S3982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2018 Whereas, Currently, fewer than 25 states By Mr. SHELBY, from the Committee on By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and conduct systemic reviews of maternal deaths Appropriations: Ms. HARRIS): or have standing maternal mortality review Special Report entitled ‘‘Further Revised S. Res. 550. A resolution congratulating the committees; and Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget To- for their dominant Whereas, A bill pending before the United tals for Fiscal Year 2019’’ (Rept. No. 115–279). back-to-back championship victory in the States Congress, S. 1112, the federal ‘‘Mater- By Mr. ALEXANDER, from the Committee 2018 National Association Finals; nal Health Accountability Act of 2017,’’ on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, considered and agreed to. would require the CDC to support states and with an amendment in the nature of a sub- f federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal stitute: organizations in saving and sustaining the S. 2852. A bill to reauthorize certain pro- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS health of mothers during pregnancy, child- grams under the Pandemic and All-Hazards S. 198 birth, and in the postpartum period, elimi- Preparedness Reauthorization Act. At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the nating disparities in maternal health out- By Mr. ROBERTS, from the Committee on name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. comes, assessing the various factors that Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, with may contribute to maternal mortality, in- an amendment in the nature of a substitute: KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. cluding quality of care and systemic prob- S. 3042. A bill to provide for the reform and 198, a bill to require continued and en- lems in the delivery of health care, identi- continuation of agricultural and other pro- hanced annual reporting to Congress in fying solutions to address these factors, and grams of the Department of Agriculture the Annual Report on International developing appropriate interventions to re- through fiscal year 2023, and for other pur- Religious Freedom on anti-Semitic in- duce and prevent maternal deaths; and poses. cidents in Europe, the safety and secu- Whereas, Under the provisions of S. 1112, f rity of European Jewish communities, the CDC is required to establish a grant pro- and the efforts of the United States to gram through which states and federally rec- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND partner with European governments, ognized Indian tribes and tribal organiza- JOINT RESOLUTIONS tions would receive funds to establish mater- the European Union, and civil society nal mortality review committees; and The following bills and joint resolu- groups, to combat anti-Semitism, and Whereas, The purpose of these committees tions were introduced, read the first for other purposes. would be to collect data on pregnancy-re- and second times by unanimous con- S. 203 lated and pregnancy-associated deaths and sent, and referred as indicated: At the request of Mr. BURR, the name make recommendations on improving mater- By Mr. MARKEY: nal health before, during, and after preg- of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. RISCH) S. 3078. A bill to amend the Communica- was added as a cosponsor of S. 203, a nancy; and tions Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions Whereas, The enactment of S. 1112 will en- bill to reaffirm that the Environmental on making robocalls, and for other purposes; able states and the federal government to to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Protection Agency may not regulate share responsibility in identifying opportu- and Transportation. vehicles used solely for competition, nities for improving care, reducing dispari- By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. and for other purposes. ties, and implementing system changes re- NELSON): S. 540 lating to maternal health care, and to edu- S. 3079. A bill to amend title XVIII of the cate health care providers, pregnant women, At the request of Mr. THUNE, the Social Security Act to provide for the appli- their families, and the public about pre- name of the Senator from Maryland cation of Medicare secondary payer rules to venting pregnancy-related and pregnancy-as- (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- certain workers’ compensation settlement sociated complications and deaths; now, sponsor of S. 540, a bill to limit the au- agreements and qualified Medicare set-aside therefore, be it provisions; to the Committee on Finance. thority of States to tax certain income Resolved by the General Assembly of the State By Ms. MURKOWSKI: of employees for employment duties of New Jersey: S. 3080. A bill to reauthorize certain agri- performed in other States. 