop, implement, and evaluate committee on the Judiciary. prehensive mental health services programs By Mr. QUIGLEY (for himself, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N, Mr. HICE of in elementary schools and secondary schools, FORTENBERRY, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE Georgia, Mr. KELLER, Ms. KELLY of and for other purposes; to the Committee on of Pennsylvania, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. Illinois, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KILMER, Mr. Education and Labor. GARCIA of California, Mr. CARBAJAL, KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. LAWSON of By Ms. UNDERWOOD (for herself, Ms. Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. Florida, Mr. LONG, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. SCHRIER, and Ms. PORTER): JACKSON LEE, Ms. DEAN, Mr. SUOZZI, H.R. 3550. A bill to amend the Employee MAST, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. LEVIN of Cali- Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, PANETTA, Mr. PETERS, Mr. POCAN, fornia, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. NORTON, Mr. title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. TIMMONS, Mr. BRADY, Mr. MCKINLEY, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to re- RUSH, Mr. RYAN, Mr. SOTO, Ms. Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. quire group health plans and health insur- SPEIER, Mr. VAN DREW, and Ms. WIL- KEATING, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. CAR- ance issuers offering group or individual LIAMS of Georgia): TER of Georgia, Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. H.R. 3541. A bill to provide incentives to health insurance coverage to provide for 3 SMITH of Missouri, Mr. TURNER, Mr. physicians to practice in rural and medically primary care visits and 3 behavioral health DUNCAN, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. underserved communities, and for other pur- care visits without application of any cost- YOUNG, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. sharing requirement; to the Committee on GROTHMAN, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- Energy and Commerce, and in addition to RUTHERFORD, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. self, Mr. HARRIS, Mrs. FISCHBACH, Mr. the Committees on Education and Labor, RYAN, Mr. CROW, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. BABIN, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Ways and Means, for a period to be sub- FITZPATRICK, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. Mr. STEUBE, Mr. KELLY of Mis- sequently determined by the Speaker, in AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. BAIRD, sissippi, Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. ADER- each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. HOLT, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. CRAWFORD, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the VALADAO, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. ROY, Mr. committee concerned. MALINOWSKI, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, FORTENBERRY, Mr. WEBER of Texas, By Ms. VAN DUYNE (for herself, Mr. Mr. PAYNE, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. HERRERA Mr. GOOD of Virginia, and Mr. VAN PHILLIPS, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. BEUTLER, Mr. BUCK, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. DREW): HAGEDORN, Mr. MEUSER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. COOPER, Mr. PANETTA, H.R. 3542. A bill to amend title 18, United GARBARINO, Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Mr. SIRES, States Code, to prohibit certain types of and Mr. DONALDS): Ms. LEE of California, Ms. MOORE of human-animal chimeras; to the Committee H.R. 3551. A bill to amend the American Wisconsin, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. on the Judiciary. Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to require increased THOMPSON of California, Mr. By Mr. SOTO: oversight with respect to restaurant revital- GALLEGO, Mrs. AXNE, Mrs. NAPOLI- H.R. 3543. A bill to establish an office with- ization grants, and for other purposes; to the TANO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. PRESSLEY, in the Department of Commerce to coordi- Committee on Small Business. Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. nate all non-defense related deployment and By Mrs. WALORSKI (for herself and RESCHENTHALER, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. activities related to blockchain technology Ms. TITUS): DEGETTE, Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. within the Federal Government; to the Com- H.R. 3552. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- LAMALFA, Ms. MENG, Ms. BROWNLEY, mittee on Energy and Commerce. enue Code of 1986 to provide that floor plan

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Education and Labor, and Natural Re- Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon; By Mr. WALTZ (for himself, Ms. sources, for a period to be subsequently de- to the Committee on Armed Services, and in HOULAHAN, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsyl- termined by the Speaker, in each case for addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- vania, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. GALLA- consideration of such provisions as fall with- fairs, for a period to be subsequently deter- GHER, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- GOODEN of Texas, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. cerned. sideration of such provisions as fall within POSEY, Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, By Mr. JOYCE of Ohio (for himself, Mr. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mrs. MCCLAIN, Mr. ROY, Mr. GOH- COOPER, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, By Ms. SCHAKOWSKY (for herself, Mr. MERT, Mr. DUNN, Mrs. HINSON, Mr. and Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of SCHNEIDER, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. RUSH, WOMACK, Ms. CHENEY, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. New York): Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. NEWMAN, MAST, and Mr. BISHOP of North Caro- H. Res. 436. A resolution supporting State, Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois, Mr. QUIGLEY, lina): local, and community initiatives to encour- Mr. CASTEN, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of H.R. 3553. A bill to amend title 5, United age parents, teachers, camp counselors, and Illinois, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. States Code, to provide that sums in the childcare professionals to take measures to FOSTER, and Ms. UNDERWOOD): Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in prevent sunburns in the minors they care H. Res. 443. A resolution honoring the 50th securities that are listed on certain foreign for, and expressing the sense of the House of anniversary of Alligator Records; to the exchanges, and for other purposes; to the Representatives that State, local, and com- Committee on Education and Labor, and in Committee on Oversight and Reform. munity entities should continue to support addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, By Mr. WELCH (for himself, Mr. GRIF- efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer for a period to be subsequently determined FITH, Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of beginning with childhood skin protection; to by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Texas, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. the Committee on Energy and Commerce, ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. ROSE, Ms. and in addition to the Committee on Edu- risdiction of the committee concerned. SPANBERGER, and Mrs. cation and Labor, for a period to be subse- By Ms. SPANBERGER (for herself, Mr. HARSHBARGER): quently determined by the Speaker, in each WITTMAN, Mrs. LURIA, and Mr. GON- H.R. 3554. A bill to amend title XVIII of the case for consideration of such provisions as ZALEZ of Ohio): Social Security Act to reform requirements fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H. Res. 444. A resolution expressing support with respect to direct and indirect remunera- concerned. for the designation of the week of September tion under Medicare part D, and for other By Ms. KELLY of Illinois (for herself, 19 through September 25, 2021, as ‘‘Purple purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. NOR- Star Families Week’’; to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee TON, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Oversight and Reform. on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. TORRES of New f quently determined by the Speaker, in each York, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. WILLIAMS case for consideration of such provisions as of Georgia, Ms. PLASKETT, and Mr. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY fall within the jurisdiction of the committee DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois): STATEMENT concerned. H. Res. 437. A resolution expressing support By Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia (for her- for the designation of June 4, 2021, as ‘‘Na- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of self, Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois, Mr. SAR- tional Gun Violence Awareness Day’’ and the Rules of the House of Representa- BANES, Mr. VEASEY, Ms. SEWELL, and June 2021 as ‘‘National Gun Violence Aware- tives, the following statements are sub- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia): ness Month’’; to the Committee on the Judi- mitted regarding the specific powers H.R. 3555. A bill to require the inclusion of ciary. granted to Congress in the Constitu- voter registration information with certain By Ms. LEE of California (for herself, tion to enact the accompanying bill or leases and vouchers for federally assisted Ms. NORTON, Ms. BUSH, Ms. SEWELL, joint resolution. rental housing and mortgage applications, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. JACOBS and for other purposes; to the Committee on of California, Mr. RASKIN, Mrs. WAT- By Mrs. TORRES of California: Financial Services. SON COLEMAN, Mr. KAHELE, Mr. H.R. 3470. By Mr. ARRINGTON: DESAULNIER, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H. Res. 432. A resolution celebrating the MENG, Mr. GARCIÁ of Illinois, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: opening of the new Lubbock, Texas, Veterans SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of According to Article l: Section 8: Clause 18: Affairs medical clinic, in partnership with Illinois, Mr. LIEU, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, of the United States Constitution, seen Texas Tech University Health Sciences Cen- Mr. VARGAS, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. below, this bill falls within the Constitu- ter, University Medical Center, and Cov- RUSH, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. LOWENTHAL, tional Authority of the United States Con- enant Health, through the VA MISSION Act Mr. JONES, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. gress. of 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. CARSON, Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: To make all fairs. Mr. KHANNA, Ms. ADAMS, Ms. NEW- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for By Mr. CARSON: MAN, and Mr. MCGOVERN): carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H. Res. 433. A resolution supporting the H. Res. 438. A resolution third Reconstruc- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- goals and ideals of ‘‘National Poppy Day’’; to tion: Fully addressing poverty and low wages stitution in the Government of the United the Committee on Oversight and Reform. from the bottom up; to the Committee on States, or in any Department or Officer By Mr. CROW (for himself, Mr. Oversight and Reform. thereof. FITZPATRICK, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. CAL- By Ms. LEE of California: By Mrs. AXNE: VERT, Mrs. AXNE, Mr. KEATING, Ms. H. Res. 439. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 3471. DEAN, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. COLE, Mr. significance of National Caribbean American Congress has the power to enact this legis- POSEY, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- Heritage Month; to the Committee on Over- lation pursuant to the following: vania, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, sight and Reform. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Mr. RASKIN, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. By Ms. MALLIOTAKIS (for herself, Mr. granted to Congress under Article I, Section QUIGLEY, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. VAN DREW, GIMENEZ, and Ms. SALAZAR): 8 of the United States Constitution. Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. BRENDAN F. H. Res. 440. A resolution commending Lith- By Mrs. AXNE: BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. DANNY K. uania for refusing to ratify the European H.R. 3472. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LAMB, Ms. Union’s Political Dialogue and Cooperation Congress has the power to enact this legis- BASS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. KELLER, Mr. Agreement with Cuba; to the Committee on lation pursuant to the following: GARBARINO, Mr. COHEN, Mr. SIRES, Foreign Affairs. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Mr. VELA, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. FOS- By Ms. NORTON: granted to Congress under Article I, Section TER, Ms. JACOBS of California, Mr. H. Res. 441. A resolution recognizing on 8 of the United States Constitution. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, the denial of full By Ms. BASS: Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mr. MOULTON, participation in their Government through H.R. 3473. Ms. NORTON, Ms. CHU, Mr. CARSON, statehood by active duty servicemembers, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. WILLIAMS of Geor- National Guard members, reservists, vet- lation pursuant to the following: gia, and Mr. SWALWELL): erans, and their families who are residents of This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H. Res. 434. A resolution supports the des- the District of Columbia; to the Committee granted in Congress under Article I, Section ignation of ‘‘ALS Awareness Month’’; to the on Oversight and Reform. 1. Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. PENCE (for himself, Mr. By Mr. BEYER: By Mr. HERN (for himself, Mr. COLE, MOULTON, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. H.R. 3474. Mr. LUCAS, Mr. MULLIN, and Mrs. CARBAJAL, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- BICE of Oklahoma): BERGMAN, and Mr. BOST): lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 435. A resolution recognizing the H. Res. 442. A resolution expressing support Article I, Section 8 of the United States 100th Anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race for the designation of October 23, 2021, as a Constitution,

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DAVIS of Illinois: into execution the foregoing powers, and all lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3488. other powers vested by this Constitution in Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: To regulate Congress has the power to enact this legis- the government of the United States, or in Commerce with foreign Nations, and among lation pursuant to the following: any department or officer thereof. the several States, and with the Indian Article I of the Constitution and its subse- By Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio: Tribes; quent amendments and further clarified and H.R. 3498. By Mr. BOST: interpreted by the Supreme Court of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3476. United States. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois: Article I, Section 8, clause 18 of the United lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3489. States Constitution. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 15 Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GOSAR: By Mr. BROWN: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3499. H.R. 3477. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- [The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: make all Laws which shall be necessary and Article 1 Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8, proper for carrying into Execution the fore- By Mr. GREEN of Tennessee: Cl. 18) going Powers, and all other Powers vested by H.R. 3500. By Mr. BUCK: this Constitution in the Government of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3478. United States, or in any Department or Offi- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- cer thereof. Article 1 Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. DELGADO: By Mr. GUTHRIE: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 3490. H.R. 3501. Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BUDD: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3479. Article One Article I, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. DELGADO: By Mr. HERN: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3491. H.R. 3502. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants that, Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power To lay and lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Ms. HERRELL: to pay the Debts and provide for the common tion H.R. 3503. Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. ESPAILLAT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- States’’ H.R. 3492. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 grants that Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, clause 4, (the Natu- ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to . . . lation pursuant to the following: ralization Clause) which gives Congress sov- Make all Laws which shall be necessary and Article I, Section 8 ereign control over immigration, In Chirac v. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- By Mr. ESPAILLAT: Lessee of Chirac (1817), the Supreme Court going Powers, and all other Powers vested by H.R. 3493. affirmed that the Constitution grants Con- [the] Constitution in the Government of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- gresses plenary power on immigration pol- United States, or in any Department or Offi- lation pursuant to the following: icy. Further, in Galvan v. Press (1954) the cer thereof.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 4; 14th Amend- court found ‘‘that the formulation of policies By Mr. CARBAJAL: ment [pertaining to the entry of aliens and the H.R. 3480. By Mr. FITZGERALD: right to remain here] is entrusted to Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3494. gress has become about as firmly imbedded lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- in the legislative and judicial tissues of our Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 lation pursuant to the following: body politic as any aspect of our govern- By Mr. CARBAJAL: Article III, Section 1, Sentence 1, and Sec- ment.’’ H.R. 3481. tion 2, Clauses 1 and 4 of the Constitution, in [Page H233] Congress has the power to enact this legis- that the legislation defines or affects judi- By Ms. HERRELL: lation pursuant to the following: cial powers and cases that are subject to leg- H.R. 3504. Article 1, Sec. 8, Clause 3 islation by Congress; Article 1, Section 1, Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. CARSON: Clause 1 of the United States Constitution, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3482. in that the legislation concerns the exercise Article 1, section 8, clause 4, (the Natu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- of legislative powers generally granted to ralization Clause) which gives Congress sov- lation pursuant to the following: Congress by that section, including the exer- ereign control over immigration, In Chirac v. Clause 18 of section 8 of Article I of the cise of those powers when delegated by Con- Lessee of Chirac (1817), the Supreme Court Constitution. gress to the Executive; and, Article 1, Sec- affirmed that the Constitution grants Con- By Mr. CARSON: tion 8, Clause 18 of the United States Con- gress Plenary power on immigration policy. H.R. 3483. stitution, in that the legislation exercises Further, in Galvan v. Press (1954) the court Congress has the power to enact this legis- legislative power granted to Congress by found ‘‘that the formulation of policies [per- lation pursuant to the following: that clause ‘‘to make all laws which shall be taining to the entry of aliens and the right Clause 18 of section 8 of Article I of the necessary and proper for carrying into execu- to remain here] is entrusted to Congress has Constitution. tion the foregoing powers, and all other pow- become about as firmly imbedded in the leg- By Mr. CARTER of Georgia: ers vested by this Constitution in the Gov- islative and judicial tissues of our body poli- H.R. 3484. ernment of the United States, or in any De- tic as any aspect of our government.’’ Congress has the power to enact this legis- partment or Officer thereof. [Page H233] lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GALLAGHER: By Mr. HIGGINS of New York: Clause 4 of section 8 of article I of the Con- H.R. 3495. H.R. 3505. stitution provides Congress with the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ‘‘to establish an uniform Rule of Naturaliza- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: tion . . .’’ Article I, Section 8 of the United States Article 1 Section 8 By Mr. CICILLINE: Constitution By Mr. HILL: H.R. 3485. By Mr. GALLEGO: H.R. 3506. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3496. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 the United States Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Necessary By Mr. JACKSON: By Mr. COURTNEY: and Proper Clause. H.R. 3507. H.R. 3486. By Mr. GARBARINO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3497. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8 of the United States Article 1, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: Constitution By Mr. CRAWFORD: Article I, Section 8, Clause 4—To establish By Mr. JACOBS of New York: H.R. 3487. a uniform rule of naturalization, and uni- H.R. 3508. Congress has the power to enact this legis- form laws on the subject of bankruptcies Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: throughout the United States; and Article I, lation pursuant to the following:

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H.R. 3523. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: ‘‘The Congress shall have power to make all This resolution is enacted pursuant to the Clause 3 laws which shall be necessary and proper for power granted to Congress under Article I of To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- carrying into execution the foregoing pow- the United States Constitution and its subse- tions, and among the several States, and ers, and all other powers vested by this Con- quent amendments, and further clarified and with the Indian Tribes; stitution in the Government of the United interpreted by the Supreme Court of the By Mr. MEEKS: States, or in any department or officer United States. H.R. 3524. thereof.’’ By Mr. JEFFRIES: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: H.R. 3510. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3539. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: By Ms. MENG: lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 3525. Clause 7 of Section 8 of Article I of the granted to Congress under Article I, Section Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution 8 clause 18 of the United States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I of the By Mr. KATKO: Article I, Section 8, Clause 13 of the Con- Constitution H.R. 3511. stitution By Mr. SARBANES: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. MOONEY: H.R. 3540. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3526. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KIM of New Jersey: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 3512. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States tion under the General Welfare Clause Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. By Mr. SCHNEIDER: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MOORE of Utah: H.R. 3541. Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 3527. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KINZINGER: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 H.R. 3513. Article IV, Section 3, clause 2 By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. NEAL: H.R. 3542. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3528. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: tion lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 By Ms. KUSTER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. By Mr. SOTO: H.R. 3514. Constitution. H.R. 3543. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. NEHLS: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3529. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section VIII Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article One, Section Eight, of the U.S. By Mr. KUSTOFF: lation pursuant to the following: Consitution. H.R. 3515. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. By Ms. SPANBERGER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution H.R. 3544. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. NEHLS: Under Article I, Section 8, the Necessary H.R. 3530. lation pursuant to the following: and Proper Clause. Congress shall have Article IV, Section 3 Congress has the power to enact this legis- power to make all laws which shall be nec- By Ms. STEFANIK: lation pursuant to the following: essary and proper for carrying into Execu- H.R. 3545. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. tion the foregoing powers and all Powers Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution vested by this Constitution in the Govern- lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. NORTON: ment of the United States, or in any Depart- Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 3531. ment of Officer thereof. Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: By Mr. THOMPSON of California: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3516. H.R. 3546. clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. O’HALLERAN: Article I tion H.R. 3532. By Ms. TITUS: By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3547. H.R. 3517. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. OBERNOLTE: The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to Article I H.R. 3533. Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I of the By Ms. LEE of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States Constitution. H.R. 3518. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. TORRES of New York: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 H.R. 3548. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PANETTA: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 H.R. 3534. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LEVIN of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 3519. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. TRONE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, clause 18 H.R. 3549. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PAPPAS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 3535. lation pursuant to the following: the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of By Mr. LIEU: lation pursuant to the following: the United States. H.R. 3520. Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the By Ms. UNDERWOOD: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution H.R. 3550. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PASCRELL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section VIII H.R. 3536. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LYNCH: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 3521. lation pursuant to the following: tion. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the United States By Ms. VAN DUYNE: lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. H.R. 3551. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. By Mr. QUIGLEY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. MATSUI: H.R. 3537. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3522. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. WALORSKI: lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 3552.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1115: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 2302: Mr. KILDEE. lation pursuant to the following: New York, Mr. NORCROSS, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. H.R. 2325: Mr. VALADAO. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 SWALWELL, and Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 2339: Ms. TENNEY. By Mr. WALTZ: H.R. 1179: Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 2346: Mr. PHILLIPS. H.R. 3553. H.R. 1182: Ms. SCANLON. H.R. 2347: Mr. LAWSON of Florida. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1183: Mr. SIRES, Ms. TITUS, Mr. SOTO, H.R. 2362: Mr. VAN DREW. lation pursuant to the following: and Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2372: Mr. WELCH and Mr. VELA. Article I, section 8, clause 3 and 18 H.R. 1201: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms. CHU, H.R. 2383: Mr. MRVAN. By Mr. WELCH: Ms. TITUS, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. MOULTON, and H.R. 2385: Mr. CASE and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 3554. Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. H.R. 2400: Ms. TENNEY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1219: Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 2409: Mr. MOONEY, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1221: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. RESCHENTHALER, and Mr. GIMENEZ. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- HUFFMAN. H.R. 2424: Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. COSTA, Mr. gress shall have Power To . . . make all H.R. 1275: Ms. LETLOW and Mr. THOMPSON DEFAZIO, and Ms. KAPTUR. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2444: Mr. SABLAN. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 1284: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. H.R. 2455: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 1297: Ms. MANNING and Mr. AUSTIN NORMAN, Mr. JACKSON, Ms. SPANBERGER, Ms. stitution in the Government of the United SCOTT of Georgia. SHERRILL, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. VAN DREW, and States, or in any Department or Officer H.R. 1308: Mr. EVANS. Mr. FERGUSON. therof.. H.R. 1330: Mr. LOUDERMILK. H.R. 2468: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 1331: Mr. KIM of New Jersey and Mr. By Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia: H.R. 2479: Ms. SALAZAR. SUOZZI. H.R. 3555. H.R. 2483: Mrs. TORRES of California. H.R. 1344: Ms. STRICKLAND. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2499: Mr. FOSTER, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. H.R. 1346: Mrs. MCBATH. lation pursuant to the following: NORTON, Mr. SWALWELL, Ms. WILD, Ms. BUSH, H.R. 1361: Mrs. MCBATH. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. PETERS. H.R. 1456: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. ALLRED, granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 2502: Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Ms. WILSON Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, and Mr. NEGUSE. of Florida, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. SIRES. 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- H.R. 1474: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. tion. H.R. 2509: Ms. OMAR. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, H.R. 2517: Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. SOTO, Mr. f Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. CASE, and Ms. MAN- H.R. 1484: Mr. WELCH. NING. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1585: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. VEASEY, H.R. 2545: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. REED, and Ms. ESHOO. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2558: Mrs. CAMMACK, Mr. ROGERS of H.R. 1624: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Alabama, Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1631: Mr. HORSFORD. Ms. VAN DUYNE, Mr. MOONEY, and Mr. BOST. tions, as follows: H.R. 1667: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. H.R. 2561: Mr. DONALDS. H.R. 82: Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Ms. CARBAJAL, Ms. OMAR, Mr. HILL, Mr. CARSON, H.R. 2584: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. PRESSLEY, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. LIEU, and Ms. Mr. POCAN, and Ms. MANNING. and Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. E AURO H.R. 1670: Ms. SEWELL and Mr. SWALWELL. D L . H.R. 2586: Mr. HIGGINS of New York and Mr. AHELE H.R. 1693: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. H.R. 151: Mr. K . LANGEVIN. H.R. 1704: Ms. BROWNLEY. H.R. 261: Mr. POSEY, Mr. KATKO, Mr. H.R. 2589: Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 1729: Mr. NORMAN. OWENS, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. H.R. 2590: Ms. CHU. H.R. 1733: Mr. BURCHETT. EMMER, and Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. H.R. 2639: Mr. KINZINGER and Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 263: Mr. CHABOT, Mr. BROWN, Mr. H.R. 1783: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 1888: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 2648: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. THOMP- TORRES of New York, and Mr. LARSON of Con- SON of Mississippi. necticut. H.R. 1914: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 1916: Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. CASTRO of H.R. 2654: Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas, Mr. H.R. 265: Mrs. AXNE, Mr. TORRES of New Texas, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, and Mr. REED, Mr. LONG, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, York, and Ms. NEWMAN. BURCHETT. and Mr. STAUBER. H.R. 304: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 1924: Ms. NORTON and Ms. MACE. H.R. 2682: Ms. LEE of California and Ms. H.R. 345: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 1931: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. OWENS, Mr. STRICKLAND. H.R. 382: Mrs. TORRES of California. SABLAN, and Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 2705: Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas, H.R. 451: Mrs. TORRES of California. H.R. 1957: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. CAWTHORN, and Mr. RYAN. H.R. 475: Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. COOPER, Ms. H.R. 1974: Mr. PANETTA. H.R. 2709: Mr. TORRES of New York. TENNEY, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. CAS- H.R. 2021: Mr. MORELLE, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 2724: Ms. BROWNLEY. TRO of Texas, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mississippi, and Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 2731: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 2028: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. KILDEE, Mr. KATKO, Mr. LAMB, Ms. NEWMAN, Mr. BACON, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. PAPPAS, and H.R. 2030: Mr. GARAMENDI, Miss GONZA´ LEZ- Mr. CASE, Mr. RYAN, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. Ms. SHERRILL. COLO´ N, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. BURCHETT, Ms. PANETTA, Mr. BROWN, Mr. HIGGINS of New H.R. 482: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. ROSS, Mr. BROWNLEY, and Mr. HUDSON. York, and Mr. VELA. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. WILD, and Mr. H.R. 2048: Mrs. SPARTZ. H.R. 2748: Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. JACOBS of JACOBS of New York. H.R. 2053: Mrs. TORRES of California. New York, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. H.R. 516: Mr. FOSTER and Ms. NEWMAN. H.R. 2062: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. EMMER, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Mr. H.R. 560: Mrs. RADEWAGEN. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. LAMALFA, Ms. LETLOW, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. H.R. 603: Mr. DOGGETT. MFUME, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. OMAR, Mr. JONES, LONG, Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, Mr. H.R. 682: Mr. CRENSHAW. Ms. MANNING, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. ADERHOLT, and Mrs. STEEL. H.R. 684: Ms. LETLOW. NORCROSS, Mr. KAHELE, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. H.R. 2773: Mr. ROUZER, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. H.R. 725: Mr. EMMER and Mr. NORMAN. COURTNEY, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. COURTNEY, and Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 821: Mr. CASE, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, POCAN, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mrs. H.R. 2780: Ms. BROWNLEY and Mr. TORRES of and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. MCBATH, Mr. BACON, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, New York. H.R. 825: Mr. TORRES of New York. and Mr. UPTON. H.R. 2811: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. KAHELE. H.R. 914: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2080: Ms. BARRAGA´ N. H.R. 2816: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 922: Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 2111: Mr. GOOD of Virginia. H.R. 2827: Mr. TAYLOR and Mr. LAMB. H.R. 928: Mr. KIM of New Jersey. H.R. 2120: Miss RICE of New York and Mrs. H.R. 2840: Mr. COURTNEY and Ms. H.R. 946: Mr. SWALWELL. MCBATH. SPANBERGER. H.R. 959: Mr. GOMEZ. H.R. 2124: Mr. CARBAJAL. H.R. 2846: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. H.R. 962: Ms. SHERRILL and Mr. BOST. H.R. 2138: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 2857: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 963: Ms. SHERRILL, Ms. SCHRIER, and H.R. 2141: Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 2874: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 2192: Mrs. TRAHAN. H.R. 2900: Ms. SALAZAR. H.R. 970: Mr. CASE. H.R. 2214: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2915: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. H.R. 994: Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 2238: Mr. TORRES of New York. H.R. 2920: Mr. JONES. H.R. 1007: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 2250: Mr. HERN. H.R. 2974: Mr. GARBARINO and Ms. CASTOR H.R. 1012: Mr. BOST and Mr. DELGADO. H.R. 2256: Ms. NORTON, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mrs. of Florida. H.R. 1019: Ms. MCCOLLUM. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. H.R. 2996: Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 1020: Mr. NEGUSE. JONES, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. H.R. 3013: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 1025: Mr. SUOZZI and Mr. AGUILAR. GARCIA of Texas, and Mr. HILL. H.R. 3017: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 1057: Mr. KELLER, Mr. DESAULNIER, H.R. 2289: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H.R. 3018: Mr. JACKSON. Mr. DELGADO, Mr. PFLUGER, Mr. MCCAUL, sylvania, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. BOST, and Mr. H.R. 3035: Mr. GOODEN of Texas and Mr. and Mr. NEWHOUSE. GARCIA of California. CLINE.

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H.R. 3057: Mrs. HARSHBARGER. H.R. 3405: Ms. STRICKLAND. dent Biden and the U.S. Congress to Provide H.R. 3065: Mr. CAWTHORN. H.R. 3419: Mr. KATKO. Additional Assistance to the Rental Housing H.R. 3076: Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 3422: Ms. CHENEY. Community; to the Committee on Financial California, Mr. YOUNG, and Ms. TENNEY. H.R. 3423: Ms. DEGETTE. Services. H.R. 3088: Mr. PHILLIPS. H.R. 3428: Mrs. CAMMACK. PT-28. Also, a petition of the Attorney H.R. 3098: Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 3434: Mr. HORSFORD. Generals of New York, California, Colorado, H.R. 3114: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. SALA- H.R. 3435: Ms. TENNEY, Mr. WITTMAN, and Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, ZAR, Ms. JAYAPAL, and Mr. KAHELE. Mr. BUCSHON. Maryland, et. al., relative to the group’s Dis- H.R. 3126: Mr. DESAULNIER and Mr. H.R. 3440: Mr. STANTON and Mr. BROWN. approval of Environmental Protection Agen- AUCHINCLOSS. H.R. 3446: Ms. OMAR and Ms. CHU. cy Rules Rescinding Methane Regulation; to H.R. 3134: Mr. ARRINGTON and Ms. MACE. H.R. 3460: Mr. NEGUSE. the Committee on Natural Resources. H.R. 3145: Mr. MOONEY, Mr. STEUBE, and H.R. 3466: Mr. JONES, Ms. CHU, Mr. PT-29. Also, a petition of the City of Ham- Mr. HILL. BUTTERFIELD, and Ms. GARCIA of Texas. H.R. 3148: Mr. HILL. ilton, Texas, relative to Resolution No. 14-21, H.R. 3469: Ms. SHERRILL. supporting the rights of our citizens under H.R. 3173: Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. COLE, Mr. H.J. Res. 1: Mrs. LURIA and Mr. VEASEY. CHABOT, Mr. COHEN, Ms. MANNING, Mr. PRICE the 2ND, 9TH, and 10TH Amendments to the H.J. Res. 33: Ms. TITUS and Ms. OMAR. United States Constitution and Under Arti- of North Carolina, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Ms. H.J. Res. 46: Mr. BROOKS, Mr. GOHMERT, VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, and Ms. cle 1 of the Texas Constitution; to the Com- Mrs. GREENE of Georgia, and Mr. TIFFANY. mittee on the Judiciary. SPANBERGER. H. Con. Res. 29: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 3179: Mr. ARRINGTON, Ms. MACE, Mr. PT-30. Also, a petition of the City of New H. Res. 47: Mr. VAN DREW, Ms. WATERS, Ms. POSEY, Mr. LAMBORN, and Mr. MOONEY. York, New York, relative to Resolution No. WILSON of Florida, and Ms. WASSERMAN H.R. 3185: Mrs. HINSON. 1419-A, calling on the United States Congress SCHULTZ. H.R. 3187: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. PINGREE, to pass, and the President to sign, legislation H. Res. 109: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. and Ms. KAPTUR. that would provide immigration relief for WATERS, Ms. WILSON of Florida, and Mr. H.R. 3236: Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Flor- family members who derive lawful immigra- KIND. ida. tion status from a frontline worker who H. Res. 114: Ms. STRICKLAND, Ms. WATERS, H.R. 3256: Mr. BUCHANAN. passed away due to COVID-19; to the Com- and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 3261: Mr. PHILLIPS and Ms. MACE. mittee on the Judiciary. H. Res. 118: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. H.R. 3266: Ms. MACE. PT-31. Also, a petition of the Caddo Parish HARRIS, and Mr. SIRES. H.R. 3268: Mr. GIBBS, Ms. VAN DUYNE, Mr. Commission, Louisiana, relative to Resolu- H. Res. 183: Mr. CARSON. VALADAO, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. tion No. 31 of 2021, urging and requesting the H. Res. 186: Mr. VARGAS, Mr. CARTER of CAWTHORN, Mr. CRAWFORD, Ms. STEFANIK, United States Congress to pass the COVID-19 Georgia, Mr. TIFFANY, Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina, Mr. SMITH of Hate Crimes Act of 2021, and otherwise pro- Mr. BUDD, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mrs. MILLER of Missouri, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. BUDD, Mr. CAL- viding with respect thereto; to the Com- West Virginia, and Mr. BROWN. VERT, Mr. KUSTOFF, Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas, mittee on the Judiciary. H. Res. 271: Mrs. WALORSKI. and Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida. H. Res. 359: Mr. LAHOOD. PT-32. Also, a petition of the City of To- H.R. 3271: Ms. BONAMICI. H. Res. 361: Mr. SHERMAN. ledo, Ohio, relative to Resolution R-129-21, H.R. 3279: Ms. NORTON, Mr. GRIJALVA, and H. Res. 366: Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, Mr. supporting H.J. Res. 17, removing the dead- Mr. MCEACHIN. LAHOOD, Mr. STAUBER, and Mr. LAMB. line for the ratification of the Equal Rights H.R. 3281: Mr. DELGADO. H. Res. 396: Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina, amendment, and H.J. Res. 28, restarting the H.R. 3283: Ms. MACE and Mr. PHILLIPS. amendment process for the Equal Rights H.R. 3285: Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Mr. BUDD, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Ilinois, Mr. Amendment; and declaring an emergency; to H.R. 3294: Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. ROSS, Ms. HICE of Georgia, Mr. PERRY, Mr. JOHNSON of the Committee on the Judiciary. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Louisiana, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. PENCE, Mr. PT-33. Also, a petition of the City of New- Mrs. HAYES, Ms. NORTON, Ms. LEE of Cali- GROTHMAN, and Mr. BUCSHON. burgh, New York, relative to Resolution No.: fornia, Mr. BROWN, Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. H. Res. 402: Mr. GROTHMAN, Ms. 89-2021, urging the United States Congress to BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. MFUME, SPANBERGER, and Mr. VARGAS. Pass H.R. 2307 to enact a carbon dividend Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. H. Res. 413: Mr. CICILLINE. trust fund; jointly to the Committees on MCEACHIN, Mr. CARSON, Ms. JOHNSON of H. Res. 415: Mr. CICILLINE and Ms. JACOBS Ways and Means, Foreign Affairs, and En- Texas, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. FITZPATRICK, and of California. ergy and Commerce. Ms. MANNING. H. Res. 419: Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 3296: Ms. BONAMICI. H. Res. 420: Ms. LEE of California. PT-34. Also, a petition of the Ingham Coun- H.R. 3327: Mrs. AXNE. H. Res. 421: Ms. LEE of California. ty Board of Commissioners, Michigan, rel- H.R. 3333: Ms. BONAMICI. f ative to Resolution No. 21-182, supporting the H.R. 3341: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. Federal for the People Act which changes SESSIONS, Mr. CAWTHORN, Mr. BUCSHON, and PETITIONS, ETC. campaign finance laws to reduce the influ- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions ence of money in politics; jointly to the Committees on House Administration, Intel- H.R. 3344: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. and papers were laid on the clerk’s H.R. 3361: Mrs. MCCLAIN and Mr. NORMAN. ligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, H.R. 3369: Ms. STEFANIK and Mr. WITTMAN. desk and referred as follows: Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and H.R. 3377: Mr. PFLUGER, Mrs. PT-27. The SPEAKER presented a petition Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and HARSHBARGER, and Mr. FERGUSON. of the City of Durham, North Carolina, rel- Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland H.R. 3392: Miss RICE of New York. ative to Resolution 10205, calling upon Presi- Security, and Armed Services.

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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 No. 91 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was appoint the Honorable RAPHAEL G. WARNOCK, have had the privilege to meet with, called to order by the Honorable RAPH- a Senator from the State of Georgia, to per- but a fight against the discrimination AEL G. WARNOCK, a Senator from the form the duties of the Chair. that Black men and women suffer at State of Georgia. PATRICK J. LEAHY, the hands of state power not just here President pro tempore. f in America but around the globe. It is Mr. WARNOCK thereupon assumed a fight that continues today. PRAYER the Chair as Acting President pro tem- Here in the Senate, we will continue The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- pore. that fight when we vote to confirm the fered the following prayer: f first woman—the first Black woman— Let us pray. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY to ever lead the Justice Department’s Eternal God, You watch over those LEADER Civil Rights Division, which was cre- who seek to serve Your purposes. You ated in 1957 as the civil rights move- surround them with Your favor, pro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ment began to uphold the constitu- viding for all their needs and empow- pore. The majority leader is recog- tional rights of all Americans but par- ering them to become more than con- nized. ticularly the most vulnerable. When it querors in fulfilling Your will. f comes to justice in policing, the crimi- May the reverential gratitude of our MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE nal justice system, and at the ballot Senators fill them with hope for all the box, the Civil Rights Division is often Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, before the tip of the spear: conducting inves- days to come. Teach them to live lives I begin on the prepared remarks I have, of complete honesty as they seek to tigations of police departments with I note that, this morning, MARJORIE stay on the pathway You have provided patterns or practices of constitutional TAYLOR GREENE, a Republican Con- for their lives. violations and defending the funda- gresswoman from Georgia, once again, mental voting rights of every Amer- Lord, as You teach our lawmakers to compared preparations taken against live according to Your truth, rescue ican citizen. COVID to the Holocaust. These are So, in a way, as we continue to pur- them from the forces that seek to bring sickening, reprehensible comments, pain and disgrace. sue strong policing reform legislation, and she should stop this vile language it is appropriate that we confirm We pray in Your powerful Name. immediately. Amen. Kristen Clarke—a proven civil rights f leader—to the position of Assistant At- f NOMINATION OF KRISTEN M. torney General, where she can continue PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CLARKE the fight against bigotry in many ways. It is appropriate we do it today. The Presiding Officer led the Pledge Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, a year of Allegiance, as follows: Though my Republican colleagues ago today, on another front equally im- have tried to twist her words to make I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the portant, George Floyd was murdered in her sound like some radical, Ms. Clarke United States of America, and to the Repub- broad daylight by a police officer sworn is, in reality, a hugely accomplished lic for which it stands, one nation under God, to protect and serve. Our country was indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. civil rights attorney who has earned forever changed by the stomach-churn- the respect of all sides. Much like her f ing video of Derek Chauvin killing Mr. future colleague at the Justice Depart- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING Floyd. ment, Vanita Gupta, Kristen Clarke PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE It sparked a summer of protest un- has been endorsed by a wide range of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The like any we have seen in American his- law enforcement groups. The truth is, clerk will please read a communication tory. Around the world, the name of Ms. Clarke will make an exceptional to the Senate from the President pro George Floyd was chanted in Rome, leader of the Civil Rights Division. Paris, and London, Amsterdam, Berlin, tempore (Mr. LEAHY). So, again, in a very significant way, The senior assistant legislative clerk and Mexico City. As recently as this as we continue to pursue strong polic- read the following letter: weekend, professional soccer players in ing reform legislation, the fight for ra- the British Premier League knelt be- cial justice by confirming Kristen U.S. SENATE, fore the game in support of the global PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Clarke on the anniversary of George Washington, DC, May 25, 2021. movement against racism touched off Floyd’s murder is particularly poign- To the Senate: by George Floyd. ant and appropriate. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, This was not only a fight for justice Of course, Congress must also pursue of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby for one man and his family, whom I strong legislation to end racial bias in

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The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Back in 2019, after another rocket at- pore. Without objection, it is so or- f tack, the Democratic leader insisted, dered. ‘‘No government can allow its civilians U.S. INNOVATION AND f to be subject to rocket attack.’’ He COMPETITION ACT RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY said he stood ‘‘shoulder-to-shoulder Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, on an- LEADER with the people of Israel . . . and doing other matter, the Senate continues to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- what they must do to defend their work on the U.S. Innovation and Com- homeland.’’ petition legislation that will lay the pore. The Republican leader is recognized. That was true in 2019. Well, this foundation for the next century of month’s attacks involved not hundreds American economic leadership. f but literally thousands of rockets. Yet, I have spoken a lot about the sub- ISRAEL instead of vocal support for Israel, 29 stance of this bill. So, this morning, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the Senate Democrats pressured Israel’s want to reinforce how bipartisan and world is relieved that Hamas has coalition government to stop defending inclusive this bill is. It is the product stopped firing rockets at Israel’s cities itself. One of our colleagues who ran of at least a half a dozen Senate com- and, for the moment, the fighting has for President said the United States mittees, meaning that nearly every stopped. helping our ally means ‘‘supplying single Member of the Senate has had Israel’s response to Hamas’s ter- weapons to kill children.’’ Their base is fingerprints on this bill in one way or rorism was entirely justified. It was energized. An open letter from hun- another. targeted, restrained, and extraor- dreds of former Democratic Party and The two pieces of legislation that dinarily precise. So it was dis- campaign staffers has urged President form the core of the bill—the Endless appointing to see disproportionate Biden to be harder on Israel. Appar- Frontier Act and the Strategic Com- blame heaped upon Israel, the victim, ently, a lot can change in just 2 years. petition Act—passed out of committee and disproportionate pressure put on Helping Israel defend itself against on overwhelmingly bipartisan votes: 24 Israel’s democratic, coalition govern- terrorists shouldn’t be a divisive issue. to 4 in the Commerce Committee and ment to spearhead the cease-fire with The Senate should vote on Senator 21 to 1 in the Foreign Relations Com- the aggressors. SANDERS’ resolution and reject it over- mittee. That kind of bipartisanship— Israel’s actions appear to have helped whelmingly. almost unanimous support in multiple restore some measure of deterrence and Senate committees—is rare when it damaged Hamas’s ability to wage ter- f comes to major legislation. It goes to ror, but we have every reason to expect ANTI-SEMITISM show just how bipartisan this issue is the terrorist commanders will seek to and this legislation is as, literally, doz- rebuild their arsenal with assistance Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, now ens of bipartisan amendments were from their sponsors in Tehran. on a related matter, the despicable, added to the bill before it ever reached The Biden administration must not age-old specter of anti-Semitism con- the floor. pursue Iran policies that make this tinues to rear its head, even here in our Here on the floor, we are going to process even easier. We should not lift country. continue working through a series of terrorism and missile sanctions just to Last week, authorities from New amendments from both sides. With leap back into discussions over the York to Los Angeles were investigating such a depth of cooperation and con- flawed Obama-era nuclear deal. Al- assaults on Jewish people. According sensus between our two parties, there ready, this administration removed to press reports, in New York City, one will be no reason we can’t wrap up this terrorism sanctions on Iran’s Houthi Jewish man was kicked, punched, and bill this week and achieve a strong re- proxies in Yemen, hoping to encourage sprayed with chemicals by five or six sult for our country. Leader MCCON- negotiations. Instead, the Houthis have men yelling anti-Sematic things. That NELL should be welcoming this biparti- escalated their offensive, rejected di- happened, by the way, right in Times sanship as we move forward on the bill. plomacy, and actually fired into Saudi Square. A synagogue in Arizona was f Arabia. Likewise, giving Iran relief vandalized. So was another in Illinois. from sanctions will just yield more A Jewish family visiting South Florida WASHINGTON, D.C. ADMISSION ACT support for terrorists like Hezbollah had a car pull up next to them and Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, on a and Hamas. multiple occupants begin screaming: final matter, later today, a group of Now, I am encouraged that the Presi- ‘‘Free Palestine . . . die, Jew.’’ That is Senators will come to the floor to high- dent has committed to refilling Israel’s what he got for wearing his yarmulke light an important issue: DC statehood. Iron Dome stockpiles. I hope his budget in public. The District of Columbia has more proposal coming this Friday will make The head of the Anti-Defamation residents than in Vermont and Wyo- room for increased military assistance League said: ming and has nearly the same number to Israel and reflect the fact that We are tracking acts of harassment, van- as Delaware, Alaska, and several other America’s interests are not served by dalism, and violence as well as a torrent of States. They have the same obligations cutting our own defense budget. online abuse . . . it’s happening all around of citizenship. DC residents pay Fed- Sadly, here in Congress, more and the world. eral taxes. They can be summoned for more Democrats are falling under the This garbage—this garbage didn’t juries. They have served in every war anti-Israel influence of the farthest left begin a few weeks ago. It isn’t a re- since the Revolution, but they are all branch. From the junior Senator from sponse to geopolitics. This hatred long denied real representation here in Con- Vermont, we have a resolution to block predates the recent fighting between gress. a routine sale of precision-guided mu- Israel and Hamas, and it hasn’t gone DC statehood is an idea whose time nitions that would make it harder for anywhere since the cease-fire. has come. So I want to thank Senator Israel to avoid civilian casualties as it This spring, in the shadow of this CARPER for organizing a group of Sen- defends itself; from a Congresswoman Capitol Building, a U.S. Capitol Police ators to shine a spotlight on this issue from New York, the accusation that officer was killed in broad daylight by today. Israel is an ‘‘apartheid state.’’ an unbalanced follower of the Nation of I yield the floor. Historically, support for Israel has Islam, the extremist group led by the I suggest the absence of a quorum. been bipartisan. During the last major anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan.

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There is no plan. faced a historic vote here in the U.S. unequivocally as they should. It is not courageous to abandon our Senate. The vote was whether or not Yesterday, a Democratic Congress- allies. That is a view many Democrats we would invade Iraq; whether the man from Minnesota tweeted this: said they held when the last President United States would give the President I’ll say the quiet part out loud. It’s time considered withdrawing from Syria and the authority to send American forces for ‘‘progressives’’ to start condemning anti- Afghanistan. But now, as Afghans, es- to Iraq. There were 23 votes against Semitism and violent attacks on Jewish peo- pecially women and girls, face even that invasion. I was 1 of them, 22 ple with the same intention and vigor dem- worse dangers, many Democrats have Democrats and 1 Republican. onstrated in other areas of activism. The si- suddenly become much less vocal. The I can remember that night so well. It lence has been deafening. horrific—horrific—reports of the was late, past midnight, when the vote I couldn’t say it better myself. Taliban beginning to reimpose their was finally taken. But we had pre- So Senator COTTON and I are intro- version of sharia law are just a taste of viously taken another vote, and al- ducing new legislation to fight anti- the catastrophes facing our friends in though I had voted against the inva- Semitism. Our bill will support State Afghanistan who have borne the brunt sion of Iraq, I saw the invasion of Af- and local law enforcement and ensure of the fight. Human rights. Women’s ghanistan as a different story. We be- the bigoted thugs who are attacking rights. Counterterrorism refugee flows. lieved that Osama bin Laden and al- Jewish Americans face the full force of As far as I can tell, the administration Qaida, responsible for 9/11, were in Af- our justice system. has no plan. ghanistan. And the story was—the I am proud to be cosponsoring this But the world is watching—allies and story line, and I bought it completely— legislation, although I regret that in adversaries. Democrats can dress up if we don’t tell people like Osama bin the year of 2021, it remains, unfortu- this decision in flowery language, but Laden that there is a price to pay for nately, necessary. I hope every one of the world will see it for what it is: re- attacking America and killing 3,000 in- our colleagues will join Senator COT- treating from the fight, abandoning nocent people, who are we, and who TON and myself. our partners. will be the next attacker? f This is the President’s decision. He So I voted. I voted for the invasion of chose precipitous withdrawal from Af- AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan and believed that was the ghanistan. Unbelievably, he even chose right thing to do at that moment in Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, now the anniversary of September 11 as the history. That vote passed unanimously on one final matter, the President’s de- deadline. As his team belatedly con- here in the Senate. There was only one cision to retreat from Afghanistan is fronts him with the risks and the con- dissenting vote in the House of Rep- not clear-eyed or strategic; it is dan- sequences of this decision, I hope the resentatives, Congresswoman BARBARA gerous, wishful thinking. President will think again and recon- LEE of California. Virtually everyone As discussions with the administra- sider. else—everyone else, both political par- tion are making clear, this decision is f ties—voted for the invasion of Afghani- not underpinned by a coherent plan to RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME stan. mitigate the geopolitical and humani- I will tell you, there was not a single tarian risks that our departure will The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Senator or Congressman who would create. pore. Under the previous order, the have stood up that evening on that When we are gone, after we leave, leadership time is reserved. vote and announced ‘‘I am prepared to there is every reason to believe al- f vote for the longest war in American Qaida will regroup in its historic safe CONCLUSION OF MORNING history,’’ because that is what we haven. Giving up the high ground while BUSINESS ended up voting for. the enemy is still on the battlefield It was our belief that if we came into isn’t a strategic move. Neither is bank- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Afghanistan, we could stop using this ing on conducting so-called ‘‘over the pore. Morning business is closed. country as a haven for terrorism and horizon’’ counterterrorism missions f we could help escort them into the 21st without presence on the ground. If we EXECUTIVE SESSION century. have learned anything in the fight Well, after 20 years, after thousands against terrorists, it is the importance --- of Americans gave their lives and thou- of reliable access and local partner- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR sands more were critically injured, ships. Give up the former, and we like- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- after the spending of trillions of dollars ly lose the latter. pore. Under the previous order, the in Afghanistan, we learned a bitter les- The military currently flies both re- Senate will proceed to executive ses- son. Our willingness was not enough. connaissance and strike missions sion and resume consideration of the The people in Afghanistan have to be against terrorists from within Afghani- following nomination, which the clerk prepared to embrace change for it to stan. The country is not easy to get to. will report. happen. Its immediate neighbors are Iran, The senior assistant legislative clerk We had to create an army in Afghani- Pakistan, and Russian-influenced Cen- read the nomination of Chiquita stan, a security force. It virtually tral Asian nations. They aren’t exactly Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be Ad- didn’t exist. The warlords had their likely to let us base significant coun- ministrator of the Centers for Medicare military, and they were for sale, usu- terterrorism units in their countries. and Medicaid Services. ally, to the highest bidder. And we So where will we be basing these The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- were trying to create a national secu- forces? How will we maintain sorties pore. The majority whip is recognized. rity force. We were trying to create a from thousands of miles away? How Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask nation, which was quite a challenge. many forces will be required to secure unanimous consent to speak as if in I am not going to dwell on what hap- our Embassy? If a pro-Taliban mob morning business. pened, the bitter disappointments. But threatens to overrun it, what will we The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- when I hear Senators come to the floor do to protect it? Where will a quick-re- pore. Without objection, it is so or- saying, ‘‘Isn’t it a shame that we are action force be based if not in Afghani- dered. leaving Afghanistan? They are going to stan? Will it be quick if its response AFGHANISTAN descend into chaos and many, many time goes from minutes to hours? We Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, when I problems,’’ my question to them is: So learned from Benghazi the so-called listened to the speech by Senator what would you have us do? Continue

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25MY6.004 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 with the troops risking their lives in He said: Senator, if you could per- This bill increases funding for the Afghanistan for another 20 years, for suade Congress to give us 5 percent real National Science Foundation and the another trillion dollars? growth every year—real growth over Department of Energy. That is going to Not me. I believe we have reached a inflation—we will light up the score- spur research. It is going to help at point where we have to do everything board. These researchers will stay on universities around my State and all we can to help Afghanistan really the job. They won’t worry about around the Nation, and it has been a progress into the 21st century. Yes, I whether next year there is going to be priority, as I mentioned, for years. feel a personal obligation to the men funding. And you are going to see some But one important way we can com- and women who risked their lives for remarkable things occur. pete economically in the world is by our troops. I said I will set out to do that. I knew boosting support for domestic manu- For those who are opposed to or at the time that I needed help. So I facturing and strengthening our do- unaccepting of the notion of refugees turned to PATTY MURRAY on the Demo- mestic supply chain. The legislation coming to the United States, for good- cratic side, who has been our leader at that we are considering this week does ness’ sake, let us have the character to the HELP Committee and on the Ap- that exactly: $52 billion to boost our stand behind those Afghan men and propriations Committee. And we then semi-conductor manufacturing capa- women who risked their lives for our turned to Senator ROY BLUNT of Mis- bilities. This includes $10.5 billion for soldiers and who are now probably souri, Republican leader of the sub- semiconductor research and develop- marked by the Taliban for death them- committee, as well as Lamar Alex- ment; $2 billion for legacy chip produc- selves. Yes, I would open our doors to ander, our retired friend from the State tion to support the auto industry; $2 them. They gave their lives for our of Tennessee. billion for research, testing, and work- men and women, and we should never So the four of us came together, and force development for semiconductor forget it. I hope my friends on the in a span of 5 or 6 years, we took the needs at the Department of Defense; other side of the aisle who have strong NIH budget from $30 billion to $40 bil- $500 million for coordination with for- feelings about immigration would at lion, just at the right moment. We eign government partners to support least realize that these individuals are didn’t anticipate COVID–19, but here it international semiconductor supply critically important to our role in his- came, challenging us: Are we ready? chains. And importantly, this bill also tory and our message to the rest of the Can we develop a vaccine in a timely ensures the payment of prevailing world when we seek their assistance. fashion? wages on construction projects that S. 1260 And, thank goodness we could, be- are supported by this funding. Mr. President, this week we are going cause of the investment that we had Many semiconductor manufacturing to consider a critically important bill made as a Congress and the American jobs already pay more than typical manufacturing jobs, and they should, that will help secure America’s role as people in this Agency. It paid off. Not but the workers who will help build the a global leader in science and tech- only did we save lives in the United facilities won’t necessarily benefit nology. The investments that the States; we saved lives around the from that unless we ensure the same United States Innovation and Competi- world, and we will continue to because standards that we apply to other feder- tion Act of 2021 makes in innovation of that good work. ally funded construction projects apply will help ensure our prosperity and na- I came to believe that that was criti- here. cally important and went to the De- tional security. It supports American Research shows us that providing research and development and will help partment of Energy, sitting down with prevailing wage boosts worker produc- to grow America’s industrial and man- the Secretary, 5 or 6 years ago, and tivity and provides good value to tax- ufacturing base by investing in clean told him the story about our commit- payers. Several studies have found that energy, cyber security, and bio- ment to NIH. And I said: You know, I construction costs are not affected by technology. guess it is conceivable that we will do prevailing wage rates. It is our goal to I thought a few years ago, reflected research that will lead to some treat- compete with China and other nations, on the fact that I served in the House ment of Alzheimer’s and dementia. We and China, unfortunately, has morally and Senate, there have been moments, know that it is picking up speed, unfor- abhorrent labor practices. Let’s do bet- particularly important moments that tunately, because people are living ter. Let’s show them and the world didn’t receive the recognition they de- longer. that we can do better. served, and one of them was a bipar- He said: Do you have any idea what In 1990, the United States produced 37 tisan decision by several legislators: Agency of government is responsible percent of the world’s semiconductors. John Porter, who was a Republican for creating electronic means of moni- That was 30 years ago—30 years ago, 37 Congressman from Illinois; Senator toring this sort of change in our brains, percent. It is 12 percent today. What a Arlen Specter, a Republican Senator the change that leads to Alzheimer’s? dramatic decline. We want to turn that from Pennsylvania; and Senator Tom I said: No, I don’t. around. Harkin, a Democratic Senator from He said: Well, it is the Office of Now there are some who question us, Iowa. Back in the day, they made a de- Science in the Department of Energy. who question whether the United cision to try to double the research And I thought to myself: DURBIN, you States should invest in this kind of budget for the National Institutes of should have known better. It isn’t just technology on semiconductors. I call Health—quite an undertaking. I have the NIH. There are Agencies all around them the second-place finishers. They seen a lot of things come and go with our Federal Government that are doing decided that the United States can the Congress, and that I thought was as research that complement one another. have a solid second-place finish from ambitious as it gets. So I came up with the notion to take this point forward. I couldn’t disagree They did it. They ended up doubling that NIH model of 5 percent real more. the NIH budget and received some rec- growth and start applying it to all the This Nation can lead by example and ognition for it, but far less than what other research and innovation Agencies investment, and that is what this bill they deserved. of our Federal Government. does. And those who are against it have So I went back out to the National This bill we are considering this to explain why giving dominance in Institutes of Health and spoke to Dr. week, this United States Innovation this critical industry to another coun- Francis Collins, whom we are lucky as and Competition Act, acknowledges try, whether it is China or any other Americans to have in that position that and makes the investment in re- nation, is in the best interest of the leading that great Agency. I said: Dr. search. I will tell you, I can’t think of growth of the United States and in the Collins, I remember those days with anything we can do that is more bipar- best interest of the next generation of Specter and Harkin and Porter. What tisan and will be accepted by the Amer- American workers. can we do now, our generation, to help ican people than the knowledge that We are already facing a global short- you at the National Institutes of we are going to continue to encourage age in microchips that led to layoffs in Health? I don’t think I can double the and subsidize, if you will, scientists my State and in many other places. Il- budget. I wish I could. But what can I and researchers to move us forward in linois has been a leader in auto manu- do? innovation and technology. facturing, and I believe it will be in the

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A Earlier this month, Stellantis an- Everyone remembers the IRS scandal group that can’t get tax-exempt status nounced as many as 1,640 employees of during the Obama administration. may be a group that never gets off the the plant will be laid off in July be- Around 2013, it emerged that the ground for financial reasons and, thus, cause of the shortage. A similar story Obama IRS had been unfairly singling a group that never becomes a signifi- at Ford’s Chicago assembly plant that out conservative organizations apply- cant voice in opposition to policies of has 5,800 workers—this plant was idled ing for tax-exempt status, slow-walk- the reigning party. through April, with shutdowns extend- ing their applications and subjecting Do you think this is a worst case sce- ing into May. them to burdensome extra scrutiny. nario? Well, let’s remember that some- We are not seeing this only in Illi- This had been going on for more than 2 thing like this already happened under nois. It has been estimated as many as years, and top IRS officials com- the Obama administration. The IRS 3.9 million fewer vehicles will be pro- pounded the Agency’s misdeeds by pro- was weaponized once, and it can be duced this year because of the semicon- viding misleading information to Con- weaponized again, especially if Demo- ductor shortage. Last month, in the gress. crats succeed in their efforts to elimi- State of Kentucky—Kentucky—Ford Well, Americans should brace them- nate safeguards against such abuse. announced the temporary shutdown of selves, because if H.R. 1 is ever en- And, of course, if the President has its Louisville plant, impacting more acted, it would allow for the same kind his way, the IRS may soon be swim- than 8,000 of its employees. And Ford’s of targeting that went on under the ming in money that would substan- Louisville Assembly Plant, which em- Obama administration, if not worse. To tially increase its reach. President ploys nearly 4,000 workers, is expected start with, H.R. 1 repeals a Treasury Biden wants to provide the IRS with— to close through mid-July. Department rule finalized last year get this—an additional $80 billion over GM halted production lines in Ten- that was designed to help prevent the 10 years. That would give the IRS a nessee and Kansas and at several other kind of abuse that went on under the larger budget than the Department of facilities this spring. Obama IRS. Labor, the Department of Commerce, The news of these layoffs and plant Under the rule, many tax-exempt or- the Department of the Interior, the closures underscores the urgent need ganizations are no longer required to Centers for Disease Control and Pre- for Congress, on a bipartisan basis, to turn over to the IRS the names and ad- vention, and other significant govern- address this microchip shortage. And dresses of individuals who have made ment Agencies. It would allow the IRS the good news is that we have a real substantial donations. This is not in- to hire nearly 87,000 new employees— opportunity to pass legislation that formation the IRS needs to know for 87,000. All told, the Biden plan would will offer help to these workers and tax purposes, and there is no reason the double the number of IRS employees families. These investments in the Agency should have information be- over the next decade. CHIPS Act will not only address our yond what it needs to do its job. Now, the reason President Biden immediate market needs but help to I am proud to be a cosponsor of Lead- gives for this massive increase in IRS ensure that manufacturers don’t face er MCCONNELL and Senator BRAUN’s funding is increased enforcement ef- shortages in the future. bill which would permanently codify forts in order to close the tax gap— This funding will help support jobs the Treasury rule and its protections that gap that exists between taxes through the entire supply chain—from against unnecessary disclosure. Pro- owed and what Americans end up actu- construction of new facilities to manu- viding the IRS with additional extra- ally paying. But there is little reason facturing and development of chips, to neous information opens up opportuni- to believe that the IRS will come any- workers in the auto industry who de- ties for the kind of abuses we saw dur- where close to recovering the amount pend on this supply. ing the Obama administration. of money the President claims it can This bill makes a strategic invest- But stopping IRS abuse doesn’t seem recover, even with a massive infusion ment that will help to counter the to be a big priority for the Democrat of cash. And there is reason to be seri- growing threat caused by the rapid de- Party. Indeed, there is reason to be- ously concerned about what that mas- velopment of China’s economy. I hope lieve at least some Democrats would sive infusion of cash, plus new report- my colleagues will join me in sup- like the IRS to take a more aggressive ing requirements on Americans’ bank porting these important provisions to role in Americans’ lives. And so H.R. 1 and Venmo accounts, could mean for boost our domestic supply chain and explicitly repeals the Treasury Depart- IRS intrusion into Americans’ lives. support American jobs. Or we can de- ment rule, but that is not all. President Biden, of course, also feat this measure. We can decide it is As if Democrats were determined to claims that any increased enforcement too much money, spending it at the prove that they intend to weaponize will be targeted against wealthy Amer- wrong time. That is part of the second- the IRS, H.R. 1 and S. 1, which is the icans. In what is becoming a typical place finish club, which you might find Senate version of the House bill, would Democrat class-warfare rhetoric, the in the U.S. Senate. I don’t want to be allow the IRS to consider organiza- President states that ordinary Ameri- a part of it. I believe in the brains and tions’ views when deciding whether or cans pay their taxes while some the brawn of American workers. I be- not to grant them tax-exempt status. wealthy Americans dodge them. Of lieve they are productive people and Let me repeat that. H.R. 1 and S. 1 course, according to the IRS, our Na- that our researchers can lead the would allow the IRS to consider an or- tion has a relatively high and stable world, as they have over and over ganization’s views when deciding voluntary tax compliance rate, and tax again, if we trust them and we invest whether or not to grant that organiza- compliance levels remain largely un- in them. tion tax-exempt status. changed since at least the 1980s. And, I yield the floor. It is difficult to think of a more out- in fact, failure to pay tax owed occurs The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- rageous and dangerous provision. This among all kinds of taxpayers in every pore. The Republican whip is recog- rule would allow any administration of place along the income spectrum. But nized. either party to use the IRS to censor the White House isn’t letting those H.R. 1 and suppress groups whose ideas the facts interfere with its class-warfare Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, H.R. 1, party in power opposes. If the adminis- rhetoric. the Democrats’ supposed election in- tration in power doesn’t like the posi- What is more, what guarantees will tegrity bill, is filled with bad ideas: tions that your organization cham- we have other than Democrats’ say-so making the Federal Election Commis- pions, say goodbye to your hopes for at this point that this infusion of sion into a partisan body; effectively tax-exempt status. The Obama IRS money will be restricted to combating

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She tus. guards in place as possible to prevent is a person who has overcome tremen- Closing the tax gap is a serious goal the IRS from abusing its power or dous odds and advanced herself, not that deserves serious discussion, and it being used for political purposes. just for personal excellence but for is possible that a targeted IRS funding We have seen plenty of evidence that public service. This makes her, in my increase for that purpose would be the IRS often doesn’t use the money or book, a champion. worth considering. But $80 billion is a resources that it currently has in a re- Yet there are still those in this con- ridiculous number. In the words of one sponsible way. And any increase in firmation process who want to say that of President Obama’s IRS chiefs: ‘‘I’m money for the IRS—which it certainly Ms. Clarke is the wrong person for the not sure you’d be able to efficiently use should not be anywhere close to $80 bil- job. They are actually using smear tac- that much money.’’ lion—should be matched with signifi- tics and lies to try to misrepresent who And any plus-up in funding for the cant reforms and increased account- Ms. Clarke is as a person. There is a IRS should be accompanied by serious ability. saying, ‘‘Let the work I have done reforms, as well as many protections— And H.R. 1, with its multitude of un- speak for me,’’ and I wish folk would not fewer protections—against IRS wise and unconstitutional provisions listen. politicization. even beyond the alarming provisions I She has prosecuted hate crimes. She While the Obama IRS scandal rep- have discussed today, must be stopped. has defended people’s voting rights. resents one of the more egregious Otherwise, the Biden legacy may be the She has fought against religious dis- abuses of the Agency’s power, the IRS weaponization of the IRS. crimination. She has dedicated her ca- I yield the floor. reer to the cause of equal justice under is well known for serial mismanage- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ment, like Americans’ inability to ac- law. PADILLA). The Senator from New Jer- Ms. Clarke is the right person for tually get through to the IRS with sey. their questions. this job. She is exactly who we need. NOMINATION OF KRISTEN M. CLARKE At a time when we are confronting ris- The Washington Post reported in Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, it is a April that if you were calling the IRS ing hate crimes in America, dramati- real honor to be rising today to speak cally more instances of vandalism and this tax season, you had a 1-in-50—1-in- in advance of the vote on Kristen 50—chance of actually getting to speak violence against Asian Americans, Clarke’s nomination to serve as the At- against Jewish Americans, against to a human being. torney General of the Department of In May, the Treasury Inspector Gen- transgender Americans, we need some- Justice. one leading the Civil Rights Division eral for Tax Administration released a If she is confirmed, Kristen Clarke who will stand up for all Americans, report on the 2021 filing season, which will be tasked with overseeing the Jus- who has experience prosecuting hate noted the IRS struggled to get new tice Department’s work to protect the crimes and makes it clear in this Na- hires squared away on the job partially civil rights of all Americans. because it is—and here, I am going to I have known Kristen Clarke for tion that all are created equal and en- have to quote from this report—‘‘dif- years. I have worked with her. I know dowed by their Creator with funda- ficult to find working copiers . . . to be her, and I can tell you that there can mental civil rights. That is who she is able to prepare training packages for be no one better for this job. now and who she has been for her en- new hires.’’ That is right. And I wish To say that Kristen Clarke has an tire career. those were the only Agency printer or impressive resume is a gross under- There are folks and forces working to copier problems, but they are not. statement. She started her career at strip away and weaken and undermine Let me quote from the inspector gen- the Justice Department in the Civil these fundamental rights. We see ef- eral’s report again. Rights Division. She worked with the forts to weaken our democracy, to threaten our principles. We need some- Audit teams continue to perform onsite NAACP Legal Defense Fund. She led walkthroughs at the Ogden, Utah, and Kan- the Civil Rights Bureau for the State one who will stand up and affirm who sas City, Missouri, Tax Processing Centers to of New York Attorney General’s Office we are as a people—a nation that be- meet with staff to discuss challenges they and most recently served as president lieves in robust voting rights, a nation are facing as it relates to addressing the on- and executive director of the Lawyers’ that believes in the equal dignity of all going backlogs of inventory. A major con- Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. people, a nation that believes in pro- cern that surfaced during these No one could blame Kristen Clarke, tecting religious liberty. We need a walkthroughs was a lack of working printers after this entire career of service and champion now as much as ever. We and copiers. IRS management estimated need Kristen Clarke leading the Civil that, as of March 30, 2021, 69 [or] (42 percent) all that she has given, if she decided to of 164 devices used by the Submission Proc- take a step back and find a less de- Rights Division at the Department of essing functions are unusable and others are manding job, perhaps a far more lucra- Justice. broken but still functioning. IRS employees tive job. But Ms. Clarke has dedicated And it is not just me saying that. It stated that the only reason they could not herself to the highest principles of our is just not Democrats saying that. use many of these devices is because they are Nation—indeed, to the founding ideals There are over 70 bipartisan former out of ink or because the waste cartridge of our country, formed with the Bill of State attorneys general. We see police container is full. Rights, focusing on this idea of civil leaders, law enforcement leaders en- That is from the inspector general’s rights for all. dorsing her, prosecutors endorsing her, report. I wish this were a joke, but that This is not just her job. This has been the Anti-Defamation League and 69 dif- is straight out of the IG’s report. her calling. This is her consistent con- ferent local, State, and national Jewish Hearing that, you might think that viction—to serve, to sacrifice for our organizations, all agreeing that we don’t need to worry about the Nation’s most sacrosanct ideals. Kristen Clarke is the right person to weaponization of the IRS because the She has chosen to serve this country stand for us, to work for us, to fight for Agency isn’t capable of work that so- now at a time when we need her leader- us, to champion for our precious civil phisticated. But, as we know, that isn’t ship more than ever. She is an asset to rights at the Department of Justice. true. The IRS was successfully our country, and I believe she will So many different individuals from weaponized for political purposes dur- serve with extraordinary distinction as all across the political landscape, from ing the Obama administration, and the a guardian of our civil rights. all different backgrounds, and so many same thing could happen again, espe- We need her experience. We need her organizations representing all of our cially if Democrats succeed in remov- expertise. We need her heart, her com- diversity are speaking out in a chorus ing protections against IRS abuse. mitment, her deep thoughtfulness. of conviction about not just how good

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For Trump’s three Supreme been a servant leader for all of her ca- nomination for Associate Attorney Court nominees, this was done by the reer; a person of profound integrity; General, so let’s review the bidding Judicial Crisis Network, headquartered someone whose passion, whose sac- from that. literally down the hall from the Fed- rifice, whose struggle in the pursuit of Gupta was eminently qualified for eralist Society—not just the same justice has already made this Nation her role. She had support from the building, the same hallway, but they better. foremost law enforcement leaders and also share staff. In each Supreme Court I will say something on a personal groups in the country. She had proven confirmation, a $15 million or a $17 mil- note in closing. I have worked with herself handling high-level government lion check from a secret donor would Kristen Clarke for years now on things responsibilities. But Republicans set fund the advertising campaign. that we have done together, like a bi- their hair on fire trying to take Ms. Step 3 is dark money-funded front or- partisan criminal justice reform bill. Gupta down. They grasped for some- ganizations appearing before the donor- I had the occasion years ago of meet- thing, anything, to dent her prospects. selected Justices in orchestrated flo- ing her when she was out in Wash- Eventually they landed on contorting tillas with common donors behind ington with her son. He was a young an 8-year-old op-ed, even calling her them, undisclosed to the Court. guy, not that tall. Then, during her accurate responses to their questions When Trump lost, of course, step 1 hearings in the Judiciary Committee, I about it lies. It wasn’t pretty. and step 2 lost their salience and closed saw her again present herself in an ex- Now we are back on the floor with up shop. But with Trump judges still traordinarily powerful manner, with Republican hair aflame again, this on the court, these front groups are grace and expertise, but I saw that time over the nominee to run the Jus- still at it. In one case before the Su- young man now had grown up. He is a tice Department’s Civil Rights Divi- preme Court right now, 50 organiza- big guy. And it would be a leap of ego sion, Kristen Clarke. Like Ms. Gupta, tions—50 organizations—that filed for me to say that I saw myself in this Ms. Clarke is eminently qualified. She briefs received funding through right- young man because he is probably a lot knows civil rights law inside and out. wing groups involved in this operation. Dark money funding can’t be traced smarter than I was when I was his age She has run one of the Nation’s leading back to its original donors, obviously, and clearly is a better athlete, even civil rights organizations. She is a su- because it is dark money, but a 2019 though I will say for the record that perb, well-trained, experienced lawyer. Washington Post investigation re- the older I get, the better I am in Conservatives have endorsed her, like President George W. Bush’s DHS Sec- vealed that one guy, Leonard Leo, sports. while executive vice president of the But I think about her career, and retary Michael Chertoff and former Re- Federalist Society, from 2014 to 2017 co- then I align it to what she has done in publican National Committee Chair- ordinated $250 million—a quarter of a raising a young Black man in America. man Michael Steele. Law enforcement billion dollars—across a network of the While I couldn’t project myself onto organizations like the Major Cities front groups engaged in this court cap- him, I thought a lot about my mom in Chiefs Association and the Inter- ture operation. Recent testimony in her. My mom raised my brother and me national Association of Chiefs of Police my Courts Subcommittee raised that support her. in a nation that strove to be who we number to over $400 million—nearly She ought to have flown through say we are, a nation of liberty and jus- half a billion dollars—through 2018. committee and been a quick vote here tice for all. But where she knew we Four hundred million is a lot of money, on the floor, but, no, it is hair-on-fire were falling short, she didn’t raise us but a captured court, that is a pearl be- time again. Why all the coifs aflame? to be bitter; she raised us to be better. yond price. She raised us by setting an example, a Look behind the smokescreens and re- This Leo operation worked wonder- woman who—from sitting in at a lunch member that the No. 1 strategy of the fully during the Trump Presidency. Do- counter to desegregate a restaurant, to Republican Party for 2022 is to keep nors got their judges. Judicial Crisis helping organize the March on Wash- voters from voting. And guess what. Network and Leonard Leo got their ington, she showed me by example. As Ms. Clarke will run the voting rights dark money. But then that Post inves- James Baldwin has said, children are section of the Department, and Ms. tigation came out, and Trump’s polling never good at listening to their elders, Gupta, who used to run that same Civil started to tank. So, like a burned but they never fail to imitate them. Rights Division, will supervise her as agent, Leonard Leo bugged out. I want you all to know that in Assistant Attorney General. Where did he bug out to? Well, Leo Kristen Clarke, we have an extraor- Behind the ruckus over Ms. Gupta surfaced early last year with a group dinary American, an extraordinary per- and now Ms. Clarke is a dark money called the Honest Elections Project. son, and a great mom. And I know operation out to suppress the vote. It These phony-baloney front groups love what she has done with her life. She has the trade craft of a covert oper- to have the name that is the exact op- has lived perhaps with the greatest ation—cutouts, front groups, secret posite of what they are actually doing. principle of all, which is for us in this money—and that covert operation is So this one is called the Honest Elec- generation to make a better way for now focused on preventing, as our col- tions Project, and it has been running the next, for us to make a more perfect league Senator WARNOCK says, ‘‘some voter suppression activities in key bat- Union, for us to understand that the people’’ from voting. And Ms. Clarke tleground States, sending threatening arc of the moral universe is indeed long and Ms. Gupta will be the lawful, legal letters to local election officials, and but we must bend it more towards jus- opposition to the dark money, voter- filing lawsuits to restrict voting—and, tice. suppression apparatus. of course, all dark money-funded. I tell my colleagues and urge you to Here is what we know. When Trump But poke a little further and you dis- confirm her to this sacrosanct and ur- was in power, this covert op ran a dark cover that the Honest Elections gent position today because I am con- money-funded apparatus within the Project is a legal alias of something fident to the core of my being that she Federalist Society to select Federal called the Judicial Education Project, will not just make us proud, she will judges. For 4 years, the Federalist So- which is—you guessed it—the sister not just defend those who are having ciety’s operation was the gatekeeper to group to Judicial Crisis Network—yep, their rights trampled or their dignity the Federal bench. Virtually every ju- Leo’s judicial confirmation attack-ad marginalized, but that she will make a dicial candidate who passed through organization. And, of course, behind better way for an America that fulfills this dark money-funded turnstile was this covert op was dark money, much its promise, still not yet achieved, for approved by big, anonymous donors out of it run through DonorsTrust, the us to be a nation with liberty and jus- to control the courts. Donors got to ap- identity-laundering, dark money ATM tice for all. prove judges and Justices who would established by the Kochs’ donor net- Thank you, Mr. President. have their backs. work. Before it took on this Honest

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I am not making check. to try to stop Vanita Gupta, which this up—$800,000 of taxpayer money to What does all this dark money fina- didn’t work, and now to stop Kristen study whether Japanese quail are more gling and front group subterfuge tell Clarke, which won’t work—all in an ef- sexually promiscuous on cocaine. us? As a reporter for the Guardian ob- fort to protect their dark money Do you think we could have just served, the Honest Elections Project, scheme to prevent some people from polled the audience? Do you think we so-called, melds two goals of the right- voting. You have to look behind the could have just said: What do you wing dark money operation: One, pack smokescreen sometimes to understand think? Because that is sort of the an- the Federal judiciary, and two, bring what is going on. It is not pretty, but swer. The answer is yes. And yet your voting rights cases before the packed it is the truth. government spent 800 grand on that. courts. Rigging elections by keeping I yield the floor. And then when we pointed it out 5 ‘‘some people’’ from voting is now a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- years ago, did they do anything to re- Republican priority, and if Trump ator from Kentucky. form it? No. They are here today to judges will help, so much the better. Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, I ask unan- give the Agencies that are doing this Just recently, we actually learned imous consent to be able to conclude research more money. more about the covert voter suppres- my remarks before the vote begins. Another one that I think is quite re- sion operation. The watchdog group The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vealing is this study that is about Pan- Documented and the magazine Mother objection, it is so ordered. amanian male frog calls. You have Jones uncovered a video of a presen- GOVERNMENT SPENDING about half a million dollars, and they tation by the dark money group Herit- Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, about 50 wanted to know whether or not the age Action to its top donors. In the years ago, William Proxmire rose in male mating call is different in the video, the presenter brags about get- this esteemed body and told us about country than it is in the city. ting what she called ‘‘key provi- government waste. He called it the Now, coming from a rural State like sions’’—‘‘key provisions’’—into voter Golden Fleece Award. They were study- Kentucky, I can tell you the male mat- suppression legislation in dozens of ing things like dating and love and ing call is different in the country than capitals around the country. what makes love, and we had these it is in the city. But nobody in Ken- She tells the donors, and I am great scientific studies about love. tucky wants a half a million dollars quoting here, ‘‘In some cases, we actu- These are William Proxmire’s words spent on a Panamanian frog’s male ally draft them for them’’—they actu- from the early 1970s. He was a conserv- mating call. This is not a good use of ally draft the laws for the State legis- ative Democrat. money. latures—‘‘or,’’ she said, ‘‘we have a sen- He says: So if someone told you your govern- tinel’’—a sentinel; what a creepy I object to this [study on love] because no ment was spending this money, would word—‘‘we have a sentinel on our be- one—not even the National Science Founda- you give them more? Would you give half give them the model legislation so tion—can argue that falling in love is a the Agency more if they were doing it has that grassroots, from-the-bot- science; not only because I’m sure that even this or less? I think less. tom-up type of vibe.’’ Big donors love if they spend $84 million or $84 billion they In looking at the National Science that grassroots, from-the-bottom-up wouldn’t get an answer that anyone would Foundation’s spending, we also found believe. I’m also against [this study on love] that they spent $30,000 studying Ugan- type of vibe. because I don’t want the answer. There is lots of dark money that I believe that 200 million other Americans dan gambling habits. Really? We are fuels this covert op. Heritage Action want to leave some things in life a mystery, studying why people gamble in Uganda, says it plans to spend $24 million in and right at the top of things we don’t [need] why there is a black market in Uganda. eight battleground States to ‘‘create to know is why a man falls in love with a Well, do you know what? I think we an echo chamber’’ of relentless lob- woman and vice versa. know the reason. When government op- bying for voter suppression bills. They Stirring words. The Golden Fleece presses business and regulates business say they will be coordinating with Award—I remember as a kid everybody to death, they go to the black market. known Koch network groups like the talked about it. It was in the news- If you make something illegal, you Susan B. Anthony List, Tea Party Pa- papers. So what have we done to curb often get more of it. But we spent triots, and FreedomWorks. the wasteful appetite, the abuse of gov- $30,000 traveling over to Uganda to This operation is the kind of stuff ernment that has happened at the Na- study their gambling habits—utter that we might want our intelligence tional Science Foundation since 1972? waste of money. We should not reward services to do in enemy countries to Not a damn thing. these people with more money. create disruption and discord and pro- Here is one of my other favorites We spent about half a million on a vide secret influence. The idea that from William Proxmire’s days. The video game. This is an app for your creepy billionaires are running covert FAA was named for spending $57,000 on phone. I know we all need things to do operations in and against our own a study of the physical measurements when we should be working or at country, that ought to make you of 432 airline stewardesses. These in- school. This is an app for school- cringe. cluded the distance from knee to knee children to teach them alarmism over Not only is this behavior morally while sitting and the length of the but- climate change. So you can click on corrupt, it may have broken rules. One tocks. Fifty-eight thousand dollars— the app, and it will scare you to death State legislature has already floated an this was your government money being that California is going to be under- ethics probe into Heritage Action’s put to good use. water in 100 years—none of which is sentinels jamming phony bills through So fast forward, and we spend about true, all of which is alarmism, and a their chamber. $8 billion a year with the National half a million dollars spent by the gov- So back to Senate Republicans get- Science Foundation. Is it getting any ernment to alarm our schoolchildren is ting their hair on fire over Kristen better? Are they doing a better job at not a good idea. Clarke and Vanita Gupta. These two overseeing their money? Well, I don’t This next study points out a problem women scare the daylights out of this know. This bill is going to increase with funding, in general, in our govern- dark money operation behind Repub- their funding by 68 percent. There is ment. You give funds for something lican voter suppression. Ms. Clarke $29 billion in this bill for the National that ostensibly might be a good cause. knows the Voting Rights Act cold; she Science Foundation. So don’t you So a couple of years ago, they gave won voting rights cases against voter think the American people deserve to money for autism—$700,000 for autism. suppression laws all over the country. know where their money is being And you think, well, autism, you know, Put Jim Crow 2.0 up against a Depart- spent? even myself, as conservative as I am, I

