E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 117 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 No. 46 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was Amen. of a well-rounded education. It helps called to order by the Speaker. f students become critical, creative f thinkers across subjects and eventually THE JOURNAL in their careers. PRAYER The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section Yesterday, I spoke with band and The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret 5(a)(1)(A) of House Resolution 8, the choir educators from Oregon, who are Grun Kibben, offered the following Journal of the last day’s proceedings is working to safely reengage students in prayer: approved. in-person music classes. I thank them, Holy God, a year ago normal was f and I am grateful that the American turned on its head, national pastimes Rescue Plan will provide funding to canceled their seasons, and Broadway PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE help schools open safely, including went dark. Since then, our whole lives The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman those important band and choir class- have been tragically upended, and our from New York (Mr. ZELDIN) come for- es. sense of health and welfare forever ward and lead the House in the Pledge Please join me in supporting music threatened. of Allegiance. education. But You in Your mercy have set be- Mr. ZELDIN led the Pledge of Alle- f fore us many who have stood firm in giance as follows: the face of this year of incredible dis- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the PROUDLY STANDING WITH GUN ruption and uncertainty. United States of America, and to the Repub- OWNERS God, we offer our deep-felt gratitude lic for which it stands, one nation under God, (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- for the frontline workers—medical per- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mission to address the House for 1 sonnel and first responders—as well as f those who have borne the responsi- minute.) bility for maintaining the Nation’s in- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, H.R. 8 frastructure in all its forms—sanita- The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- and H.R. 1446 are attempts by the Fed- tion, communication, transportation. tain up to five requests for 1-minute eral Government to exert more force We lift up to You in thanksgiving all speeches on each side of the aisle. over law-abiding citizens who want to protect themselves and their families. teachers, counselors, caregivers, and f parents who have upheld their commit- Let me remind my Democrat col- ment to the well-being and the future ARTS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE leagues that the Second Amendment of our country. IN OUR LIVES explicitly states that the right to keep I offer this prayer in these Chambers (Ms. BONAMICI asked and was given and bear arms shall not be infringed. because each of us, and the American permission to address the House for 1 Maybe they would remember that if Government itself, is beholden to the minute.) they carried a pocket copy of the Con- scores of Capitol Police, staff members, Ms. BONAMICI. Madam Speaker, stitution with them like I do every sin- and concession workers who, without these are challenging times for every- gle day. Apparently not. fail or fanfare, have executed their du- one, including for our Nation’s young I am proud to stand with the millions ties in humility and faithfulness. people, who are trying to cope with of gun owners in this great country For their sacrificial dedication, the growing up and learning during the who share an abiding gratitude for the hours of watch-standing and lost fam- COVID–19 pandemic. Constitution and the Second Amend- ily time, God, we owe them a debt of At this challenging time, arts edu- ment itself. gratitude for helping to bring us cation is more important than ever. Make no mistake, these bills are cre- through this tumultuous year. The arts provide a way to help people ated in bad faith. They are partisan When our words fail us and our ap- connect and cope; and after this crisis, shams that rob us of our freedoms. preciation for these noble public serv- the arts will continue to play an im- f ants proves inadequate, we pray that portant role in helping to heal. You would speak Your special blessing In recognition of Music in Our HELP IS ON THE WAY on them and give them assurance of Schools Month, I want to highlight the (Mr. GARAMENDI asked and was Your eternal reward. value of music education. My mom was given permission to address the House We offer our prayers to You in the a piano teacher, and I took lessons my- for 1 minute and to revise and extend strength of Your name. self. I know music is an important part his remarks.) 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. H1329 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:58 Mar 12, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11MR7.000 H11MRPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H1330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 11, 2021 Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, we have to continue his duties in an exemplary fashion, rise to echo the words of our President: to build on these efforts. I want to being helpful, a perfect representation Americans, help is on the way. thank all of my colleagues for coming for the many men and women behind The House of Representatives and together to fight poverty on a scale the scenes who hold this place to- Senate have passed the rescue bill, and that we truly need. gether. there is money for vaccinations, money f I, along with thousands of C–SPAN to open the schools, and money for junkies will miss you, Joe, and we all KAIA HENDERSON IS A HUMBLE small businesses. The opportunity to wish you well, the very best in the next LEADER revise and rebuild our economy is at chapter of your career and life. hand. The President will soon sign this (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given f legislation, and help is on the way. permission to address the House for 1 f minute and to revise and extend her re- ELECTION ISSUES IN WISCONSIN marks.) COMMEMORATING THE 125TH ANNI- (Mr. TIFFANY asked and was given Ms. TENNEY. Madam Speaker, the VERSARY OF JEWISH WAR VET- permission to address the House for 1 GOAT, the Greatest of All Time, that ERANS OF THE UNITED STATES minute.) is how Coach Mike Callan, the OF AMERICA Mr. TIFFANY. Madam Speaker, I winningest women’s basketball coach rise today to highlight one of the many (Mr. ZELDIN asked and was given in my hometown of New Hartford, New reasons for my objection on Wiscon- permission to address the House for 1 York, described junior sensation Kaia sin’s election certification. minute.) Henderson. A recent story out of Green Bay has Mr. ZELDIN. Madam Speaker, I rise Not only is Kaia one of the top 50 highlighted possible improprieties dur- today to commemorate the 125th anni- women’s high school basketball re- ing this past November’s election. The versary of the Jewish War Veterans of cruits in the Nation, she is also a story alleges that campaign operatives the United States of America. straight-A student, a humble leader, Jewish War Veterans was founded on acted as de facto members of the city and a viral sensation. Kaia scored her clerk’s office and disrupted a fair elec- March 15, 1896, by 63 Jewish Civil War 2,000th point this week, even with a veterans after several anti-Semitic tion process. dramatically shortened season due to I call on State officials to investigate comments were made claiming there the COVID virus. was a lack of Jewish participation dur- this serious matter, as election integ- Coach Callan describes Kaia as a spe- rity is the priority for an over- ing the Civil War. cial player whose work ethic shows on Since then, the Jewish War Veterans whelming majority of my constituents. the court and in the record books, have made it their mission to fight If signed into law, the recently where she holds at least 12 other school anti-Semitism and advocate for Jewish passed radical H.R. 1 will not only cod- records for the Spartans. Kaia herself servicemembers and veterans from all ify the types of issues we have seen remains humble, noting she is focused walks of life. across Wisconsin, it will disenfranchise Whether it was supporting Jewish on winning and helping her team get to many voters across our great State and servicemembers fighting Nazi Germany sectionals next season. our country. Kaia is inspired by her beloved mom, during World War II or establishing the f Kristen, who passed away in 2014, who National Museum of American Jewish was devoted to Kaia’s success. She also PROCEDURAL MOTIONS TO History, the Jewish War Veterans have credits her dad, Aurelius, and four big RECOMMIT never stopped supporting its members, brothers—Troy, Isaiah, and twins Jared Jewish servicemembers, and our vet- (Ms. DEAN asked and was given per- and Jordan—who push her to new lim- erans.