1. The United States Congress is respect- cultural programs through 2023, and for fully urged to enact S. 1112, the ‘‘Maternal S. 700 other purposes; to the Committee on Agri- Health Accountability Act of 2017’’ in order At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. to enable states and the federal government name of the Senator from Massachu- By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. to share responsibility in identifying oppor- setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- YOUNG): tunities for improving care, reducing dispari- S. 3081. A bill to identify and develop best sponsor of S. 700, a bill to improve the ties, and implementing system changes re- practices for the training of elementary and reproductive assistance provided by the lating to maternal health care, and to edu- secondary school counselors regarding career Department of Defense and the Depart- cate health care providers, pregnant women, counseling; to the Committee on Health, their families, and the public about pre- ment of Veterans Affairs to severely Education, Labor, and Pensions. venting pregnancy-related and pregnancy-as- wounded, ill, or injured members of the By Ms. BALDWIN: sociated complications and deaths. Armed Forces, veterans, and their 2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with S. 3082. A bill to promote registered ap- spouses or partners, and for other pur- the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted prenticeships and other work-based learning poses. opportunities for small and medium-sized by the Clerk of the General Assembly, to the S. 845 President and Vice President of the United businesses within in-demand industry sec- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, States, the Majority and Minority Leaders of tors, through the establishment and support the United States Senate, the Speaker and of eligible partnerships; to the Committee on the name of the Senator from Illinois Minority Leader of the United States House the Judiciary. (Ms. DUCKWORTH) was added as a co- of Representatives, and to every member of By Mr. REED (for himself and Ms. sponsor of S. 845, a bill to protect sen- New Jersey’s congressional delegation. BALDWIN): sitive community locations from harm- S. 3083. A bill to amend the Carl D. Perkins ful immigration enforcement action, f Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and for other purposes. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES to improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners, and for S. 936 The following reports of committees other purposes; to the Committee on Health, At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, were submitted: Education, Labor, and Pensions. the name of the Senator from Mary- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. land (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a Homeland Security and Governmental Af- WYDEN, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): cosponsor of S. 936, a bill to designate fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a S. 3084. A bill to require the Secretary of certain National Forest System land substitute: Homeland Security and the Secretary of S. 2221. A bill to repeal the multi-State Health and Human Services to allow Mem- and certain public land under the juris- plan program (Rept. No. 115–277). bers of Congress to tour detention facilities diction of the Secretary of the Interior By Ms. MURKOWSKI, from the Committee that house unaccompanied alien children; to in the States of Idaho, Montana, Or- on Energy and Natural Resources, with an the Committee on the Judiciary. egon, Washington, and Wyoming as amendment: f wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, S. 186. A bill to amend the Federal Power wildland recovery areas, and biological Act to provide that any inacation by the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND connecting corridors, and for other Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that SENATE RESOLUTIONS purposes. allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for The following concurrent resolutions S. 1095 purposes of rehearing and court review and Senate resolutions were read, and At the request of Mr. BURR, the name (Rept. No. 115–278). referred (or acted upon), as indicated: of the Senator from Missouri (Mr.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:49 Jun 19, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.030 S18JNPT1 June 18, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3983 BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor of S. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Mr. FLAKE) and the Senator from Min- 1095, a bill to ensure that the Secretary of 1974 to modify requirements related nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were added as of the Interior collaborates fully with to mortgage disclosures. cosponsors of S. 3032, a bill to amend State and local authorities and certain S. 2497 the Controlled Substances Act to pro- nonprofit entities in managing the Co- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the vide for a new rule regarding the appli- rolla Wild Horse population on Federal name of the Senator from New Jersey cation of the Act to marihuana, and for land. (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- other purposes. S. 1320 sor of S. 2497, a bill to amend the For- S. 3034 At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the eign Assistance Act of 1961 and the At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, name of the Senator from West Vir- Arms Export Control Act to make im- the