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25MY6.012 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3393 can probably say, well, that is some- money that was sent to study whether be sending any money to China for re- thing we ought to study, autism. Well, or not we could put insects into animal search. They are a rich country. For they subcontracted 700 grand of it to a feed. We spent another $3 million, goodness’ sake, we are worried about bunch of egghead researchers to watch though, wanting to know if humans them outcompeting us, stealing our in- Neil Armstrong’s statement on the would eat ants to prevent climate tellectual property, and then we send Moon. Do you remember the black-and- change. them millions of dollars to do research. white photo? He is on the Moon, and he What will you do, America, to com- Why don’t they spend their own says, ‘‘[O]ne small step for man, one bat climate change? Will you eat ants money? Do we trust them enough? Are giant leap for mankind,’’ or did he real- to combat climate change? That was a they open enough to tell us what is ly say: One small step for a man? study. This is not science. This is ridic- going on in the lab that we want to So these researchers took $700,000 to ulous in nature. give them money? listen to that crackly old cassette re- Actually, I lied. I have got one more I think, without question, they have cording and find out, did he say ‘‘man’’ example. We spent $1.5 million study- not shown this, and now we are finding or did he say ‘‘a man’’? So we studied ing lizards on a treadmill. So I know out that people were sick in the lab in the preposition ‘‘a,’’ and we spent 700 you have all been curious, when lizards November. grand listening to the tape over and walk and they kind of waddle and they No more money should go to China over and over again. And do you know have a funny walk, why do they walk for research on gain of function, which what they determined? They just can’t that way? What is going on in their means increasing the virulence or decide. They are unsure, but they did knee joints? What do their hip joints pathogenicity or the transmissibility recommend more money to study the look like when they waddle across the of COVID virus to humans. I urge this problem further. lawn? Everybody wants to know that, body to adopt my amendment, which This is insulting to the American but are you willing to spend $1.5 mil- says, from here on out, China doesn’t taxpayer. We should not be giving lion of your taxpayer dollars to take x get any money to create superviruses these people more money; we should be rays—live, real-time x rays—of a lizard in a lab, and we should continue to in- giving them dramatically less money. walking on a treadmill? I tend to vestigate this because 3 million people But it also points out one of the re- think, you know, maybe Alzheimer’s have died worldwide. We have disrupted forms that I have proposed for this research, maybe cancer research, the entire world’s economy over a Agency. One of the problems with the maybe heart research. But spending virus. If it came from a lab, we need to National Science Foundation is, if I good, hard cash on x rays of a lizard on know it, and it needs to be fully inves- want to do research on Japanese quail a treadmill does not strike me as the tigated. snorting cocaine, guess what, I can ask most pressing concerns of government. VOTE ON BROOKS-LASURE NOMINATION I would argue that instead of increas- for the same people who are studying The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time ing their money, we should be decreas- snorting cocaine in animals—I can ask has expired. ing their money. We also need to have them to be on my peer committee. I The question is, Will the Senate ad- oversight on where our money is being can choose the people on my peer com- vise and consent to the Brooks-LaSure spent. There is a great deal of cir- mittee. So if I want to study animals nomination? cumstantial evidence now that NIH snorting cocaine, I pick other research- Mr. CRAPO. I ask for the yeas and money went to the Wuhan Institute of ers who are studying animals snorting nays. Virology. There is a great deal of evi- cocaine. Guess what. They tend to say The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a dence at least suggesting that the pan- yes. If they say yes, the scientist gets sufficient second? demic may have started there. We on the next peer Commission, and he There appears to be a sufficient sec- don’t know for certain. I am not saying says or she says yes for their snorting ond. that it did, but there is evidence now cocaine research. The clerk will call the roll. This is crazy. We should not let these that suggests that it might have. No. 1, The bill clerk called the roll. so-called scientists pick who is on their there is no animal host for COVID–19. Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is committee. Not only that, I think we We have not found—of the thousands of necessarily absent: the Senator from ought to have a taxpayer advocate. animals we tested in the wet market, Louisiana (Mr. KENNEDY). Could we not have just someone with a none of them had COVID–19. When you The result was announced—yeas 55, good dose of common sense who says take COVID–19 and you try to infect nays 44, as follows: we shouldn’t take autism money, steal bats, which is where most it, and spend it on a bunch of idiots lis- coronaviruses come from, what do you [Rollcall Vote No. 201 Ex.] tening to what Neil Armstrong said discover? You discover that COVID–19 YEAS—55 when he landed on the Moon? So that is actually not very well infected in Baldwin Heinrich Peters is part of the reform we should have. bats. The bats don’t catch it very eas- Bennet Hickenlooper Reed Blumenthal Hirono Rosen One of my other alltime favorites ily. It seems as if COVID–19 is most Blunt Kaine Sanders from the National Science Founda- adaptive for humans. But if it came Booker Kelly Schatz tion—this kind of goes back to William from animals, shouldn’t there be an Brown King Schumer Burr Klobuchar Proxmire and love and happiness—they animal host that is readily infected by Shaheen Cantwell Leahy Sinema wanted to know if you take a selfie of this? Cardin Luja´ n Smith Carper Manchin yourself while smiling and you look at The other evidence we have in the Stabenow Casey Markey it later in the day, will that make you last couple of days is confirmation that Tester Collins Menendez happy? three individuals at the Wuhan Insti- Coons Merkley Van Hollen Really? That is a half a million dol- tute got sick in November of last year, Cortez Masto Moran Warner lars. I don’t think we need a scientist sick enough to be in the hospital from Duckworth Murkowski Warnock Warren to say that that is BS and that govern- Durbin Murphy a virus that was previously undis- Feinstein Murray Whitehouse ment has got no business doing this closed. They worked in the Wuhan In- Gillibrand Ossoff Wyden kind of research. I don’t even know stitute. We are told this came from the Hassan Padilla how you could even call this research wet market lab from exotic animals, NAYS—44 with a straight face. But it goes on but not one animal tested positive for Barrasso Ernst Lummis year on, year on. We have been com- the virus. Blackburn Fischer Marshall plaining about this since 1972, so you We have an amendment we are hop- Boozman Graham McConnell would think maybe we would have less ing will be adopted by this body that Braun Grassley Paul Capito Hagerty Portman of it. We are giving them more money. says gain-of-function research, as de- Cassidy Hawley Risch So we are now increasing their budget fined by the NIH in 2014, will not be Cornyn Hoeven Romney by 68 percent despite this kind of re- permitted in China. We will not fund it Cotton Hyde-Smith Rounds search. with American dollars. Cramer Inhofe Rubio Crapo Johnson Sasse The last one I have is this. We spent But it is like so much waste in gov- Cruz Lankford Scott (FL) $1.3 million on insect ranching. This is ernment, I think there is no reason to Daines Lee Scott (SC)

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Under the previous order, the [Rollcall Vote No. 202 Ex.] firmed judges as ‘‘white male extrem- motion to reconsider is considered YEAS—51 ists.’’ If confirmed for this position, she made and laid upon the table and the will be entrusted with representing the President will be immediately notified Baldwin Heinrich Peters Bennet Hickenlooper Reed U.S. Government in front of those very of the Senate’s action. Blumenthal Hirono Rosen judges—not exactly a credible advocate The majority whip. Booker Kaine Sanders for our people, if you ask me. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, are we Brown Kelly Schatz Ms. Clarke’s radicalism doesn’t stop now moving to a cloture vote on Cantwell King Schumer Cardin Klobuchar Shaheen with ad hominem insults. It thor- Kristen Clarke? Carper Leahy Sinema oughly infects her professional judg- The PRESIDING OFFICER. We have Casey Luja´ n Smith ment as well. Ms. Clarke has consist- Collins Manchin Stabenow the cloture vote next. ently demonstrated that she is more Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Coons Markey Tester Cortez Masto Menendez Van Hollen interested in attacking police and call- unanimous consent that there be 2 Duckworth Merkley Warner ing everybody a racist than finding the minutes equally divided for debate in Durbin Murphy Warnock Feinstein Murray Warren facts or reviewing the evidence. support and opposition to Ms. Clarke. When it comes to racially incendiary The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Gillibrand Ossoff Whitehouse Hassan Padilla Wyden cases, she proudly fans the flames of di- objection? vision. Last year, she repeatedly—re- Without objection, it is so ordered. NAYS—48 peatedly—spread the falsehood that NOMINATION OF KRISTEN M. CLARKE Barrasso Graham Portman Jacob Blake, who had a knife and was Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, it is sig- Blackburn Grassley Risch Blunt Hagerty Romney actively resisting arrest, was, in fact, nificant that on this day, this anniver- Boozman Hawley Rounds ‘‘unarmed’’ when he was shot by the sary of the death of George Floyd, that Braun Hoeven Rubio police. In part because of falsehoods we are considering one of the key ap- Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse like that one, riots engulfed the city of pointments in the Biden administra- Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) Cassidy Johnson Scott (SC) Kenosha, WI. tion to be Assistant Attorney General Cornyn Lankford Shelby She also claimed that Officer Darren for the Civil Rights Division. Cotton Lee Sullivan Wilson, who shot and killed Michael I urge my colleagues on both sides of Cramer Lummis Thune Crapo Marshall Tillis Brown in Ferguson, MO, was only exon- the aisle to consider the historic im- Cruz McConnell Toomey erated ‘‘based on racism.’’ When I portance of this moment and to sup- Daines Moran Tuberville asked Ms. Clarke if she had reconsid- port this well-deserving and experi- Ernst Murkowski Wicker Fischer Paul Young ered that unsubstantiated opinion, she enced person to serve our Nation in pretended not to know enough to an- NOT VOTING—1 this capacity. I urge my colleagues to swer the question, at first, which is re- vote aye. Kennedy markable given that the shooting in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Ferguson is one of the most publicized seeks recognition? SINEMA). On this vote, the yeas are 51, and explosive cases in recent years; Hearing none, all time is yielded the nays are 48. also remarkable because she appar- back. The motion is agreed to. ently knew enough to tar a grand jury f f of normal American citizens as yes, CLOTURE MOTION once again, racist, but not enough to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant EXECUTIVE CALENDAR answer simple questions. to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ms. Clarke’s opinion on the Ferguson Senate the pending cloture motion, clerk will report the nomination. case sets her apart from other staunch which the clerk will state. The senior assistant bill clerk read liberals like Vanita Gupta and Eric The senior assistant bill clerk read as the nomination of Kristen M. Clarke, Holder. Both have acknowledged that follows: of the District of Columbia, to be an Officer Wilson was justified in the use of force, echoing the Obama Depart- CLOTURE MOTION Assistant Attorney General. ment of Justice, which came to the We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- f ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the very same conclusion. In defiance of all Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby RECESS evidence, in spite of her good friend Ms. Gupta’s views, Ms. Clarke still dissents move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under nation of Executive Calendar No. 124, Kristen from this conclusion. So I cannot be- the previous order, the Senate stands M. Clarke, of the District of Columbia, to be lieve it—I am genuinely astonished— in recess until 2:15 p.m. an Assistant Attorney General. but Joe Biden has somehow found a Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:03 p.m., Charles E. Schumer, Patty Murray, Alex nominee more radical than Vanita recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- Padilla, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeff Gupta. That is an impressive accom- Merkley, Jack Reed, Debbie Stabenow, bled when called to order by the Pre- plishment, one that should give Sen- Benjamin L. Cardin, Patrick J. Leahy, siding Officer (Ms. SINEMA). Elizabeth Warren, Jacky Rosen, Rich- ators who supported Ms. Gupta more ard Blumenthal, Tina Smith, John W. f than ample ground to oppose Ms. Hickenlooper, Michael F. Bennet, Tim EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Resumed Clarke. Kaine, Brian Schatz. Moreover, Ms. Clarke is a firm and, The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- until very recently, a vocal supporter imous consent, the mandatory quorum ator from Arkansas. of defunding the police. Ms. Clarke call has been waived. NOMINATION OF KRISTEN M. CLARKE wrote an article less than a year ago— The question is, Is it the sense of the Mr. COTTON. Madam President, not some college paper. Less than a Senate that debate on the nomination today the Senate will vote on Kristen year ago, Ms. Clarke wrote an article of Kristen M. Clarke, of the District of Clarke’s nomination to head the De- with ‘‘Defund the Police’’ in the title. Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney partment of Justice’s Civil Rights Divi- She stated: ‘‘Must invest less in police’’ General, shall be brought to a close? sion—one of the most powerful posi- three times in the text of that article. The yeas and nays are mandatory tions at the Department of Justice. I She also wrote: ‘‘I advocate for under the rule. will, of course, oppose her nomination. defunding policing operations.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.001 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3395 I don’t know. Call me naive. Call me She similarly responded to at least take new steps to form a more perfect simple. When you write an article enti- three other Senators that she was en- Union through the 13th Amendment’s tled ‘‘Defund the Police’’ and when you dorsed by this organization, even after abolishing slavery, the 14th Amend- say, ‘‘[W]e must invest less in the po- admitting just a few pages earlier in ment’s guarantee of due process and lice’’ and ‘‘I advocate for defunding po- her written answers that she had mis- equal protection, and the 15th Amend- licing options,’’ it sounds to me like stated that she had such an endorsement’s protection of all citizens’ funda- you support defunding the police. But, ment. At that point, that is not a sim- mental right to vote. apparently, I am wrong about that be- ple mistake. It is not misspeaking. It is The Department of Justice was cre- cause when she was asked about this at not a fib. It is totally and completely ated after the passage of those amend- her hearing, Ms. Clarke denied—amaz- untrue in written testimony to the ments and entrusted with the responsi- ingly, denied—that she supported U.S. Congress. Yet she has not apolo- bility to defend the rights of Ameri- defunding the police. She claimed that gized. She has not acknowledged this cans, particularly the newly emanci- when she wrote that ‘‘we should defund blatant lie. pated, formerly enslaved Americans. the police,’’ she actually meant that This episode sadly proves that she Given the Department’s immediate we should not defund the police. As- lacks the transparency and honesty to imperative to protect and preserve toundingly, she blamed an editor for be trusted in such an important posi- civil rights, President Ulysses S. Grant coming up with the title to her piece tion. appointed Amos Akerman to be the but conveniently can’t recall what an You know, my Democratic colleagues first Attorney General to lead this new alternative title she suggested would have, for the last 4 years, endlessly lec- Department. Why? He had extensive have been or whether she objected to a tured about the need for the Depart- experience in prosecuting voter intimi- title that was apparently the exact opment of Justice to be free from par- dation as the U.S. attorney in the posite of what she intended. tisan politics and for it to be run by se- State of Georgia. Now, maybe this shouldn’t be sur- rious, competent individuals. They More than 150 years later, the Civil prising. After all, her article title was seems to have a slightly different view Rights Division of the Justice Depart- ‘‘I prosecuted police killings. Defund today. From her extremism to her lack ment now is entrusted with that con- the Police—but be Strategic.’’ Appar- of candor, Ms. Clarke is unfit to lead stitutional responsibility. The Division ently, the strategy is lying, because any organization in the Department of enforces Federal statutes prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, that is what we saw at our committee. Justice—indeed, simply to serve the sex, sexual orientation, gender iden- We said: Ms. Clarke, the title of your Department of Justice. If the Demo- tity, disability, religion, national ori- article is ‘‘Defund the Police.’’ cratic Senators vote to confirm Ms. Like, I didn’t choose the title. gin, and citizenship status. Clarke, they will be responsible for Ms. Clarke, you wrote three times in And just as President Grant ap- every battle she wages in Joe Biden’s the story ‘‘defund the police.’’ pointed a legal expert with a breadth of She is like: I don’t support defunding war on the police, and I will make sure experience to lead the newly formed the police. that their voters know about it. Justice Department in 1870, today, But, Ms. Clarke, you wrote here, as I yield the floor. President Joe Biden has chosen Kristen The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- well, that we should invest less in the Clarke to take up the mantle as the sistant majority leader is recognized. police. head of the Civil Rights Division. With Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask She is like: No, I don’t think we her breadth of experience defending the unanimous consent to speak for 15 min- should invest less; we should invest civil rights of all Americans, Kristen utes before the rollcall vote. more. Clarke is singularly qualified to lead The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The old argument: It is not my dog. this Division, particularly at this mo- objection? It didn’t bite you. You kicked him ment in history. first. Without objection, it is so ordered. Kristen Clarke will be the first Sen- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, it Regardless of what she and her de- ate confirmed woman of color to do was 1 year ago today. It was a street fenders might say, one thing is crystal so—the first. clear: A vote for Kristen Clarke is a corner in the city of Minneapolis, the When I listen to the caricatures that vote to defund the police. corner of 38th and Chicago Avenue. For are portrayed on the floor of the Sen- Finally, not surprisingly, we come to 9 minutes and 29 seconds, Derek ate about this woman, I find it hard to Ms. Clarke’s consistent dishonesty, du- Chauvin, a Minneapolis policeman, believe they are talking about the plicity, and evasion throughout her knelt on George Floyd’s neck. As he Kristen Clarke that we met in open hearing and written statements. In one knelt on his neck, he stared into a Senate hearings. particularly bizarre incident, Ms. camera with a look that haunts me to We know what happened to the Civil Clarke claimed in her hearing that she this day. Those 9 minutes and 29 sec- Rights Division under President was proud to have the endorsement of onds took George Floyd’s life and Trump. Under President Trump and the National Association of Police Or- changed America’s national conversa- Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, ganizations, a group which represents tion about law enforcement. Those 9 the Civil Rights Division was dev- nearly a quarter million law enforce- minutes and 29 seconds sparked a glob- astated. Over the past 4 years, the Di- ment officers. al movement and compelled us to bear vision rescinded guidance protecting Now that would be big news, a huge witness to the reality of racial injus- transgender students, prohibited the endorsement. So I asked my staff to tice in our country. use of consent decrees for local police get me a copy of the endorsement let- In this Senate we are in a privileged departments that had engaged in sys- ter. It turns out they couldn’t because position to face that reality and to temic misconduct, and abandoned the it doesn’t exist. continue America’s long, sometimes prior legal positions supporting Ameri- Now, that is not good, but people bitter march toward equal justice cans’ fundamental right to vote. misspeak all the time, especially when under the law. That is why I rise today I believe America needs a Civil under pressure. So I wanted to give Ms. in support of Kristen Clarke’s nomina- Rights Division that vigorously de- Clarke a chance to correct the record. tion to be Assistant Attorney General fends the civil rights of all Americans. I asked for clarity in a written ques- for the Civil Rights Division of the De- Kristen Clarke is the legal expert we tion. Thankfully, Ms. Clarke responded partment of Justice. need to restore and reinvigorate the that she had misstated the facts. It is worth noting the history of this Civil Rights Division. OK. That is fine, I accept that expla- position. The Civil Rights Division is You wouldn’t know it from the char- nation. Again, people misspeak. No one one of the most important components acterizations on the other side about is perfect. Yet imagine my surprise of the Justice Department. The Attor- her experience, but, notably, she is a when I received an answer to another ney General’s Office has existed since veteran of two of its sections. She written question that claimed almost 1789. The Justice Department itself was began her legal career defending voting verbatim the same thing she had said not created until after our Civil War. rights in the Voting Section and later in her hearing—that she was endorsed During the days of Reconstruction, prosecuted hate crimes in the Divi- by this organization. after that war, our Nation resolved to sion’s Criminal Section. She personally

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First, Ms. Clarke co-led the NAACP He went on to say: ‘‘When she was a DEAR CHAIRMAN GRAHAM AND RANKING Legal Defense and Educational Fund’s federal prosecutor as a young attorney, MEMBER FEINSTEIN: The Major Cities Chiefs voting rights work, litigating voting she gained the trust of federal agents Association, a professional organization of rights cases under the Voting Rights police executives representing the largest and domestic violence survivors and cities in the United States and Canada, is Act and the National Voter Registra- crime victims. When she was the Chief tion Act. Then she served as a civil proud to endorse President Biden’s nomina- of the Civil Rights Bureau in the New tions of Lisa Monaco to serve as Deputy At- rights official for the New York State torney General, Vanita Gupta to serve as As- Attorney General’s Office, where she York State Attorney General’s office, she built trust among New Yorkers to sociate Attorney General, and Kristen played a key role in launching a reli- Clarke to serve as Assistant Attorney Gen- gious rights initiative to address faith- protect their rights, and with the Law- eral for Civil Rights. based discrimination. yers’ Committee, she gained the trust The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been When you listen to those assign- of hate crimes victims and survivors.’’ tasked with addressing a complex set of issues, including police reform, criminal jus- ments and the fact that this woman She has so many endorsements from was chosen to head these divisions, tice reform, violent crime, and domestic ex- law enforcement groups and from pros- tremism. The team President Biden has how can it possibly square with some ecutors. I am not going to read them nominated is immensely qualified for this re- of the caricatures that have been sponsibility. The nominees have decades of all into the RECORD. drawn on the floor today about who she experience serving in senior leadership roles is? Madam President, I ask unanimous within DOJ, other elements of the justice Most recently, Ms. Clarke was chosen consent to have letters of support for system, the private sector, civil rights and to lead the Lawyers’ Committee for Ms. Clarke printed in the RECORD. civil liberties organizations, and other key Civil Rights Under Law. Those of us stakeholder groups. This experience will be who follow this closely know it is one There being no objection, the mate- invaluable as they work to tackle the many of the most preeminent civil rights rial was ordered to be printed in the challenges facing DOJ. Record, as follows: In conversations with MCCA leadership, groups in America. During her tenure, the nominees listened intently to our con- the Lawyers’ Committee has taken on NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF cerns and expressed a desire to collaborate a huge caseload and doubled in size to BLACK LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES, closely with the MCCA. They indicated that address the most pressing civil rights January 30, 2021. open lines of communication and MCCA issues of our time, including hate Hon. CHARLES E. SCHUMER, input are critical in addressing shared prior- crimes. Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, ities such as advancing constitutional polic- Here is the part that I want to make Washington, DC. ing, improving officer health and wellness, Hon. RICHARD J. DURBIN, and combatting the rise in violent crime cur- a special emphasis on. Both Vanita Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Gupta and Kristen Clarke have exten- rently occurring across the country. U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. President Biden’s DOJ nominees also made sive endorsements from law enforce- Hon. MITCHELL MCCONNELL, it clear that they neither support defunding ment organizations. Yet, when they Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, the police nor believe that doing so will were characterized on the floor of the Washington, DC. bring about the change our communities are Senate by their critics, they were char- Hon. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, calling for. They pledged to work closely acterized as haters of police and law Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, with the MCCA to support and amplify the enforcement. It just mystifies me how U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. efforts already underway by many local law Senators can come to the floor know- DEAR MAJORITY LEADER SCHUMER, MINOR- enforcement agencies to develop and imple- ing these organizations and believe ITY LEADER MCCONNELL, CHAIRMAN DURBIN, ment policies and practices that are fair, equitable, transparent, and build trust and le- that these two women have hood- AND RANKING MEMBER GRASSLEY: The Na- gitimacy with all members of the commu- tional Organization of Black Law Enforce- winked them into believing that they nity. support law enforcement. The women ment Executives (NOBLE) formally acknowl- The MCCA believes these nominees will be and men in law enforcement aren’t edges the work and commitment to service effective leaders and valuable partners for pushed around and aren’t easily de- that has been exhibited by Ms. Kristen local law enforcement agencies. On behalf of ceived. They have endorsed these two Clarke. She is a long-time partner of NOBLE the MCCA membership, I respectfully re- women, and today we address Kristen and the recipient of our 2016 Civil Rights quest the Committee act swiftly and support Clarke’s nomination because of the Justice by Action Award. the nominations of Ms. Monaco, Ms. Gupta, and Ms. Clarke. records they have written, not over a Ms. Clarke has displayed the qualities of Sincerely, period of days or weeks or months but leadership, empathy, excellence, and persist- ART ACEVEDO, years and in some cases decades, that ence in supporting and defending the U.S. Chief, Houston Police Department, they have written. Constitution while ensuring equal protection President, Major Cities Chiefs Association. Consider this statement from Sheriff and justice for all Americans. This has been -- David Mahoney from Dane County, WI, exhibited countless times in roles such as HISPANIC AMERICAN POLICE recently stepped down from the Na- President of the Lawyers’ Committee for COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, tional Sheriffs’ Association. Civil Rights Under Law and Manager of the February 6, 2021. Let me quickly add, the National Civil Rights Bureau of the New York Depart- Hon. CHARLES E. SCHUMER, Sheriffs’ Association is a powerful or- ment of Law. Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, ganization, and it is one that isn’t Washington, DC. It is NOBLE’s belief that Ms. Clarke will Hon. RICHARD J. DURBIN, pushed around by any politicians. help to ensure the delivery of its mission Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Sheriff Mahoney wrote—and I want which is to ensure equity in the administra- Senate, Washington, DC. to quote his words after some of the tion of justice in the provision of public serv- Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL outrageous charges that have been ice to all communities, and to serve as the Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, made against Ms. Clarke this after- conscience of law enforcement by being com- Washington, DC. noon. Sheriff Mahoney wrote: ‘‘Build- mitted to Justice by Action. Hon. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, ing trust between law enforcement and Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, In closing, this correspondence acts as a U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. communities is essential for law en- formal endorsement of Ms. Kristen Clarke as forcement to effectively serve all mem- DEAR MAJORITY LEADER SCHUMER, MINOR- the next Head of the U.S. Department of Jus- ITY LEADER MCCONNELL, CHAIRMAN DURBIN, bers of our community. It is with this tice Civil Rights Division. AND RANKING MEMBER GRASSLEY: The His- in mind that I strongly support Kristen Sincerely, panic American Police Command Officers Clarke. Ms. Clarke has built trust in DWAYNE A. CRAWFORD, Association (HAPCOA) wishes to support and every stage of her career.’’ Executive Director. recommend the nomination of Ms. Kristin

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Blunt Hagerty Romney ture of law enforcement’’ by assisting law Sincerely, Boozman Hawley Rounds Braun Hoeven Rubio enforcement, criminal justice and commu- DAVID J. MAHONEY, Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse nity organizations nationwide in their ef- Sheriff, Dane County, Wisconsin. forts to recruit, train, mentor and promote Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) Mr. DURBIN. The point I am trying Cassidy Johnson Scott (SC) qualified Hispanic American men and women Cornyn Lankford Shelby committed to a career in the criminal jus- to make is this: At this moment in his- Cotton Lee Sullivan tice arena and to the communities in which tory, filling this Division, the Civil Cramer Lummis Thune they serve and protect. Rights Division, on the anniversary of Crapo Marshall Tillis HAPCOA acknowledges the work ethic and George Floyd’s murder on the streets Cruz McConnell Toomey Daines Moran Tuberville commitment of Ms. Clarke and believe that of Minneapolis, we are choosing the she will be an effective leader as the next Ernst Murkowski Wicker Head of the DOJ Civil Rights Division. first woman of color in the history of Fischer Paul Young Sincerely, the United States to head this Divi- NOT VOTING—1 sion. It is a historic choice. It ANTHONY CHAPA, Kennedy Executive Director shouldn’t be trivialized by those who -- want to paint a caricature of this The nomination was confirmed. DANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, woman not even close to the truth. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under April 29, 2021. shouldn’t be trivialized by ignoring the the previous order, the motion to re- Hon. CHARLES E. SCHUMER, many endorsements she rightfully reconsider is considered made and laid Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, ceived because of her good life’s work, upon the table and the President will Washington, DC. be immediately notified of the Senate’s Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, having spent her entire career defending the civil rights of all Americans. action. Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, The Senator from Kansas is recog- Washington, DC. Ms. Clarke is the right person for the nized. Hon. RICHARD J. DURBIN, job. President Joseph Biden believes Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, that. The Attorney General believes it, CORONAVIRUS U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. and I believe it as well. At a time when Mr. MARSHALL. Madam President, I Hon. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, we have seen an appalling rise in hate am here today to talk about the ori- Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, gins of the COVID–19 virus. I want to U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. crimes, we need someone with her experience to head this Division. stop and thank the scientists and jour- DEAR MAJORITY LEADER SCHUMER, MINOR- nalists who risked and in some in- ITY LEADER MCCONNELL, CHAIRMAN DURBIN I urge my colleagues to take note of stances gave their lives to get the ge- AND RANKING MEMBER GRASSLEY: I write to the continued need for the Civil Rights netic sequence of the virus and some express my strong support for Kristen Division to do its important work 150 hints of its origin out to the rest of the Clarke, the President’s nominee to serve as years after its creation. Given that Assistant Attorney General of the Civil world to give us a fighting chance. need and Ms. Clarke’s breadth and Rights Division. I also want to thank the NIH and Dr. depth of experience, I urge all of my I serve as the Sheriff in Dane County, Wis- Francis Collins, whose team was able colleagues to vote in favor of her nomi- consin. I was first elected to this position in to stabilize the virus within a matter 2006 and have served four terms in office, and nation. of weeks and share that technology have over 40 years of service in law enforce- I yield the floor. ment. Our office serves the city of Madison, with the world. This helped to quickly VOTE ON CLARKE NOMINATION the capital of Wisconsin, and its surrounding launch the success of Operation Warp cities and towns. I also serve as President of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Speed, as well as other research for the National Sheriffs’ Association, an orga- the previous order, all postcloture time testing, anti-virals, and vaccines. nization I hold in very high regard. has expired. But now here we are 16 months into Building trust between law enforcement The question is, Will the Senate ad- the most catastrophic health disaster and communities is essential for law enforce- vise and consent to the Clarke nomina- of our lifetime, and we still have more ment to effectively serve all members of our tion? community. This overarching value is a bed- questions than answers. At least 3 mil- rock principle that has guided my steward- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I ask for the yeas lion lives have been claimed by the ship of the Sheriff’s office, and is shared by and nays. virus, and we still don’t know its ori- law enforcement leaders all across the coun- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a gin. More specifically, we don’t know try. This bedrock value is also important to sufficient second? its geographical or biological origin. federal law enforcement leaders, who partner There appears to be a sufficient sec- The world deserves to know and needs with state and local law enforcement to pro- ond. to know where and how it started. Was mote public safety and build public trust. it naturally occurring, or was it made It is with this in mind that I strongly sup- The clerk will call the roll. port Kristen Clarke, the President’s Civil The senior assistant legislative clerk in a lab? Rights Division nominee. Ms. Clarke has called the roll. I am here today to tell you, the pre- built trust at every stage of her career. When Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is ponderance of evidence suggests that she was a federal prosecutor as a young at- necessarily absent: the Senator from this virus leaked from a lab in Wuhan. torney, she gained the trust of federal agents Louisiana (Mr. KENNEDY). But first let’s look at the mounting and domestic violence survivors and crime The result was announced—yeas 51, evidence suggesting that COVID–19 is victims. When she was the Chief of the Civil nays 48, as follows: truly a supervirus, the product of lab Rights Bureau in the New York State Attor- manipulations, including viral gain of ney General’s office, she built trust among Rollcall Vote No. 203 Ex.] function. In order to do this, we need New Yorkers to protect their rights to prac- YEAS—51 tice their faiths, to allow for language ac- to look at the world history of two Baldwin Durbin Manchin similar events and the great work of cess, and to protect against discrimination Bennet Feinstein Markey at work. When Ms. Clarke left government Blumenthal Gillibrand Menendez scientists surrounding the containment service to lead the non-profit Lawyers’ Com- Booker Hassan Merkley of SARS in 2002 and MERS in 2012. mittee of Civil Rights Under Law, Ms. Clarke Brown Heinrich Murphy For SARS, it took 4 months to find gained the trust of hate crimes victims and Cantwell Hickenlooper Murray Cardin Hirono Ossoff an intermediate host, a civet, a rac- survivors, to ensure that they could obtain coon-looking mammal. Yes, it only justice against their perpetrators. Carper Kaine Padilla Casey Kelly Peters As a tireless advocate for those who have took 4 months to prove that the SARS Collins King Reed virus went from a bat to a civet to a been targeted by inequality, hate, and dis- Coons Klobuchar Rosen crimination, Ms. Clarke is exactly the type Cortez Masto Leahy Sanders human. Significantly, scientists found of person who should be charged with guard- Duckworth Luja´ n Schatz 24 viral ancestors to SARS, as the virus

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But camels. a cleaver that can recognize—you what we can’t do is keep burying our Yet, with COVID–19, here we are guessed it—a perfect spot on the heads in the sand, which is why I am some 16 months later, and we have no COVID–19 spike. Bats don’t have this calling on the U.S. delegation to the intermediate host and no COVID–19 ability, but human lung cells do. World Health Assembly meeting this found in a live bat. The Chinese tell us Anyway, what happens is, after the week to do everything in their power they tested over 80,000 viral sequences COVID–19 virus attaches to the human to ensure that a full and unrestricted and have come up empty. Coincidence? lung cell like glue, the human lung cell international scientific and forensic in- No precursors, no grandfather or cleaves the COVID–19 in this perfect vestigation into the origins will be au- great-grandfathers, nothing close to re- spot, and only after this cleavage oc- thorized and also for a parallel com- sembling COVID–19 has been found in curs can the virus dump its genetic prehensive, bipartisan Senate inves- nature. As a matter of fact, the closest makeup into the human cell and take tigation into the origins as well. virus we know of to COVID–19 is over the human genetic machinery. When that is finished, we need to RaTG13, which has called the Wuhan Now, just don’t forget your ninth take up the guardrails for viral gain-of- Institute of Virology home for several grade biology class. A virus needs an- function studies. But in the meantime, years. This virus was supposedly from other organism to reproduce, and this the American people—really the entire bats in Yunnan and transported by sci- COVID–19 virus, once it grabs a human world—deserve to know the answers to entists to the Wuhan viral lab, but of lung cell, it is not letting go until it the origins of the COVID–19 virus. course the Chinese won’t hand the takes over and starts to multiply like virus over to the world now for further rabbits. After one cell grabs hold and I yield the floor. study. dumps its genetic content, a chain re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Is it possible that RaTG13 could have action occurs that really reminds me of ator from Vermont. been manipulated into COVID–19? a nuclear chain reaction. Once viral S. 1260 Some experts would say yes. And we replication ignites, it is next to impos- know, based upon the words of the WIV sible to stop. Mr. SANDERS. Madam President, I researcher, Dr. Shi, that the WIV had There are more microbiology nuances want to rise to say a few words about eight similar viruses to RaTG13, but we could talk about and why this the U.S. Innovation and Competition China won’t share those either. What supervirus is not seemingly a virus Act, which we are debating today. I are they hiding? from Mother Nature, but I think you think that the thrust of that act and Here is another interesting feature of get my point. Yes, I could be wrong. I what we are trying to accomplish is COVID–19. It likes humans more than hope I am wrong. But only the Wuhan enormously important. bats. As a matter of fact, it doesn’t labs have the data to prove me wrong, Right now, as I think most people harm bats. So the CCP propaganda and I am afraid the data that would know, we have a crisis in terms of claims this virus comes from bats, but prove me right or wrong has been for- microchip production here in the it doesn’t like bats. Riddle me that. ever destroyed. United States, and we are becoming in- Furthermore, no ancestors of COVID– The geographical origination of this creasingly dependent upon countries 19 have been found. Recall what typi- virus is much less complex to discuss. all over the world. For our own manu- cally occurs in nature is multiple Today, all evidence points to the geo- facturing sector—the automobile sec- mutations, just like with the SARS in- graphical start of this virus from or in tor, the electronics sector—that is a fection. We should be able to find mul- very close proximity to the Wuhan very bad position to be in, and also, ob- tiple mutations as the virus goes from labs. The wet market origination the- viously, being dependent on other bat loving, to an intermediate liking ory has been completely dismantled countries for microchips is a dangerous animal, to human liking, to human and is really nothing more than the place to be in terms of national secu- loving. We would certainly welcome usual CCP propaganda and coverup rity. contrary evidence from the Wuhan that we have all seen too often. I especially like provisions in this labs. Now we know without any doubt that Now if you will, forgive me for being multiple infections predated the Janu- legislation which will increase funding a bit of a biology lover, but as a physi- ary 2020 event surrounding the wet for research and development, increase cian, I think we have to consider just market theory, and all these infections funding for science and technology, and how utterly ferocious and seemingly can be traced to a close proximity of invest in more Ph.D.s. We need more too perfect for nature this virus really the Wuhan labs. In fact, U.S. intel- Ph.D.s in our country in science, tech- is. ligence reports recently confirmed nology, engineering, and math. I think COVID–19 has a very unique spike what we have known for months—that those are very important steps in the protein made up by two units. The first some WIV researchers were hospital- right direction. unit has an amazing affinity for human ized as early as the fall of 2019. But I do have some very serious con- lung cells. It sticks like glue to human Just to be clear, these bats that are cerns about two provisions in this bill. lung cells even if you only get a small known to harbor this family of viruses No. 1, I am deeply concerned about the whiff of it, and it uses the same human have a range of some 50 miles but live provisions which will provide $52 bil- lung receptor that researchers in the in caves in Yunnan Province approxi- lion in emergency appropriations for United States and WIV have been mately 1,000 miles away from Wuhan. the microchip industry, with no strings working on together for viral gain of The chances of a bat carrying this attached. Let me repeat that. We are function and similar lab techniques for highly infectious virus 1,000 miles away talking about $52 billion in Federal years. Perhaps this is just another co- without leaving a trail of infections be- funds—and, by the way, I suspect there incidence. tween Yunnan and the WIV would be will be more taxpayer money coming To be fair, I really do think all the like the same person walking from New to these corporations from State and research has been done with the best of York to Kansas and being struck by local government—with no strings at- intentions to develop vaccines for a lightning seven times and surviving. tached. And, second of all, there is a possible future epidemic. For all I Again, China has the evidence to provision in this bill, not an appropria- know, the research already done may prove these theories wrong, and I wel- tion but an authorization, to provide have significantly sped up the success come that data. As a physician, a Sen- some $10 billion to the Blue Origin of Operation Warp Speed. ator, a father, and a grandfather, we space company, which is owned by the Next we need to discuss one last have to assume and prepare for the wealthiest person in the world, Mr. point about this protein spike and how worst and judge the situation based Bezos.

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We are esting to note who is the largest share- buy back their own stock, not talking about an industry, interest- holder in that company. Well, it should outsource American jobs overseas, not ingly enough, that, at the same time not surprise anybody because this is repeal existing collective bargaining we are now trying to provide corporate how countries around the world do in- agreements, and remain neutral in any welfare to them, is an industry that dustrial policy, but the largest share- union organizing effort. has shut down over 780 manufacturing holder in TSMC is the Government of Again, these are not new ideas, not plants in the United States over the Taiwan. So when you give TSMC radical ideas. All of these conditions past several decades and laid off 150,000 money, you are giving that money di- are identical to the conditions that American workers. So what you have is rectly to the Government of Taiwan. were placed in the CARES Act, which a situation that, over the last two dec- Samsung, another very large cor- passed 96 to nothing. ades, these very large corporations porate entity, South Korean, it owns I also want to say a word about the said: Why do I want to stay in the several plants in Texas. So what we are provision in there that authorizes $10 United States of America, pay workers looking at here is a reality where tax- billion for Blue Origin, a company here a living wage, protect environ- payer money from working people in owned by Mr. Bezos. mental standards? I can go to compa- this country will be going to large, You know, when we were younger nies in Asia and elsewhere and buy my profitable corporations, and several of and Neil Armstrong made it to the products from them. The result, again, them are owned literally by other enti- Moon, there was incredible joy and is 780 manufacturing plants in the last ties. several decades have shut down in In total, the top five semiconductor pride in this country that the United America, and 150,000 American workers companies that may well receive States of America did something that were laid off. grants under this legislation made people forever had thought was impos- Now, let’s talk about how we don’t nearly $35 billion in profits and spent sible. We sent a man to the Moon, an know exactly—nobody does—where more than $18 billion buying back its extraordinary accomplishment. And this $52 billion in corporate welfare is own stock last year. the entire world watched that event going to go. But, obviously, it will go So here is the bottom line. I believe with bated breath. It was just an ex- to some of the larger microchip compa- that we do want to grow the microchip traordinary accomplishment for all of nies, and one of the very largest is industry here in the United States of humanity, not just the United States, Intel. America for reasons that everybody is but we have a special pride because Let me say a word about Intel. Last familiar with. That is the industry that was our project. year, Intel made nearly $21 billion in that we need if we are going to grow I worry very much that what we are profits. So we are proposing to provide the automobile industry, the elec- seeing now are two of the wealthiest many billions of dollars to a company tronics industry, and every other in- people in this country—Mr. Musk, Elon that, last year, made $21 billion in prof- dustry in this country. And we need to Musk, and Mr. Bezos—deciding that its. They spent $14.2 billion on stock not be dependent upon China and other they are going to take control over our buybacks—$14.2 billion on stock countries for the microchips that are space efforts to get to the Moon and buybacks. And, by the way, this com- used in these products. maybe even the extraordinary accom- pany which is in line for a major infu- So I am sympathetic to the goal of plishment of getting to Mars. What an sion of U.S. taxpayer money, provided this bill, but I am not sympathetic accomplishment that would be. $110 million signing bonus to its CEO, with the idea of simply laying out $52 But I have to tell you that I have a Patrick Gelsinger. billion of taxpayers’ money with no real problem that, to a significant de- Since 2015, this very same company, strings attached. gree, we are privatizing that effort. So Intel, has shipped over 1,000 jobs over- That is why I have introduced Senate that as a nation, we will not sit with seas. Now, interestingly enough, Intel’s amendment No. 2016. This amendment pride in saying we did it but instead CEO has admitted recently that it does would prevent microchip companies saying, well, maybe Mr. Bezos or not need corporate welfare. Let’s give from receiving taxpayer assistance un- maybe Mr. Musk sent somebody to the them credit for that. The CEO recently less they agree to issue warrants to the Moon or maybe even to Mars. This is said his investment in America ‘‘does Federal Government. something that should be an American not depend on a penny of government If private companies are going to effort, that all of us should be part of support or state support or any other benefit from over $52 billion in tax- and not simply be a private corpora- investments to make it successful and payer subsidies, the financial gains tion undertaking. So I have a real never will.’’ They are prepared to do it made by these companies must be problem with the authorization of $10 on their own, which is what we hope shared with the American people, not billion going to somebody who, among just wealthy shareholders. In other most private corporations would do. other things, is the wealthiest person words, all this amendment says is that Now, among the other very large, in this country. leading microchip companies is the if these companies want taxpayer as- So what I hope very much is that my well-known Texas Instruments. They sistance, we are not going to socialize amendment will be a part of the man- may well be in line to receive billions all of the risks and privatize all of the agers’ amendments. I suspect there are of dollars in corporate welfare as well profits. Republicans who often tell us about under this piece of legislation. And let me be very clear; this is not Last year, Texas Instruments made a radical idea. This is not something wanting to save taxpayer dollars and $5.6 billion in profits and spent $2.5 bil- that I made up or any other Senator not just throw them about who would lion buying back its own stock, while made up. These exact conditions were be sympathetic to this effort, and I it has outsourced thousands of jobs to imposed on corporations that received know there are a number of Democrats low-wage countries. The CEO of Texas taxpayer assistance in the bipartisan who are as well. So I would hope very Instruments made over $30 million in CARES Act, which passed the Senate much that my amendment No. 2016, total compensation last year—more 96 to 0. In other words, every Member which will be modified to just include than 400 times what the median worker of the U.S. Senate has already voted provisions that were in the CARES bill, at that company made. And this is also for the conditions that are in the that it will be included in the man- another company in line to receive bil- amendment that I cosponsored by Sen- agers’ amendments that we will be vot- lions and billions of dollars in Federal ator WARREN, by the way. They are in ing on shortly. corporate welfare. the amendment that we are offering. With that, I leave the microphone. Who else might receive corporate Further, this amendment will also The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- welfare under this bill? Well, how require companies—again, all of this ator from Texas.

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After oil and gas powerhouse, which we are, the socialist paradise that is the Green years of building our energy independ- but most folks don’t know that we are New Deal to a more targeted but no ence and strengthening our energy se- the No. 1 producer of energy from wind, more realistic net zero emissions bill. curity, now is not the time to turn the No. 1 renewable resource. In fact, Tomorrow, as I suggested, the Fi- back the clock. We simply should not we now produce one-quarter of all wind nance Committee will mark up the lat- put ourselves in a position where we energy in the United States. So if est proposal, legislation introduced by are reliant on any other country, let Texas were a country—and my friend Chairman WYDEN known by the innoc- alone our adversaries, to keep our from Vermont may be interested in uous name of the Clean Energy for lights on and to keep our economy this—we would be the fifth largest America Act. But the bill is anything humming. wind energy producer in the world. but innocuous. The bill proposes a com- And the consequences don’t stop Mr. SANDERS. I did know that. plete overhaul of the energy tax code there. Beyond harming our energy se- Mr. CORNYN. And we don’t have any to finance the full gamut of clean en- curity, the legislation that the Finance plans of stopping there. We are also ergy policies. At its core, though, it is Committee will consider tomorrow making serious strides in energy inno- an anti-fossil fuel bill. would kill countless high-paying jobs. vation. Given the fact that more than 60 per- It would weaken our global competi- A couple of years ago, I visited the cent of our electricity is generated by tiveness and reverse the economic NET Power plant in La Porte, TX, fossil fuels, that strikes me as a pretty gains we have made because of a thriv- right outside of Houston. NET Power is radical position to take. This proposal ing oil and gas industry. And that is significant because it has developed a uses a variety of tax increases to place just scratching the surface of this mis- first-of-its-kind power system that gen- a squeeze on fossil fuel producers and guided bill. erates affordable zero-emissions elec- to push America toward renewables, One of the most outrageous provi- tricity. Using their unique carbon cap- which accounted for no less than 20 sions, though, is the electric vehicle ture technology, they have taken nat- percent of our energy production last tax credit proposal. We all know that ural gas, one of the most prevalent and year. In other words, they want to push out of the 280 million cars on the road affordable energy sources, and made it us into the renewable space that only in America, the vast majority of Amer- emission-free. That is what innovation accounted for 20 percent of our energy icans drive cars that run on gas or die- can produce: emission-free electricity production—completely unrealistic. sel. When they fill up their tank at the This proposal would drive up costs from natural gas. gas station, they pay a user fee, or a for American energy producers and As impressive as this project is, tax, on every gallon they buy. Some of consumers, who would be the ones ulti- though, it is made even better by the that money goes into the highway mately footing the bill. Namely, senior fact that it is not unique. Private com- trust fund, the pot of money that pays citizens and those on fixed incomes panies are harnessing the power of to build and repair the roads and would be the ones hurt the most. human ingenuity to make our most I also have serious concerns about bridges we drive on every day. As we used energy sources emission-free. Ear- how this dramatic shift would impact all know, though, the highway trust lier this year, for example, ExxonMobil our energy security. The higher cost of fund is in dire straits. Unless some- announced a $100 billion carbon capture domestic oil would, once again, make thing changes, the shortfall over the and storage project in the Houston the United States rely on countries next decade is expected to be nearly area, otherwise known as the energy like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela for $200 billion. capital of the world. This would create our energy needs, and obviously we can Those who drive electric cars don’t a carbon capture innovation zone to all see the dangers that would produce. buy gasoline, obviously. They don’t significantly reduce carbon emissions. Our friend John McCain aptly de- contribute to the highway trust fund. ExxonMobil estimates this project scribed Russia at one time as ‘‘a gas They don’t pay anything to drive on has the potential to store up to 100 mil- station masquerading as a country.’’ the roads and bridges every other lion metric tons of carbon per year by Well, that was pretty funny, but it is American has to pay for and ulti- the year 2040. A decade later, Houston also pretty accurate. Having the mately subsidizes. could be carbon-neutral. United States and our other allies over The proposal by the chairman of the These kind of developments, I think, a barrel because of lack of energy di- Finance Committee doubles down on are incredibly exciting, and they show- versification and domestic production this problem and makes Americans do case, once again, the power of innova- gives them a lot of power—and too even more to subsidize the pricey election not by the government but by the much power. tric vehicles owned by wealthy con- private sector. We know what it has been like for re- sumers. This legislation extends elec- If we are able to reduce emissions cent decades before we became more tric vehicle incentives, which will without harming our energy security, self-sufficient when it came to energy come at the cost of other taxpayers, raising taxes, killing high-paying jobs, production. I remember, back in 1980, without addressing the fact that elec- or driving up costs to consumers on a Jimmy Carter famously issued the Car- tric vehicles are already driving on fixed income, why wouldn’t we? Break- ter doctrine after the Soviets invaded taxpayer-funded roads virtually free of neck changes in technology have fueled Afghanistan. He suggested that if any- charge. This is incredibly expensive our economy, propelled the commu- one, any country, any adversary of the and benefits only a limited group of nications sector, and completely trans- United States were to blockade the wealthy Americans. formed our daily lives. Strait of Hormuz, it would be an act of Let’s compare the cost of this pro- It is time to harness American inge- war because the oil that flowed gram to the carbon capture projects I nuity to revolutionize the energy sec- through the Strait of Hormuz was es- mentioned. Current electric vehicle tor. Smart policies can’t prioritize only sential for our national security and subsidies equate to spending about $455 conservation, productivity, or eco- our economy. for every ton of CO2 that is reduced. As nomic power. We need to strike a bal- So why in the world would we want a reminder, this applies only to emis- ance of all three. You are simply not to return to those bad old days when sion reduction for cars. Electric vehicle going to achieve the balance by impos- we were dependent on imported en- subsidies have zero bearing on the caring heavy-handed regulations or mak- ergy? Well, this issue was further un- bon emission of the manufacturing sec- ing it more expensive. Unfortunately, derscored in 2009, when Russia effec- tor, power generation, or other emis- that seems to be exactly the path our tively turned off the gas in Ukraine for sion-intensive industries. Democratic colleagues in the Finance almost 3 weeks. This affected at least Carbon capture and storage, like the Committee want to take. 10 countries in Europe whose natural ExxonMobil project I mentioned ear- Over the last couple of years, we have gas flowed through that pipeline in lier, can apply to virtually every seen no shortage of unrealistic and Ukraine. source of emissions and at a much

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lower cost. CO2 can be abated for $100 ing Senators to come forward and offer AMENDMENT NO. 1975 to $200 per ton. That is less than half amendments that might improve the (Purpose: To set forth trade policy, negoti- the price of an electric vehicle subsidy. bill is helpful. It is hoped that we can ating objectives, and congressional over- I support efforts to reduce carbon do that again tomorrow and Thursday sight requirements relating to the response emissions to preserve our air, land, and and move toward an opportunity to to the COVID–19 pandemic) water for future generations, but those pass this bill. At the end of title III of division F, add the following: efforts don’t have to come at this sort I would point out to my colleagues— SEC. 6302. TRADE POLICY AND CONGRESSIONAL of exorbitant price. You can support all and I know the distinguished chair of OVERSIGHT OF COVID–19 RESPONSE. energy sectors and innovation and con- the Finance Committee will agree with (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of servation. These are not mutually ex- this. We have locked in six 15-minute Congress that— clusive. votes. In fairness, really, the five sub- (1) it is imperative to promote the develop- One great example is a bill I intro- sequent votes should be 10-minute ment and deployment of vaccines, including duced called the LEADING Act, which votes. We can fool around and wander to address pandemics like the pandemic re- was signed into law last year. This leg- lating to COVID–19 and its variants; in here for hours and be here until 8 or (2) as a developed nation with a long- islation incentivizes the research and we can begin at 4:45 and resume the standing commitment to promoting global development of carbon capture tech- practice that we had for years before health, innovation, access to medicine, pub- nology for natural gas and innovation we quit doing regular order in this lic welfare, and security, the United States in the energy industry at large. That is body. will continue to use the resources and tools how we can keep costs down for tax- If Members will hold each other ac- at its disposal to promote the distribution of payers and maintain this revolution in countable and if the Chair is willing to life-saving COVID–19 vaccines to other countries; the energy sector. say after a certain amount of time, if a So I will continue to push back on ef- (3) President Biden should continue to straggler is missing, that that Senator work with foreign governments, multilateral forts to weaken our energy independ- simply has missed votes, then we can institutions, nongovernmental organiza- ence and harm our economy in pursuit do this in an orderly fashion. I have an tions, manufacturers, and other stakeholders of arbitrary goals. There is simply no appointment at 5:30 that I have had to to quickly identify and address, through tar- reason to stick taxpayers with the bill cancel. Perhaps others will have to do geted and meaningful action, obstacles to for these unnecessary policies when that too. ending the COVID–19 pandemic, whether there are better commonsense ways to those obstacles are legal, regulatory, con- But we are making progress on a tractual, or otherwise; promote both innovation and conserva- very substantive bill about the future tion. (4) in any efforts to address trade-related of this country and moving toward obstacles to ending the COVID–19 pandemic, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- competing in a better way with China. President Biden should consider how any ac- ator from Washington. And I would suggest that maybe ap- tion would complement the whole-of-govern- ORDER OF BUSINESS pointments in the early afternoon ment approach of the President to ending Ms. CANTWELL. Madam President, I might be canceled, and we can get back the COVID–19 pandemic worldwide, including ask unanimous consent that the Sen- to quick votes and be considerate of how any action would impact competitive- ate resume legislative session; that the ness, innovation, and the national security others, realizing that some of us may of the United States in the short- and long- Senate resume consideration of S. 1260; miss votes if we are late. I make that term; and that the following amendments be suggestion, and I thank my colleagues (5) the President should strive to create called up and reported by number: on both sides of the aisle for the hard the most appropriate balance between access Wyden, 1975; Crapo, 1565; Paul, 2003; work in locking in these six votes. to COVID–19 vaccines and therapeutics and Ernst, 1507; Daines, 1787; and Lee, 1891; I yield back. generating an innovative environment in the further, that at 4:45 p.m. today, the United States; (6) the President should take into account Senate vote in relation to the amend- f ments in the order listed with no the efforts of malign nations or entities to obtain intellectual property of United States amendments in order to these amend- ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT—Resumed persons through forced technology transfer, ments prior to the vote in relation to theft, or espionage, and accordingly make all the amendment, with 60 affirmative The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under efforts to protect that intellectual property votes required for adoption and 2 min- the previous order, the Senate will re- from such nations or entities; and utes of debate, equally divided, prior to sume S. 1260, which the clerk will re- (7) in any efforts to address trade-related each vote. port. obstacles to ending the COVID–19 pandemic, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The bill clerk read as follows: Congress expects timely and meaningful con- objection, it is so ordered. sultations on any negotiations and any A bill (S. 1260) to establish a new Direc- agreements or decisions reached regarding f torate for Technology and Innovation in the matters of concern to members of Congress National Science Foundation, to establish a and their constituents, including issues of LEGISLATIVE SESSION regional technology hub program, to require competitiveness, innovation, and national The Senate will now resume legisla- a strategy and report on economic security, security. tive session. science, research, innovation, manufac- (b) TRADE POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO THE The Senator from Mississippi. turing, and job creation, to establish a crit- COVID–19 PANDEMIC.— ical supply chain resiliency program, and for (1) IN GENERAL.—It is the policy of the S. 1260 other purposes. United States to facilitate an effective and Mr. WICKER. Madam President, I Pending: efficient response to the global pandemic would like to be recognized for a mo- with respect to COVID–19 by expediting ac- ment before we proceed. Schumer amendment No. 1502, in the na- cess to life-saving vaccines, medicines, ture of a substitute. This is an important step in the con- diagnostics, medical equipment, and per- Cantwell amendment No. 1527 (to amend- sonal protective equipment. sideration of the Endless Frontier Act. ment No. 1502), of a perfecting nature. We have just locked in six votes for (2) ELEMENTS.—The United States Trade Representative shall pursue a timely, effec- this afternoon—two important side by AMENDMENT NOS. 1975, 1565, 2003, 1507, 1787, AND 1891 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 tive, and efficient response to the trade as- sides, WYDEN and CRAPO on Finance The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under pects of the COVID–19 pandemic, including Committee matters; a Paul amend- by endeavoring to— ment on the National Institutes of the previous order, the following (A) expedite access to medicines and life- Health funds being used in China; an amendments will be called up and re- saving products through trade facilitation Ernst amendment on the Wuhan lab; a ported by number. measures; Daines amendment on intellectual The bill clerk read as follows: (B) obtain a reduction or elimination of nontariff barriers and distortions that im- property in China; and the Lee amend- The Senator from Washington [Ms. CANT- pact the procurement of life-saving products; WELL], for herself and others, proposes en ment on stem cell research. (C) take action to increase access to bloc amendments numbered 1975, 1565, 2003, This is a great step forward; that the COVID–19 vaccines globally, while avoiding 1507, 1787, and 1891 to amendment No. 1502. Senate is proceeding this afternoon to providing access to intellectual property to regular order, and regular order allow- The amendments are as follows: nations or entities that seek to utilize the

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technology for other uses or that may other- tions, the Senate Advisory Group on Nego- AMENDMENT NO. 1507 wise pose a threat to national security; tiations and the House Advisory Group on (Purpose: To prohibit any Federal funding (D) eliminate practices that adversely af- Negotiations convened under section 104(c) of for the Wuhan Institute of Virology) fect trade in perishable or temperature-sen- the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Prior- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- sitive products, and facilitate the transfer of ities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 lowing: materials and products in a manner that pre- U.S.C. 4203(c)) and each committee of the lll serves their integrity; SEC. . PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDING Senate and the House of Representatives, FOR WUHAN INSTITUTE OF VIROL- (E) further strengthen the system of inter- and each joint committee of Congress, with OGY. national trade and investment disciplines by jurisdiction over laws that could be affected Notwithstanding any other provision of demonstrating sufficient flexibility to re- by the negotiations; and law, no Federal funding may be made avail- spond to a global crisis while retaining a bal- (D) follow the guidelines on enhanced co- able to the Wuhan Institute of Virology lo- anced approach to the rights of innovators; ordination with Congress established pursu- cated in the City of Wuhan in the People’s (F) encourage greater cooperation between ant to section 104(a)(3) of the Bipartisan Con- Republic of China. the World Trade Organization and other gressional Trade Priorities and Account- AMENDMENT NO.1787 international organizations and public-pri- ability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4203(a)(3)) re- vate partnerships, including the World garding consultations with Congress, access (Purpose: To direct the President to enforce Health Organization, the United Nations to text, and public engagement for the nego- the intellectual property provisions of the Children’s Emergency Fund (commonly re- tiations to the same extent as those guide- Economic and Trade Agreement Between ferred to as ‘‘UNICEF’’), the World Bank, lines apply to negotiations covered under the Government of the United States of and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; and that section. America and the Government of China) (G) take into account other legitimate do- (4) CONSULTATION WITH CONGRESS BEFORE At the end of title III of division F, add the mestic policies of the United States, includ- CONCLUDING NEGOTIATIONS.— following: ing health and safety, national security, con- (A) CONSULTATION.—Before either reaching SEC. 6302. ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL sumer interests, intellectual property rights, a final agreement or exercising authority PROPERTY PROVISIONS OF ECO- and the laws and regulations related thereto. provided under section 122(b)(3) of the Uru- NOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT BE- (c) CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT, CONSULTA- guay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. TWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TIONS, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION.— 3532(b)(3)) pursuant to the trade policies de- (1) INTENT TO NEGOTIATE.—If the United THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA. scribed in subsection (b), the United States States Trade Representative enters any ne- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Trade Representative shall consult with— gotiation pursuant to the trade policies de- Congress that— (i) the Committee on Finance of the Sen- scribed in subsection (b), the Trade Rep- (1) the Agreement includes significant ate and the Committee on Ways and Means resentative shall— mandates for the People’s Republic of China of the House of Representatives; (A) submit to Congress and publish in the related to its domestic intellectual property (ii) each committee of the Senate and the Federal Register a statement specifying the regime, including with respect to copyrights, House of Representatives, and each joint objectives of the United States in pursuing trademarks, trade secrets, and patents; committee of Congress, with jurisdiction the negotiation; and (2) the changes included in the Agreement, over laws that could be affected by the (B) submit to Congress an assessment of if implemented effectively, should improve how and to what extent entering the nego- agreement or exercise of authority; and the domestic intellectual property frame- tiation will achieve the trade policies de- (iii) the Senate Advisory Group on Nego- work of the People’s Republic of China, scribed in subsection (b). tiations and the House Advisory Group on which has historically proven to harm the Negotiations convened under section 104(c) of (2) CONSULTATION AND BRIEFING BEFORE innovation and creative communities in the the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Prior- MAKING PROPOSALS.—Before making any tex- United States; tual proposal pursuant to the trade policies ities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 (3) despite commitments made by the Gov- described in subsection (b), the United States U.S.C. 4203(c)). ernment of the People’s Republic of China Trade Representative shall— (B) SCOPE.—In conducting consultation under the Agreement, ongoing market access (A) consistent with section 242 of the Trade under subparagraph (A), the Trade Rep- barriers, uneven enforcement, measures re- Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1872), consult resentative shall— quiring forced technology transfer, and seri- with the heads of relevant Federal agencies, (i) provide the text of any proposed agree- ous deficiencies in the rule of law continue including the Secretary of Commerce, the ment for final consideration; and to make the business environment in the Secretary of Health and Human Services, (ii) consult with respect to— People’s Republic of China highly chal- and the Secretary of Defense, which shall in- (I) the nature of the agreement; and lenging for rights holders in the United clude, as appropriate, discussion of— (II) how and to what extent the agreement States; (i) the most effective means of addressing will achieve the trade policies described in (4) as reflected in the 2021 report by the the COVID–19 pandemic and any variants to subsection (b). United States Trade Representative required the COVID–19 virus, including by increasing (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms under section 182(h) of the Trade Act of 1974 the distribution of COVID–19 vaccines; ‘‘World Trade Organization’’, ‘‘WTO’’, and (19 U.S.C. 2242(h)) (commonly referred to as (ii) any sensitive technology or intellec- ‘‘WTO member’’ have the meanings given the ‘‘Special 301 Report’’), the People’s Re- tual property rights related to the proposal; those terms in section 2 of the Uruguay public of China has consistently been listed (iii) any nations or entities of concern that Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501). in that annual report since 1989 as a trading may benefit from the proposal; and AMENDMENT NO. 1565 partner of the United States that ‘‘fails to (iv) other issues that may influence nego- provide adequate and effective IP protection tiations with respect to the proposal; and (The amendment is printed in the and enforcement for U.S. inventors, creators, (B) brief members of the Committee on Fi- RECORD of May 19, 2021, under ‘‘Text of brands, manufacturers, and service pro- nance of the Senate and the Committee on Amendments.’’) viders, which, in turn, harm American work- Ways and Means of the House of Representa- ers’’; and AMENDMENT NO. 2003 tives on the proposal, including with respect (5) Congress encourages the United States to how the objectives sought by the Trade (Purpose: To prohibit the National Institutes Trade Representative, the Attorney General, Representative fit into a larger strategy of of Health and any other Federal agency the Secretary of State, the Secretary of ending the COVID–19 pandemic. from funding gain-of-function research Homeland Security, the Secretary of Com- (3) CONSULTATIONS DURING NEGOTIATIONS.— conducted in China) merce, and the Director of the United States In the course of any negotiations pursuant to At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Patent and Trademark Office— the trade policies described in subsection (b), lowing: (A) to use all available tools to ensure that the United States Trade Representative the People’s Republic of China fully imple- shall— SEC. ll. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING FOR GAIN- ments its commitments under the Agree- (A) upon request of any Member of Con- OF-FUNCTION RESEARCH CON- ment; and DUCTED IN CHINA. gress, provide access to pertinent documents (B) to actively consider additional means relating to the negotiations, including clas- (a) IN GENERAL.—No funds made available to require the People’s Republic of China to sified materials; to any Federal agency, including the Na- address unfair market access barriers, forced (B) consult closely and on a timely basis tional Institutes of Health, may be used to technology transfer requirements, and with, and keep fully apprised of the negotia- conduct gain-of-function research in China. broader intellectual property theft concerns, tions, the Committee on Finance of the Sen- (b) DEFINITION OF GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RE- including through future trade agreements ate and the Committee on Ways and Means SEARCH.—In this section, the term ‘‘gain-of- and working with partners in multilateral of the House of Representatives, including by function research’’ means any research organizations, such as the Group of 7 (G7), providing any relevant text proposals before project that may be reasonably anticipated the Group of 20 (G20), and the World Trade discussing those proposals with negotiation to confer attributes to influenza, MERS, or Organization. participants; SARS viruses such that the virus would have (b) ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT.—The (C) consult closely and on a timely basis enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility President, acting through the United States with, and keep fully apprised of the negotia- in mammals. Trade Representative, shall coordinate with

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.011 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3403 the heads of such Federal agencies as the summer. But on Memorial Day of this no one here was able to stand up and President considers appropriate to enforce year, many of us will pause to remem- represent their interests. This should the actions related to intellectual property ber the generations of Americans in be unacceptable in a 21st century de- laid out in the Agreement including— our Armed Forces who have laid down mocracy. (1) the civil, administrative, and criminal procedures and deterrent-level civil and their lives for our country. That is However, I believe that the tide is criminal penalties provided in the Agree- what Memorial Day is all about. This starting to turn. I believe we can fi- ment; and day means something special in my nally make DC statehood a reality dur- (2) by using the full enforcement authority own family. My own maternal grand- ing this Congress, the 117th Congress. of the President, including any enforcement mother was a Gold Star mother. We have a fearless champion in the authority in connection with the identifica- With the death of John McCain, I am House, Congresswoman ELEANOR tion and reporting process under section 182 the last Vietnam veteran serving in the HOLMES NORTON. With her leadership, of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242). U.S. Senate. along with that of the Speaker and (c) REPORT ON STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION The names of some 58,000 men and Leader STENY HOYER, the House passed OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days women with whom John and I served their DC statehood bill last month for after the date of the enactment of this Act, are engraved on a black granite wall the second time—the second time ever. and every 180 days thereafter, the United near the Lincoln Memorial, just a few We also have, for the first time, a States Trade Representative shall submit to miles from where we are standing President who formally supports end- the appropriate committees of Congress a re- today. The heroes named on that wall ing this policy—this modern-day pol- port on the status of the implementation by include brave men and women from icy—of taxation without representa- the People’s Republic of China of its obliga- Washington, DC, as well. Since World tion. And in the Senate, we have a tions under Chapter 1 of the Agreement. War I, in fact, over 5,000 Americans record 45 cosponsors on our bill to (2) INFORMATION IN REPORT.—Each report required by paragraph (1) shall contain infor- from the District of Columbia have lost make the District of Columbia a State, mation sufficient to enable the appropriate their lives in service to the United a number that represents Members committees of Congress to assess the extent States. And, today, roughly 15,000 DC from rural and urban areas alike. This of the compliance by the People’s Republic residents are on Active Duty or serving number has grown steadily since my of China with the Agreement, including ap- as reservists or members of the Na- friend, our former colleague, Joe Lie- propriate quantitative metrics. tional Guard in the States. That is berman—a fiercely independent Sen- (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 15,000 Americans serving dutifully in ator from Connecticut—led this charge (1) AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘Agreement’’ means the Economic and Trade Agreement the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or in the Senate before passing the baton Between the Government of the United the Coast Guard. to me in 2013. States of America and the Government of Our Nation’s Capital is home to more I know that some of our colleagues China, dated January 15, 2020. than just monuments and museums. It have said that DC statehood is uncon- (2) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- is home to Americans who work, who stitutional. To be clear, the District of GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees start businesses, and who contribute to Columbia has taken the same steps for of Congress’’ means the Committee on Fi- America’s economy. And just like all 50 statehood that 37 other States have nance of the Senate and the Committee on States represented in this body, the taken since 1791—the same steps—a Ways and Means of the House of Representa- District of Columbia is home to vet- process clearly laid out in our Con- tives. erans and servicemembers who risk stitution. This case was made clearly AMENDMENT NO. 1891 their lives for our country, even today. in a letter to Congress just this week (Purpose: To impose limitations on research) But, year after year, they come home from nearly 40 leading constitutional At the appropriate place, insert the fol- to find that they are still denied the scholars, who wrote that Congress is lowing: ability to have a real say in our Na- well within its rights to grant state- llll SEC. . LIMITATION ON RESEARCH. tion’s future. hood. None of the activities authorized by this Act may include, conduct, or support any re- These heroes are among the nearly On a different holiday later this sum- search— 700,000 Americans who call the District mer, we will be celebrating July (1) using fetal tissue obtained from an in- home and for generations have lived Fourth to remember those who fought duced abortion or any derivatives thereof; without voting representation in Con- for our independence, and I will remind (2) in which a human embryo is created or gress. That is why I view Washington, my colleagues again that the Founding destroyed, discarded, or put at risk of injury; DC’s statehood not as a Republican or Fathers, the same men who wrote our (3) in which an embryo-like entity is cre- Democratic issue, not as a political Constitution, had a rallying cry during ated wholly or in part from human cells or issue but as an American issue—as an the Revolutionary War: There is no components; (4) in which a human embryo is inten- issue of basic fairness and equality. taxation without representation. tionally created or modified to include a Earlier this year, the senior Senator Yet that is exactly what is happening heritable genetic modification; or from Utah sought to overturn a law to the citizens in the District of Co- (5) using any stem cell the derivation of passed by the DC City Council, right lumbia today. The reality is that these which would be inconsistent with the stand- here on the Senate floor. As U.S. Sen- citizens pay the most—get this, the ards established herein. ators, neither of us should have such an citizens of the District of Columbia pay The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MUR- opportunity to intervene in a local the most—in per capita Federal income PHY). The Senator from Delaware. matter like that. But in the Senate, we taxes in the United States, more than WASHINGTON, D.C. ADMISSION ACT have power over the budget of the Dis- any other State, but they have no say Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I rise trict of Columbia—let me just point in how those dollars are spent, none. this afternoon, along with several of this out—a city that has a double A- This second-class status must come our colleagues, to discuss the need to plus credit rating—double A-plus. I am to an end, and we in Congress are the end the policy of taxation without rep- an old State treasurer. That is pretty ones who can do something about it. resentation, which millions of Ameri- darned good—better than most States, Winston Churchill once said: You can cans in the District of Columbia have in fact, if you check. always count on America to do the endured for over 200 years and hun- We also have confirmation power in right thing in the end, after they have dreds of thousands still endure today. the Congress over the District’s judges, tried everything else. This policy was wrong in 1776, when an arrangement that needlessly led to It is never too late to do the right 13 colonies took on the mightiest na- extensive judicial vacancies and de- thing. The right thing to do now is to tion on Earth to end it. It is wrong layed justices for weeks, for months, ensure that nearly 700,000 Americans today, and we seek to end it through and, in some cases, for years. That is living in the District of Columbia, the enactment of S. 51, the Wash- wrong. serving in our military, voting, actu- ington, D.C. Admission Act. I reminded my colleagues that day ally have a chance to vote on the rep- In just 6 days, our country will ob- that no one in this room was elected by resentation in this body and in the serve Memorial Day, a holiday often the people of the District of Columbia. House. The right thing to do is to end observed to mark the start of summer. Nobody in this room was elected by the this policy of taxation without rep- We celebrate it to mark the start of people of the District of Columbia, and resentation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.005 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 With that, I thank you, and I yield resources for its residents. We saw this this same matter. I really talked about the floor to some of my colleagues who, firsthand in the first COVID–19 stim- Virginia then. I talked about Patrick I believe, will be joining us on this call, ulus bill. Washington, DC, received $725 Henry. including the Senator from New Jer- million less in critical aid than other The phrase ‘‘no taxation without rep- sey. less populous States. That was funding resentation’’ is a phrase that we learn The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- needed for Washington, DC, first re- coming up in elementary school. The ator from New Jersey. sponders, for COVID–19 tests, and other root of it isn’t really at the beginning Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, I am important lifesaving services. They of, say, the Declaration of Independ- honored to join in a colloquy with were treated as second-class citizens. ence or during the Revolutionary War; some of my colleagues today on this How is this fair? How is this just? that phrase really came about as colo- urgent issue to really talk about the How is this sacred honor? And how can nists rallied to oppose the Stamp Act. central function of our democracy, this be partisan? These are our sac- The Stamp Act was an act of Par- whether the ideals of this Nation are rosanct values for those of us on both liament in 1765 that put a tax on paper real for every American. sides of the aisle. This is how our de- goods, including newspapers and pam- Now, if you cut me, I am going to mocracy was intended to function. phlets and periodicals. The English bleed Jersey. But let me tell you very These were some of the elements of the Crown was getting very, very worried plainly that I am proud to have grown Revolutionary War. about the restive nature of Americans up in Jersey, but I am also proud to I am hard-pressed to believe that my pressing their case for being treated have been born in Washington, DC. colleagues on either side of the aisle equally as royal colonists and subjects This is where my parents met after col- don’t recognize that to deny the people of the Crown, but they were not happy lege. This is where they fell in love. of Washington, DC, representation is with the way they were being treated. Their first date was at the Jefferson contrary to the values that we state The Stamp Act was an attempt not Memorial, at the paddle boats there at regularly on this floor. Making DC a just to levy a tax, but it was also an at- the Reflecting Pool. They, there, re- State is truly a civil rights issue, and tempt to shut down their rights to member—telling me—just the love it is also an issue of racial justice. have political discussions. they had for each other that was al- DC is a majority-minority city, and Patrick Henry led an effort in the ready dawning, but also this fierce alle- the people of this city deserve the same Virginia General Assembly in 1765 that giance to this incredible community opportunity that other less populated came to be known as the four resolves. that is Washington, DC. My mom States have to make their voices heard He put five resolves on the table, one of talked about the activism that was in Congress. This is especially urgent which was set aside, but four resolves here. She was working for the public as we are seeing so many States around were passed, and the core of the four schools as a speech pathologist, and the country enact sweeping voting laws resolves was to protest taxation with- she talked about this patriotic feel intended to make it harder for the DC out representation. that she had, especially when she was majority—Black and Brown folks—to One of my great regrets was wanting helping to organize the March on even vote. to hear the great orators of history and Washington. The words on the Jeffer- As U.S. Senators, we have an obliga- never to have had a chance to hear son Memorial, where my parents had tion not just to pass laws but to be Patrick Henry, although I have heard their first date, at the end of Declara- stewards of democratic ideals and prin- good Patrick Henry impersonations at tion of Independence, say: ‘‘[W]e mutu- cipals. We took an oath to that. Mak- St. John’s Church in Richmond. What a ally pledge . . . our Lives, our For- ing DC a State is not just a matter of powerful speaker—the ‘‘Give me liberty tunes, and our sacred Honor.’’ civil rights for DC. It is about all of us or give me death’’ speech on the very That is what we are called to pledge because our democracy will only sur- kind of verge of the United States de- to one another, but for too long the vive as long as its true representation claring independence; his court advo- people of this city have not had the is that of all of its people. Truly, we cacy as a relatively untrained lawyer honor, the privileges, the equal citizen- know in this Nation—it has been said in Virginia on behalf of religious free- ship rights that so many others in by greater leaders before us—that in- doms so that people who were not part every State in our Union, in all parts justice anywhere is a threat to justice of the established Church of England of our democracy, enjoy. These are everywhere. could still practice their faith as they rights, as my colleague says, that The people of DC have made clear chose. But many believe that Henry’s Washington, DC—in fact, dispropor- what they want, saying it loudly. They advocacy against the Stamp Act was tionate to many other States—people deserve full citizenship rights. They de- his most powerful oratory. from this community have bled for and serve the right to vote. They deserve I read excerpts from the resolves died for. the right to have representation. They when I was here 3 weeks ago, but now This city is an extraordinary place. want to be the 51st State. They should I want to jump from Patrick Henry to It is a community. It outnumbers, in be the 51st State. somebody else who is very much in the fact, in population other States. And My parents lived for many years in spirit of Patrick Henry, and that is we believe that the ideals of one per- this city, and I heard about DC state- Frederick Douglass. son, one vote, no taxation without rep- hood as a little boy growing up in New If DC becomes a State, it will become resentation—that all of these are Jersey. For them, it was a matter of a State named in honor of the aboli- rights being denied fellow Americans. dignity and respect. It was a matter of tionist Frederick Douglass. Where is the honor in that? valuing this community and the rich- Frederick Douglass certainly was an Veterans and servicemembers living ness of its people. To them, it is a inheritor of the Patrick Henry tradi- here in DC did indeed fight for us, put shortfall in the evolution of our democ- tion. He was enslaved for the first 20 their lives on the line for us, but do not racy that the people of this great city years of his life, and then following the have equal citizenship rights. should be denied the very ideals that Civil War, he moved to the Nation’s The people of DC pay both local and are written on the Jefferson Memorial. Capital to become so many things—dip- Federal taxes that go to help the peo- I urge my colleagues to move on this lomat, civil rights leader, confidant of ple in red States and blue States. They and to grant this DC statehood and to President Lincoln, President Grant, are a city that pays more taxes than afford them the sacred honor that all and others. they are necessarily receiving back, Americans deserve. In his autobiography, ‘‘The Life and but when the people of DC need help, I yield the floor. Times of Frederick Douglass,’’ he when they need an advocate with vot- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- wrote: ing power, they don’t have one in this ator from Virginia. Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I am The District of Columbia is the one spot body or in the one across the hall. where there is no government for the people, The lack of representation really has thrilled to rise and join my colleagues of the people, and by the people. Its citizens consequences—serious ones—that sig- in pressing the case for DC statehood. I submit to rulers whom they have had no nificantly decreases DC’s leverage in won’t be long because I was on the choice in selecting. They obey laws which getting laws passed and securing vital floor about 3 weeks ago talking about they had no voice in making. They have a

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We Frederick Douglass echoing the Pat- of the past that led statehood for New are not always constant in that mes- rick Henry speech a century earlier Mexico and Hawaii to take perhaps sage, but we make an effort to do that. against the Stamp Act. Those words longer than should have been the We need to look in the mirror and are as true today as they were when he case—I hope we will have learned make that same effort right here at wrote them, and they were as true something from that and can move fi- home. when he wrote them as when Patrick nally to grant these 700,000-plus resi- I hear so many of my colleagues on Henry delivered them in 1765. dents of this wonderful city in our Na- the other side of the aisle talking In the history of States coming into tion’s Capital the ability to be a State. about the importance of democracy the Union, most States have some pret- The last thing I will say is this. I did around the world, but when it comes to ty interesting background and history, say this when I was on the floor 3 granting the people in the District of but there are some common themes. months ago. We haven’t added a State, Columbia the full rights of a democ- The two commonalities—but then we haven’t added a star to our flag for racy—the right to two votes in the there has been one quirk that I want to I guess 70 years now, about 70 years. I Senate and a vote in the House—they mention as I conclude—the two com- don’t think a fixed number of stars on are not there. monalities are States come into the the flag sends a message of a growing, The people of the District of Colum- Union when they achieve sufficient thriving nation. I think it might send bia are fed up and tired of the hypoc- population and when they have a dem- the message of a nation that is kind of risy. They are even more fed up about onstrated desire that is not just tem- fixed. When you are fixed and set and what my friend and colleague, the Sen- porary, effervescent, but is essentially not willing to change, I believe that ator from Virginia, was just talking fixed and permanent. can almost send a little bit of a mes- about—the fact that they contribute in In the mid-1800s, Congress would set sage of decline. every way to our country but are de- a population deadline. Say, for exam- Throughout our Nation’s history, the nied the right to have voting represen- ple, in the Northwest Territory, Michi- addition of stars to the flag has sent tation in the House and the Senate. As the Senator from Virginia said gan was told: As soon as you get to the message of an America that—we and others have said, a founding prin- 60,000 residents, then we will entertain are not done growing. We are not done ciple of our revolution was the idea you if you want to be a State, but you expanding. We are on the move. His- that nobody should be subject to tax- have to do a referendum first. tory isn’t done with us yet. ation without representation. The Sen- There is no minimum number estab- The fact that we haven’t added a ator from Virginia talked about Pat- lished by Congress in terms of popu- State—this has been the longest period rick Henry, and there are others who lation now to become a State, but we of time in the history of the United we know established that principle. would all agree that DC would pass any States where we haven’t added a star Here in the Nation’s Capital, the people minimum because DC is larger than to the flag. I think doing so would sug- of the District of Columbia pay higher States that currently are part of the gest very powerfully that the best days taxes than those in 22 other States; yet Union. So whatever criteria we might of our Nation aren’t behind us; they are they don’t have a vote in the House or set—well, you need to be of sufficient still ahead of us. two Senators to represent them. size to be a State—DC has met that. For these reasons and those articu- DC has met the second criteria as They have also had people who served lated by my colleagues, I strongly sup- in every one of our wars, who spilled well, which is demonstrated desire, port the effort for DC statehood. most recently in a referendum in 2016 blood for this country. Yet, while they I yield the floor. helped to protect our democracy from where the overwhelming sentiment of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- threats abroad, they don’t have the DC, as you would expect, was a patri- ator from Maryland. right here, in our democracy, to cast otic sentiment: We want to be a State Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I those votes for voting representatives of the greatest Nation on Earth. want to start by thanking the senior in the House and the Senate. So those two criteria have usually Senator from Delaware for his long- This is not a partisan issue. We know been sufficient for States having dem- time persistence in making sure that it shouldn’t be. We know that if every onstrated that or territories or popu- this Congress ultimately does the right Member put on a blindfold and just lations having demonstrated that to thing and makes the District of Colum- said that the people of the District of become part of the Union and to have bia the 51st State. Columbia deserve a vote without their star added to the flag of this I want to thank Congresswoman EL- thinking of the political outcome, the country. EANOR HOLMES NORTON for representing people of the District of Columbia There have been controversies, the people of the District of Columbia would have a State. though, bluntly, when States have siz- so ably. She deserves a vote in the As others have pointed out, two able minority populations. House of Representatives just like States have smaller populations, but The quest of Hawaii for statehood every other Member of the House of they have two Senators who can cast took longer than it otherwise would Representatives from the 50 States. votes here in this Chamber. The State have because many Members of this The District of Columbia deserves two of Wyoming and the State of Vermont body stood on the floor and expressed Senators right here in the U.S. Con- are both smaller population-wise than concerns about whether Hawaii would gress. the District of Columbia, but they have be a cultural match for the United I want to thank President Biden for those rights and representatives here States because of the predominant API saying that if this Senate will just get in the U.S. Senate. and indigenous population. I am sad to this bill to his desk, he will sign that We should move forward with the say that some of those who took the piece of legislation and make sure that State of Washington, Douglass Com- floor and raised those questions and ob- these people in the District of Colum- monwealth, and to hear our Republican jections were from Virginia. bia are represented as every other cit- colleagues oppose this idea, since they The State of New Mexico had a par- izen in the 50 States is currently rep- don’t want to take it on the principle ticularly rocky path to becoming a resented. of democracy—we have heard some ab- State because Members of this body, All of us come to this floor and we surd reasons given for why the District including from Virginia, took the floor hear our colleagues on both sides of the of Columbia should not be a State. and raised a question about the size, aisle talking about the importance of Here are a few. And if anybody doubts the population, the percentage of New democracy overseas. We criticize that Republican Members in the House Mexico’s indigenous and Latino popu- China, rightly, when it begins to snuff or Senate have said these things, I will lation. out the right to vote in Hong Kong. We be happy to show it to you.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25MY6.037 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 We have heard from Members of Con- I have been working on this issue for a Member of the House of Representa- gress that people of the District of Co- a long time. When I was the speaker of tives, and the people of the District lumbia don’t deserve statehood because the Maryland General Assembly almost should be likewise treated. it doesn’t have a landfill. We have 40 years ago, the Maryland General As- This is not a matter of politics; this heard that the District of Columbia sembly took action to give full rep- is a matter of fundamental rights. shouldn’t be given statehood because it resentation to the people of the Dis- America’s strength is in our values, in needs more car dealerships. First, they trict in the Congress of the United who we are as a people. Our ability to said: Well, it can’t be a State because States. That was 40 years ago, and we lead globally depends upon our doing it has no car dealerships, but now it are still working on this issue. It is the right thing at home. doesn’t have enough of them. Others long overdue that we acknowledge a We need to give the District of Co- have said: Well, because it lacks a min- shortcoming in our own system for lumbia that status. The House has al- ing industry, how could it possibly be a 700,000 residents of the District of Co- ready done this. It passed H.R. 51. It State? And then most recently, we lumbia. has done this and has given the bill to heard that it would be unfair to give I had the honor of chairing the U.S. us. All we need to do now is take it up the people of the District of a Columbia Helsinki Commission. It is the imple- and pass it. So let us act now, at long a State here because their representa- menting arm for the Helsinki Final Act last, and do what is right for the people tives would have an unfair advantage. of the Organization for Security and of the District and do what is right for They would have special superpowers Cooperation in Europe. It has the mem- the people of our Nation by correcting because they would be so close to this bership of all of the countries of Eu- this violation that we have in our sys- Capitol that they would somehow be rope and the former Soviet Union, Cen- tem. Let’s pass S. 51, led by Senator able to get an unfair leg up on every- tral Asia, Canada, and the United CARPER, for DC statehood and make body else here in the U.S. Senate. States. I mention that because in 1975, sure that America continues to lead in These are reasons that Republican those countries entered into an agree- democratic values around the world. House Members and Senators have ment on basic, fundamental demo- I yield the floor. given for denying the people of the Dis- cratic principles, including the right to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- trict of Columbia the right to state- have representative government. ator from Indiana. hood. We all know what they are. It is That document also gives us the op- Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, I ask just a wall of excuses in their trying to portunity and obligation to question unanimous consent to complete my re- obfuscate and prevent us from getting whether member states are in compli- marks before any rollcall votes. to the main issue. If you don’t want to ance with the Helsinki Final Act. Quite The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there talk about the principle of democracy, frankly, we have used that opportunity objection? change the subject. to raise issues in countries. Without objection, it is so ordered. The real concern, as we know, is that Our Presiding Officer has been very S. 1260 the people of the District of Columbia aggressive in his comments about Rus- Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, this week will cast votes for representatives in sia, and we have used that to bring up is Indy 500 Week in the State of Indi- the House and Senate who they think the fact that Russia violated the com- ana. For these 7 days, Hoosiers will be best reflect their interests, and they mitments of the Helsinki Final Act swept up in the pageantry and the tra- believe that, in the current situation, when it invaded Ukraine and when it dition of the Greatest Spectacle in those seats will go to Democratic took over Crimea, and it is still inter- Racing. Every minute this week is Members in the Senate and the House. fering with the sovereignty of Ukraine. leading toward the moment when the As my colleagues have said, the Dis- We have offered our objections when white flag comes out, signifying the trict of Columbia is comprised of a ma- Russia’s Government has stepped on final lap, when the drivers make one jority of people of color, and the Sen- the human rights of the people of its last push toward the finish line. ator from Virginia talked about the own country—like those of Aleksei I couldn’t help but think about this history of that having been an impedi- Navalny’s, the opposition leader, being annual tradition as we enter the home ment to the admission of some other imprisoned and tortured. That is in stretch on the Endless Frontier Act in States in the past before the country violation of the Helsinki Final Act. We the coming days. The legislation has did the right thing. We have the power have raised those issues. evolved and improved and grown over to do the right thing. We have raised those issues about an- the last few months. We now know it as I have here a letter from 39 constitu- the U.S. Innovation and Competition tional scholars affirming our authority other member state, Turkey, when Act, but as we head into this week, I to make the District of Columbia the they have jailed journalists or failed to thought it important to reset and 51st State. We should do it. allow civil society an opportunity to be Frederick Douglass once noted that heard, for they are violations of the refocus on why we began this journey the District of Columbia was ‘‘one spot Helsinki Final Act. in the first place. where there is no government for the For us to have credibility in raising For me, it began back in 2019, in the people, of the people, and by the peo- these issues of other countries that are gym of all places, where one morning, ple.’’ His words are a call from his- violating the fundamental principles, Senator SCHUMER and I began talking tory—a call that demands that we re- we have to self-evaluate where we are. about the need to go on offense against flect on this act of selective disenfran- If we are going to be leaders, we have the Chinese Communist Party. Since chisement that has been happening for to acknowledge our own shortcomings the Cold War, Beijing has aimed to generations and which is still hap- and take steps to eliminate those overtake America, not with weapons pening to this day right outside of this shortcomings. but through innovation, through eco- building right now. Let us change that Quite frankly, we are an outlier when nomic growth. Through Made in China today. Let us change that and make it comes to the representation for the 2025, Beijing set out with a deliberate this the 51st State and name it in people of the District of Columbia. We plan to dominate the world through honor of Frederick Douglass. have violated their basic rights. We are strategic investments and emerging I yield the floor. the only country in the world wherein technologies, all of which have the po- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the citizens of its capital do not have tential to fundamentally change this ator from Maryland. the opportunity to vote for representa- century’s economic and security envi- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I first tives in the national legislature. That ronment for good or for ill. want to thank my colleague and friend is not a distinction that we want to Until now, we have primarily focused Senator CARPER for leading this effort have. on defensive countermeasures to with S. 51, the Washington, D.C. Ad- The 700,000 people who live in the thwart aggression by the Chinese Com- mission Act. It is long overdue that we District are being denied representa- munist Party: blocking Huawei, impos- acknowledge an injustice in our coun- tion in their government. As has been ing export controls, and improving for- try and give the citizens of the District pointed out, it is larger than some of eign investment rules. Look, these pri- of Columbia their full representation our States. Those States have fewer orities are really important, and they rights by statehood. people but have two U.S. Senators and must remain part of the mix, but if

