E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 116 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 No. 203 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER dress the House for 1 minute and to re- called to order by the Speaker. The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- vise and extend his remarks.) f tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the defeated Democrat can- PRAYER speeches on each side of the aisle. didate for Senate acknowledged South The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick f Carolina Republicans swept to remark- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: EXPIRING UNEMPLOYMENT able victories on the local, State, and Loving and gracious God, we give INSURANCE PROVISIONS Federal levels due to the coattails of You thanks for giving us another day. President Donald Trump and Vice (Mr. HORSFORD asked and was Help us this day to draw closer to President MIKE PENCE, providing the You, so that with Your spirit and given permission to address the House largest Republican majorities at every aware of Your presence among us, we for 1 minute.) level in 140 years. may all face the tasks of this day. Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, Despite biased fake news, our citizens Bless the Members of the people’s this global pandemic has devastated appreciate the lowest unemployment House. Help them to think clearly, Nevada’s economy, forcing thousands in history for African Americans, His- speak confidently, and act coura- of Nevadans to be laid off from work. panics, and Asian Americans, with the geously in the belief that all noble Nevada’s unemployment rate was highest employment ever for women service is based upon patience, truth, last reported to be 11.8 percent. My and youth. and love. hometown of North Las Vegas reported Peace through strength has been You know well the pressing issues the State’s highest unemployment rate maintained with rebuilding the mili- facing our Nation, most particularly at 14.6 percent. tary, and Promises Made Promises the COVID pandemic. Local and State Nevada’s families are hurting. Kept, the American Embassy is now in resources have been overwhelmed Constituents contact my office every Jerusalem. throughout. Grant our national lead- single day about their unemployment Out-of-State contributions of unlim- ers, especially, the wisdom and magna- insurance concerns, especially regard- ited millions to Democrats enriched nimity to do what is best, and may we ing the Federal unemployment com- political consultants as Democrats all join in a common will for the ben- pensation benefits which expire at the lost, while outspending every Repub- efit of all constituencies, even though end of this month. lican. Now that this pandemic is ravaging this will take some sacrifice. Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM survived May all that is done be for Your our country again, many States and lo- the over $150 million onslaught in greater honor and glory. calities are considering more stay-at- America’s most expensive Senate race. Amen. home orders. The most expensive House race ever f We in Congress must act to make led to Congresswoman-elect Nancy sure Americans who are unable to work THE JOURNAL Mace becoming the first female Repub- because of this virus receive the Fed- lican Federal official in history. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section eral unemployment compensation that 4(a) of House Resolution 967, the Jour- My opponent spent 15 times more they need to survive until we get a vac- than my prior opponent to receive the nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- cine that is free and available to every- proved. exact vote of 42 percent. one. We appreciate the voters. f It is my hope that any COVID relief In conclusion, God bless our troops, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE package that becomes law provides ex- and we will never forget September the tended unemployment insurance bene- The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman 11th in the global war on terrorism. fits, direct cash payments, and addi- from Nevada (Mr. HORSFORD) come for- f tional State and local funding so that ward and lead the House in the Pledge we can provide support to people who HONORING LAVONNA LEMONS of Allegiance. need it the most. Mr. HORSFORD led the Pledge of Al- (Mr. WATKINS asked and was given legiance as follows: f permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the TRUMP COATTAILS APPRECIATED United States of America, and to the Repub- marks.) lic for which it stands, one nation under God, (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, Kansas indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. asked and was given permission to ad- recently said good-bye to a very, very b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H6027 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:16 Dec 03, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02DE7.000 H02DEPT1 rfrederick on DSKBCBPHB2PROD with HOUSE H6028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 2, 2020 special woman, Lavonna Lemons. She North Schuylkill’s Spartans won a ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER was a tough Kansas woman who spent well-deserved football district cham- PRO TEMPORE most of her 71 years helping out other pionship at the conclusion of an The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- people. undefeated season. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair You see, she was a rape counselor. Palmyra’s high school girls field will postpone further proceedings She also helped at a homeless mission, hockey team won a State title in over- today on motions to suspend the rules and she took in abused children. She time, their first in 15 years; Southern on which the yeas and nays are or- would often open her home to anyone Columbia girls soccer won their second dered. in need. title in 3 years; and Bloomsburg girls The House will resume proceedings She was a fearless fighter, and the soccer won their State title. on postponed questions at a later time. world is a better place because of it. Mr. Speaker, Southern Columbia’s f On behalf of so many you helped, on high school football program is nothing UNITED STATES GRAIN STAND- behalf of my family, particularly my short of awesome. Southern Columbia, ARDS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF mother, Barbara; two of my dear under Coach Jim Roth, won their 11th 2020 friends; your daughters, Lora and Leia; State title. On both sides of the ball, from the floor of the United States this team dominates, and the Tigers Mr. PETERSON. Mr. Speaker, I move House of Representatives to you in have made their citizens of Columbia to suspend the rules and pass the bill Heaven: We love you. We miss you. We County and all of Pennsylvania very (S. 4054) to reauthorize the United will see you soon. God bless. proud. States Grain Standards Act, and for f And congratulations to Lake Lehman other purposes. football. I have known many of the The Clerk read the title of the bill. CONGRATULATING TRUITT The text of the bill is as follows: EAVENSON players on this great team since they were 6 years old, playing and learning S. 4054 (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and the game under Back Mountain Bob- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- was given permission to address the resentatives of the United States of America in cats Head Coach Dan Anderson and House for 1 minute and to revise and Congress assembled, other great coaches. extend his remarks.) SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Lake Lehman’s coach, Jerry Gilsky, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘United er, I rise today to congratulate Truitt led the Black Knights to a great sea- States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020’’. Eavenson from Carnesville, Georgia, on son. They came up short in the district SEC. 2. NOTIFICATION OF DISCONTINUANCE OF his retirement after 36 amazing years championship game, but they had a season of champions, and we are proud SERVICES BY STATE AGENCIES. at Georgia Power. Section 7 of the United States Grain Truitt began his career at Georgia of them. Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79) is amended— Power in 1984 as a distribution engi- f (1) in subsection (e)(2)(C)(i), by inserting neer, and he remained faithful to the ‘‘and affected customers or applicants for company’s values and operations ever COMMUNICATION FROM THE service of official inspection or weighing since. CLERK OF THE HOUSE services provided by the State agency’’ after He held a variety of leadership roles ‘‘notify the Secretary’’; and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (2) in subsection (j)(5), in the first sen- within Georgia Power, including, most BUTTERFIELD) laid before the House the tence, by striking ‘‘2020’’ and inserting recently, serving as the southeast re- following communication from the ‘‘2025’’. gion vice president since 2017. Clerk of the House of Representatives: SEC. 3. WEIGHING AUTHORITY. He was instrumental at fostering Section 7A(l)(4) of the United States Grain OFFICE OF THE CLERK, good working relationships with elect- Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79a(l)(4)) is amended HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, in the first sentence by striking ‘‘2020’’ and ed State officials, other Georgia com- Washington, DC, December 2, 2020.