name of the Senator from Lou- ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a co- provements to certain defense and se- isiana (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a co- sponsor of S. 1320, a bill to reform ap- curity assistance provisions and to au- sponsor of S. 3034, a bill to amend the portionments to general aviation air- thorize the appropriations of funds to Consolidated Farm and Rural Develop- ports under the airport improvement Israel, and for other purposes. ment Act to reauthorize the rural busi- program, to improve project delivery S. 2506 ness investment program, and for other at certain airports, and to designate At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the purposes. certain airports as disaster relief air- name of the Senator from North Da- S. 3036 ports, and for other purposes. kota (Ms. HEITKAMP) was added as a co- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the S. 1909 sponsor of S. 2506, a bill to establish an names of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mr. CASEY, the aviation maintenance workforce devel- (Ms. STABENOW), the Senator from name of the Senator from Michigan opment pilot program. Maryland (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- S. 2821 from Ohio (Mr. BROWN), the Senator sor of S. 1909, a bill to amend title At the request of Ms. SMITH, the from Alabama (Mr. JONES), the Senator XVIII of the Social Security Act to es- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. from Indiana (Mr. DONNELLY), the Sen- tablish a system to educate individuals COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. ator from North Dakota (Ms. approaching Medicare eligibility, to 2821, a bill to amend title 38, United HEITKAMP), the Senator from Missouri simplify and modernize the eligibility States Code, to provide for the treat- (Mrs. MCCASKILL), the Senator from enrollment process, and for other pur- ment of veterans who participated in Montana (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator poses. the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radi- from West Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) were ation exposed veterans for purposes of S. 1995 added as cosponsors of S. 3036, a bill to the presumption of service-connection At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the limit the separation of families at or of certain disabilities by the Secretary name of the Senator from West Vir- near ports of entry. of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) was added as a co- S. 3042 poses. sponsor of S. 1995, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 S. 2864 name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mrs. MCCASKILL, to improve the number of small busi- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- ness investment companies in under- the name of the Senator from Delaware sor of S. 3042, a bill to provide for the licensed States, and for other purposes. (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor reform and continuation of agricul- of S. 2864, a bill to amend the Home- S. 2076 tural and other programs of the De- land Security Act of 2002 to authorize a At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the partment of Agriculture through fiscal Joint Task Force to enhance integra- year 2023, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. tion of the Department of Homeland S. 3047 HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. Security’s border security operations 2076, a bill to amend the Public Health to detect, interdict, disrupt, and pre- At the request of Mrs. MCCASKILL, Service Act to authorize the expansion vent narcotics, such as fentanyl and the name of the Senator from Delaware of activities related to Alzheimer’s dis- other synthetic opioids, from entering (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor ease, cognitive decline, and brain the United States, and for other pur- of S. 3047, a bill to establish a narcotic health under the Alzheimer’s Disease poses. drug screening technology pilot pro- and Healthy Aging Program, and for gram to combat illicit opioid importa- S. 2937 other purposes. tion, and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. SMITH, the S. 2101 name of the Senator from Maryland S. 3064 At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the names of the Senator from Colorado of S. 2937, a bill to protect children af- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. (Mr. BENNET), the Senator from Cali- fected by immigration enforcement ac- SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator tions. 