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AMENDMENT NO. 1565 tantly, will stop an action that does The Endless Frontier Act was and is Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise not further vaccine access or present a our effort to do just that, to make the today to speak on amendment No. 1565 risk to our national security. kinds of research and science invest- to the U.S. Innovation and Competi- Accordingly, if the administration’s ments we haven’t made for decades. We tion Act, or USICA, the underlying proposal is determined by the adminis- are creating a new Technology Direc- bill. tration’s own Agencies not to present a torate at the National Science Founda- My amendment preserves the con- risk to U.S. national security and that tion and creating regional tech hubs to stitutional authority of Congress over it positively facilitates vaccine access, ensure we are leveraging the talents international trade. It does so by en- the administration may continue nego- and abilities of Americans across the suring the President cannot waive or tiating and seeking an outcome for a country, with the corresponding eco- modify congressionally approved trade waiver. nomic benefits reaching those in the agreements, including the WTO Agree- It must not be the case that once heart of our country, not just those on ment on Trade-Related Aspects of In- Congress approves a trade agreement, the coasts. tellectual Property Rights, or TRIPS— the administration can simply with- This legislation will be a boost to our the TRIPS Agreement. And the reason draw rights or obligations under a con- economy, but make no mistake—it is is that the TRIPS Agreement, like the gressionally approved trade agreement not just about the economy. This is USICA, contains provisions that facili- or alter its terms however it sees fit. about deciding which standards, which tate the leadership of the United Yet that is exactly what the adminis- values are going to animate these new States in scientific and technological tration is seeking to do here. technologies in the future: the values innovation. If we were to accept that proposition, we see cracking down on protesters in China is challenging that leadership what is the point for Congress’s ap- the streets of Hong Kong? the values through predatory practices aimed at proving any future trade agreement if that enslave millions of Uighurs in our highest value sectors, including the administration can simply alter it Xinjiang? our American values, which our pharmaceutical sector. Plain and without again coming to Congress to recognize that all men are created simple, China wants our intellectual make that change? equal and are endowed by their Creator property. This amendment ensures that the ad- with certain unalienable rights? Remarkably, the administration an- ministration’s proposal will, in fact, America is watching, and the free nounced, without consulting Congress, get a vote by applying fast-track-like world is watching. All who are watch- that it would support a waiver of U.S. procedures to its conclusions. It also ing should be encouraged. You see, this intellectual property rights under the prohibits our IP from going to China or body has largely embraced this objec- TRIPS Agreement with respect to vac- Russia. tive. We have continued to go through cines. Moreover, the U.S. Trade Rep- I have only one redline, which I sus- the regular Senate order—an increas- resentative declined to confirm that pect all of you share: The administra- ingly rare accomplishment in this she would oppose letting this waiver tion may not waive U.S. IP rights body—of allowing each Member to offer extend to China. under the TRIPS Agreement to China amendments to improve this legisla- Colleagues, there are vaccines pre- and Russia. Congress approved the tion. In fact, it was marked up in the cisely because the innovative U.S. entry of these two countries into the Senate Commerce Committee and ap- firms exist because of strong IP protec- WTO precisely because we wanted to proved by a vote of 24 to 4. Last week, tions. The problem with access to vac- hold them accountable to WTO rules. it came to the Senate floor, and we cines is not intellectual property. The Russia and China are a threat to considered more amendments. This problem is the manufacturing capacity. American innovation and the principle week, we will consider even more This amendment I am proposing al- reason why the USICA is before us on amendments. lows the administration to proceed, the floor of the Senate today. So why As is typically the case in regular providing it is willing to make the would we then allow the administra- order, nobody gets everything he case, including by presenting evidence tion to legally bless their malfeasance? wants, including the bill’s authors. As and respecting Congress’s authority. If we must stand together and waive one example, through the markup proc- The outcome is subject to congres- the IP rights of Americans, the least ess, less investment than I had origi- sional approval, just like the original we can do is insist that China and Rus- nally proposed will now be provided to TRIPS Agreement. sia, which tout the successes of their the NSF Tech Directorate, but that is I also demand real consultation with own vaccines, not be allowed to take OK. It is OK because this change and Congress. My colleague’s amendment hard-earned U.S. technology. others are ones I can live with so that provides only that the administration This concern is particularly valid we can come together and prove that will provide relevant proposals and per- since the Chinese Government is ac- our system works while advancing a tinent documents to Congress related tively trying to steal mRNA tech- once-in-a-generation investment in to the final agreement. There is no rea- nology, and its efforts to develop such science and technology. son to grant this leeway to the admin- technology is led, in fact, by an arm of We must send a message to the au- istration given its existing failure to the Chinese military. thoritarians in Beijing. They say we consult with us. USICA is a sincere, bipartisan effort are too divided to lead the world in the My amendment requires the adminis- to promote American innovation in the 21st century. It is time to come to- tration to provide the text of any U.S. face of China’s predations. My amend- gether and prove them wrong. proposal to Congress 5 business days ment complements that effort and As we Hoosiers say at the Indianap- before it is tabled in a trade negotia- must likewise be considered. olis Motor Speedway, the white flag is tion, not after it has agreed to amend I encourage all of my Democrat and out. This is the final lap for this bill in a congressionally approved agreement. Republican colleagues to support it. the U.S. Senate. I look forward to see- With respect to that agreement and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ing this open process through to the the other WTO agreements, we have ator from Oregon. finish line so that, together, we can spoken clearly as a body that the AMENDMENT NO. 1975 outcompete, outinnovate, and outgrow United States can withdraw from these Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President and col- the Chinese Communist Party. agreements if, and only if, Congress leagues, Senator CRAPO has brought I thank the Presiding Officer. passes a resolution to that effect. forward an amendment to the competi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- For example, it requires reports on tion bill. It deals with the Biden ad- ator from Idaho. issues central to whether the adminis- ministration’s announcement that it

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So I must unanimous consent that all votes after question now appears on the Crapo oppose Senator CRAPO’s amendment. the first be 10 minutes in length, and amendment, No. 1565. I am offering an alternative, which we are going to try to stick to it as Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I yield the Senate will also vote on shortly. best we can. So please, Members, we back my time. The fact is that even though COVID is are trying to finish. We have six votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- receding in many American commu- We are trying to get them done. ator yields back his time. nities, the virus will still be a danger The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Mr. WYDEN. I yield back. to Americans as long as there are out- objection? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Senator breaks and mutations around the Without objection, it is so ordered. WYDEN yields back the majority time. world. VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 1975 All time has expired. That is a big reason why the Biden The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The question is on agreeing to the administration is working overtime to the previous order, there will now be 2 Crapo amendment. increase vaccine production and dis- minutes of debate equally divided prior Mr. WICKER. I ask for the yeas and tribution as quickly as possible in our to a vote in relation to the Wyden nays. country and around the world. It is amendment, No. 1975. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a also why the administration announced Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I yield sufficient second? its intention to participate in negotia- back. There appears to be a sufficient sections over the vaccine IP waivers. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time ond. U.S. Trade Representative will be in is yielded back. The clerk will call the roll. charge of our participation in those ne- The question is on agreeing to the The legislative clerk called the roll. gotiations. amendment. Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is Again, unfortunately, the Crapo Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask necessarily absent: the Senator from for the yeas and nays. amendment would tie up our U.S. Louisiana (Mr. KENNEDY). Trade Representative in bureaucratic The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a The result was announced—yeas 53, redtape and reporting for many months sufficient second? nays 46, as follows: before she could speak to any of our There appears to be a sufficient second. [Rollcall Vote No. 205 Leg.] trading partners about the issue. YEAS—53 Ambassador Tai and the Biden ad- The clerk will call the roll. ministration recognize that the TRIPS The senior assistant legislative clerk Barrasso Grassley Portman called the roll. Blackburn Hagerty Risch waiver is not going to end the pan- Blunt Hawley Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is Romney demic overnight. However, the Amer- Boozman Hoeven Rounds ican people and countries around the necessarily absent: the Senator from Braun Hyde-Smith Rubio Burr Inhofe world cannot afford the delay that the Louisiana (Mr. KENNEDY). Sasse The result was announced—yeas 50, Capito Johnson Scott (FL) Crapo amendment would cause. Cassidy Kelly Scott (SC) nays 49, as follows: Collins King The Crapo amendment puts the U.S. Shelby Cornyn Lankford [Rollcall Vote No. 204 Leg.] Sinema Trade Representative into what Cotton Lee YEAS—50 Sullivan amounts to a straitjacket, making it Cramer Lummis hard—if not impossible—to negotiate Baldwin Hickenlooper Reed Crapo Manchin Thune Tillis fixes or modifications to any trade Bennet Hirono Rosen Cruz Marshall Blumenthal Kaine Sanders Daines McConnell Toomey agreement, for any reason. It would Booker Kelly Schatz Ernst Moran Tuberville make the process for modifying an Brown King Schumer Fischer Murkowski Wicker agreement more difficult than getting Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen Graham Paul Young Cardin Leahy Sinema into that agreement in the first place. ´ NAYS—46 Carper Lujan Smith That is a big roadblock to improve- Casey Manchin Stabenow Baldwin Heinrich Rosen Coons Markey ments that could raise standards for Tester Bennet Hickenlooper Sanders Cortez Masto Menendez workers and the environment. Van Hollen Blumenthal Hirono Schatz Duckworth Merkley Booker Kaine Schumer I will close by mentioning that I have Durbin Warner Murphy Brown Klobuchar Shaheen filed an alternative, amendment 1975. Feinstein Murray Warnock Cantwell Leahy Smith Gillibrand Ossoff Warren ´ My amendment guarantees trans- Cardin Lujan Stabenow Hassan Padilla Whitehouse parency and consultations throughout Carper Markey Tester Heinrich Peters Wyden Casey Menendez Van Hollen the negotiations. It makes clear that Coons Merkley NAYS—49 Warner the United States must promote global Cortez Masto Murphy Warnock Barrasso Graham Risch Duckworth Murray access to vaccines, all while safe- Warren guarding our IP from hostile foreign Blackburn Grassley Romney Durbin Ossoff Blunt Hagerty Rounds Feinstein Padilla Whitehouse powers and protecting American inno- Boozman Hawley Rubio Gillibrand Peters Wyden vation. Braun Hoeven Sasse Hassan Reed So here is the bottom line: It is not Burr Hyde-Smith Scott (FL) Capito Inhofe NOT VOTING—1 only possible, it is absolutely essential Scott (SC) Cassidy Johnson Shelby Kennedy Collins Lankford for our system to include strong intel- Sullivan Cornyn Lee The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. lectual property protections, as well as Thune Cotton Lummis exceptions to promote the common Tillis PETERS). On this vote, the yeas are 53, Cramer Marshall the nays are 46. good at the same time. Crapo McConnell Toomey My amendment strikes the right bal- Cruz Moran Tuberville Under the previous order requiring 60 ance. The Crapo amendment just goes Daines Murkowski Wicker votes for the adoption of this amend- Ernst Paul Young ment, the amendment is rejected. too far in the direction of blocking the Fischer Portman administration from using all available The amendment (No. 1565) was re- tools to fight the pandemic and to NOT VOTING—1 jected. make improvements to any other trade Kennedy AMENDMENT NO. 2003 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 agreements. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MAR- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under For that reason, I urge Senators to KEY). On this vote, the yeas are 50, and the previous order, there will now be 2 support my amendment, 1975. I urge the nays are 49. minutes of debate, equally divided,

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Thou- and I yield back time. sands of animals at the wet market lives from conception to natural birth The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there have innate, immeasurable dignity and have been looked at. None of them objection? have carried COVID–19. We have tried worth. They are not play things. They Without objection, it is so ordered. are not mere objects for scientific ex- to infect COVID–19 into bats. It doesn’t All time is yielded back. grow well in bats. It seems most adapt- perimentation. The question is on agreeing to the Experiments that use aborted fetal ed and suitable for humans. We may amendment. not know whether this ever arose out tissue and practices that create and de- The amendment (No. 1507) was agreed stroy human embryos or human lives of a Wuhan lab, but I think gain-of- to. in their earliest stages of development function research, where we take a (Applause.) flatly deny that truth. Unfortunately, deadly virus, sometimes much more AMENDMENT NO. 1787 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 our own tax dollars sometimes deadly than COVID, and then we in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under incentivize experiments of this very crease its transmissibility to mammals the previous order, there will be 2 min- kind. And the bill before us provides no is wrong. exceptions, no protections to prevent In 2014, NIH stopped all of this re- utes of debate, equally divided, prior to it. search. I am using the same definition the consideration of the Daines amendment No. 1787. The Endless Frontier Act includes to say any gain-of-function research over $80 billion of authorized funding should not be funded in China with Senator DAINES. Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this for key areas of biotechnology, medical U.S. taxpayer dollars. I recommend a amendment is called the Protecting IP technology, genomics, and synthetic ‘‘yes’’ vote. Act. It is a bipartisan amendment that biology without any ethical guardrails VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 2003 will help increase enforcement of the or protections for the earliest stages of Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask United States and China phase one life. unanimous consent to vitiate the 60- trade deal. Many Americans do not want to see vote requirement for this amendment This deal put in place important pro- their taxpayer dollars used to destroy, and yield back time. tections for America’s intellectual experiment on, or unethically alter The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there human life, and they shouldn’t be property, the research inventions, objection? forced to do so. Without objection, it is so ordered. copyrights, and more. Now, thankfully, there are some of All time is yielded back. China has been a notorious and serial these protections in annual appropria- The question is on agreeing to the abuser of American intellectual prop- tions measures that go through the De- amendment. erty for decades, and that is why the partment of Health and Human Serv- It seems as if the ayes have it. phase one deal put in place a number of ices. And they have been there for dec- (Applause.) important safeguards. Unfortunately, ades, but because this bill expands re- The amendment (No. 2003) was agreed China has not lived up to their end of search at the NSF, the Department of to. the deal. It is critical that we hold Commerce, and the Office of Science Mr. SCHUMER. Let’s hear it for China accountable for its commit- and Technology, which are funded RAND PAUL for passing an amendment ments. through a different appropriations bill unanimously. As we debate increasing investment through CJS, the HHS riders do not AMENDMENT NO. 1507 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 in advanced research, we cannot look apply. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the other way and allow China to con- That is why I am offering this the previous order, there will now be 2 tinue to steal American intellectual amendment, which would simply pro- minutes of debate, equally divided, on property. That is why I introduced this hibit any research funded through the the Ernst amendment No. 1507. bipartisan Protecting IP amendment Endless Frontier Act from using fetal The Senator from Iowa. with Senator CORTEZ MASTO, to ensure tissue obtained from an abortion and Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, for years the President and the USTR uses all creating, destroying, discarding or put- prior to the COVID pandemic, U.S. tax- available tools to enforce the phase one ting human embryos at risk. payer dollars were being funneled into agreement. While the NSF currently has an Communist China’s state-run Wuhan We are in a race against China and Agency policy that bans research in Institute of Virology. must remain globally competitive. which a human embryo is created or After COVID appeared in the vicinity That is why I urge my colleagues to destroyed, this would codify that. We of the Wuhan Institute, instead of co- support this commonsense and bipar- need it to codify that. We need this to operating with efforts to discover the tisan agreement. be consistent with what we do else- source of the outbreak, Chinese offi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- where to protect the sanctity of human cials instead ordered the destruction of ator from Washington. life. some of the coronavirus samples and VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 1787 Look, human lives at every stage are blocked access to the lab. Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask too precious to tinker with. Our re- China continues to obstruct inter- search and laws should uphold this unanimous consent to vitiate the 60- national efforts to discover the origins truth. This amendment would help en- vote requirement for this amendment of COVID, refusing to allow inde- sure permanent protections to do pre- and yield back all time. pendent scientists to review the data- cisely that. base of coronaviruses that were being The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- studied in the Wuhan Institute. objection? ator from Washington. Providing additional U.S. funds to Without objection, it is so ordered. Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, this subsidize any state-run lab in China, All time is yielded back. bill is an important opportunity for especially the Wuhan Institute of Vi- The question is on agreeing to the Congress to put partisanship aside and rology, goes against the very purpose amendment. help families in our country by boost- of the underlying bill, which is to sup- The amendment (No. 1787) was agreed ing American competitiveness. This port more research in the United to. means making sure American research States to better compete with China. AMENDMENT NO. 1891 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1502 is guided by science, not by ideology. My amendment would assure that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Unfortunately, with this amendment, not another dime of taxpayer dollars the previous order, there will now be 2 the Senator is doing the exact oppo- goes to subsidizing Communist China. minutes of debate, equally divided, site. This amendment says, loud and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25MY6.047 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 clear, that even during a pandemic, I first introduced this legislation in Senate proceed to its consideration; supporters will put ideology ahead of 2013. Since then, the committee has that there be 2 hours for debate equally science and ahead of patients’ health had 8 years to consider it, to ask ques- divided in the usual form; and that and gladly undermine the same type of tions, to pursue changes, and to imple- upon the use or yielding back of time, research that helped develop new ment alternative solutions, and we the Senate vote on the bill with no in- therapies for COVID–19. have. In fact, over the period of 15 tervening action or debate. This is an irresponsible, ideological years, the committee enacted nearly The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there attack on science and medical re- 250 legislative provisions designed to objection? search. And it not only undermines address the scourge of sexual assault in The Senator from Rhode Island. doctors and researchers and patients’ the military. We have modified data re- Mr. REED. Mr. President, for the rea- healthcare, it also undermines the goal porting requirements. We have added sons that I articulated last evening, I of this whole bill, which is to boost questions to surveys. We have required object. American innovation and competitive- annual reports on the status of sex of- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- ness. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. fense investigations. We have required jection is heard. VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 1891 developments of strategies to hold The Senator from New York. Mr. LEE. I call for the yeas and nays. leadership accountable. We have char- Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a tered special panels, commissions, and continue to advocate for the ability of sufficient second? advisory committees to address this this body to vote up or down on this There appears to be a sufficient sec- problem, and we have enacted their bill. This is an important moment in ond. recommendations. our Nation’s history. This is a genera- The question is on agreeing to the We have made scores of small adjust- tional change whose time has come. amendment. ments, and they have just not moved Previously, when such important re- The clerk will call the roll. the needle. The most recent annual reforms were needed, such as the don’t The bill clerk called the roll. port from the Department of Defense ask, don’t tell repeal, they were Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is proves it. Reports of sexual assault brought directly to the floor. It is time necessarily absent: the Senator from have increased virtually every single to bring this to the floor. Louisiana (Mr. KENNEDY). year and remain at record highs, while I yield the floor. The result was announced—yeas 48, prosecution and conviction rates have I suggest the absence of a quorum. nays 51, as follows: declined. The current system is not The PRESIDING OFFICER. The [Rollcall Vote No. 206 Leg.] working. We need real reform, and we clerk will call the roll. YEAS—48 have the legislation to do it. The senior assistant legislative clerk Barrasso Graham Portman In 2014, I asked for a vote on this bill, proceeded to call the roll. Blackburn Grassley Risch Blunt Hagerty Romney and it earned majority support—55 Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I ask Boozman Hawley Rounds votes—but it was filibustered. In 2015, unanimous consent that the order for Braun Hoeven Rubio again I earned majority support, but it the quorum call be rescinded. Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse was filibustered. I asked for a vote in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) Cassidy Johnson Scott (SC) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, and I was objection, it is so ordered. Cornyn Lankford Shelby denied every single time. f Cotton Lee Sullivan I am again asking on behalf of serv- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Cramer Lummis Thune icemembers who do so much for this Crapo Manchin Tillis SARY OF THE 1921 TULSA RACE country, who will sacrifice themselves Cruz Marshall Toomey MASSACRE Daines McConnell Tuberville and their lives for this Nation, and on Ernst Moran Wicker behalf of the bipartisan, filibuster- Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I ask Fischer Paul Young proof majority of Senators who support unanimous consent that the Senate NAYS—51 this legislation and want to enact this proceed to the consideration of S. Res. Baldwin Heinrich Peters reform, and this vote is being denied 234, submitted earlier today. Bennet Hickenlooper Reed again. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Blumenthal Hirono Rosen Booker Kaine Sanders How long must our servicemembers objection, it is so ordered. Brown Kelly Schatz wait for real reform? How long must The clerk will report the resolution Cantwell King Schumer they wait for a criminal justice system by title. Cardin Klobuchar Shaheen The senior assistant legislative clerk Carper Leahy Sinema that is worthy of their sacrifice? There Casey Luja´ n Smith is no persuasive argument for the need read as follows: Collins Markey Stabenow to allow more time to consider this leg- A resolution (S. Res. 234) recognizing the Coons Menendez Tester islation in committee. The committee 100th Anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Cortez Masto Merkley Van Hollen Massacre. Duckworth Murkowski Warner has had nearly a decade to consider it. Durbin Murphy Warnock Most Members of this body have had There being no objection, the Senate Feinstein Murray Warren years to consider it, and those who proceeded to consider the resolution. Gillibrand Ossoff Whitehouse Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I Hassan Padilla Wyden have had the least time to consider it, our newest Members, have already seen know of no further debate on the reso- NOT VOTING—1 the need for reform. Nine out of ten lution. Kennedy new Senators, Republicans and Demo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under crats alike, including the two new further debate? the previous order requiring 60 votes members of the Armed Services Com- Hearing none, the question is on for the adoption of this amendment, mittee, have already cosponsored this adoption of the resolution. the amendment is not agreed to. bill. The resolution (S. Res. 234) was The amendment (No. 1891) was re- This bill is now supported by 64 bi- agreed to. jected. partisan Senators who deserve to have Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I ask The Senator from New York. the opportunity to cast a vote for this unanimous consent that the preamble UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 1520 important bill. We don’t have to take be agreed to and the motions to recon- Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I the time for another incremental step. sider be considered made and laid upon rise tonight to once again call for this It is time to bring this vote to the the table with no intervening action or entire body to have the opportunity to floor. debate. consider the Military Justice Improve- I ask unanimous consent that, at a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment and Increasing Prevention Act. time to be determined by the majority objection, it is so ordered. This would ensure that people in the leader, in consultation with the Repub- The preamble was agreed to. military who have been subjected to lican leader, the Senate Armed Serv- (The resolution, with its preamble, is sexual assault and other serious crimes ices Committee be discharged from fur- printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- get the justice they deserve. ther consideration of S. 1520 and the mitted Resolutions.’’)

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Before historically Black towns in Indian Ter- tracts blues artists and all the folks 1921, Greenwood District, also known ritory. who come in. as Black Wall Street, was a vibrant, Langston, founded in 1890, and was Clearview, a town I have already thriving, prosperous Black community. named after John Mercer Langston, an mentioned, was founded in 1903 along But then, on the evening of May 31 into African-American educator and U.S. the tracks of the Fort Smith and West- the early morning of June 1, 1921, there Representative from Virginia. Seven ern Railroad, was widely known for its was a horrific massacre where hun- years later, the Oklahoma Territorial baseball team, but it is widely known dreds of Black Tulsans were murdered Legislature established the Colored Ag- now for the Hall of Fame for Black and thousands were made homeless ricultural and Normal University, Educators. It is a place that I would overnight. It was awful. which would later be called Langston encourage people to be able to stop in But as terrible as it was, that is why University. This historically Black col- and to be able to see. And it is an an- it is important to come together to lege and university has grown from 41 nual tradition where individuals from honor the victims and their families students in 1897 to over 3,000 students around the State ride in to be able to and share their stories today with fu- today. Prominent Oklahomans such as recognize Black educators to be recog- ture generations. I am honored to co- Melvin Tolson, Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, nized that year in the Hall of Fame sponsor Senator LANKFORD’s resolution Clara Luper, E. Melvin Porter, Fred- ceremony led by Dr. Nero, Sr. today to remember this anniversary. erick Moon, Marques Haynes, Zelia Brooksville, founded in 1903, origi- Together, we can all work to lift up Breaux, Isaac W. Young, Inman Page, nally named Sewell, was renamed in the story of Black Wall Street and use and Zella Black Patterson all resided 1912 in honor of the first African Amer- this anniversary to remember, reflect, in the town of Langston or called ican in the area, A.R. Brooks. and work, as we do every day, toward Langston University home. Red Bird, founded in 1907 along the reconciliation. Tatums was founded in 1895. It was Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad, I yield the floor. named after brothers Lee B. Tatum and was built on the land allotted by the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Eldridge ‘‘Doc’’ Tatum. They found Creek Nation. E.L. Barber was one of ator from Oklahoma. prosperity in 1929 when oil wells were the town’s original developers and the Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, Sen- drilled in Tatum. Norman Studios even first justice of the peace and an early ator INHOFE and I and this body have filmed a silent movie called ‘‘Black mayor. Before Red Bird officially be- just passed by voice vote a resolution Gold,’’ using the brothers in their film. came a town, Barber organized the recognizing the 100th anniversary of Taft was founded in 1902 on land al- First Baptist Church in 1889, which the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. It is a lotted to Creek Freedman. They grew to be the largest church in Red significant resolution not only to be changed their name from Twine, which Bird. able to recall what happened in that they were originally, to Taft to honor Summit was founded in 1910 along terrible time in 1921 but to also recog- the then Secretary of War and later the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Rail- nize the 13 Black towns that still re- President William Howard Taft. way. main in Oklahoma. Grayson was bustling with five gen- Vernon was founded in 1911 on Tan- It is an interesting history that we eral stores, two blacksmiths, two drug kard Ranch in the Creek Nation and have in Oklahoma, and I encourage stores, a cotton gin and a physician was home to many trailblazers such as folks to be able to find out more about shortly after it was founded in 1902. It Ella Woods, who was the first Post- us as a State. From the late 1800s to was originally known as Wildcat. It master, and Louise Wesley, who estab- the early 1900s, Black individuals and was changed in 1909 to honor the Creek lished the first school and church. families from all over the South were chief, George W. Grayson. Lima, founded in 1913 along the Chi- fleeing away from where they were Boley was a town established in 1903 cago, Rock Island, and Pacific Rail- being oppressed, and they were coming and named after J.B. Boley, a railroad road. The Mount Zion Methodist to Oklahoma, setting up vibrant com- official of the Fort Smith and Western Church was built in 1915 and still munities. Over 50 all-Black towns rose Railway, and grew to be the largest Af- stands to this day. up in Oklahoma. rican-American town in Oklahoma. And, of course, the most famous and In fact, there was some dialogue in Only 5 years after being founded, Book- prosperous of all of the Black commu- the early 1900s about possibly having er T. Washington visited the town and nities was Greenwood. Greenwood Dis- Oklahoma be an all-Black State even. wrote about the prosperity that he had trict became a thriving community These Black communities were rising witnessed. Boasting the first Black- where Black business owners, schools, up around our State looking for oppor- owned bank, the First National Bank and churches flourished. By the late tunities, freedom, and a chance for a of Boley was owned by D.J. Turner. It 1910s, it was the wealthiest Black com- better life. Thirteen of those fifty received a national charter and rose to munity in all of the United States. The towns still remain today as commu- be one of the largest and wealthiest ex- community earned the name ‘‘Black nities. Many of the individuals in these clusively Black communities. Today, Wall Street’’ from the famed African- towns are friends and people whom I Boley still hosts the Nation’s oldest American author and educator I al- know and Senator INHOFE and I have annual Black rodeo. ready spoke of, Booker T. Washington. the honor of being able to represent in Rentiesville, founded in 1903, was de- The history of these historically this great body. veloped on 40 acres owned by William Black towns is interwoven into the his- I think about Dr. Donnie Nero, Sr. He Rentie and Phoebe McIntosh. The Mis- tory of Oklahoma and the history of is the President of the African Amer- souri, Kansas and Texas Railway devel- the United States. The residents of ican Educators Hall of Fame. He is the oped a flag stop, putting Rentiesville these towns have achieved great suc- one who helped found and pull this all on the map. John Hope Franklin, a cess and faced tremendous challenges. together. He has an attitude in wonder- scholar of African-American history The stories of these Black towns and ful Clearview, OK, and he says: ‘‘One of who promoted dialogue that reshaped communities in Oklahoma are also in- the greatest motivational concepts ac- American views on race relations, was extricably linked to the events of May cessible to mankind is ‘Recognition.’’’ born in Rentiesville in 1915. The Frank- 30 through June 1 of 1921, when the He says recognition is about remem- lins later moved to Tulsa, where John Greenwood District in North Tulsa brance and acknowledgment. Hope Franklin graduated from Booker burst into flames. We are taking a moment as a Senate T. Washington. He survived the 1921 An important part of history is today to be able to acknowledge these Tulsa Race Massacre, and he went on learning from the past. It is not look- 13 Black towns that still remain in to become one of the most decorated ing at an incident in isolation. It is Oklahoma and to be able to look at historians. He inspired the John Hope what came before and after. This week- some of the history of what happened Franklin Center for Reconciliation, end, the Nation will pause and reflect during that time period. So let me Reconciliation Park in Tulsa, and an on the 100th anniversary of the 1921 walk through this somewhat. elementary school in North Tulsa. Tulsa Race Massacre, the worst race

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It was a pros- later, the residents and businesses in people that I would encounter, of all perous, thriving Black community. the Greenwood District still carry on races, of all backgrounds, a simple And it still has a history to be able to the legacy of resilience and determina- question: Has your family ever invited share in our future. tion. a family of another race to your home Maybe you have heard me share the For the past few years, I have been for dinner? story on the floor of the Senate before. working to tell this story. For some— I thought it was simple until, when I In the past several years, I talked even some Oklahomans—it is a story would ask people, I would get the same about the race massacre, here in com- that they had not heard before. Five answer back. I would ask people: Has mittee meetings and in conversations years ago, I started telling the story in your family ever invited a family of around this body. There is a signifi- Washington, DC, and when I told it, another race to your home for dinner? cance of the 100th anniversary, not just hardly anyone knew about it. Now ev- And the most common answer I got for Tulsa and my State, but for the rest eryone I speak to is familiar with the back was: I have friends of another of the Nation as well. So let me re- story. race. count this again. We have pulled this story out of the To which I would always smile and On May 30, 1921, a young Black man dark ages of history and lifted it up for say: That is not what I asked. I asked: named Dick Rowland was in downtown our Nation to be able to see and our Has your family ever invited a family Tulsa. He entered the Drexel Building Nation is looking at it. In Oklahoma, of another race to your home for din- to use the only bathroom in the area many people now know about that ter- ner? that was available for Black people to rible 2-day period when rioters set a And what I found in my State was be able to use in downtown Tulsa. community on fire and set our Nation that most individuals of every race all An incident occurred in the elevator back. But I also tell people that you answered it the same way: That has between Dick Rowland and Sarah can’t understand Tulsa and Oklahoma never happened in my house. Paige, and Sarah Paige screamed. We unless you understand May 31 and June So I would ask them a simple ques- really don’t know what happened 1 of 1921. tion. A national conversation about there, but as the doors opened, she So I worked to develop a curriculum race is not something that happens on screamed. The police did an investiga- to ensure future generations of Oklaho- TV. A national conversation on race tion and the next day they went to mans learn the accurate historic happens at our dinner tables with our Dick Rowland and they detained him events of 1921. Before we started work- families. at the Tulsa Police Department for ing on the curriculum, our schools had We should not expect that the Nation questioning before removing him to the a mandate to teach the 1921 massacre. will speak on race when our families Tulsa Courthouse to be able to be con- But there were no materials to actu- are not. And the best way for our fami- fined. ally use to teach that accurate history. lies and to show our kids that this is On May 31, 1921, the Tulsa Tribune There were no visuals. There was no normal conversation is to have a fam- released a sensationalist story claim- curriculum. Now there are. We pulled ily over of another race to sit around ing that a young Black man had at- all those together and made that re- the table. tacked a White girl in an elevator in source free to every educator in Okla- What I like to say to people is, we the Drexel Building. That story and homa and every educator in America will never get all the issues of race on long, simmering tensions in the city that wants to be able to teach that his- the table until we get our feet under led to a large group of White individ- tory accurately. the same table and just talk and just uals surrounding the courthouse to de- During this same time period, 5 or 6 get to know each other as friends. The mand that Dick Rowland be released so years ago, I started working on some- Nation will not shift on race relations he could be lynched. thing I called Solution Sundays, be- until each of our families shifts on race A group of Black men traveled to the cause when I started speaking about 6 relations. courthouse to help defend Dick Row- years ago now to individuals all around I continue to be able to challenge land from the angry mob, many of Tulsa and around the State about the this simple concept of Solution Sun- them veterans from World War I who Tulsa Race Massacre, I usually started days. By the way, if you want to pick had served honorably there. the conversation the same way: May 31 a different day, that is fine with me. After a scuffle at the downtown and June 1 of 2021, I would say, about 6 But Sunday seems to be a pretty good Tulsa courthouse, White rioters pur- years ago, the entire country is going day just to invite someone over for din- sued the men back to the Greenwood to pause. I don’t know how long. They ner or for lunch. District and the violence escalated dra- may pause for a minute. They may In just a few days, people from all matically. Literally, as the violence in- pause for an hour. They may pause for over the country will fly into Tulsa, creased, the White rioters that really a day or for a weekend. some of them for the first time. They became a mob were deputized to be But the entire country will pause and are going to participate in events to able to handle the issues in Greenwood. will look at Tulsa and look at Okla- commemorate the hundredth anniver- They gathered firearms as they ran the homa and will ask themselves one sary. It is my hope that what they see few blocks from central downtown question: What has changed in America will be a model of reconciliation for Tulsa into Greenwood just north of in race relations in the last 100 years? the rest of the country. But after the Tulsa. I said 6 years ago, that is a fair ques- anniversary passes and the crowds Houses and businesses were burned tion for someone to ask; we had better leave and the national folks will go on and looted throughout the Greenwood be able to answer it when May 31 of to doing something else, we will still be District, and the attacks lasted well 2021 comes. around. Tulsa and all of Oklahoma will into the night and well into the next Little did I know 6 years ago, when I still need to finish the work that has day before being quelled by the Okla- started asking that question and con- begun on race. homa City National Guard. In less than tinued to ask that question when it I will still be around North Tulsa. I 24 hours, 35 city blocks were destroyed was 5 years, 4 years, 3 years, 2 years, have lots of friends there. And I know by fires, 6,000 African American indi- and the next year—little did I know— there will be an ongoing dialogue, still, viduals were detained, and up to 300 about the events dealing with race that about reconciliation because the big lives were lost. would happen in the last 12 months and event that the whole world turns the Out of the 23 churches that were lo- the awakening that in the Nation real- television cameras on for doesn’t solve cated in the Greenwood area prior to ly has happened to what is still left un- the issues of race. We solve that as in- the 1921 massacre, only 13 of the done in the issue of race in America. dividuals and as a family. churches survived and only three I started something about 6 years You see, I believe, like many do, that churches were able to be rebuilt after ago. At this same time, I started ask- I have a calling toward reconciliation. being destroyed—Paradise Baptist ing about what would we say. I started As a follower of Jesus, as I read

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Public health groups And I do believe firmly that every indi- dent, before I begin, let me just say a began linking the tobacco industry to vidual can be reconciled with God, and word of thanks to my two colleagues deadly illnesses, and lead paint compa- I am glad to share that message of from Oklahoma for this moment that nies to brain damage in children. ministry. But I also believe it is a chal- we have had on the Senate floor. Ralph Nader criticized America’s car I was privileged to be waiting to give lenge to each of us to work toward rec- companies for making automobiles my remarks to hear them speak, and I onciliation. Where relationships are that were ‘‘Unsafe at Any Speed’’ and broken, we are the reconcilers, and we thought this was a wonderful moment. We have our challenges around here, causing carnage on America’s high- have a ministry and a message of rec- ways. America’s anxious corporate onciliation. but if we had more moments like this, we would get through our challenges elite saw Congress respond with new My friend Robert Turner is the pas- and unwelcome laws and saw courts re- tor of Vernon A.M.E. Church, in the better. I congratulate and thank both of my colleagues. spond with big and unwelcome ver- heart of Greenwood. He and I were vis- dicts. Something had to be done. iting last week on the phone, talking U.S. SUPREME COURT Powell’s prominence in Virginia’s through the things coming up in the Madam President, there is a scheme civic, legal, social, and corporate cir- days ahead. As I was chitchatting with afoot, a scheme I will be talking about cles had brought him attention in my friend, he said: I have to tell you in weeks ahead—a long-running, right- about my sermon that I preached a wing scheme to capture the Supreme Washington, DC. And a new client of couple of weeks ago. Court. his, the Washington, DC-based U.S. So I said: Tell me all about it. Special interests are behind the Chamber of Commerce, asked Powell Pastor Turner said: I preached on scheme. They control it through dark for his help. The Chamber commis- Matthew, the tax collector, also called money—hundreds of millions of dollars sioned from Powell a secret report, a Levi. in anonymous hidden spending. We will strategic plan for reasserting corporate And we spent some time talking dwell in later speeches on how the authority over the political arena. about that. scheme operates. The secret Powell report, titled ‘‘At- And he said: What I told my con- This first speech seeks its origins. tack on American Free Enterprise Sys- gregation was that Jesus called Mat- The scheme is secret, and because of its tem,’’ was telling. It was telling, first, thew, the tax collector, to be one of his secrecy, it is hard to know exactly for the apocalyptic certainty of its disciples, but he also called Simon the where the story should begin. tone. Powell’s opening sentence was: Zealot to be one of his disciples. The one place you could begin is with ‘‘No thoughtful person can question Now, you may not know, but the tax a corporate lawyer—the Virginian that the American system is under collectors were loyal to the Romans. Lewis Powell. An authorized biography broad attack.’’ By that, he meant the They were Jews who were loyal to the of Lewis Powell by his fellow Vir- American economic system, but that Roman authority, and the zealots were ginian, renowned UVA law professor assertion was footnoted with the par- Jews who were adamantly opposed to John Jeffries, reveals Powell to be a allel assertion that—and I am quoting the Roman authority. So, literally, tough and incisive lawyer, willing and him again—‘‘The American political Jesus grabbed two people from opposite able to make sharp, even harsh, deci- system of democracy under the rule of political perspectives—opposite, if I sions, but a man of courtly and decent law is also under attack.’’ can say it, political parties—and he matters, well settled in the White male This was, Powell asserted, ‘‘quite grabbed both of them and said: I want social and corporate elite of Richmond, new in [American history].’’ you to be my disciple. VA. There he developed his legal and ‘‘Business and the enterprise system And Pastor Turner said: There is a business career through the 1950s and are in deep trouble,’’ he wrote, ‘‘and lot that we can learn from Jesus, be- 1960s. the hour is late.’’ A successful corporate law practice ginning with what Jesus said: Every- The secret Powell report was an often entailed joining corporate one is welcome, from every political alarm. perspective, to come and follow Him. boards. Richmond was a home to Big The report is populated with liberal Pastor Turner, you are spot on. My Tobacco, and Powell’s legal career led bogeymen: the bombastic lawyer Wil- friend, keep preaching it. But excuse him on to Richmond’s tobacco and liam Kunstler; the popular author of me for noticing, Jesus is the one who other corporate boards. ‘‘The Greening of America,’’ Charles set the example, and he called all of us Richmond was Virginia’s sibling rival Reich; the consumer advocate Ralph to be able to follow it. to Charlottesville, which could boast of Now, I have to tell you, Pastor Tur- Thomas Jefferson’s nearby Monticello, Nader, whom Powell said there should ner and I don’t agree on everything. We his renowned University of Virginia, be, and I am quoting here, ‘‘no hesi- may not even vote alike, though, hon- and all the cultural and academic vi- tation to attack.’’ estly, I have never asked him how he brancy bubbling around that great uni- Against them, Powell set establish- votes. But he is my friend, and he is versity. Richmond—Richmond was the ment defenders like columnist Stewart my partner of reconciliation. working sibling, hosting the State’s Alsop and conservative economist Mil- For 6 years, I have asked people capitol and its political offices and ton Friedman. Powell cloaked the con- across Oklahoma, when May the 31st serving as its corporate center. cerns of corporate America as concerns comes and the Nation stops and asks, Powell was an ambitious Richmond of ‘‘individual freedom,’’ a rhetorical ‘‘What has changed in the last 100 corporate lawyer, and the turbulence of framework for corporate political years?’’ We should be prepared to an- the 1960s was broadly distressing to power that persists to this day. swer. That weekend is here, and each of America’s corporate elite. The civil The battle lines were drawn. Indeed, us should be able to answer that for our rights movement disrupted Jim Crow the language in the Powell report is lives and for our families. across the South, drawing out and ex- the language of battle: ‘‘attack,’’ Let’s finish the work. We are not posing to the Nation the racist vio- ‘‘frontal assault,’’ ‘‘rifle shots,’’ ‘‘war- done on racial reconciliation. Let’s fin- lence that had long enforced the social fare.’’ The recommendations are to end ish the work, starting with our own and legal norm of segregation and up- compromise and appeasement—his families, our own communities, and setting America’s all-White corporate words: ‘‘compromise’’ and ‘‘appease- our own lives. suites and boardrooms. ment’’—to understand that, as he said, God help us to carry on the ministry Anti-war protesters derided Dow ‘‘the ultimate issue may be survival’’— and the message of reconciliation. Chemical Company’s manufacture of and he underlined the word ‘‘survival’’

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Here funds.’’ He concludes: ‘‘The oppor- hearing on the report about 18 months is what he said: tunity merits the necessary effort.’’ ago, the FBI admitted in sworn testi- ‘‘Strength lies in organization, in The secret report may well have been mony that they have been asleep at the careful long-range planning and imple- the single most consequential piece of switch, essentially. mentation, in consistency of action writing that Lewis Powell ever did in a Our PSI investigation detailed the over an indefinite period of years, in long career of consequential writings. rampant theft of U.S. taxpayer-funded the scale of financing available only The tone and content of the report ac- research and intellectual property by through joint effort, and in the polit- tually explain a lot of decisions in his China by way of their so-called China ical power available only through future career. Yet this secret report re- recruitment programs, mainly the united action and national organiza- ceived no attention—not even a passing Thousand Talents Plan. China uses tions.’’ mention—in Professor Jeffries’ de- these plans to systematically find Powell recommended a propaganda tailed, authoritative, and authorized promising researchers and promising effort staffed with scholars and speak- Powell biography. research that China is interested in, ers, a propaganda effort to which The secret chamber report was not and they recruit those researchers. American business should devote ‘‘10 disclosed to the U.S. Senate in Senate These programs have not been subtle. percent of its total advertising budg- confirmation proceedings when, short- The Thousand Talents Plan is perhaps et,’’ including an effort to review and ly after delivering his secret report to the best understood of these programs, critique textbooks, especially in eco- the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Lewis although there are actually a couple nomics, political science, and soci- Powell was nominated to the U.S. Su- hundred of them. Our PSI investigation ology. preme Court by President Richard documented how the Thousand Talents ‘‘National television networks should Nixon. Plan was used to target and steal tax- be monitored in the same way that The secret report was dated August payer-funded research and IP for at textbooks should be kept under con- 23, 1971. Two months later, on October least two decades in this country, and stant surveillance,’’ he said. Corporate 22, Nixon nominated Powell to the Su- much of that research and innovation America should aggressively insist on preme Court. Lewis Powell was sworn was taken from our labs to China and the right to be heard, on ‘‘equal time,’’ in as an Associate Justice of the Su- went directly into fueling the rise of and corporate America should be ready preme Court on January 7, 1972, less the Chinese economy and the Chinese to deploy, and I am quoting him here, than 6 months after this secret report military. ‘‘whatever degree of pressure—publicly was delivered to the chamber. While this is what China has done and privately—may be necessary.’’ To be continued. and continues to do, this is really This would be ‘‘a long road,’’ Powell I yield the floor. about us. We have to get our own house warned, ‘‘and not for the fainthearted.’’ I suggest the absence of a quorum. in order. Specifically, we found that In his section entitled ‘‘The Ne- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Chinese Government has targeted glected Political Arena,’’ Powell rec- clerk will call the roll. promising U.S.-based research and re- ommended using political influence to The legislative clerk proceeded to searchers. Often, this research is fund- stem ‘‘the stampedes by politicians to call the roll. ed by U.S. taxpayers. We spend about support any legislation related to ‘con- Mr. PORTMAN. Madam President, I $150 billion a year on taxpayer-funded sumerism’ or to the ‘environment.’ ’’ ask unanimous consent that the order research in places like the National In- And, yes, Powell put the word ‘‘envi- for the quorum call be rescinded. stitutes of Health, the National ronment’’ in derogatory quote marks The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Science Foundation, and the Depart- in the original. objection, it is so ordered. ment of Energy for basic science re- ‘‘Political power,’’ Powell wrote, ‘‘is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- search. And with this legislation we necessary; . . . [it] must be assiduously ator from Ohio. are talking about tonight on the floor, cultivated; and . . . when necessary SAFEGUARDING AMERICAN INNOVATION ACT the Endless Frontier Act, we are talk- . . . must be used aggressively and Mr. PORTMAN. Madam President, I ing about a huge increase in the with determination.’’ He concluded rise today in strong support of the amount of Federal spending for this that ‘‘it is essential [to] be far more ag- Safeguarding American Innovation kind of research. gressive than in the past,’’ with ‘‘no Act. This is legislation that has been The annual $150 billion that has gone hesitation to attack,’’ ‘‘not the slight- included in the substitute amendment out over the years has been a good in- est hesitation to press vigorously in all to the bill we are working on this vestment of taxpayer dollars, I believe. political arenas,’’ and no ‘‘reluctance week, called the Endless Frontier Act, Why? Because it has led to some amaz- to penalize politically those who op- or as it has now been called, the U.S. ing things, from cures for everything pose’’ the corporate effort. In a nut- Innovation and Competition Act. from viruses to particular kinds of can- shell, no holds barred. Well, if our goal is to increase U.S. cer, to technologies that support our And then came the section of the se- competitiveness and encourage more defense base, to manufacturing tech- cret report that may have launched the U.S. innovation, we have to not only nology that has made us more efficient scheme to capture the court. It is invest in research and innovation, we as a country. But it is not good if the called ‘‘Neglected Opportunity in the have to be sure that we are keeping our U.S. taxpayer is paying for this good Courts.’’ This section focused on what investment in research and intellectual research, and then China is taking it to Powell called ‘‘exploiting judicial ac- property from being taken by our com- fuel their own economic and military tion.’’ He called it an ‘‘area of vast op- petitors and used against us. That is rise. portunity.’’ what this legislation does. China has not just stolen some of the He wrote: ‘‘Under our constitutional By the way, that is just common research funded by U.S. taxpayers; system, especially with an activist- sense, or so you would think, but that China has actually paid these grant reminded Supreme Court’’—I will inter- is not what we found during a bipar- cipients to take their research over to vene to say, of course, we have today, tisan investigation during the Perma- China at Chinese universities—again, as a result of the scheme, the most ac- nent Subcommittee on Investigations. universities affiliated with the Chinese tivist-minded Supreme Court in Amer- Instead, during a yearlong inquiry, we Communist Party. They have been ican history, but back to his quote— uncovered that our government and very clever about it. They want to be ‘‘especially with an activist-minded our research institutions over the last sure that China is a stronger compet- Supreme Court, the judiciary may be couple of decades have permitted China itor against us, and they take the re- the most important instrument for so- to take advantage of a lax U.S. ap- search delivered from the United cial, economic and political change.’’ proach to safeguarding our taxpayer- States to what is referred to as shadow

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We have made Our bill also makes other important tape and expenditures. That is not the some progress in doing that. changes informed by our investigation. idea. The idea is to have transparency Following our November 2019 PSI in- It requires the Office of Management but have it be something that is effi- vestigation I talked about and the re- and Budget, OMB, in the executive cient. But we also allow the Depart- port we issued, in December of 2020, branch to streamline and coordinate ment of Education for the first time to John Demers, the Assistant Attorney grant-making between the Federal fine universities that repeatedly fail to General for National Security and head Agencies so there is more continuity, disclose these gifts. We have actually of the Justice Department’s China Ini- accountability, and coordination when found that about 70 percent of univer- tiative, announced that more than 1,000 it comes to tracking the billions of dol- sities weren’t following the current researchers affiliated with China’s lars of taxpayer-funded grant money law, partly because there was no fine. military left the United States fol- that is being distributed. There was really no accountability. lowing a crackdown on recipients of Again, the underlying legislation All of the changes that I have out- taxpayer-funded Federal grants con- here in the Chamber tonight is about lined are necessary to help keep Amer- cealing their affiliation with China’s more money going into research. Let’s ica on the cutting edge. In order to be Thousand Talents Program. One thou- be sure that there is transparency and globally competitive, we have to be sand researchers left the United States. that we know how it is being distrib- more effective at pushing back against That news followed multiple guilty uted. We found in our investigation the specific threat from China and pleas and a string of arrests of aca- that this kind of coordination and from other nations, like Russia, Iran, demics affiliated with American uni- transparency was sorely lacking and and North Korea, looking to steal our versities for alleged crimes related to long overdue. research and our intellectual property. concealing their participation in Chi- Our legislation also allows the De- Until we start to clean up our own na’s talent recruitment programs while partment of State to deny visas to for- house and take a firmer stance against accepting American taxpayer funds and eign researchers coming to the United foreign influences here in this country taking research to China. States who they know are going to ex- trying to take our research, we are After two decades of allowing this ac- ploit the openness of our research en- going to keep losing the innovations tivity to go on, over the past 18 terprise to acquire sensitive and that we create here, and we will be less months, we have finally begun to crack emerging technologies against the na- competitive. That is why the Safe- down. In my own State of Ohio, in my tional security interests of the United guarding American Innovation Act is so important to be included in this bill. home State, there have been some re- States and to benefit an adversarial I will finish by noting that this has searchers who have been arrested. How- foreign government. been truly a nonpartisan effort—not ever, as our investigation found and This may surprise you, but the State just bipartisan but nonpartisan—from law enforcement told us, the Federal Department can’t do that now. It is a the start. We wanted to ensure that, in loophole in the law. In finalizing our Government is limited in the actions a thoughtful, smart, and effective way, language for the substitute, we worked they can take under current law. It is we were responding to the very real very closely with career State Depart- our responsibility in Congress to threat that we identified from China ment employees, who were desperate to change that. and other foreign adversaries. All of the arrests in connection with get this authority to keep, say, mem- I want to commend my partner in the Thousand Talents Plan have been bers from the People’s Liberation our PSI investigation and cosponsor of related to peripheral financial crimes, Army, who are definitely connected our legislation, Senator TOM CARPER. I like wire fraud and tax evasion, not the with the Chinese military, from com- also want to thank the Presiding Offi- core issue of the conflict of commit- ing over here and attending con- cer tonight for her role in this, for her ment, conflict of interest, the taking of ferences where sensitive, export con- contributions and her support. I also American taxpayer research, and also trolled technology is being talked want to say that I appreciate Senators taking money from China. Why? Be- about and distributed. PETERS and SCHUMER and their staff for cause it is not currently a crime to Our bill also requires foreign institu- working with us to finalize the lan- knowingly hide foreign research fund- tions and universities to tell the State guage, as well as the State Department ing on a Federal grant application, as Department whether a foreign re- and other officials from the Trump ad- an example. In other words, if you are searcher will have access to export con- ministration and the Biden administra- performing research funded by the U.S. trolled technologies and also to dem- tion who provided important assist- taxpayer and also being paid by China onstrate to the State Department that ance. to do the same research, there is no they have a plan to prevent unauthor- Safeguarding American innovation is law that states you have to disclose ized access to any export controlled always a good idea, but it is particu- that funding from China. That is just technologies at the research institu- larly important in the context of the wrong. tion. legislation before us that provides ex- Since our report, the National Insti- That is really important. It seems ceptionally large amounts of Federal tutes of Health has started to require like basic information that the State money for research to make us more that that information be disclosed. The Department would get here, that would competitive. I support that research, NIH is alone so far in requiring that. have been provided all along, but it but I don’t want the taxpayer funds to But even there, there is still no law re- hasn’t been. Providing this information go in the front door and then to have quiring disclosure. as part of the visa process should also the research go out the back door to The arrests made since our PSI re- help streamline the process for the China or other adversaries. That is not port have not been about that core State Department and for these re- what this should be about, and thanks issue of researchers hiding foreign search institutions. I think it is good to this legislation being included in funding from China and stealing our re- for both to make sure that this is clear this law, I feel confident that it will search. So we need to change the laws and we know what the rules are. not be about that. so we can give our law enforcement We also require increased trans- I yield back my time. community the tools they need to go parency in reporting foreign gifts and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- do the job that all of us expect is being contracts at our colleges and our uni- jority leader. done. versities. Those schools are now going S. 1260 The Safeguarding American Innova- to need to report any foreign gift or Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, in tion Act goes directly to the root of contract worth $50,000 or more. The a moment, I will file cloture on both

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Madam President, I On the competition bill, this legisla- got a grip back on itself and moved for- send a cloture motion to the desk. tion is the product of at least half a ward after several years of languishing, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- dozen Senate committees, working for at best. ture motion having been presented months—months—in a bipartisan way. JANUARY 6 COMMISSION under rule XXII, the Chair directs the That means that every single Member I am also going to move to file clo- clerk to read the motion. of the Senate has had their fingerprints ture on the motion to proceed to the The legislative clerk read as follows: on it in one manner or another. House-passed legislation to create an CLOTURE MOTION The Senate has been making great independent commission to investigate We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- progress so far this week. To borrow an and report on the attack of January 6, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the expression that might appeal to my setting up a potential vote this week. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby colleague and partner from Indiana, We all know the commission is an ur- move to bring to a close debate on Schumer substitute amendment No. 1502 to Calendar Senator YOUNG, we are approaching the gent, necessary idea to safeguard our No. 58, S. 1260, a bill to establish a new Direc- final straightaway of the race. We have democracy. What happened on January torate for Technology and Innovation in the completed a very efficient series of 6 was a travesty—a travesty. It risked National Science Foundation, to establish a votes on six amendments this after- America in ways we haven’t seen in regional technology hub program, to require noon, five of which were sponsored by decades, maybe even in our history al- a strategy and report on economic security, Republicans. That is in addition to four together. science, research, innovation, manufac- amendment votes we have already held In the wake of January 6, unfortu- turing, and job creation, to establish a crit- and literally dozens—dozens—of bipar- nately, too many Republicans in both ical supply chain resiliency program, and for tisan amendments that were added to Chambers have been trying to rewrite other purposes. Charles E. Schumer, Jacky Rosen, Pat- the bill before it even reached the history and sweep the despicable attack on our democracy under the rug. rick J. Leahy, Brian Schatz, Richard J. floor. Durbin, Benjamin L. Cardin, Robert P. This is regular order in action. Mem- If people believe the Big Lie—if they Casey, Jr., Christopher A. Coons, Gary bers on both sides have clamored that believe that this election was not on C. Peters, Angus S. King, Jr., Sheldon we bring bills to the floor, debate the level, spread by the Big Lie of Don- Whitehouse, Chris Van Hollen, Maria them, and ask for amendments. That is ald Trump and his legions in the Cantwell, Mazie K. Hirono, Tammy what is happening here. This is a bipar- press—our democracy erodes. At the Duckworth, Tina Smith, Ben Ray tisan bill that came out of committees core of this democracy is the belief Luja´ n. with overwhelming votes—21 to 1 in that we vote; the process is fair; and CLOTURE MOTION Foreign Relations and 22 to 4 in Com- then whoever is fairly elected we re- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I merce, with a lot of bipartisan input in spect as our leader. That has not hap- send a cloture motion to the desk. both committees and throughout—and pened for the first time in a long time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- now we are debating it on the floor. I so respect our two Republican col- ture motion having been presented I believe the depth of bipartisanship leagues on the other side of the aisle under rule XXII, the Chair directs the on this bill reveals two things: one, who say they will vote for this pro- clerk to read the motion. just how much of a hunger there is on posal. I hope many more will. We have The legislative clerk read as follows: both sides of the aisle to tackle the to get it passed. Each Member of the CLOTURE MOTION issue of American leadership in the 21st Senate is going to have to stand up and We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- century. It also shows a hunger to decide: Are you on the side of truth and ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the work in a bipartisan way, and we hope accountability or are you on the side of Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on Calendar that our colleagues will understand Donald Trump and the Big Lie? No. 58, S. 1260, a bill to establish a new Direc- that as we seek now to invoke cloture We cannot let this lie fester. We must torate for Technology and Innovation in the on the bill after we do several more get at the truth. We must restore faith National Science Foundation, to establish a amendments. in this grand, wonderful, beautiful, regional technology hub program, to require With the finish line in sight, we need evolving experiment—the greatest de- a strategy and report on economic security, to continue working together to see mocracy that has ever been seen on science, research, innovation, manufac- this bill through. As I said, we will con- Earth. We can’t let that go away. By turing, and job creation, to establish a crit- sider a few more amendments tomor- sweeping all of this under the rug and ical supply chain resiliency program, and for by having so many people believe the other purposes. row and Thursday, including a man- Charles E. Schumer, Jacky Rosen, Pat- agers’ amendment, before final pas- lies, we could see the Sun begin to set rick J. Leahy, Brian Schatz, Richard J. sage. If both sides continue to work in on America. I hope that doesn’t hap- Durbin, Benjamin L. Cardin, Robert P. good faith to schedule amendment pen. I pray that doesn’t happen. I don’t Casey, Jr., Christopher A. Coons, Gary votes, which has been the hallmark so believe it will happen because I believe C. Peters, Angus S. King, Jr., Sheldon far, there is no reason we can’t finish we will rise to the occasion and get at Whitehouse, Chris Van Hollen, Maria the competition bill by the end of the the truth. Cantwell, Mazie K. Hirono, Tammy Duckworth, Tina Smith, Ben Ray week. And we will look for a signal ORDER OF BUSINESS Luja´ n. from our Republican friends that, when Madam President, now I ask unani- we cooperate, we will move forward mous consent that when the Senate re- f and not move to block or delay unnec- sumes consideration of S. 1260 on NATIONAL COMMISSION TO INVES- essarily. Wednesday, May 26, the following TIGATE THE JANUARY 6 ATTACK Now, of this bill, again, I cannot say amendments be called up and reported ON THE UNITED STATES CAP- how important it is to the future of by number: Durbin, 2014; Kennedy, 1710; ITOL COMPLEX ACT—MOTION TO America. Investing in science and inno- Sullivan, 1911; further, that at 12 noon PROCEED vation has been a hallmark of why this tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26, the Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I country has led the world in economic Senate vote in relation to the Sullivan move to proceed to H.R. 3233. growth, in good-paying jobs, in cre- amendment and at 2:30 in relation to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ating a brighter, sunnier, happier the Durbin and Kennedy amendments, clerk will report the motion. America. Our failure to invest could with no amendments in order to these The bill clerk read as follows: lead to a real decline—a cloudiness amendments prior to a vote in relation Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 60, a bill over America and its future. We have to the amendment, with 60 affirmative (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commis- to move forward, and that is why this votes required for the adoption, with sion to Investigate the January 6 Attack on

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25MY6.059 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3417 the United States Capitol Complex, and for EXECUTIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without other purposes. objection, it is so ordered. CLOTURE MOTION f Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I EXECUTIVE CALENDAR MEMORIAL DAY send a cloture motion to the desk. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- move to proceed to executive session to Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Madam Presi- ture motion having been presented consider Calendar No. 134. dent, I rise today in remembrance and under rule XXII, the Chair directs the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The recognition of the tremendous sacrifice clerk to read the motion. question is on agreeing to the motion. of America’s fallen military members The legislative clerk read as follows: The motion was agreed to. who have given their life in service to CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The our Nation and defense of our free- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- clerk will report the nomination. doms. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The bill clerk read the nomination of As we commemorate Memorial Day Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Eric S. Lander, of Massachusetts, to be this year on Monday, May 31, we honor move to bring to a close debate on the mo- Director of the Office of Science and and remember the brave men and tion to proceed to Calendar No. 60, H.R. 3233, Technology Policy. women whose lives have been lost in a bill to establish the National Commission defense of the freedoms we hold dear. to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the CLOTURE MOTION Without their incredible sacrifice, our United States Capitol Complex, and for other Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I Nation and the very ideals of democ- purposes. send a cloture motion to the desk. Charles E. Schumer, Jacky Rosen, Pat- racy, freedom, and liberty we so proud- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- ly represent would not have endured. rick J. Leahy, Brian Schatz, Richard J. ture motion having been presented Durbin, Benjamin L. Cardin, Robert P. On this occasion, as we express our Casey, Jr., Christopher A. Coons, Gary under rule XXII, the Chair directs the Nation’s gratitude to our fallen heroes, C. Peters, Angus S. King, Jr., Sheldon clerk to read the motion. we remember the words written by Whitehouse, Christopher Murphy, Chris The legislative clerk read as follows: President Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Van Hollen, Mazie K. Hirono, Tammy CLOTURE MOTION Lydia Bixby following the loss of her Duckworth, Tina Smith, Ben Ray We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- five sons. In his letter, dated November Luja´ n. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the 21, 1864, President Lincoln wrote, ‘‘I f Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby pray that our Heavenly Father may as- move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- suage the anguish of your bereave- EXECUTIVE SESSION nation of Executive Calendar No. 134, Eric S. Lander, of Massachusetts, to be Director of ment, and leave you only the cherished the Office of Science and Technology Policy. memory of the loved and lost, and the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Charles E. Schumer, Jacky Rosen, Pat- solemn pride that must be yours to Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I rick J. Leahy, Richard J. Durbin, Ben- have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the move to proceed to executive session to jamin L. Cardin, Robert P. Casey, Jr., altar of freedom.’’ consider Calendar No. 111. Elizabeth Warren, Christopher A. Our Nation can never fully repay the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Coons, Gary C. Peters, Angus S. King, debt of gratitude owed to these fallen Jr., Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher heroes and their families. Each year, question is on agreeing to the motion. Murphy, Chris Van Hollen, Mazie K. The motion was agreed to. Hirono, Tammy Duckworth, Tina on Memorial Day, we pledge that their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Smith, Ben Ray Luja´ n. service and sacrifice will never be for- gotten. clerk will report the nomination. f The bill clerk read the nomination of We also take this opportunity to Anton George Hajjar, of Maryland, to LEGISLATIVE SESSION thank the many men, women, and or- be a Governor of the United States Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I ganizations that work every day to Postal Service for a term expiring De- ask unanimous consent the Senate re- support our military and veteran com- cember 8, 2023. sume legislative session. munity, as well as the families of fallen heroes. I especially would like to CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I objection, it is so ordered. recognize the work of American Legion Post 135, in my hometown of Naples, send a cloture motion to the desk. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- FL. The work American Legion Post ture motion having been presented UNANIMOUS CONSENT 135 and the many other veterans and under rule XXII, the Chair directs the AGREEMENT military organizations do to support our families and communities is great- clerk to read the motion. Mr. SCHUMER. I ask unanimous con- ly appreciated. The legislative clerk read as follows: sent that the mandatory quorum calls I ask that all Floridians and all CLOTURE MOTION for the cloture motions filed today, Americans join me today in pausing for Tuesday, May 25, be waived. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- a moment to reflect on the sacrifice of ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without America’s great heroes and all who Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby objection, it is so ordered. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- have made the ultimate sacrifice in nation of Executive Calendar No. 111, Anton f service to us and this great Nation. George Hajjar, of Maryland, to be a Governor UNANIMOUS CONSENT f of the United States Postal Service for a AGREEMENT—S. 1260 term expiring December 8, 2023. REMEMBERING REAR ADMIRAL Charles E. Schumer, Patty Murray, Alex Mr. SCHUMER. Notwithstanding rule RICHARD T. BRENNAN, JR. Padilla, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeff XXII, I ask unanimous consent that Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I Merkley, Jack Reed, Debbie Stabenow, the filing deadline for first degree rise today to honor RDML Richard T. Benjamin L. Cardin, Patrick J. Leahy, amendments to S. 1260 be at 2:30 p.m. Brennan, Jr., of the National Oceanic Elizabeth Warren, Jacky Rosen, Rich- on Wednesday, May 26. ard Blumenthal, Tina Smith, John and Atmospheric Administration, Hickenlooper, Michael F. Bennet, Tim The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NOAA, Commissioned Corps, one of our Kaine, Brian Schatz. objection, it is so ordered. Nation’s eight uniformed services. Ad- f f miral Brennan most recently served as the Director of the Office of Coast Sur- LEGISLATIVE SESSION MORNING BUSINESS vey, one of America’s oldest bureaus, Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I created by Thomas Jefferson in 1807 to move to proceed to legislative session. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- produce nautical charts to help the Na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ate be in a period of morning business, tion with safe shipping, national de- question is on agreeing to the motion. with Senators permitted to speak fense, and maritime boundaries. Unfor- The motion was agreed to. therein for up to 10 minutes each. tunately, Admiral Brennan passed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25MY6.064 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 away suddenly on May 13, 2021, due to More importantly, my deepest sym- pressive mental and physical aptitude, complications from surgery. He was 52 pathies go out to his wife Tracey and they have also shown their high moral years old. his two sons, Ty and Sam, who lost a character, the capacity for leadership, Former leaders of the storied ‘‘Sur- wonderful husband and loving father courage, honesty, prudence, and self- vey of the Coast,’’ going back to the far too soon. By all accounts, Admiral discipline. These appointees maintain a first superintendent, Ferdinand R. Brennan’s family were front and center steadfast commitment to service and Hassler, were either impeccable sur- in his life, and they never left his to standing up for our country. They veyors, expert scientists, ingenious en- thoughts, especially when he was away emulate the foundational character gineers, master shiphandlers, intrepid in support of NOAA’s mission. qualities upon which our service acad- explorers, or visionary risk-takers. On behalf of all the people of New emies are built. With 27 years of diverse experience and Hampshire, I ask my colleagues and all I can say, without hesitation or exag- a constant desire to learn more, Admi- Americans to join me in honoring Ad- geration that you would be hard- ral Brennan embodied all of those miral Brennan for his leadership, integ- pressed to find a more accomplished, qualities and more. He served on nearly rity, and dedicated years of service to talented, patriotic group of American every hydrographic ship in NOAA’s this grateful Nation. May he rest in citizens anywhere. They will be a cred- fleet, surveying the East Coast, Carib- peace. it to our Nation as they set off for Col- bean territories, the Gulf of Mexico and f orado Springs, Kings Point, West the Pacific Coast into remote areas of Point, and Annapolis. I look forward to Alaska, even mapping far into the Arc- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS seeing what they accomplish in the tic Ocean to support the U.S.’s Law of --- years to come. I am honored to recog- the Sea claim. Whether discovering a nize and congratulate these fine new, uncharted seamount deep in the REMEMBERING WILLIAM ‘‘BILLY’’ JORDAN JARRELL Utahns in the U.S. Senate. Chukchi Sea or uncovering the sunken Grace Bales, from Heber City, UT has remains of a lost locomotive tender car ∑ Mr. DAINES. Madam President, accepted an appointment to the U.S. off the tidal banks of the Piscataqua today I have the honor of recognizing Air Force Academy. She is a graduate River, Admiral Brennan’s endless en- the life of a great man, William of Shattuck-St. Mary’s School in Min- thusiasm for mapping our oceans and ‘‘Billy’’ Jordan Jarrell. Billy passed nesota where she was captain of the coasts was infectious to all who sailed away on May 11, 2021, after suffering soccer team and earned academic all- with him. from juvenile diabetes since he was 12. State honors. She was a high school During his various land assignments, Billy was part of a large, loving fam- Admiral Brennan provided valuable student ambassador and member of the ily. He was a beloved brother, son, technical direction to the many phys- student government. She helped lead cousin, and uncle. Growing up, Billy ical scientists, hydrographers, cartog- the cooking club and participated in a could often be found on the baseball raphers, and officers who worked for number of activities including the field, where he excelled and was even him while leading change to pull chart- knowledge bowl and debate. Grace re- inducted into the Major League Base- ing services ever more into the digital cently attended the University of age. He served as a reliable resource to ball Hall of Fame in a section dedi- Texas Dallas, where she played soccer. various maritime stakeholders and cated to Little League. He was also an Wyatt Wayne Gleed graduated from other Federal Agencies, using his effec- avid Alabama football fan. Former Stansbury High School and will soon tive interpersonal skills to bring NOAA teammates, classmates, and coworkers enter the U.S. Naval Academy. An assets to bear in addressing their con- all miss him greatly. Eagle Scout, he maintained a 4.0 GPA cerns. He notably earned the NOAA I am thankful for the passion that while taking challenging classes and Corps Commendation Medal and the Billy showed for public service and was a member the National Honor So- Department of Commerce Group Silver grateful for the time that he dedicated ciety. He earned academic all-State Medal for his service during Hurricane to advocating for a range of issues in- honors for cross country while his Irene by coordinating NOAA resources cluding energy and Native American team became the two-time 4A State to quickly reopen the port of Norfolk, issues. champions. Wyatt is a champion ar- a waterway that is as vital for national It is my honor to pay tribute to cher, an officer in the Technology Stu- security as it is for global commerce. I Billy, who was loved by many. I pray dent Association, and a member of the am proud to point out that along the that his friends and family find peace Math, Engineering, Science, Achieve- way, he earned a master’s degree in in this hard time.∑ ment, MESA, Team. ocean engineering at the University of f Hailey Patricia Holland, from Logan, New Hampshire’s esteemed Center for UT, has accepted an appointment to UTAH 2021 SERVICE ACADEMY the U.S. Military Academy at West Coastal and Ocean Mapping. APPOINTEES However, Admiral Brennan’s stellar Point. A graduate of George C. Mar- career is not what endeared himself to ∑ Mr. LEE. Madam President, it is my shall High School in Virginia, Hailey so many or what makes his passing so distinct pleasure to recognize 13 exem- was a member of the AFJROTC, Model devastating. He was an exemplary civil plary men and women who are among UN, and cross country and track servant and leader, and he is remem- the best and brightest that Utah has to teams. She participated in Utah’s Chi- bered as the person whom so many offer. These individuals have answered nese dual immersion classes and was were grateful to work alongside during the call to service by applying and re- selected for Girls State. Grace served their own careers. People across the ceiving appointments to the U.S. Air as president of her church youth group country remember Admiral Brennan Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Ma- and participated in Color Guard honors for his empathy, wry humor, gen- rine Academy, the U.S. Military Acad- at community events. This nationally erosity, friendship, and humanity. emy, and the U.S. Naval Academy. ranked triathlete will follow her fa- Many sought his guidance on personal As a Member of Congress, it is my ther’s footsteps into the Army. matters as much as they did on profes- privilege under title 10 of the United Patrick Walker Hoopes accepted an sional challenges, and he went out of States Code to nominate a number of appointment to the U.S. Air Force his way for them, seeking out the young men and women to attend these Academy. A 2020 graduate of Skyridge struggling colleague to cheer them up iconic service academies. However, re- High School, Patrick has spent this with his warm wit or changing plans to ceiving a congressional nomination year at the Air Force Academy Pre- chat over a commiserating meal. The does not guarantee acceptance. To be paratory School. In high school, he task at hand was important to Admiral admitted, each applicant must meet— earned the title of ‘‘Utah State’’ All- Brennan, but he never looked past the on his or her own merits—the acad- Around Gymnastics Champion and people around him, putting them first. emies’ rigorous standards. qualified for nationals. He enjoys My thoughts are with NOAA and the I am happy to report that all of the snowboarding, camping, and maritime community, knowing that appointees being recognized today sur- videography, including his work on The his loss has created a hole in the hearts passed the expected standards. Not Ridge, his high school video production of all who were fortunate to know him. only have they demonstrated their im- program.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:27 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.061 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3419 Eva Fern Huber, after receiving mul- Eagle Scout Award, was a member of the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his tiple service academy appointments, the Student Senate, the first chair secretaries. has chosen to attend the U.S. Naval trumpet in the symphony orchestra, f Academy. She stayed busy at Cyprus and the two-time DECA State cham- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED High School as a student body officer pion in Business Law and Ethics. and captain of the tennis and basket- Cade Moroni Smith has accepted an In executive session the Presiding Of- ball teams. She was a member of the appointment to the U.S. Military Acad- ficer laid before the Senate messages National Honor Society and assisted emy at West Point. A graduate of Lone from the President of the United her fellow students as a member of the Peak High School, he was selected to States submitting sundry nominations Hope Squad. Eva was selected for Girls attend Boys State and was a member of and withdrawals which were referred to State and participated in the FBI Teen the National Honor Society. He earned the appropriate committees. Academy and the International Chil- his Eagle Scout Award and served as a (The messages received today are dren’s Choir. leader his church youth group with printed at the end of the Senate pro- Zachary Ryan Kofroth accepted an over 600 young people. A captain of his ceedings.) appointment to the U.S. Air Force club soccer team, he also earned Aca- f Academy. He graduated from Utah demic All-State honors for cross coun- EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF Military Academy—Hill Field, where try. COMMITTEES he participated in AFJROTC as a Cameron Walker Solomon, a Park squadron commander, as well as bas- City High School graduate, accepted The following executive reports of ketball and weightlifting. Zachary is a his appointment to the U.S. Air Force nominations were submitted: second team All-American and two- Academy. Cameron is a skilled mogul By Mr. REED for the Committee on Armed time Junior Olympian in fencing. He skier who qualified for nationals. He Services. also completed over 200 hours of com- was a member of the National Honor *Christine Elizabeth Wormuth, of Virginia, munity service and was a member of Society and an AP Scholar with Dis- to be Secretary of the Army. Navy nomination of Capt. Kristin the National Honor Society. Zachary tinction; a member of the Societe Acquavella, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). founded the UMA Diversity Task Force Honoraire de Franc¸ais and French Marine Corps nominations beginning with and served as a member of the UMA Club; and a volunteer with the Park Brig. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron and ending with Student Advocacy Group. City Christian Center and the National Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Trollinger, which Jack Mezo Meyer, a graduate of The Ability Center. Cameron also played nominations were received by the Senate and Waterford School, was proud to accept soccer and was awarded Academic All- appeared in the Congressional Record on his appointment to the U.S. Merchant State. March 3, 2021. Marine Academy. He is following a Bradley Rex Thornton accepted an Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Robert I. Miller, to be Lieutenant General. family tradition of military service appointment to the U.S. Military Acad- Marine Corps nomination of Maj. Gen. Ed- through academies. Jack was a captain emy at West Point. A graduate of West ward D. Banta, to be Lieutenant General. of the lacrosse and basketball teams, High School, Bradley served as a stu- *Army nomination of Gen. Paul J. as well as a student mentor, and cellist dent body officer and was a member of LaCamera, to be General. in the orchestra. He enjoys building the Health Occupation Students of Army nomination of Lt. Gen. Randy A. and flying drones and is restating a America, HOSA, and the German Club. George, to be Lieutenant General. Mustang. He also provided service at He was captain of the basketball team, Mr. REED. Mr. President, for the the Salt Lake City VA Fisher House and an Eagle Scout who is also a leader Committee on Armed Services I report and Canyon Creek Ranch & Equine in his church youth group. In addition favorably the following nomination Rescue. to liking water sports, Bradley likes to lists which were printed in the Gavin Cox Nielsen will be attending play the piano. RECORDS on the dates indicated, and the U.S. Air Force Academy after his Mr. President, it has been inspiring ask unanimous consent, to save the ex- graduation from West High School. He to nominate each of these exceptional pense of reprinting on the Executive served as captain of the wrestling team young men and women. They give me Calendar that these nominations lie at and a pole vaulter for the track & field great hope for the future of our armed the Secretary’s desk for the informa- team. His JROTC team earned the title services and confidence in the future of tion of Senators. of State Champions in Orienteering. our Nation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Gavin participated in many service To these 13 appointees and to all objection, it is so ordered. projects through the Key Club, is a their future classmates from around Air Force nominations beginning with member of the Arabic Honor Society, the country, thank you for your com- Cody W. Ables and ending with Austin R. and has earned his Eagle Scout Award. mitment to service. I commend your Zimmer, which nominations were received He enjoys Supermoto and Superbike achievements. This is just the begin- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- racing. ning of your journey. As you progress, sional Record on April 27, 2021. David Cheyenne Orr has accepted an never forget the foundation of your Air Force nominations beginning with appointment to the U.S. Air Force Jared T. Abramowicz and ending with success thus far. Gabrielle R. Zuniga, which nominations were Academy. He is a graduate of Bingham You would not have arrived at this received by the Senate and appeared in the High School, where he participated in point without the dedication and exam- Congressional Record on April 27, 2021. lacrosse and was an officer in Health ple of your parents, family, teachers, Air Force nominations beginning with Occupational Students of America, coaches, and mentors. Moreover, your Ruben Adornorodriguez and ending with HOSA. David has been especially fo- own sacrifice and hard work have prov- Adam Brian Zucker, which nominations were cused on service. As a Boy Scouts, he en essential. You have accomplished so received by the Senate and appeared in the achieved the rank of Eagle Scout by much. Congressional Record on April 27, 2021. donating 324 pairs of shoes to Haiti, as Air Force nominations beginning with Strive to continue on the path of Donald J. Adkins and ending with Zheng well as a school volunteer in South strong moral character and to keep Zhong, which nominations were received by Korea, completing 400 hours of service love of country as a guiding principle. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- helping students during the pandemic. Look to the past with gratitude and to sional Record on April 27, 2021. Henry Ellis Powell will be attending the future with conviction. If you stay Air Force nominations beginning with the U.S. Military Academy at West this course, I have no doubt that your Kaila Weber Acres and ending with Jaimie Point after graduating in 2019 from the future holds great things in store. I M. Wyckoff, which nominations were re- American International School of Utah look forward to hearing of it. Con- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on April 27, 2021. and attending the U.S. Military Acad- gratulations. I wish you the very best.∑ emy Preparatory School. Henry en- Army nomination of Che T. Arosemena, to f be Colonel. listed in the Army National Guard, MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Army nomination of Regina N. Moeckel, to served as a cannon crewmember, and be Major. volunteered for the COVID–19 Task Messages from the President of the Army nomination of Brendan J. Cullinan, Force. In high school, Henry earned his United States were communicated to to be Colonel.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.073 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 Army nomination of James B. Kavanaugh, pense of reprinting on the Executive tion, production, shipment, receipt, sale, or to be Colonel. Calendar that these nominations lie at other disposition of firearms; to the Com- Army nomination of Justin P. Overbaugh, the Secretary’s desk for the informa- mittee on the Judiciary. to be Colonel. tion of Senators. By Ms. HASSAN (for herself, Mr. Army nominations beginning with Kyle R. YOUNG, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and Mr. Abruzzese and ending with D012084, which The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SCOTT of South Carolina): objection, it is so ordered. nominations were received by the Senate and S. 1802. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- appeared in the Congressional Record on Foreign Service nominations beginning enue Code of 1986 to expand and modify em- April 28, 2021. with Ali Abdi and ending with Mary Ellen ployer educational assistance programs, and Army nominations beginning with Jason Smith, which nominations were received by for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- K. Abbott and ending with D015268, which the Senate and appeared in the Congres- nance. nominations were received by the Senate and sional Record on April 13, 2021. By Mr. WARNOCK (for himself and Mr. appeared in the Congressional Record on Foreign Service nominations beginning OSSOFF): April 28, 2021. with Abdulrazak Mahamudu Abass and end- Army nominations beginning with Isaiah ing with Ashley B. Zung, which nominations S. 1803. A bill to designate the community- C. Abbott and ending with D015178, which were received by the Senate and appeared in based outpatient clinic of the Department of nominations were received by the Senate and the Congressional Record on April 13, 2021. Veterans Affairs in Columbus, Georgia, as appeared in the Congressional Record on Foreign Service nominations beginning the ‘‘Robert S. Poydasheff Department of April 28, 2021. with Jonathan Raphael Cohen and ending Veterans Affairs Clinic’’; to the Committee Army nominations beginning with Bryan with Alaina Teplitz, which nominations were on Veterans’ Affairs. B. Ault and ending with Timothy D. Zalesky, received by the Senate and appeared in the By Mr. KAINE (for himself and Ms. which nominations were received by the Sen- Congressional Record on April 13, 2021. MURKOWSKI): ate and appeared in the Congressional (minus 1 nominee: Maureen E. Cormack) S. 1804. A bill to amend the Public Health Record on April 28, 2021. Foreign Service nominations beginning Service Act to improve maternal health and Army nominations beginning with Aaron with Alexander S. Allen and ending with Iva promote safe motherhood; to the Committee T. Murray and ending with Tiffany H. Y. Ziza, which nominations were received by on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Pikelee, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- sional Record on April 27, 2021. CASSIDY): sional Record on April 28, 2021. *Nomination was reported with rec- S. 1805. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Army nomination of Christopher L. Han- ommendation that it be confirmed subject to enue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against sen, to be Colonel. the nominee’s commitment to respond to re- tax for disaster mitigation expenditures; to Marine Corps nomination of Joseph W. quests to appear and testify before any duly the Committee on Finance. Hockett, to be Lieutenant Colonel. constituted committee of the Senate. By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Ms. Marine Corps nomination of Jared A. (Nominations without an asterisk were re- CANTWELL, Ms. ERNST, Ms. KLO- Mason, to be Major. ported with the recommendation that they BUCHAR, Mr. MARSHALL, Mrs. SHA- Marine Corps nomination of Daniel W. be confirmed.) HEEN, Mrs. FISCHER, Mrs. MURRAY, Laux, to be Colonel. Mr. ROUNDS, Ms. SMITH, and Ms. Navy nomination of James M. McDonald, f HIRONO): to be Captain. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. 1806. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Navy nomination of Zachary P. Ruthven, JOINT RESOLUTIONS to be Captain. enue Code of 1986 to extend tax incentives for Navy nomination of Donald G. Barnett, to The following bills and joint resolu- biodiesel and renewable diesel; to the Com- be Commander. tions were introduced, read the first mittee on Finance. Navy nomination of Robert W. McFarlin and second times by unanimous con- By Mr. CARPER: IV, to be Captain. sent, and referred as indicated: S. 1807. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Navy nomination of Michael G. Mortensen, enue Code of 1986 to provide for a production By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and to be Captain. and investment tax credit related to the pro- Mrs. SHAHEEN): Navy nomination of Justin A. Dargan, to duction of clean hydrogen; to the Committee S. 1796. A bill to prohibit procurement, be Commander. on Finance. purchasing, and sale by the Department of Navy nomination of Raymond Sudduth, to By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and Mr. Defense of certain items containing be Captain. BOOKER): Navy nomination of Eric D. Lockett, to be perfluoroalkyl substances and Captain. polyfluoroalkyl substances; to the Com- S. 1808. A bill to establish a pilot program Navy nomination of Benjamin R. mittee on Armed Services. for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and Ventresca, to be Captain. By Mr. PADILLA (for himself, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Navy nomination of Roy M. Hoagland II, to LANKFORD, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. vironment and Public Works. be Lieutenant Commander. SMITH, and Mr. MORAN): By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. BROWN, Space Force nominations beginning with S. 1797. A bill to amend the Indian Health Mr. REED, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. BALDWIN, Christian Nels Alf and ending with Daniel R. Care Improvement Act to expand the funding Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. Zeri, which nominations were received by authority for renovating, constructing, and LEAHY, Mr. SCHATZ, and Mr. KAINE): the Senate and appeared in the Congres- expanding certain facilities; to the Com- S. 1809. A bill to eliminate asset limits em- sional Record on April 27, 2021. mittee on Indian Affairs. ployed by certain federally funded means- By Mr. MENENDEZ for the Committee on By Mr. CARPER (for himself and Mr. tested public assistance programs, and for Foreign Relations. CORNYN): other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- Bonnie D. Jenkins, of New York, to be S. 1798. A bill to provide for strategies to nance. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control increase access to telehealth under the Med- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Ms. and International Security. icaid program and Children’s Health Insur- COLLINS, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. ERNST, Mr. Jose W. Fernandez, of New York, to be ance Program, and for other purposes; to the KING, Mr. THUNE, Mrs. CAPITO, and United States Alternate Governor of the Committee on Finance. Mr. MERKLEY): International Bank for Reconstruction and By Mr. HAWLEY (for himself, Mrs. S. 1810. A bill to provide incentives to phy- Development for a term of five years; United GILLIBRAND, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. CARDIN, sicians to practice in rural and medically un- States Alternate Governor of the Inter- and Ms. ERNST): derserved communities, and for other pur- American Development Bank for a term of S. 1799. A bill to professionalize the posi- poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. five years. tion of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator By Mr. TESTER: Jose W. Fernandez, of New York, to be in the military, and for other purposes; to United States Alternate Governor of the Eu- the Committee on Armed Services. S. 1811. A bill to increase the recruitment ropean Bank for Reconstruction and Devel- By Mr. BRAUN (for himself, Mr. and retention of school-based mental health opment. DAINES, Mr. LANKFORD, Ms. ERNST, services providers by low-income local edu- Jose W. Fernandez, of New York, to be an and Mr. INHOFE): cational agencies; to the Committee on Under Secretary of State (Economic Growth, S. 1800. A bill to amend title 18, United Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Energy, and the Environment). States Code, to prohibit certain types of By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Ms. DUCKWORTH): Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, for human-animal chimeras; to the Committee the Committee on Foreign Relations I on the Judiciary. S. 1812. A bill to modify the boundary of By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in report favorably the following nomina- WHITEHOUSE, and Mrs. FEINSTEIN): the State of Illinois; to the Committee on tion lists which were printed in the S. 1801. A bill to amend section 923 of title Energy and Natural Resources. RECORDS on the dates indicated, and 18, United States Code, to require an elec- By Mr. COONS (for himself and Ms. ask unanimous consent, to save the ex- tronic, searchable database of the importa- MURKOWSKI):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.031 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3421 S. 1813. A bill to direct the Secretary of Economic Analysis of the Department of S. Res. 232. A resolution expressing the Health and Human Services to support re- Commerce a China Economic Data Coordina- sense of the Senate that acts of violence search on, and expanded access to, investigation Center; to the Committee on Banking, against Jewish people in the United States tional drugs for amyotrophic lateral scle- Housing, and Urban Affairs. and around the world and the poisonous rhet- rosis, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. WARNOCK (for himself, Mr. oric from politicians and others promoted by mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and OSSOFF, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. WARREN, the media that has helped inspire such vio- Pensions. Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. BROWN, Mrs. lence is condemnable and has no place in so- By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): ciety; to the Committee on the Judiciary. BLACKBURN, and Mr. BRAUN): S. 1823. A bill to require the inclusion of By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. S. 1814. A bill to authorize the Women Who voter registration information with certain KAINE): Worked on the Home Front Foundation to leases and vouchers for federally assisted S. Res. 233. A resolution expressing the establish a commemorative work in the Dis- rental housing and mortgage applications, sense of the Senate in support of a National trict of Columbia and its environs, and for and for other purposes; to the Committee on Bike Month and in appreciation of cyclists other purposes; to the Committee on Energy Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. and others for promoting bicycle safety and and Natural Resources. By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Mr. the benefits of cycling; to the Committee on By Mr. WARNER: RISCH, and Mr. CARDIN): Commerce, Science, and Transportation. S. 1815. A bill to amend the Securities Ex- S. 1824. A bill to provide for the develop- By Mr. LANKFORD (for himself and change Act of 1934 to require issuers to dis- ment and implementation of economic de- Mr. INHOFE): close to the Securities and Exchange Com- fense response teams; to the Committee on S. Res. 234. A resolution recognizing the mission information regarding workforce Foreign Relations. 100th Anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race management policies, practices, and per- By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, Massacre; considered and agreed to. formance, and for other purposes; to the Mr. MURPHY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MAR- By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban KEY, Ms. WARREN, Mr. COONS, Mr. GRAHAM): Affairs. CASEY, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. REED, Mr. S. Res. 235. A resolution designating May By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. 15, 2021, as ‘‘National MPS Awareness Day’’ ; CASEY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. KAINE, CARPER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. considered and agreed to. Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. MANCHIN): PADILLA, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. WHITE- By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mr. S. 1816. A bill to amend the National Oce- HOUSE, Mr. BROWN, Ms. DUCKWORTH, MCCONNELL): anic and Atmospheric Administration Au- Mr. BOOKER, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mrs. S. Res. 236. A resolution to authorize testi- thorization Act of 1992 to reauthorize the GILLIBRAND, and Mrs. MURRAY): mony, documents, and representation in Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oce- S. 1825. A bill to amend the Consumer United States v. Wornick; considered and anic and Atmospheric Administration, and Product Safety Act to direct the Consumer agreed to. for other purposes; to the Committee on Product Safety Commission to establish con- By Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mr. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. sumer product safety standards for firearm HAGERTY, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BAR- By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr. locks and firearm safes, and for other pur- RASSO, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. COTTON, and INHOFE, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Commerce, Mr. RUBIO): WICKER, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. PORTMAN, Science, and Transportation. S. Res. 237. A resolution approving of the Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. sales of defense items to Israel notified to MARKEY, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Ms. STA- PORTMAN, and Mr. BROWN): Congress on May 5, 2021; to the Committee BENOW, Mr. HAGERTY, Mrs. MURRAY, S. 1826. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI on Foreign Relations. and Mr. CASEY): of the Social Security Act to require a State f S. 1817. A bill to amend title 23, United child health plan to include coverage of States Code, to establish a competitive grant screening blood lead tests, to codify such re- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or quirement under the Medicaid program, and replace bridges to improve the safety, effi- for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- S. 56 ciency, and reliability of the movement of nance. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the people and freight over bridge crossings, and By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. name of the Senator from West Vir- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- DURBIN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a co- vironment and Public Works. MERKLEY): By Mr. HICKENLOOPER (for himself sponsor of S. 56, a bill to amend the S. 1827. A bill to establish an expansive in- Public Health Service Act to authorize and Mr. BENNET): frastructure program to create local jobs and S. 1818. A bill to require the Secretary of raise the quality of life in every community, grants for training and support serv- Transportation to repay the credit risk pre- to launch middle class career pathways in in- ices for families and caregivers of peo- miums paid with respect to certain railroad frastructure, and to invest in high-quality ple living with Alzheimer’s disease or a infrastructure loans after the obligations at- American jobs, and for other purposes; to the related dementia. tached to such loans have been satisfied; to Committee on Environment and Public the Committee on Commerce, Science, and S. 189 Works. Transportation. At the request of Mr. THUNE, the By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. WAR- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. NER, Mr. RUBIO, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. COTTON, SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. CASEY, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. 189, a bill to amend title 38, United HASSAN, Ms. SMITH, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. KING, and Mr. BURR): States Code, to provide for annual cost- BALDWIN, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. MURRAY, S. 1828. A bill to amend the Central Intel- of-living adjustments to be made auto- Mr. PADILLA, Mr. LEAHY, Ms. CANT- ligence Agency Act of 1949 to authorize the WELL, Ms. WARREN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, matically by law each year in the rates provision of payment to personnel of the Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. DUCKWORTH, and of disability compensation for veterans Central Intelligence Agency who incur quali- Mr. BOOKER): with service-connected disabilities and fying injuries to the brain, to authorize the S. 1819. A bill to support State, Tribal, and provision of payment to personnel of the De- the rates of dependency and indemnity local efforts to remove access to firearms partment of State who incur similar injuries, compensation for survivors of certain from individuals who are a danger to them- and for other purposes; to the Committee on service-connected disabled veterans, selves or others pursuant to court orders for Homeland Security and Governmental Af- and for other purposes. this purpose; to the Committee on the Judi- fairs. ciary. S. 437 By Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. f At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the CRAMER): name of the Senator from California S. 1820. A bill to increase the number of SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- landlords participating in the Housing sponsor of S. 437, a bill to amend title Choice Voucher program; to the Committee The following concurrent resolutions 38, United States Code, to concede exon Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. and Senate resolutions were read, and By Mr. BOOKER: posure to airborne hazards and toxins S. 1821. A bill to amend title XIX of the So- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: from burn pits under certain cir- cial Security Act to provide a consistent By Mr. HAWLEY (for himself, Mr. KEN- cumstances, and for other purposes. NEDY, Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mr. MAR- standard of health care to incarcerated indi- S. 464 viduals, and for other purposes; to the Com- SHALL, Mr. CRUZ, Ms. ERNST, Mr. At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the mittee on Finance. BRAUN, Mr. DAINES, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. By Mr. WICKER: CRAMER, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. CRAPO, names of the Senator from Pennsyl- S. 1822. A bill to direct the Secretary of Mr. RUBIO, Mr. CASSIDY, and Mr. vania (Mr. CASEY) and the Senator Commerce to establish within the Bureau of HAGERTY): from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.029 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 added as cosponsors of S. 464, a bill to States Code, to authorize the Secretary Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 amend the Employee Retirement In- to provide service dogs to veterans to modify certain agricultural exemp- come Security Act of 1974 to require a with mental illnesses who do not have tions for hours of service requirements, group health plan or health insurance mobility impairments. and for other purposes. coverage offered in connection with S. 638 S. 998 such a plan to provide an exceptions At the request of Mr. ROUNDS, the At the request of Mr. COONS, the process for any medication step ther- name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. name of the Senator from New Jersey apy protocol, and for other purposes. ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor S. 510 638, a bill to amend title 23, United of S. 998, a bill to provide grants to At the request of Ms. WARREN, the States Code, to include a payment and States that do not suspend, revoke, or name of the Senator from California performance security requirement for refuse to renew a driver’s license of a (Mr. PADILLA) was added as a cosponsor certain infrastructure financing, and person or refuse to renew a registration of S. 510, a bill to amend the Internal for other purposes. of a motor vehicle for failure to pay a Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax S. 659 civil or criminal fine or fee, and for on the net value of assets of a tax- At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the other purposes. payer, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. S. 1089 S. 534 CRAPO) and the Senator from North At the request of Mrs. BLACKBURN, At the request of Mr. THUNE, the Carolina (Mr. TILLIS) were added as co- the name of the Senator from Mary- name of the Senator from Montana sponsors of S. 659, a bill to require the land (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a (Mr. DAINES) was added as a cosponsor Secretary of Transportation to promul- cosponsor of S. 1089, a bill to direct the of S. 534, a bill to improve the effec- gate regulations relating to commer- Government Accountability Office to tiveness of tribal child support enforce- cial motor vehicle drivers under the evaluate appropriate coverage of as- ment agencies, and for other purposes. age of 21, and for other purposes. sistive technologies provided to pa- S. 545 S. 692 tients who experience amputation or At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the At the request of Mr. TESTER, the live with limb difference. name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. name of the Senator from South Caro- S. 1095 MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the 545, a bill to permanently exempt pay- sor of S. 692, a bill to award a Congres- name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. ments made from the Railroad Unem- sional Gold Medal to the female tele- SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. ployment Insurance Account from se- phone operators of the Army Signal 1095, a bill to amend title 38, United questration under the Balanced Budget Corps, known as the ‘‘Hello Girls’’ . States Code, to provide for the dis- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of S. 773 approval by the Secretary of Veterans 1985. At the request of Mr. THUNE, the Affairs of courses of education offered S. 586 names of the Senator from Mississippi by public institutions of higher learn- At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) and the Senator ing that do not charge veterans the in- names of the Senator from North Da- from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) were added as State tuition rate for purposes of Sur- kota (Mr. CRAMER) and the Senator cosponsors of S. 773, a bill to enable vivors’ and Dependents’ Educational from Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY) were added certain hospitals that were partici- Assistance Program, and for other pur- as cosponsors of S. 586, a bill to amend pating in or applied for the drug dis- poses. title XVIII of the Social Security Act count program under section 340B of S. 1210 to combat the opioid crisis by pro- the Public Health Service Act prior to At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, moting access to non-opioid treat- the COVID–19 public health emergency the name of the Senator from Wis- ments in the hospital outpatient set- to temporarily maintain eligibility for consin (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a ting. such program, and for other purposes. cosponsor of S. 1210, a bill to amend the S. 597 S. 774 Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clar- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the ify provisions enacted by the Captive name of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from Missouri Wildlife Safety Act, to further the con- (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor servation of certain wildlife species, of S. 597, a bill to eliminate racial, reli- of S. 774, a bill to amend title 18, and for other purposes. gious, and other discriminatory United States Code, to punish criminal S. 1383 profiling by law enforcement, and for offenses targeting law enforcement of- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the other purposes. ficers, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. S. 610 S. 775 SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. KAINE, the At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the 1383, a bill to amend the Public Health names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. name of the Senator from North Caro- Service Act to direct the Secretary of MARSHALL) and the Senator from Ar- lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- Health and Human Services to develop kansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as sponsor of S. 775, a bill to require insti- best practices for the establishment cosponsors of S. 610, a bill to address tutions of higher education to disclose and use of behavioral intervention behavioral health and well-being hazing-related misconduct, and for teams at schools, and for other pur- among health care professionals. other purposes. poses. S. 611 S. 786 S. 1453 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the name of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from Nebraska names of the Senator from Massachu- (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor (Mrs. FISCHER) was added as a cospon- setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator of S. 611, a bill to deposit certain funds sor of S. 786, a bill to require the Sec- from California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were into the Crime Victims Fund, to waive retary of Transportation to review added as cosponsors of S. 1453, a bill to matching requirements, and for other laws relating to the illegal passing of reauthorize title VI of the Higher Edu- purposes. school buses and to execute a public cation Act of 1965 in order to improve S. 613 safety messaging campaign relating to and encourage innovation in inter- At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the illegal passing of school buses, and for national education, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Pennsyl- other purposes. poses. vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- S. 792 S. 1468 sponsor of S. 613, a bill to direct the At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the At the request of Mr. TESTER, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry name of the Senator from Wyoming name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. out a pilot program on dog training (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. therapy and to amend title 38, United sor of S. 792, a bill to amend the Motor 1468, a bill to direct the Secretary of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.038 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3423 Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural S. 1687 (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor Access Network for Growth Enhance- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the of S.J. Res. 10, a joint resolution to re- ment Program of the Department of name of the Senator from North Caro- peal the authorizations for use of mili- Veterans Affairs and to direct the lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- tary force against Iraq, and for other Comptroller General of the United sponsor of S. 1687, a bill to amend sec- purposes. States to conduct a study to assess cer- tion 21 of the Small Business Act to re- S. RES. 67 tain mental health care resources of quire cyber certification for small busi- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the the Department of Veterans Affairs ness development center counselors, name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. available to veterans who live in rural and for other purposes. ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. areas. S. 1691 Res. 67, a resolution calling for the im- S. 1491 At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the mediate release of Trevor Reed, a name of the Senator from North Caro- At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the United States citizen who was unjustly lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. found guilty and sentenced to 9 years sponsor of S. 1691, a bill to require an COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. in a Russian prison. annual report on the cybersecurity of 1491, a bill to amend the Public Health S. RES. 119 the Small Business Administration, Service Act to improve obstetric care At the request of Mrs. BLACKBURN, and for other purposes. in rural areas. the name of the Senator from Nevada S. 1722 S. 1520 (Ms. ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name of S. Res. 119, a resolution establishing At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, of the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. the name of the Senator from Con- the Congressional Gold Star Family BLACKBURN) was added as a cosponsor Fellowship Program for the placement necticut (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a of S. 1722, a bill to amend section 212 of cosponsor of S. 1520, a bill to reform in offices of Senators of children, the Immigration and Nationality Act spouses, and siblings of members of the the disposition of charges and con- to ensure that efforts to engage in espi- vening of courts-martial for certain of- Armed Forces who are hostile casual- onage or technology transfer are con- ties or who have died from a training- fenses under the Uniform Code of Mili- sidered in visa issuance, and for other related injury. tary Justice and increase the preven- purposes. S. RES. 230 tion of sexual assaults and other S. 1728 At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South crimes in the military. At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Carolina, the name of the Senator from S. 1535 the name of the Senator from Nevada North Carolina (Mr. BURR) was added At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the (Ms. ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor as a cosponsor of S. Res. 230, a resolu- names of the Senator from Minnesota of S. 1728, a bill to create dedicated tion congratulating the students, par- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Senator from funds to conserve butterflies in North ents, teachers, and leaders of charter Nevada (Ms. ROSEN) were added as co- America, plants in the Pacific Islands, schools across the United States for sponsors of S. 1535, a bill to designate freshwater mussels in the United making ongoing contributions to edu- as wilderness certain Federal portions States, and desert fish in the South- cation, and supporting the ideals and of the red rock canyons of the Colorado west United States, and for other pur- goals of the 22nd annual National Char- Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in poses. ter Schools Week, to be held May 9 the State of Utah for the benefit of S. 1747 through May 15, 2021. present and future generations of peo- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the AMENDMENT NO. 1503 ple in the United States. name of the Senator from New York At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the S. 1593 (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1747, a bill to provide for name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- names of the Senator from Michigan an equitable management of summer flounder based on geographic, sci- sor of amendment No. 1503 intended to (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from entific, and economic data, and for be proposed to S. 1260, a bill to estab- Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as lish a new Directorate for Technology cosponsors of S. 1593, a bill to amend other purposes. S. 1751 and Innovation in the National Science the Public Health Service Act with re- Foundation, to establish a regional spect to the designation of general sur- At the request of Mr. HAGERTY, the names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. technology hub program, to require a gery shortage areas, and for other pur- strategy and report on economic secu- poses. SCOTT) and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. LANKFORD) were added as cospon- rity, science, research, innovation, S. 1641 sors of S. 1751, a bill to provide that manufacturing, and job creation, to es- At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the funding for Gaza shall be made avail- tablish a critical supply chain resil- names of the Senator from North Da- able instead for the Iron Dome short- iency program, and for other purposes. kota (Mr. HOEVEN) and the Senator range rocket defense system. AMENDMENT NO. 1507 from Missouri (Mr. HAWLEY) were S. 1786 At the request of Ms. ERNST, the added as cosponsors of S. 1641, a bill to At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. prohibit rescinding the recognition of name of the Senator from California SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- amendment No. 1507 proposed to S. Heights. sponsor of S. 1786, a bill to amend the 1260, a bill to establish a new Direc- S. 1642 Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 torate for Technology and Innovation At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the to require disclosures to contributors in the National Science Foundation, to names of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. regarding recurring contributions or establish a regional technology hub ERNST), the Senator from Maryland donations. program, to require a strategy and re- (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator from Penn- S. 1791 port on economic security, science, re- sylvania (Mr. CASEY), the Senator from At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the search, innovation, manufacturing, and Maine (Ms. COLLINS), the Senator from name of the Senator from Michigan job creation, to establish a critical sup- Texas (Mr. CORNYN), the Senator from (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- ply chain resiliency program, and for Illinois (Ms. DUCKWORTH), the Senator sor of S. 1791, a bill to amend the Inter- other purposes. from Illinois (Mr. DURBIN), the Senator nal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand ex- AMENDMENT NO. 1561 from Michigan (Mr. PETERS) and the isting tax credits to include non-pas- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Senator from California (Mr. PADILLA) senger electric-powered vehicles, asso- names of the Senator from New Hamp- were added as cosponsors of S. 1642, a ciated recharging and refueling infra- shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator bill to require the Secretary of State to structure, and for other purposes. from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) were submit a report on the status of women S.J. RES. 10 added as cosponsors of amendment No. and girls in Afghanistan, and for other At the request of Mr. KAINE, the 1561 intended to be proposed to S. 1260, purposes. name of the Senator from New Jersey a bill to establish a new Directorate for

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MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from New Hamp- AMENDMENT NO. 1596 amendment No. 1813 intended to be pro- shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. COTTON, the posed to S. 1260, a bill to establish a sponsor of amendment No. 1894 in- names of the Senator from Tennessee new Directorate for Technology and In- tended to be proposed to S. 1260, a bill (Mrs. BLACKBURN) and the Senator novation in the National Science Foun- to establish a new Directorate for from Tennessee (Mr. HAGERTY) were dation, to establish a regional tech- Technology and Innovation in the Na- added as cosponsors of amendment No. nology hub program, to require a strat- tional Science Foundation, to establish 1596 intended to be proposed to S. 1260, egy and report on economic security, a regional technology hub program, to a bill to establish a new Directorate for science, research, innovation, manufac- require a strategy and report on eco- Technology and Innovation in the Na- turing, and job creation, to establish a nomic security, science, research, inno- tional Science Foundation, to establish critical supply chain resiliency pro- vation, manufacturing, and job cre- a regional technology hub program, to gram, and for other purposes. ation, to establish a critical supply require a strategy and report on eco- AMENDMENT NO. 1831 chain resiliency program, and for other nomic security, science, research, inno- At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the purposes. vation, manufacturing, and job cre- name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 1911 ation, to establish a critical supply CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the chain resiliency program, and for other amendment No. 1831 intended to be pro- name of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. purposes. posed to S. 1260, a bill to establish a ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of AMENDMENT NO. 1626 new Directorate for Technology and In- amendment No. 1911 intended to be pro- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the novation in the National Science Foun- posed to S. 1260, a bill to establish a names of the Senator from Mississippi dation, to establish a regional tech- new Directorate for Technology and In- (Mr. WICKER), the Senator from Min- nology hub program, to require a strat- novation in the National Science Foun- nesota (Ms. SMITH), the Senator from egy and report on economic security, dation, to establish a regional tech- Washington (Ms. CANTWELL), the Sen- science, research, innovation, manufac- nology hub program, to require a strat- ator from California (Mr. PADILLA) and turing, and job creation, to establish a egy and report on economic security, the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ) critical supply chain resiliency pro- science, research, innovation, manufac- were added as cosponsors of amend- gram, and for other purposes. turing, and job creation, to establish a ment No. 1626 intended to be proposed AMENDMENT NO. 1841 critical supply chain resiliency pro- to S. 1260, a bill to establish a new Di- At the request of Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, gram, and for other purposes. rectorate for Technology and Innova- the name of the Senator from Mis- AMENDMENT NO. 1925 tion in the National Science Founda- sissippi (Mr. WICKER) was added as a At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the tion, to establish a regional technology cosponsor of amendment No. 1841 in- name of the Senator from Wisconsin hub program, to require a strategy and tended to be proposed to S. 1260, a bill (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor report on economic security, science, to establish a new Directorate for of amendment No. 1925 intended to be research, innovation, manufacturing, Technology and Innovation in the Na- proposed to S. 1260, a bill to establish a and job creation, to establish a critical tional Science Foundation, to establish new Directorate for Technology and In- supply chain resiliency program, and a regional technology hub program, to novation in the National Science Foun- for other purposes. require a strategy and report on eco- dation, to establish a regional tech- AMENDMENT NO. 1770 nomic security, science, research, inno- nology hub program, to require a strat- At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the vation, manufacturing, and job cre- egy and report on economic security, name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. ation, to establish a critical supply science, research, innovation, manufac- MURKOWSKI) was withdrawn as a co- chain resiliency program, and for other turing, and job creation, to establish a sponsor of amendment No. 1770 in- purposes. critical supply chain resiliency pro- tended to be proposed to S. 1260, a bill AMENDMENT NO. 1877 gram, and for other purposes. to establish a new Directorate for At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the AMENDMENT NO. 1926 Technology and Innovation in the Na- names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. At the request of Mr. RISCH, the tional Science Foundation, to establish RISCH) and the Senator from Texas name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. a regional technology hub program, to (Mr. CRUZ) were added as cosponsors of MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor require a strategy and report on eco- amendment No. 1877 intended to be proof amendment No. 1926 intended to be nomic security, science, research, inno- posed to S. 1260, a bill to establish a proposed to S. 1260, a bill to establish a vation, manufacturing, and job cre- new Directorate for Technology and In- new Directorate for Technology and In- ation, to establish a critical supply novation in the National Science Foun- novation in the National Science Foun- chain resiliency program, and for other dation, to establish a regional tech- dation, to establish a regional tech- purposes. nology hub program, to require a strat- nology hub program, to require a strat- At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the egy and report on economic security, egy and report on economic security, name of the Senator from New Hamp- science, research, innovation, manufac- science, research, innovation, manufac- shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- turing, and job creation, to establish a turing, and job creation, to establish a sponsor of amendment No. 1770 in- critical supply chain resiliency pro- critical supply chain resiliency pro- tended to be proposed to S. 1260, supra. gram, and for other purposes. gram, and for other purposes. AMENDMENT NO. 1798 AMENDMENT NO. 1891 AMENDMENT NO. 1936 At the request of Ms. WARREN, the At the request of Mr. LEE, the names At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the name of the Senator from Louisiana of the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. names of the Senator from North Caro- (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor LANKFORD) and the Senator from Ken- lina (Mr. BURR) and the Senator from of amendment No. 1798 intended to be tucky (Mr. PAUL) were added as co- Nebraska (Mr. SASSE) were added as co- proposed to S. 1260, a bill to establish a sponsors of amendment No. 1891 pro- sponsors of amendment No. 1936 in- new Directorate for Technology and In- posed to S. 1260, a bill to establish a tended to be proposed to S. 1260, a bill novation in the National Science Foun- new Directorate for Technology and In- to establish a new Directorate for dation, to establish a regional tech- novation in the National Science Foun- Technology and Innovation in the Na- nology hub program, to require a strat- dation, to establish a regional tech- tional Science Foundation, to establish

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.042 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3425 a regional technology hub program, to priated funding for facilities, mainte- This is why Senator MURKOWSKI and require a strategy and report on eco- nance and improvement, sanitation, I are reintroducing the Mothers and nomic security, science, research, inno- equipment, and other necessary con- Newborns Success Act, which aims to vation, manufacturing, and job cre- struction upgrades, which limits their reduce maternal and infant mortality, ation, to establish a critical supply ability to provide the quality health ensure that all infants can grow up chain resiliency program, and for other care that Native Americans deserve. healthy and safe, and protect women’s purposes. Urban Indian Organizations are the health before, during, and after preg- AMENDMENT NO. 1940 only tribal health organization bur- nancy. Our legislation supports innova- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the dened by this restriction. This legislation in maternal health delivery and name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. tion would provide parity to Urban In- improves data collection on maternal CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of dian Organizations and improve the mortality and maternal deaths, includ- amendment No. 1940 intended to be pro- safety and quality of care for urban In- ing implementing quality assurance posed to S. 1260, a bill to establish a dians. processes to improve the validity of new Directorate for Technology and In- California is home to one of the larg- pregnancy checkbox data from death novation in the National Science Foun- est populations of Native Americans, certificates so that we can better un- dation, to establish a regional tech- and Los Angeles and San Francisco derstand the causes of maternal nology hub program, to require a strat- have two of the largest urban Native deaths. The bill will help ensure that egy and report on economic security, American populations in the country. women are matched with birthing fa- science, research, innovation, manufac- Almost 90% of Native Americans in cilities that are risk-appropriate for turing, and job creation, to establish a California live in urban areas and their particular needs to improve ma- critical supply chain resiliency pro- therefore don’t access health care ternal and neonatal care and health gram, and for other purposes. through their tribe. outcomes. The legislation strengthens Further, there are no Indian Health AMENDMENT NO. 1973 support for women during the critical Service hospitals in California, so the postpartum period, the year after At the request of Mr. MARSHALL, the California Urban Indian Organizations name of the Senator from New York birth. are a lifeline to Native Americans in The bill also establishes a public and (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- my state. Removing this unjust burden provider awareness campaign through sponsor of amendment No. 1973 in- on Urban Indian Organizations would the Centers for Disease Control and tended to be proposed to S. 1260, a bill allow them to improve the quality of Prevention to promote awareness of to establish a new Directorate for the culturally competent care that maternal health warnings signs and Technology and Innovation in the Na- they provide. the importance of vaccinations for tional Science Foundation, to establish I thank Senator LANKFORD for co- pregnant women and children, ensuring a regional technology hub program, to leading this bill with me, and Congress- pregnant women get the vaccinations require a strategy and report on eco- men GALLEGO and BACON for intro- they need. The bill promotes maternal nomic security, science, research, inno- ducing this legislation in the House of health research, providing technical vation, manufacturing, and job cre- Representatives. assistance to states to ensure represen- ation, to establish a critical supply I look forward to working with my tation of communities of color in key chain resiliency program, and for other colleagues to pass the bipartisan datasets. The bill establishes a Na- purposes. ‘‘Urban Indian Health Providers Facili- tional Maternal Health Research Net- f ties Improvement Act’’ as quickly as work at the National Institute of STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED possible. Health to support innovative research BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the to reduce maternal mortality and pro- floor. mote maternal health. The bill sup- By Mr. PADILLA (for himself, ports the Rural Maternity and Obstet- Mr. LANKFORD, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, By Mr. KAINE (for himself and ric Management Strategies (RMOMS) Ms. SMITH, and Mr. MORAN): Ms. MURKOWSKI): Program at the Health Resources and S. 1797. A bill to amend the Indian S. 1804. A bill to amend the Public Services Administration to improve ac- Health Care Improvement Act to ex- Health Service Act to improve mater- cess to, and continuity of, obstetrics pand the funding authority for ren- nal health and promote safe mother- care in rural communities, including ovating, constructing, and expanding hood; to the Committee on Health, thorough use of telehealth. certain facilities; to the Committee on Education, Labor, and Pensions. No woman should fear for her or her Indian Affairs. Mr. KAINE. Mr. president. There are child’s health because of socio-eco- Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I rise significant racial and ethnic inequities nomic factors, such as race or geo- to introduce the bipartisan ‘‘Urban In- in maternal and infant mortality rates graphic location. We need to ensure dian Health Providers Facilities Im- in the U.S. American Indian/Alaska more women of color and their chil- provement Act.’’ Native women are more than twice as dren, particularly Black women and This legislation honors our Federal likely as nonHispanic white women to children given the significant dispari- trust responsibility by providing parity die as a result of pregnancy or its com- ties they experience, receive equitable to Urban Indian Organizations that plications, and the infant mortality care and a fair chance for a healthy provide culturally competent health rate among babies born to American pregnancy and safe delivery. COVID–19 care to Native Americans living in Indian/Alaska Native women is 2.1 and its impact on pregnant women has urban areas. times higher than that of non-Hispanic only underscored the need for urgent This legislation would remove the white women. According to the Centers action. The Mothers and Newborns unjust and arbitrary restriction that for Disease Control and Prevention, the Success Act is a significant step to- prevents Urban Indian Organizations maternal mortality rate for non-His- ward reducing racial, ethnic, and geo- from using appropriated funds for con- panic Black women in 2018 is more graphic inequities in maternal and instruction and facilities upgrades. than 2.5 times higher than the mater- fant health. I’m calling on my Senate This restriction is particularly un- nal mortality rate of non-Hispanic colleagues to cosponsor this bill and tenable in the midst of the COVID–19 white women, and the infant mortality support its passage so we can enact pandemic. rate of non-Hispanic Black women is positive systemic changes to make sure Current law only permits the Indian more than 2.3 times higher than the in- more women and newborns thrive and Health Service to make construction fant mortality rate of non-Hispanic have the maximum chance for success. or facilities funds available to Urban white women. Any pregnant woman Indian Organizations to assist them in choosing to have a child should be able By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and meeting or maintaining a now-obsolete to do so safely without regard to in- Ms. DUCKWORTH): accreditation standard. come, race, ethnicity, employment sta- S. 1812. A bill to modify the boundary This limitation prevents Urban In- tus, or any other socio-economic fac- of the Lincoln Home National Historic dian Organizations from using appro- tor. Site in the State of Illinois; to the

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RES. 232 form of regular exercise, it may benefit the unanimous consent that the text of the Whereas Jews across the United States individual’s health; bill be printed in the RECORD. have been threatened, cursed at, spit on, Whereas 870,000 people of the United States There being no objection, the text of burned, and physically attacked in at least choose to commute by bicycle to work; the bill was ordered to be printed in 193 antisemitic acts of violence during the Whereas many communities in the United first week of the 2021 conflict between Israel the RECORD, as follows: States officially recognize May 21st as ‘‘Bike and Palestinians; S. 1812 to Work Day’’; Whereas pro-Palestinian protestors threat- Whereas bicycle tourism contributes bil- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ened, shoved, and threw fireworks at by- lions of dollars annually to the United resentatives of the United States of America in standers in the Diamond District of Midtown States economy; Congress assembled, Manhattan, an area with many Jewish- Whereas community leaders across the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. owned businesses; country in partnership with local officials This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Lincoln Whereas pro-Palestinian protestors have explored ways to increase access to out- Home National Historic Site Boundary Modi- punched, threw objects, and directed door bicycle recreation activities; fication Act’’. antisemitic slurs at a group of Jewish men Whereas outdoor bicycle recreation be- eating at a restaurant in Los Angeles; SEC. 2. LINCOLN HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE came even more important during the BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. Whereas convoys of trucks bearing Pales- COVID–19 pandemic; tinian flags drove through London shouting Public Law 92–127 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 85 Whereas a National Bike Month would pro- through loudspeakers: ‘‘Fll the Jews’’, Stat. 347) is amended— vide an opportunity to educate United States ‘‘Fll their mothers’’, ‘‘Fll their daugh- (1) in the first section— citizens about the importance of bicycle ters’’, and ‘‘Rape their daughters’’; (A) by striking ‘‘That, in order to’’ and in- safety and the health benefits of cycling; and Whereas an elderly Jewish man was beaten serting the following: Whereas the month of May has officially with sticks by a mob at a pro-Palestinian been celebrated as ‘‘National Bike Month’’ ‘‘SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF LINCOLN HOME protest in Toronto; NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. by the League of American Bicyclists and Whereas a Member of Congress called the majority of the international cycling ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—To’’; and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (B) by adding at the end the following: community since 1956: Now, therefore, be it an ‘‘ethno-nationalist’’ on the floor of the Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate ‘‘(b) BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.—The bound- House of Representatives and in a tweet ac- that— ary of the Lincoln Home National Historic cused the Israeli military of committing war (1) United States citizens should observe a Site established under subsection (a) is crimes; National Bike Month to educate citizens of modified as generally depicted on the map Whereas, after the announcement of a the United States about the importance of entitled ‘Proposed Boundary Expansion of ceasefire in Israel, a Member of Congress bicycle safety and the health, transpor- the Lincoln Home National Historic Site’ tweeted, ‘‘The Israeli military’s occupation tation, and recreational benefits derived and dated February 26, 2021.’’; continues. The blockade continues. The eth- from cycling; (2) in section 2— nic cleansing continues.’’; (2) health and transportation professionals (A) by striking the section designation and Whereas a Member of Congress described and organizations should promote bicycle all that follows through ‘‘The’’ and inserting Israel in a tweet as an ‘‘apartheid state’’; and safety and the benefits of cycling; and the following: Whereas a Member of Congress tweeted (3) United States citizens should applaud ‘‘SEC. 2. ADMINISTRATION. that the Israeli military response to Pales- the millions of cyclists in the United States ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The’’; and tinian terrorist attacks was killing ‘‘babies, and the national and community organiza- (B) by adding at the end the following: children and their parents’’ and that Pal- tions, individuals, volunteers, and profes- ‘‘(b) ACCESSIBILITY.—To improve accessi- estinians are ‘‘being massacred’’: Now, there- sionals associated with cycling for pro- bility, the Secretary of the Interior shall fore, be it moting bicycle safety and the benefits of cy- modify the following areas located within Resolved, That the Senate— cling. the boundary of the Lincoln Home National (1) condemns hatred and violence against f Historic Site to provide universal design and Jews; accessibility by raising the height of the (2) denounces the poisonous anti-Israel SENATE RESOLUTION 234—RECOG- street to match the height of the sidewalk rhetoric of elected officials that has in- NIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY with no sloped surfaces: flamed hatred and inspired escalating vio- OF THE 1921 TULSA RACE MAS- ‘‘(1) The intersection at 8th Street and lence against Jews; SACRE Jackson Street. (3) rejects the biased, incomplete, and inac- ‘‘(2) The area in front of the home of Abra- curate information promulgated by the news Mr. LANKFORD (for himself and Mr. ham Lincoln.’’; and media in the United States about Israel and INHOFE) submitted the following reso- (3) in section 3, by striking the section des- the Government of Israel’s efforts to protect lution; which was considered and ignation and all that follows through ‘‘There its citizens from terrorism; agreed to: are’’ and inserting the following: (4) celebrates the innumerable contribu- S. RES. 234 ‘‘SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. tions of American Jews to our Nation, cul- Whereas in the early 1900s many Black in- ‘‘There are’’. ture, values, and way of life; and dividuals and families settled throughout (5) reaffirms its intent to ensure that Jews f Oklahoma, setting up vibrant communities in the United States— and dozens of all-Black towns. These individ- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS (A) are treated with dignity and respect; uals came looking for new opportunities, and freedom, and a chance for a better life; --- (B) receive the full protection of the law Whereas the most famous and prosperous SENATE RESOLUTION 232—EX- owed to them as citizens of the United of these Black communities was in Tulsa’s PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE States. Greenwood District; SENATE THAT ACTS OF VIO- f Whereas O.W. Gurley, a wealthy Black LENCE AGAINST JEWISH PEOPLE business owner, moved to Tulsa in 1906 and SENATE RESOLUTION 233—EX- purchased tracts of land sold primarily to IN THE UNITED STATES AND PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Black individuals and families. The land AROUND THE WORLD AND THE SENATE IN SUPPORT OF A NA- stretched from Pine Street to the north to POISONOUS RHETORIC FROM TIONAL BIKE MONTH AND IN AP- Archer Street on the south and Detroit Ave- POLITICIANS AND OTHERS PRO- PRECIATION OF CYCLISTS AND nue on the west and the Midland Valley rail MOTED BY THE MEDIA THAT OTHERS FOR PROMOTING BICY- line on the east; HAS HELPED INSPIRE SUCH VIO- CLE SAFETY AND THE BENEFITS Whereas segregation and the inacces- LENCE IS CONDEMNABLE AND sibility of resources led O.W. Gurley and oth- OF CYCLING ers to open a variety of commercial estab- HAS NO PLACE IN SOCIETY Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. lishments, including rooming houses, gro- Mr. HAWLEY (for himself, Mr. KEN- KAINE) submitted the following resolu- cery stores, barber shops, beauty salons, res- NEDY, Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mr. MAR- tion; which was referred to the Com- taurants, clothiers, pharmacies, movie theaters, dance halls, pool halls, confectioneries, SHALL, Mr. CRUZ, Ms. ERNST, Mr. mittee on Commerce, Science, and jitney services, and professional offices (such BRAUN, Mr. DAINES, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. Transportation: as for doctors, lawyers, dentists, and ac- CRAMER, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. CRAPO, S. RES. 233 countants); Mr. RUBIO, Mr. CASSIDY, and Mr. Whereas there are more than 57,000,000 Whereas the Greenwood District became a HAGERTY) submitted the following res- adult cyclists in the United States; thriving community where Black business

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Washington visited Boley and 1921, in the Greenwood District of North Tulsa, Paradise Baptist Church, Metropoli- wrote about the prosperity he had witnessed; Tulsa, Oklahoma; tan Baptist Church, and others became cen- Whereas, in 2021, Boley still carries on Whereas, on May 30, 1921, a young Black tral to the family life and culture of the their standing tradition of a Black commu- man named Dick Rowland was in downtown Greenwood District; nity-based rodeo, now the oldest of its kind Tulsa, Oklahoma, and entered the Drexel Whereas the Greenwood District became in the Nation; Building to use the only bathroom in the home to prominent professionals such as Dr. Whereas the town of Rentiesville, Okla- area available to Black people; A.C. Jackson, who was known as the most homa, founded in 1903, was developed on 40 Whereas an incident occurred on the eleva- skilled Black surgeon in the United States, acres owned by William Rentie and Phoebe tor between Dick Rowland and Sarah Paige, and prominent attorney B.C. Franklin; McIntosh; the elevator operator, and Sarah Paige Whereas Ellis Walker Woods, who walked Whereas John Hope Franklin, a prominent screamed; more than 500 miles from Memphis to Okla- scholar of African-American history, was Whereas, after a police investigation, the homa, answered the call for African-Amer- born in Rentiesville in 1915; next day Dick Rowland was detained at the ican teachers and became the first principal Tulsa Police Department for questioning be- Whereas Franklin and his family later of Booker T. Washington High School; fore being moved to the Tulsa Courthouse for moved to Tulsa where Franklin graduated Whereas, by 1921, the community was home additional security; from Booker T. Washington High School, to thousands of Black residents who lived Whereas, on May 31, 1921, the Tulsa Trib- survived the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and and worked in the most prosperous Black une released a sensationalist story claiming went on to become one of Oklahoma’s most community in the United States; that a young Black male had attacked a decorated historians; Whereas the community earned the name White girl; Whereas the town of Clearview, Oklahoma, the ‘‘Negro Wall Street of America’’ (later, Whereas that story and long-simmering simply known as the ‘‘Black Wall Street’’) founded in 1903 along the tracks of the Fort tensions in the city led to a large group of from the famed African-American author Smith and Western Railroad, was widely White individuals surrounding the court- and educator, Booker T. Washington; known for their baseball team; house to demand that Dick Rowland be re- Whereas, as the opportunities for Black Whereas, in the summer, people from sur- leased so that he could be lynched; families grew, the community began to at- rounding counties would come to watch the Whereas a group of Black men traveled to tract more Black families, business owners, baseball team play, turning the railroad the courthouse to help defend Dick Rowland well-educated professionals, and individuals tracks into substitute bleachers; from the angry mob; fleeing racial oppression and discrimination Whereas the town of Brooksville, Okla- Whereas, after a scuffle at the downtown in other States; homa, founded in 1903, was originally named Tulsa courthouse, White rioters pursued Whereas the town of Tullahassee, Okla- Sewell. The town was renamed in 1912 to Black men to the Greenwood District and homa, founded in 1883, is regarded as one of honor the first Black man in the area, A. R. the violence escalated; the oldest surviving historically Black towns Brooks; Whereas houses and businesses were looted of Indian Territory; Whereas, soon after the town of and burned throughout the Greenwood Dis- Whereas the area where Tullahassee was Brooksville was established, Rev. Jedson trict and attacks lasted well into the next founded was originally part of the Creek Na- White founded the St. John’s Baptist day before being quelled by the Oklahoma tion and the town had an established school Church; City National Guard; by 1850; Whereas George W. McLaurin, who was the Whereas, in less than 24 hours, 35 city Whereas the town of Langston, Oklahoma, first Black graduate at the University of blocks were destroyed by fires and 6,000 Afri- was founded in 1890 and named after John Oklahoma, taught at the local school in can-American individuals were detained; Mercer Langston, an African-American edu- Brooksville; Whereas, out of the 23 churches that were cator and Member of the House of Represent- Whereas the town of Red Bird, Oklahoma, located in the Greenwood area prior to the atives from Virginia; founded in 1907 along the Missouri-Kansas- 1921 Massacre, only 13 churches survived and Whereas, 7 years later, the Oklahoma Ter- Texas Railway, was built on land allotted to only 3 churches were able to be rebuilt after ritorial Legislature established the Colored the Creek Nation; being destroyed: Paradise Baptist Church, Agricultural and Normal University (re- Whereas E. L. Barber was one of the origi- Mount Zion Baptist Church, and Vernon ferred to in this preamble as ‘‘CANU’’), nal developers of the town of Red Bird, the AME Church; which would later be renamed Langston Uni- first justice of peace of the town, and an Whereas, outside of the massacre area, 5 versity. The university has grown from 41 early mayor; churches were able to rebuild after being de- students in 1897 to more than 3,000 in 2021; Whereas, before Red Bird officially became stroyed; Whereas prominent Oklahomans such as a town, Barber had organized the First Bap- Whereas, the Black citizens in Tulsa began Melvin Tolson, Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, Clara tist Church in 1889, which grew to be the rebuilding the Greenwood District imme- Luper, E. Melvin Porter, Frederick Moon, largest church in Red Bird; diately, with Church services resuming the Marques Haynes, Zelia Breaux, Isaac W. Whereas the town of Summit, Oklahoma, following Sunday; Young, Inman Page, and Zella Black Patter- founded in 1910 along the Missouri-Kansas- Whereas this new Black Wall Street son resided in Langston or called CANU Texas Railway, grew because of the town’s reached an economic peak in the mid-1940s home; railway depot; but subsequently declined for many reasons Whereas the town of Tatums, Oklahoma, Whereas Rev. L. W. Thomas organized the that undermined the economic foundation of founded in 1895, was named after brothers St. Thomas Baptist Church in the town of the community; Lee B. Tatum and Eldridge ‘‘Doc’’ Tatum Summit and the congregation met without a Whereas, almost 100 years later, the resi- and found prosperity in 1929 when oil wells building for 6 years until the congregation dents and businesses in the Greenwood Dis- were drilled; came together to build the church, which trict carry on the legacy of resilience and de- Whereas Norman Studios filmed Black still stands in 2021; termination; Gold, a silent film, in Tatums and enlisted Whereas the town of Vernon, Oklahoma, Whereas Greenwood is home to thousands the citizens of the town and Marshal L. B. founded in 1911 on Tankard Ranch in the of individuals and families who make impor- Tatums to be featured in the movie; Creek Nation, was home to many trailblazers tant contributions to their city and the Whereas the town of Taft, Oklahoma, such as Ella Woods, who was the first post- United States and there are countless minor- founded in 1902 on land allotted to Creek master, and Louise Wesley, who established ity-owned businesses in Greenwood that Freedman, changed its name from Twine to the first school and church in the town; drive the local economy; Taft to honor the then Secretary of War, Whereas, before the community of Vernon Whereas there is still much work to do to later President, William Howard Taft. The built the New Hope Baptist Church in 1917, heal the community and ensure all people in town had a thriving business sector with 3 the congregation conducted services under- Greenwood have the promise of a brighter to- general stores, a drugstore, a brickyard, a neath a tree. New Hope Baptist Church still morrow; and soda pop factory, 2 hotels, and a bank; stands in 2021 after more than 100 years; Whereas Greenwood is a community still Whereas the town of Grayson, Oklahoma, Whereas the town of Lima, Oklahoma, scarred by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, but brimmed with 5 general stores, 2 black- founded in 1913 along the Chicago, Rock Is- not defined by it: Now, therefore, be it smiths, 2 drug stores, a cotton gin, and a land and Pacific Railroad, came together as Resolved, That the Senate— physician soon after it was founded in 1902. a community to improve their town. To- (1) acknowledges that the 1921 Tulsa Race Originally known as Wildcat, the town gether, they built the Mount Zion Methodist Massacre was the worst race massacre in the changed its name in 1909 to honor the Creek Church in 1915, which still stands in 2021; history of the United States; Chief George W. Grayson; Whereas, the history of these historically (2) recognizes that because of the worst Whereas the town of Boley, Oklahoma, es- Black towns is interwoven into the history race massacre in the history of the United tablished in 1903 and named after J.B. Boley, of the State of Oklahoma and the residents States, several hundred Black residents of

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the Greenwood District were killed and thou- begins to decrease at a very early stage in SEC. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is author- sands were made homeless overnight, and the life of that individual; ized to represent Senator Gardner and any the most prosperous Black community in the Whereas research has resulted in the devel- employees of his former office in connection United States was decimated; opment of limited treatments for some MPS with the production of evidence authorized (3) urges that the history of what happened diseases; in section one of this resolution. in Tulsa during the course of those 2 days in Whereas, as of the date of adoption of this 1921 be taught in the schools of the United resolution, promising advancements in the f States in a factual and accurate manner; pursuit of treatments for additional MPS SENATE RESOLUTION 237—AP- (4) recognizes the important work of diseases are underway; PROVING OF THE SALES OF DE- groups such as the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Whereas, despite the creation of new rem- Centennial Commission, the John Hope edies, the blood-brain barrier continues to be FENSE ITEMS TO ISRAEL NOTI- Franklin Center for Reconciliation, and oth- a significant impediment to effectively FIED TO CONGRESS ON MAY 5, ers who work tirelessly to ensure the story treating the brain, which prevents the treat- 2021 of the Greenwood District is accurately told ment of many of the symptoms of MPS; Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mr. HAGERTY, and remembered; Whereas the quality of life of individuals (5) believes that while significant progress afflicted with MPS and the treatments avail- Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. has been made in the 100 years since the 1921 able to those individuals will be enhanced JOHNSON, Mr. COTTON, and Mr. RUBIO) Tulsa Race Massacre, there is still work to through the development of early detection submitted the following resolution; be done towards racial reconciliation, which and early intervention techniques; which was referred to the Committee can only be accomplished through open, re- Whereas treatments for and research ad- on Foreign Relations: spectful, and frank dialogue; vancements relating to MPS are limited by a S. RES. 237 (6) encourages families of all races to in- lack of awareness about MPS diseases; vite families of different races to their Whereas the lack of awareness about MPS Whereas, in the Arms Export Control Act homes to have discussions on race, with par- diseases extends to individuals within the (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), Congress reaffirmed ents setting examples for their children on medical community; that it is the policy of the United States to how to engage in a conversation that will Whereas the cellular damage caused by facilitate the common defense of the United build better understanding of, and respect MPS makes MPS a model for the study of States and friendly countries by entering for, people of different races; many other degenerative genetic diseases; into international arrangements with those (7) believes that the significance of the 1921 and countries through authorized sales of defense Tulsa Race Massacre and the complete his- Whereas the development of effective items; tory of the Greenwood District warrant the therapies and a potential cure for MPS dis- Whereas, in the Arms Export Control Act, placement of the area on the National Reg- eases can be accomplished by increased Congress established that it is ‘‘the sense of istry of Historical Places and urges the De- awareness, research, data collection, and in- the Congress that all such sales be approved partment of Interior to work with the com- formation distribution: Now, therefore, be it only when they are consistent with the for- munity to accomplish this as soon as pos- Resolved, That the Senate— eign policy interests of the United States’’; sible; (1) designates May 15, 2021, as ‘‘National Whereas section 36(c) of the Arms Export (8) hopes that the 100th anniversary week- MPS Awareness Day’’; and Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(c)) requires that end is a moment for the country to look to (2) supports the goals and ideals of Na- the President transmit to the leaders and Tulsa to see how racial relations have tional MPS Awareness Day. relevant committees of Congress certifi- changed during the last 100 years, to cele- f cations for proposed licenses for the export brate improvements, and to reflect upon the of certain defense items to Israel in the areas where more work is needed; SENATE RESOLUTION 236—TO AU- amount of $100,000,000 or more; (9) urges all people of the United States to THORIZE TESTIMONY, DOCU- Whereas, on May 5, 2021, the Department of continue seeking greater understanding, dia- MENTS, AND REPRESENTATION State transmitted to Congress certifications logue, and closer connections to people of IN UNITED STATES V. WORNICK pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act for exports to Israel of defense different races; and Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mr. (10) recognizes the need to help the remain- items valued in excess of $800,000,000, includ- MCCONNELL) submitted the following ing 13 Black towns in Oklahoma to preserve ing munitions and defensive systems; and their historic legacy of political freedom and resolution; which was considered and Whereas, on January 19, 2021, in testimony ensure their stories are known to future gen- agreed to: to the Committee on Foreign Relations of erations of Oklahomans and people of the S. RES. 236 the Senate, now-Secretary of State Blinken United States. Whereas, in the case of United States v. emphasized that the incoming Presidential administration’s ‘‘commitment to Israel’s f Wornick, Cr. No. 20–106, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Col- security is sacrosanct and this is something SENATE RESOLUTION 235—DESIG- orado, the prosecution has requested the pro- that [now-President Biden] feels very strong- NATING MAY 15, 2021, AS ‘‘NA- duction of testimony and, if necessary, docu- ly’’ and that ‘‘the foundation of our relation- TIONAL MPS AWARENESS DAY’’ ments from Bailey McCue, an employee of ship is support for Israel’s security’’: Now, therefore, be it Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. the office of former Senator Cory Gardner; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and Resolved, That the Senate— GRAHAM) submitted the following reso- 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of (1) finds that the sales of defense items to lution; which was considered and 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Israel notified to Congress by the Depart- agreed to: Senate may direct its counsel to represent ment of State on May 5, 2021, are consistent Whereas mucopolysaccharidosis (referred current and former employees of the Senate with the foreign policy interests of the to in this preamble as ‘‘MPS’’) are a group of with respect to any subpoena, order, or re- United States; and genetically determined lysosomal storage quest for testimony or documents relating to (2) approves of those sales. diseases that render the human body incapa- their official responsibilities; f ble of producing certain enzymes needed to Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of break down complex carbohydrates; the United States and Rule XI of the Stand- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Whereas MPS diseases cause complex caring Rules of the Senate, no evidence under PROPOSED bohydrates to be stored in almost every cell the control or in the possession of the Senate in the body, which progressively leads to cel- may, by the judicial or administrative proc- SA 1974. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an lular damage; ess, be taken from such control or possession amendment intended to be proposed to Whereas the cellular damage caused by but by permission of the Senate; and amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- MPS— Whereas, when it appears that evidence MER to the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- (1) adversely affects the human body by under the control or in the possession of the rectorate for Technology and Innovation in damaging the heart, lungs, bones, central Senate may promote the administration of the National Science Foundation, to estab- nervous system, and other internal organs; justice, the Senate will take such action as lish a regional technology hub program, to and will promote the ends of justice consistent require a strategy and report on economic (2) often results in intellectual disabilities, with the privileges of the Senate: Now, security, science, research, innovation, man- short stature, corneal damage, joint stiff- therefore, be it ufacturing, and job creation, to establish a ness, loss of mobility, speech and hearing im- Resolved, That Bailey McCue, an employee critical supply chain resiliency program, and pairment, heart disease, hyperactivity, of the office of former Senator Cory Gardner, for other purposes; which was ordered to lie chronic respiratory problems, and, most and any other employee of the former Sen- on the table. painfully, a drastically shortened life span; ator’s office from whom relevant evidence SA 1975. Mr. WYDEN proposed an amend- Whereas symptoms of MPS are usually not may be necessary, are authorized to testify ment to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. apparent at birth; and produce documents in the case of United SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, supra. Whereas, without treatment, the life ex- States v. Wornick, except concerning matters SA 1976. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an pectancy of an individual afflicted with MPS for which a privilege should be asserted. amendment intended to be proposed to

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amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- SA 1994. Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. COONS, SA 2012. Mr. OSSOFF submitted an amend- MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- and Mr. TILLIS) submitted an amendment in- ment intended to be proposed to amendment dered to lie on the table. tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill SA 1977. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on amendment intended to be proposed to supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. the table. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- SA 1995. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amend- SA 2013. Mr. OSSOFF submitted an amend- MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- ment intended to be proposed to amendment ment intended to be proposed to amendment dered to lie on the table. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill SA 1978. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on amendment intended to be proposed to the table. the table. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- SA 1996. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amend- SA 2014. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- ment intended to be proposed to amendment LEAHY, and Mr. REED) submitted an amend- dered to lie on the table. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1979. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill amendment intended to be proposed to the table. S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- SA 1997. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amend- the table. MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2015. Mr. DAINES submitted an amend- dered to lie on the table. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1980. Mr. WARNOCK submitted an S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill amendment intended to be proposed to the table. S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- SA 1998. Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and the table. MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- Mr. WHITEHOUSE) submitted an amendment SA 2016. Mr. SANDERS (for himself and dered to lie on the table. intended to be proposed to amendment SA Ms. WARREN) submitted an amendment in- SA 1981. Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 BURR) submitted an amendment intended to 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, be proposed to amendment SA 1502 proposed table. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, supra; SA 1999. Mr. KING (for himself and Mr. SA 2017. Ms. ERNST (for herself and Ms. which was ordered to lie on the table. SASSE) submitted an amendment intended to HASSAN) submitted an amendment intended SA 1982. Mr. YOUNG submitted an amend- be proposed to amendment SA 1502 proposed to be proposed by her to the bill S. 1260, ment intended to be proposed to amendment by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, supra; supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 2018. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 2000. Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself ment intended to be proposed to amendment the table. and Mr. RUBIO) submitted an amendment in- SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill SA 1983. Mr. YOUNG submitted an amend- tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on ment intended to be proposed to amendment proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, the table. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 2019. Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 2001. Ms. HASSAN (for herself and Ms. TESTER) submitted an amendment intended the table. ERNST) submitted an amendment intended to to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- SA 1984. Mr. RUBIO submitted an amend- be proposed by her to the bill S. 1260, supra; posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, ment intended to be proposed to amendment which was ordered to lie on the table. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill SA 2002. Ms. ROSEN (for herself and Mr. SA 2020. Mr. BOOKER submitted an S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on WICKER) submitted an amendment intended amendment intended to be proposed to the table. to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- SA 1985. Mr. BARRASSO submitted an posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- amendment intended to be proposed to supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- SA 2003. Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. JOHN- SA 2021. Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- SON, Mr. TUBERVILLE, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. Ms. WARREN) submitted an amendment in- dered to lie on the table. BRAUN, and Mr. TILLIS) proposed an amend- tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 SA 1986. Mr. BARRASSO submitted an ment to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, amendment intended to be proposed to SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, supra. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- SA 2004. Mr. SASSE (for himself and Mr. SA 2022. Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- BENNET) submitted an amendment intended ARREN) submitted an amendment in- dered to lie on the table. to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- Ms. W tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 SA 1987. Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself, posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, Mr. CRUZ, Ms. ERNST, and Mr. RUBIO) sub- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. mitted an amendment intended to be pro- SA 2005. Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 2023. Mr. SASSE submitted an amend- posed to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Mr. LUJAN) submitted an amendment in- ment intended to be proposed to amendment SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill ordered to lie on the table. proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, SA 1988. Mr. BLUNT (for himself and Mr. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on MORAN) submitted an amendment intended SA 2006. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an the table. to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- amendment intended to be proposed to SA 2024. Mr. SASSE submitted an amend- posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- ment intended to be proposed to amendment supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill SA 1989. Mr. MORAN (for himself and Mr. dered to lie on the table. S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on SANDERS) submitted an amendment intended SA 2007. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an the table. to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- amendment intended to be proposed to SA 2025. Mr. ROMNEY (for himself and Mr. posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- MENENDEZ) submitted an amendment in- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 SA 1990. Mr. MORAN (for himself, Ms. dered to lie on the table. proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, BALDWIN, and Ms. ROSEN) submitted an SA 2008. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by him amendment intended to be proposed to SA 2026. Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was ordered amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- BRAUN) submitted an amendment intended to lie on the table. MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- SA 1991. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amend- dered to lie on the table. posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2009. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill amendment intended to be proposed to SA 2027. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- amendment intended to be proposed to the table. MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- SA 1992. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amend- dered to lie on the table. MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2010. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an dered to lie on the table. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 2028. Mr. JOHNSON (for himself, Mr. S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was ordered RISCH, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. the table. to lie on the table. RUBIO) submitted an amendment intended to SA 1993. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amend- SA 2011. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an be proposed to amendment SA 1502 proposed ment intended to be proposed to amendment amendment intended to be proposed to by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, supra; SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- which was ordered to lie on the table. S. 1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- SA 2029. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted an the table. dered to lie on the table. amendment intended to be proposed to

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amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- (2) as a developed nation with a long- Health Organization, the United Nations MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- standing commitment to promoting global Children’s Emergency Fund (commonly re- dered to lie on the table. health, innovation, access to medicine, pub- ferred to as ‘‘UNICEF’’), the World Bank, SA 2030. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted an lic welfare, and security, the United States and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; and amendment intended to be proposed to will continue to use the resources and tools (G) take into account other legitimate do- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- at its disposal to promote the distribution of mestic policies of the United States, includ- MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- life-saving COVID–19 vaccines to other coun- ing health and safety, national security, con- dered to lie on the table. tries; sumer interests, intellectual property rights, SA 2031. Mr. CRUZ submitted an amend- (3) President Biden should continue to and the laws and regulations related thereto. ment intended to be proposed to amendment work with foreign governments, multilateral (c) CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT, CONSULTA- SA 1703 submitted by Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for institutions, nongovernmental organiza- TIONS, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION.— herself, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and tions, manufacturers, and other stakeholders (1) INTENT TO NEGOTIATE.—If the United Mr. SULLIVAN) and intended to be proposed to quickly identify and address, through tar- States Trade Representative enters any ne- to the amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. geted and meaningful action, obstacles to gotiation pursuant to the trade policies de- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was ending the COVID–19 pandemic, whether scribed in subsection (b), the Trade Rep- ordered to lie on the table. those obstacles are legal, regulatory, con- resentative shall— SA 2032. Mrs. BLACKBURN submitted an tractual, or otherwise; (A) submit to Congress and publish in the amendment intended to be proposed to (4) in any efforts to address trade-related Federal Register a statement specifying the amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- obstacles to ending the COVID–19 pandemic, objectives of the United States in pursuing MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- President Biden should consider how any ac- the negotiation; and dered to lie on the table. tion would complement the whole-of-govern- (B) submit to Congress an assessment of SA 2033. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, ment approach of the President to ending how and to what extent entering the nego- Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. SULLIVAN, and Ms. CORTEZ the COVID–19 pandemic worldwide, including tiation will achieve the trade policies de- MASTO) submitted an amendment intended how any action would impact competitive- scribed in subsection (b). to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- ness, innovation, and the national security (2) CONSULTATION AND BRIEFING BEFORE posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, of the United States in the short- and long- MAKING PROPOSALS.—Before making any tex- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. term; tual proposal pursuant to the trade policies f (5) the President should strive to create described in subsection (b), the United States the most appropriate balance between access Trade Representative shall— TEXT OF AMENDMENTS to COVID–19 vaccines and therapeutics and (A) consistent with section 242 of the Trade SA 1974. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an generating an innovative environment in the Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1872), consult amendment intended to be proposed to United States; with the heads of relevant Federal agencies, amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (6) the President should take into account including the Secretary of Commerce, the the efforts of malign nations or entities to Secretary of Health and Human Services, SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish obtain intellectual property of United States and the Secretary of Defense, which shall in- a new Directorate for Technology and persons through forced technology transfer, clude, as appropriate, discussion of— Innovation in the National Science theft, or espionage, and accordingly make all (i) the most effective means of addressing Foundation, to establish a regional efforts to protect that intellectual property the COVID–19 pandemic and any variants to technology hub program, to require a from such nations or entities; and the COVID–19 virus, including by increasing strategy and report on economic secu- (7) in any efforts to address trade-related the distribution of COVID–19 vaccines; rity, science, research, innovation, obstacles to ending the COVID–19 pandemic, (ii) any sensitive technology or intellectual property rights related to the proposal; manufacturing, and job creation, to es- Congress expects timely and meaningful consultations on any negotiations and any (iii) any nations or entities of concern that tablish a critical supply chain resil- agreements or decisions reached regarding may benefit from the proposal; and iency program, and for other purposes; matters of concern to members of Congress (iv) other issues that may influence nego- which was ordered to lie on the table; and their constituents, including issues of tiations with respect to the proposal; and as follows: competitiveness, innovation, and national (B) brief members of the Committee on Fi- At the end of division C, add the following: security. nance of the Senate and the Committee on (b) TRADE POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO THE Ways and Means of the House of Representa- TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS COVID–19 PANDEMIC.— tives on the proposal, including with respect SEC. 3601. APPEAL OF ASSIGNMENT RESTRIC- (1) IN GENERAL.—It is the policy of the to how the objectives sought by the Trade TIONS OR PRECLUSION. United States to facilitate an effective and Representative fit into a larger strategy of Section 414(a) of the Department of State efficient response to the global pandemic ending the COVID–19 pandemic. Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (22 U.S.C. with respect to COVID–19 by expediting ac- (3) CONSULTATIONS DURING NEGOTIATIONS.— 2734c(a)) is amended by adding at the end the cess to life-saving vaccines, medicines, In the course of any negotiations pursuant to following: ‘‘Such right and process shall en- diagnostics, medical equipment, and per- the trade policies described in subsection (b), sure that any employee subjected to an as- sonal protective equipment. the United States Trade Representative signment restriction or preclusion shall have (2) ELEMENTS.—The United States Trade shall— the same appeal rights as provided by the Representative shall pursue a timely, effec- (A) upon request of any Member of Con- Department regarding denial or revocation tive, and efficient response to the trade as- gress, provide access to pertinent documents of a security clearance. Any such appeal pects of the COVID–19 pandemic, including relating to the negotiations, including clas- shall be resolved not later than 60 days after by endeavoring to— sified materials; such appeal is filed.’’. --- (A) expedite access to medicines and life- (B) consult closely and on a timely basis SA 1975. Mr. WYDEN proposed an saving products through trade facilitation with, and keep fully apprised of the negotia- measures; tions, the Committee on Finance of the Sen- amendment to amendment SA 1502 pro- (B) obtain a reduction or elimination of ate and the Committee on Ways and Means posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. nontariff barriers and distortions that im- of the House of Representatives, including by 1260, to establish a new Directorate for pact the procurement of life-saving products; providing any relevant text proposals before Technology and Innovation in the Na- (C) take action to increase access to discussing those proposals with negotiation tional Science Foundation, to establish COVID–19 vaccines globally, while avoiding participants; a regional technology hub program, to providing access to intellectual property to (C) consult closely and on a timely basis require a strategy and report on eco- nations or entities that seek to utilize the with, and keep fully apprised of the negotia- nomic security, science, research, inno- technology for other uses or that may other- tions, the Senate Advisory Group on Nego- wise pose a threat to national security; tiations and the House Advisory Group on vation, manufacturing, and job cre- (D) eliminate practices that adversely af- Negotiations convened under section 104(c) of ation, to establish a critical supply fect trade in perishable or temperature-sen- the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Prior- chain resiliency program, and for other sitive products, and facilitate the transfer of ities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 purposes; as follows: materials and products in a manner that pre- U.S.C. 4203(c)) and each committee of the At the end of title III of division F, add the serves their integrity; Senate and the House of Representatives, following: (E) further strengthen the system of inter- and each joint committee of Congress, with SEC. 6302. TRADE POLICY AND CONGRESSIONAL national trade and investment disciplines by jurisdiction over laws that could be affected OVERSIGHT OF COVID–19 RESPONSE. demonstrating sufficient flexibility to re- by the negotiations; and (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of spond to a global crisis while retaining a bal- (D) follow the guidelines on enhanced co- Congress that— anced approach to the rights of innovators; ordination with Congress established pursu- (1) it is imperative to promote the develop- (F) encourage greater cooperation between ant to section 104(a)(3) of the Bipartisan Con- ment and deployment of vaccines, including the World Trade Organization and other gressional Trade Priorities and Account- to address pandemics like the pandemic re- international organizations and public-pri- ability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4203(a)(3)) relating to COVID–19 and its variants; vate partnerships, including the World garding consultations with Congress, access

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SEC. 3219L. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENDING (b) INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT.—The pilot pro- 3532(b)(3)) pursuant to the trade policies de- AUSTRALIA FROM ECONOMIC COER- gram required by subsection (a) should in- scribed in subsection (b), the United States CION. clude the following elements: Trade Representative shall consult with— (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (1) Identification and designation of rel- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Sen- Congress that— evant personnel within the United States ate and the Committee on Ways and Means (1) the alliance between the United States Government with expertise relevant to the of the House of Representatives; and Australia provides strategic, economic, objectives specified in subsection (a), includ- (ii) each committee of the Senate and the and cultural value to both nations; ing personnel in— House of Representatives, and each joint (2) the security and prosperity of each is (A) the Department of State, for over- committee of Congress, with jurisdiction vital to the future security and prosperity of seeing the economic defense response team’s over laws that could be affected by the both nations; activities, engaging with the partner coun- agreement or exercise of authority; and (3) the close, longstanding cooperation be- try government and other stakeholders, and (iii) the Senate Advisory Group on Nego- tween the United States and Australia in other purposes relevant to advancing the tiations and the House Advisory Group on strategic and military affairs is built on success of the mission of the economic de- Negotiations convened under section 104(c) of strong bonds of trust between the two na- fense response team; the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Prior- tions that bolster security and stability in (B) the United States Agency for Inter- ities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 the Indo-Pacific; national Development, for the purposes of U.S.C. 4203(c)). (4) Australia is currently the target of a providing technical, humanitarian, and other (B) SCOPE.—In conducting consultation concerted campaign of economic coercion by assistance, generally; under subparagraph (A), the Trade Rep- the People’s Republic of China aimed at pun- (C) the Department of the Treasury, for resentative shall— ishing the government and people of one of the purposes of providing advisory support (i) provide the text of any proposed agree- the United States’ closest allies for the exer- and assistance on all financial matters and ment for final consideration; and cise of their sovereign, democratic rights; fiscal implications of the crisis at hand; (ii) consult with respect to— (5) the People’s Republic of China has em- (D) the Department of Commerce, for the (I) the nature of the agreement; and ployed similar forms of economic coercion purposes of providing economic analysis and (II) how and to what extent the agreement against other countries on many other occa- assistance in market development relevant will achieve the trade policies described in sions, not only within the Indo-Pacific but to the partner country’s response to the cri- subsection (b). around the world; sis at hand, technology security as appro- (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms (6) such a campaign, if successful, has the priate, and other matters that may be rel- ‘‘World Trade Organization’’, ‘‘WTO’’, and potential to undermine the sovereignty of evant; ‘‘WTO member’’ have the meanings given Australia and the ability of the Government (E) the Department of Energy, for the pur- those terms in section 2 of the Uruguay of Australia to act in concert with the poses of providing advisory services and Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501). United States toward the shared goal of a technical assistance with respect to energy SA 1976. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an free and open Indo-Pacific; and needs as affected by the crisis at hand; (7) the routine use of economic coercion by (F) the Department of Homeland Security, amendment intended to be proposed to the People’s Republic of China against Aus- for the purposes of providing assistance with amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. tralia and other countries undermines those respect to digital and cybersecurity matters, SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish countries’ ability to speak or act in defense and assisting in the development of any con- a new Directorate for Technology and of their own sovereignty, democratic values, tingency plans referred to in paragraphs (3) Innovation in the National Science and human rights, and is therefore a threat and (6) of subsection (a) as appropriate; Foundation, to establish a regional to a free and open global order. (G) the Department of Agriculture, for pro- technology hub program, to require a (b) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It shall be the viding advisory and other assistance with re- strategy and report on economic secu- policy of the United States— spect to responding to coercive measures rity, science, research, innovation, (1) to stand with Australia in its moment such as arbitrary market closures that affect the partner country’s agricultural sector; manufacturing, and job creation, to es- of need, providing relevant support to the Government and people of Australia to miti- (H) the Office of the United States Trade tablish a critical supply chain resil- gate the costs of economic coercion by the Representative with respect to providing iency program, and for other purposes; People’s Republic of China to the greatest support and guidance on trade and invest- which was ordered to lie on the table; extent possible; ment matters; and as follows: (2) to work with the Government of Aus- (I) other Federal departments and agencies On page 712, strike lines 12 through 17 and tralia and other allies and partners to co- as determined by the President. insert the following: ordinate collective, cooperative responses to (2) Negotiation of memoranda of under- (4) the United States Government and both threatened and actual instances of eco- standing, where appropriate, with other other governments around the world must nomic coercion by the People’s Republic of United States Government components for actively oppose racism and intolerance, and China; and the provision of any relevant participating use all available and appropriate tools to (3) to devise a strategy to guide the imple- or detailed non-Department of State per- combat the spread of anti-Asian racism and mentation of such responses, and to put in sonnel identified under paragraph (1). discrimination; place the appropriate personnel, mecha- (3) Negotiation of contracts, as appro- (5) the United States Government should nisms, and collective structures to facility priate, with private sector representatives or not restrict the career opportunities of its their effectiveness. other individuals with relevant expertise to employees on the basis of race, color, reli- advance the objectives specified in sub- gion, sex, national origin, disability, or age; SA 1978. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an section (a). and amendment intended to be proposed to (4) Development within the United States (6) the Department of State should expand amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Government of— the appeals process it makes available to (A) appropriate training curricula for rel- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish employees related to assignment restrictions evant experts identified under paragraph (1) and preclusions. a new Directorate for Technology and and for United States diplomatic personnel Innovation in the National Science in a country actually or potentially threat- SA 1977. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an Foundation, to establish a regional ened by coercive economic measures; amendment intended to be proposed to technology hub program, to require a (B) operational procedures and appropriate amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. strategy and report on economic secu- protocols for the rapid assembly of such ex- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish rity, science, research, innovation, perts into one or more teams for deployment a new Directorate for Technology and manufacturing, and job creation, to es- to a country actually or potentially threatened by coercive economic measures; and Innovation in the National Science tablish a critical supply chain resil- (C) procedures for ensuring appropriate Foundation, to establish a regional iency program, and for other purposes; support for such teams when serving in a technology hub program, to require a which was ordered to lie on the table; country actually or potentially threatened strategy and report on economic secu- as follows: by coercive economic measures, including, as