3064, a bill to amend the National from South Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) and S. 2957 Labor Relations Act, the Labor Man- the Senator from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO) At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the agement Relations Act, 1947, and the were added as cosponsors of S. 2101, a names of the Senator from New Jersey Labor-Management Reporting and Dis- bill to award a Congressional Gold (Mr. MENENDEZ) and the Senator from closure Act, 1959, and for other pur- Medal, collectively, to the crew of the California (Ms. HARRIS) were added as poses. USS Indianapolis, in recognition of cosponsors of S. 2957, a bill to amend S. 3077 their perseverance, bravery, and serv- the Horse Protection Act to designate At the request of Ms. SMITH, the ice to the United States. additional unlawful acts under the Act, name of the Senator from Maryland S. 2139 strengthen penalties for violations of (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, the Act, improve Department of Agri- sponsor of S. 3077, a bill to provide for the name of the Senator from Nevada culture enforcement of the Act, and for certain contracting requirements to (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a co- other purposes. promote fair and safe workplaces, and sponsor of S. 2139, a bill to amend the S. 2960 for other purposes. Food Security Act of 1985 to address At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the S. RES. 481 critical conservation conditions under name of the Senator from New Jersey At the request of Mr. HATCH, the the regional conservation partnership (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Maryland program, and for other purposes. sor of S. 2960, a bill to require health (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor S. 2490 insurance for the treatment of infer- of S. Res. 481, a resolution calling upon At the request of Mr. SCOTT, the tility. the leadership of the Government of name of the Senator from North Da- S. 3032 the Democratic People’s Republic of kota (Ms. HEITKAMP) was added as a co- At the request of Ms. WARREN, the Korea to dismantle its labor camp sys- sponsor of S. 2490, a bill to amend the names of the Senator from Arizona tem, and for other purposes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Jun 19, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.019 S18JNPT1 S3984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2018 S. RES. 549 U.S. Department of Education, roughly Whereas the Golden State Warriors cap- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, half of low-skilled workers are not en- tured their third championship in 4 years, the names of the Senator from Iowa gaged in formal or non-formal learning and their sixth championship in the history of the franchise; (Mr. GRASSLEY), the Senator from opportunities. The CTE for All Act Whereas this dominant championship vic- North Carolina (Mr. TILLIS) and the aims to change that by ensuring that tory of 2018 marks the first time a profes- Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. FISCHER) there are pathways for adult learners sional sports team from the San Francisco were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 549, in career and technical education pro- Bay area in California has clinched a back- a resolution designating June 15, 2018, grams. to-back championship title in 28 years; as ‘‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Specifically, our legislation will en- Whereas every single member of the 2017– Day’’. sure that programs funded under the 2018 Golden State Warriors team contributed to this championship, including , AMENDMENT NO. 2854 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act align with adult edu- Chris Boucher, , , At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, , , Andre the name of the Senator from Wis- cation programs and industry sector Iguodala, Damian Jones, , consin (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a partnerships authorized under the , Patrick McCaw, JaVale cosponsor of amendment No. 2854 in- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity McGee, , , tended to be proposed to H.R. 5515, to Act. The CTE for All Act requires con- , and ; authorize appropriations for fiscal year sultation with the state director for Whereas, despite capturing its third cham- 2019 for military activities of the De- adult education in the development of pionship in 4 years, the Golden State War- riors overcame a grueling NBA season, in partment of Defense, for military con- the statewide plan for career and tech- nical education. The bill calls for ca- which the team suffered a rash of injuries struction, and for defense activities of both during the season and in the playoff the Department of Energy, to prescribe reer and technical education programs run; military personnel strengths for such to include low-skilled adults among Whereas Kevin Durant was named Most fiscal year, and for other purposes. the special populations targeted for Valuable Player of the NBA Finals for the outreach and support and allows states second straight year, with 2 signature per- f to report separate performance indica- formances in Games 3 and 4 of the series, in- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED tors for adult career and technical edu- cluding scoring 43 points on the road in BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS cation students. The legislation makes Cleveland, Ohio in Game 3, and registering a adult education providers that offer in- triple-double performance in Game 4; By Mr. REED (for himself and Whereas Steph Curry similarly registered Ms. BALDWIN): tegrated education and training pro- signature performances in the NBA Finals S. 3083. A bill to amend the Carl D. grams eligible to receive career and series, in Game 2 when he scored 33 points to Perkins Career and Technical Edu- technical education