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.047 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 applicable, logistical assistance, office space, insert ‘‘(or an institution of higher education strategy and report on economic secu- information support, and communications. with an established STEM capacity building rity, science, research, innovation, (5) Negotiation with relevant potential program focused on Native Hawaiians and manufacturing, and job creation, to es- host countries of procedures and methods for Alaska Natives);’’. tablish a critical supply chain resil- On page 72, beginning on line 20, strike ensuring the rapid and effective deployment iency program, and for other purposes; of such teams, and the establishment of ap- ‘‘(or’’ and all that follows through line 24 and propriate liaison relationships with local insert ‘‘(or an institution of higher education which was ordered to lie on the table; public and private sector officials and enti- with an established STEM capacity building as follows: ties. program focused on Native Hawaiians and Strike section 6122 and insert the fol- (c) REPORTS REQUIRED.— Alaska Natives);’’. lowing: (1) REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT.—Upon es- On page 88, strike lines 4 through 12 and in- SEC. 6122. LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN HIGHER tablishment of the pilot program required by sert the following: EDUCATION ACT GRANT FUNDING subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall (i) a historically Black college or univer- FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDU- provide the appropriate committees of Con- sity which is a part B institution (as defined CATION WITH CONFUCIUS INSTI- TUTES. gress with a detailed report and briefing de- in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061)); scribing the pilot program, the major ele- (1) the term ‘‘Confucius Institute’’ means a (ii) a Hispanic-serving institution (as de- ments of the program, the personnel and in- cultural institute established as a partner- fined in section 502 of the Higher Education stitutions involved, and the degree to which ship between a United States institution of Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a)); the program incorporates the elements de- higher education and a Chinese institution of (iii) a Tribal College or University (as described in subsection (a). higher education to promote and teach Chi- fined in section 316 of the Higher Education (2) FOLLOW-UP REPORT AND STRATEGY.—Not nese language and culture that is funded, di- later than one year after the report required Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c)); rectly or indirectly, by the Government of by paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall (iv) an Alaska Native-serving institution the People’s Republic of China; and provide the appropriate committees of Con- or a Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as (2) the term ‘‘institution of higher edu- gress with— defined in section 317(b) of the Higher Edu- cation’’ has the meaning given that term in (A) a detailed report and briefing describ- cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b))); section 102 of the Higher Education Act of ing the operations over the previous year of (v) a Predominantly Black Institution (as 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). the pilot program established pursuant to defined in section 371(c) of the Higher Edu- (b) RESTRICTIONS OF CONFUCIUS INSTI- subsection (a), as well as the Secretary’s as- cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(c))); TUTES.—Except as provided in subsection (d), sessment of its performance and suitability (vi) an Asian American and Native Amer- an institution of higher education that for becoming a permanent program; and ican Pacific Islander-serving institution (as maintains a contract or agreement between (B) a strategy for building shared resil- defined in Section 371(c) of the Higher Edu- the institution and a Confucius Institute ience to economic coercion among partners cation Act of 1965); shall not be eligible to receive Federal funds that includes steps that could be taken in (vii) a Native American-serving nontribal provided under the Higher Education Act of addition to or instead of such pilot program. institution (as defined in Section 371(c) of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), except for funds the Higher Education Act of 1965); or provided under title IV of such Act, unless SA 1979. Mr. MERKLEY submitted an (viii) an institution of higher education the Secretary of Education, after consulta- amendment intended to be proposed to with an established STEM capacity building tion with the National Academies of Science, amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. program focused on Native Hawaiians and Engineering, and Medicine, determines a SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish Alaska Natives; and waiver of this subsection is appropriate, in a new Directorate for Technology and On page 110, beginning on line 9, strike ‘‘in- accordance with subsection (c). Innovation in the National Science stitutions of higher education’’ and all that (c) CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE CONTRACTS OR follows through ‘‘Indians’’ on line 13 and in- AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of Education, Foundation, to establish a regional sert ‘‘institutions of higher education with after consultation with the National Acad- technology hub program, to require a an established STEM capacity building pro- emies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, strategy and report on economic secu- gram focused on Native Hawaiians and Alas- may issue a waiver of subsection (b) for an rity, science, research, innovation, ka Natives,’’. institution of higher education that main- manufacturing, and job creation, to es- Beginning on page 111, on line 25, strike tains a contract or agreement between such tablish a critical supply chain resil- ‘‘(or’’ and all that follows through line 4 on institution of higher education and a Confu- iency program, and for other purposes; page 112 and insert ‘‘(or institutions of high- cius Institute, and publishes such waiver on er education with an established STEM ca- the website of the Department of Education, which was ordered to lie on the table; if— as follows: pacity building program focused on Native Hawaiians and Alaska Natives);’’. (1) the contract or agreement includes At the end of title III of division C, add the On page 137, beginning on line 1, strike ‘‘or clear provisions that— following: an institution’’ and all that follows through (A) protect academic freedom at the insti- SEC. 3314. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE XXIV line 5 and insert ‘‘or an institution of higher tution; OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND THE education with an established STEM capac- (B) prohibit the application of any foreign XIII PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES. ity building program focused on Native Ha- law on any campus of the institution; and It is the sense of Congress that the Inter- waiians and Alaska Natives).’’. (C) grant full managerial authority of the national Olympic Committee should relocate On page 184, beginning on line 6, strike Confucius Institute to the institution, in- the XXIV Olympic Winter Games and XIII ‘‘(or’’ and all that follows through ‘‘Indi- cluding full control over what is being Paralympic Winter Games due to the crimes ans)’’ on line 10 and insert ‘‘(or an institu- taught, the activities carried out, the re- against humanity and other serious violation of higher education with an established search grants that are made, and who is em- tions of human rights committed by the Peo- ployed at the Confucius Institute; and ple’s Republic of China in mainland China, STEM capacity building program focused on the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Native Hawaiians and Alaska Natives)’’. (2) the institution makes available for pub- On page 207, beginning on line 14, strike Hong Kong, the Tibet Autonomous Region lic inspection— and other Tibetan areas, the Inner Mongolia ‘‘(and’’ and all the follows through ‘‘Indi- (A) a true copy of the contract or agree- Autonomous Region, and elsewhere. ans)’’ on line 18 and insert ‘‘(and institutions ment between the institution and the Confu- of higher education with an established cius Institute; and SA 1980. Mr. WARNOCK submitted an STEM capacity building program focused on (B) a translation in English of the contract amendment intended to be proposed to Native Hawaiians and Alaska Natives)’’. or agreement between the institution and amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Beginning on page 207, on line 22, strike the Confucius Institute that is certified by a ‘‘(and’’ and all that follows through line 2 on third party translator. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish page 208 and insert ‘‘(and institutions of (d) SPECIAL RULE.—Notwithstanding any a new Directorate for Technology and higher education with an established STEM other provision of this section, this section Innovation in the National Science capacity building program focused on Native shall not apply to an institution of higher Foundation, to establish a regional Hawaiians and Alaska Natives).’’. education that maintains a contract or technology hub program, to require a agreement between the institution and a strategy and report on economic secu- SA 1981. Mrs. MURRAY (for herself Confucius Institute, if the institution— rity, science, research, innovation, and Mr. BURR) submitted an amend- (1) has made available for public inspec- manufacturing, and job creation, to es- ment intended to be proposed to tion— tablish a critical supply chain resil- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (A) a true copy of the contract or agreement between the institution and the Confu- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish iency program, and for other purposes; cius Institute; and which was ordered to lie on the table; a new Directorate for Technology and (B) a translation in English of the contract as follows: Innovation in the National Science or agreement between the institution and On page 68, beginning on line 2, strike Foundation, to establish a regional the Confucius Institute that is certified by a ‘‘(or’’ and all that follows through line 8 and technology hub program, to require a third party translator; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.047 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3433 (2) has fulfilled the requirements for a chains from foreign countries and back to process for registering each United States waiver from— the United States; and business that seeks access to the online tool- (A) the Department of Defense as described (3) to facilitate understanding of the impli- kit. In registering a United States business under section 1062 of the National Defense cations of economic, public health, and na- under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub- tional security vulnerabilities in the United verify the identity of the business and that lic Law 116-283); or States supply chain. the business is not a foreign entity. (B) the Director of the National Science SEC. 6403. PILOT PROGRAM ON ONLINE TOOLKIT (3) FORMAT; PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Foundation in accordance with section 2525. AND DATABASE ON AGGREGATED Secretary shall ensure that the online tool- (e) SUNSET.—This section shall cease to be DEMAND MAPPING AND SUPPLY kit described in paragraph (1) is— effective on the date that is 5 years after the CHAINS FOR UNITED STATES BUSI- (A) searchable and filterable according to date of enactment of this Act. NESSES. the type of information; and (a) DETERMINATION OF TARGET INDUS- (B) presented in a user-friendly format. SA 1982. Mr. YOUNG submitted an TRIES.— (d) DATABASE.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days amendment intended to be proposed to (1) IN GENERAL.—The database described in amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. after the date of the enactment of this Act, this subsection is a database— the Secretary shall identify 3 industries in SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish (A) containing information— the United States in which supply chain (i) described in subsection (c) voluntarily a new Directorate for Technology and vulnerabilities exist related to the national Innovation in the National Science submitted by United States businesses di- security, economic security, or public health rectly related to a target industry; and Foundation, to establish a regional of the United States. (ii)(I) with respect to which such busi- technology hub program, to require a (2) CONSULTATIONS.—The Secretary may nesses have specified under subsection strategy and report on economic secu- consult with the heads of other agencies in (e)(1)(A)(ii) that the information is private rity, science, research, innovation, identifying the 3 target industries under and authorized to be shared only with the manufacturing, and job creation, to es- paragraph (1). Department of Commerce for purposes of the (b) PILOT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF analysis of supply chain vulnerabilities tablish a critical supply chain resil- ONLINE TOOLKIT AND DATABASE.—Not later under section 6405; or iency program, and for other purposes; than one year after the date of the enact- (II) treated as private and confidential which was ordered to lie on the table; ment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce under subsection (e)(1)(B); and shall carry out a pilot program to develop— as follows: (B) available only to senior officials of the In section 3209(c)(2), strike ‘‘and the Sec- (1) an online toolkit described in subsection (c); and Department of Commerce for purposes of retary of the Treasury’’ and insert ‘‘, the conducting that analysis. Secretary of the Treasury, the Director of (2) a private and confidential database described in subsection (d). (2) PROHIBITION ON ACCESS.—The Secretary the National Science Foundation, and the shall prohibit any private entity from re- Secretary of Energy’’. (c) ONLINE TOOLKIT.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The online toolkit de- questing or receiving information included in the database described in paragraph (1). SA 1983. Mr. YOUNG submitted an scribed in this subsection is a mechanism under which— (3) SECURITY.—The Secretary shall make amendment intended to be proposed to every reasonable effort to ensure the secu- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (A) United States businesses directly related to a target industry voluntarily submit rity and integrity of all information stored SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish to the Secretary information, subject to sub- within the database described in paragraph a new Directorate for Technology and section (e), on the products produced by such (1) and to safeguard the database against Innovation in the National Science businesses and the inputs required for such cyberattacks. Foundation, to establish a regional products, which may include, with respect to (e) CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.— technology hub program, to require a such an input— (1) RESTRICTION OF SHARING OF INFORMATION strategy and report on economic secu- (i) the specific geographic location of the BY UNITED STATES BUSINESSES.—The Sec- production of the input, including if the retary shall ensure that, in submitting infor- rity, science, research, innovation, mation to the Secretary under this section— manufacturing, and job creation, to es- input is sourced from the United States or a foreign country; (A) a United States business is able to tablish a critical supply chain resil- (ii) the business name of a supplier of the specify— iency program, and for other purposes; input; (i) what information may be shared with which was ordered to lie on the table; (iii) information related to perceived or re- other United States businesses, including as follows: alized challenges in securing the input; what information may be searchable by At the end of division F, add the following: (iv) information related to the suspected other businesses seeking to obtain information on inputs for their products produced in TITLE IV—AGGREGATED DEMAND vulnerabilities or implications of a disrup- the United States; MAPPING AND SUPPLY CHAINS tion in securing the input, whether related to national security or the effect on the (ii) what information should be private and SEC. 6401. DEFINITIONS. United States business; or shared only with the Department of Com- In this title: (v) in the case of an input sourced from a merce for purposes of the analysis of supply (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- foreign country, information on— chain vulnerabilities under section 6405; and TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional (I) why the input is sourced from a foreign (iii) what information is business confiden- committees’’ means— country rather than in the United States; tial or otherwise proprietary in nature and (A) the Committee on Finance and the and may be restricted in its dissemination to Committee on Commerce, Science, and (II) if the United States business would be Congress in accordance with paragraph (2); Transportation of the Senate; and interested in identifying an alternative pro- and (B) the Committee on Ways and Means and duced in the United States; (B) if a United States business does not the Committee on Energy and Commerce of (B) United States businesses may opt in to specify under subparagraph (A) how the in- the House of Representatives. requesting and receiving contact informa- formation may be shared, that information (2) INPUT.—The term ‘‘input’’— tion or general information about a United is treated as private and confidential. (A) means a natural resource, raw mate- States source or a foreign source for an (2) EXEMPTION FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.— rial, or human resource used to construct a input; and Information submitted to the Secretary in finished product or other good; and (C) the Secretary makes information pro- relation to the online toolkit and database (B) may be comprised of one or more com- vided under this subsection available, sub- established under this section— ponents. ject to the requirements of subsection (e), to (A) may not be considered public records (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ enable other United States businesses to and shall be exempt from any Federal law re- means the Secretary of Commerce. identify inputs for their products produced lating to public disclosure requirements; and (4) TARGET INDUSTRY.—The term ‘‘target in the United States. (B) may not be subject to discovery or ad- industry’’ means an industry identified (2) RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS TO ONLINE mission as public information or evidence in under section 6403(a). TOOLKIT.— judicial or administrative proceedings with- (5) UNITED STATES BUSINESS.—The term (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary— out the consent of the United States busi- ‘‘United States business’’ means a business (i) shall ensure that the online toolkit de- ness that submitted the information. that has a primary headquarters located in a scribed in paragraph (1) is accessible only by (f) VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION.—The State or territory of the United States. United States businesses registered with the Secretary shall establish a process for SEC. 6402. PURPOSES. Department of Commerce under subpara- verifying the accuracy of information sub- The purposes of this title are— graph (B); and mitted to the Secretary under this section. (1) to reduce reliance on foreign manufac- (ii) may determine the scope of the access (g) REPORTING.— turing, boost United States job opportuni- of a United States business described in sub- (1) REPORT TO CONGRESS.— ties, and support domestic manufacturing; paragraph (A) to the online toolkit. (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months (2) to provide transparency and assistance (B) REGISTRATION OF UNITED STATES BUSI- after the date of the enactment of this Act, to manufacturers in order to divert supply NESSES.—The Secretary shall establish a and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary

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TERMINATION. database established under section 6403; and change in participation rate in the online This title shall terminate on September 30, (2) to facilitate and encourage the partici- toolkit and database during the preceding 2026. pation of such businesses in the online tool- 180-day period; kit and database. --- (ii) recommendations for additional ac- (b) OUTREACH REQUIREMENT.—In carrying SA 1984. Mr. RUBIO submitted an tions to improve the online toolkit and data- out the campaign under subsection (a), the amendment intended to be proposed to base and participation in the online toolkit Secretary shall— amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. and database; and (1) establish an advertising and outreach SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish (iii) such other information as the Sec- program directed to businesses, industries, a new Directorate for Technology and retary considers appropriate. State and local agencies, chambers of com- Innovation in the National Science (B) FORM.—Each report required by sub- merce, and labor organizations— Foundation, to establish a regional paragraph (A) shall be submitted in unclassi- (A) to facilitate understanding of the value fied form but may include a classified annex. of an aggregated demand mapping system; technology hub program, to require a (2) PUBLIC REPORT.— and strategy and report on economic secu- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months (B) to advertise that the online toolkit de- rity, science, research, innovation, after the date of the enactment of this Act, scribed in section 6403(c) is available for that manufacturing, and job creation, to es- and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall purpose; tablish a critical supply chain resil- post on a publicly available website of the (2) notify appropriate State agencies not iency program, and for other purposes; Department of Commerce a report that, ex- later than 10 days after the date of the enact- which was ordered to lie on the table; cept as provided by subparagraph (B), in- ment of this Act regarding the development as follows: cludes— of the online toolkit; and (i) general statistics related to foreign and (3) post a notice on a publicly available At the appropriate place in title II of divi- domestic sourcing of inputs used by United website of the Department of Commerce and sion E, insert the following: States businesses; establish a social media awareness campaign SEC. 52ll. SHAREHOLDER NATIONAL SECURITY (ii) an estimate of the percentage of total to advertise the online toolkit. AWARENESS. inputs used by United States businesses ob- (c) COORDINATION.—In carrying out the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be tained from foreign countries; campaign under subsection (a), the Sec- cited as the ‘‘Shareholder National Security (iii) data on such inputs disaggregated by retary may coordinate with other Federal Awareness Act of 2021’’. industry, geographical location, and size of agencies and State or local agencies as ap- (b) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- operation; and propriate. lowing: (iv) a description of the methodology used (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (1) The national security of the United to calculate the statistics and estimates de- There are authorized to be appropriated to States is a necessary condition for the ad- the Secretary $8,000,000 for each of fiscal scribed in this subparagraph. vancement of the national public interest, years 2022 through 2024 to carry out this sec- the general welfare, and the volume of credit (B) INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION.—If the Sec- tion. retary determines that insufficient informa- available for trade, industry, and transpor- (e) SEPARATE ACCOUNTING.— tion was submitted by United States busi- tation, which form the bases for the neces- (1) BUDGETARY LINE ITEM.—The Secretary sity of the regulation of transactions in se- nesses under this section to generate the sta- shall include in the budget justification ma- tistics and estimates described in subpara- curities, as described in section 2 of the Se- terials submitted to Congress in support of curities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78b). graph (A), the Secretary may (subject to sub- the Department of Commerce budget for fis- (2) Transactions in securities may ad- section (e)) determine what information is cal years 2023 and 2024 (as submitted with the versely affect the national security of the appropriate to make available to the public budget of the President under section 1105(a) United States in a manner that is analogous under this paragraph. of title 31, United States Code) specific iden- to the circumstances described in paragraphs (C) CONSULTATIONS.—The Secretary shall tification, as a budgetary line item, of the (3) and (4) of section 2 of the Securities Ex- consult with the Secretary of Defense, the amounts required to carry out the campaign change Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78b), which Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Di- under subsection (a). state that the unreasonable expansion and rector of National Intelligence in drafting (2) PROHIBITION ON COMMINGLING.—Amounts contraction of the volume of credit is caused the report required by subparagraph (A) to appropriated to carry out this section may by the susceptibility of the prices of securi- ensure that no sensitive information will be not be commingled with any other amounts ties to manipulation and control, excessive included in the report. appropriated to the Department of Com- speculation, and sudden and unreasonable (h) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS.—The merce. fluctuations. Secretary shall carry out this section in ac- SEC. 6405. ANALYSIS OF SUPPLY CHAIN (3) In the case of the national security of cordance with the following provisions of VULNERABILITIES. the United States, the susceptibility of the The Secretary shall use the information in law: prices of securities to manipulation and con- the database described in section 6403(d) to trol, excessive speculation, and sudden and (1) Subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, identify and analyze vulnerabilities in the United States Code (commonly referred to as unreasonable fluctuations may create busi- United States supply chains of the target in- ness financing conditions that prevent, the ‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act’’). dustries that will result in a threat, if dis- (2) Section 552a of title 5, United States erode, or cause the abandonment of long- rupted, to the national security, economic term investment that is necessary for the Code (commonly referred to as the ‘‘Privacy security, or public health of the United formation, development, and maintenance of Act of 1974’’). States. (3) Section 1905 of title 18, United States capital assets that perform functions that SEC. 6406. USE OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE are essential to the national security of the Code (commonly referred to as the ‘‘Trade RESOURCES. United States by— Secrets Act’’). (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary— (A) undervaluing those capital assets rel- (1) shall, to the maximum extent prac- (i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ative to their necessity to the United States; ticable, construct the online toolkit and (1) INITIAL FUNDING.—There are authorized and database established under section 6403, and to be appropriated to the Secretary (B) overvaluing transactions that would re- related analytical features, using expertise $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2022— duce, downsize, outsource, or offshore the op- within the Department of Commerce; and (A) for the establishment of the online eration of those capital assets. (2) may, as appropriate, adopt new tech- toolkit and database under this section; and (4) In the report to Congress required under nologies and hire additional employees to (B) for the salaries and expenses of addi- section 2504 of title 10, United States Code, tional staff to carry out this section. carry out this title. (b) MINIMIZATION OF CONTRACTING.—If the with respect to fiscal year 2020, the Depart- (2) ONGOING FUNDING .—There are author- activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2) ment of Defense stated that ‘‘a U.S. business ized to be appropriated to the Secretary of subsection (a) cannot be completed with- climate that has favored short-term share- $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024 out the employment of contractors, the Sec- holder earnings . . . [has] severely damaged to carry out this section. retary should seek to minimize the number America’s ability to arm itself today and in (3) RETURN OF FUNDS.—The Secretary shall of contractors and the scope of the contract. the future’’. return to the Treasury any funds appro- SEC. 6407. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (5) The susceptibility of the prices of secu- priated pursuant to an authorization of ap- FOR CYBERSECURITY INFRASTRUC- rities to manipulation and control, excessive propriations under this subsection that have TURE. speculation, and sudden and unreasonable not been obligated by the end of the fiscal There are authorized to be appropriated to fluctuations establishes, with respect to cap- year for which the funds were appropriated. the Secretary of Commerce $5,000,000 for ital assets that are essential to the national

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(C) by adding at the end the following: (i) conduct a review to determine, based on (2) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ ‘‘(7) With respect to a person that has a a written, risk-based analysis, whether the means the Securities and Exchange Commis- plan or proposal described in paragraph plan or proposal that is the subject of the re- sion. (1)(F), this subsection shall be applied by ferred matter would be reasonably expected (3) COMMITTEE.—The term ‘‘Committee’’ substituting ‘2.5 per centum’ for ‘5 per cen- to, if implemented, cause a material reduc- means the Committee for the Assessment of tum’ each place that term appears.’’. tion to the operation by the applicable issuer National Security in Corporate Governance (2) RULEMAKING.—Not later than 1 year of a national security asset within the established under subsection (g). after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States; and (4) COVERED PROVISION.—The term ‘‘covered Commission shall amend section 240.13d–101 (ii) communicate to the Commission any provision’’ means subparagraph (F) of sec- of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or determination made by the Committee under tion 13(d)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act any successor regulation, to ensure that clause (i). of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(d)(1)), as added by sub- such section is consistent with the covered (B) COMMUNICATION.—The Committee section (d)(1) of this section. provision. may— (5) ISSUER.—The term ‘‘issuer’’ means an (e) RULEMAKINGS REGARDING REVIEW OF (i) communicate directly with any person issuer with a class of securities registered THE EFFECT OF PROXY SOLICITATIONS AND that is the subject of a review under this pursuant to section 12 of the Securities Ex- PROPOSALS ON NATIONAL SECURITY ASSETS.— paragraph; and change Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l). Not later than 2 years after the date of en- (ii) submit to any person described in (6) NATIONAL SECURITY ASSET.—The term actment of this Act, the Commission shall— clause (i) any questions or requests for infor- ‘‘national security asset’’— (1) amend section 240.14a–2(b)(1)(vi) of title mation to establish facts necessary to con- (A) means an asset, the material reduction 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any suc- duct a review described in that clause. in the operation, the impairment, or the loss cessor regulation, to provide that a person (C) TOTALITY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES.—In of which would harm the national security of that is required to file a statement described making any determination under this para- the United States; and in the covered provision is included as a per- graph regarding whether a plan or proposal (B) includes— son described in such section 240.14a– would reasonably be expected to, if imple- (i) any critical component, critical infra- 2(b)(1)(vi); and mented, cause a material reduction to the structure, critical technology, critical tech- (2) issue rules that permit an issuer to ex- operation by the issuer of a national security nology item, and industrial resources, as clude from any proxy statement supplied by asset, the Committee may consider any of those terms are defined in section 702 of the the issuer any shareholder proposal that the following: Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. would be reasonably expected to, if imple- (i) The totality of the circumstances with 4552); mented, cause a material reduction to the respect to the plan or proposal, including— (ii) critical infrastructure and critical operation by the issuer of a national security (I) consideration of whether, in taking a technologies, as those terms are defined in asset. separate action, the person to which the de- paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 721(a) of the (f) REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE.—With respect termination applies is— Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. to any material reviewed, or determination (aa) planning or proposing a material in- 4565(a)), respectively; required to be made, by the Commission crease with respect to the operation of the (iii) any intellectual property, or asset de- under a rule issued or amended under sub- applicable national security asset or any veloped using intellectual property, that is section (d)(2) or (e), the Commission may other national security asset; or developed through any program that has re- refer the matter to the Committee, which (bb) creating or developing any new asset ceived funding, or that is authorized, under shall review the matter in a manner that is relating to the national security of the this Act; and consistent with the requirements of sub- United States that would offset the material (iv) any facility or equipment developed section (g). reduction with respect to the operation of through the program established under sec- (g) COMMITTEE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF NA- the national security asset; and tion 9902 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry TIONAL SECURITY IN CORPORATE GOVERN- (II) whether that material reduction is National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- ANCE.— caused by— cal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283). (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established (aa) any sale of, or other disposition of (7) SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL.—The term the Committee for the Assessment of Na- (whether in a single transaction or a series ‘‘shareholder proposal’’ means a proposal by tional Security in Corporate Governance, the of transactions) assets or capital stock; a shareholder that the applicable issuer is re- primary objective of which shall be to assist (bb) any merger, consolidation, joint ven- quired to include in the proxy statement of the Commission in the review by the Com- ture, partnership, spin-off, reverse spin-off, the issuer under section 240.14a–8 of title 17, mission of matters relating to national secu- dissolution, restructuring, recapitalization, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on rity, including the covered provision and liquidation, or any other business combina- the date of enactment of this Act. matters relating to any rule issued or tion or strategic transaction; or (8) WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.—The term amended under subsection (d)(2) or (e). (cc) any other transaction or event the ‘‘within the United States’’ means within (2) COMPOSITION.—The Committee shall be Committee determines appropriate. the United States or any territory or posses- composed of the following members: (ii) The totality of the circumstances with sion of the United States. (A) The Secretary of Defense. respect to the operation of the national secu- (d) DISCLOSURE OF SHARE OWNERSHIP WITH (B) The Attorney General. rity asset, including— RESPECT TO PLANS OR PROPOSALS AFFECTING (C) The Secretary of Homeland Security. (I) the amount of time in operation of the NATIONAL SECURITY ASSETS.— (D) The Secretary of Commerce. applicable asset; (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 13(d) of the Secu- (E) The United States Trade Representa- (II) the number, amount, or quality of in- rities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(d)) tive. puts, whether from labor, energy, or other is amended— (F) The Secretary of State. sources, contributing to the operation of the (A) in paragraph (1)— (3) CHAIR.— applicable asset; (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General (III) the number, amount, or quality of (A), by striking ‘‘Any person who’’ and in- shall serve as Chair of the Committee. outputs, whether in the form of labor, com- serting ‘‘Subject to paragraph (7), any person (B) DUTIES OF THE CHAIR.—The Chair ponents, or end-use products, that result who’’; shall— from the operation of the applicable asset; (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ (i) except as otherwise provided by this and at the end; section, or the amendments made by this (IV) any other measurement with respect (iii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the section, have the exclusive authority to act, to the operation that the Committee deter- period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and or to authorize other members of the Com- mines appropriate. (iv) by adding at the end the following: mittee to act, on behalf of the Committee, (D) PRESUMPTION OF MATERIAL REDUC- ‘‘(F) whether such person has any plan or including communicating with the Commis- TION.—With respect to any review conducted proposal that would be reasonably expected sion and with persons subject to the reviews by the Committee under this paragraph, to, if implemented, cause a material reduc- authorized under paragraph (4); and there shall be a presumption, which may be tion to the operation by the issuer of a na- (ii) in acting on behalf of the Committee— rebutted through any information received tional security asset, as all such applicable (I) keep the Committee fully informed of by the Committee through communication terms are defined in subsection (c) of the the activities of the Chair; and permitted under subparagraph (B), that the

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plan or proposal that is the subject of the re- (1) URANIUM RESERVE.—The term ‘‘Uranium (2) to address domestic nuclear supply view would be reasonably expected to, if im- Reserve’’ means the uranium reserve oper- chain issues; and plemented, cause a material reduction to the ated pursuant to the program established (3) to support strategic nuclear fuel cycle operation by the applicable issuer of a na- under subsection (b). capabilities in the United States. tional security asset if that plan or proposal (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (d) EXCLUSION.—The Secretary shall ex- would, if implemented, cause— means the Secretary of Energy, acting clude from the HA-LEU Bank uranium that (i) in a fiscal year, distributions , including through the Under Secretary for Science and is enriched by an entity that— capital distributions, with respect to the Energy. (1) is owned or controlled by the Govern- common stock of the issuer to exceed the net (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 60 days ment of the Russian Federation or the Gov- income of the issuer with respect to any of after the date of enactment of this Act, the ernment of the People’s Republic of China; the 3 most recently completed fiscal years of Secretary shall establish a program to oper- or the issuer; ate a uranium reserve comprised of uranium (2) is organized under the laws of, or other- (ii) the sale of any material line of business recovered in the United States in accordance wise subject to the jurisdiction of, the Rus- of the issuer with respect to which the issuer with this section. sian Federation or the People’s Republic of has, or had in any of the 3 most recently (c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Ura- China. completed fiscal years of the issuer, a con- nium Reserve are— (e) FUNDING.—Notwithstanding any other tract with the Federal Government; or (1) to address domestic nuclear supply provision of this Act, of the amounts author- (iii) a reduction in expenditures on re- chain issues; ized in section 2117(a), $150,000,000 is author- search and development by the issuer in an (2) to provide assurance of the availability ized for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 amount that is more than 50 percent, as of uranium recovered in the United States in to carry out this section. compared with the amount of those expendi- the event of a supply disruption; and (f) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section tures in any of the 3 most recently com- (3) to support strategic nuclear fuel cycle 2001(a)(2)(D) of the Energy Act of 2020 (42 pleted fiscal years of the issuer. capabilities in the United States. U.S.C. 16281(a)(2)(D)) is amended— (5) CONSENSUS.— (d) EXCLUSION.—The Secretary shall ex- (1) in clause (v)(III), by adding ‘‘or’’ after (A) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall at- clude from the Uranium Reserve uranium the semicolon at the end; tempt to reach consensus with respect to de- that is recovered in the United States by an (2) by striking clause (vi); and terminations made under paragraph (4). entity that— (3) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (B) INABILITY TO REACH CONSENSUS.—If the (1) is owned or controlled by the Govern- (vi). Committee is unable to reach consensus, as ment of the Russian Federation or the Gov- Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for described in subparagraph (A)— ernment of the People’s Republic of China; SA 1987. (i) the Chair shall present the issue to the or himself, Mr. CRUZ, Ms. ERNST, and Mr. Committee, which shall make a determina- (2) is organized under the laws of, or other- RUBIO) submitted an amendment in- tion by majority vote; and wise subject to the jurisdiction of, the Rus- tended to be proposed to amendment (ii) if the vote of the Committee under sian Federation or the People’s Republic of SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to clause (i) is a tie, the Chair shall make the China. the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- final decision regarding the applicable deter- (e) FUNDING.—Notwithstanding any other rectorate for Technology and Innova- mination. provision of this Act, of the amounts author- tion in the National Science Founda- ized in section 2117(a), $150,000,000 is author- (C) PUBLICLY AVAILABLE VERSION OF DETER- tion, to establish a regional technology MINATION.—The Committee shall publish ized for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 publicly a version of any determination to carry out this section. hub program, to require a strategy and made under paragraph (4) that provides the report on economic security, science, reasoning for the determination, which may SA 1986. Mr. BARRASSO submitted research, innovation, manufacturing, have removed classified or other sensitive in- an amendment intended to be proposed and job creation, to establish a critical formation from the determination or any to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. supply chain resiliency program, and analysis from the determination. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish for other purposes; which was ordered (D) IMPLEMENTATION.— a new Directorate for Technology and to lie on the table; as follows: (i) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.—The Attorney In title V of division B, at the end add the General shall provide such funding and ad- Innovation in the National Science following: ministrative support for the Committee as Foundation, to establish a regional the Committee may require. technology hub program, to require a SEC. 25ll. GRANTS FOR RESEARCHING COVID– 19 ORIGINS. (ii) OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES.— strategy and report on economic secu- (a) AWARDS.—Out of amounts made avail- The heads of executive departments and rity, science, research, innovation, able to the Foundation under section 2116 for agencies shall provide, as appropriate and to manufacturing, and job creation, to es- activities outside of the Directorate, the Di- the extent permitted by law, such resources, tablish a critical supply chain resil- rector shall award grants to entities de- information, and assistance as required to iency program, and for other purposes; scribed in subsection (b) for the purpose of implement the reviews required by para- researching the origins of COVID–19, includ- graph (4) within their respective agencies, which was ordered to lie on the table; ing researching any evidence of whether including the assignment of staff to perform as follows: COVID–19— the duties described in this subsection. At the appropriate place in title V of divi- (1) was in any way manufactured; (6) INAPPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY sion B, insert the following: (2) escaped from a laboratory; or COMMITTEE ACT.—The Federal Advisory Com- SEC. 25ll. HA-LEU BANK. (3) involved a zoonotic origin. mittee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—An entity de- with respect to the Committee or the activi- (1) HA-LEU.—The term ‘‘HA-LEU’’ means scribed in this subsection is an entity that— ties of the Committee. high-assay, low-enriched uranium. (1) is based in the United States; and (2) HA-LEU BANK.—The term ‘‘HA-LEU (2) submits a proposal to the Director for a SA 1985. Mr. BARRASSO submitted Bank’’ means the HA-LEU Bank operated grant under this section, which shall ensure an amendment intended to be proposed pursuant to the program established under that the entity complies, and all activities to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. subsection (b). supported through the grant will comply, SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish (3) HIGH-ASSAY, LOW-ENRICHED URANIUM.— with all policies and procedures with respect a new Directorate for Technology and The term ‘‘high-assay, low-enriched ura- to research security under title III, including Innovation in the National Science nium’’ means uranium having an assay by complying with the policy guidelines greater than 5.0 weight percent and less than Foundation, to establish a regional under paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 2303(a) 20.0 weight percent of the uranium-235 iso- with respect to prohibitions on participation technology hub program, to require a tope. in a foreign government talent recruitment strategy and report on economic secu- (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ program of the People’s Republic of China, rity, science, research, innovation, means the Secretary of Energy, acting the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, manufacturing, and job creation, to es- through the Under Secretary for Science and the Russian Federation, or the Islamic Re- tablish a critical supply chain resil- Energy. public of Iran as described in such para- iency program, and for other purposes; (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 graphs. which was ordered to lie on the table; days after the date of enactment of this Act, (c) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Not later than 1 the Secretary shall establish a program to year after the date of enactment of this Act, as follows: operate a HA-LEU Bank in accordance with and annually thereafter through the year At the appropriate place in title V of divi- this section. following the date described in subsection sion B, insert the following: (c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the HA- (d), the Director shall provide to Congress, SEC. 25lll. NATIONAL STRATEGIC URANIUM LEU Bank are— and make publicly available, a report on the RESERVE. (1) to provide for the availability of domes- findings of the research supported through (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: tically produced HA-LEU; the grants under this section.

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(d) SUNSET.—The authority for the Direc- ticipation Initiative to promote employee (iii) prepare and distribute materials con- tor to make grants under this section shall ownership and employee participation in cerning employee ownership and participa- terminate on the date that is 3 years after business decisionmaking. tion, and business ownership succession the date of enactment of this Act. (2) FUNCTIONS.—In carrying out the Initia- planning; tive, the Secretary shall— (B) in the case of activities described in SA 1988. Mr. BLUNT (for himself and (A) support within the States existing pro- paragraph (2)(B)— Mr. MORAN) submitted an amendment grams designed to promote employee owner- (i) provide preliminary technical assist- intended to be proposed to amendment ship and employee participation in business ance to employee groups, managers, and re- decisionmaking; and tiring owners exploring the possibility of em- SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to (B) facilitate within the States the forma- ployee ownership; the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- tion of new programs designed to promote (ii) provide for the performance of prelimi- rectorate for Technology and Innova- employee ownership and employee participa- nary feasibility assessments; tion in the National Science Founda- tion in business decisionmaking. (iii) assist in the funding of objective tion, to establish a regional technology (3) DUTIES.—To carry out the functions third-party feasibility studies and prelimi- hub program, to require a strategy and enumerated in paragraph (2), the Secretary nary business valuations, and in selecting report on economic security, science, shall— and monitoring professionals qualified to research, innovation, manufacturing, (A) support new programs and existing pro- conduct such studies; and grams by— (iv) provide a data bank to help employees and job creation, to establish a critical (i) making Federal grants authorized under find legal, financial, and technical advice in supply chain resiliency program, and subsection (d); and connection with business ownership; for other purposes; which was ordered (ii)(I) acting as a clearinghouse on tech- (C) in the case of activities described in to lie on the table; as follows: niques employed by new programs and exist- paragraph (2)(C)— In section 2507(b)(3), in the matter pre- ing programs within the States, and dissemi- (i) provide for courses on employee partici- ceding subparagraph (A), insert ‘‘, subject to nating information relating to those tech- pation; and the availability of appropriations’’ after niques to the programs; or (ii) provide for the development and fos- ‘‘may’’. (II) funding projects for information gath- tering of networks of employee-owned com- In section 2507(b)(3)(C), strike ‘‘by any ering on those techniques, and dissemination panies to spread the use of successful partici- prior or subsequent Act,’’. of that information to the programs, by pation techniques; and In section 2507(b), add at the end the fol- groups outside the Department of Labor; and (D) in the case of training described in lowing: (B) facilitate the formation of new pro- paragraph (2)(D)— (5) LIMITATION.—The authorities provided grams, in ways that include holding or fund- (i) provide for visits to existing programs for under paragraph (3), and the require- ing an annual conference of representatives by staff from new programs receiving fund- ments thereof, shall be in addition to any from States with existing programs, rep- ing under this section; and other authorities provided under the law. resentatives from States developing new pro- (ii) provide materials to be used for such grams, and representatives from States with- training. SA 1989. Mr. MORAN (for himself and out existing programs. (4) GUIDANCE.—The Secretary shall issue (c) PROGRAMS REGARDING EMPLOYEE OWN- formal guidance, for recipients of grants Mr. SANDERS) submitted an amend- ERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION.— awarded under subsection (d) and one-stop ment intended to be proposed to (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—Not later partners (as defined in section 3 of the Work- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. than 180 days after the date of enactment of force Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish this Act, the Secretary shall establish a pro- U.S.C. 3102)) affiliated with the workforce de- a new Directorate for Technology and gram to encourage new programs and exist- velopment systems (as so defined) of the Innovation in the National Science ing programs within the States to foster em- States, proposing that programs and other Foundation, to establish a regional ployee ownership and employee participation activities funded under this section be— in business decisionmaking throughout the (A) proactive in encouraging actions and technology hub program, to require a United States. activities that promote employee ownership strategy and report on economic secu- (2) PURPOSE OF PROGRAM.—The purpose of of, and participation in, businesses; and rity, science, research, innovation, the program established under paragraph (1) (B) comprehensive in emphasizing both manufacturing, and job creation, to es- is to encourage new and existing programs employee ownership of, and participation in, tablish a critical supply chain resil- within the States that focus on— businesses so as to increase productivity and iency program, and for other purposes; (A) providing education and outreach to in- broaden capital ownership. which was ordered to lie on the table; form employees and employers about the (d) GRANTS.— possibilities and benefits of employee owner- (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro- as follows: ship, business ownership succession plan- gram established under subsection (c), the At the end of title III of division F, insert ning, and employee participation in business Secretary may make grants for use in con- the following: decisionmaking, including providing infor- nection with new programs and existing pro- SEC. ll. WORKER OWNERSHIP, READINESS, AND mation about financial education, employee grams within a State for any of the following KNOWLEDGE. teams, open-book management, and other activities: (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: tools that enable employees to share ideas (A) Education and outreach as provided in (1) EXISTING PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘existing and information about how their businesses subsection (c)(2)(A). program’’ means a program, designed to pro- can succeed; (B) Technical assistance as provided in mote employee ownership and employee par- (B) providing technical assistance to assist subsection (c)(2)(B). ticipation in business decisionmaking, that employee efforts to become business owners, (C) Training activities for employees and exists on the date on which the Secretary is to enable employers and employees to ex- employers as provided in subsection (c)(2)(C). carrying out a responsibility authorized plore and assess the feasibility of transfer- (D) Activities facilitating cooperation under this section. ring full or partial ownership to employees, among employee-owned firms. (2) INITIATIVE.—The term ‘‘Initiative’’ and to encourage employees and employers (E) Training as provided in subsection means the Employee Ownership and Partici- to start new employee-owned businesses; (c)(2)(D) for new programs provided by par- pation Initiative established under sub- (C) training employees and employers with ticipants in existing programs dedicated to section (b). respect to methods of employee participa- the objectives of this section, except that, (3) NEW PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘new pro- tion in open-book management, work teams, for each fiscal year, the amount of the gram’’ means a program, designed to pro- committees, and other approaches for seek- grants made for such training shall not ex- mote employee ownership and employee par- ing greater employee input; and ceed 10 percent of the total amount of the ticipation in business decisionmaking, that (D) training other entities to apply for grants made under this section. does not exist on the date on which the Sec- funding under this subsection, to establish (2) AMOUNTS AND CONDITIONS.—The Sec- retary is carrying out a responsibility au- new programs, and to carry out program ac- retary shall determine the amount and any thorized under this section. tivities. conditions for a grant made under this sub- (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (3) PROGRAM DETAILS.—The Secretary may section. The amount of the grant shall be means the Secretary of Labor. include, in the program established under subject to paragraph (6), and shall reflect the (5) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ has the paragraph (1), provisions that— capacity of the applicant for the grant. meaning given the term under section 3 of (A) in the case of activities described in (3) APPLICATIONS.—Each entity desiring a the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity paragraph (2)(A)— grant under this subsection shall submit an Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (i) target key groups, such as retiring busi- application to the Secretary at such time, in (b) EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP AND PARTICIPA- ness owners, senior managers, unions, trade such manner, and accompanied by such in- TION INITIATIVE.— associations, community organizations, and formation as the Secretary may reasonably (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of economic development organizations; require. Labor shall establish within the Department (ii) encourage cooperation in the organiza- (4) STATE APPLICATIONS.—Each State may of Labor an Employee Ownership and Par- tion of workshops and conferences; and sponsor and submit an application under

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.056 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3438 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 paragraph (3) on behalf of any local entity vation, manufacturing, and job cre- (D) Growth in job creation by small busi- consisting of a unit of State or local govern- ation, to establish a critical supply ness concerns or, in regions with declining ment, State-supported institution of higher chain resiliency program, and for other total employment, job retention by small education, or nonprofit organization, meet- purposes; which was ordered to lie on business concerns in the Industry Cluster. ing the requirements of this section. the table; as follows: (E) Growth in new products, services, or (5) APPLICATIONS BY ENTITIES.— business lines. (A) ENTITY APPLICATIONS.—If a State fails SEC. ll. REGIONAL INNOVATION CLUSTERS. (F) Growth in new technologies developed to support or establish a program pursuant (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: within the Industry Cluster. to this section during any fiscal year, the (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- (3) REPORTING.—The Administrator shall Secretary shall, in the subsequent fiscal trator’’ means the Administrator of the require Cluster Initiatives to submit annual years, allow local entities described in para- Small Business Administration. reports documenting the outcomes in paragraph (4) from that State to make applica- (2) ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION.—The term graph (2) and the activities contributing to tions for grants under paragraph (3) on their ‘‘Alaska Native Corporation’’ has the mean- those outcomes. ing given the term ‘‘Native Corporation’’ in own initiative. (4) SELECTION CRITERIA.—In making awards (B) APPLICATION SCREENING.—Any State section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settle- to Cluster Initiatives under this subsection, ment Act (43 U.S.C. 1602). failing to support or establish a program the Administrator shall consider— (3) AWARD.—The term ‘‘award’’ means a pursuant to this section during any fiscal (A) the probable impact of the Cluster Ini- contract, grant, or cooperative agreement. year may submit applications under para- tiative on the competitiveness of the Indus- (4) CLUSTER INITIATIVE.—The term ‘‘Cluster graph (3) in the subsequent fiscal years but try Cluster, including— Initiative’’ means a formally organized ef- may not screen applications by local entities (i) whether the Cluster Initiative will be described in paragraph (4) before submitting fort to promote the growth and competitiveness of an industry sector through collabo- inclusive of any and all organizations that the applications to the Secretary. might benefit from participation, including (6) LIMITATIONS.—A recipient of a grant rative activities among Industry Cluster participants that is led by— startups, small business concerns not locally made under this subsection shall not receive, owned, and small business concerns rival to during a fiscal year, in the aggregate, more (A) a State; (B) an Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native Cor- existing members of the Industry Cluster; than the following amounts: and (A) For fiscal year 2022, $300,000. poration, or a Native Hawaiian Organization; (C) a city or other political subdivision of (ii) whether the Cluster Initiative will en- (B) For fiscal year 2023, $330,000. courage broad participation by and collabo- (C) For fiscal year 2024, $363,000. a State; (D) a nonprofit organization, including an ration among all types of participants; (D) For fiscal year 2025, $399,300. institution of higher education or a venture (B) if the proposed Cluster Initiative fits (E) For fiscal year 2026, $439,200. development organization; or within a broader and achievable economic (7) ANNUAL REPORT.—For each year, each (E) a small business concern. development strategy; recipient of a grant under this subsection (5) INDUSTRY CLUSTER.—The term ‘‘Indus- (C) the capacity and commitment of the shall submit to the Secretary a report de- try Cluster’’ means a geographic concentra- sponsoring organization of the Cluster Ini- scribing how grant funds allocated pursuant tion, relative to the size of the region under tiative organization, including— to this subsection were expended during the consideration, of interconnected businesses, (i) the expected ability of the Cluster Ini- 12-month period preceding the date of the suppliers, service providers, and associated tiative to access additional funds from other submission of the report. institutions in an industry sector, including sources; and (e) EVALUATIONS.—The Secretary is author- advanced manufacturing, precision agri- (ii) the capacity of the Cluster Initiative to ized to reserve not more than 10 percent of sustain activities once grant funds have been the funds appropriated for a fiscal year to culture, cybersecurity, biosciences, water technologies, energy production and effi- expended; carry out this section, for the purposes of (D) the degree of involvement from rel- conducting evaluations of the grant pro- ciency, and outdoor recreation. evant State and regional economic and grams identified in subsection (d) and to pro- (6) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ workforce development organizations, other vide related technical assistance. has the meaning given the term ‘‘Indian public purpose institutions (such as univer- (f) REPORTING.—Not later than the expira- tribe’’ in section 4 of the Indian Self-Deter- tion of the 36-month period following the mination and Education Assistance Act (25 sities, community colleges, venture develop- date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary U.S.C. 5304). ment organizations, and workforce boards), shall prepare and submit to Congress a re- (7) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The and the private sector, including industry as- port— term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has sociations; (1) on progress related to employee owner- the meaning given the term in section 101 of (E) the extent to which economic diversity ship and participation in businesses in the the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. across regions of the United States would be United States; and 1001). increased through the award; and (2) containing an analysis of critical costs (8) NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATION.—The (F) the geographic distribution of Cluster and benefits of activities carried out under term ‘‘Native Hawaiian Organization’’ has Initiatives around the United States. this section. the meaning given the term in section (5) INITIAL AWARD.—The Administrator (g) AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 8(a)(15) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. may make a 1-year award not to exceed (1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be 637(a)(15)). $1,000,000 with each Cluster Initiative. appropriated for the purpose of making (9) SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN.—The term (6) RENEWAL.— grants pursuant to subsection (d) the fol- ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning (A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may lowing: given the term in section 3 of the Small renew an award made to a Cluster Initiative (A) For fiscal year 2022, $4,000,000. Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). under paragraph (5)— (B) For fiscal year 2023, $7,000,000. (10) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each (i) for 1 year in an amount not to exceed (C) For fiscal year 2024, $10,000,000. of the several States of the United States, $750,000 per year; and (D) For fiscal year 2025, $13,000,000. the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth (ii) for a total period not to exceed 5 years. (E) For fiscal year 2026, $16,000,000. of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Is- (B) REQUIREMENT.—A Cluster Initiative (2) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—There are lands, Guam, American Samoa, the Com- shall compete in a new funding opportunity authorized to be appropriated for the purpose monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, to receive any further awards under this sub- of funding the administrative expenses re- or any other territory or possession of the section. lated to the Initiative, for each of fiscal United States. (7) MATCHING FUNDS.— years 2022 through 2026, an amount not in ex- (b) SUPPORTING INDUSTRY CLUSTERS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of receiv- cess of the lesser of— (1) AUTHORIZATION.—The Administrator ing an award under this subsection, a Cluster (A) $350,000; or shall make awards to Cluster Initiatives that Initiative shall provide 1 dollar in non-Fed- (B) 5.0 percent of the maximum amount strengthen Industry Clusters in accordance eral matching funds, including in-kind con- available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal with the requirements under this subsection. tributions, for every 2 dollars received under year. (2) INDUSTRY CLUSTER OUTCOMES.—Cluster the award. --- Initiatives shall be assessed according to (B) WAIVER.—The Administrator may SA 1990. Mr. MORAN (for himself, their performance along the following waive part of the matching funds require- Ms. BALDWIN, and Ms. ROSEN) sub- metrics: ment under subparagraph (A) for a Cluster mitted an amendment intended to be (A) Growth in number of small business Initiative that— proposed by him to the bill S. 1260, to concerns participating in the Industry Clus- (i) has not previously received an award establish a new Directorate for Tech- ter and support industries. under this subsection; or (B) Growth in number of small business (ii) supports a noncore area, a micropolitan nology and Innovation in the National concern startups in the Industry Cluster. area, or a small metropolitan statistical Science Foundation, to establish a re- (C) Growth in total capital, including rev- area with a population of not more than gional technology hub program, to re- enue and equity investments, flowing to 200,000. quire a strategy and report on eco- small business concern participants in the (8) COMPETITIVE PROCESS.—The Adminis- nomic security, science, research, inno- Industry Cluster. trator shall enter into new awards under this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.069 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3439 subsection for each year that appropriations ‘‘(ii) the ranking of the governments de- States persons with the goal, or substantial are available. scribed in clause (i) in the most recent report effect, of promoting censorship or (c) FEASIBILITY STUDY AWARDS.— on trafficking in persons required by section extrajudicial data access; or (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may 110(b)(1) of the Trafficking Victims Protec- ‘‘(3) engage in coerced censorship or make awards for feasibility studies, plan- tion Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7107(b)(1)); extrajudicial data access so as to harm the ning, and operations to support the launch of ‘‘(iii) whether the good involved in the al- integrity of services or products provided by new Cluster Initiatives. leged instance of forced labor is included in United States persons in the market of that (2) AMOUNT.—The total amount of awards the most recent list of goods produced by country, the United States market, or other made under paragraph (1) shall not exceed child labor or forced labor required by sec- markets. $250,000. tion 105(b)(1)(2)(C) of the Trafficking Victims ‘‘(c) DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY FOREIGN (3) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.—The Adminis- Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (22 COUNTRIES.— trator may make awards under paragraph (1) U.S.C. 7112(b)(2)(C)); and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Trade Representa- to— ‘‘(iv) the effect taking action with respect tive shall designate as priority foreign coun- (A) a State; to the alleged instance of forced labor would tries the foreign countries identified under (B) an Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native Cor- have in eradicating forced labor from the subsection (a) that— poration, or a Native Hawaiian Organization; supply chain of the United States. ‘‘(A) engage in the most onerous or egre- (C) a city or other political subdivision of ‘‘(3) QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS REQUIRED.—Not gious acts, policies, or practices that have a State; less frequently than every 90 days, the the greatest impact on the United States; (D) a nonprofit organization, including an Forced Labor Division shall provide briefings and institution of higher education or a venture to the Committee on Finance of the Senate ‘‘(B) are not negotiating or otherwise mak- development organization; or and the Committee on Ways and Means of ing progress to end those acts, policies, or (E) a consortium consisting of entities de- the House of Representatives regarding— practices. scribed in subparagraphs (A) through (D). ‘‘(A) allegations received under paragraph ‘‘(2) REVOCATIONS AND ADDITIONAL IDENTI- (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (1); FICATIONS.— There are authorized to be appropriated ‘‘(B) the prioritization of investigations of ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Trade Representa- $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each subse- such allegations under paragraph (2); and tive may at any time, if information avail- quent fiscal year to carry out this section. ‘‘(C) progress made toward— able to the Trade Representative indicates SA 1991. Mr. WYDEN submitted an ‘‘(i) issuing withhold release orders for that such action is appropriate— amendment intended to be proposed to goods, wares, articles, or merchandise mined, ‘‘(i) revoke the identification of any foreign country as a priority foreign country amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. produced, or manufactured using forced labor; and under paragraph (1); or SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish ‘‘(ii) making findings in and closing inves- ‘‘(ii) identify any foreign country as a pri- a new Directorate for Technology and tigations conducted under paragraph (1).’’. ority foreign country under that paragraph. Innovation in the National Science ‘‘(B) REPORT ON REASONS FOR REVOCATION.— Foundation, to establish a regional SA 1992. Mr. WYDEN submitted an The Trade Representative shall include in technology hub program, to require a amendment intended to be proposed to the semiannual report submitted to Congress strategy and report on economic secu- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. under section 309(3) a detailed explanation of the reasons for the revocation under sub- rity, science, research, innovation, SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish paragraph (A) of the identification of any manufacturing, and job creation, to es- a new Directorate for Technology and tablish a critical supply chain resil- foreign country as a priority foreign country Innovation in the National Science under paragraph (1) during the period cov- iency program, and for other purposes; Foundation, to establish a regional ered by the report. which was ordered to lie on the table; technology hub program, to require a ‘‘(d) REFERRAL TO ATTORNEY GENERAL OR as follows: strategy and report on economic secu- INVESTIGATION.—If the Trade Representative At the end of title III of division C, add the rity, science, research, innovation, identifies an instance in which a foreign following: manufacturing, and job creation, to es- country designated as a priority foreign SEC. 3314. INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGATIONS OF country under subsection (c) has successfully GOODS PRODUCED BY FORCED tablish a critical supply chain resil- pressured an online service provider to in- LABOR. iency program, and for other purposes; hibit free speech in the United States, the Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 which was ordered to lie on the table; Trade Representative shall— U.S.C. 1307) is amended— as follows: ‘‘(1) submit to Committee on Finance of (1) by striking ‘‘All’’ and inserting the fol- At the end of title III of division F, add the the Senate and the Committee on Ways and lowing: following: Means of the House of Representatives a re- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—All’’; port detailing the precise circumstances of SEC. 6302. CENSORSHIP AS A TRADE BARRIER. (2) by striking ‘‘ ‘Forced labor’, as herein the instance, including the actions taken by (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 8 of title I of the used, shall mean’’ and inserting the fol- the foreign country and the online service Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2241 et seq.) is lowing: provider; amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(c) FORCED LABOR DEFINED.—In this sec- ‘‘(2) if the online service provider is under tion, the term ‘forced labor’ means’’; and ‘‘SEC. 183. IDENTIFICATION OF COUNTRIES THAT the jurisdiction of the United States, refer DISRUPT DIGITAL TRADE. (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as des- the instance to the Attorney General; and ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days ignated by paragraph (1), the following: ‘‘(3) if appropriate, initiate an investiga- ‘‘(b) FORCED LABOR DIVISION.— after the date on which the National Trade tion under section 302 and impose a remedy ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in Estimate is submitted under section 181(b), under section 301(c). the Office of Trade of U.S. Customs and Bor- the United States Trade Representative (in ‘‘(e) PUBLICATION.—The Trade Representa- der Protection a Forced Labor Division, this section referred to as the ‘Trade Rep- tive shall publish in the Federal Register a which shall— resentative’) shall identify, in accordance list of foreign countries identified under sub- ‘‘(A) receive and investigate allegations of with subsection (b), foreign countries that section (a) and foreign countries designated goods, wares, articles, or merchandise mined, are trading partners of the United States as priority foreign countries under sub- produced, or manufactured using forced that engage in acts, policies, or practices section (c) and shall make such revisions to labor; and that disrupt digital trade activities, includ- the list as may be required by reason of ac- ‘‘(B) coordinate with other agencies to ening— tion under subsection (c)(2). force the prohibition under subsection (a). ‘‘(1) coerced censorship in their own mar- ‘‘(f) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 30 ‘‘(2) PRIORITIZATION OF INVESTIGATIONS.—In kets or extraterritorially; and days after the date on which the Trade Rep- prioritizing investigations under paragraph ‘‘(2) other eCommerce or digital practices resentative submits the National Trade Esti- (1)(A), the Forced Labor Division shall— with the goal, or substantial effect, of pro- mate under section 181(b), the Trade Rep- ‘‘(A) consult closely with the Bureau of moting censorship or extrajudicial data ac- resentative shall submit to the Committee International Labor Affairs of the Depart- cess that disadvantages United States per- on Finance of the Senate and the Committee ment of Labor and the Office to Monitor and sons. on Ways and Means of the House of Rep- Combat Trafficking in Persons of the De- ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS FOR IDENTIFICATIONS.— resentatives a report on actions taken under partment of State; and In identifying countries under subsection (a), this section during the one-year period pre- ‘‘(B) take into account— the Trade Representative shall identify only ceding that report, and the reasons for those ‘‘(i) the complicity of— foreign countries that— actions, including— ‘‘(I) the government of the foreign county ‘‘(1) disrupt digital trade in a discrimina- ‘‘(1) a list of any foreign countries identi- in which the instance of forced labor is al- tory or trade distorting manner with the fied under subsection (a); and leged to have occurred; and goal, or substantial effect, of promoting cen- ‘‘(2) a description of progress made in de- ‘‘(II) the government of any other country sorship or extrajudicial data access; creasing disruptions to digital trade.’’. that has facilitated the use of forced labor in ‘‘(2) deny fair and equitable market access (b) INVESTIGATIONS UNDER TITLE III OF THE the country described in subclause (I); to digital service providers that are United TRADE ACT OF 1974.—Section 302(b)(2) of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.069 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2412(b)(2)) is amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (ii) provide that works described under amended— SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish clause (i)(I) shall be— (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter pre- a new Directorate for Technology and (I) marked as being public domain material ceding clause (i), by inserting ‘‘or designated Innovation in the National Science when published; and as a priority foreign country under section (II) made available at the same time such 183(c)’’ after ‘‘section 182(a)(2)’’; and Foundation, to establish a regional works are made available under subpara- (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘by technology hub program, to require a graph (B)(iv). reason of subparagraph (A)’’ and inserting strategy and report on economic secu- (D) EXCLUSIONS.—Each Federal research ‘‘with respect to a country identified under rity, science, research, innovation, public access policy shall not apply to— section 182(a)(2)’’. manufacturing, and job creation, to es- (i) research progress reports presented at (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of tablish a critical supply chain resil- professional meetings or conferences; contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is amended iency program, and for other purposes; (ii) laboratory notes, preliminary data by inserting after the item relating to sec- which was ordered to lie on the table; analyses, notes of the author, phone logs, or tion 182 the following: as follows: other information used to produce accepted ‘‘Sec. 183. Identification of countries that manuscripts; disrupt digital trade.’’. Beginning on page 478, strike line 17, and (iii) classified research, research resulting all that follows through page 485, line 18, and in works that generate revenue or royalties SA 1993. Mr. WYDEN submitted an insert the following: for authors (such as books) or patentable dis- amendment intended to be proposed to SEC. 2527. BASIC RESEARCH. coveries, to the extent necessary to protect a amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (a) NONDISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS OF GRANT copyright or patent; or SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish REVIEW PANEL.—Notwithstanding any other (iv) authors who do not submit their work a new Directorate for Technology and provision of law, each agency that awards a to a journal or works that are rejected by Federal research grant shall not disclose, ei- Innovation in the National Science journals. ther publicly or privately, to an applicant (3) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING PAT- Foundation, to establish a regional for such grant the identity of any member of ENT OR COPYRIGHT LAW.—Nothing in this sec- technology hub program, to require a the grant review panel for such applicant. tion shall be construed to limit any exclu- strategy and report on economic secu- (b) PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY OF RESEARCH sive right under the provisions of title 17 or rity, science, research, innovation, FUNDED BY TAXPAYERS.— 35, United States Code. manufacturing, and job creation, to es- (1) DEFINITION OF FEDERAL AGENCY.—In this (4) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 3 years tablish a critical supply chain resil- section, the term ‘‘Federal agency’’ means after the date of enactment of this section, iency program, and for other purposes; an Executive agency, as defined under sec- and every 5 years thereafter, the Comptroller which was ordered to lie on the table; tion 105 of title 5, United States Code. General of the United States shall submit to (2) FEDERAL RESEARCH PUBLIC ACCESS POL- as follows: Congress a report that— ICY.— (A) includes an analysis of the period be- At the end of title III of division F, add the (A) REQUIREMENT TO DEVELOP POLICY.— tween the date on which articles generally following: (i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after become publicly available in a journal and SEC. 6302. INVESTIGATION OF CENSORSHIP AND the date of enactment of this section, each the date on which the accepted manuscript is BARRIERS TO DIGITAL TRADE. Federal agency with annual extramural re- in the online repository of the applicable (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of section search expenditures of over $100,000,000 shall Federal agency; 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) is have an agency research public access policy (B) examines the effectiveness of the Fed- amended— that is consistent with and advances the eral research public access policy in pro- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) goals of the Federal agency. viding the public with free online access to as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (ii) COMMON PROCEDURES.—Where appro- papers on research funded by each Federal (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph priate, Federal agencies required to develop agency required to develop a policy under (A), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by a policy under clause (i) shall follow common paragraph (2)(A); and striking ‘‘If the Trade Representative’’ and procedures for ensuring access to research (C) examines the impact of the Federal re- inserting ‘‘(1) If the Trade Representative’’; papers to minimize compliance burdens and search public access policy on the avail- (3) by adding at the end the following: costs and avoid unnecessary duplication of ability, quality, integrity, and sustainability ‘‘(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), an act, existing mechanisms. of scholarly communication and on the de- policy, or practice that is unreasonable in- (B) CONTENT.—Each Federal research pub- gree to which policies avoid unnecessary du- cludes any act, policy, or practice, or any lic access policy shall provide for— plication of existing mechanisms. combination of acts, policies, or practices, (i) submission to a digital repository or ac- (5) DOWNSTREAM REPORTING.—Any person that denies fair and equitable market oppor- cess through a system that achieves the or institution awarded a grant from a Fed- tunities, including through censorship or goals of this section designated or main- eral research agency shall— barriers to the provision of domestic digital tained by the Federal agency of an electronic (A) notify and seek authorization from the services, by the government of a foreign version of the accepted manuscript of origi- relevant agency for any funds derived from country that— nal research papers that have been accepted the grant made available through a subgrant ‘‘(A) precludes competition by conferring for publication in peer-reviewed journals and or subsequent grant (including to an em- special benefits on domestic entities or im- that result from research supported, in ployee or subdivision of the grant recipient’s posing discriminatory burdens on foreign en- whole or in part, from funding by the Fed- organization); and tities; eral Government; (B) ensure that each subgrant or subse- ‘‘(B) provides inconsistent or unfair mar- (ii) the incorporation of any changes re- quent grant award (including to an employee ket access to United States persons; sulting from the peer review process in the or subdivision of the grant recipient’s orga- ‘‘(C) requires censorship of content that accepted manuscript described under clause nization) funded with funds derived from the originates in the United States; or (i); Federal grant is within the scope of the Fed- ‘‘(D) requires extrajudicial data access that (iii) the replacement of the accepted manu- eral grant award. disadvantages United States persons.’’. script with the final published version if— (6) IMPARTIALITY IN FUNDING SCIENTIFIC RE- UTHORIZED CTION (b) A A .—Subsection (c) of (I) the publisher consents to the replace- SEARCH.—Notwithstanding any other provi- such section is amended by adding at the end ment; and sion of law, each Federal agency, in award- the following: (II) the goals of the Federal agency for ing grants for scientific research, shall be ‘‘(7) In the case of an act, policy, or prac- functionality and interoperability are re- impartial and shall not seek to advance any tice described in paragraph (2) of subsection tained; and political position or fund a grant to reach a (b) by the government of a foreign country (iv) free online public access to such ac- predetermined conclusion. that is determined to be unreasonable under cepted manuscripts or final published paragraph (1) of that subsection, the Trade versions within a time period that is appro- SEC. 2528. GAO STUDY ON OVERSIGHT OF FED- Representative may direct the blocking of priate for each type of research conducted or ERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GRANT MAKING AND INVESTMENTS. access from that country to data from the sponsored by the Federal agency, not later United States to address the lack of recip- than 12 months after the official date of pub- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— rocal market access or parallel data flows.’’. lication in peer-reviewed journals. (1) in instances such as the Troubled Asset (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section (C) APPLICATION OF POLICY.—Each Federal Relief Program, the American Recovery and 304(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 research public access policy shall— Reinvestment Act of 2009, Iraq, and Afghani- U.S.C. 2414(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by strik- (i) apply to— stan, Congress has created special inspectors ing ‘‘(b)(1)’’ and inserting ‘‘(b)(1)(A)’’. (I) researchers employed by the Federal general and other oversight entities focused agency whose works remain in the public do- on particular program areas who have per- SA 1994. Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. main; and formed in outstanding ways; COONS, and Mr. TILLIS) submitted an (II) researchers funded by the Federal (2) the oversight entities described in para- amendment intended to be proposed to agency; and graph (1) have helped to strengthen oversight

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.065 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3441 in cross-agency activities and where compo- addressing intellectual property rights in- Foundation, to establish a regional nent inspectors general may have otherwise fringement cases regarding the People’s Re- technology hub program, to require a faced significant challenges; public of China. strategy and report on economic secu- (3) because of the cross-agency nature of (b) UNITED STATES PERSON DEFINED.—In rity, science, research, innovation, Federal science and technology activities, this section, the term ‘‘United States per- Congress created the Office of Science and son’’ means— manufacturing, and job creation, to es- Technology Policy to coordinate and har- (1) a United States citizen or an alien law- tablish a critical supply chain resil- monize among science functions at agencies; fully admitted for permanent residence to iency program, and for other purposes; (4) the United States innovation eco- the United States; or which was ordered to lie on the table; system, which uses multiple science agencies (2) an entity organized under the laws of as follows: to invest in research and development, can the United States or of any jurisdiction At the end of title III of division C, add the make it more difficult to identify and re- within the United States, including a foreign following: move scientists who violate research integ- branch of such an entity. SEC. 3314. PREVENTING IMPORTATION OF SEA- rity principles; FOOD AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS (5) the single agency jurisdiction of an SA 1996. Mr. WYDEN submitted an HARVESTED OR PRODUCED USING agency inspector general can be a disadvan- amendment intended to be proposed to FORCED LABOR. tage with respect to their oversight roles, amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: and opportunities to strengthen the system SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish (1) CHILD LABOR.—The term ‘‘child labor’’ may exist; a new Directorate for Technology and has the meaning given the term ‘‘worst (6) single agency jurisdiction of inspectors forms of child labor’’ in section 507 of the general may also make it difficult to har- Innovation in the National Science Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2467). monize principles and standards for over- Foundation, to establish a regional (2) FORCED LABOR.—The term ‘‘forced sight of waste, fraud, and abuse among agen- technology hub program, to require a labor’’ has the meaning given that term in cies; and strategy and report on economic secu- section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. (7) certain issues of fraud, waste, and abuse rity, science, research, innovation, 1307). in Federal science and technology activities manufacturing, and job creation, to es- (3) HUMAN TRAFFICKING.—The term ‘‘human span multiple agencies and are more appar- tablish a critical supply chain resil- trafficking’’ has the meaning given the term ent through cross-agency oversight. iency program, and for other purposes; ‘‘severe forms of trafficking in persons’’ in (b) STUDY.—Not later than 1 year after the section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Pro- date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- which was ordered to lie on the table; tection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102). troller General of the United States shall as follows: (4) SEAFOOD.—The term ‘‘seafood’’ means conduct a study and submit to Congress a re- At the end of title III of division F, add the fish, shellfish, processed fish, fish meal, port that— following: shellfish products, and all other forms of ma- (1) evaluates the frequency of cases of SEC. 6302. AUTHORITY OF U.S. CUSTOMS AND rine animal and plant life other than marine waste, fraud, or abuse perpetrated across BORDER PROTECTION TO CONSOLI- mammals and birds. multiple Federal science agencies by an DATE, MODIFY, OR REORGANIZE (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ awardee or group of awardees; CUSTOMS REVENUE FUNCTIONS. means the Secretary of Commerce, acting (2) evaluates the effectiveness of existing (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 412 of the Home- through the Administrator of the National mechanisms to detect waste, fraud, and land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 212(b)) is Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. abuse perpetrated across multiple Federal amended— (b) FORCED LABOR IN FISHING.— science agencies by an awardee or group of (1) in subsection (b)— (1) RULEMAKING.—Not later than one year awardees; and (A) in paragraph (1)— after the date of the enactment of this Act, (3) evaluates options for strengthening de- (i) by striking ‘‘consolidate, discontinue,’’ the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Bor- tection of waste, fraud, and abuse per- and inserting ‘‘discontinue’’; and der Protection, in coordination with the Sec- petrated across multiple Federal science (ii) by inserting after ‘‘reduce the staffing retary, shall issue regulations regarding the agencies by an awardee or group of awardees, level’’ the following: ‘‘below the optimal verification of seafood imports to ensure including by examining the benefits and staffing level determined in the most recent that no seafood or seafood product harvested drawbacks of— Resource Allocation Model required by sec- or produced using forced labor is entered (A) providing additional support to agency tion 301(h) of the Customs Procedural Re- into the United States in violation of section inspectors general with regard to coordi- form and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307). nated oversight of Federal and technology 2075(h))’’; and (2) STRATEGY.—The Commissioner of U.S. grant making investments; and (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘, Na- Customs and Border Protection, in coordina- (B) alternative mechanisms for strength- tional Account Managers’’ after ‘‘Financial tion with the Secretary and the Secretary of ening prevention and detection of waste, Systems Specialists’’; and the department in which the Coast Guard is fraud, and abuse across Federal science agen- (2) by adding at the end the following: operating, shall— cies perpetrated across multiple Federal ‘‘(d) AUTHORITY TO CONSOLIDATE, MODIFY, (A) develop a strategy for using data col- science agencies by an awardee or group of OR REORGANIZE CUSTOMS REVENUE FUNC- lected under Seafood Import Monitoring Pro- awardees, such as the establishment of a spe- TIONS.— gram to identify seafood imports at risk of cial inspector general or other mechanisms ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner of being harvested or produced using forced as the Comptroller General sees fit. U.S. Customs and Border Protection may, labor; and subject to subsection (b), consolidate, mod- (B) publish information regarding the SA 1995. Mr. WYDEN submitted an ify, or reorganize customs revenue functions strategy developed under subparagraph (A) amendment intended to be proposed to delegated to the Commissioner under sub- on the website of U.S. Customs and Border amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. section (a), including by adding such func- Protection. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish tions to existing positions or establishing (c) INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT.—The a new Directorate for Technology and new or modifying existing job series, grades, United States Trade Representative, in co- titles, or classifications for personnel, and ordination with the Secretary of Commerce, Innovation in the National Science associated support staff, performing such shall engage with interested countries re- Foundation, to establish a regional functions. garding the development of compatible and technology hub program, to require a ‘‘(2) POSITION CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS.— effective seafood tracking and sustainability strategy and report on economic secu- At the request of the Commissioner, the Di- plans in order to— rity, science, research, innovation, rector of the Office of Personnel Manage- (1) identify best practices; manufacturing, and job creation, to es- ment shall establish new position classifica- (2) coordinate regarding data sharing; tablish a critical supply chain resil- tion standards for any new positions estab- (3) reduce barriers to trade in fairly grown iency program, and for other purposes; lished by the Commissioner under paragraph or harvested fish; and (1).’’. (4) end the trade in products that— which was ordered to lie on the table; (b) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section (A) are harvested or produced using illegal, as follows: 412(a)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of unregulated, or unreported fishing, human At the end of title III of division F, add the 2002 (6 U.S.C. 212(a)(1)) is amended by strik- trafficking, or forced labor; or following: ing ‘‘403(a)(1)’’ and inserting ‘‘403(1)’’. (B) pose a risk of fraud. SEC. 6302. TECHNICAL AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR ADDRESSING INTELLECTUAL PROP- SA 1997. Mr. WYDEN submitted an SA 1998. Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself ERTY RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT amendment intended to be proposed to and Mr. WHITEHOUSE) submitted an CASES. (a) IN GENERAL.—The head of any Federal amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. amendment intended to be proposed to agency may provide support, as requested SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. and appropriate, to United States persons a new Directorate for Technology and SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish seeking technical, legal, or other support in Innovation in the National Science a new Directorate for Technology and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.065 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 Innovation in the National Science to be inadmissible under clause (ii) or (iii) of (A) affirmed the applicability of inter- Foundation, to establish a regional section 212(a)(3)(A) of the Immigration and national law to state behavior in cyberspace; technology hub program, to require a Nationality Act, as amended by subsection (B) called on states to refrain from cyber- strategy and report on economic secu- (b)(1), or deportable pursuant to clause (ii) or enabled theft of intellectual property for (iii) of section 237(a)(4)(A) of such Act, as commercial gain; and rity, science, research, innovation, amended by subsection (b)(2); and (C) endorsed the view that all states should manufacturing, and job creation, to es- (2) the research institutions, private sector abide by norms of responsible behavior. tablish a critical supply chain resil- companies or other entities, United States (7) The March 2016 Department of State iency program, and for other purposes; Government agencies, and taxpayer-funded International Cyberspace Policy Strategy which was ordered to lie on the table; organizations with which such foreign na- noted that ‘‘the Department of State antici- as follows: tionals were associated. pates a continued increase and expansion of --- our cyber-focused diplomatic efforts for the At the end of title III of division B, add the SA 1999. Mr. KING (for himself and following: foreseeable future’’. Mr. SASSE) submitted an amendment (8) On December 1, 2016, the Commission on SEC. 2309. IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES OF TRADE SECRET THEFT AND ECO- intended to be proposed to amendment Enhancing National Cybersecurity, which NOMIC ESPIONAGE. SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to was established within the Department of (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- Commerce by Executive Order No. 13718 (81 cited as the ‘‘Stop Theft of Intellectual Prop- rectorate for Technology and Innova- Fed. Reg. 7441), recommended that ‘‘the erty Act of 2021’’. tion in the National Science Founda- President should appoint an Ambassador for (b) IN GENERAL.— tion, to establish a regional technology Cybersecurity to lead U.S. engagement with (1) INADMISSIBILITY.—Section 212(a)(3)(A) of the international community on cybersecu- the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 hub program, to require a strategy and rity strategies, standards, and practices’’. U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(A)) is amended to read as report on economic security, science, (9) On April 11, 2017, the 2017 Group of 7 follows: research, innovation, manufacturing, Declaration on Responsible States Behavior ‘‘(3) SECURITY AND RELATED GROUNDS.— and job creation, to establish a critical in Cyberspace— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any alien who a con- supply chain resiliency program, and (A) recognized ‘‘the urgent necessity of in- sular officer, the Secretary of Homeland Se- for other purposes; which was ordered creased international cooperation to pro- curity, or the Attorney General knows, or to lie on the table; as follows: mote security and stability in cyberspace’’; has reasonable ground to believe, seeks to (B) expressed commitment to ‘‘promoting At the appropriate place, insert the fol- enter the United States to engage solely, a strategic framework for conflict preven- lowing: principally, or incidentally in— tion, cooperation and stability in cyber- ‘‘(i) any activity to violate any law of the Subtitle C—Cyber and Technology Diplomacy space, consisting of the recognition of the United States relating to espionage or sabo- SEC. 4271. SHORT TITLE. applicability of existing international law to tage; This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Cyber State behavior in cyberspace, the promotion ‘‘(ii) any activity to violate or evade any Diplomacy Act of 2021’’. of voluntary, non-binding norms of respon- law prohibiting the export from the United SEC. 4272. FINDINGS. sible State behavior during peacetime, and States of goods, technology, or sensitive in- Congress makes the following findings: the development and the implementation of formation; (1) The stated goal of the United States practical cyber confidence building measures ‘‘(iii) any activity to violate any law of the International Strategy for Cyberspace, (CBMs) between States’’; and United States or of any State relating to the launched on May 16, 2011, is to ‘‘work inter- (C) reaffirmed that ‘‘the same rights that theft or misappropriation of trade secrets or nationally to promote an open, interoper- people have offline must also be protected economic espionage; able, secure, and reliable information and online’’. ‘‘(iv) any other unlawful activity; or communications infrastructure that sup- (10) In testimony before the Select Com- ‘‘(v) any activity, a purpose of which is the ports international trade and commerce, mittee on Intelligence of the Senate on May opposition to, or the control or overthrow of, strengthens international security, and fos- 11, 2017, Director of National Intelligence the Government of the United States by ters free expression and innovation ... in Daniel R. Coats identified 6 cyber threat ac- force, violence, or other unlawful means, which norms of responsible behavior guide tors, including— is inadmissible.’’. states’ actions, sustain partnerships, and (A) Russia, for ‘‘efforts to influence the (2) DEPORTABILITY.—Section 237(a)(4)(A) of support the rule of law in cyberspace’’. 2016 U.S. election’’; the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 (2) In its June 24, 2013, report, the Group of (B) China, for ‘‘actively targeting the U.S. U.S.C. 1227(a)(4)(A)) is amended to read as Governmental Experts on Developments in Government, its allies, and U.S. companies follows: the Field of Information and Telecommuni- for cyber espionage’’; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any alien who has en- cations in the Context of International Secu- (C) Iran, for ‘‘leverag[ing] cyber espionage, gaged, is engaged, or at any time after ad- rity (referred to in this section as ‘‘GGE’’), propaganda, and attacks to support its secu- mission, engages in— established by the United Nations General rity priorities, influence events and foreign ‘‘(i) any activity to violate any law of the Assembly, concluded that ‘‘State sov- perceptions, and counter threats’’; United States relating to espionage or sabo- ereignty and the international norms and (D) North Korea, for ‘‘previously tage; principles that flow from it apply to States’ conduct[ing] cyber-attacks against U.S. ‘‘(ii) any activity to violate or evade any conduct of ICT-related activities and to their commercial entities—specifically, Sony Pic- law prohibiting the export from the United jurisdiction over ICT infrastructure with tures Entertainment in 2014’’; States of goods, technology, or sensitive in- their territory’’. (E) terrorists, who ‘‘use the Internet to or- formation; (3) In January 2015, China, Kazakhstan, ganize, recruit, spread propaganda, raise ‘‘(iii) any activity to violate any law of the Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbek- funds, collect intelligence, inspire action by United States or of any State relating to the istan proposed a troubling international code followers, and coordinate operations’’; and theft or misappropriation of trade secrets or of conduct for information security, which (F) criminals, who ‘‘are also developing economic espionage; could be used as a pretext for restricting po- and using sophisticated cyber tools for a va- ‘‘(iv) any other criminal activity that en- litical dissent, and includes ‘‘curbing the dis- riety of purposes including theft, extortion, dangers public safety or national security; or semination of information that incites ter- and facilitation of other criminal activi- ‘‘(v) any activity, a purpose of which is the rorism, separatism or extremism or that in- ties’’. opposition to, or the control or overthrow of, flames hatred on ethnic, racial or religious (11) Information and communication tech- the Government of the United States by grounds’’. nologies are among a broader set of critical force, violence, or other unlawful means, (4) In its July 22, 2015, consensus report, and emerging technologies that underpin is deportable.’’. GGE found that ‘‘norms of responsible State United States national security and eco- (c) ANNUAL REPORT OF INADMISSIBLE AND behavior can reduce risks to international nomic prosperity. The 2017 National Security DEPORTABLE FOREIGN NATIONALS.—Not later peace, security and stability’’. Strategy noted the central importance of than 180 days after the date of the enactment (5) On September 25, 2015, the United ‘‘emerging technologies . . . such as data of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Sec- States and China announced a commitment science, encryption, autonomous tech- retary of State, in cooperation with the Sec- that neither country’s government ‘‘will nologies, gene editing, new materials, nano- retary of Homeland Security and the Attor- conduct or knowingly support cyber-enabled technology, advanced computing tech- ney General, shall submit a report to the theft of intellectual property, including nologies, and artificial intelligence.’’. Chair and Ranking Member of the Com- trade secrets or other confidential business (12) The 21st century will increasingly be mittee on the Judiciary of the Senate and of information, with the intent of providing defined by economic and military competi- the Committee on the Judiciary of the House competitive advantages to companies or tion rooted in technological advances. Lead- of Representatives that identifies— commercial sectors’’. ers in adopting critical and emerging tech- (1) the nationality and visa admission cat- (6) At the Antalya Summit on November 15 nologies, and those who shape the use of such egory of each of the foreign nationals who and 16, 2015, the Group of 20 Leaders’ technologies, will garner economic, military, was determined, during the reporting period, communique´— and political strength for decades.

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DEFINITIONS. harms the information systems of authorized ‘‘(vi) to act as a liaison to civil society, the In this subtitle: emergency response teams (also known as private sector, academia, and other public (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- ‘‘computer emergency response teams’’ or and private entities on relevant inter- TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional ‘‘cybersecurity incident response teams’’) of national cyberspace issues; committees’’ means the Committee on For- another country or authorize emergency re- ‘‘(vii) to lead United States Government ef- eign Relations of the Senate and the Com- sponse teams to engage in malicious inter- forts to establish a global deterrence frame- mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of national activity. work for malicious cyber activity; Representatives. (E) Countries should respond to appro- ‘‘(viii) to develop and execute adversary- (2) EXECUTIVE AGENCY.—The term ‘‘Execu- priate requests for assistance to mitigate specific strategies to influence adversary de- tive agency’’ has the meaning given such malicious ICT activity emanating from their cisionmaking through the imposition of term in section 105 of title 5, United States territory and aimed at the critical infra- costs and deterrence strategies, in coordina- Code. structure of another country. tion with other relevant Executive agencies; (3) INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECH- (F) Countries should not restrict cross-bor- ‘‘(ix) to advise the Secretary and coordi- NOLOGY; ICT.—The terms ‘‘information and der data flows or require local storage or nate with foreign governments on external communications technology’’ and ‘‘ICT’’ in- processing of data. responses to national security-level cyber include hardware, software, and other products (G) Countries should protect the exercise cidents, including coordination on diplo- or services primarily intended to fulfill or of human rights and fundamental freedoms matic response efforts to support allies enable the function of information proc- on the Internet and commit to the principle threatened by malicious cyber activity, in essing and communication by electronic that the human rights that people have off- conjunction with members of the North At- means, including transmission and display, line should also be protected online. lantic Treaty Organization and other like- including via the Internet. (6) Advancing, encouraging, and supporting minded countries; SEC. 4274. UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL the development and adoption of inter- ‘‘(x) to promote the adoption of national CYBERSPACE POLICY. nationally recognized technical standards processes and programs that enable threat (a) IN GENERAL.—It shall be the policy of and best practices. detection, prevention, and response to mali- the United States to work internationally to cious cyber activity emanating from the ter- promote an open, interoperable, reliable, un- SEC. 4275. DEPARTMENT OF STATE RESPONSIBIL- ritory of a foreign country, including as such ITIES. fettered, and secure Internet governed by the activity relates to the United States’ Euro- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1 of the State De- multi-stakeholder model, which— pean allies, as appropriate; partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 (1) promotes human rights, democracy, and ‘‘(xi) to promote the building of foreign ca- rule of law, including freedom of expression, U.S.C. 2651a) is amended— pacity relating to cyberspace policy prior- innovation, communication, and economic (1) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) ities; prosperity; and as subsections (h) and (i), respectively; and ‘‘(xii) to promote the maintenance of an (2) respects privacy and guards against de- (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the fol- open and interoperable Internet governed by ception, fraud, and theft. lowing: the multistakeholder model, instead of by (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—In implementing the ‘‘(g) BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL CYBER- centralized government control; policy described in subsection (a), the Presi- SPACE POLICY.— ‘‘(xiii) to promote an international regu- dent, in consultation with outside actors, in- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State latory environment for technology invest- cluding private sector companies, non- shall establish, within the Department of ments and the Internet that benefits United governmental organizations, security re- State, the Bureau of International Cyber- States economic and national security inter- searchers, and other relevant stakeholders, space Policy (referred to in this subsection ests; in the conduct of bilateral and multilateral as the ‘Bureau’). The head of the Bureau ‘‘(xiv) to promote cross-border flow of data relations, shall pursue the following objec- shall have the rank and status of ambassador and combat international initiatives seeking tives: and shall be appointed by the President, by to impose unreasonable requirements on (1) Clarifying the applicability of inter- and with the advice and consent of the Sen- United States businesses; national laws and norms to the use of ICT. ate. ‘‘(xv) to promote international policies to (2) Reducing and limiting the risk of esca- ‘‘(2) DUTIES.— protect the integrity of United States and lation and retaliation in cyberspace, damage ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The head of the Bureau international telecommunications infra- to critical infrastructure, and other mali- shall perform such duties and exercise such structure from foreign-based, cyber-enabled cious cyber activity that impairs the use and powers as the Secretary of State shall pre- threats; operation of critical infrastructure that pro- scribe, including implementing the policy of ‘‘(xvi) to lead engagement, in coordination vides services to the public. the United States described in section 4274 of with relevant Executive agencies, with for- (3) Cooperating with like-minded demo- the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021. eign governments on relevant international cratic countries that share common values ‘‘(B) DUTIES DESCRIBED.—The principal du- cyberspace and digital economy issues de- and cyberspace policies with the United ties and responsibilities of the head of the scribed in the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021; States, including respect for human rights, Bureau shall be— ‘‘(xvii) to promote international policies to democracy, and the rule of law, to advance ‘‘(i) to serve as the principal cyberspace secure radio frequency spectrum for United such values and policies internationally. policy official within the senior management States businesses and national security (4) Encouraging the responsible develop- of the Department of State and as the advi- needs; ment of new, innovative technologies and sor to the Secretary of State for cyberspace ‘‘(xviii) to promote and protect the exer- ICT products that strengthen a secure Inter- issues; cise of human rights, including freedom of net architecture that is accessible to all. ‘‘(ii) to lead the Department of State’s dip- speech and religion, through the Internet; (5) Securing and implementing commit- lomatic cyberspace efforts, including efforts ‘‘(xix) to promote international initiatives ments on responsible country behavior in relating to international cybersecurity, to strengthen civilian and private sector re- cyberspace based upon accepted norms, in- Internet access, Internet governance and on- siliency to threats in cyberspace; cluding the following: line freedom, relevant elements of the dig- ‘‘(xx) to build capacity of United States (A) Countries should not conduct, or know- ital economy, cybercrime, deterrence and diplomatic officials to engage on cyberspace ingly support, cyber-enabled theft of intel- international responses to cyber threats, and issues; lectual property, including trade secrets or other issues that the Secretary assigns to ‘‘(xxi) to encourage the development and other confidential business information, the Bureau; adoption by foreign countries of internation- with the intent of providing competitive ad- ‘‘(iii) to coordinate cyberspace policy and ally recognized cyber standards, policies, and vantages to companies or commercial sec- other relevant functions within the Depart- best practices; tors. ment of State and with other components of ‘‘(xxii) to consult, as appropriate, with (B) Countries should take all appropriate the United States Government, including— other Executive agencies with related func- and reasonable efforts to keep their terri- ‘‘(I) through the Cyberspace Policy Coordi- tions vested in such Executive agencies by tories clear of intentionally wrongful acts nating Committee described in paragraph (6); law; and using ICTs in violation of international com- and ‘‘(xxiii) to conduct such other matters as mitments. ‘‘(II) by convening other coordinating the Secretary of State may assign. (C) Countries should not conduct or know- meetings with appropriate officials from the ‘‘(3) QUALIFICATIONS.—The head of the Bu- ingly support ICT activity that, contrary to Department and other components of the reau should be an individual of demonstrated international law, intentionally damages or United States Government on a regular competency in the fields of— otherwise impairs the use and operation of basis; ‘‘(A) cybersecurity and other relevant critical infrastructure providing services to ‘‘(iv) to promote an open, interoperable, re- cyberspace issues; and the public, and should take appropriate liable, and secure information and commu- ‘‘(B) international diplomacy. measures to protect their critical infrastruc- nications technology infrastructure globally; ‘‘(4) ORGANIZATIONAL PLACEMENT.—During ture from ICT threats. ‘‘(v) to represent the Secretary of State in the 1-year period beginning on the date of (D) Countries should not conduct or know- interagency efforts to develop and advance the enactment of the Cyber Diplomacy Act ingly support malicious international activ- the policy described in section 4274 of the of 2021, the head of the Bureau shall report to ity that, contrary to international law, Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021; the Under Secretary for Political Affairs or

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After the conclu- ties Act of 1956, as added by subsection (a), (i) develop norms of responsible country sion of such period, the head of the Bureau should have a diverse workforce composed of behavior in cyberspace consistent with the may report to a different Under Secretary or qualified individuals, including such individ- objectives specified in section 4274(b)(5); and to an official holding a higher position than uals from traditionally under-represented (ii) share best practices and advance pro- Under Secretary if, not less than 15 days be- groups. posals to strengthen civilian and private sec- fore any change in such reporting structure, (c) UNITED NATIONS.—The Permanent Rep- tor resiliency to threats and access to oppor- the Secretary of State consults with and pro- resentative of the United States to the tunities in cyberspace; and vides to the Committee on Foreign Relations United Nations should use the voice, vote, (B) reviewing the status of existing efforts of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign and influence of the United States to oppose in relevant multilateral fora, as appropriate, Affairs of the House of Representatives— any measure that is inconsistent with the to obtain commitments on international ‘‘(A) a notification that the Secretary has, policy described in section 4274. norms in cyberspace; with respect to the reporting structure of (d) SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES.—The Sec- (3) a review of alternative concepts with the Bureau, consulted with and solicited retary of State may— regard to international norms in cyberspace feedback from— (1) appoint employees without regard to offered by foreign countries; ‘‘(i) other relevant Federal entities with a the provisions of title 5, United States Code, (4) a detailed description of new and evolv- role in international aspects of cyber policy; regarding appointments in the competitive ing threats in cyberspace from foreign adver- and service; and saries, state-sponsored actors, and private ‘‘(ii) the elements of the Department of (2) fix the basic compensation of such em- actors to— State with responsibility over aspects of ployees without regard to chapter 51 and (A) United States national security; cyber policy, including the elements report- subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title re- (B) Federal and private sector cyberspace ing to— garding classification and General Schedule infrastructure of the United States; ‘‘(I) the Under Secretary for Political Af- pay rates. (C) intellectual property in the United fairs; SEC. 4276. BRIEFINGS ON INTERNATIONAL EXEC- States; and ‘‘(II) the Under Secretary for Civilian Se- UTIVE ARRANGEMENTS. (D) the privacy and security of citizens of curity, Democracy, and Human Rights; (a) EXISTING EXECUTIVE ARRANGEMENTS.— the United States; ‘‘(III) the Under Secretary for Economic Not later than 180 days after the date of the (5) a review of policy tools available to the Growth, Energy, and the Environment; enactment of this Act, the Secretary of President to deter and de-escalate tensions ‘‘(IV) the Under Secretary for Arms Con- State shall brief the appropriate congres- with foreign countries, state-sponsored ac- trol and International Security Affairs; and sional committees regarding any executive tors, and private actors regarding threats in bilateral or multilateral cyberspace arrange- ‘‘(V) the Under Secretary for Management; cyberspace, the degree to which such tools ment in effect before such date of enact- ‘‘(B) a description of— have been used, and whether such tools have ment, including— ‘‘(i) the new reporting structure for the been effective deterrents; (1) the arrangement announced between head of the Bureau; and (6) a review of resources required to con- the United States and Japan on April 25, ‘‘(ii) the data and evidence used to justify duct activities to build responsible norms of 2014; such new structure; and international cyber behavior; and (2) the arrangement announced between ‘‘(C) a plan describing how the new report- (7) a plan of action, developed in consulta- the United States and the United Kingdom ing structure will better enable the head of tion with relevant Federal departments and the Bureau to carry out the responsibilities on January 16, 2015; agencies as the President may direct, to specified in paragraph (2), including the se- (3) the arrangement announced between guide the diplomacy of the Department of curity, economic, and human rights aspects the United States and China on September State with regard to inclusion of cyber of cyber diplomacy. 25, 2015; issues in mutual defense agreements. ‘‘(5) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in (4) the arrangement announced between (c) FORM OF STRATEGY.— this subsection may be construed to preclude the United States and Korea on October 16, (1) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The strategy re- the head of the Bureau from being des- 2015; quired under subsection (a) shall be available ignated as an Assistant Secretary, if such an (5) the arrangement announced between to the public in unclassified form, including Assistant Secretary position does not in- the United States and Australia on January through publication in the Federal Register. crease the number of Assistant Secretary po- 19, 2016; (2) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—The strategy re- sitions at the Department above the number (6) the arrangement announced between quired under subsection (a) may include a authorized under subsection (c)(1). the United States and India on June 7, 2016; classified annex, consistent with United ‘‘(6) COORDINATION.— (7) the arrangement announced between States national security interests, if the Sec- ‘‘(A) CYBERSPACE POLICY COORDINATING the United States and Argentina on April 27, retary of State determines that such annex COMMITTEE.—There is established a senior- 2017; is appropriate. level Cyberspace Policy Coordinating Com- (8) the arrangement announced between (d) BRIEFING.—Not later than 30 days after mittee to ensure that cyberspace issues re- the United States and Kenya on June 22, the completion of the strategy required ceive broad senior level-attention and co- 2017; under subsection (a), the Secretary of State ordination across the Department of State (9) the arrangement announced between shall brief the appropriate congressional and provide ongoing oversight of such issues. the United States and Israel on June 26, 2017; committees regarding the strategy, includ- The Cyberspace Policy Coordinating Com- (10) the arrangement announced between ing any material contained in a classified mittee shall be chaired by the head of the the United States and France on February 9, annex. Bureau or an official of the Department of 2018; (e) UPDATES.—The strategy required under State holding a higher position, and operate (11) the arrangement announced between subsection (a) shall be updated— on an ongoing basis, meeting not less fre- the United States and Brazil on May 14, 2018; (1) not later than 90 days after any mate- quently than quarterly. Committee members and rial change to United States policy described shall include appropriate officials at the As- (12) any other similar bilateral or multilat- in such strategy; and sistant Secretary level or higher from— eral arrangement announced before such (2) not later than 1 year after the inaugura- ‘‘(i) the Under Secretariat for Political Af- date of enactment. tion of each new President. fairs; SEC. 4277. INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR SEC. 4278. ANNUAL COUNTRY REPORTS ON ‘‘(ii) the Under Secretariat for Civilian Se- CYBERSPACE. HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES. curity, Democracy, and Human Rights; (a) STRATEGY REQUIRED.—Not later than 1 The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 ‘‘(iii) the Under Secretariat for Economic year after the date of the enactment of this U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) is amended— Growth, Energy and the Environment; Act, the President, acting through the Sec- (1) in section 116 (22 U.S.C. 2151n), by add- ‘‘(iv) the Under Secretariat for Arms Con- retary of State, and in coordination with the ing at the end the following: trol and International Security; heads of other relevant Federal departments ‘‘(h) FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ASSESS- ‘‘(v) the Under Secretariat for Manage- and agencies, shall develop a strategy relat- MENT.— ment; and ing to United States engagement with for- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The report required ‘‘(vi) other senior level Department par- eign governments on international norms under subsection (d) shall include an assess- ticipants, as appropriate. with respect to responsible state behavior in ment of freedom of expression with respect ‘‘(B) OTHER MEETINGS.—The head of the Bu- cyberspace. to electronic information in each foreign reau shall convene other coordinating meet- (b) ELEMENTS.—The strategy required country, which shall include— ings with appropriate officials from the De- under subsection (a) shall include— ‘‘(A)(i) an assessment of the extent to partment of State and other components of (1) a review of actions and activities under- which government authorities in the country the United States Government to ensure reg- taken to support the policy described in sec- inappropriately attempt to filter, censor, or ular coordination and collaboration on cross- tion 4274; otherwise block or remove nonviolent ex- cutting cyber policy issues.’’. (2) a plan of action to guide the diplomacy pression of political or religious opinion or (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of of the Department of State with regard to belief through the Internet, including elec- Congress that the Bureau of International foreign countries, including— tronic mail; and

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STRATEGY FOR CRITICAL AND EMERG- and without due process, an individual or Civil and Political Rights, adopted at New ING TECHNOLOGIES. group for the nonviolent expression of polit- York December 16, 1966, and entered into Not later than 180 days after the date of ical, religious, or ideological opinion or be- force March 23, 1976, as interpreted by the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of lief through the Internet, including elec- United States; and State shall submit to the appropriate con- tronic mail; ‘‘(D) an assessment of the extent to which gressional committees a strategy for critical ‘‘(C) an assessment of the extent to which wire communications and electronic commu- and emerging technologies that— government authorities in the country have nications are monitored without due process (1) identifies key international and diplo- sought, inappropriately and with malicious and in contravention to United States policy matic issues related to critical and emerging intent, to collect, request, obtain, or disclose with respect to the principles of privacy, technologies; without due process personally identifiable human rights, democracy, and rule of law. (2) identifies the specific components of information of a person in connection with ‘‘(2) CONSULTATION.—In compiling data and the Department of State accountable for the that person’s nonviolent expression of polit- making assessments under paragraph (1), issues identified in paragraph (1); ical, religious, or ideological opinion or be- United States diplomatic personnel should (3) defines the processes by which the De- lief, including expression that would be pro- consult with relevant entities, including partment of State will identify, understand, tected by the International Covenant on human rights organizations, the private sec- and allocate responsibilities for novel tech- Civil and Political Rights, adopted at New tor, the governments of like-minded coun- nologies; York December 16, 1966, and entered into tries, technology and Internet companies, (4) defines the processes for reporting and force March 23, 1976, as interpreted by the and other appropriate nongovernmental or- information sharing within the Department United States; and ganizations or entities. of State; ‘‘(D) an assessment of the extent to which ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— (5) defines the processes for interagency wire communications and electronic commu- ‘‘(A) the term ‘electronic communication’ consultation and collaboration; nications are monitored without due process has the meaning given the term in section (6) identifies how existing processes at the and in contravention to United States policy 2510 of title 18, United States Code; Department of State will be integrated into with respect to the principles of privacy, ‘‘(B) the term ‘Internet’ has the meaning new efforts by the Department of State on human rights, democracy, and rule of law. given the term in section 231(e)(3) of the critical and emerging technologies; and ‘‘(2) CONSULTATION.—In compiling data and Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. (7) defines a strategy for recruiting train- making assessments under paragraph (1), 231(e)(3)); ing, and retaining additional personnel need- United States diplomatic personnel should ‘‘(C) the term ‘personally identifiable in- ed to implement the strategy, including indi- consult with relevant entities, including formation’ means data in a form that identi- viduals with significant expertise and train- human rights organizations, the private sec- fies a particular person; and ing in science, technology, engineering, and tor, the governments of like-minded coun- ‘‘(D) the term ‘wire communication’ has mathematics. tries, technology and Internet companies, the meaning given the term in section 2510 of and other appropriate nongovernmental or- title 18, United States Code.’’. SA 2000. Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for ganizations or entities. himself and Mr. RUBIO) submitted an ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— SEC. 4279. GAO REPORT ON CYBER AND TECH- NOLOGY DIPLOMACY. amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(A) the term ‘electronic communication’ amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. has the meaning given such term in section Not later than 1 year after the date of the 2510 of title 18, United States Code; enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish ‘‘(B) the term ‘Internet’ has the meaning eral of the United States shall submit a re- a new Directorate for Technology and given such term in section 231(e)(3) of the port and provide a briefing to the appro- Innovation in the National Science Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. priate congressional committees that in- Foundation, to establish a regional 231(e)(3)); cludes— technology hub program, to require a ‘‘(C) the term ‘personally identifiable in- (1) an assessment of the extent to which strategy and report on economic secu- formation’ means data in a form that identi- United States diplomatic processes and other rity, science, research, innovation, fies a particular person; and efforts with foreign countries, including manufacturing, and job creation, to es- through multilateral fora, bilateral engage- ‘‘(D) the term ‘wire communication’ has tablish a critical supply chain resil- the meaning given such term in section 2510 ments, and negotiated cyberspace agree- of title 18, United States Code.’’; and ments, advance the full range of United iency program, and for other purposes; (2) in section 502B (22 U.S.C. 2304)— States interests in cyberspace, including the which was ordered to lie on the table; (A) by redesignating the second subsection policy described in section 4274; as follows: (i) (relating to child marriage) as subjection (2) an assessment of the extent to which At the end of title III of division F, add the (j); and United States diplomatic processes and other following: (B) by adding at the end the following: efforts with foreign countries, including SEC. 6302. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED TO RE- ‘‘(k) FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ASSESS- through multilateral fora, bilateral engage- MOVE ENTITIES FROM ENTITY LIST. MENT.— ments, and negotiated agreements, advance The Secretary of Commerce may not re- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The report required the full range of United States interests with move any entity from the entity list main- under subsection (b) shall include an assess- respect to critical and emerging tech- tained by the Bureau of Industry and Secu- ment of freedom of expression with respect nologies; rity and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to to electronic information in each foreign (3) an assessment of the Department of part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regula- country, which shall include— State’s organizational structure and its ap- tions, until the Secretary certifies to Con- ‘‘(A)(i) an assessment of the extent to proach to managing its diplomatic efforts to gress that the entity is no longer reasonably which government authorities in the country advance the full range of United States in- believed to be involved in activities contrary inappropriately attempt to filter, censor, or terests in cyberspace and with respect to to national security or foreign policy inter- otherwise block or remove nonviolent ex- critical and emerging technologies, includ- ests of the United States. pression of political or religious opinion or ing a review of— belief through the Internet, including elec- (A) the establishment of a bureau in the SA 2001. Ms. HASSAN (for herself and tronic mail; and Department of State to lead the Depart- Ms. ERNST) submitted an amendment ‘‘(ii) a description of the means by which ment’s international cyber mission; intended to be proposed by her to the such authorities attempt to inappropriately (B) the current or proposed diplomatic bill S. 1260, to establish a new Direc- block or remove such expression; mission, structure, staffing, funding, and ac- torate for Technology and Innovation ‘‘(B) an assessment of the extent to which tivities of such bureau; in the National Science Foundation, to government authorities in the country have (C) how the establishment of such bureau establish a regional technology hub persecuted or otherwise punished, arbitrarily has impacted or is likely to impact the program, to require a strategy and re- and without due process, an individual or structure and organization of the Depart- port on economic security, science, regroup for the nonviolent expression of polit- ment of State; search, innovation, manufacturing, and ical, religious, or ideological opinion or be- (D) what challenges, if any, the Depart- lief through the Internet, including elec- ment of State has faced or will face in estab- job creation, to establish a critical sup- tronic mail; lishing such bureau; ply chain resiliency program, and for ‘‘(C) an assessment of the extent to which (E) the current and proposed diplomatic other purposes; which was ordered to government authorities in the country have mission, structure, staffing, funding, and ac- lie on the table; as follows: sought, inappropriately and with malicious tivities related to critical and emerging At the appropriate place, insert the fol- intent, to collect, request, obtain, or disclose technologies; and lowing:

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COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION. time in such manner, and containing such (a) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after Part B of title II of the Higher Education information as the Secretary may require, the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- Act of 1965 is amended (20 U.S.C. 1021 et seq.) which shall include— retary of the Treasury, in consultation with by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(A) a demonstration of the need for teach- the Attorney General, the United States ‘‘Subpart 6—Teacher Education Programs for ers with the certification or licensure re- Trade Representative, the Board of Gov- Computer Science Education quirements that enable them to teach com- ernors of the Federal Reserve System, the ‘‘SEC. 259. TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR puter science at the elementary and sec- Office of the Director of National Intel- COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION. ondary level in the geographic area or State ligence, and any other agencies or depart- ‘‘(a) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—From the in which the institution is located; ments that the Secretary of the Treasury de- amounts appropriated to carry out this sec- ‘‘(B) the plan to ensure the longevity of the termines are necessary, shall submit to the tion, the Secretary may award competitive program after the end of the grant; and Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and grants to eligible institutions to establish ‘‘(C) the plan to scale up the program (in- Forestry, Committee on Finance, the Com- centers of excellence in teacher education cluding the plan for the number of personnel mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- programs to support computer science edu- to be hired, a description of their expected fairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, cation and computational thinking skill de- qualifications and titles, the number of fel- and the Committee on the Judiciary of the velopment. lowships and scholarships to be awarded, the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture, ‘‘(b) USE OF FUNDS.—A grant awarded to an estimated administrative expenses, proposed the Committee on Ways and Means, the eligible institution under this section— academic advising strategy, and organizing Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Com- ‘‘(1) shall be used by such institution to en- and outreach to maintain virtual community sure that current and future teachers meet mittee on the Judiciary, and Committee on of computer science educators). the applicable State certification and licen- Financial Services of the House of Rep- ‘‘(2) EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.—The Sec- sure requirements in a field that will enable resentatives a report on virtual currency and retary shall award grants under this section them to teach computer science in their their global use, which shall— in a manner that ensures an equitable dis- State at the elementary and secondary (1) assess how foreign countries use and tribution of grants— school levels, by— mine virtual currencies, including identi- ‘‘(A) to rural and urban eligible institu- ‘‘(A) creating teacher education programs fying the largest state and private industry tions; that meet the requirements of section users and miners of virtual currency, policies ‘‘(B) to eligible institutions that qualify 200(6)(A)(iv) and offer, through hands-on and foreign countries have adopted to encourage for a waiver under subsection (e)(2); and classroom teaching activities with in-service virtual currency use and mining, and how ‘‘(C) to eligible institutions that are lo- teachers— foreign countries could be strengthened or cated in areas where there is a need for in- ‘‘(i) doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s de- undermined by the use and mining of creasing computer science education oppor- grees in teaching computer science at the el- cryptocurrencies within their borders; tunities. ementary school and secondary school levels; (2) identify, to the greatest extent prac- or ‘‘(e) MATCHING REQUIREMENT.— ticable, the types and dollar value of virtual ‘‘(ii) teaching endorsements in computer ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To receive a grant under currency mined for each of fiscal years 2016 science, in the case of a teacher with related this section, an eligible entity shall provide, through 2022 within the United States and State certification and licensure require- from non-Federal sources, an amount that is globally, as well as within the People’s Re- ments or a student who is pursuing certifi- not less than 50 percent of the amount of the public of China and within any other coun- cation and licensure requirements in related grant, which may be provided in cash or in- tries the Secretary of the Treasury deter- fields, such as mathematics and science; kind, to carry out the activities supported mines are relevant; and ‘‘(B) ensuring that current and future by the grant. (3) identify vulnerabilities, including those teachers who graduate from such programs ‘‘(2) WAIVER.—The Secretary shall waive related to supply disruptions and technology meet the applicable State certification and all or part of the matching requirement de- availability of the global microelectronic licensure requirements, including any re- scribed in paragraph (1) for any fiscal year supply chain, and opportunities with respect quirements for certification obtained the Secretary determines that applying such to virtual currency mining operations. through alternative routes to certification, requirement to the eligible institution would (b) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—The report re- or, with regard to special education teachers, result in serious hardship or an inability to quired under subsection (a) shall be sub- the qualifications described in section carry out the authorized activities described mitted in unclassified form, but may contain 612(a)(14)(C) of the Individuals with Disabil- in this section. a classified annex. ities Education Act; ‘‘(f) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than --- ‘‘(C) recruiting individuals to enroll in 2 years after the first grant is awarded under SA 2002. Ms. ROSEN (for herself and such programs, including subject matter ex- his section and each year thereafter, the Sec- Mr. WICKER) submitted an amendment perts and professionals in fields related to retary shall submit to Congress a report on intended to be proposed to amendment computer science; and the success of the program based on metrics SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to ‘‘(D) awarding scholarships and fellowships determined by the Secretary, including the the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- of not more than $4,000 per student based on number of centers established, the number of rectorate for Technology and Innova- financial need and to recruit traditionally enrolled students, and the number of qualified teachers. tion in the National Science Founda- underrepresented groups in computer science ‘‘(g) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Sec- tion, to establish a regional technology to help such students pay the cost of attendance (as defined in section 472); and retary shall use up to 5 percent of the hub program, to require a strategy and ‘‘(2) may be used by such institution to amount appropriated for each fiscal year to report on economic security, science, conduct research in computer science edu- provide technical assistance to eligible insti- research, innovation, manufacturing, cation and computational thinking skills to tutions. and job creation, to establish a critical improve instruction in such areas. ‘‘(h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: supply chain resiliency program, and ‘‘(c) DURATION.— ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION.—The term ‘eli- for other purposes; which was ordered ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A grant under this sec- gible institution’ means an institution of to lie on the table; as follows: tion shall be awarded for 5 years, conditional higher education, as defined in section 101, upon a satisfactory report to the Secretary which may be in a partnership with a non- At the end of title I of division F, add the of progress with respect to the program car- profit organization. following: ried out with the grant after the first 3 years ‘‘(2) COMPUTER SCIENCE.—The term ‘com- Subtitle D—Teach CS Act of the grant period. puter science’ means the study of computers, SEC. 6131. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(2) REPORT OF PROGRESS.—Such report of including algorithmic processes and the study of computing principles and theories, This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Teacher progress on the program shall include data as defined by a State, and may include in- Education for Computer Science Act’’ or the on the number of students and instructors struction or learning on— ‘‘Teach CS Act’’. enrolled, information on former graduates (including on how many earn teaching cer- ‘‘(A) computer programming or coding as a SEC. 6132. TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT. tification or licensure in a field that will en- tool to— Section 204(a)(4)(G)(i) of the Higher Edu- able them to teach computer science in their ‘‘(i) create software, such as applications, cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022c(a)(4)(G)(i)) State at the secondary level, be prepared to games, and websites; and is amended by inserting ‘‘and development of teach computer science at the elementary ‘‘(ii) process, manage, analyze, or manipu- computational thinking skills’’ after ‘‘inte- level, and support students in developing late data; grate technology’’. computational thinking skills), and data on ‘‘(B) development and management of com- SEC. 6133. ENHANCING TEACHER EDUCATION. any additional funding (other than Federal puter hardware related to sharing, proc- Section 232(c)(2) of the Higher Education funds) received to carry out the program. essing, representing, securing, and using dig- Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1032a(c)(2)) is amended ‘‘(d) APPLICATION.— ital information; and by inserting ‘‘and development of computa- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An eligible institution ‘‘(C) computational thinking skills and tional thinking skills,’’ after ‘‘technology’’. desiring a grant under this section shall sub- interdisciplinary problem-solving to equip

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students with the skills and abilities nec- House of Representatives the plan developed (2) FORM.—The report submitted under essary to apply computational thinking in under paragraph (1). paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassi- the digital world. (b) CONTENTS OF PLAN.—At a minimum, the fied form, but may include a classified ‘‘(3) COMPUTATIONAL THINKING.—The term plan required by subsection (a) shall include annex. ‘computational thinking’ means critical the following: (3) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS thinking skills that— (1) A roadmap for adopting a hoteling DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘ap- ‘‘(A) include knowledge of how problems model to allow trusted small- and medium- propriate committees of Congress’’ means— and solutions can be expressed in such a way sized artificial intelligence companies access (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural that allows them to be modeled or solved to classified facilities on a flexible basis. Resources, the Committee on Armed Serv- using a computer or machine; (2) An open architecture and an evolving ices, the Committee on Homeland Security ‘‘(B) include the use of strategies related to reference design and guidance for needed and Government Affairs, and the Select problem decomposition, pattern matching, technical investments in the proposed eco- Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; abstractions, modularity, and algorithm de- system that address issues, including com- and sign; and mon interfaces, authentication, applications, (B) the Committee on Energy and Com- ‘‘(C) involve creative problem solving platforms, software, hardware, and data in- merce, the Committee on Armed Services, skills and are applicable across a wide range frastructure. the Committee on Homeland Security, and of disciplines and careers.’’. (3) A governance structure, together with the Permanent Select Committee on Intel- associated policies and guidance, to drive the ligence of the House of Representatives. SA 2003. Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. implementation of the reference throughout JOHNSON, Mr. TUBERVILLE, Mr. MAR- the intelligence community on a federated SA 2006. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an SHALL, Mr. BRAUN, and Mr. TILLIS) pro- basis. amendment intended to be proposed to posed an amendment to amendment SA (c) FORM.—The plan submitted under subsection (a)(2) shall be submitted in unclassi- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the fied form, but may include a classified SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish bill S. 1260, to establish a new Direc- annex. a new Directorate for Technology and torate for Technology and Innovation Innovation in the National Science in the National Science Foundation, to SA 2005. Mrs. BLACKBURN (for her- Foundation, to establish a regional establish a regional technology hub self and Mr. LUJA´ N) submitted an technology hub program, to require a program, to require a strategy and re- amendment intended to be proposed to strategy and report on economic secu- port on economic security, science, re- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. rity, science, research, innovation, search, innovation, manufacturing, and SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish manufacturing, and job creation, to es- job creation, to establish a critical sup- a new Directorate for Technology and tablish a critical supply chain resil- ply chain resiliency program, and for Innovation in the National Science iency program, and for other purposes; other purposes; as follows: Foundation, to establish a regional which was ordered to lie on the table; At the appropriate place, insert the fol- technology hub program, to require a as follows: lowing: strategy and report on economic secu- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ll SEC. . PROHIBITION ON FUNDING FOR GAIN- rity, science, research, innovation, lowing: OF-FUNCTION RESEARCH CON- manufacturing, and job creation, to es- llll DUCTED IN CHINA. tablish a critical supply chain resil- SEC. . REASONABLE, NON-DISCRIMINA- (a) IN GENERAL.—No funds made available TORY ACCESS TO ONLINE COMMU- to any Federal agency, including the Na- iency program, and for other purposes; NICATIONS PLATFORMS; BLOCKING tional Institutes of Health, may be used to which was ordered to lie on the table; AND SCREENING OF OFFENSIVE MA- TERIAL. conduct gain-of-function research in China. as follows: (b) DEFINITION OF GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RE- At the end of title V of division B, add the (a) IN GENERAL.—Part I of title II of the SEARCH.—In this section, the term ‘‘gain-of- following: Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended— function research’’ means any research SEC. llll. STUDY ON NATIONAL LABORATORY project that may be reasonably anticipated CONSORTIUM FOR CYBER RESIL- (1) by striking section 230; and to confer attributes to influenza, MERS, or IENCE. (2) by adding at the end the following: SARS viruses such that the virus would have (a) STUDY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of En- ‘‘SEC. 232. REASONABLE, NON-DISCRIMINATORY enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility ergy shall, in consultation with the Sec- ACCESS TO ONLINE COMMUNICA- in mammals. retary of Homeland Security and the Sec- TIONS PLATFORMS; BLOCKING AND retary of Defense, conduct a study to analyze SCREENING OF OFFENSIVE MATE- SA 2004. Mr. SASSE (for himself and the feasibility of authorizing a consortia RIAL. Mr. BENNET) submitted an amendment within the National Laboratory system to ‘‘(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- intended to be proposed to amendment address information technology and oper- lowing: ational technology cybersecurity ‘‘(1) The rapidly developing array of inter- SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to net and other interactive computer services the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure (as defined in section 1016(e) of the Critical In- available to individual Americans represent rectorate for Technology and Innova- frastructures Protection Act of 2001 (42 an extraordinary advance in the availability tion in the National Science Founda- U.S.C. 5195c(e)). of educational and informational resources tion, to establish a regional technology (b) ELEMENTS.—The study required under to our citizens. hub program, to require a strategy and subsection (a) shall include the following: ‘‘(2) These services often offer users a great report on economic security, science, (1) An analysis of any additional authori- degree of control over the information that research, innovation, manufacturing, ties needed to establish a research and devel- they receive, as well as the potential for opment program to leverage the expertise at even greater control in the future as tech- and job creation, to establish a critical nology continues to develop. supply chain resiliency program, and the Department of Energy National Labora- tories to accelerate development and deliv- ‘‘(3) The internet and other interactive for other purposes; which was ordered ery of advanced tools and techniques to de- computer services offer a forum for a true di- to lie on the table; as follows: fend critical infrastructure against cyber in- versity of political discourse and viewpoints, At the appropriate place in title V of divi- trusions and enable resilient operations dur- unique opportunities for cultural develop- sion B, insert the following: ing a cyber attack. ment, and myriad avenues for intellectual SEC. lll. PLAN FOR ARTIFICIAL INTEL- (2) Evaluation of potential pilot programs activity, and regulation of the internet must LIGENCE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM. in research, innovation transfer, academic be tailored to supporting those activities. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year partnerships, and industry partnerships for ‘‘(4) The internet and other interactive after the date of the enactment of this Act, critical infrastructure protection research. computer services have flourished, to the the Director of National Intelligence shall— (3) Identification of and assessment of benefit of all Americans, with a minimum of (1) develop a plan for the development and near-term actions, and cost estimates, nec- government regulation, and regulation resourcing of a modern digital ecosystem essary for the proposed consortia to be estab- should be limited to what is necessary to that embraces state-of-the-art tools and lished and effective at a broad scale expedi- preserve the societal benefits provided by modern processes to enable development, tiously. the internet. testing, fielding, and continuous update of (c) REPORT.— ‘‘(5) Increasingly Americans rely on inter- artificial intelligence-powered applications (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days net platforms and websites for a variety of at speed and scale from headquarters to the after the date of the enactment of this Act, political, educational, cultural, and enter- tactical edge; and the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the tainment services and for communication (2) submit to the Select Committee on In- appropriate committees of Congress a report with one another. telligence of the Senate and the Permanent on the findings of the Secretary with respect ‘‘(b) POLICY.—It is the policy of the United Select Committee on Intelligence of the to the study conducted under subsection (a). States—

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and (15 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.); or nologies which maximize user control over ‘‘(B) persons to develop, market, and main- ‘‘(III) is malicious computer code intended what information is received by individuals, tain consumer-driven content management (whether or not by the immediate dissemi- families, and schools who use the internet mechanisms with respect to the interactive nator) to damage or interfere with the oper- and other interactive computer services, computer service provided by the company. ation of a computer; rather than control and censorship driven by ‘‘(2) BEST PRACTICES.—The Commission, ‘‘(iii) the term ‘in good faith’, with respect interactive computer services; after soliciting comments from the public, to restricting access to or availability of spe- ‘‘(4) to facilitate the development and uti- shall publish best practices for common car- cific material, means the provider or user— lization of blocking and filtering tech- rier technology companies to disclose con- ‘‘(I) restricts access to or availability of nologies that empower parents to restrict tent management, moderation, promotion, material consistent with publicly available their children’s access to objectionable or in- account termination and suspension, and online terms of service or use that— appropriate online material; curation mechanisms and practices in ac- ‘‘(aa) state plainly and with particularity ‘‘(5)(A) to ensure that the internet serves the criteria that the provider or user of the cordance with paragraph (1). as an open forum for— interactive computer service employs in its ‘‘(3) APPLICABILITY TO BROADBAND.—Para- ‘‘(i) a true diversity of discourse and view- content moderation practices, including by graph (1) shall not apply with respect to the points, including political discourse and any partially or fully automated processes; provision of broadband internet access serv- viewpoints; and ice. ‘‘(ii) unique opportunities for cultural de- ‘‘(bb) are in effect on the date on which the velopment; and ‘‘(e) PROTECTION FOR ‘GOOD SAMARITAN’ material is first posted; ‘‘(iii) myriad avenues for intellectual ac- BLOCKING AND SCREENING OF OFFENSIVE MA- ‘‘(II) has an objectively reasonable belief tivity; and TERIAL.— that the material falls within one of the cat- ‘‘(B) given that the internet is the domi- ‘‘(1) TREATMENT OF PUBLISHER OR SPEAK- egories listed in subparagraph (A)(i); nant platform for communication and public ER.— ‘‘(III)(aa) does not restrict access to or debate today, to ensure that major internet ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—No provider or user of availability of material on deceptive or communications platforms, which function an interactive computer service shall be pretextual grounds; and as common carriers in terms of their size, treated as the publisher or speaker of any ‘‘(bb) does not apply its terms of service or usage, and necessity, are available to all material provided by another information use to restrict access to or availability of users on reasonable and non-discriminatory content provider. material that is similarly situated to mate- terms free from public or private censorship rial that the provider or user of the inter- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—Subparagraph (A) shall of religious and political speech; not apply to any affirmative act by a proactive computer service intentionally de- ‘‘(6) to promote consumer protection and clines to restrict; and vider or user of an interactive computer transparency regarding information and con- ‘‘(IV) supplies the information content pro- service with respect to material posted on tent management practices by major inter- vider of the material with timely notice de- the interactive computer service, whether net platforms to— scribing with particularity the reasonable the act is carried out manually or through ‘‘(A) ensure that consumers understand— factual basis for the restriction of access and use of an algorithm or other automated or ‘‘(i) the products they are using; and a meaningful opportunity to respond, unless semi-automated process, including— ‘‘(ii) what information is being presented the provider or user of the interactive com- ‘‘(i) providing its own material; to them and why; and puter service has an objectively reasonable ‘‘(ii) commenting or editorializing on, pro- ‘‘(B) prevent deceptive or undetectable ac- belief that— moting, recommending, or increasing or de- tions that filter the information presented to ‘‘(aa) the material is related to terrorism creasing the dissemination or visibility to consumers; and or criminal activity; or ‘‘(7) to ensure vigorous enforcement of Fed- users of its own material or material pro- ‘‘(bb) such notice would risk imminent eral criminal laws to deter and punish traf- vided by another information content pro- physical harm to others; and ficking in online obscenity, stalking, and vider; ‘‘(iv) the terms ‘obscene’, ‘lewd’, ‘lasciv- harassment. ‘‘(iii) restricting access to or availability ious’, and ‘filthy’, with respect to material, ‘‘(c) REASONABLE AND NONDISCRIMINATORY of material provided by another information mean material that— ACCESS TO COMMON CARRIER TECHNOLOGY content provider; or ‘‘(I) taken as a whole— COMPANIES.— ‘‘(iv) barring or limiting any information ‘‘(aa) appeals to the prurient interest in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A common carrier tech- content provider from using the interactive sex or portrays sexual conduct in a patently nology company, with respect to the inter- computer service. offensive way; and active computer service provided by the ‘‘(2) CIVIL LIABILITY.— ‘‘(bb) does not have serious literary, artis- company— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—No provider or user of tic, political, or scientific value; ‘‘(A) shall furnish the interactive computer an interactive computer service shall be held ‘‘(II) depicts or describes sexual or excre- service to all persons upon reasonable reliable, under subsection (c) or otherwise, on tory organs or activities in terms patently quest; account of— offensive to the average person, applying ‘‘(B) may not unjustly or unreasonably dis- ‘‘(i) any action voluntarily taken in good contemporary community standards; or criminate in charges, practices, classifica- faith to restrict access to or availability of ‘‘(III) signifies the form of immorality tions, regulations, facilities, treatment, or material that the provider or user considers which has relation to sexual impurity, tak- services for or in connection with the fur- to be obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, exces- ing into account the standards at common nishing of the interactive computer service, sively violent, harassing, promoting self- law in prosecutions for obscene libel. directly or indirectly, by any means or de- harm, or unlawful, whether or not such ma- ‘‘(C) BEST PRACTICES.—The Commission, vice; terial is constitutionally protected; or after soliciting comments from the public, ‘‘(C) may not make or give any undue or ‘‘(ii) any action taken to enable or make shall publish best practices for making pub- unreasonable preference or advantage to any available to information content providers licly available online terms of service or use particular person, class of persons, political or others the technical means to restrict ac- that state plainly and with particularity the or religious group or affiliation, or locality; cess to material described in clause (i). criteria that the provider or user of an inter- and ‘‘(B) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of sub- active computer service employs in its con- ‘‘(D) may not subject any particular per- paragraph (A)— tent moderation practices, including by any son, class of persons, political or religious ‘‘(i) the term ‘excessively violent’, with re- partially or fully automated processes, in ac- group or affiliation, or locality to any undue spect to material, means material that— cordance with subparagraph (B)(iii)(I). or unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage. ‘‘(I) is likely to be deemed violent and for ‘‘(f) VIOLATIONS.— ‘‘(2) APPLICABILITY TO BROADBAND.—Para- mature audiences according to the V-chip ‘‘(1) PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.— graph (1) shall not apply with respect to the regulations and TV Parental Guidelines of ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A person aggrieved by a provision of broadband internet access serv- the Commission promulgated under sections violation of subsection (c) or (d) may bring a ice. 303(x) and 330(c)(4); or civil action against the provider or user of ‘‘(d) CONSUMER PROTECTION AND TRANS- ‘‘(II) constitutes or intends to advocate do- an interactive computer service that com- PARENCY REGARDING COMMON CARRIER TECH- mestic terrorism or international terrorism, mitted the violation for any relief permitted NOLOGY COMPANIES.— as defined in section 2331 of title 18, United under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A common carrier tech- States Code; ‘‘(B) RELIEF.— nology company shall disclose, through a ‘‘(ii) the term ‘harassing’ means material ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The plaintiff may seek publicly available, easily accessible website, that— the following relief in a civil action brought accurate material regarding the content ‘‘(I) is— under subparagraph (A):

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‘‘(I) An injunction. control protections (such as computer hard- ‘‘(B) RESPONSIBILITY DEFINED.—For pur- ‘‘(II) An award that is the greater of— ware, software, or filtering services) are poses of subparagraph (A), the term ‘respon- ‘‘(aa) actual damages; or commercially available that may assist the sible, in whole or in part, for the creation or ‘‘(bb) damages in the amount of $500 for customer in limiting access to material that development of material’ includes affirma- each violation. is harmful to minors. The notice shall iden- tively and substantively contributing to, ‘‘(ii) WILLFUL OR KNOWING VIOLATIONS.—In tify, or provide the customer with access to modifying, altering, presenting with a rea- a civil action brought under subparagraph material identifying, current providers of sonably discernible viewpoint, commenting (A), if the court finds that the defendant such protections. upon, or editorializing about material pro- willfully or knowingly violated subsection ‘‘(h) EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.— vided by another person or entity. (c) or (d), the court may, in its discretion, in- ‘‘(1) NO EFFECT ON CRIMINAL LAW.—Nothing ‘‘(5) INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SERVICE.—The crease the amount of the award to not more in this section shall be construed to impair term ‘interactive computer service’ means than 3 times the amount available under the enforcement of section 223 or 231 of this any information service, system, or access clause (i)(II) of this subparagraph. Act, chapter 71 (relating to obscenity) or 110 software provider that provides or enables ‘‘(2) ACTIONS BY STATES.— (relating to sexual exploitation of children) computer access by multiple users to a com- ‘‘(A) AUTHORITY OF STATES.— of title 18, United States Code, or any other puter server, including specifically a service ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Whenever the attorney Federal criminal statute. or system that provides access to the inter- general of a State, or an official or agency ‘‘(2) NO EFFECT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY net and such systems operated or services of- designated by a State, has reason to believe LAW.—Nothing in this section shall be con- fered by libraries or educational institutions. that any person has engaged or is engaging strued to limit or expand any law pertaining ‘‘(6) INTERNET.—The term ‘internet’ means in a pattern or practice of violating sub- to intellectual property. the international computer network of both section (c) or (d) that has threatened or ad- ‘‘(3) STATE LAW.—Nothing in this section Federal and non-Federal interoperable pack- versely affected or is threatening or ad- shall be construed to prevent any State from et switched data networks. versely affecting an interest of the residents enforcing any State law that is consistent ‘‘(7) MATERIAL.—The term ‘material’ of that State, the State may bring a civil ac- with this section. No cause of action may be means any data, regardless of physical form tion against the person on behalf of the resi- brought and no liability may be imposed or characteristic, including— dents of the State for any relief permitted under any State or local law that is incon- ‘‘(A) written or printed matter, informa- under clause (ii) of this subparagraph. sistent with this section. tion, automated information systems stor- ‘‘(ii) RELIEF.— ‘‘(4) NO EFFECT ON COMMUNICATIONS PRIVACY age media, maps, charts, paintings, draw- ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—The plaintiff may seek LAW.—Nothing in this section shall be con- ings, films, photographs, images, videos, the following relief in a civil action brought strued to limit the application of the Elec- engravings, sketches, working notes, or pa- under clause (i): tronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 pers, or reproductions of any such things by ‘‘(aa) An injunction. or any of the amendments made by such Act, any means or process; and ‘‘(bb) An award that is the greater of— or any similar State law. ‘‘(B) sound, voice, magnetic, or electronic ‘‘(AA) actual damages; or ‘‘(5) NO EFFECT ON SEX TRAFFICKING LAW.— recordings.’’. ‘‘(BB) damages in the amount of $500 for Nothing in this section (other than sub- ONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— each violation. (b) C section (e)(2)(A)(i) shall be construed to im- (1) COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934.—The Com- ‘‘(II) WILLFUL OR KNOWING VIOLATIONS.—In a civil action brought under clause (i), if the pair or limit— munications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) court finds that the defendant willfully or ‘‘(A) any claim in a civil action brought is amended— knowingly violated subsection (c) or (d), the under section 1595 of title 18, United States (A) in section 223(h)(2) (47 U.S.C. 223(h)(2)), court may, in its discretion, increase the Code, if the conduct underlying the claim by striking ‘‘section 230(f)(2)’’ and inserting amount of the award to not more than 3 constitutes a violation of section 1591 of that ‘‘section 232’’; and times the amount available under subclause title; (B) in section 231(b)(4) (47 U.S.C. 231(b)(4)), (I)(bb) of this clause. ‘‘(B) any charge in a criminal prosecution by striking ‘‘section 230’’ and inserting ‘‘sec- brought under State law if the conduct un- tion 232’’. ‘‘(B) INVESTIGATORY POWERS.—For purposes of bringing a civil action under this para- derlying the charge would constitute a viola- (2) TRADEMARK ACT OF 1946.—Section 45 of graph, nothing in this section shall prevent tion of section 1591 of title 18, United States the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to provide for the the attorney general of a State, or an official Code; or registration and protection of trademarks or agency designated by a State, from exer- ‘‘(C) any charge in a criminal prosecution used in commerce, to carry out the provi- cising the powers conferred on the attorney brought under State law if the conduct un- sions of certain international conventions, general or the official by the laws of the derlying the charge would constitute a viola- and for other purposes’’, approved July 5, State to— tion of section 2421A of title 18, United 1946 (commonly known as the ‘‘Trademark ‘‘(i) conduct investigations; States Code, and promotion or facilitation of Act of 1946’’) (15 U.S.C. 1127) is amended by ‘‘(ii) administer oaths or affirmations; or prostitution is illegal in the jurisdiction striking the definition relating to the term ‘‘(iii) compel the attendance of witnesses where the defendant’s promotion or facilita- ‘‘Internet’’ and inserting the following: or the production of documentary and other tion of prostitution was targeted. ‘‘The term ‘internet’ has the meaning evidence. ‘‘(i) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section: given that term in section 232 of the Commu- ‘‘(C) EFFECT ON STATE COURT PRO- ‘‘(1) ACCESS SOFTWARE PROVIDER.—The nications Act of 1934.’’. CEEDINGS.—Nothing in this paragraph shall term ‘access software provider’ means a pro- (3) TITLE 17, UNITED STATES CODE.—Section be construed to prohibit an authorized State vider of software (including client or server 1401(g) of title 17, United States Code, is official from proceeding in State court on software), or enabling tools that do any one amended— the basis of an alleged violation of any gen- or more of the following: (A) by striking ‘‘section 230 of the Commu- eral civil or criminal statute of the State. ‘‘(A) Filter, screen, allow, or disallow ma- nications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230)’’ and in- ‘‘(D) ATTORNEY GENERAL DEFINED.—For terial. serting ‘‘section 232 of the Communications purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘attor- ‘‘(B) Pick, choose, analyze, or digest mate- Act of 1934’’; and ney general’ means the chief legal officer of rial. (B) by striking ‘‘subsection (e)(2) of such a State. ‘‘(C) Transmit, receive, display, forward, section 230’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (h)(2) ‘‘(3) VENUE; SERVICE OF PROCESS.— cache, search, subset, organize, reorganize, of such section 232’’. ‘‘(A) VENUE.—A civil action brought under or translate material. (4) TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE.—Part I of this subsection may be brought in the loca- ‘‘(2) BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERV- title 18, United States Code, is amended— tion where— ICE.—The term ‘broadband internet access (A) in section 2257(h)(2)(B)(v), by striking ‘‘(i) the defendant— service’ has the meaning given the term in ‘‘section 230(c) of the Communications Act of ‘‘(I) is found; section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Reg- 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(c))’’ and inserting ‘‘section ‘‘(II) is an inhabitant; or ulations, or any successor regulation. 232(e) of the Communications Act of 1934’’; ‘‘(III) transacts business; or ‘‘(3) COMMON CARRIER TECHNOLOGY COM- and ‘‘(ii) the violation occurred or is occurring. PANY.—The term ‘common carrier tech- (B) in section 2421A— ‘‘(B) SERVICE OF PROCESS.—Process in a nology company’ means a provider of an (i) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘(as such civil action brought under this subsection interactive computer service that— term is defined in defined in section 230(f) may be served where the defendant— ‘‘(A) offers its services to the public; and the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. ‘‘(i) is an inhabitant; or ‘‘(B) has more than 100,000,000 worldwide 230(f)))’’ and inserting ‘‘(as that term is de- ‘‘(ii) may be found. active monthly users. fined in section 232 of the Communications ‘‘(g) OBLIGATIONS OF INTERACTIVE COM- ‘‘(4) INFORMATION CONTENT PROVIDER.— Act of 1934)’’; and PUTER SERVICE.—A provider of an interactive ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘information (ii) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘(as such computer service shall, at the time of enter- content provider’ means any person or entity term is defined in defined in section 230(f) ing an agreement with a customer for the that is responsible, in whole or in part, for the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. provision of interactive computer service the creation or development of material pro- 230(f)))’’ and inserting ‘‘(as that term is de- and in a manner deemed appropriate by the vided through the internet or any other fined in section 232 of the Communications provider, notify the customer that parental interactive computer service. Act of 1934)’’.

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(5) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.—Section eral election for Federal office occurring in clause (i), the Comptroller General shall pro- 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Sub- 2016. vide a description of any authority (includ- stances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is (2) 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.—The term ing any statutory authority), action, or di- amended by striking ‘‘section 230(c) of the ‘‘2020 Presidential election’’ means the gen- rective that led to such change. Communications Act of 1934’’ and inserting eral election for Federal office occurring in (C) OTHER ELECTION PROCEDURES.— ‘‘section 232(e) of the Communications Act of 2020. (i) IN GENERAL.—An analysis of whether 1934’’. (3) APPLICABLE ELECTION SECURITY FUNDS.— the State materially altered or changed its (6) WEBB-KENYON ACT.—Section 3(b)(1) of The term ‘‘applicable election security election procedures for the 2020 Presidential the Act entitled ‘‘An Act divesting intoxi- funds’’ means the amount of grant funding election (other than procedures described in cating liquors of their interstate character provided to the State by the Election Assist- subparagraph (B)) from the procedures in ef- in certain cases’’, approved March 1, 1913 ance Commission— fect for the 2016 Presidential election. (A) from amounts appropriated under the (commonly known as the ‘‘Webb-Kenyon (ii) RELEVANT AUTHORITY FOR CHANGES.—If heading ‘‘Election Assistance Commission, Act’’) (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)) is amended by the Comptroller General determines that Election Security Grants’’ in the Financial striking ‘‘(as defined in section 230(f) of the there were changes in the election proce- Services and General Government Appropria- Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. dures described in clause (i), the Comptroller tions Act, 2020 (Public Law 116–93); or 230(f))’’ and inserting ‘‘(as defined in section General shall provide a description of any (B) from amounts appropriated under the 232 of the Communications Act of 1934)’’. authority (including any statutory author- (7) TITLE 28, UNITED STATES CODE.—Section heading ‘‘Election Assistance Commission, Election Security Grants’’ in the ity), action, or directive that led to such 4102 of title 28, United States Code, is amend- change. ed— Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secu- (D) MAIL-IN BALLOT COLLECTION.— (A) in subsection (c)— rity Act (Public Law 116–136). (i) IN GENERAL.—An analysis of whether (i) by striking ‘‘section 230 of the Commu- (4) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ has the meaning given such term under section 901 of there were specific, documented allegations nications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230)’’ and in- of a person other than a voter or a voter’s serting ‘‘section 232 of the Communications the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. family member or caregiver collecting or re- Act of 1934’’; and 21141), except that such term shall include turning the voter’s completed ballot in the (ii) by striking ‘‘section 230 if’’ and insert- the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 2020 Presidential election. ing ‘‘that section if’’; and Islands. (ii) RELEVANT AUTHORITY FOR COLLECTION.— (B) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- (5) UNSOLICITED MAIL-IN BALLOT.—The term If the Comptroller General determines that tion 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 ‘‘unsolicited mail-in ballot’’ means any bal- there were specific, documented allegations (47 U.S.C. 230)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 232 of lot sent to a voter by mail if— described in clause (i), the Comptroller Gen- the Communications Act of 1934’’. (A) such ballot was not specifically requested by the voter; or eral shall provide a description of any au- (8) TITLE 31, UNITED STATES CODE.—Section thority (including any statutory authority), 5362(6) of title 31, United States Code, is (B) the ballot request by the voter was ini- action, or directive permitting such collec- amended by striking ‘‘section 230(f) of the tiated by the mailing of a ballot application Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. not specifically requested by the voter. tion or return. NSOLICITED MAIL-IN BALLOT PERCENT- 230(f))’’ and inserting ‘‘section 232 of the (6) U (E) OBSERVATION OF BALLOT COUNTING.—An AGE.—The term ‘‘unsolicited mail-in ballot Communications Act of 1934’’. analysis of whether the State has a statute percentage’’ means the number of unsolic- providing for third-party observation of bal- (9) NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND IN- ited mail-in ballots distributed in the State lot counting, and if so, whether there were FORMATION ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION as a percentage of the number of total bal- ACT.—Section 157(e)(1) of the National Tele- specific, documented instances in connection lots provided to voters in the State. communications and Information Adminis- with the 2020 Presidential election in which (b) REPORT.— tration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941(e)(1)) the State is alleged to have failed to comply (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days with such statute. is amended, in the matter preceding subpara- after the date of the enactment of this Act, graph (A), by striking ‘‘section 230(c) of the (F) FAILURE TO ENFORCE.—An analysis of the Comptroller General shall submit to whether there were specific, documented in- Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. Congress and make publicly available a re- 230(c))’’ and inserting ‘‘section 232(e) of the stances in connection with the 2020 Presi- port on the 2020 Presidential election. dential election in which the State allegedly Communications Act of 1934’’. (2) MATTERS INCLUDED.—The report sub- (c) APPLICABILITY.—Subsections (c) and (d) failed to enforce one or more of its election mitted under paragraph (1) shall include the statutes (other than a statute described in of section 232 of the Communications Act of following with respect to each State: that re- subparagraph (E)). 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall apply ceived applicable election security funds: (G) USE OF APPLICABLE ELECTION SECURITY to a common carrier technology company on (A) UNSOLICITED MAIL-IN BALLOT PERCENT- FUNDS.—In the case of a State that received and after the date that is 90 days after the AGE.— applicable election security funds, an anal- date of enactment of this Act. (i) IN GENERAL.—An analysis of whether ysis of— --- the unsolicited mail-in ballot percentage for SA 2007. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an State for the 2020 Presidential election was (i) whether such funds were used to make amendment intended to be proposed to greater than the unsolicited mail-in ballot expenditures with respect to the 2020 Presi- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. percentage for the State for the 2016 Presi- dential election; SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish dential election. (ii) whether such funds were used in connection with any activity carried out pursu- a new Directorate for Technology and (ii) RELEVANT AUTHORITY FOR ANY IN- ant to an authority, action, or directive de- Innovation in the National Science CREASE.—If the Comptroller General determines that the unsolicited mail-in ballot scribed in subparagraph (A)(ii), (B)(ii), Foundation, to establish a regional (C)(ii), or (D)(ii); and technology hub program, to require a percentage for the State for the 2020 Presi- dential election was greater than the unso- (iii) whether the State complied with all strategy and report on economic secu- licited mail-in ballot percentage for the statutory and other conditions imposed in rity, science, research, innovation, State for the 2016 Presidential election, the connection with the receipt of such funds. manufacturing, and job creation, to es- Comptroller General shall provide a descrip- (H) SUBSEQUENT STATE ACTIONS.—A descrip- tablish a critical supply chain resil- tion of any change in authority (including tion of any of the following actions taken by iency program, and for other purposes; any statutory change relating to the dis- the State legislature: which was ordered to lie on the table; tribution of unsolicited mail-in ballots), ac- (i) The passage of a resolution expressing an opinion on, or the submission to Congress as follows: tion, or directive concerning unsolicited mail-in ballots occurring between the 2016 or the Comptroller General of a communica- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Presidential election and 2020 Presidential tion relating to, the items described in sub- lowing: election that may have led to such result. paragraphs (A) through (G). TITLE lll—PROTECT ELECTORAL (B) MAIL-IN VOTER VERIFICATION PROCE- (ii) The enactment, after the completion of COLLEGE ACT DURES.— the 2020 Presidential election, of legislation SEC. ll01. SHORT TITLE. (i) IN GENERAL.—An analysis of whether regarding any authority, action, or directive This title may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting there were changes in the State’s methods described in subparagraph (A)(ii), (B)(ii), the Right to Organized, Transparent Elec- and processes used to verify the identifica- (C)(ii), or (D)(ii) or any failure described in tions through a Constitutionally Trust- tion of voters who vote using mail-in ballots, subparagraph (E) or (F). worthy Electoral College Act (PROTECT including signature verification require- SEC. ll03. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF, AND Electoral College Act)’’. ments, that applied with respect to the 2020 REQUIREMENTS FOR, FUTURE ELEC- SEC. ll02. REPORT ON 2020 GENERAL ELEC- Presidential election but did not apply to the TION ASSISTANCE GRANTS. TION. 2016 Presidential election. (a) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- (ii) RELEVANT AUTHORITY FOR CHANGES.—If (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle D of title II of tion: the Comptroller General determines that the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. (1) 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.—The term there were changes in the State’s mail-in 20901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘2016 Presidential election’’ means the gen- voter verification procedures described in the following new part:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.070 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3451 ‘‘PART 7—REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION Vote Act of 2002 is amended by inserting 2002 (6 U.S.C. 591g) is amended by inserting ASSISTANCE after the item relating to section 296 the fol- ‘‘fentanyl or synthetic opioid,’’ after ‘‘chem- ‘‘SEC. 297. SUSPENSION OF ELECTION ASSIST- lowing: ical,’’. ANCE. ‘‘PART 7—REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION (c) DEFENSE AGAINST WEAPONS OF MASS ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ASSISTANCE DESTRUCTION ACT OF 1996.—Section 1403(1) of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass De- other provision of law, no grant may be ‘‘Sec. 297. Suspension of election assistance. awarded under this Act before July 1, 2022. ‘‘Sec. 298. Requirements for future election struction Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 2302(1)) is ‘‘(b) SUSPENSION OF PREVIOUS GRANTS.—No assistance. amended— State may expend Federal funds provided (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘or’’ at ‘‘PART 8—PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS under this Act before the date of the enact- the end; ment of this section before July 1, 2022. ‘‘Sec. 299. Prohibition on use of funds.’’. (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- ‘‘SEC. 298. REQUIREMENTS FOR FUTURE ELEC- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and TION ASSISTANCE. SA 2008. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(D) illicit fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or other provision of law, no State may receive amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. synthetic opioids.’’. any grant awarded under this Act after the SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish (d) FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE date of the enactment of this section unless a new Directorate for Technology and ACT OF 1978.—Section 101(p)(2) of the Foreign the State has certified by resolution adopted Innovation in the National Science Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 by the State legislature, as a condition of re- Foundation, to establish a regional U.S.C. 1801(p)(2)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, including illicit fentanyl, fentanyl ana- ceiving the grant, that it is in compliance technology hub program, to require a with the requirements of subsection (b). logues, or synthetic opioids’’ after ‘‘precur- ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS.— strategy and report on economic secu- sors’’. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A State satisfies the re- rity, science, research, innovation, quirements of this section if, in connection manufacturing, and job creation, to es- SA 2010. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an with any election for Federal office— tablish a critical supply chain resil- amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(A) the methods and processes used by the iency program, and for other purposes; him to the bill S. 1260, to establish a State to verify the identification of voters which was ordered to lie on the table; new Directorate for Technology and In- who vote using mail-in ballots are specifi- as follows: novation in the National Science Foun- cally set forth in statute; dation, to establish a regional tech- ‘‘(B) except as specifically provided by At the end of subtitle B of title II of divi- statute— sion C, add the following: nology hub program, to require a strat- ‘‘(i) the State does not use unsolicited SEC. 3236. EMERGENCY RESUPPLY FOR IRON egy and report on economic security, mail-in balloting; and DOME. science, research, innovation, manufac- ‘‘(ii) the State does not permit persons (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be turing, and job creation, to establish a other than the voter or the voter’s family cited as the ‘‘Emergency Resupply for IRON critical supply chain resiliency pro- DOME Act of 2021’’. members or caregivers to return a voter’s gram, and for other purposes; which completed ballot; (b) FUNDING FOR IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM.—Notwithstanding was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- ‘‘(C) for any election after the last day lows: that the public health emergency declared any other provision of law, including section by the Secretary of Health and Human Serv- 1649 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry Na- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ices under section 319 of the Public Health tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal lowing: Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) and sections SEC. lll. REPORT ON USE OF DRUG DETEC- 2020, with respect to COVID–19, is in effect, 482(b) and 531(e) of the Foreign Assistance TION TECHNOLOGY AT THE BORDER. the State uses all voting procedures in place Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291a(b) and 2346(e)), the Not later than 6 months after the date of as of January 1, 2020 (except as modified by President shall transfer all unexpended bal- the enactment of this Act, and annually State statutes applying to elections after ances of appropriations made available for thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- such date); assistance to Gaza— rity shall submit a report to Congress that ‘‘(D) in the case of State that has a law (1) to the Department of Defense, to be describes— providing for third-party observation of bal- available for grants to Israel for the Iron (1) the technology that has been authorized lot counting, such ballot observation law is Dome short-range rocket defense system; or by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to strictly followed in all instances; (2) to the Foreign Military Financing Pro- detect drug contraband entering the United ‘‘(E) the State complies with all require- gram authorized under section 23 of the States at or between ports of entry; ments under title III; and Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763), to (2) the resources Congress has provided in ‘‘(F) the State has taken documented, af- be available for grants to Israel for the Iron furtherance of the technology described in firmative measures to address— Dome short-range rocket defense system. paragraph (1); (3) the technology that has been utilized at ‘‘(i) any prior failure to satisfy the require- Mr. HAGERTY submitted an ments of subparagraphs (A) through (E) that SA 2009. the United States border to detect drug con- is identified by the State legislature in a res- amendment intended to be proposed to traband entering the United States at or be- olution (or other similar communication amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. tween ports of entry; and submitted to Congress and the Comptroller SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish (4) the resources that the Department of General); or a new Directorate for Technology and Homeland Security has expended in furtherance of such technology. ‘‘(ii) any prior specific, documented in- Innovation in the National Science stance in which the State— Foundation, to establish a regional SA 2011. Mr. HAGERTY submitted an ‘‘(I) failed to enforce one or more of its technology hub program, to require a amendment intended to be proposed to election statutes; or strategy and report on economic secu- ‘‘(II) materially altered or changed its amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. election procedures without a corresponding rity, science, research, innovation, SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish state statutory enactment. manufacturing, and job creation, to es- a new Directorate for Technology and ‘‘(2) UNSOLICITED MAIL-IN BALLOTING.—For tablish a critical supply chain resil- Innovation in the National Science purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the term ‘unso- iency program, and for other purposes; Foundation, to establish a regional licited mail-in balloting’ means the process which was ordered to lie on the table; technology hub program, to require a of sending ballots to a voter by mail if— as follows: strategy and report on economic secu- ‘‘(A) such ballot was not specifically re- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- quested by the voter; or rity, science, research, innovation, lowing: ‘‘(B) the ballot request by the voter was manufacturing, and job creation, to es- initiated by the mailing of a ballot applica- SEC. lll. PROTECTING AMERICANS AGAINST tablish a critical supply chain resil- FENTANYL AND OTHER SYNTHETIC tion not specifically requested by the voter. OPIOIDS. iency program, and for other purposes; ‘‘PART 8—PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS (a) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy which was ordered to lie on the table; ‘‘SEC. 299. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS. of the United States that all cabinet officials as follows: ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provision of and other Government officers shall, in ad- In section 3291I(c), strike ‘‘a written re- law, any amounts provided under this Act vancing American interests by working with port’’ and all that follows through ‘‘detailing shall not be used in furtherance of any elec- other countries and international organiza- a description’’ and insert the following: ‘‘an tion procedure that is not expressly set forth tions, advocate for treating fentanyl and unclassified written report, with a classified in a statute enacted by the State legisla- other synthetic opioids as weapons of mass annex, that includes— ture.’’. destruction. (1) a description (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of (b) HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002.—Sec- In section 3291I, amend subsection (e) to contents in section 1(b) of the Help America tion 1921 of the Homeland Security Act of read as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.068 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 (e) REPORT ON DRUG SEIZURES.—Not later amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. serving institutions, and public institutions than 6 months after the date of the enact- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish of higher education that have an enrollment ment of this Act, and annually thereafter, a new Directorate for Technology and of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Innovation in the National Science of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Administration, in coordination with the Of- Foundation, to establish a regional 1058(d))) to expand cybersecurity education fice of National Drug Control Policy, U.S. opportunities, cybersecurity technology and Customs and Border Protection, the Depart- technology hub program, to require a programs, cybersecurity research, and cyber- ment of Homeland Security, the Department strategy and report on economic secu- security partnerships with public and private of Justice, the Coast Guard, the Centers for rity, science, research, innovation, entities. Disease Control and Prevention, the Office of manufacturing, and job creation, to es- (2) APPLICATIONS.—An eligible institution the United States Trade Representative, the tablish a critical supply chain resil- seeking a grant under paragraph (1) shall Office of the Director of National Intel- iency program, and for other purposes; submit an application to the Director at ligence, the Central Intelligence Agency , which was ordered to lie on the table; such time, in such manner, and containing the Department of Defense, the United as follows: such information as the Director may rea- States Postal Service, and other relevant sonably require, including a statement of At the end of title V of division B, add the agencies, shall submit a report to Congress how the institution will use the funds award- following: that describes— ed through the grant to expand cybersecu- (1) with respect to illicit fentanyl, fentanyl SEC. 2528. ENHANCING CYBERSECURITY EDU- rity education opportunities at the eligible CATION. analogues, synthetic opioids, the precursors institution. (a) FEDERAL CYBER SCHOLARSHIP-FOR-SERV- for illicit fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or (3) ACTIVITIES.—An eligible institution synthetic opioids, methamphetamine, or ICE PROGRAM.—Section 302 of the Cybersecu- rity Enhancement Act of 2014 (15 U.S.C. 7442) that receives a grant under this section may methamphetamine precursors seized at the use the funds awarded through such grant for United States borders and ports of entry— is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end increasing research, education, technical, (A) the source countries from which such partnership, and innovation capacity, includ- drugs originated and the third party coun- the following: ‘‘In carrying out the program under this section, the Director of the Na- ing for— tries through which such drugs traveled; (A) building and upgrading institutional (B) the amounts of illicit fentanyl, tional Science Foundation, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Personnel capacity to better support new or existing fentanyl analogues, synthetic opioids, the cybersecurity programs, including cyberse- precursors for illicit fentanyl, fentanyl ana- Management and Secretary of Homeland Se- curity, shall work with Historically Black curity partnerships with public and private logues, or synthetic opioids, methamphet- entities; and amine, or methamphetamine precursors; and Colleges and Universities, minority-serving institutions, and public institutions of high- (B) building and upgrading institutional (C) the lethality of the amounts of illicit capacity to provide hands-on research and fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, synthetic er education that have an enrollment of needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of training experiences for undergraduate and opioids, the precursors for illicit fentanyl, graduate students. fentanyl analogues, or synthetic opioids, the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(d)), to increase the participation of stu- methamphetamine, or methamphetamine SA 2014. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, precursors seized; dents enrolled in such institutions.’’; Mr. LEAHY, and Mr. REED) submitted (2) with respect to illicit fentanyl, fentanyl (2) in subsection (b)(4)— analogues, synthetic opioids, the precursors (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ an amendment intended to be proposed for illicit fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or at the end; to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. synthetic opioids, methamphetamine, or (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish methamphetamine precursors seized within riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and a new Directorate for Technology and the United States— (C) by adding at the end the following: Innovation in the National Science ‘‘(E) to expand cybersecurity education op- (A) the source countries from which such Foundation, to establish a regional drugs originated and the third party coun- portunities, capacity, and teacher training for high-need schools and schools serving technology hub program, to require a tries through which such drugs traveled; strategy and report on economic secu- (B) the amounts of illicit fentanyl, students underrepresented in science, tech- fentanyl analogues, synthetic opioids, the nology, engineering, and mathematics.’’; and rity, science, research, innovation, precursors for illicit fentanyl, fentanyl ana- (3) in subsection (m)(1)— manufacturing, and job creation, to es- logues, or synthetic opioids, methamphet- (A) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘and’’ tablish a critical supply chain resil- amine, or methamphetamine precursors at the end; iency program, and for other purposes; seized; and (B) in subparagraph (G), by striking the pe- which was ordered to lie on the table; riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (C) the lethality of the amounts of illicit as follows: fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, synthetic (C) by adding at the end the following: At the end of subtitle A of title II of divi- opioids, the precursors for illicit fentanyl, ‘‘(H) the success of recruitment, retention, sion C, add the following: fentanyl analogues, or synthetic opioids, hiring, and placement of students at Histori- methamphetamine, or methamphetamine cally Black Colleges and Universities, minor- SEC. 3219L. SENSE OF SENATE ON ALLOCATION precursors seized; and ity-serving institutions, and public institu- OF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BY tions of higher education that have an en- INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (3) the activities conducted by Chinese en- RELATING TO COVID–19 PANDEMIC. tities and nationals in furtherance of illicit rollment of needy students (as defined in sec- It is the sense of the Senate that— fentanyl production in Mexico for drug traf- tion 312(d) of the Higher Education Act of (1) it is in the strategic interests of the ficking purposes. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058(d))), and the level and nature of participation in the program under United States to help ensure that COVID–19 SA 2012. Mr. OSSOFF submitted an this section by such institutions.’’. vaccines are available to other countries, amendment intended to be proposed to (b) DR. DAVID SATCHER CYBERSECURITY particularly poorer countries with limited EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM.— resources, not only as a timely live-saving amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (1) AUTHORIZATION.—The Director shall— and humanitarian measure, but also as the SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish (A) award grants to assist Historically best way to protect hard-fought gains made a new Directorate for Technology and Black Colleges and Universities, minority- against the pandemic in the United States; Innovation in the National Science serving institutions, and institutions of (2) the people of the United States will Foundation, to establish a regional higher education that have an enrollment of never be fully protected against the COVID– technology hub program, to require a needy students (as defined in section 312(d) of 19 pandemic until the pandemic is also strategy and report on economic secu- the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. brought under control through vaccination rity, science, research, innovation, 1058(d))) to establish or expand cybersecurity around the world; manufacturing, and job creation, to es- programs, to build and upgrade institutional (3) the release of Special Drawing Rights capacity to better support new or existing by the International Monetary Fund, as was tablish a critical supply chain resil- cybersecurity programs, including cyberse- done after the 2008 global economic crisis, is iency program, and for other purposes; curity partnerships with public and private a no-cost way to help poorer countries pro- which was ordered to lie on the table; entities, and to support such institutions on cure COVID–19 vaccines and protect against as follows: the path to producing qualified entrants in the instability caused by a severe economic On page 141, on line 8, insert ‘‘and those the cybersecurity workforce or becoming a downturn; that seek to assess the unintended or long- National Center of Academic Excellence in (4) helping protect against another global term ethical, privacy, and civil liberties im- Cybersecurity through the program carried economic meltdown by releasing Special plications of widespread adoption and appli- out by the National Security Agency and the Drawing Rights is also a way to help protect cation of AI systems’’ after ‘‘systems’’. Department of Homeland Security; and United States export jobs at home, and why (B) award grants for a 5-year pilot period the move is supported by leaders of United SA 2013. Mr. OSSOFF submitted an to build capacity to eligible Historically States businesses and labor organizations; amendment intended to be proposed to Black Colleges and Universities, minority- and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.066 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3453 (5) any allocations of Special Drawing Innovation in the National Science (III) SUFFICIENCY.—If the Secretary of Rights approved by the International Mone- Foundation, to establish a regional Commerce determines that a covered entity tary Fund to help with the purchase of technology hub program, to require a cannot feasibly issue warrants or other eq- COVID–19 vaccines and stem the worst eco- strategy and report on economic secu- uity interests as required by this subpara- nomic impact of the pandemic should in- graph, the Secretary of Commerce may ac- clude ongoing efforts to discourage countries rity, science, research, innovation, cept a senior debt instrument in an amount that are allies of the United States from ex- manufacturing, and job creation, to es- and on such terms as the Secretary of Com- changing Special Drawing Rights for hard tablish a critical supply chain resil- merce deems appropriate. currencies with rogue countries and follow- iency program, and for other purposes; up by the International Monetary Fund to which was ordered to lie on the table; SA 2017. Ms. ERNST (for herself and audit how such allocations were spent. as follows: Ms. HASSAN) submitted an amendment On page 23, between lines 7 and 8, insert intended to be proposed by her to the SA 2015. Mr. DAINES submitted an the following: bill S. 1260, to establish a new Direc- amendment intended to be proposed to (5) CONDITIONS OF RECEIPT.— torate for Technology and Innovation amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (A) REQUIRED AGREEMENT.—A covered enti- in the National Science Foundation, to SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish ty to which the Secretary of Commerce establish a regional technology hub a new Directorate for Technology and awards Federal financial assistance under section 9902 of the William M. (Mac) Thorn- program, to require a strategy and re- Innovation in the National Science port on economic security, science, re- Foundation, to establish a regional berry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) or search, innovation, manufacturing, and technology hub program, to require a paragraph (3) of this subsection with job creation, to establish a critical sup- strategy and report on economic secu- amounts appropriated under this subsection ply chain resiliency program, and for rity, science, research, innovation, shall enter into an agreement that specifies other purposes; which was ordered to manufacturing, and job creation, to es- that, during the 5-year period immediately lie on the table; as follows: tablish a critical supply chain resil- following the award of the Federal financial iency program, and for other purposes; assistance— At the appropriate place, insert the following: which was ordered to lie on the table; (i) the covered entity will not— SEC. ll. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR RE- as follows: (I) repurchase an equity security that is listed on a national securities exchange of CIPIENTS OF NSF FUNDS. At the end of title V of division C, add the the covered entity or any parent company of The National Science Foundation Act of following: the covered entity, except to the extent re- 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is amended by in- SEC. 3505. POLICY OF UNITED STATES ON MAIN- quired under a contractual obligation that is serting after section 11 the following: TAINING SUPERIORITY OF UNITED in effect as of the date of enactment of this ‘‘SEC. 11A. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR RE- STATES NUCLEAR FORCES. Act; CIPIENTS OF NSF FUNDS. (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (II) outsource or offshore jobs to a location ‘‘A grantee or subgrantee carrying out a Congress that— outside of the United States; or program, project, or activity that is, in (1) the modernization of the land-based (III) abrogate existing collective bar- whole or in part, carried out using funds pro- intercontinental ballistic missile, ballistic gaining agreements; and vided by the Foundation shall clearly state, missile submarines, and nuclear-capable (ii) the covered entity will remain neutral to the extent possible, in any statement, heavy bomber aircraft is essential to main- in any union organizing effort. press release, request for proposals, bid solic- taining a competitive edge over the People’s (B) FINANCIAL PROTECTION OF GOVERN- itation, or other document describing the Republic of China and providing security for MENT.— program, project, or activity, other than a allies of the United States in the region; (i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- communication containing not more than (2) continued support for the moderniza- merce may not award Federal financial as- 280 characters— tion of the nuclear triad will be a necessary sistance to a covered entity under section ‘‘(1) the percentage of the total costs of the consideration during ratification of any fu- 9902 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry Na- program, project, or activity which will be ture arms control treaty with the People’s tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal financed with funds provided by the Founda- Republic of China; Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) or paragraph tion; (3) the nuclear forces of the People’s Re- (3) of this subsection with amounts appro- ‘‘(2) the dollar amount of the funds pro- public of China will significantly evolve over priated under this subsection, unless— vided by the Foundation made available for the decade after the date of the enactment of (I)(aa) the covered entity has issued securi- the program, project, or activity; and this Act as the People’s Republic of China ties that are traded on a national securities ‘‘(3) the percentage of the total costs of, modernizes, diversifies, and increases the exchange; and and dollar amount for, the program, project, number of its land-, sea-, and air-based nu- (bb) the Secretary of the Treasury receives or activity that will be financed by non- clear delivery platforms; a warrant or equity interest in the covered governmental sources.’’. (4) the People’s Republic of China is pur- entity; or suing a nuclear triad with the development (II) in the case of any covered entity other SA 2018. Mr. THUNE submitted an of a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic than a covered entity described in subclause amendment intended to be proposed to missile and improving its ground and sea- (I), the Secretary of the Treasury receives, in based nuclear capabilities; and amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. the discretion of the Secretary of the Treas- (5) new developments in 2019 further sug- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish ury— gest that the People’s Republic of China in- a new Directorate for Technology and (aa) a warrant or equity interest in the tends to increase the peacetime readiness of Innovation in the National Science covered entity; or its nuclear forces by moving to a launch-on- (bb) a senior debt instrument issued by the Foundation, to establish a regional warning posture with an expanded silo-based covered entity. technology hub program, to require a force. (ii) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The terms and strategy and report on economic secu- (b) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy of the United States— conditions of any warrant, equity interest, rity, science, research, innovation, (1) to advance the strategic deterrence ca- or senior debt instrument received under manufacturing, and job creation, to es- pabilities of the United States both quan- clause (i) shall be set by the Secretary of tablish a critical supply chain resil- titatively and qualitatively; Commerce and shall meet the following re- iency program, and for other purposes; (2) to ensure the safety, reliability, and quirements: which was ordered to lie on the table; (I) PURPOSES.—Such terms and conditions performance of the nuclear forces of the as follows: United States; shall be designed to provide for a reasonable At the end of title III of division F, add the (3) to fully modernize the United States participation by the Secretary of Commerce, following: nuclear triad as needed to maintain the pre- for the benefit of taxpayers, in equity appre- mier nuclear force on the planet; and ciation in the case of a warrant or other eq- SEC. 6302. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE- NESS. (4) that any new nuclear arms limitation uity interest, or a reasonable interest rate treaties must include the People’s Republic premium, in the case of a debt instrument. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— of China before ratification. (II) AUTHORITY TO SELL, EXERCISE, OR SUR- (1) the Government of the People’s Repub- RENDER.—For the primary benefit of tax- lic of China is investing in developing inno- SA 2016. Mr. SANDERS (for himself payers, the Secretary of Commerce may sell, vative technologies with commercial and exercise, or surrender a warrant or any sen- military applications, including autonomous and Ms. WARREN) submitted an amend- ior debt instrument received under this sub- vehicles; ment intended to be proposed to paragraph. The Secretary of Commerce shall (2) the municipal government of Shanghai amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. not exercise voting power with respect to alone has planned investments of SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish any shares of common stock acquired under $15,000,000,000 over 10 years for research and a new Directorate for Technology and this subparagraph. development;

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(3) the Government of the People’s Repub- (6) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 105 tions), if applicable, or similar manufacturer lic of China has a strategy of promoting na- of division H of the Further Consolidated Ap- identification information, including— tional champions, including in the autono- propriations Act, 2020 (49 U.S.C. 102 note; ‘‘(I) the name of the manufacturer (includ- mous vehicle industry, in order to overtake Public Law 116–94) is repealed. ing a manufacturer that is an individual, and replace foreign market leaders; (7) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after partnership, corporation, or institution of (4) technological leadership in the autono- the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- higher education) and a point of contact; mous vehicle industry represents a global retary shall submit to the appropriate com- ‘‘(II) the physical address of the manufac- market opportunity worth an estimated mittees of Congress a report describing— turer and the State of incorporation of the $8,000,000,000,000; (A) the staffing needs of the Center; and manufacturer, if applicable; (5) unless the United States enacts policies (B) the staffing plan for the Center. ‘‘(III) a description of each type of motor to protect the technological leadership of (c) MOTOR VEHICLE TESTING OR EVALUA- vehicle used during development of the high- the United States in the autonomous vehicle TION.— ly automated vehicle, automated driving industry against the People’s Republic of (1) DEFINITIONS.—Section 30102(a) of title system, or component of the automated driv- China and other competitors, the United 49, United States Code, is amended— ing system manufactured by the manufac- States risks losing that technological leader- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), turer; and ship; and by striking ‘‘chapter—’’ and inserting ‘‘chap- ‘‘(IV) proof of insurance for any State in (6) maintaining the leading role of the ter:’’; which the manufacturer intends to test or United States in developing and producing (B) in each of paragraphs (1) through (13)— evaluate highly automated vehicles; and autonomous vehicles is essential— (i) by inserting ‘‘The term’’ after the para- ‘‘(iv) if applicable, the manufacturer has (A) to growing manufacturing jobs that graph designation; and identified an agent for service of process in support a strong middle class; and (ii) by inserting a paragraph heading, the accordance with part 551 of title 49, Code of (B) to achieving the safety and mobility text of which is comprised of the term de- Federal Regulations (or successor regula- benefits offered by autonomous vehicles. fined in the paragraph; tions).’’. (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (b) HIGHLY AUTOMATED SYSTEMS SAFETY through (13) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (A) Section 11028(a)(1)(A) of the 21st Cen- ENTER OF EXCELLENCE.— C (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), and (15), re- tury Department of Justice Appropriations (1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: spectively; Authorization Act (15 U.S.C. 1226(a)(1)(A)) is (A) CENTER.—The term ‘‘Center’’ means (D) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so amended by striking ‘‘section 30102(6) of title the Highly Automated Systems Safety Cen- redesignated) the following: 49 of the United States Code’’ and inserting ter of Excellence established under para- ‘‘(1) AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM.—The ‘‘section 30102(a) of title 49, United States graph (2). term ‘automated driving system’ means a Code’’. (B) DEPARTMENT.—The term ‘‘Department’’ Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 automated driv- (B) Section 3(a)(5)(C) of the Consumer means the Department of Transportation. ing system (as defined in the SAE Inter- Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(C)) is (C) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ national Recommended Practice numbered amended by striking ‘‘(as defined by sections means the Secretary of Transportation. J3016 and dated June 15, 2018 (or a subsequent 102 (3) and (4) of the National Traffic and (2) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall standard adopted by the Secretary)).’’; and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966)’’ and in- establish a Highly Automated Systems Safe- (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) (as so serting ‘‘(as those terms are defined in sec- ty Center of Excellence within the Depart- redesignated) the following: tion 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code)’’. ment for the purpose of maintaining a work- ‘‘(6) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE.—The (C) Section 15(b) of the Consumer Product force at the Department that is capable of term ‘highly automated vehicle’ means a Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2064(b)) is amended, in reviewing, assessing, and validating the safe- motor vehicle that is equipped with an auto- the matter preceding paragraph (1), by strik- ty of automated technologies. mated driving system.’’. ing ‘‘section 30102(a)(7)’’ and inserting ‘‘sec- (3) DUTIES.— (2) APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS.— tion 30102(a)’’. (A) IN GENERAL.—The Center shall— Section 30112(b) of title 49, United States (D) Section 403(h)(5)(A) of title 23, United (i) serve as a central location within the Code, is amended by striking paragraph (10) States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section Department for expertise in— and inserting the following: 30102(a)(6)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 30102(a)’’. (I) automation and human factors; ‘‘(10) the introduction of a motor vehicle in (E) Section 2 of Public Law 107–319 (49 (II) computer science; interstate commerce solely for purposes of U.S.C. 30102 note; 116 Stat. 2777) is amended (III) data analytics; testing, evaluation, or demonstration— by striking ‘‘section 30102(6)’’ and inserting (IV) machine learning; ‘‘(A) by a manufacturer that— ‘‘section 30102(a)’’. (V) sensors and other technologies relating ‘‘(i) agrees not to sell or lease, or offer for (F) Section 101(8) of the Servicemembers to automated systems; and sale or lease, the motor vehicle at the con- Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3911(8)) is amended (VI) security; and clusion of the testing, evaluation, or demby striking ‘‘section 30102(a)(6)’’ and insert- (ii) collaborate with, and provide support onstration; ing ‘‘section 30102(a)’’. to, all operating administrations of the De- ‘‘(ii) has manufactured and distributed into (d) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES EXEMP- partment with respect to highly automated the United States motor vehicles that are TIONS.—Section 30113 of title 49, United systems. certified, or motor vehicle equipment uti- States Code, is amended— (B) REVIEW, ASSESSMENT, AND VALIDA- lized in a motor vehicle that is certified, to (1) in subsection (a)— TION.—The workforce of the Center, in co- comply with all applicable Federal motor ve- (A) by striking the subsection designation ordination with relevant operating adminis- hicle safety standards; and heading and all that follows through trations of the Department, shall advise on ‘‘(iii) has submitted to the Secretary ap- ‘‘means a motor’’ and inserting the fol- the review, assessment, and validation of propriate manufacturer identification infor- lowing: highly automated systems to ensure the mation under part 566 of title 49, Code of ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: safety and security of those systems. Federal Regulations (or successor regula- ‘‘(1) LOW-EMISSION MOTOR VEHICLE.—The (C) AUTHORITY.—The activities of the Cen- tions); and term ‘low-emission motor vehicle’ means a ter under this subsection shall not supersede ‘‘(iv) if applicable, has identified an agent motor’’; and any certification authority granted to an op- for service of process in accordance with part (B) by adding at the end the following: erating administration of the Department 551 of that title (or successor regulations); or ‘‘(2) NEW MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY FEATURE.— under other law (including regulations). ‘‘(B) of a highly automated vehicle, auto- The term ‘new motor vehicle safety feature’ (4) WORKFORCE.—The Center shall have a mated driving system, or component of an includes any feature that enables a highly workforce composed of— automated driving system if— automated vehicle or an automated driving (A) employees of the Department, includ- ‘‘(i) the testing, evaluation, or demonstra- system, regardless of whether an exemption ing— tion of the vehicle is conducted only by em- has already been granted for a similar fea- (i) direct hires; or ployees, agents, or fleet management con- ture with respect to any other motor vehicle (ii) detailees from operating administra- tractors of the manufacturer of the highly model. tions of the Department; or automated vehicle, the automated driving ‘‘(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ (B) detailees of other Federal agencies. system, or any component of such vehicle or means the Secretary of Transportation.’’; (5) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this sub- system; (2) in subsection (b)— section supersedes any law (including regula- ‘‘(ii) the manufacturer agrees not to sell or (A) by striking the subsection designation tions)— lease, or offer for sale or lease, the highly and all that follows through ‘‘The Secretary (A) granting certification authority to an automated vehicle, automated driving sys- of Transportation’’ in paragraph (1) and in- operating administration of the Department; tem, or component of an automated driving serting the following: (B) establishing certification responsibil- system at the conclusion of the testing, eval- ‘‘(b) AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT AND PROCE- ities for manufacturers (as defined in section uation, or demonstration; DURES.— 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code); or ‘‘(iii) the manufacturer has submitted ap- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; (C) granting authority to an operating ad- propriate manufacturer identification infor- (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting ministration of the Department to determine mation under part 566 of title 49, Code of the following: safety defects in regulated products. Federal Regulations (or successor regula- ‘‘(2) PROCEDURES.—