funding. Addition- break the NBA Finals record for 3-pointers cation Act of 2006 to improve career ally, the legislation encourages career in a game, with 9 3-pointers made, and in and technical education opportunities and technical education programs to Game 4 when he scored 37 points, bringing for adult learners, and for other pur- include work experiences for their stu- his scoring average to 27.5 points for the se- ries; poses; to the Committee on Health, dents of all ages. We have worked with the adult edu- Whereas , Mike Brown, and the Education, Labor, and Pensions. entire team of coaches and staff have been Mr. REED. Mr. President, I am proud cation community and other stake- instrumental in developing the Golden State to reintroduce the Career and Tech- holders in developing this legislation. Warriors’ dynamic and record-setting style nical Education for Adult Learners or We are pleased to have the support of of play, and have fostered a positive, selfless the CTE for All Act with my colleague, the National Council of State Directors team spirit; Senator BALDWIN. of Adult Education, the Commission on Whereas Joe Lacob and Peter Gruber have Our legislation addresses the critical Adult Basic Education, the National built one of the most exciting and high-per- Skills Coalition, and the National Coa- forming franchises in NBA history; and need to expand educational opportuni- Whereas the dedicated fan base of the ties for working adults with low aca- lition for Literacy. Golden State Warriors has offered unrelent- demic skills. The need for strength- As a Nation, we are at our best when ing, passionate support to the team: Now, ening the skills base for working adults every person—no matter their starting therefore, be it continues to grow. Increasingly, mid- point—has the opportunity to develop Resolved, That the Senate— dle-skill and sustainable wage jobs re- their skills and reach their potential. (1) congratulates the Golden State War- quire education beyond high school. The CTE for All Act will strengthen riors for winning the 2018 National Basket- ball Association Championship, a back-to- Yet, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s the ladder of opportunity for adult learners who work hard every day to back victory after the team’s 2017 champion- American Community Survey data, 12 ship; percent (24 million) of working age provide for their families. I urge my (2) recognizes the historic achievements of adults have less than a high school di- colleagues to support this legislation all the players, coaches, and staff who con- ploma. Recent Department of Edu- and work with us to include these pro- tributed to the 2017–2018 season; and cation data show that only 5 percent of visions in the reauthorization of the (3) celebrates the pride exhibited by the adults with less than a high school di- Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Golden State Warriors, including their self- Education Act. less teamwork and extraordinary character, ploma have any type of postsecondary joy, determination, and hard-work. certificate, certification, or license f Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I compared to 27 percent of adults over- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS rise to introduce a resolution recog- all. Moreover, an estimated 36 million nizing—and commending—the Golden adults in the U.S. have low skills with State Warriors for overcoming a bat- nearly one in six having low literacy SENATE RESOLUTION 550—CON- tle-tested season to prevail as the 2017– skills and one in three having low GRATULATING THE GOLDEN 2018 NBA World Champions. numeracy skills. STATE WARRIORS FOR THEIR After going 16 and 5 in the postseason Our ability to grow the economy and DOMINANT BACK-TO-BACK CHAM- and sweeping the decrease income inequality will de- PIONSHIP VICTORY IN THE 2018 in the NBA Finals, the Warriors have pend, in large part, on our commitment NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSO- become back-to-back champions for to providing education and training CIATION FINALS the first time in franchise history, and programs to low-skilled adults. These Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and Ms. have won three championships in the workers are concentrated in fields such HARRIS) submitted the following reso- past four years. as construction, health care, manufac- lution; which was considered and They are now appropriately consid- turing, and hospitality. Expanding ca- agreed to: ered an NBA dynasty, and can easily reer and technical education opportu- S. RES. 550 lay claim to being the team of this dec- nities to these workers could enhance Whereas, on June 8, 2018, the Golden State ade. They are also now recognized as their career trajectories and strength- Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by one of the greatest teams ever assem- en their earning potential, fueling eco- a score of 108–85, to win the 2018 National bled. And what is frightening for the nomic productivity and growth for the Basketball Association (referred to in the rest of the league, is that it appears future. Unfortunately, according to the preamble as the ‘‘NBA’’) Finals in 4 games; this team is far from finished.

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