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‘‘(A) COMMENCEMENT.— ble for an exemption under clause (ii), (iii), automated driving system is engaged and ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- (iv), or (v) of subsection (b)(3)(B) only if the performing the entire dynamic driving task. mence a proceeding under this subsection Secretary determines that— ‘‘(B) CLARIFICATION.—Paragraph (1) shall when a manufacturer submits to the Sec- ‘‘(I) during the 1-year period beginning on apply at any time during which an auto- retary an application for an exemption or the date of enactment of the Endless Fron- mated driving system is not engaged.’’. the renewal of an exemption in accordance tier Act the number of new exemptions (2) RULEMAKING.—If the Secretary pre- with clause (ii). granted for that manufacturer is for not scribes a regulation in accordance with sec- ‘‘(ii) APPLICATIONS.—An application for an more than a total of 15,000 highly automated tion 30122(c) of title 49, United States Code, exemption or the renewal of an exemption vehicles to be sold or otherwise introduced to exempt a manufacturer (as defined in sec- under this subparagraph shall be filed at into interstate commerce in the United tion 30102(a) of that title) from the prohibi- such time, in such manner, and containing States; tion under paragraph (1) of section 30122(b) of such information as the Secretary may re- ‘‘(II) during the 1-year period immediately that title with respect to highly automated quire. following the period described in subclause vehicles (as defined in section 30102(a) of that ‘‘(B) PUBLICATION.—On commencing a pro- (I), the number of new exemptions granted title), on the effective date of that regula- ceeding under subparagraph (A), the Sec- for that manufacturer is for not more than a tion— retary shall— total of 40,000 highly automated vehicles to (A) the amendments to section 30122(b) of ‘‘(i) publish in the Federal Register a no- be sold or otherwise introduced into inter- that title made by paragraph (1) shall termi- tice of the relevant application; and state commerce in the United States; and nate; and ‘‘(ii) provide an opportunity for public ‘‘(III) subject to clause (ii), during any 1- (B) section 30122(b) of that title shall be in comment. year period following the period described in effect as if those amendments had not been ‘‘(C) DETERMINATION.—The Secretary shall subclause (II), the number of new exemptions enacted. grant or deny an exemption or the renewal of granted for that manufacturer is for not (3) LICENSING.—A State may not issue a an exemption for a highly automated vehicle more than a total of 80,000 highly automated motor vehicle operator’s license for the oper- by the date that is 180 days after the date on vehicles to be sold or otherwise introduced ation or use of a highly automated vehicle which the application for the exemption or into interstate commerce in the United (as defined in section 30102(a) of title 49, renewal is received by the Secretary. States. United States Code) in a manner that dis- ‘‘(D) REVIEW OF PREVIOUSLY GRANTED EX- ‘‘(ii) EXPANSION.—A manufacturer of a criminates on the basis of disability (as de- EMPTIONS.—For any exemption granted by highly automated vehicle may submit to the fined in section 3 of the Americans with Dis- the Secretary under this section, the Sec- Secretary a petition to expand the limit on abilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)). retary, not less frequently than annually, --- new exemptions under clause (i)(III) to allow Mr. THUNE (for himself and and before granting a renewal or otherwise exemptions for more than 80,000 highly auto- SA 2019. increasing the number of highly automated mated vehicles during any 1-year period if a Mr. TESTER) submitted an amendment vehicles of a manufacturer that may be sold similar exemption has been in effect for that intended to be proposed to amendment or otherwise introduced into interstate com- manufacturer for a period of not less than 4 SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to merce under the exemption, shall evaluate years.’’; the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- the impact of the exemption on motor vehi- (4) in subsection (e)— rectorate for Technology and Innova- cle safety to ensure compliance with any (A) by striking the second sentence and in- conditions established by the Secretary.’’; tion in the National Science Founda- serting the following: and tion, to establish a regional technology ‘‘(2) SAFETY EQUIVALENCE.—An exemption (C) in paragraph (3)(B)— hub program, to require a strategy and or renewal under clause (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v) (i) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the report on economic security, science, of subsection (b)(3)(B) may be granted— end; and research, innovation, manufacturing, ‘‘(A) for not more than 2 years; or (ii) by striking clause (iv) and inserting the ‘‘(B) if the motor vehicle is a highly auto- and job creation, to establish a critical following: mated vehicle, for not more than 5 years.’’; supply chain resiliency program, and ‘‘(iv) compliance with the standard would and for other purposes; which was ordered prevent the manufacturer from selling, in- to lie on the table; as follows: troducing, or delivering into interstate com- (B) by striking the subsection designation merce a motor vehicle with an overall safety and all that follows through ‘‘An exemption’’ At the end of title III of division F, add the level at least equal to the safety level of non- in the first sentence and inserting the fol- following: exempt vehicles; or lowing: SEC. 6302. REPORT ON COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LA- ‘‘(v) the exemption would provide— ‘‘(e) MAXIMUM PERIOD.— BELING FOR BEEF, PORK, AND ‘‘(1) SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.—An OTHER MEAT PRODUCTS. ‘‘(I) transportation access for individuals Not later than one year after the date of with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of exemption’’; and (5) by adding at the end the following: the enactment of this Act, the United States the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Trade Representative and the Secretary of ‘‘(i) PROCESS AND ANALYSIS.— (42 U.S.C. 12102)), including nonvisual access Agriculture shall jointly submit to the Com- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days for individuals who are blind or visually im- mittee on Finance and the Committee on Ag- after the date of enactment of the Endless paired; and riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Frontier Act, the Secretary shall publish a ‘‘(II)(aa) a safety level at least equal to the Senate and the Committee on Ways and notice in the Federal Register that describes safety level of the standard from which the Means and the Committee on Agriculture of exemption is sought; or the process and analysis used for the consid- the House of Representatives a report on the ‘‘(bb) an overall safety level at least equal eration of an application for an exemption or ruling issued by the World Trade Organiza- to the overall safety level of nonexempt ve- the renewal of an exemption under this section in 2015 on country-of-origin labeling for hicles.’’; and tion for a highly automated vehicle. beef, pork, and other meat products that in- (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting ‘‘(2) PERIODIC REVIEW AND UPDATING.—The cludes— the following: Secretary shall— (1) an assessment of the impact of the rul- ‘‘(d) ELIGIBILITY.— ‘‘(A) review the notice under paragraph (1) ing on— ‘‘(1) SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.—A by the date that is 5 years after the initial (A) consumer awareness regarding the ori- manufacturer is eligible for an exemption date of publication, and not less frequently gin of meat consumed in the United States; under subsection (b)(3)(B)(i) (including an ex- than once every 5 years thereafter; and (B) agricultural producers in the United emption relating to a bumper standard re- ‘‘(B) update the notice if the Secretary de- States, taking into consideration other mar- ferred to in subsection (b)(1)) only if the Sec- termines that an update is necessary.’’. ketplace dynamics; retary determines that the total motor vehi- (e) DUAL USE VEHICLE SAFETY.— (C) the security and resilience of the food cle production of the manufacturer in the (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 30122(b) of title 49, supply in the United States; and most recent year of production is not more United States Code, is amended— (D) the continuity of trade and the fulfill- than 10,000. (A) by striking ‘‘A manufacturer’’ and in- ment of trade obligations under the North ‘‘(2) SAFETY EQUIVALENCE.— serting the following: American Free Trade Agreement and the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Agreement between the United States of subparagraph (B), a manufacturer is eligible paragraph (2), a manufacturer’’; and America, the United Mexican States, and for an exemption under clause (ii), (iii), (iv), (B) by adding at the end the following: Canada; and or (v) of subsection (b)(3)(B) only if the Sec- ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.— (2) if the assessment under paragraph (1) retary determines that the exemption is for ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) shall not indicates that the ruling had a negative im- not more than 2,500 vehicles to be sold or apply in any case in which a manufacturer pact on consumers in the United States, ag- otherwise introduced into interstate com- intentionally causes a steering wheel, brake ricultural producers in the United States, merce in the United States during any 1-year pedal, accelerator pedal, gear shift, or any and the overall security and resilience of the period. other device or element of design relating to food supply in the United States, rec- ‘‘(B) HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLES.— the performance of the dynamic driving task ommendations for such legislative or admin- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—With respect to highly by a human driver to be temporarily disabled istrative action as the Secretary of Agri- automated vehicles, a manufacturer is eligi- during the time that a Level 4 or Level 5 culture considers appropriate—

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Mr. BOOKER submitted an technology hub program, to require a amendment intended to be proposed to strategy and report on economic secu- SA 2025. Mr. ROMNEY (for himself amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. rity, science, research, innovation, and Mr. MENENDEZ) submitted an SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish manufacturing, and job creation, to es- amendment intended to be proposed to a new Directorate for Technology and tablish a critical supply chain resil- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Innovation in the National Science iency program, and for other purposes; SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish Foundation, to establish a regional which was ordered to lie on the table; a new Directorate for Technology and technology hub program, to require a as follows: Innovation in the National Science strategy and report on economic secu- On page 227, between lines 10 and 11, insert Foundation, to establish a regional rity, science, research, innovation, the following: technology hub program, to require a manufacturing, and job creation, to es- (9) DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.—As strategy and report on economic secu- part of the Initiative, the Secretary of Vet- tablish a critical supply chain resil- erans Affairs shall conduct and support re- rity, science, research, innovation, iency program, and for other purposes; search and development in engineering biol- manufacturing, and job creation, to es- which was ordered to lie on the table; ogy. tablish a critical supply chain resil- as follows: iency program, and for other purposes; At the end of subtitle A of title II of divi- SA 2023. Mr. SASSE submitted an which was ordered to lie on the table; sion C, insert the following: amendment intended to be proposed to as follows: SEC. 3219L. FRAMEWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION OF amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- COVID–19 VACCINES AROUND THE SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish lowing: WORLD. a new Directorate for Technology and SEC. llll. UNITED STATES GRAND STRATEGY (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days Innovation in the National Science WITH RESPECT TO CHINA. after the date of enactment of this Act, and Foundation, to establish a regional (a) FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS.— every 30 days thereafter until the date that technology hub program, to require a (1) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: is one year after such date of enactment, the strategy and report on economic secu- (A) The United States is in a new era of COVID–19 Task Force shall submit to the geostrategic and geoeconomic competition Committee on Foreign Relations, the Com- rity, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to es- with the People’s Republic of China, a great mittee on Appropriations, and the Com- power that seeks to challenge international mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and tablish a critical supply chain resil- norms, laws and institutions, and confront Pensions of the Senate, and to the Com- iency program, and for other purposes; the United States across diplomatic, eco- mittee Foreign Affairs, the Committee on which was ordered to lie on the table; nomic, military, technological, and informa- Appropriations, and the Committee on En- as follows: tional domains. ergy and Commerce of the House of Rep- At the appropriate place in division B, in- (B) As it has during previous periods of resentatives a report on the framework for sert the following: great power competition, the United States the distribution around the world of COVID– SEC. lll. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- must articulate and refine its grand strat- 19 vaccines produced in the United States. TIONS FOR THE DEFENSE AD- egy, including through rigorous testing of (b) CONTENT.—The reports submitted under VANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS assumptions and by drawing on expertise subsection (a) shall include updates, as ap- AGENCY. outside the United States Government, to propriate, on the following: (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ensure its ultimate success, as well as global (1) The number of vaccines procured by the other provision of law, there is authorized to peace, stability, and shared prosperity. United States and distributed through be appropriated for the Defense Advanced (C) In January 1950, President Truman re- COVAX or through other bilateral or multi- Research Projects Agency to conduct requested an in-depth report on the state of lateral agreements. search and development in key technology the world, actions taken by adversaries of (2) The number of vaccines procured by the focus areas $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal the United States, and the development of a United States that the Federal Government years 2022 through 2026. comprehensive national strategy, resulting has allocated for potential future distribu- (b) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—Any in a paper entitled ‘‘United States Objectives tion through COVAX or through other bilat- amount appropriated pursuant to the au- and Programs for National Security’’, also eral or multilateral agreements. thorization in subsection (a) shall supple- known as NSC-68. (3) A framework for how countries will be ment and not supplant any amounts already (D) President Eisenhower utilized experts prioritized for the delivery of COVID–19 vac- appropriated for the Defense Advanced Re- from both within and outside the United cines provided directly by the Federal Gov- search Projects Agency. States Government during Project Solarium ernment. SA 2024. Mr. SASSE submitted an to produce NSC 162/2, a ‘‘Statement of Policy (4) A review of deployments of health and by the National Security Council on Basic diplomatic personnel overseas engaged in amendment intended to be proposed to National Security Policy’’ in order to ‘‘meet COVID–19 response efforts. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. the Soviet Threat to U.S. security’’ and SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish guide United States national security policy. SA 2021. Mr. PORTMAN (for himself a new Directorate for Technology and (E) President Ford authorized the Team B and Ms. WARREN) submitted an amend- Innovation in the National Science project to draw in experts from outside the ment intended to be proposed to Foundation, to establish a regional United States Government to question and amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. technology hub program, to require a strengthen the analysis of the Central Intel- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish strategy and report on economic secu- ligence Agency. (F) A model for United States strategy on a new Directorate for Technology and rity, science, research, innovation, Innovation in the National Science a great power competitor is the January 17, manufacturing, and job creation, to es- 1983, National Security Decision Directive Foundation, to establish a regional tablish a critical supply chain resil- Number 75, approved by President Reagan, to technology hub program, to require a iency program, and for other purposes; organize United States strategy toward the strategy and report on economic secu- which was ordered to lie on the table; Soviet Union in order to clarify and orient rity, science, research, innovation, as follows: United States policies towards specific objec- manufacturing, and job creation, to es- At the end of title V of division B, add the tives vis a vis the Soviet Union. tablish a critical supply chain resil- following: (2) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that the United States should draw iency program, and for other purposes; SEC. 2527. DELAY IN AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS which was ordered to lie on the table; UNTIL COMPLETION OF IDENTIFICA- upon previous successful models of grand TION OF EMERGING AND strategy to articulate a strategy that appro- as follows: FOUNDATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES. priately addresses the evolving challenges On page 210, line 7, insert ‘‘the Department None of the funds authorized to be appro- and contours of the new era of geostrategic of Veterans Affairs,’’ before ‘‘and any’’. priated or otherwise made available by this and geoeconomic competition with the Peo- division for the Secretary of Commerce may ple’s Republic of China. SA 2022. Mr. PORTMAN (for himself be obligated or expended until the Sec- (b) UNITED STATES GRAND STRATEGY WITH and Ms. WARREN) submitted an amend- retary— RESPECT TO CHINA.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days capabilities, strategy, and end-state or end- 3043) after the date of the enactment of this after the date on which the President first states. Act, the President shall— submits to Congress a national security (B) ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS.— (A) appoint the members of the Board pur- strategy under section 108 of the National The Board shall analyze the United States suant to paragraph (4); and Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043) after the national security strategy with respect to (B) submit to Congress a list of the mem- date of the enactment of this Act, the Presi- the People’s Republic of China, including bers so appointed. dent shall commence developing a com- challenging its assumptions and approach, (6) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—The Board prehensive report that articulates the strat- and make recommendations to the President is authorized to procure temporary and egy of the United States with respect to the for the China Strategy. intermittent services under section 3109 of People’s Republic of China (in this section (4) COMPOSITION.— title 5, United States Code, but at rates for referred to as the ‘‘China Strategy’’) that (A) RECOMMENDATIONS.—Not later than 30 individuals not to exceed the daily equiva- builds on the work of such national security days after the date on which the President lent of the maximum annual rate of basic strategy. first submits to Congress a national security pay under level IV of the Executive Schedule (2) SUBMITTAL.—Not later than 270 days strategy under section 108 of the National under section 5315 of title 5, United States after the date on which the President first Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043) after the Code. submits to Congress a national security date of the enactment of this Act, the major- (7) SECURITY CLEARANCES.—The appropriate strategy under section 108 of the National ity leader of the Senate, the minority leader Federal departments or agencies shall co- Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043) after the of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of operate with the Board in expeditiously pro- date of the enactment of this Act, the Presi- Representatives, and the minority leader of viding to the Board members and experts and dent shall submit to Congress the China the House of Representatives shall each pro- consultants appropriate security clearances Strategy developed under paragraph (1). vide to the President a list of at not fewer to the extent possible pursuant to existing (3) FORM.—The China Strategy shall be than 6 candidates for membership on the procedures and requirements, except that no submitted in classified form and shall in- Board, at least 3 of whom shall be individ- person may be provided with access to classi- clude an unclassified summary. uals in the private sector and 3 of whom fied information under this Act without the shall be individuals in academia or employed (c) CONTENTS.—The China Strategy devel- appropriate security clearances. oped under subsection (b) shall set forth the by a nonprofit research institution. (8) RECEIPT, HANDLING, STORAGE, AND DIS- (B) MEMBERSHIP.—The Board shall be com- national security strategy of the United SEMINATION.—Information shall only be re- posed of 8 members appointed by the Presi- States with respect to the People’s Republic ceived, handled, stored, and disseminated by dent as follows: of China and shall include a comprehensive members of the Board and any experts and (i) Four shall be selected from among indi- description and discussion of the following: consultants consistent with all applicable viduals in the private sector. (1) The worldwide interests, values, goals, statutes, regulations, and Executive orders. (ii) Four shall be selected from among indi- and objectives of the United States as they (9) NONAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN REQUIRE- viduals in academia or employed by a non- relate to geostrategic and geoeconomic com- MENTS.—The Federal Advisory Committee profit research institution. petition with the People’s Republic of China. Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and section 552b of title 5, (iii) Two members should be selected from (2) The foreign and economic policy, world- United States Code (commonly known as the among individuals included in the list sub- wide commitments, and national defense ca- ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’), shall mitted by the majority leader of the Senate not apply to the Board. pabilities of the United States necessary to under subparagraph (A), of whom— deter aggression and to implement the na- (10) UNCOMPENSATED SERVICE.—Members of (I) one should be selected from among indi- the Board shall serve without compensation. tional security strategy of the United States viduals in the private sector; and as they relate to the new era of competition (11) COOPERATION FROM GOVERNMENT.—In (II) one should be selected from among in- carrying out its duties, the Board shall re- with the People’s Republic of China. dividuals in academia or employed by a non- (3) How the United States will exercise the ceive the full and timely cooperation of the profit research institution. heads of relevant Federal departments and political, economic, military, diplomatic, (iv) Two members should be selected from and other elements of its national power to agencies in providing the Board with anal- among individuals included in the list sub- ysis, briefings, and other information nec- protect or advance its interests and values mitted by the minority leader of the Senate and achieve the goals and objectives referred essary for the fulfillment of its responsibil- under subparagraph (A), of whom— ities. to in paragraph (1). (I) one should be selected from among indi- (4) The adequacy of the capabilities of the (12) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— viduals in the private sector; and There are authorized to be appropriated to United States Government to carry out the (II) one should be selected from among in- national security strategy of the United carry out this section $2,000,000 for the period dividuals in academia or employed by a non- of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. States within the context of new and emer- profit research institution. (13) TERMINATION.—The Board shall termi- gent challenges to the international order (v) Two members should be selected from posed by the People’s Republic of China, innate on the date that is 60 days after the among individuals included in the list sub- date on which the President submits the cluding an evaluation— mitted by the Speaker of the House of Rep- China Strategy to Congress under subsection (A) of the balance among the capabilities resentatives under subparagraph (A), or (b)(2). of all elements of national power of the whom— United States; and --- (I) one should be selected from among indi- SA 2026. Ms. BALDWIN (for herself (B) the balance of all United States ele- viduals in the private sector; and and Mr. BRAUN) submitted an amendments of national power in comparison to (II) one should be selected from among in- equivalent elements of national power of the dividuals in academia or employed by a non- ment intended to be proposed to People’s Republic of China. profit research institution. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (5) The assumptions and end-state or end- (vi) Two members should be selected from SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish states of the strategy of the United States among individuals included in the list sub- a new Directorate for Technology and globally and in the Indo-Pacific region with mitted by the minority leader of the House Innovation in the National Science respect to the People’s Republic of China. of Representatives under subparagraph (A), Foundation, to establish a regional (6) Such other information as the Presi- of whom— technology hub program, to require a dent considers necessary to help inform Con- (I) one should be selected from among indi- strategy and report on economic secu- gress on matters relating to the national se- viduals in the private sector; and rity, science, research, innovation, curity strategy of the United States with re- (II) one should be selected from among in- manufacturing, and job creation, to es- spect to the People’s Republic of China. dividuals in academia or employed by a non- tablish a critical supply chain resil- (d) ADVISORY BOARD ON UNITED STATES profit research institution. GRAND STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO CHINA.— (C) NONGOVERNMENTAL MEMBERSHIP; PERIOD iency program, and for other purposes; (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby estab- OF APPOINTMENT; VACANCIES.— which was ordered to lie on the table; lished in the executive branch a commission (i) NONGOVERNMENTAL MEMBERSHIP.—An in- as follows: to be known as the ‘‘Advisory Board on dividual appointed to the Board may not be In section 4111(5), strike ‘‘concrete and United States Grand Strategy with respect an officer or employee of an instrumentality other aggregates,’’. to China’’ (in this section referred to as the of government. In section 4117, add at the end the fol- ‘‘Board’’). (ii) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT.—Members lowing: (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Board is shall be appointed for the life of the Board. (c) LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN to convene outside experts to advise the (iii) VACANCIES.—Any vacancy in the Board AGGREGATES.—In this part— President on development of the China shall be filled in the same manner as the (1) the term ‘‘construction materials’’ shall Strategy. original appointment. not include cement and cementitious mate- (3) DUTIES.— (5) DEADLINE FOR APPOINTMENT.—Not later rials and aggregates such as stone, sand, or (A) REVIEW.—The Board shall review the than 60 days after the date on which the gravel; and current national security strategy of the President first submits to Congress a na- (2) the standards developed under section United States with respect to the People’s tional security strategy under section 108 of 4115(b)(1) shall not include cement and ce- Republic of China, including assumptions, the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. mentitious materials and aggregates such as

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Ms. BALDWIN submitted an unlawful for a drug that is not subject to sec- provisions of that Act were incorporated and amendment intended to be proposed to tion 503(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and made part of this section. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 353(b)(1)) and that is (C) AUTHORITY PRESERVED.—Nothing in SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish required to be marked under section 304 of this section may be construed to limit the a new Directorate for Technology and the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304) to be of- authority of the Commission under any Innovation in the National Science fered for sale in commerce to consumers on other provision of law. an internet website unless the internet Foundation, to establish a regional (3) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT.—Not later website description of the drug indicates in a than 6 months after the date of enactment of technology hub program, to require a conspicuous place the name and place of this division, the Commission, the U.S. Cus- strategy and report on economic secu- business of the manufacturer, packer, or dis- toms and Border Protection, and the Depart- rity, science, research, innovation, tributor that is required to appear on the ment of Agriculture shall— manufacturing, and job creation, to es- label of the drug in accordance with section (A) enter into a Memorandum of Under- tablish a critical supply chain resil- 502(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- standing or other appropriate agreement for iency program, and for other purposes; metic Act (21 U.S.C. 352(b)). the purpose of providing consistent imple- which was ordered to lie on the table; (3) OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE.—A manufac- mentation of this section; and as follows: turer, importer, distributor, seller, supplier, (B) publish such agreement to provide pub- or private labeler seeking to have a product lic guidance. Strike 2510 of division B and insert the fol- introduced, sold, advertised, or offered for lowing: (4) DEFINITION OF COMMISSION.—In this sub- sale in commerce shall provide the informa- section, the term ‘‘Commission’’ means the SEC. 2510. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING ON- tion identified in clauses (i) and (ii) of para- LINE ACT. Federal Trade Commission. graph (1)(A) or paragraph (2), as applicable, (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall (a) MANDATORY ORIGIN AND LOCATION DIS- to the relevant retailer or internet website take effect 12 months after the date of the CLOSURE FOR PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR SALE ON marketplace. publication of the Memorandum of Under- THE INTERNET.— (4) SAFE HARBOR.—A retailer or internet standing or agreement under subsection (1) IN GENERAL.— website marketplace satisfies the disclosure (c)(3). (A) DISCLOSURE.—It shall be unlawful for a requirements under subparagraphs (i) and (ii) product that is required to be marked under of paragraph (1)(A) or paragraph (2), as appli- SA 2028. Mr. JOHNSON (for himself, section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. cable, if the disclosure required under such Mr. RISCH, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. CRUZ, 1304) or its implementing regulations to be clauses or paragraph (2), as applicable, in- introduced, sold, advertised, or offered for and Mr. RUBIO) submitted an amend- cludes the country of origin and seller infor- ment intended to be proposed to sale in commerce on an internet website un- mation provided by a third-party manufac- less the internet website description of the turer, importer, distributor, seller, supplier, amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. product— or private labeler of the product. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish (i)(I) indicates in a conspicuous place the (b) PROHIBITION ON FALSE AND MISLEADING a new Directorate for Technology and country of origin of the product (or, in the REPRESENTATION OF UNITED STATES ORIGIN Innovation in the National Science case of multi-sourced products, countries of ON PRODUCTS.— Foundation, to establish a regional origin), in a manner consistent with the reg- (1) UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY.—Notwithstanding technology hub program, to require a ulations prescribed under section 304 of the any other provision of law, and except as strategy and report on economic secu- Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304) and the provided for in paragraph (2), it shall be un- country of origin marking regulations ad- lawful to make any false or deceptive rep- rity, science, research, innovation, ministered by U.S. Customs and Border Pro- resentation that a product or its parts or manufacturing, and job creation, to es- tection; and processing are of United States origin in any tablish a critical supply chain resil- (II) includes, in the case of— labeling, advertising, or other promotional iency program, and for other purposes; (aa) a new passenger motor vehicle (as de- materials, or any other form of marketing, which was ordered to lie on the table; fined in section 32304 of title 49, United including marketing through digital or elec- as follows: States Code), the country of origin disclo- tronic means in the United States. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- sure required by such section; (2) DECEPTIVE REPRESENTATION.—For pur- lowing: (bb) a textile fiber product (as defined in poses of paragraph (1), a representation that SEC. ll. AGREEMENTS RELATED TO NUCLEAR section 2 of the Textile Fiber Products Iden- a product is in whole, or in part, of United PROGRAM OF IRAN DEEMED TREA- tification Act (15 U.S.C. 70b)), the country of States origin is deceptive if, at the time the TIES SUBJECT TO ADVICE AND CON- origin disclosure required by such Act; representation is made, such claim is not SENT OF THE SENATE. (cc) a wool product (as defined in section 2 consistent with section 5 of the Federal (a) TREATY SUBJECT TO ADVICE AND CON- of the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 (15 Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)) and SENT OF THE SENATE.—Notwithstanding any U.S.C. 68)), the country of origin disclosure any regulations promulgated by the Commis- other provision of law, any agreement required by such Act; sion pursuant to section 320933 of the Violent reached by the President with Iran relating (dd) a fur product (as defined in section 2 of Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed to the Fur Products Labeling Act (15 U.S.C. 1994 (15 U.S.C. 45a), provided that no other be a treaty that is subject to the require- 69)), the country of origin disclosure required Federal statute or regulation applies. ments of article II, section 2, clause 2 of the by such Act; and (3) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.—A retailer or Constitution of the United States requiring (ee) a covered commodity (as defined in internet website marketplace is not in viola- that the treaty is subject to the advice and section 281 of the Agricultural Marketing tion of this subsection if a third-party manu- consent of the Senate, with two-thirds of Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1638)), the country of ori- facturer, distributor, seller, supplier, or pri- Senators concurring. gin information required by section 282 of vate labeler provided the retailer or internet (b) LIMITATION ON SANCTIONS RELIEF.—Not- such Act (7 U.S.C. 1638a); and website marketplace with a false or decep- withstanding any other provision of law, the (ii) indicates in a conspicuous place the tive representation as to the country of ori- President may not waive, suspend, reduce, country in which the seller of the product is gin of a product or its parts or processing. provide relief from, or otherwise limit the located (and, if applicable, the country in (c) ENFORCEMENT BY COMMISSION.— application of sanctions under any other pro- which any parent corporation of such seller (1) UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRAC- vision of law or refrain from applying any is located). TICES.—A violation of subsection (a) or (b) such sanctions pursuant to an agreement re- (B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—The disclo- shall be treated as a violation of a rule pre- lated to the nuclear program of Iran that in- sure of a product’s country of origin required scribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Fed- cludes the United States, commits the pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i) shall not be eral Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. United States to take action, or pursuant to made in such a manner as to represent to a 57a(a)(1)(B)). which the United States commits or other- consumer that the product is in whole, or (2) POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.— wise agrees to take action, regardless of the part, of United States origin, unless such dis- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall en- form it takes, whether a political commit- closure is consistent with section 5 of the force this section in the same manner, by the ment or otherwise, and regardless of whether Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. same means, and with the same jurisdiction, it is legally binding or not, including any 45(a)) and any regulations promulgated by powers, and duties as though all applicable joint comprehensive plan of action entered the Commission pursuant to section 320933 of terms and provisions of the Federal Trade into or made between Iran and any other the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforce- Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were parties, and any additional materials related ment Act of 1994 (15 U.S.C. 45a), provided incorporated into and made a part of this thereto, including annexes, appendices, codi- that no other Federal statute or regulation section. cils, side agreements, implementing mate- applies. (B) PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES.—Any per- rials, documents, and guidance, technical or (C) LIMITATION.—The provisions of this son that violates subsection (a) or (b) shall other understandings, and any related agree- paragraph shall not apply to a pharma- be subject to the penalties and entitled to ments, whether entered into or implemented

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Mr. SULLIVAN submitted rity, science, research, innovation, after the date of enactment of this Act, and an amendment intended to be proposed manufacturing, and job creation, to es- annually thereafter, the Comptroller Gen- to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. tablish a critical supply chain resil- eral of the United States shall conduct a re- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish iency program, and for other purposes; view of, for the year covered by the review— a new Directorate for Technology and which was ordered to lie on the table; (i) the total amount spent by the Federal Innovation in the National Science as follows: Government, and State and local governments, regarding the deployment of Foundation, to establish a regional At the appropriate place in title IV of divi- broadband, without regard to whether the technology hub program, to require a sion D, insert the following: source of that funding was appropriated strategy and report on economic secu- SEC. llll. ENCOURAGING DOMESTIC UN- amounts, user-generated fees, or any other rity, science, research, innovation, MANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM INDUS- source; TRY TO PARTNER AND COLLABO- manufacturing, and job creation, to es- RATE WITH UNITED STATES MANU- (ii) the return on investment with respect tablish a critical supply chain resil- FACTURERS OF CERTAIN SAFETY to the investment described in clause (i); and iency program, and for other purposes; ACCESSORIES. (iii) which Federal programs and agencies which was ordered to lie on the table; (a) COVERED SAFETY ACCESSORIES.—For have engaged in activities regarding the de- as follows: purposes of this section, a covered safety ac- ployment of broadband. cessory is a parachute recovery system (B) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Comptroller At the end of title I of division E, add the that— General of the United States shall make the following: (1) is designed and manufactured in the results of each review conducted under sub- SEC. 5105. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING paragraph (A) publicly available in an easily CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL DEAL- United States; and INGS BY AMERICANS WITH THE CHI- (2) the technology of which has been deter- accessible electronic format. NESE COMMUNIST PARTY. mined to be compliant with ASTM F3322-18. (a) IN GENERAL.—It is the sense of Congress (b) ENCOURAGEMENT.—Congress encourages SA 2032. Mrs. BLACKBURN sub- that United States corporate, business, uni- the domestic unmanned aircraft system in- mitted an amendment intended to be versity, and financial entities, organizations, dustry to partner and collaborate with proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- and their senior executives, all of which ben- United States persons who design and manu- posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. efit from United States capital markets and facture covered safety accessories to ensure 1260, to establish a new Directorate for the protection of our Nation’s laws and mili- interoperability between domestic products Technology and Innovation in the Na- tary— through investment in research and develop- tional Science Foundation, to establish (1) should not engage in any activity, in ment. On page 1217, between lines 4 and 5, insert a regional technology hub program, to the course of their dealings with the People’s require a strategy and report on eco- Republic of China, that would harm the the following: United States or its allies, after considering (4) the ability of the unmanned aircraft nomic security, science, research, inno- the long term ethical, fiduciary, and com- system domestic market to partner and col- vation, manufacturing, and job cre- petitiveness implications of such activity; laborate with United States persons who de- ation, to establish a critical supply (2) should not enter into trades of sensitive sign and manufacture in the United States chain resiliency program, and for other technology or products, transfers of intellec- parachute recovery systems that use tech- purposes; which was ordered to lie on tual property, or monetary investment nology that has been determined as being the table; as follows: compliant with ASTM F3322-18; (whether directly or indirectly) with the Chi- Beginning on page 341, strike line 22 and nese Communist Party, entities owned or Mr. CRUZ submitted an all that follows through page 342, line 19, and controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, SA 2031. insert the following: the People’s Liberation Army, or for the ben- amendment intended to be proposed to (l) DETERMINATION RELATED TO OPTICAL efit of any key industrial sector supported amendment SA 1703 submitted by Ms. FIBER.— by the Chinese Communist Party if such KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mrs. CAPITO, (1) PROCEEDING.—Not later than 45 days dealings would— Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and Mr. SULLIVAN) after the date of enactment of this division, (A) allow the Chinese Communist Party or and intended to be proposed to the the Secretary of Commerce shall commence People’s Liberation Army to gain a compara- amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. a process to make a determination for pur- tive military advantage or advantage in the poses of section 2 of the Secure and Trusted SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish global economy; Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 (B) allow the Chinese Communist Party to a new Directorate for Technology and U.S.C. 1601) whether future transactions in- stifle human freedom or perfect its techno- Innovation in the National Science volving optical fiber manufactured, pro- logically enabled police state at home and Foundation, to establish a regional duced, or distributed by an entity owned, abroad; technology hub program, to require a controlled, or supported by the People’s Re- (C) negatively impact the United States’ strategy and report on economic secu- public of China would pose an unacceptable competitiveness and national security; or rity, science, research, innovation, risk to the national security of the United (D) would be counter to the objectives of manufacturing, and job creation, to es- States or the security and safety of United this Act. tablish a critical supply chain resil- States persons. (b) KEY INDUSTRIAL SECTORS.—Examples of (2) COMMUNICATION OF DETERMINATION.—If key industrial sectors referred to in sub- iency program, and for other purposes; the Secretary determines pursuant to para- section (a) are— which was ordered to lie on the table; graph (1) that future transactions involving (1) information technology; as follows: such optical fiber would pose an unaccept- (2) artificial intelligence; On page 5, after line 10, add the following: able risk consistent with that paragraph, the (3) the internet of things; (e) GAO REVIEWS.— Secretary shall immediately transmit that (4) smart appliances; (1) REPORT TO COMMITTEES.—Not later than determination to the Federal Communica- (5) robotics; 180 days after the date of enactment of this tions Commission consistent with section 2 (6) machine learning; Act, the Comptroller General of the United of the Secure and Trusted Communications (7) energy; States shall submit to the Committee on Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (8) aerospace engineering; Commerce, Science, and Transportation of (9) ocean engineering; the Senate and the Committee on Energy SA 2033. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for her- (10) railway equipment; and Commerce of the House of Representa- self, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. SULLIVAN, and (11) power equipment; tives a report that analyzes, for the 20-year Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) submitted an (12) new materials; period preceding the date of enactment of amendment intended to be proposed to (13) pharmaceuticals; this Act— amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (14) biomedicine; (A) the total amount spent by the Federal (15) medical devices; and SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish Government regarding the deployment of a new Directorate for Technology and (16) agricultural machinery. broadband, without regard to whether the source of that funding was appropriated Innovation in the National Science SA 2030. Mr. SULLIVAN submitted amounts, user-generated fees, or any other Foundation, to establish a regional an amendment intended to be proposed source; and technology hub program, to require a to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (B) the total amount spent by State and strategy and report on economic secu- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish local governments regarding the deployment rity, science, research, innovation,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.072 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S3460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2021 manufacturing, and job creation, to es- considers appropriate, including the Sec- the session of the Senate on Tuesday, tablish a critical supply chain resil- retary of Agriculture, the Commissioner of May 25, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a iency program, and for other purposes; the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Adminis- hearing. which was ordered to lie on the table; trator of the Small Business Administration, and the Federal Communications Commis- f as follows: sion; PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (B) representatives of the business commu- lowing: nity, including rural and urban internet Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, I ask unan- SEC. lll. ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS RE- service providers and telecommunications imous consent that the following in- GARDING THE EFFECT OF THE DIG- infrastructure providers; terns in my office be granted floor ITAL ECONOMY ON THE ECONOMY (C) representatives from State, local, and OF THE UNITED STATES. privileges until August, 13, 2021: Daniel tribal government agencies; and (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Rankin, Chip Wyatt, Jacob Patterson, (D) representatives from consumer and (1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- Nick Lolli, Phil Steinkrauss, Brett Ab- community organizations. GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees bott, Esther McGuire, and Justin Witt. (d) REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit to of Congress’’ means— the appropriate committees of Congress a re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, port regarding the findings of the Secretary objection, it is so ordered. and Transportation of the Senate; with respect to each assessment and analysis f (B) the Committee on Environment and conducted under subsection (b). Public Works of the Senate; NATIONAL MPS AWARENESS DAY (C) the Committee on Small Business and f Entrepreneurship of the Senate; Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ask unanimous consent that the Sen- (D) the Committee on Energy and Com- MEET merce of the House of Representatives; ate proceed to the consideration of S. (E) the Committee on Transportation and Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I have 8 Res. 235 submitted earlier today. Infrastructure of the House of Representa- requests for committees to meet during The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tives; and today’s session of the Senate. They clerk will report the resolution by (F) the Committee on Small Business of have the approval of the Majority and title. the House of Representatives. Minority leaders. The bill clerk read as follows: (2) ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘As- Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph sistant Secretary’’ means the Assistant Sec- A resolution (S. Res. 235) designating May retary of Commerce for Communications and 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- 15, 2021, as ‘‘National MPS Awareness Day’’. Information. ate, the following committees are au- There being no objection, the Senate (3) BROADBAND.—The term ‘‘broadband’’ thorized to meet during today’s session proceeded to consider the resolution. means an Internet Protocol-based trans- of the Senate: Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I mission service that enables users to send COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES ask unanimous consent that the reso- and receive voice, video, data, or graphics, or The Committee on Armed Services is lution be agreed to, that the preamble a combination of those items. authorized to meet during the session be agreed to, and that the motions to (4) DIGITAL ECONOMY.—The term ‘‘digital economy’’— of the Senate on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, reconsider be considered made and laid (A) has the meaning given the term by the at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing on upon the table with no intervening ac- Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Depart- nominations. tion or debate. ment of Commerce; and COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (B) includes— AFFAIRS objection, it is so ordered. (i) the basic physical materials and organi- The Committee on Banking, Housing, The resolution (S. Res. 235) was zational arrangements that support the ex- and Urban Affairs is authorized to agreed to. istence and use of computer networks, pri- The preamble was agreed to. marily information and communications meet during the session of the Senate technology goods and services; on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 10 a.m., to (The resolution, with its preamble, is (ii) the remote sale of goods and services conduct a hearing. printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- over computer networks; and COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND mitted Resolutions.’’) (iii) services relating to computing and TRANSPORTATION f communication that are performed for a fee The Committee on Commerce, AUTHORIZING TESTIMONY, DOCU- charged to a consumer. Science, and Transportation is author- (5) DIGITAL MEDIA.—The term ‘‘digital MENTS, AND REPRESENTATION media’’ means the content that participants ized to meet during the session of the IN UNITED STATES V. WORNICK in e-commerce create and access. Senate on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 3 p.m., to conduct a hearing. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Madam (6) E-COMMERCE.—The term ‘‘e-commerce’’ President, I ask unanimous consent means the digital transactions that take COMMITTEE ON FINANCE that the Senate proceed to the imme- place using the infrastructure described in The Committee on Finance is author- diate consideration of S. Res. 236, paragraph (4)(B)(i). ized to meet during the session of the which was submitted earlier today. (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ Senate on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 9:30 means the Secretary of Commerce. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The a.m., to conduct a hearing on nomina- (b) BIENNIAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS clerk will report the resolution by tions. REQUIRED.—Not later than 2 years after the title. date of enactment of this Act, and biennially COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The bill clerk read as follows: thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation The Committee on Foreign Relations with the Director of the Bureau of Economic A resolution (S. Res. 236) to authorize tes- is authorized to meet during the ses- timony, documents, and representation in Analysis of the Department of Commerce sion of the Senate on Tuesday, May 25, and the Assistant Secretary, shall conduct United States v. Wornick. an assessment and analysis regarding the 2021, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing. There being no objection, the Senate contribution of the digital economy to the COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, proceeded to consider the resolution. economy of the United States. AND PENSIONS Mr. SCHUMER. I further ask that the (c) CONSIDERATIONS AND CONSULTATION.—In The Committee on Health, Edu- resolution be agreed to, the preamble conducting each assessment and analysis re- cation, Labor, and Pensions is author- quired under subsection (b), the Secretary be agreed to, and the motions to recon- ized to meet during the session of the sider be considered made and laid upon shall— Senate on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 2:15 (1) consider the impact of— the table with no intervening action or (A) the deployment and adoption of— p.m., to conduct a hearing. debate. (i) digital-enabling infrastructure; and COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (ii) broadband; The Committee on the Judiciary is objection, it is so ordered. (B) e-commerce and platform-enabled peer- authorized to meet during the session The resolution (S. Res. 236) was to-peer commerce; and of the Senate on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, agreed to. (C) the production and consumption of dig- at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. ital media, including free media; and The preamble was agreed to. (2) consult with— SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (The resolution, with its preamble, is (A) the heads of any agencies and offices of The Select Committee on Intel- printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- the Federal Government as the Secretary ligence is authorized to meet during mitted Resolutions.’’)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:51 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY6.071 S25MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3461 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT NAKIA REDDIN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY WILLIAM S. RILEY, JR. 2021 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JAMES A. RIZER CHRISTOPHER A. ROBACK Mr. SCHUMER. Finally, Madam To be major SHANE C. RUNDGREN CURT C. LANE ERIC P. SAMARITONI President, I ask unanimous consent JOHN R. SHIPE III that when the Senate completes its THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT LEONARD J. SLOAT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MARK S. SMITH business today, it adjourn until 10:30 AS CHAPLAINS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND SOLOMON S. SPEED a.m., Wednesday, May 26; that fol- 7064: STEPHEN S. TROTTER To be colonel CHRISTINE M. UDVARDI lowing the prayer and pledge, the CHARLES B. WAGENBLAST morning hour be deemed expired, the DAVID P. CURLIN DEMETRIA S. WALKER JAMES J. FOSTER ANGELA R. WALLACE Journal of proceedings be approved to JAMES P. HALL MICHELE B. WHITE date, the time for the two leaders be DANIEL W. HARDIN WILLIAM W. WOOD reserved for their use later in the day, HYEONJOONG KIM BRIGITTA WOODCOX SCOTT B. KOEMAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT and morning business be closed; fur- KEVIN M. LEIDERITZ TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE JAMES M. LESTER ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ther, that upon the conclusion of morn- TIMOTHY E. MARACLE ing business, the Senate resume consid- JOHN M. MORGAN To be colonel STEPHEN PRATEL, SR. DONNA M. ALEXANDER eration of Calendar No. 58, S. 1260, as IBRAHEEM A. RAHEEM MARK E. ALMOND HENRY C. SOUSSAN provided under the previous order; fi- J T. AMUNDSON SEAN S. C. WEAD ALVIN APONTE nally, that the Senate recess following ERNEST P. WEST, JR. SHAWN C. ARNOLD the vote on the Sullivan amendment THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES H. BABBITT until 2:15 p.m. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ROBERT J. BEAUDRY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DARYL A. BELTZ To be colonel SEAN P. BENNETT objection, it is so ordered. ADAM J. BERLIN MICHAEL R. BEAN DENNIS A. BICKETT DANIEL A. BOWLES f THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ROBERT E. BRAKE, JR. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE CHRISTINE F. BROOKS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10:30 A.M. ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: BARBARA G. BROWN TOMORROW To be colonel CURTIS A. BROWN EDWARD A. BROWN, JR. Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, if DANIEL J. MEYERS FRANCIS C. BROWN there is no further business to come be- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTOPHER M. BUCK TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE MICHAEL H. BURGETT fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JOHN D. BURNS, JR. sent that it stand adjourned under the GREGORY CARBAJAL To be colonel MARK B. CARTER previous order. GERALDINE CHANEL JAMES M. MCKNIGHT III There being no objection, the Senate, BRADLEY H. CHANEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JEREMY D. CHIGLO at 8:22 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE TERENCE J. CHRISZT day, May 26, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MARK P. Z. CITARELLA To be colonel BRETT D. COMPSTON f CHARLES H. CONNORS CRAIG P. LANIGAN ROBERT J. COOK JEFFREY S. CORELLA NOMINATIONS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID J. CRAIG TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE PATRICK M. CRAMER Executive nominations received by ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: GARY W. CRINER the Senate: To be colonel DAVID W. CROCKER LANCE A. DANIELS NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE LISA M. KOPCZYNSKI KERRY G. DAVIS HUMANITIES THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF DEREK L. DEMBY THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO JOSEPH R. DEVRIES III DARYL W. BALDWIN, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY JOSEPH K. DICKERSON NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: RICHARD T. DOUGET EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2024, VICE CAMILA ANN ALIRE, EDWARD J. DOWGIN, JR. TERM EXPIRED. To be colonel CHRISTOPHER S. DUNN GENINE MACKS FIDLER, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER AARON G. DUPLECHIN OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TOBY J. ALKIRE KEITH M. GRAHAM DANIEL K. DYGERT TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2022, VICE JOHN DANIEL W. ECKERSON UNSWORTH, TERM EXPIRED. SHANE MANWARING BRIAN S. MARTINUS JASON A. ELLINGTON BEVERLY GAGE, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE A MEMBER PATRICK L. ELLIS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A CHRISTOPHER J. MILLER JOE E. MURDOCK ROBERT J. ENOCHS TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2024, VICE DANIEL IWAO BRYCE A. ERICKSON OKIMOTO, TERM EXPIRED. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT STEPHEN J. FAHERTY, JR. LYNNETTE YOUNG OVERBY, OF DELAWARE, TO BE A TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE TROY J. FINK MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMAN- ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JOHN R. FLEET ITIES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING To be colonel ONESIMO R. FRANCISCO III JANUARY 26, 2022, VICE ADAIR MARGO, RESIGNED. MARK P. FRANK IN THE AIR FORCE JEREMY C. ABRAMS JOSEPH V. FRATARCANGELI USTACYIA M. ALLENMCGEE ERIK J. FROEHLICH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ANDREW W. ANDERSON QUINTON E. GERMAN, JR. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR SHEYLA BAEZRAMIREZ MARK F. GIACOVELLI FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CHARLES J. BEIRNE MOLLY G. GILLOCK THERESA M. BODNAR DAVID J. GREEN To be lieutenant colonel KRISTEN L. BROCKMAN DWAYNE W. GRIFFEY WHIT A. COLLINS JEREMY BUKOWCZYK BRENT O. GURLEY ALEXANDER L. CARTER DANIEL W. HABERREITER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SHEILA L. COKER KARSTEN J. HALL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JAMES R. CORNETT DWIGHT M. HANKS, JR. FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JARED T. CORSI DAWN M. HARDEMAN To be major DOMINIQUE K. CUMMINGS RUSSEL M. HARDEN JOSHUA L. DALTON SHARON L. HARMON TIMOTHY E. HOLLAND MARK S. FLITTON CHARLES R. HARRIMAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LINDSEY E. HALTER DAVID R. HATCHER II TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR TORIN K. HAMILTON DILLON B. HAYNES FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: FREDERICK D. HOWARD ANDREW L. HEYMANN RONALD F. HUGHES SCOTT H. HIER To be lieutenant colonel CARLOS JAFFETT CASSANDRA L. HILL IVERSON JARRELL, JR. ROBERT N. HINSON, JR. KARL J. VOGEL DANNY C. JENNEJOHN ROBERT W. HITES, JR. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SERENA D. JOHNSON JOSIE J. HOBBS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR BRIAN S. KANE PAUL W. HOLLENACK FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RALPH J. LEDBETTER CHARLES F. HOLLOWAY DEBBIE L. LIPSCOMB ANTHONY W. HORVATH To be lieutenant colonel CHARLES E. MARCUS BRIAN S. HOUSTON NICHOLAS R. REYNOLDS WILLIE L. MCFADDEN PATRICIA A. HULL STEPHEN T. MESSENGER SEAN P. IBARGUEN IN THE ARMY TINA H. MILLER WADE A. JOHNSON JENNIFER L. NOLAN SHAWN E. KEETER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LILY A. OBERIANOBAYASEN AARON A. KELSEY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE CURTIS C. OWENS CYNTHIA M. KING ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MARISA PACE CORBY A. KOEHLER To be colonel STIRLING D. J. POPEJOY CHARLES W. KOON QUENTIN J. PORTIS JASON M. LAFFERTY CHRISTOPHER A. BLANCO ALICIA M. RACKSTON ANTHONY S. LAIER

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DAVID G. LAUER CHARLES S. ZAKHEM JODI C. MARTIN TRAVIS L. LEE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CASEY A. MARTINEZ JASON C. LEFTON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY HECTOR S. MARTINEZNIEVES BRYAN J. LIBEL MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 MICHAEL Y. MASSEY WILLIAM S. LINDLEY AND 7064: KEITH L. MCBRIDE JAMES B. LINN II CRYSTAL L. MCCARTER THOMAS R. LUHRSEN To be colonel MICHAEL C. MCCASKEY DANIEL P. MAEDER STEVEN G. MCCOMIS DAVID L. MAGNESS II ANTHONY C. BONFIGLIO THOMAS D. MCCRACKEN JEREMY V. MAGRUDER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JOHN P. MCFARLAND JOSE D. MALDONADO TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE KEVIN J. MCGOLDRICK DOMINICK A. MARTIN ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: PETER S. MCINTIRE DAMON P. MARTINEZ JON F. MELLOTT DENNIS I. MARTINEZ To be colonel CARLOS D. MERCADO MATTHEW MASIAS DAVID A. ACOSTA KEVIN D. MILLER MARK W. MCCOY JEFFREY A. AGEE DAVID MINASCHEK CURTIS A. MCELROY SERGIO J. MOLINA PHILIP J. MCGOVERN CHRISTOPHER H. AMBROSIO DONALD A. ANDERSON TIMOTHY D. MONAGHAN WILLIAM N. MCMILLAN WILLIAM D. MONTGOMERY THOMAS W. MCQUE VICKIE ARGUETA STEVEN E. ARNTT JASON A. MORHART ZAIRE D. MCRAE CHARLES C. MORROW WILLIAM M. MEDLIN DORIS L. BADON JUSTIN L. BAKER COLIN T. MULLANEY KUKUNAOKALA MENDONCA ALAN D. MUNRO MARK A. MERRITT JASON R. BALL WYATT E. BALL CHRISTOPHER A. NAGELVOORT ANTHONY J. MILES DANIEL Q. NGUYEN KEVIN H. MILLER JOSEPH H. BAUGH, JR. RYAN P. NOBLE ARTHUR S. MOORE JOHN D. BEARY DANIEL P. NOWACKI DOUGLAS H. MOORE JONATHAN W. BENNETT JAMES G. OSOWSKI JUAN M. MORA ALI J. BESIK STEVEN M. PADILLA MELINDA A. MORIN THERESE D. BOHLMAN MICHELL R. PASCUAGORDON MATTHEW W. MORTON STEPHEN J. BOHMAN RYAN T. PATRICK EUGENE P. NAGEL, JR. JAMES P. BOLLI DAVID S. PELKEY SCOTT P. NICHOLAS DANJEL L. BOUT CHAD D. PENSE ERNEST W. NORMAN DIXON T. BROCKBANK ROQUE PEREZVELEZ LEWIS W. NORMAN BENJAMIN W. BUCHHOLZ COREY J. NORRIS MICHAEL H. BUCK TITO G. POPE JAMES T. NORRIS BRIAN S. CAREY JOSHUA B. PROWISOR CRAIG A. NORTON CONRAD C. CASE JACK S. REBOLLEDO DAVID J. OHEARN DANIEL J. CASTORO, JR. BRYANT V. S. ROGERS DANIEL R. OMEARA SHANITA K. CASTRO JASON T. RUFFIN DANIEL E. K. PADELLO ALFRED A. CHANG AARON W. SAGER CHARLES M. PADGETT JASMIN S. CHO BOBBY J. SAMUEL JAMES L. PARSONS JOHN M. CIDILA, JR. MINARICO M. SANTIAGO KYLE A. PEARSON EDWARD M. CIURA WILLIAM A. SCHARNITZKY GEOFFREY R. PENLAND MARCUS M. CLAIBORNE STACY M. SCHLOSSER ARACELIS PEREZ DWIGHT O. COLEMAN JACK A. SCHULTZ, JR. BRIAN L. PETERSON JOHN P. COONEY TIMOTHY R. SHAFFER DAVID L. PICKEL WILLIAM A. COY JASON C. SMALL ANDREW J. POLLART ANDREW R. CRAVEN SCOTT H. SOUTHWORTH MICHAEL J. PRIBIL CHRISTOPHER B. CREAGHE JEFFREY A. SPANGLER TIMOTHY K. PRICE ERIC B. CUNNINGHAM SCOTT E. STATES AARON A. RADLINSKI JAMES D. CZORA, JR. NICKLAUS B. STEWART CHARLES R. RANKIN DARYAL R. DANLEY MICHEAL V. STOKES CHARLES B. REED MICHAEL A. DENGLER DAVID B. STORCH KEVIN E. REMUS ARTHUR A. DIEKMAN CHET C. STORRS JOSEPH M. RHEES NICHOLAS A. DILLE BRIAN D. SULLIVAN BRAD E. RHODES JOHN DIMELING III STEPHEN M. SUSANN BRIAN D. RIESE KEVIN J. DONOHUE JAMES M. SWAIN DAVID R. RIGG JEFFREY M. DULGARIAN RONALD L. SYKORA, JR. JOHN K. RIVERS CHAD R. DUNHAM ANDREW P. SZYMCZAK ARTHUR S. ROARK, JR. STEVEN C. EDSALL DREW A. TECHNER MAROCCO V. ROBERTS, JR. JERRY J. ENGLAND SCOTT A. TIKALSKY GREGORY W. ROGERS DALE A. FATER JOHN P. TREVINO BOBBY D. ROMINGER DUSTIN L. FELIX GAVIN T. TSUDA JASON D. ROWE STEPHEN M. FIPPEN TIMOTHY T. TYLER JAMES W. RUSH IAN D. FOX ANDREW D. UNWIN EDMUND J. SABO II AARON J. FRANCIS SCOTT R. VANZEE JOHN F. SANDEFUR THOMAS R. FRISBIE MATTHEW W. VEA ANTHONY Q. SANDERS SUSAN M. GANNON MARK R. VILLAGOMEZ JAMES C. SCATES JUAN C. GARCIA DANIEL M. WALLACE DARIN D. SCHUSTER JEFFERY A. GLINES ANDRE WASHINGTON STEVEN K. SELZLER STACY L. GOODMAN WALTER WATFORD JEREMY S. SERENO WILLIAM J. GORENFLO, JR. JOHN D. WATSON DAVID W. SHANNON DENNIS D. GREEN CHRISTEL L. WHITE JASON W. SHEPHERD JENNIFER T. GUERRERO KEVIN J. WHITE MICHAEL D. SIRIANI CHRISTIAN W. HALL HEIDI A. WILLIAMS BENJAMIN C. SMITH, JR. DANIEL R. HANSON MATTHEW C. WILLIAMS DEIDRE D. SMITH DERRICK T. HART KIMBERLY D. WILSON LAWRENCE D. SMITH ROBERT D. HEGLAND DAVID G. WOFFORD MATTHEW P. SMITH LISA C. HENDRICK JASON D. WOHL KENNETH N. E. SNOW JESSICA M. HENNESSEY KELVIN C. WONG ROBERT P. SPAFFORD KARL F. HERBST BRANDON T. YARBROUGH MACK T. SPICKARD RICKY S. HERRON KARLLUDIE YOUNG II DAVID R. STAPP, JR. MATTHEW B. HILL MEAGO H. Y. YUOTANG BRIAN G. STARK MICHAEL G. HILLSTROM IN THE MARINE CORPS TIMOTHY R. STARKE MATTHEW F. HIRSCH MICHAEL R. STEINBUCHEL GARY K. HO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JONATHAN M. STEWART TOBEY A. HUMPHRIES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- PHILLIP R. STILES ERIKK R. HURTT RINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRIAN J. STRAMAGLIA VINCENT K. JACKSON To be lieutenant colonel MICHAEL A. STRAWBRIDGE JOHN G. JAVELLANA JOHN R. STUDINER MICHAEL S. JOHNSON JOSEPH L. GILL II EDUARDO A. SUAREZ BRYCE D. JONES ROBERT H. SURLES PETER M. JONES IN THE NAVY RICHARD A. SZABO JOHN J. KAIKKONEN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRANDON K. TORRES DAVID L. KASTEN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JUSTIN E. TOWELL DANIEL J. KEENAGHAN, JR. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOEL B. TRAWEEK IKE W. KIM CHRISTOPHER L. TROESH THOMAS J. KIM To be lieutenant commander STEPHEN P. TUCKER HELEN V. KING ANNE C. MOOSER JOHN V. UDANI STEVEN J. KNIGHT JESS E. ULRICK JENNIFER L. KOSTIC IN THE SPACE FORCE DAVIS K. ULRICSON DAVID L. LANDON PATRICK E. WADE, JR. JEREMY M. LATCHAW THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KENNETH J. WALSH, JR. BARRY B. LAW IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR SPACE MILTON R. WARE BENJAMIN J. LINDSEY FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 716: WILLIAM L. WEEDMAN KEVIN P. LISAC To be colonel ROBERT J. WEEKS CHRISTOPHER L. LISTON JOSEPH F. WEISS, JR. BRIAN P. LOFTUS HEATHER J. ANDERSON TERESA M. WENNER EMERSON T. LONG III CHANDLER P. ATWOOD DONALD D. WEST RANDY D. LORENZO RICHARD R. BECKMAN CARLIN G. WILLIAMS BRIAN A. LOWERY CHRISTOPHER P. BELL DANI S. WILLIAMS MICHAEL E. LUCY JEFFREY W. BOGAR HAROLD D. WILLIAMS KURTISS W. LUKINS HEATHER B. BOGSTIE JAMES S. WILLIAMS JOHN A. LYONS II ROBERT J. BONNER DAVID W. WILSON, JR. PATRICK A. MAHONY BRIAN L. BRACY MARC S. WRIGHT JASON E. MARINELLI EDWARD P. BYRNE

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EHREN W. CARL MATTHEW P. CROSSER DANIEL R. MONTES TIMOTHY W. CHILDRESS SCOTT R. CUNNINGHAM GREGORY MORAN CHAD J. DAVIS JUSTIN H. DEIFEL SHYAM R. MUNSHI ROBERT W. DAVIS JOHN E. DEMELLO, JR KIMBERLY A. MYERS KENNETH L. DECKER, JR CHRISTOPHER A. DEMPSEY DOUGLAS J. NELSON BRIAN A. DENARO RACHEL M. DERBIS TAN A. NGO JOHN E. DUKES, JR JOSEPH M. DERIENZO JOHN V. NGUYEN ANDREW J. EMERY HEIDI L. DEXTER JASON D. NIEDERHAUSER ERIC J. FELT WILLIAM T. DEXTER STEVEN A. NIELSON DAVID L. FERRIS MARK E. DEYOUNG THOMAS I. NIX BRIAN M. FLUSCHE STEVE J. DIRKS JONATHON R. NOONAN RYAN P. FRAZIER PHILLIP M. DOBBERFUHL GEORGE B. NUNO DANIEL A. GALLTON NATHANIEL J. DOUGLAS JACQUELINE A. NYBERG AARON D. GIBSON GARRET E. DUFF JUSTIN M. OVERMYER VANCE GOODFELLOW JOHN F. ECK, JR WILLIAM J. PALM ERIN R. GULDEN ELLEN M. ELLIS NATHANIEL A. PEACE JUNG H. HA KURTIS ENGELSON JOHN M. PECARINA MICHAEL C. HARVEY BRANDON L. ERWIN WILHEM A. PEREZ MATTHEW E. HOLSTON CHRISTOPHER J. EVEY KENNETH PETERS CHRISTOPHER J. KADALA JULIA A. FAUSTMAN GINA A. PETERSON RICHARD C. KIEFFER STEVEN P. FERGUSON MASON R. PHELPS LEA T. KIRKWOOD CARLOS J. FERRER JODIE J. PLEISCH SCOTT L. KLEMPNER MATTHEW P. FLAHIVE JOSEPH C. POMAGER COREY J. KLOPSTEIN DARIN E. FORD MARTIN POON JENNIFER M. KROLIKOWSKI BREE B. FRAM TRAVIS R. PRATER KALLIROI L. LANDRY TERESA A. FRANK ANTHONY J. PULEO BRIAN M. FREDRICKSON JACK J. RAITT II STEPHEN K. LANDRY BRIANNA M. FREY LUKE REDERUS DAVID A. LEACH JOSEPH M. FRITSCHEN DEREK K. REIMER DAVID M. LEARNED JEFFREY D. FRY ANTHONY P. RIZZUTO STEPHEN D. LEGGIERO MANDI L. FULLER NEAL R. ROACH SAMUEL A. LITTLE MICHAEL S. FURMAN SCOTT A. ROBERTS BRYON E. C. MCCLAIN THOMAS P. GABRIELE CESAR A. RODRIGUEZ IV WOODROW A. MEEKS CLIFTON C. GALERIA RYAN A. ROSE KHIRAH MORGAN BRANDON M. GALINDO TAMMY A. ROSE PETER M. NORTON JEFFREY E. GALLAGHER HOMERO H. RUIZ PEREZ KRISTIN L. PANZENHAGEN FRANK P. GIRDWAIN MICHAEL A. RUPP DOUGLAS W. PENTECOST GARY M. GOFF BRIAN M. RUSSELL ERIN D. PETERSON KELLY R. GREINER MICHELLE SAFFOLD JEREMY A. RALEY DARRELL L. GROB DAVID O. SAMPAYAN COREY M. RAMSBY MICHAEL C. GUERRERO DAVID A. SCHILL MARQUS D. RANDALL EDUARDO N. GUEVARA, JR CHRISTOPHER C. SCHLAGHECK ROY V. ROCKWELL DUSTIN H. GUIDRY KALUN J. SCHMIDT GILBERTO ROSARIO ANNA E. GUNNGOLKIN MATTHEW M. SCHMUNK JOSEPH J. ROTH CHRISTINE G. L. GUZMAN ADAM M. SCHULTZ MARC J. SANDS CRAIG J. HACKBARTH KARL R. SCHWENN CHRISTOPHER G. SCHLAK ALAN M. HAEDGE JONATHON S. SEAL TIMOTHY A. SEJBA LUKE J. HAGEN ADAM G. SEARS MARK A. SHOEMAKER BLAKE B. HAJOVSKY RUPINDER S. SEKHON BRIAN D. SIDARI MATTHEW J. HALE JEREMY J. SELSTROM DOMENIC SMERAGLIA REBECCA A. HAMILTON CLIFFORD J. SERATTI ANDREW A. SOUZA PATRICK W. HAMLIN JONATHAN P. SHEA MATTHEW L. SPENCER CHARLES F. HAMMOND SAMUEL R. SHEARER JEREMIAH B. STAHR BRIAN E. HANS BRIAN A. SHIMEK JON D. STRIZZI MARK A. HANUS STEPHANIE M. SILVA BRETT T. SWIGERT PEDRO L. HERNANDEZ III MICHAEL A. SIMONICH WALLACE R. TURNBULL III JARED A. HERWEG ANDREW L. SINCOCK DANIEL T. WALTER DANIEL P. HIGHLANDER STEVEN E. SLAGLE ZACHARY S. WARAKOMSKI RYAN M. HISEROTE GAIL M. SMICKLAS JASON T. WARD BRENDAN J. HOCHSTEIN DAVID J. SMITH JAMES T. WEDEKIND CARL N. HOWARD KENNETH J. SMITH To be lieutenant colonel EDWARD J. HURD, JR KIMBERLY D. SMITH RAYDON E. IMBO SOL R. SNEDEKER CHRISTOPHER G. ADAMS CHRISTOPHER K. JAMES MATTHEW SODERLUND ROLANDO AGUIRRE MATTHEW JENKINS MORGAN E. SPARKS LOUIS J. ALDINI AMBER M. JOHNSON AARON J. SPRECHER SALVADOR ALEMAN JAMIE J. JOHNSON JUSTIN B. SPRING BRIAN G. ALLEN KIRK W. JOHNSON WILLIAM D. STEININGERHOLMES KYLE S. ALLEN TREVOR M. JOHNSON BRADLEY J. STOOR MATTHEW R. ALLEN EDWARD E. JONES JAMES J. STRAUB, JR ACHILLE H. P. ALOISI DANIEL R. KARRELS KATHLEEN SULLIVAN ANDREW D. ANDERSON JONATHAN K. KEEN MARGARET A. SULLIVAN CLIFTON R. ANDERSON RYAN F. KELLY TODD M. SULLIVAN JAMIE L. ANDREWS MICHAEL L. KILLINGS ERIC J. SULSER ALBERT J. ASHBY TAE H. KIM JOHN J. TATAR LISA A. BAGHAL PATRISHA J. KNIGHT CHARLIE J. TAYLOR DANE M. BANNACH RICHARD A. KNISELEY II NATHAN C. TERRAZONE LAILA S. BARASHA RODRICK A. KOCH ERIC W. THOMPSON BENJAMIN P. BARBOUR KORT A. KOSER ROBERT E. THOMPSON LANDON B. BASTOW JEREMY T. KRUGER MEAGAN L. THRUSH DAVID J. BATES DAVID J. LAIRD JOSEPH W. TIMBERLAKE IAN S. BAUTISTA DEX Y. LANDRETH JAMES P. TOBIN BRANDON C. BEERS PAUL A. LATOUR TORI LEIGH N. TOUZIN MEREDITH S. BEG RYAN C. LAUGHTON MARY R. TRAUTWEIN JOSHUA M. BEKKEDAHL MICHAEL D. LEAVER ROBERTO A. TREJO MICLYNN E. BELL DUSTIN W. LEE TIMOTHY W. TRIMAILO BENJAMIN M. BENNETT ELLIOTT J. LEIGH SCOTT M. TYLEY MACKENZIE J. BIRCHENOUGH MARK B. LESAR DANIEL A. URBAN BRIAN W. BISHOP NATHANIEL C. LIEFER MARKYVES J. VALENTIN JOHN D. BLACKMAN ALAN C. K. LIN ALLEN J. VARGHESE ERIK E. BOWMAN BRYAN D. LITTLE MARSHALRIA M. VAUGHANS STEPHEN J. BROGAN PATRICK W. LITTLE LUDELL VIBAL STEVEN B. BROOKS NICHOLAS C. LONGO QUOC V. VO RICHARD A. BROWN CHARLES M. LOYER NATHAN P. VOSTERS KELLIE M. BROWNLEE MATHEW LUKACS JACK B. WALKER MATTHEW P. BRUNO MICHAEL D. LYNN CAROLYN J. WALKOTTE RAYMOND C. C. BRUSHIER DOUGLAS MACDONALD ANDY Y. WANG JOYCE A. BULSON LISA W. MANDES SHANE M. WARREN JEFFREY A. BURKE ERNEST M. MARAMBA ADAM E. WASINGER DEREK M. CADA ERIC D. MARSH OESA A. WEAVER KATHRYN R. CANTU AMANDA L. MARTIN JESSICA A. WEDINGTON RANDALL E. CARLSON JAROD MARTIN JOSHUA WEHRLE SCOTT J. CARSTETTER KELLY MARTIN YU H. WEI ROBIN C. CASTLE STACEY N. MARZHEUSER JASON E. WEST KRISTEN C. CASTONGUAY JACK J. MATEJKA DANIEL J. WHEELER ADRIAN B. CERCENIA STEVEN MAWHORTER PAMELA L. WHEELER NATHAN K. CHANG JONATHAN F. MCCALL ROBERT J. WIBLE BRIAN L. CHATMAN RYAN D. MCDANIEL KEVIN W. WIERSCHKE DEVON T. CHRISTENSEN KENNETH M. MCDOUGALL JONATHAN A. WILSON MICHAEL W. CHRISTENSEN CHESTER D. MCFARLAND SHEENA L. WINDER RANDY S. CICALE WALTER MCMILLAN IV DAVID R. WISNIEWSKI CORY A. CILIA STEVIE MEDEIROS CHRISTOPHER C. WOOD BRANDON C. CONYERS ANDREW S. MENSCHNER STEVEN P. WRIGHT JAMES E. COOPER JONATHAN M. MILLER MATTHEW C. WROTEN DAVID A. CORDER JONATHAN L. MILLS MAX W. YATES JEFFREY E. COVERDALE GENEVIEVE N. MINZYK NATHAN J. ZAHN BARRY A. CROKER DYLAN A. MONAGHAN SCOTT C. ZETTERSTROM

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JOHN C. ZINGARELLI PATRICK W. DUVALL JOSHUA R. LOUDERMILK AARON C. ECHOLS JASON P. LOWERY To be major DAVID P. EDSEN TSU KONG C. LUE FELIX A. ABEYTA ERIC J. EHN KATHRYN D. LYONS ADEKUNBI H. ADEWUNMI STUART A. EVERSON LEV S. LYUBCHENKO JOEY B. AGUILO KADE P. EWERT JACOB E. MAJEWSKI CHRISTINE M. EWING STEPHEN D. MAKSIM CHRISTOPHER J. ALBAN BRIAN P. FARFAN MARTHA G. MALDONADO KELLY N. ALEXANDER TRENT D. FAUSETT JAMES P. MAND JASON A. ALTENHOFEN MICHAEL S. FELTEN TYLER B. MANN MANUEL ALVAREZ EDWARD L. FERNANDEZ CHAD J. MARGETSON DANIELLE S. AMASON GREGORY J. FERTIG JOSEPH D. MARKOFF DANIEL J. ANAYA COLIN M. FINK DAVID F. MARTIN KEVIN B. ANDERSON ALEXANDER J. FIORE GENELLE M. MARTINEZ MUNSON J. ANDERSON III JORDAN A. FIRTH ORLANDO MARTINEZ, JR TRAVIS A. ANDERSON NATHAN D. FISHER ANDREW J. MASSINO CHRISTOPHER R. ANDREWS SEAN R. FISHER JUAN D. C. MAYSSONET RONALD M. Y. AUNG JEREMY D. FOX SAMUEL J. MCCABE DAVID A. AYRES MATTHEW J. FRANTZ CHRISTOPHER B. MCGRATH CURTIS A. BABBIE JONATHAN B. FULLENKAMP ERIC J. MCLAUGHLIN ERIC J. BAILEY ANDREW JAN G. GARCIA ADAM M. MELSSEN FLYNT L. BAILEY MARSHA R. GOETZ BROWNING MICHAEL T. MEOLI ERICA J. BALFOUR JOHN GOFUS AVERY F. MERRIEX DANIEL N. BANAKOS LUKE J. GOLLADAY DEVON L. MESSECAR SEAN D. BARBER ASHLEY E. GONZALES SAMUEL J. MEYER GORDON L. BARNHILL JARED A. GRADY DEREK D. MILLER LUKE S. BASHAM HEATHER H. GREATTING DUFAUD ERIC B. MILLER ERIC A. BASSETT MATTHEW R. GREENWOOD TRAVIS J. MILLS MEGAN F. BELGER COLLIN M. GREISER MICHAEL P. MOLESWORTH SCOTT L. BELTON MATTHEW J. GRIDLEY MATTHEW E. MURPHY STEVEN L. BENTHAL SABINA T. GRUSNICK MICHAEL M. MYERS JACOB D. BILLS CHRISTOPHER A. GUIDA NATHANIEL P. NABER JOHN P. BISZKO DAVID H. GWILT KEVIN M. NASTASI ALDRIN P. BLASQUEZ SHAWN W. HACKETT CARL J. NELSON DONALD T. BLEEKER JOSEPH T. HAHN KALEB J. NELSON KACEY E. BLUNCK CRYSTAL D. HAMILTON TUNG T. H. NGO MATTHEW S. BLYSTONE BRANDON C. HAMMOND EDUARDO NIETO MARK A. BOATMAN WESTON J. HANOKA JEFFREY K. NISHIDA DAVID F. BOETTCHER MEGAN L. HARKINS GABRIELLE Z. NOCE RUDOLPH T. BOWEN II JUSTIN D. HARMS SAMUEL Y. O JUSTIN N. BOYD GREGORY C. HARTMAN EVE C. OCONNOR ANTHONY C. BRADEN DAVID A. HEINZ MICHAEL C. OCONNOR MATTHEW S. BRADY JASON C. HELLER JOSEPH C. OLETTI JORDAN R. BRATTON JACOB M. HEMPEN TIFFANY D. OLSON GAVIN M. BRAWLEY STEPHEN K. HENDERSHOT RICHARD O. ORDONA CHAD J. BRENNER JOSHUAH A. HESS DANIEL J. OSULLIVAN ANDREW J. BRINKER JASON T. HILL BENHUR E. PACER, JR ADAM B. BROWN JONATHAN D. HILL BRIAN O. PALMER MICHAEL H. BROWNLEE LIANGKUAN HO VINAMRA V. PANDE ADAM T. BRUNDERMAN JUSTIN L. HOCHSTEIN ALEX J. PAUL ANDREW J. BUCHANAN HANNAH E. HOCKING LINDELL E. PEARSON III CHELSEY L. BUCHANAN JONATHAN D. HOGAN MICHAEL S. PEEPLES LYNDSEY D. BUCKLE MATTHEW D. HOLLAND NATASHA I. PEEPLES CHERIE L. BUDAY ERIN N. HOLLMON ANDREW P. PENROD ADAM A. BURNETTA JASON A. HOLT DERICK I. PERRY DAVID P. BUTZIN JASON M. HOLZMAN NEIL A. PETERSEN CHARLES J. CADWELL SETH T. HORNER MATTHEW E. PETERSON ERIC THOMAS L. CAGURANGAN MICHAEL A. HUFFMAN BRIAN W. PITMAN ALAN L. CALFEE JACQUELINE K. HULL ADAM J. POHL JOSEPH R. CALIDONNA DONOVAN A. HUTCHINS KEVIN J. POHL CHRISTOPHER N. CALLAS RUBEN I. IHUIT TRAVIS POND ANTHONY D. CALTABIANO AURELIO C. IRIZARRY JONATHAN D. POOLE JEFFREY J. CAMPEAU BRYAN V. JACKSON MARK R. PRATT BRANDON W. CARPENTER KARA JARVIS RYAN G. PRIDGIN JAMES D. CARPENTER DEREK R. JELINEK JOHN P. QUINN TYLER D. CARSON JAE H. JEON MANUEL A. RAMIREZ, JR BRANDON K. CASTILLO BENJAMIN A. JEWELL IKAIKA K. RAMOS ROBERT F. CAULK JENNY W. JI NATHAN RATSCHAN ELBERT G. CHAN RYAN R. JOBMAN MARISSA C. REABE IVONNE J. CHARBONNEAU CLIFFORD D. JOHNSON JULIE A. REED MATTHEW T. CHARBONNEAU DONALD D. JOHNSON SHANE L. REXIUS KUAN H. CHEN KATHRYN J. JOHNSON WILLIAM T. REYNOLDS MATTHEW B. CHRISTENSEN ROBERT B. JONES AARON C. RHOADS ANTHONY F. CIAMILLO, JR MARIE S. JUAN ROQUE DENNIS ALBERT M. RICE FRANK CLARK ALEX M. JURGEMEYER DANIEL E. RICHARDSON MICHAEL C. CLARK MATTHEW A. KAHLEY BRADLEY C. RIGG KYLE D. CLEMENTS STEFAN P. KATZ CHARLES F. RIORDAN NATHAN S. COLLINS JOSHUA L. KEENER KEVIN C. RIVERS LUIS COLON BRANDON L. KELLER JOHN R. ROBBINS ANDREW J. M. COMPTON WILLIAM W. KELLEY JOSEPH B. ROBINSON MATTHEW M. CONRAD AARON J. KELLY JOHN J. ROH RYAN C. CONWAY SCOTT J. KELLY CHRISTOPHER B. ROMANO MATTHEW M. CORK JONATHON D. KELSO PAUL N. ROQUE TATIANA C. CORNIER PATRICK C. KERR THEODOR B. ROSANDER WILLIAM F. COSGROVE BRIAN W. KESTER CHRISTOPHER W. ROSE JUSTIN E. COWLEY MYUNG C. KIM MICHAEL ROSENOF CHRISTOPHER A. COX DANIEL A. KIMMICH CAMERON L. ROSS JOHN R. COX MONTGOMERY B. KIRK KRISTA L. ROTH STEPHANIE M. COX KYLE S. KNIGHT HEATHER R. ROWE ALEX V. CRAVEN MATTHEW W. KNUTSON KYLE E. ROWLAND COREY W. CROWELL NATHAN T. KOPAY MRYAMN L. RUTH CARL M. CUNNANE ALAN J. KOTOMORI MICHAEL H. RYAN JUSTIN F. CUNNINGHAM BRIAN G. KROEGER RALPH W. SALAZAR BRIAN A. CURD RUSSELL P. KRONES RAQUEL V. SALIM BOYCE H. DAUBY MICHAEL D. KUST AMANDA J. SALMOIRAGHI BRYAN L. DAVIS ROBERT A. LAKE TANISHA J. SAUNDERS ANA C. DE FIGUEROA NICHOLAS J. LALIBERTE MELISSA A. SAWYER CHARLES S. DEBREE JARETH D. LAMB JERAD K. SAYLER JEREMIAH A. DEIBLER KYLE E. LAMBERTH BRIAN K. SCHELLER EMMANUEL A. DELACRUZ ROBERT B. LAMOTT CHRISTA N. SCHIESSWOHL NATHANIAL E. DELEON RICHARD L. LANSER NICHOLAS SCHMIDT CHRISTOPHER P. DEMMON JAIME O. LARIOSBARBOSA EDWARD C. SCHNEIDER ALLISON A. DEMPSEY TOD V. LAURVICK CHRISTOPHER M. SEIDLER JONATHAN C. DENTON DEREK J. LAW RYAN L. SHEEHAN AMBER N. DERIGGI PATRICK T. LEARY KYLE T. SHELTON KEITH R. DERR KEITH R. LEBLANC JOSHUA J. SHEPARD JOSEPH J. DIAS SAMUEL H. LEE EVANGELINE J. SHEPPARD GARRETT E. DILLEY THOMAS W. LEE MATTHEW C. SHUTT THEODORE J. DINKELMAN, JR MATTHEW T. LEINES ADAM M. SIEVERS NATHAN A. DIRKS ADAM G. LEMMENES ALEXANDER L. SIMPSON JAMES C. DOSSETT DEVIN K. H. LEONG CALVIN A. SINGH BRIAN R. DOUGAL CHRISTIAN M. LEWIS ANDREW E. SINGLETON DOUGLAS E. DOWNS SHARON LAI MEI LI IVAN S. SLATER SCOTT A. DRERUP PATRICK P. LIN ANTHONY J. SLIGAR PHILIP R. DUDDLES TIMOTHY P. LOCKE ANDREW J. SMALL KYLE J. DUFAUD JIMMY J. LOHRMAN JOSEPH R. SPEAKMAN ADAM B. DUNK CHRISTOPHER R. LONG ANTHONY SPEZIALE

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTRODUCING HOUSE RESOLUTION INTRODUCTION OF THE WOMEN SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND WHO WORKED ON THE HOME IDEALS OF NATIONAL POPPY FRONT WORLD WAR II MEMO- HON. JOHN B. LARSON DAY RIAL ACT OF CONNECTICUT HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ANDRE´ CARSON OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Tuesday, May 25, 2021 OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Speaker, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, I was Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- unfortunately not present for roll call vote 149 troduce the Women Who Worked on the on agreeing to H. Res. 275, Condemning the Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I Home Front World War II Memorial Act, which horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on rise to re-introduce a resolution recognizing would authorize the establishment of a memo- March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of and supporting the goals and ideals of Na- rial on federal land in the District of Columbia Representative’s commitment to combating tional Poppy Day, May 28. The importance of commemorating the efforts of the 18 million hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian- this day cannot be overstated. It’s a day full of American women who kept the home front American and Pacific Islander community. I respect and remembrance for servicemembers running during World War II. I thank Senators fully condemn the shootings in Atlanta on who sacrificed so much for our Nation. The TAMMY DUCKWORTH and MARSHA BLACKBURN March 16, 2021, and stand fully committed to poppy flower has long been a marker of re- for introducing the companion bill in the Sen- ate. The House passed this bill by voice vote combating hate, bigotry, and violence against spect and a way to raise awarerness and sup- last Congress. the Asian-American and Pacific Islander com- port for members of our Nation’s veterans As a teenager, Raya Kenney, the founder of munity. Had I been present for this vote, I communities, servicemembers, and their fami- the non-profit Women Who Worked on the would have voted AYE on roll call vote 149. lies. On May 28, we share our respect for their Home Front Foundation and my constituent, work on behalf of our country by acknowl- came up with the idea of a memorial to honor f edging the poppy flower’s symbolism, and by the women on the home front who supported recognizing their sacrifices—all by donning our the World War II effort. She rightfully ques- RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN JOHN ‘‘poppy red.’’ tioned why the women on the home front MARSHALL BRANCH The red-flowered corn poppy became sym- whose efforts were so instrumental in maintaining the stability of the country during World bolic as a living representation of the brave War II have not received as much recognition soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER for their contributions as the men who fought fields of battle in World War I. Since that time, OF GEORGIA bravely in World War II. the red of the poppy flower—itself a symbol of This bill would authorize the Women Who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the blood shed by those who have served— Worked on the Home Front Foundation to es- Tuesday, May 25, 2021 has been worn as a gesture of gratitude and tablish a memorial to honor these women. The recognition of others’ respective sacrifices for memorial is designed to be interactive and to Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, their country, in different theaters of war. educate visitors on the important roles women I rise today to recognize Captain John Mar- In the United States, The American Le- played during World War II. Between 1940 shall Branch for twenty-six years of excep- and 1945, the percentage of women in the gion—and the entire American Legion Fam- tional service to our country. workforce increased from 27 percent to nearly ily—first called attention in 1920 to the sym- Captain Branch was commissioned in 1995 37 percent, and by 1945 one in four married bolic importance of the poppy flower. At that women worked outside of the home. The work after earning a Bachelor of Science in Man- time, near the end of the war, red-flowered done by women on the home front opened agement from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy corn poppies were especially linked to the doors for women in the workplace widely and in New London, Connecticut. poem In Flanders Fields, which reads: had a profound effect on the job market going Since then, he has over three thousand and ‘‘In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, be- forward. As a result of their efforts, millions of five hundred hours of flight experience, served tween the crosses, row on row’’ American women on the home front redefined at six air stations, and deployed to six of the ‘‘women’s work’’ and paved the way for future This reference, evoking images of the pop- seven continents. generations. pies that sprang up in the churned-up earth of From 2016 to 2018, Captain Branch served Many women also played critical roles in newly dug soldiers’ graves in parts of Belgium support of the war effort. More than 10,000 as the Commanding Officer of Air Station Sa- and France following World War I, encap- women served behind the scenes of World vannah, successfully supporting hurricane and sulates the symbolic importance of National War II as code breakers. Due to the classified disaster response, search and rescue, and law Poppy Day. nature of their work, they did not receive rec- enforcement in the southeast, as well as air- I am proud to have partnered with The ognition for their tireless efforts until recently. space protection for the President and Na- Women were also trained to fly military aircraft American Legion on this bill as their head- tional Capital Region. so male pilots could leave for combat duty quarters is in Indianapolis, in my district, and Captain Branch has a long list of military ac- overseas. More than 1,100 female civilian vol- we invite all Members of Congress to wear complishments, including the Korea Defense unteers flew nearly every type of military air- their poppy red, support the goal and ideals of Service Medal, two Commendation medals, craft as part of the Women Airforce Service National Poppy Day on May 28, and pay trib- the Antarctic Service Medal, and the Achieve- Pilots (WASP) program. WASP flew planes ute to those who have sacrificed for our coun- ment Medal, amongst others. from factories to bases, transported cargo and try. I also invite all of my colleagues to join me participated in simulation strafing and target I am proud to rise today to honor Captain in sponsoring this resolution. missions. These women were not given full Branch for his leadership, and commitment to military status until 1977, and it was not until our country. I want to thank Captain Branch 2010 that they were recognized with the Con- and his family for his service. gressional Gold Medal.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.001 E25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2021 Women have been historically underrep- wellbeing. Emergency medical responders are der, I Have a Dream, and Boulder Rotary. She resented in our memorials, particularly the me- first on the scene of what is often the worst was also instrumental in establishing CO- morials on federal land in the nation’s capital. days of people’s lives. Despite the great phys- Labs, a consortium of Colorado-based re- It is fitting to authorize a memorial that would ical and mental toll, EMS providers continu- search laboratories. allow millions of visitors to D.C. to understand ously put the care of others before them- Neither the city of Boulder, nor the Univer- and honor the heroic efforts of these women selves. Their selfless perseverance and rig- sity of Colorado-Boulder, would be what they and their lasting impact on the fabric of our orous training allow them to be prepared for are today without Frances’ wisdom, gen- society. any situation. I am profoundly grateful for all erosity, and tireless advocacy. Frances is the I urge my colleagues to support this bill. those who choose to serve our community in kind of person who makes the world a better place as she goes, and in doing so, inspires f this way. The 21st Congressional District of New York those around her to rise similarly to that en- RECOGNIZING MR. RAVINDER is home to the oldest continuously run com- deavor. Boulderites and CU Buffs will forever SINGH SHERGILL mercial ambulance service in the country. stand on Frances’ shoulders, and on the Guilfoyle Ambulance was established in 1907 shoulders of those she inspires. On behalf of HON. DAVID G. VALADAO and is currently owned and operated by Bruce Colorado CD–2, I thank and honor Frances G. Wright. The first ambulance was a horse Draper for her countless contributions to our OF CALIFORNIA drawn carriage and the business now boasts community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 16 ambulances. Today, Guilfoyle is certified at f Tuesday, May 25, 2021 the Paramedic level and provides basic and RECOGNIZING MAY AS SAVE YOUR advanced life support transportation as well as Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise TOOTH MONTH today in honor of the life of Mr. Ravinder Paramedic service for over 8,500 requests Singh Shergill, who passed away on April 22, and over 600 transports each year. The com- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY 2021. pany operates in the majority of Jefferson OF ILLINOIS Mr. Shergill was born on September 12, County, including Fort Drum, as well as in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1956, in Punjab, India. At the age of seven- some neighboring towns in St. Lawrence. teen, he immigrated to the United States and Lewis, and Oswego Counties. Guilfoyle is just Tuesday, May 25, 2021 one of the many critical components of our later graduated from UC Berkeley with a Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise EMS systems in the 21st District. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. today to recognize Save Your Tooth Month. On behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional He went on to work for National Semicon- This month celebrates Americans saving their District, I am proud to represent thousands of ductor for more than three decades. As an en- natural teeth and recognizes the ‘‘savers’’— hardworking EMS providers and I am honored gineer, Mr. Shergill held patents involving disk endodontists—who make this possible. to recognize them on this National Emergency storage and helped create the USB specifica- The more than 5,000 endodontists in the Medical Services Week. I thank them for safe- tions. As a manager, he admired and re- U.S. play an important role in providing oral guarding our community. spected as a mentor to his colleagues. His health care throughout our country, spread story is truly an embodiment of the American f awareness about practicing good oral hygiene, Dream. CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF and emphasize the value of retaining one’s Mr. Shergill had a great appreciation for COLORADO’S SENIOR STRATEGIC natural teeth and smile. America, but he never forgot his roots. He was ADVISOR AND FORMER VICE Endodontists are dentists that specialize in committed to bridging the Sikh and American CHANCELLOR, FRANCES DRAPER, diagnosing and treating tooth pain and per- communities together and was a founding ON HER RETIREMENT forming root canal treatment. Following the member of the Sikh Youth of California and dental school, endodontists have completed America. an additional 2 to 3 years of advanced train- Mr. Shergill is remembered as a caring hus- HON. JOE NEGUSE ing. This gives them enhanced precision, mak- band, father, and grandfather with a love for OF COLORADO ing them highly skilled in performing complex books, history, music, and film. He is survived IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES treatments. by his wife, Grace Rosa; his children, Simren, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Teeth are a gateway to nutrition, a sign of emotion, and a signal of overall good health. Kiren, and Kevan; and his grandchildren Mr. NEGUSE. Madam Speaker, today I wish Leena, Mary, Samuel, and Briya. We all feel better when our teeth are clean to honor and thank a Boulder Colorado trail- and pain-free. And although dentures can Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the blazer: Frances Draper. It’s hard to distill such United States House of Representatives to work well and have improved significantly, a luminous human into a few short para- they are never as good as a full set of natural join me in honoring the life of Mr. Ravinder graphs. Frances is equal parts tough and kind; Singh Shergill. Our thoughts and prayers are teeth. Our natural teeth are worth saving, and cooperative and indomitable; pragmatic and endodontists focus their careers solely on with his family and friends during this difficult optimistic. ‘‘There’s a pony in here for every- time. doing just that. one,’’ is Frances’s way of pointing out that by Nothing looks, feels, or functions like your f working together—by seeking to collaborate natural tooth. Regular brushing and flossing, rather than divide—we can almost always get HONORING NEW YORK’S BRAVE along with 6-month check-ups from your den- to win-win outcomes. FIRST RESPONDERS, PARA- tist, can help you keep your teeth for a life- In her role at the University of Colorado- MEDICS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL time. It is worth the extra few minutes each Boulder, Frances reimagined and transformed TECHNICIANS day to maintain good oral hygiene. the way that the city and the University col- If you do experience issues with your teeth, laborate, and ushered in a spirit of teamwork seek out proper dental care. In particular, if HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK in town-and-gown relations that serves as a you have tooth pain, you can seek treatment OF NEW YORK model for our Nation. She has served as a from an endodontist. Endodontists use the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beacon of opportunity and decency in our most current and advanced technology to treat community, representing the university and the Tuesday, May 25, 2021 dental patients. city with honor, integrity and humanity. It should be noted that it is extremely safe Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise Prior to joining the university, Frances was to visit the endodontist during the COVID–19 today to honor New York’s brave First Re- Executive Director of the Boulder Economic pandemic, with endodontists practicing the ut- sponders, Paramedics, and Emergency Med- Council, manager of the Sun Microsystems most caution and disinfection protocol. Even at ical Technicians as we celebrate National business and finance line for General Electric, the height of America’s spring 2020 shutdown, Emergency Medical Services Week. I recog- and a legislative aide to Harrison Schmidt, most endodontic practices remained open to nize the great impact and sacrifice our EMS U.S. Senator from New Mexico. Frances has safely treat dental emergencies. providers make to keep our communities safe. lived in Boulder for close to 40 years, during Thank you to all the endodontists for your EMS systems provide lifesaving care and which time she served on crucial local boards dedicated work in helping us maintain our nat- are an integral part of our communities’ such as Foothills United Way, Naturally Boul- ural teeth. Happy Save Your Tooth Month.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.004 E25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E573 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH AN- U.S. House of Representatives and all of the She has dedicated her life to protecting and NIVERSARY OF THE WAUPACA communities that Dallas Medical Center and serving others and I thank her for her 43 years FIRE DEPARTMENT Dallas Regional Medical Center serve, and the of service. West Coast University—Texas students pur- f suing careers in healthcare at a time when we HON. MIKE GALLAGHER INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL OF WISCONSIN need them more than ever, it is an honor and CENTER FOR THE ADVANCE- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a privilege to have the opportunity to person- MENT OF AVIATION ACT OF 2021 Tuesday, May 25, 2021 ally thank them and all of our healthcare heroes for their service and selfless acts of ´ Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I caregiving during this pandemic. HON. ANDRE CARSON rise in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of These frontline caregivers demonstrate tre- OF INDIANA the Waupaca Fire Department. The Waupaca mendous courage and put themselves on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fire Department was formed shortly after the line every day to ensure the health and safety Tuesday, May 25, 2021 founding of the city of Waupaca on May 11th, of our community. Mr. CARSON. Madam Speaker, today I join 1871. As the Waupaca community celebrates During the last 15 months, the effects of the this milestone, we look back on the out- Covid pandemic required a personal sacrifice my colleagues, Rep. DON YOUNG of Alaska, standing history of the department and critical from each one of them unlike any other time Chairman Emeritus of the Transportation role they have played in the community. in our country’s history. These frontline Committee, and Rep. RICK LARSEN, Chairman Throughout their history the department has healthcare workers experienced long, long of the Aviation Subcommittee, in re-introducing grown immensely and now provides service to hours for months on end, caring for thousands the bipartisan and bicameral National Center approximately 150 square miles. For 150 of critical patients, and losing more life than for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2021. years, the department has remained com- anyone can bear to witness. Our committee has worked for years to make mitted to serving the city of Waupaca and sur- These nurses and staff provided care for American skies the safest in the world, and to rounding communities to the highest degree. others while worried about their own health strengthen the industry workforce to maintain In total, the Waupaca Fire Department’s Fire and the well-being of their family. Yet, they the highest standards of aviation excellence. Inspection Division works incredibly hard to came to work every day. Our legislation, the National Center for the keep the community safe, conducting an im- For their uncommon bravery and resilience, Advancement of Aviation (NCAA) would sup- pressive 550 inspections for commercial busi- I say ‘‘thank you!’’ port and promote collaboration amongst civil, ness in 2019 alone. Their work demonstrates To express this appreciation, thess certifi- commercial, and military aviation sectors to not only the amount of expertise and knowl- cates commemorate the healthcare heroes at address the demands and challenges associ- edge the department holds, but the impor- Dallas Medical Center and Dallas Regional ated with ensuring a safe and vibrant national tance the department places on keeping their Medical Center. aviation system through research, education, communities safe. In addition, I have another certificate to rec- and training. Over the last 150 years, the department has ognize the students of West Coast Univer- Too often in the past, innovation and les- faced many challenges, but their efforts to sity—Texas, which focuses on educating and sons learned in various aviation sectors has give back to the community have never training the next generation of nurses and not been shared in a collaboratively or timely wavered. From participating in the Annual Bat- healthcare workers. These students have cho- manner, especially considering rapid develop- tle of the Badges Softball Tournament, where sen to pursue careers in healthcare despite ments in new technology. Our bill helps break the Fire Department takes on the Police De- witnessing one of the most challenging times down silos across commercial aviation, gen- partment, to hosting corn roasts and raffles, in the history of their profession. I have deep eral aviation and military aviation sectors that the Waupaca Fire Department is a true pillar respect for their courage and service to our will not only improve safety and best practices, of the community and Northeast Wisconsin. community. but also expand opportunities for those inter- Many Waupaca families have benefited from Words are not enough to express the grati- ested in the aviation workforce—for the young the department’s thoughtfulness and gen- tude that I feel for the healthcare workers and not so young, from those just starting out, erosity. When the department is not fighting throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the to those with experience who want to move fires and saving lives, their members donate State of Texas, and across the country. into other types of aviation work. their time and efforts to making Waupaca a All of them deserve to be honored and cele- The National Center would focus on four better place. The department played a key brated. key areas with an emphasis on aviation work- role in countless improvements around the f force development. First, it would support edu- city, such as the playground in South Park cation efforts and provide resources to cur- RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN STELLA and the construction of multiple shelter homes. riculum developers so educators at all levels MELANSON I commend the department’s dedication and have the tools and training to educate the next commitment to the Waupaca community. The generation of aviation professionals. Waupaca Fire Department supplies the com- HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER Second, the national center would provide a munity with incredibly trained individuals who OF GEORGIA forum to leverage and share expertise are able to handle fire and other emergencies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amongst industry sectors including the dis- at a moment’s notice. It is evident that the Tuesday, May 25, 2021 semination of existing high school education knowledge, dedication, and perseverance con- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, curriculum to develop and deploy a workforce veyed through the men and women of this de- of pilots, aerospace engineers, unmanned air- partment are deserving of the highest degree I rise today to recognize and honor Captain Stella Melanson for her remarkable career craft system operators, aviation maintenance of admiration. technicians, or other aviation maintenance I invite all members of this body to join me with the Hinesville Police Department. professionals needed in the coming decades. in celebrating the sesquicentennial of the Captain Melanson began working at the Hinesville Police Department in 1976 and be- Third, it would serve as a central repository Waupaca Fire Department. The Waupaca Fire for economic and safety data research and Department is a true credit to the community came Hinesville’s first certified female peace analysis allowing a comprehensive perspective and deserving of the highest degree of rec- officer. Over the past 43 years there has not been of industry information that would improve ognition. one area of the police department that Captain safety for all stakeholders. f Melanson has not been involved in. Finally, it would support symposiums and RECOGNIZING THE WEST COAST She has served on patrol, within the Detec- conferences to facilitate collaboration across UNIVERSITY—TEXAS HEALTH- tive’s Division, Administrative Services Divi- the industry and develop future advancements CARE HEROES APPRECIATION sion, and was a founding member of the Tri- for the aviation and aerospace community. County Protective Agency for domestic vio- This legislation would also allow the FAA to HON. BETH VAN DUYNE lence victims. Captain Melanson would humbly focus on safety, certification, and air traffic operations. OF TEXAS argue that she does not play a big role within The national center would be funded by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the police department, but her lifelong service proves otherwise. using a small percentage of the interest ac- Tuesday, May 25, 2021 During her time, she has provided the crued annually on the taxes and fees collected Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, on be- Hinesville Police Department with tremendous from users of our aviation system and depos- half of the 24th Congressional District of the leadership and management. ited into the aviation trust fund. In other words,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.009 E25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2021 no general fund taxpayer dollars would be shire Pilots Association; New Jersey Avia- physical determinants of health that cause used to support this national center. tion Association. trauma and behavioral health problems, as Our aviation and aerospace industry sup- New Mexico Airport Manager’s Associa- tion; New York Aviation Management Asso- well as deploy more effective upstream pre- ports over 11 million jobs and contributes ciation; North American Trainer Associa- vention strategies. more than $1.6 trillion per year to the national tion; Ohio Regional Business Aviation Asso- It’s past time for Congress to take meaning- economy. More than 130 organizations includ- ciation; Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission; ful action, targeting provider shortages, reim- ing schools, airports, airlines, manufacturers, Oklahoma Airport Operators Association; bursement parity, housing support, treatment, unions, and other entities involved in aviation Oklahoma Pilots Association; Oregon Pilots and increased Federal funding to push the and aerospace have expressed strong support Association; Organization of Black Aero- bounds of Federal research. for this legislation. The list of organizations space Professionals; Palo Alto Airport Asso- Full recovery from the pandemic will be con- ciation; Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum; supporting this legislation are as follows: Petaluma Area Pilots Association; Piedmont tingent upon addressing the behavioral health AAR Corp; ACI Jet; Aeronautical Repair Airlines; Piper Flyer Association; Plane and conditions of our population, because mental Station Association; Aerospace Center of Ex- Pilot News; Professional Aviation Mainte- health is public health. cellence; Aerospace Maintenance Council; nance Association; PSA Airlines; Pure White f Air Care Alliance; Air Line Pilots Associa- Smoke Oil, Inc.; Recreational Aviation tion, International; Air Medical Operators Foundation; Red Star Pilots Association; Re- HONORING BLACK DOCTORS Association; Air Wisconsin Airlines; Airbus; gional Airline Association; Republic Air- COVID–19 CONSORTIUM Aircraft Electronics Association; Aircraft ways; Rhode Island Pilots Association. Mechanics Fraternal Association; Aircraft San Carlos Pilots Association; San Diego Owners and Pilots Association; Airlines for Christian College; Seaplane Pilots Associa- HON. DWIGHT EVANS America; Alabama General Aviation Alli- tion; South Carolina Aviation Association; OF PENNSYLVANIA ance; Alaska Airlines; Alaska Airmen Asso- South Dakota Pilots Association; Southwest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciation; Alaskan Aviation Safety Founda- Airlines; Southwest Airlines Pilots Associa- tion; Alliance for Aviation Across America; tion; Start Skydiving, Inc.; Sturdivant Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Allied Pilots Association. Brothers Flying Service; T–34 Mentor Asso- Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to American Airlines; American Bonanza So- ciation; The Boeing Company; The Museum honor The Black Doctors COVID–19 Consor- ciety; American Yankee Association; Ari- of Flight, Seattle, Washington; Trans States tium who leveraged their medical expertise zona Airports Association; Arizona Flight Airlines; U.S. Contract Tower Association; and connections to facilitate testing and pro- Training Working group; Arizona Pilots As- U.S. Parachute Association; United Airlines; sociation; Arizona Safety Advisory Group; UPS; Veterans Airlift Command; Virginia vide vaccines where measures are most need- Arkansas General Aviation Association; As- Aviation Business Association; Washington ed in the Philadelphia region. They stepped up sociation for Unmanned Vehicle Systems Pilots Association; Washington Seaplane Pi- to level the playing field by testing and vacci- International; Association of California Air- lots Association; Women in Aviation Inter- nating thousands of people in at-risk commu- ports; Atlas Air Worldwide; Aviation Council national; Zerowait, Inc. nities. of Pennsylvania; Aviation Technician Edu- Madam Speaker, this legislation will address Surgeon Ala Stanford along with a dedication Council; California Pilots Associa- cated team of volunteers have sought to elimi- tion; Cape Air; Cargo Airline Association; the demands and challenges our aviation and Cessna Flyer Association; Choose Aerospace, aerospace industry face today and tomorrow. nate health disparities during the Covid–19 Inc.; Citation Jet Pilots, Inc.; Coalition of I strongly encourage my colleagues to join us pandemic. The Black Doctors COVID–19 Con- Airline Pilots Associations. in cosponsoring the National Center for the sortium was founded by Dr. Stanford in the Colorado Aviation Business Association; Advancement of Aviation Act of 2021. spring of 2020, to address the lack of Covid– Commemorative Air Force; Community and f 19 testing in low-income and communities of Airport Partnership for Safe Operations; color in Philadelphia, who also happened to CommutAir; Compass Airlines; Delta Air CALLING ON THE NEED FOR COM- have the highest positivity rates. Their efforts Lines; Delta State University; EAA Type PREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH undoubtedly saved countless lives. Club Coalition; EAA Warbirds of America; LEGISLATION East Central Ohio Pilots Association; East Dr. Stanford left her role as a pediatric sur- Hampton Aviation Association; Empire Air- geon to dedicate her time to aggressively con- lines; Endeavor Air; Envoy Air; EVAC, the HON. MARCY KAPTUR front the growing health disparities in Black Emergency Volunteers Air Corps; Experi- OF OHIO communities during the pandemic. According mental Aircraft Association; ExpressJet Air- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the Centers for Disease Control—Black pa- lines; FAST; FedEx Express; Flight School Tuesday, May 25, 2021 tients represent 22 percent of Covid cases Association of North America. Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today and are 2.8 times more likely to be hospital- Flying Knights Flying Club; Flying Physi- ized and 1.9 times more likely to die due to cians Association; Friends of Linden Airport; to call my colleagues’ attention to the dire Fullerton Airport Pilots Association; Gen- need for Congress to continue building upon Covid–19 as compared to White Americans. eral Aviation Council of Hawaii; General recent investments in mental health care. These starks figures are what drove Dr. Stan- Aviation Manufacturers Association; Glasair The American Rescue Plan funding for the ford to create the formation of BDCC. She de- Aircraft Owners Association; GoJet Airlines; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services clared, ‘‘There was no testing in communities Hawaiian Airlines; Helicopter Association Administration is commendable but Congress where people were dying the most. So, we International; Horizon Air; International Air created it.’’ Her work has been invaluable to Transport Association; International Council must hone its focus to address this ongoing crisis by working to create and pass com- the city of Philadelphia, particularly for low-in- of Air Shows, Inc.; Iowa Aviation Associa- come and vulnerable residents. tion; Kentucky Aviation Association; Kim- prehensive mental health legislation. mel Aviation Insurance; Ladd Gardner Avia- I, alongside Members of the Congressional The consortium has tested more than tion Insurance, Inc.; Lancair Owners and Mental Health Caucus and the Bipartisan 25,000 people and vaccinated more than Builders Organization; Lewis University Air- Mental Health and Addiction Taskforce, are 50,000 Philadelphians at 50 clinics. It also of- port; LIFT Academy. working to pull together key pieces of legisla- fers home vaccinations for people who can’t Long Island Business Aviation Association; tion to establish a comprehensive Mental access clinics. These services have been pro- Los Alamos Airport; Louisiana Airport Man- Health Crisis Response Act. vided free to the public. They have recently agers and Associates; Maine Aeronautics As- partnered with Uber to provide 10,000 free sociation; Maine Aviation Business Associa- I ask my colleagues, both Democrats and tion; Massachusetts Airport Management Republicans, to please work with us and send rides aimed at helping people get to and from Association; Michigan Business Aviation As- bills our way to present to leadership and the BDCC sites. Their work has drawn praise from sociation; Minnesota Pilots Association; White House, as the fundamentals of our so- the Biden’s administration top health officials. Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association; Mis- cial economy depend on the good health of ‘‘She is the perfect example of how a commu- sissippi Agricultural Association; Montana our citizenry and their ability to access quality nity member can stand up and lead during a Pilots Association; Mooney Summit, Inc.; and affordable behavioral health services. time of crisis,’’ Surgeon General Vivek Murthy National Agricultural Aviation Association; Throughout my 38 years in Congress, I said. National Air Traffic Controllers Association; have heard countless stories from constituents The Black Doctors COVID–19 Consortium National Air Transportation Association; National Association of State Aviation Offi- who face barriers when accessing essential held a ‘‘vaxathon’’ a 24-hour, walk-up vaccine cials; National Business Aviation Associa- mental health services. We must work to over- site, which saw a massive turnout. The group tion; National Coalition for Aviation and come these issues. vaccinated nearly 4,000 people, 75 percent of Space Education NetJets; NetJets Associa- Further, we must enhance our Nation’s ca- whom were people of color. It was a wildly tion of Shared Aircraft Pilots; New Hamp- pacity to address the negative social and successful event designed to increase the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.012 E25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E575 number of vaccinations given to Black Phila- vestigated and prosecuted. Our Nation must PERSONAL EXPLANATION delphians and to reduce the vaccination dis- come together and work to address centuries parity between White and Black Philadel- of discrimination that impedes our Nation from phians. its full promise of equality and justice for all. HON. JOE WILSON Dr. Ala Stanford is the recipient of several Over the generations, AAPI communities OF SOUTH CAROLINA awards including the Health Equality Advocate have made significant contributions in the arts, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award, and she is a decorated and revered physician who is considered a champion for government, business, medicine, and edu- Tuesday, May 25, 2021 health equity and access. She is a native of cation. In San Antonio, our city is led by Ron North Philadelphia who pours her all into cre- Nirenberg, the city’s first mayor of Asian de- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam ating wellness outcomes for her communities. scent. I’m also particularly proud of AAPI vet- Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for votes Her accolades are lengthy, and she’s the first erans, including 33 individuals who have been on May 13, 2021. Had I been present, I would Black woman pediatric surgeon trained entirely awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 138, and in the United States. She’s board certified by and also AAPI men and women who serve our NAY on Roll Call No. 141. the American Board of Surgery in both pedi- Nation in uniform. f atric and adult surgery. Madam Speaker, I am grateful for our Na- With all her accomplishments and commu- tion’s AAPI communities, and I am proud to INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION nity work, Dr. Stanford has received a great recognize their accomplishments. Thank you. TO COMMEMORATE THE 50TH AN- deal of national media attention for her phe- NIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISH- nomenal work with the BDCC in providing f MENT OF THE FEDERAL PRO- care during the pandemic. Her work is re- TECTIVE SERVICE garded as a model for sound community MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH health engagement. Assistant U.S. Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levin stated: ‘‘The Black HON. ANDRE´ CARSON Doctors COVID–19 Consortium is such a fan- HON. ED CASE OF INDIANA tastic example of how we’re going to reach individuals in their communities with messages OF HAWAII IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from people that they know and people that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 25, 2021 they trust—trusted messengers like Dr. Stan- ford.’’ Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I The Third Congressional District of Pennsyl- am proud to introduce legislation to com- Mr. CASE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to vania extends gratitude to the Black Doctors memorate the 50th anniversary of the estab- COVID–19 and Dr. Ala Stanford for their dedi- honor each and every person who wears a lishment of the Federal Protective Service cated support and extraordinary service to the uniform or has served in our country’s Armed (FPS) in recognition of their service to our Na- people of Philadelphia in their effort to provide Forces and celebrate National Military Appre- tion. After passing the Capitol security bill in testing and expand access and equitable dis- ciation Month. this Chamber earlier this week, it is only nat- tribution of the coronavirus vaccine. My home state of Hawaii is home to over ural that we highlight the work of our protec- f 142,000 military members, family and support tion agencies and their commitment to the personnel, making it the largest and most im- Federal workforce. As a former law enforce- HONORING ASIAN AMERICAN PA- portant multi-service military ‘ohana in the ment officer, I understand the pivotal role of CIFIC ISLANDERS IN SAN ANTO- IndoPacific. We are deeply grateful to those security today more than ever. Following the NIO who are regularly deployed to protect our Ha- U.S. Capitol attacks on January 6, we wit- waii, along with the many more who are proud nessed firsthand how important it is to have HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO to volunteer their time, skills and abilities to law enforcement agencies like FPS to protect OF TEXAS the task of making our country and our world our Federal facilities and workforce. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a better place for all. For half a century, FPS has served and protected the American people and government Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Just as crucial to the fabric of Hawaii’s mili- business with honor, integrity, and commit- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, I tary community is the more than 108,000 vet- ment. Since its inception in 1971, FPS has rise today in honor of the Asian American and erans who call Hawaii home. These men and contributed to the protection of people and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in San Antonio, women served with honor, and we must al- property in the Federal Government by identi- Texas, and across the United States. Since ways ensure they are provided with the bene- fying and mitigating vulnerabilities through risk 1977, every May, we celebrate and recognize fits they so rightfully earned and deserve. assessments, law enforent, intelligence anal- the accomplishments of AAPI communities. I also want to extend my enduring gratitude ysis, and security measures. Two major acts Though a modest population, we have a vi- to the families of our soldiers, sailors, marines, of terror against the United States have brant community of AAPIs in San Antonio that airmen and guardsmen who made the ultimate shaped FPS to anticipate emerging threats contribute greatly to our city’s prosperity. more effectively: the bombing of the Murrah Since 1860s, immigrants of Asian descent sacrifice for our nation. Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995, began migrating to Texas and Southwestern Freedom, justice equality—these are the and the terror attacks on September 11. States and today the AAPI community account values that the men and women of our Armed Today, FPS provides the Department of for 5 percent of the total population in Texas, Forces are charged to preserve and protect. Homeland Security Secretary with a highly and it’s one of the fastest growing commu- Each of us owes our very best efforts to en- trained, nationwide force that can support nities in the United States. Like many immi- sure that America’s servicemembers can de- needs in countering emerging or existing grants, Asian Americans were often unwel- fend our values. We must make sure they are threats and terrorism, within the boundaries of come and suffered racism and discrimination. mission-ready, with the training and equipment our Nation and territories. It is also responsible For example, the Chinese Exclusion Act of necessary to carry out their duties here in our for protecting over 9,000 facilities and more 1882 prohibited individuals arriving or staying country and overseas. than 1.4 million people who work, visit, or con- in the United States solely based on their eth- As a member of the House Appropriations duct business at these facilities each day. nicity. Subcommittee on Military Construction, Vet- Today, AAPI communities continue to face FPS has shown that it is a leader within the erans Affairs and Related Agencies, I am discrimination and even violence, which is law enforcement and protection community. It dedicated to properly supporting our present often underreported. During COVID–19, hate is their work and dedication that brings us military members and their families and ful- crimes against AAPIs have grown exponen- closer to the vision of a Federal workforce and tially and the community is still living in fear. filling the promises made to our veterans. workplace that is safe, secure, and resilient In recognition of the continued threats that Their service deserves our nation’s respect moving forward. AAPI communities endure, Congress passed and recognition not just for this month—but Madam Speaker, I hope my colleagues will legislation that President Biden signed into law every day. join me in recognizing one of our Nation’s to ensure hate crimes against AAPIs are in- Move forward with strength (Imua). most critical Federal agencies.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.015 E25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2021 REMEMBERING AND HONORING CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MR. ceived support from EMBARC and RISE MARY LOTT WALKER RICHARD BATES AmeriCorps members—95 percent of whom were essential workers. HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER HON. TED LIEU When Iris is not making videos for EMBARC OF GEORGIA OF CALIFORNIA Iowa, she translates voter registration forms at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her church for free. In Iowa, it’s illegal for the state to translate official government forms, in- Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Tuesday, May 25, 2021 cluding election forms, which makes it hard for Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Mr. LIEU. Madam Speaker, I rise to cele- non-fluent English speakers to collect voting I rise today with a heavy heart to remember brate the life of Mr. Richard Bates, who information. and honor Mary Lott Walker of Blackshear, passed away outside Washington, D.C., on As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Georgia who passed away on May 12th at the December 31, 2020. He was a beloved hus- Islander Heritage Month, it’s important to note age of 85. band, father, and community member. the difficulties the Asian American and Pacific Mary loved her city of Blackshear, her state Mr. Bates was born in Washington, D.C., on Islander communities still face here in Amer- of Georgia, and her country the United States September 2, 1950 to Can and Sylvia Bates. ica. This week, the House passed the COVID– of America devotedly. In 1978, he married his best friend and the 19 Hate Crimes Act to highlight the increased After graduating from Georgia State College love of his life, Rose Bates. He served as ex- violence Asian American and Pacific Islanders for Women, Mary began her influential career ecutive director of the Democratic Congres- have encountered since the beginning of the in public education. sional Campaign Committee before joining the COVID–19 pandemic. Mary was also involved in politics, becoming Walt Disney Company, where he worked for Iris’s work is vital to putting an end to these the first woman in Blackshear to serve as 30 years. He opened Disney’s first Wash- hate crimes because her work as a translator Mayor pro-term. Through her work in Georgian ington, D.C., office, and served as the Senior allows folks to communicate and better under- education, politics, and historical preservation, Vice President of Government Relations. stand each other. That’s why I would like my Mary inspired young people to achieve great- Richard’s loved ones, friends, and col- colleagues to rise with me and recognize this ness. leagues remember him for his compassion, exemplary woman, Iris Tun, as our Iowan of Above all, she devoted more than 67 years sense of humor, and kindness. He was a pas- the Week. of membership and leadership to the sionate advocate for the creative industries Blackshear Presbyterian Church. f and was well-respected for his skill and knowl- Mary’s profound community impacts will be edge in his field. In 2018, he was elected to CONGRATULATING MASTER SER- felt for generations to come. GEANT LOUIS C. GRAZIANO ON My thoughts and prayers are with her fam- the board of trustees of an advocacy organization fighting for free speech and working in HIS DECREE AND MEDAL AS A ily, friends, and all who knew her during this CHEVALIER IN THE ’ORDRE NA- most difficult time. communications policy issues, the Media Insti- ´ tute. Most importantly, he was dedicated to his TIONAL DE LA LEGION f friends and family, and inspired those around D’HONNEUR’ HONORING GOVERNOR CARLOS him to do what they love and follow their ROMERO-BARCELO´ dreams. HON. JODY B. HICE Richard is survived by his wife, Rose; two OF GEORGIA HON. DON YOUNG sons, Ricky (Noelle) and Chris; brother, Rob- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALASKA ert (Judith); and other relatives. He will also be Tuesday, May 25, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missed by his canine-granddaughter, Betty. f Mr. HICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I Tuesday, May 25, 2021 rise today to pay tribute to Master Sergeant Mr. YOUNG. Madam Speaker, I rise con- HONORING IRIS TUN AS IOWAN OF Luciano ‘‘Louis’’ C. Graziano, a resident of the cerning the passing of my long-time friend and THE WEEK Tenth Congressional District of Georgia and a great leader, Carlos Romero-Barcelo´, former the last known surviving witness to the Ger- governor of Puerto Rico. Carlos passed away HON. CYNTHIA AXNE man surrender of World War II. His story is on May 2, 2021 at the age of 88. I offer my OF IOWA truly incredible, and his contribution during his deepest condolences to his family and loved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Europe is ones, as well as those whose lives he im- worthy of our nation’s everlasting gratitude. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 pacted during his tenure. On June 6, 1944, D-Day, Louis was aboard Carlos Romero-Barcelo´ was a timeless cru- Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to a landing craft with his men and landed upon sader for Puerto Rico. Throughout his life, he recognize an outstanding member of our com- the sands of Omaha Beach in Normandy led the fight for equal recognition of Puerto munity, Iris Tun, by naming her for Iowan of France. Once beached, Louis drove a truck Ricans, and I was especially proud to work the Week. full of gasoline onto the sand. With no place with him while he served as the Resident Iris is a co-founder and a family advocate at to go, he abandoned the vehicle and gathered Commissioner for the island in Congress. the Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and his weapons to get into the fight. He took up Carlos lived a life of public service for Puer- Resource Center (EMBARC) of Iowa, which is a position at the base of a cliff and fired a to Rico. He served as Mayor of San Juan and Iowa’s first and only refugee-led service pro- burst from a flame thrower to take out a Ger- then as Governor before being elected to be vider that strives to address shared issues and man machinegun nest. Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico in uplift all refugee communities. But, Madam Speaker, further up the cliff 1992. He dedicated his life to achieve equal Refugees from Burma began arriving in were even more enemy machinegun nests. In rights for the U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico. I Iowa in 2007 and 2008 as a priority class of quick thinking, Louis took a flare gun and fired was truly honored to know him and call him a refugees, part of the nearly 1.5 million refu- a flare into those positions hoping to direct the friend. gees that have fled Burma since the early fire of allied ships cruising just off the beach. I was proud to serve with him on the House 1960s. EMBARC was created in 2012 to help The gun crews on the ships responded as Natural Resources Committee. There we these new refugees settle into Iowa. At first, hoped, unleashing their fire from larger caliber worked together advocating for Puerto Rico, Iris helped the team provide resources and guns destroying those positions beyond. and I was proud to support his efforts to videos translated from English to Burmese Advancing beyond the shores of Normandy, achieve equality for the U.S. Citizens of Puer- and Karen, but their operation has since ex- the French city of St. Lo and Reims were soon to Rico. His tireless work deepened Puerto panded. liberated. It was in Reims that Louis’s skill in Rico’s relationship with the United States, and When the COVID–19 pandemic hit, his craft would come into play and eventually I was proud to stand by him as a leader of the EMBARC Iowa got to work creating videos afford him a seat to history itself. Upon estab- island. and informational resources about the lishment of a command post within the heavily We honor his legacy and mourn his loss COVID–19 virus and aid that was available in mined city, Louis was ordered to install Gen- alongside his family—his wife Kathleen, and 13 different languages to help those who had eral Eisenhower’s phone line. This phone line his children Carlos, Andres, Juan Carlos, and lost jobs, facing eviction and struggling with was vital for the General’s real time commu- Melinda—and our friends, the people of Puer- virtual schooling. Over the past year, more nication, helping to bring about a timelier allied to Rico. than 8,000 refugees and immigrants have re- victory.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.020 E25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E577 As allied forces fought to reclaim the town ton sports community. Obie operated the girls’ score the need to improve individuals’ financial of Bastogne, the Germans mounted a last- basketball program for 25 years, Clayton literacy and empower all Americans to make ditch counteroffensive known as the ‘‘Battle of Minor Hockey for 14 years, and the Clayton informed financial decisions. This is especially the Bulge.’’ In response, all troops were being Youth Commission for 4 years. He founded true for young people as they are earning their mustered to come to the rescue of encircled the local Maverick Ski Club and was selected first paychecks, securing student aid, and es- troops near the Belgian town of Bastogne. In as Clayton’s Citizen of the Year in 2003. Re- tablishing their financial independence. There- a dangerous mission, Louis and his Captain grettably, Obie passed away in June 2020 fore, focusing economic education and finan- had to search and find the lost armored ele- after a battle with cancer before the comple- cial literacy efforts and best practices for ment. They suffered frostbite, but their effort tion of the renovation. With the many years young people between the ages of 8 to 24 is was successful. After, Louis returned to Reims Obie had spent in this complex, I believe he of utmost importance. to recover. would be honored to be remembered so fond- I believe America should be leading the Among the buildings in Reims, there was a ly. world with the best-educated students who will ‘‘Little Red Schoolhouse’’ where General Ei- On behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional drive our economic innovation and success, senhower had his headquarters. It was there District, I would like to congratulate the Town so please join me in cosponsoring the Young that the unconditional surrender of Germany of Clayton on the successful completion of this Americans Financial Literacy Act. This act: was signed in the early morning hours of Mon- project. I hope that every person who walks Establishes a grant program in the Bureau day, May 7, 1945. Louis was there, in the through these doors looks to the example that of Consumer Financial Protection to develop room, as General Yodl of the German Army Obie left and embodies his love for the game and implement financial literacy programs for signed the articles of surrender. and above all his kindness to everyone he en- young people ages 8 to 24, Madam Speaker, Louis has served our Na- countered. Incentivizes the development of partnerships tion with integrity, excellence, and courage, f between institutions of higher education, local and we, as Americans, owe him an enormous educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, debt of gratitude for his incredible sacrifices to INTRODUCTION OF THE YOUNG and financial institutions to develop programs serve and protect our country at home and AMERICANS FINANCIAL LIT- aimed at young Americans in different phases abroad. He not only has earned the admiration ERACY ACT of their life; of his fellow Americans but that of our allies Ensures the development of evidence-based as well. On April 6, 2021, French President HON. ANDRE´ CARSON instructional material that is geared towards Emmanuel Macron approved awarding him the OF INDIANA targeted groups and addresses unique life sit- French Legion d’honneur, which is the highest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uations, including bankruptcy, foreclosure, stu- French order of merit that can be bestowed Tuesday, May 25, 2021 dent loans, credit card misuse; and upon an individual. For these reasons, I am Conducts ongoing assessment and account- honored to represent him in Congress, and it Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, ability of the program over the short- and long- is with pride that I ask my colleagues to join today I am pleased to re-introduce the Young term to ensure that grant money achieves the me in recognizing the life and legacy of Mas- Americans Financial Literacy Act. Financial lit- greatest impact. ter Sergeant Luciano ‘‘Louis’’ C. Graziano. eracy is critical to ensuring future financial re- I urge all of my colleagues to join me in sponsibility. Studies have shown that 88 per- f supporting the Young Americans Financial Lit- cent of Americans believe finance education eracy Act. CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF should be taught in schools and 92 percent of f CLAYTON ON THE COMPLETION K–12 teachers believe that financial education OF THE CEROW RECREATION should be taught in school, but only 12 per- HONORING DR. DIANE CULPEPPER PARK ARENA RENOVATION cent of teachers actually teach the subject. FOR HER SERVICE TO LAKE Yet, according to a 2020 survey, less than half TECHNICAL COLLEGE HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK of States require high school students to take OF NEW YORK a personal finance course, and less than 17 HON. DANIEL WEBSTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent of high school students were required OF FLORIDA to take a semester-long personal finance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 25, 2021 course. Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise I believe that Congress has an opportunity Tuesday, May 25, 2021 today to congratulate the Town of Clayton on and a responsibility to address the pressing Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Madam Speaker, the completion of the Cerow Recreation Park needs of individuals faced with the loss of it is with sincere appreciation that I recognize Arena addition and renovation project. Addi- their financial stability and the challenges of Dr. Diane Culpepper for her leadership and tionally, I rise to recognize Leonard ‘‘Obie’’ economic uncertainty. This should include fi- service as Executive Director of Lake Tech- O’Brien as the new wing is dedicated in his nancial literacy education reform and long- nical College. After more than a decade of honor. term solutions to prevent future personal finan- service, Dr. Culpepper will retire from Lake The renovation and addition were made cial disasters. Research-based financial lit- Technical College this August. possible through funding from the United eracy education programs are needed to Dr. Culpepper earned both her bachelor’s States Department of Agriculture Rural Devel- reach individuals at all ages and socio- degree in Business Administration and Mar- opment program. The Town of Clayton also economic levels, particularly those facing keting and her master’s degree in Vocation received grants from Empire State Develop- unique and challenging financial situations, Administration from the University of Central ment and the state Office of Parks, Recre- such as high school graduates entering the Florida. She earned her Ph.D. in Workforce ation, and Historical Preservation through the workforce, soon-to-be and recent college grad- Education from the University of South Florida. Regional Economic Development Council Ini- uates and young families, and to address the Dr. Culpepper has taught at all levels of edu- tiative. I am grateful that these sources of unique needs of military personnel and their cation from elementary to university. Before funding are available to support infrastructure families. High school and college students coming to Lake Technical College, Dr. Cul- updates and economic development projects who are exposed to cumulative financial edu- pepper served for twenty-three years in the in rural areas such as our district. Community cation show an increase in financial knowl- Career and Technical Education Department gathering spaces are the foundation of our edge, which in turn drives increasingly respon- for Orange County Schools at both the school North Country community and foster a sense sible behavior as they become young adults. and district levels. of neighborly spirit. This renovation will also According to the Government Accountability In 2010, Dr. Culpepper’s passion for edu- increase the economic impact made by the Office, giving Americans the information they cation led her to Lake Technical College. park arena, attracting more visitors and events need to make effective financial decisions can Under Dr. Culpepper’s leadership, Lake Tech to the space, promising prosperity for the be key to their well-being and to the country’s has increased enrollment, fostered new part- Town. Local businesses truly are the back- economic health. The global financial crisis, nerships with business and industry, and en- bone of the North Country and I will continue when many borrowers failed to fully under- hanced the quality of academic offerings. Most working in Congress to support them. stand the risks associated with certain finan- recently, at the direction of Dr. Culpepper, in The newly named Leonard ‘‘Obie’’ O’Brien cial products, and currently, the economic 2016, Lake Tech entered a partnership with wing is aptly dedicated in recognition of the hardships presented by the sudden disruptions Lake Sumter State College (LSSC) and began many years of service Obie gave to the Clay- caused by the spread of COVID–19, under- offering Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.024 E25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2021 Paramedic, GED and ESOL programs on the ’N’ Barrel Restaurant in Olean, New York, and fair election and served Colchester residents LSSC South Lake and Sumter campuses. congratulate the owners, Jim, Mike, and PJ as the Registrar of Voter for 25 years. Many And, in the Fall of 2017, Lake Technical Col- McAfee for reaching this milestone. happy marriages began with her proclamation lege opened the Center for Advanced Manu- The Beef ’N’ Barrel is a family-owned beef of ‘‘I now pronounce you husband and wife’’ facturing to meet the growing need to prepare and steakhouse restaurant located at 146 as she served as a Justice of the Peace. Her skilled technicians in machining, welding, fab- North Union Street in the Olean area that has selfless service to her community is unparal- rication, and other manufacturing careers. been celebrated for years. During our visits to leled. Dr. Culpepper has been a dedicated servant this establishment, we have been impressed I met Dot early in my career in Congress, to our community throughout her education by the ownership and staff, as well as the and her friendship over the years has been in- career. She also volunteers on several boards quality of service and products they provide. valuable. There are few in this district that including CareerSource Central Florida, the For fifty years, the restaurant has kept its knew their community as well as Dot did. She Manufacturing Association of Central Florida, doors open and satisfied customers, whether was a tireless campaign volunteer who never Florida Leaders for Career and Technical Edu- they were area visitors or life-long residents. shied away from all the ‘‘nuts and bolts’’ of or- cation, and the East Central Florida Regional The restaurant opened in May of 1965 ganizing a headquarters, leading phone Planning Council. under the ownership of Neil and Denis banks, lit drops or election day logistics. The It has been a personal honor to work with Goodemote but was later sold to Jim McAfee election eve ‘‘get out the vote’’ spaghetti sup- Dr. Culpepper. Her attitude of servant leader- in 1971. The restaurant has expanded over per at the Colchester Polish Club was a must ship and her dedication to quality education the years, from seating for fifty patrons to stop for Democratic candidates at every for Lake Tech’s students has been a testi- room for over three hundred in its current lo- level—including House Speaker NANCY PELOSI mony to her personal modesty and humility. cation. in 2006. The void her passing leaves is I am honored to recognize Dr. Culpepper The McAfee family has operated the Beef unmeasurable. I know her memory will con- and thank her for her dedication and many ’N’ Barrel with hard work, dedication, and tinue through her family—her son Jeffrey Wat- contributions to the Central Florida community. great effort over the years. We congratulate son; her daughter, Tammy and her husband Her commitment to excellence, leadership and them on their extraordinary efforts to keep this Ricky Keller; her brother Joseph Ploszaj; her service is to be admired, and may it inspire restaurant growing and thriving, providing a sisters Peggy Fedus and Mary Lou Johnson, others to follow in her footsteps. My sincerest delicious meal to all who visit. Whether it be and her two beloved grandchildren Tyler Kelly wishes and congratulations to Dr. Diane Cul- a daily special, item from the beef bar, burger and Taylor Watson. pepper and her family on her retirement. or other specialty, the quality of food and serv- Madam Speaker, it is an honor to represent f ice received is outstanding. constituents as honorable and impactful as IN MEMORY OF CATHERINE ANNE Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Dot. While we all mourn her loss, we can at ‘‘CATHY’’ GOVAN Body join me to recognize the fiftieth anniver- least find solace that her story, memory, and sary of the Beef ’N’ Barrel Restaurant in purpose lives on in through countless others. HON. JOE WILSON Olean, New York, and congratulate the own- I find it fitting that we, the People’s House, ers, Jim, Mike, and PJ McAfee for reaching add her name and character into the CON- OF SOUTH CAROLINA this milestone. GRESSIONAL ECORD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES R and ask that the entire f House join me in recognizing the life of Doro- Tuesday, May 25, 2021 thy Ann Mrowka, never forgetting the impor- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE tance of building our connections with others. OF DOROTHY ANN MROWKA Speaker, Cathy battled with breast cancer f over the years but was in remission when she succumbed to complications due to Covid–19. HON. JOE COURTNEY CONGRATULATING THE REPUBLIC Beloved daughter of the late Edmund Jo- OF CONNECTICUT OF AZERBAIJAN seph and Lorraine Govan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dear sister of the late Phillip Govan, Marge Tuesday, May 25, 2021 HON. PAUL A. GOSAR Govan, Michael (Gretchen) Govan, Anne (Dr. OF ARIZONA Soumi Eachempati) Govan Dickerson, Jim Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Dorothy) Govan and Char (Brian) Bond. great sadness that I rise today to honor the A Cherished aunt of Phillip (Dr, Jamie life of the late Dorothy Ann Mrowka, of Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Aprile) Gordon, Ellie (Jake and Reagan Rose) Colchester, Connecticut, who passed away at Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Berkey, Michael Govan, Brandon (Lezane) her home on April 29, 2021 at the age of 78. to congratulate the Republic of Azerbaijan on and Dawn Dickerson; Harrison, Carter and Known by everyone as Dot, her involvement in its 103rd anniversary of their annual Republic Gracen Govan; Kenneth, David and Alexis the civic and cultural communities of eastern Day as well as its 30th anniversary of inde- Bond. Connecticut made her beloved by many. pendence from the Soviet Union. Cathy was raised in Detroit and dedicated Born in New London, CT on October 13, I do not want my good wishes to be seen her later years to consulting Detroit mayors 1942, Dot spent her entire life in eastern Con- as ignoring the issues currently going on be- and serving as the executive director and necticut. Committed to education, she earned tween Azerbaijan and Armenia. I am putting founder of the Detroit Public Safety Founda- a Masters degree in Business Administration my faith and confidence that the hostilities are tion. which lead to a successful career as a com- resolved, and the appropriate borders will be Donations can be made in Cathy’s honor to puter programmer at AETNA insurance. She restored. Independence for Azerbaijan is a the Detroit Public Safety Foundation. moved to Colchester in 1973 and then married time to reflect on the territorial sovereignty and Online condolences can be left at http:// her beloved husband Lucien Mrowka a short right to independence for other nations as www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com/. A cere- time later. They were married for 38 years be- well, as liberty benefits everyone. mony honoring Cathy’s life will be organized fore he sadly predeceased her in 2012. Azerbaijan is an important partner in the re- this summer when COVID restrictions are Truly, there is not an organization in gion. I find this year’s occasion special be- eased. On behalf of the Govan family, we Colchester that has not been touched by Dot. cause it marks 30 years since Soviet occupa- thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. She was a devout parishioner at St. Andrews tion. The Soviet Union and its ideas of com- f Church serving on the Ladies Guild and the munism subjected millions of people to author- RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNI- First Friday Rosary Guild. Dot was an active itarian rule, stripping them of their natural, VERSARY OF THE BEEF ’N’ BAR- member of both the St. Joseph’s Polish Soci- human rights. However, the people of Azer- REL RESTAURANT ety and Colchester Grange No. 78. She was baijan have successfully emerged from this very involved with the Colchester Democratic dark period in history and continue to be a HON. TOM REED Town Committee, and the Federation of shining example of democracy and independ- Democratic Women. She was the recipient of ence. OF NEW YORK the Ella Grasso award by Connecticut Demo- It’s important that the people of the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crats not once, but twice and selected to serve States recognize the nations that emerge from Tuesday, May 25, 2021 on the Democratic State Central Committee. authoritarian rule to contribute to the ever- Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to Her service to the community did not stop growing push for liberty and self-governance. recognize the fiftieth anniversary of the Beef there. Dot was a fierce defender of a free and Azerbaijan, after being subject to centuries of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.027 E25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E579 oppressive rule under the Russian Empire and 17th of September 1956 in California. He was was a pivotal moment in the effort to deseg- USSR, were rewarded with the gift of inde- the proud father of Ms. Lynn Vernon. He is regate public transportation across the South. pendence. That is why this week we can greatly missed by friends, family, and commu- Thus when Rev. Morris became the senior proudly stand with our friends in Azerbaijan to nity members alike. We thank him for his ulti- pastor of First Baptist Church in 1972, it al- celebrate their 103rd Republic Day and share mate sacrifice to our Nation for the freedom of ready had a storied history. He did his utmost in our collective belief in freedom. all Americans. to preserve that history and ensure that his Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues I am proud to honor the service and sac- congregants and visitors alike never forgot the to join me in celebrating Azerbaijan’s Republic rifice of Private First Class Donald ‘‘Wayne’’ important role that First Baptist Church played Day and in recognizing our shared commit- Vincent. Pfc. Vincent was killed in action the in the march for freedom, equality, and civil ment to freedom, democracy, and the principle 25th of July 2009 in the Helmand Province, rights in our country. Indeed, at the lunches I of self-governance. I would like to share my Afghanistan. He was the proud son of Lee and attended with John and other Members of most heartfelt congratulations on this momen- Betty Sue of Gainesville, Florida. He is greatly Congress, Rev. Morris would remind us that tous occasion. missed by friends, family, and community his church had been founded shortly after f members alike. We thank him for his ultimate emancipation by those who had endured slav- sacrifice to our Nation for the freedom of all ery. When a fire destroyed their original HONORING FLORIDA’S THIRD CON- Americans. church building, the congregants banded to- GRESSIONAL DISTRICT’S GOLD I am proud to honor the service and sac- gether to build the current structure, donating STAR FAMILIES rifice of Lance Corporal Philip Paul Clark. bricks for its construction. For that reason, it is LCpl. Clark was killed in action the 18th of also known as the Brick-a-Day Church. HON. KAT CAMMACK May 2010 in the Helmand Province, Afghani- Rev. Morris understood that his pastoral OF FLORIDA stan. He was the proud husband of Ashton work reached far beyond the walls of First IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Guenther and son of Mike and Tammy Clark Baptist Church. He regularly volunteered his time as a mentor throughout the Montgomery Tuesday, May 25, 2021 of Gainesville, Florida. He is greatly missed by friends, family, and community members alike. community, and he served as Chaplain for the Mrs. CAMMACK. Madam Speaker, I am We thank him for his ultimate sacrifice to our Montgomery Police Department for more than proud to honor the service and sacrifice of Nation for the freedom of all Americans. two decades. The Operation Good Shepherd Army Sergeant Henry Levon Brown. Sgt. f program organized with other religious leaders Brown was killed in action the 8th of April from across the city endeavors to help law en- 2003 south of Baghdad, Iraq. He was the REMEMBERING REV. E. BAXTER forcement de-escalate encounters with resi- proud husband of Army Specialist JoDona MORRIS dents and promote cooperation instead of con- Brown and son of Elm and Rhonda Brown. frontation. I know that his presence and con- Sgt. Brown was known to be a quiet and reli- HON. STENY H. HOYER tributions will be greatly missed across Mont- gious man focused on his duty as a soldier OF MARYLAND gomery and its region. and role as a loving husband. He is greatly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I join in offering my condolences to Rev. missed by friends, family, and community Morris’ wife, Rebie, and their family as well as Tuesday, May 25, 2021 members alike. We thank him for his ultimate the entire First Baptist Church community. I sacrifice for the freedom of our Nation and all Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay will never forget the wisdom he shared with us Americans. tribute to the late Rev. E. Baxter Morris, who or his warm and kind welcome and the won- I am proud to honor the service and sac- passed away on May 2. His funeral took place derful meals we had over the years fixed by rifice of Army Sergeant Ed Santini. Sgt. on Saturday, May 15, at the church that he led the members of First Baptist. Santini was killed in action the 17th of March for nearly half a century. Many of us in this Now, he and John and Martin and Ralph 2007 near Baghdad, Iraq. He was the proud House knew Rev. Morris as a gracious host and so many other great men and women of husband of Astrid Santini and father of when we traveled to Montgomery, Alabama, justice and courage march on together in eter- Nayomi and Valerie. He is greatly missed by on the annual Faith and Politics Institute Civil nal peace. friends, family, and community members alike. Rights Pilgrimage. He and his congregants at f We thank him for his ultimate sacrifice to our the historic First Baptist Church welcomed us Nation for the freedom of all Americans. with a very moving service followed by a REMEMBERING AND HONORING I am proud to honor the service and sac- home-cooked meal that made us feel like we JIM WALTERS rifice of Sergeant Jeffrey David Smithson. Sgt. were part of their community. I spoke with him Smithson was killed in the line of duty the 11th at those lunches and, like so many others, HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER of December 2013 near St. Augustine, Florida. came to see his wisdom, patience, and grace. OF GEORGIA He was the proud husband of Celeste Ann I know that Rev. Morris, who was the con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and father of Madeline, Christian, Jeremy, and gregation’s longest-serving pastor, will be Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Colin. He is greatly missed by friends, family, deeply missed by all who knew him and wor- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, and community members alike. We thank him shiped with him. I rise today to remember and honor Jim Wal- One of my most cherished memories of for his ultimate sacrifice to our Nation for the ters who passed away on February 22nd at congressional pilgrimages to the First Baptist freedom of all Americans. the age of 83. I am proud to honor the service and sac- Church and other now-sacred places is shar- Throughout his life, Jim was no stranger to rifice of Major Gene Andrew Redding. Maj. ing the experience with my dear friend John making an impact and improving the lives of Redding died the 6th of September 2016 near Lewis. John would remind us of the time in others. Jim moved to Gainesville, Georgia in Lawtey, Florida. He was the proud father of youth when he helped organize and lead the 1971 where he raised his family and became Bryson James and Ella Grace. He is greatly Freedom Rides. That effort began 60 years a pillar of philanthropy and generosity in this missed by friends, family, and community ago this spring. In late May 1961, around community. members alike. We thank him for his ultimate 1,500 community members, Freedom Riders, He was a pioneer in the Georgia Industrial sacrifice to our Nation for the freedom of all and civil rights activists had gathered to wor- Loan Association, owning many loan offices Americans. ship at First Baptist Church, when they were and businesses throughout the state and I am proud to honor the service and sac- besieged by a mob of as many as 3,000 white country. rifice of Army Staff Sergeant John A. Reiners. supremacists. Joining John Lewis inside were Through his success, Jim gave back to his Ssg. Reiners was killed in action the 13th of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, community in countless ways. February 2010 in Zhari Province, Iraq. He was Diane Nash, James Farmer, and the Rev. He served on Georgia’s Board of Natural the proud husband of Casey and father of Ralph Abernathy, who was the senior pastor Resources, the Georgia Ports Authority, and Lex. He is greatly missed by friends, family, of the church at that time. It took a historic 40 different nonprofit organizations. and community members alike. We thank him intervention by President John F. Kennedy He mentored, encouraged, supported and for his ultimate sacrifice to our Nation for the and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, inspired all who met him, and Georgia will be freedom of all Americans. which involved calling out the Alabama Na- forever touched by his legacy. I am proud to honor the service and sac- tional Guard, to break that siege and save the My thoughts and prayers are with his family, rifice of Army Captain Leroy Campbell. Cpt. lives of those inside. That incident, known now friends, and all who knew him during this most Campbell was killed in the line of duty the to history as the First Baptist Church Siege, difficult time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.031 E25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Daily Digest Senate tween the Government of the United States of Chamber Action America and the Government of China. Routine Proceedings, pages S3385–S3465 Pages S3402–03, S3409 Measures Introduced: Thirty-three bills and six Rejected: resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. By 50 yeas to 49 nays (Vote No. 204), Cantwell 1796–1828, and S. Res. 232–237. Pages S3420–21 (for Wyden) Amendment No. 1975 (to Amendment No. 1502), to set forth trade policy, negotiating ob- Measures Passed: jectives, and congressional oversight requirements re- Tulsa Race Massacre 100th Anniversary: Senate lating to the response to the COVID–19 pandemic. agreed to S. Res. 234, recognizing the 100th Anni- (A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- versary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. viding that the amendment, having failed to achieve Pages S3410–13 60 affirmative votes, was not agreed to.) National MPS Awareness Day: Senate agreed to Pages S3401–02, S3403–08 S. Res. 235, designating May 15, 2021, as ‘‘National By 53 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. 205), Cantwell MPS Awareness Day’’. Page S3460 (for Crapo) Amendment No. 1565 (to Amendment No. 1502), to provide limitations on the authority Legal Counsel: Senate agreed to S. Res. 236, to of the President to modify trade agreements. (A authorize testimony, documents, and representation unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing in United States v. Wornick. Page S3460 that the amendment, having failed to achieve 60 af- Measures Considered: firmative votes, was not agreed to.) Endless Frontier Act—Agreement: Senate contin- Pages S3402, S3403–08 ued consideration of S. 1260, to establish a new Di- By 48 yeas to 51 nays (Vote No. 206), Cantwell rectorate for Technology and Innovation in the Na- (for Lee) Amendment No. 1891 (to Amendment No. tional Science Foundation, to establish a regional 1502), to impose limitations on research. (A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that technology hub program, to require a strategy and the amendment, having failed to achieve 60 affirma- report on economic security, science, research, inno- tive votes, was not agreed to.) vation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish Pages S3403–08, S3409–10 a critical supply chain resiliency program, taking ac- Pending: tion on the following amendments proposed thereto: Schumer Amendment No. 1502, in the nature of Pages S3401–10, S3413–16 a substitute. Page S3401 Adopted: Cantwell Amendment No. 1527 (to Amendment Cantwell (for Paul) Amendment No. 2003 (to No. 1502), of a perfecting nature. Page S3401 Amendment No. 1502), to prohibit the National In- A motion was entered to close further debate on stitutes of Health and any other Federal agency from Schumer Amendment No. 1502 (listed above), and, funding gain-of-function research conducted in in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of China. Pages S3402, S3403–09 the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture Cantwell (for Ernst) Amendment No. 1507 (to will occur on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Page S3416 Amendment No. 1502), to prohibit any Federal A motion was entered to close further debate on funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology. the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of Pages S3402, S3403–08, S3409 Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a Cantwell (for Daines/Cortez Masto) Amendment vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of Schu- No. 1787 (to Amendment No. 1502), to direct the mer Amendment No. 1502. Page S3416 President to enforce the intellectual property provi- A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached sions of the Economic and Trade Agreement Be- providing that at approximately 10:30 a.m., on D565

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Page S3417 No. 1710, with no amendments in order to these A motion was entered to close further debate on amendments prior to a vote on or in relation to the the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- amendments, with 60 affirmative votes required for sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the the adoption with the exception of Sullivan Amend- Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition ment No. 1911, and two minutes of debate equally of the nomination of Anton George Hajjar, of Mary- divided prior to each vote. Page S3416 land, to be a Governor of the United States Postal A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Service. Page S3417 viding that notwithstanding Rule XXII, the filing Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- deadline for first-degree amendments to the bill be ate took the following action: at 2:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Page S3417 tive Session. Page S3417 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- viding for further consideration of the bill at ap- tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S3417 proximately 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 26, Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- 2021. Page S3461 lowing nominations: National Commission to Investigate the January By 55 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 201), 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be Adminis- Act—Cloture: Senate began consideration of the trator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 3233, to Services. Pages S3387–94 establish the National Commission to Investigate the By 51 yeas to 48 nays (Vote No. EX. 203), January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Com- Kristen M. Clarke, of the District of Columbia, to plex. Pages S3416–17 be an Assistant Attorney General. Pages S3394–97 A motion was entered to close further debate on During consideration of this nomination today, the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, Senate also took the following action: and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII By 51 yeas to 48 nays (Vote No. EX. 202), Senate of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on clo- agreed to the motion to close further debate on the ture will occur upon disposition of S. 1260, to estab- nomination. Page S3394 lish a new Directorate for Technology and Innova- Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- tion in the National Science Foundation, to establish lowing nominations: a regional technology hub program, to require a Daryl W. Baldwin, of Ohio, to be a Member of strategy and report on economic security, science, re- the National Council on the Humanities for a term search, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, expiring January 26, 2024. to establish a critical supply chain resiliency pro- Genine Macks Fidler, of Florida, to be a Member gram. Page S3417 of the National Council on the Humanities for a Hajjar Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consid- term expiring January 26, 2022. eration of the nomination of Anton George Hajjar, Beverly Gage, of Connecticut, to be a Member of of Maryland, to be a Governor of the United States the National Council on the Humanities for a term Postal Service. Page S3417 expiring January 26, 2024. A motion was entered to close further debate on Lynnette Young Overby, of Delaware, to be a the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- Member of the National Council on the Humanities sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the for the remainder of the term expiring January 26, Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition 2022. of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine 3233, to establish the National Commission to In- Corps, Navy, and Space Force. Pages S3461–65 vestigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Nominations Withdrawn: Senate received notifica- Capitol Complex. Page S3417 tion of withdrawal of the following nominations:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:23 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D25MY1.REC D25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with DIGEST May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D567 Lynette Young Overby, of Delaware, to be a of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, all of Member of the National Council on the Humanities the Department of Defense, after the nominees testi- for a term expiring January 26, 2026, Phyllis fied and answered questions in their own behalf. Kaminsky, term expired, which was sent to the Sen- FINANCIAL SYSTEM SUPERVISION AND ate on April 29, 2021. REGULATION Daryl W. Baldwin, of Ohio, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: expiring January 26, 2026, which was sent to the Committee concluded a hearing to examine the Senate on April 29, 2021. semiannual testimony on the Federal Reserve’s super- Genine Macks Fidler, of Florida, to be a Member vision and regulation of the financial system, after of the National Council on the Humanities for a receiving testimony from Randal K. Quarles, Vice term expiring January 26, 2026, which was sent to Chair for Supervision, Board of Governors of the the Senate on April 29, 2021. Federal Reserve System. Beverly Gage, of Connecticut, to be a Member of AMERICA’S TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY the National Council on the Humanities for a term WORKFORCE expiring January 26, 2026, which was sent to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Senate on April 29, 2021. committee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Pro- A routine list in the Space Force. Page S3465 motion concluded a hearing to examine investing in Executive Reports of Committees: Pages S3419–20 America’s tourism and hospitality workforce and Additional Cosponsors: Pages S3421–25 small businesses, after receiving testimony from D. Taylor, UNITE HERE, and Shaundell Newsome, Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Sumnu Marketing, on behalf of the Urban Chamber Pages S3425–28 of Commerce Las Vegas, both of Las Vegas, Nevada; Additional Statements: Pages S3418–19 Bill Lupfer, Florida Attractions Association, Talla- Amendments Submitted: Pages S3428–60 hassee; and Drew Daly, CruiseOne, Dream Vacations and Cruises Inc., Miami, Florida. Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S3460 NOMINATIONS Privileges of the Floor: Page S3460 Record Votes: Six record votes were taken today. Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Lily Lawrence (Total—206) Pages S3393–94, S3397, S3408, S3410 Batchelder, of Massachusetts, who was introduced by Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- Senator Warren, and Benjamin Harris, of Virginia, journed at 8:22 p.m., until 10:30 a.m. on Wednes- both to be an Assistant Secretary, J. Nellie Liang, of day, May 26, 2021. (For Senate’s program, see the Maryland, to be an Under Secretary, and Jonathan remarks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Davidson, of Maryland, who was introduced by Sen- page S3461.) ator Bennet, to be Deputy Under Secretary, all of the Department of the Treasury, after the nominees Committee Meetings testified and answered questions in their own behalf. BUSINESS MEETING (Committees not listed did not meet) Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee ordered fa- BUSINESS MEETING vorably reported the following business items: Committee on Armed Services: Committee ordered favor- S. Res. 229, recognizing the devastating attack on ably reported the nomination of Christine Elizabeth a girls’ school in Kabul, Afghanistan, on May 8, Wormuth, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Army, 2021, and expressing solidarity with the Afghan Department of Defense, and 3,438 nominations in people; and the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space The nominations of Bonnie D. Jenkins, of New Force. York, to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Con- trol and International Security, Jose W. Fernandez, NOMINATIONS of New York, to be an Under Secretary of State Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a (Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment), hearing to examine the nominations of Frank Ken- to be United States Alternate Governor of the Euro- dall III, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of the Air pean Bank for Reconstruction and Development, to Force, Heidi Shyu, of Virginia, to be Under Sec- be United States Alternate Governor of the Inter- retary for Research and Engineering, and Susanna V. national Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Blume, of the District of Columbia, to be Director and to be United States Alternate Governor of the

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Inter-American Development Bank, and routine lists S. 1658, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act in the Foreign Service. of 1938 to expand access to breastfeeding accom- BUSINESS MEETING modations in the workplace, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Committee ordered favorably reported the following STOPPING GUN VIOLENCE business items: S. 1675, to improve maternal health, with an Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- amendment in the nature of a substitute; stitution concluded a hearing to examine stopping S. 1491, to amend the Public Health Service Act gun violence, focusing on safe storage, after receiving to improve obstetric care in rural areas, with an testimony from Maya Haasz, Children’s Hospital amendment in the nature of a substitute; Colorado, Aurora; Ted C. Bonar, End Family Fire at S. 1662, to increase funding for the Reagan-Udall Brady, Washington, D.C.; Joseph H. Bartozzi, Na- Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration tional Shooting Sports Federation, Newtown, Con- and for the Foundation for the National Institutes of necticut; Kristin Song, Guilford, Connecticut; and Health; Stephen Willeford, Sutherland Springs, Texas. S. 1301, to provide for the publication by the Sec- retary of Health and Human Services of physical ac- INTELLIGENCE tivity recommendations for Americans; Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in S. 610, to address behavioral health and well- closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- being among health care professionals, with an ligence matters from officials of the intelligence amendment in the nature of a substitute; and community. h House of Representatives Bianchi, M.D., Director, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Chamber Action National Institute of Child Health and Human De- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 86 pub- velopment; Francis S. Collins, M.D., Director; An- lic bills, H.R. 3470–3555; and 13 resolutions, H. thony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Res. 432–444 were introduced. Pages H2662–66 Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Gary H. Gibbons, Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2669–70 M.D., Director, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Institute; Norman E. Sharpless, Director, National Cancer Institute; and Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Direc- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she tor, National Institute on Drug Abuse. appointed Representative Trone to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2661 FISCAL YEAR 2022 DEFENSE HEALTH AND Quorum Calls—Votes: There were no Yea and Nay MEDICAL READINESS votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense no quorum calls. held a hearing entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2022 Defense Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- Health and Medical Readiness’’. Testimony was journed at 12:02 p.m. heard from Terry Adirim, Acting Secretary of De- fense for Health Affairs, Department of Defense; Committee Meetings Lieutenant General R. Scott Dingle, Surgeon General of the U.S. Army; Rear Admiral Upper Half Bruce APPROPRIATIONS—NATIONAL L. Gillingham, Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy; INSTITUTES OF HEALTH Lieutenant General Dorothy A. Hogg, Surgeon Gen- Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, eral of the U.S. Air Force; and Lieutenant General Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Ronald Place, Director, Defense Health Agency. Agencies held a budget hearing on the National In- stitutes of Health. Testimony was heard from the following National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services officials: Diana W.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:23 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D25MY1.REC D25MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with DIGEST May 25, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D569 KEEPING OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES THEIR FAMILIES SAFE AND READY: THE Committee on Oversight and Reform: Full Committee MILITARY’S PREVENTION AND RESPONSE held a markup on H.R. 2662, the ‘‘IG Independence TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and Empowerment Act’’; H.R. 302, the ‘‘Preventing Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Mili- a Patronage System Act’’; H.R. 2617, the ‘‘Perform- tary Personnel held a hearing entitled ‘‘Keeping Our ance Enhancement Act’’; H.R. 3327, the ‘‘No COR- Service Members and Their Families Safe and Ready: RUPTION Act’’; H.R. 1297, the ‘‘Air America The Military’s Prevention and Response to Domestic Act’’; H.R. 3367, the ‘‘Gold Star Children Act’’; Violence’’. Testimony was heard from Brenda Farrell, H.R. 3210, to designate the facility of the United Director, Defense Capabilities and Management States Postal Service located at 1905 15th Street in Team, Government Accountability Office; Patricia Boulder, Colorado, as the ‘‘Officer Eric H. Talley Barron, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Post Office Building’’; H.R. 3419, to designate the Military Community and Family Policy, Office of facility of the United States Postal Service located at the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense; 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the Colonel Steve Lewis, Family Advocacy Program ‘‘Joseph R. Lentol Post Office’’; H.R. 207, to des- Manager, Department of the Army; Colonel Andrew ignate the facility of the United States Postal Service A. Cruz, Chief, Air Force Family Advocacy Program, Department of the Air Force; Crystal Griffen, Dep- located at 215 1st Avenue in Amory, Mississippi, as uty Director Family Support, Commander, Navy In- the ‘‘Command Sergeant Major Lawrence E. ‘Rabbit’ stallations Command; and Lisa Eaffaldano, Assistant Kennedy Post Office Building’’; H.R. 209, to des- Branch Head, Prevention and Clinical Services, U.S. ignate the facility of the United States Postal Service Marine Corps. located at 305 Highway 15 North in Pontotoc, Mis- sissippi, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Marc Lucas Tucker THE CLEAN FUTURE ACT AND DRINKING Post Office Building’’; and H.R. 3175, to designate WATER: LEGISLATION TO ENSURE the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- DRINKING WATER IS SAFE AND CLEAN cated at 135 Main Street in Biloxi, Mississippi, as Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on the ‘‘Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building’’. Environment and Climate Change held a hearing en- H.R. 2662, H.R. 302, H.R. 2617, H.R. 3327, H.R. titled ‘‘The CLEAN Future Act and Drinking 1297, and H.R. 3367 were ordered reported, as Water: Legislation to Ensure Drinking Water is Safe amended. H.R. 3210, H.R. 3419, H.R. 207, H.R. and Clean’’. Testimony was heard from Jennifer 209, and H.R. 3175 were ordered reported, without McLain, Director, Office of Ground Water and amendment. Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency. SOLARWINDS AND BEYOND: IMPROVING THE IMPACT OF SANCTIONS IN AFRICA THE CYBERSECURITY OF SOFTWARE Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, SUPPLY CHAINS Global Health, and Global Human Rights held a Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Sub- hearing entitled ‘‘The Impact of Sanctions in Africa’’. committee on Investigations and Oversight; and Testimony was heard from public witnesses. Subcommittee on Research and Technology held a joint hearing entitled ‘‘SolarWinds and Beyond: Im- THE STATUS OF DROUGHT CONDITIONS proving the Cybersecurity of Software Supply THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN UNITED Chains’’. Testimony was heard from Matthew Scholl, STATES Chief, Computer Security Division, Information Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Stand- Water, Oceans, and Wildlife held a hearing entitled ards and Technology, Department of Commerce; ‘‘The Status of Drought Conditions Throughout the Vijay D’Souza, Director, Information Technology Western United States’’. Testimony was heard from and Cybersecurity, Government Accountability Of- Elizabeth Klein, Senior Counselor to the Secretary, fice; and public witnesses. Department of the Interior; Craig McLean, Acting Chief Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce; Joaquin Joint Meetings Esquivel, Chair, California State Water Resources No joint committee meetings were held. Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency; Craig Foss, State Forester, Department of Lands, Idaho; and public witnesses.

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D558) sistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, Department of the H.R. 1318, to restrict the imposition by the Sec- Interior, Radhika Fox, of California, to be an Assistant retary of Homeland Security of fines, penalties, du- Administrator, and Michal Ilana Freedhoff, of Maryland, ties, or tariffs applicable only to coastwise voyages, to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances, both or prohibit otherwise qualified non-United States of the Environmental Protection Agency, and 10 General citizens from serving as crew, on specified vessels Services Administration resolutions, 9:45 a.m., SR–301. transporting passengers between the State of Wash- Committee on Finance: business meeting to consider an ington and the State of Alaska, to address a Cana- original bill entitled, ‘‘Clean Energy for America Act’’, dian cruise ship ban and the extraordinary impacts 2:30 p.m., SH–216. of the COVID–19 pandemic on Alaskan commu- Committee on Indian Affairs: business meeting to con- nities. Signed on May 24, 2021. (Public Law sider S. 1471, to enhance protections of Native American tangible cultural heritage; to be immediately followed by 117–14) an oversight hearing to examine the COVID–19 response f in Native communities, focusing on Native languages one year later, including S. 989, to establish a Native Amer- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, ican language resource center in furtherance of the policy MAY 26, 2021 set forth in the Native American Languages Act, and S. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) 1402, to amend the Native American Languages Act to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native Senate American languages, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine to hold closed hearings to examine the intelligence com- the nominations of Tiffany P. Cunningham, of Illinois, to munity, 10 a.m., SVC–217. be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Margaret Irene Strickland, to be United States District and Education, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to Judge for the District of New Mexico, Ur Mendoza examine proposed budget estimates and justification for Jaddou, of California, to be Director of the United States fiscal year 2022 for the National Institutes of Health, and Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of the state of medical research, 10 a.m., SD–562. Homeland Security, and David H. Chipman, of Virginia, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Agencies, to hold hearings to examine budgeting for the Explosives, Anne Milgram, of New Jersey, to be Admin- future of forest management, focusing on rethinking resil- istrator of Drug Enforcement, and Kenneth Allen Polite, iency, 10:15 a.m., SD–138. Jr., of Louisiana, to be an Assistant Attorney General, all Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- of the Department of Justice, 10 a.m., SD–G50. lated Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: to hold budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2022 for hearings to examine the pandemic response and the small the Department of Commerce, 2 p.m., SD–124. business economy, focusing on an update from the Small Subcommittee on Homeland Security, to hold hearings Business Administration, 1:30 p.m., SD–215. to examine proposed budget estimates and justification Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: business meeting to con- for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Homeland Se- sider S. 89, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs curity, 2 p.m., SD–138. to secure medical opinions for veterans with service-con- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Re- nected disabilities who die from COVID–19 to determine lated Programs, to hold hearings to examine proposed whether their service-connected disabilities were the prin- budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2022 for cipal or contributory causes of death, S. 189, to amend the United States Agency for International Development, title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost- 2:30 p.m., SD–192. of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic each year in the rates of disability compensation for vet- Forces, to hold hearings to examine space force, military erans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of space operations, policy and programs, 4:30 p.m., dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of SR–232A. certain service-connected disabled veterans, S. 894, to Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a hold hearings to examine annual oversight of Wall Street health care occupation who are separating from the firms, 10 a.m., WEBEX. Armed Forces for potential employment with the Depart- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee ment of Veterans Affairs, S. 1031, to require the Comp- on National Parks, to hold hearings to examine the cur- troller General of the United States to conduct a study rent state of the National Park System, focusing on the on disparities associated with race and ethnicity with re- impacts of COVID–19 on National Park Service oper- spect to certain benefits administered by the Secretary of ations, staff, visitation and facilities, 10 a.m., SD–366. Veterans Affairs, S. 1095, to amend title 38, United Committee on Environment and Public Works: business States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Sec- meeting to consider an original bill entitled, ‘‘Surface retary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered

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by public institutions of higher learning that do not Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘A Shot at Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Pro- Normalcy: Building COVID–19 Vaccine Confidence’’, 11 gram, an original bill entitled, ‘‘The COST of War Act a.m., Webex. of 2021’’, and the nominations of Donald Michael Remy, Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Over- of Louisiana, to be Deputy Secretary, Matthew T. Quinn, sight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Consumer of Montana, to be Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, Credit Reporting: Assessing Accuracy and Compliance’’, Maryanne T. Donaghy, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assist- 12 p.m., Webex. ant Secretary (Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, markup Protection), and Patricia L. Ross, of Ohio, to be an As- on H.R. 164, to authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida sistant Secretary (Congressional and Legislative Affairs), to lease or transfer certain land, and for other purposes; all of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 3 p.m., H.R. 438, to amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter SR–301. Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act to extend the deadline for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and House Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Nutrition, other purposes; H.R. 1146, the ‘‘Community Reclama- Oversight, and Department Operations, hearing entitled tion Partnerships Act’’; H.R. 1619, the ‘‘Catawba Indian ‘‘The Future of SNAP: Moving Past the Pandemic’’, 12 Nation Lands Act’’; H.R. 1733, the ‘‘RECLAIM Act of p.m., Zoom. 2021’’; H.R. 1734, the ‘‘Surface Mining Control and Rec- Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, lamation Act Amendments of 2021’’; H.R. 2415, the Health and Human Services, Education, and Related ‘‘Orphaned Well Clean-up and Jobs Act of 2021’’; and Agencies, budget hearing on the Centers for Disease Con- H.R. 2641, the ‘‘Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hy- trol and Prevention, 10 a.m., Webex. dropower Development Act of 2021’’, 11 a.m., Webex. Subcommittee on Homeland Security, hearing entitled Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Resource Manage- Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, hearing entitled ‘‘Con- ment and Operational Priorities’’, 10 a.m., Webex. fronting Violent White Supremacy (Part V): Examining Subcommittee on Defense, hearing entitled ‘‘Defense the Rise of Militia Extremism’’, 2 p.m., Zoom. Environmental Restoration’’, 1 p.m., Webex. Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Gov- entitled ‘‘An Examination of the SBA’s Covid–19 Pro- ernment, oversight hearing on the Securities and Ex- grams’’, 10 a.m., Zoom. change Commission, 2 p.m., Webex. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Education and Labor, Full Committee, entitled ‘‘Full Committee Member Day Hearing’’, 9:30 markup on H.R. 3110, the ‘‘Providing Urgent Maternal a.m., Zoom. Protections for Nursing Mothers Act’’; and H.R. 2062, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity and Over- the ‘‘Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination sight, hearing entitled ‘‘Veteran Employment Amid the Act’’, 12 p.m., Zoom. COVID–19 Pandemic’’, 1 p.m. Zoom.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 26 10 a.m., Friday, May 28

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma ses- ation of S. 1260, Endless Frontier Act, with a vote on or sion at 10 a.m. in relation to Sullivan Amendment No. 1911, at 12 noon. At 2:30 p.m., Senate will vote on or in relation to Durbin Amendment No. 2014 and Kennedy Amendment No. 1710 to the bill. The filing deadline for first-degree amendments is at 2:30 p.m. Senators should expect additional roll call votes during Wednesday’s session. (Senate will recess following the vote on or in relation to Sul- livan Amendment No. 1911 until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gallagher, Mike, Wisc., E573 Reed, Tom, N.Y., E578 Gosar, Paul A., Ariz., E578 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E572 Axne, Cynthia, Iowa, E576 Hice, Jody B., Ga., E576 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E572, E577 Cammack, Kat, Fla., E579 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E579 Valadao, David G., Calif., E572 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E571, E573, E575, E577 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E574 Van Duyne, Beth, Tex., E573 Carter, Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’, Ga., E571, E573, E576, E579 Larson, John B., Conn., E571 Case, Ed, Hawaii, E575 Lieu, Ted, Calif., E576 Webster, Daniel, Fla., E577 Castro, Joaquin, Tex., E575 Neguse, Joe, Colo., E572 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E575, E578 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E578 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Young, Don, Alaska, E576 Evans, Dwight, Pa., E574 E571

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