Congressional Record, House, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (Vol. 166, No. 75)

Date: 2020-04-21

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The Congressional Record for Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Vol. 166, No. 75, of the 116th Congress, Second Session, covering a House of Representatives session called to order at 10:30 a.m. by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. BUTTERFIELD). The House proceedings include the prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and appointments under section 4020 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116–136): Ms. DONNA SHALALA by the Speaker and Mr. J. French Hill by Republican Leader KEVIN MCCARTHY. A Committee on House Administration statement reports $0.00 expended by the Office of General Counsel on outside counsel. The House adjourned until April 22, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. The issue lists executive communications and newly introduced public bills, including H.R. 6569 to make certain public hospitals eligible for Paycheck Protection Program loans.

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116 th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION
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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 No. 75

House of Representatives
The House met at 10:30 a.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE EXPENDITURES BY THE OFFICE
called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the OF GENERAL COUNSEL UNDER
pore (Mr. BUTTERFIELD). gentleman from Florida (Mr. MAST) HOUSE RESOLUTION 6, 116TH
f come forward and lead the House in the CONGRESS
DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Pledge of Allegiance. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
PRO TEMPORE Mr. MAST led the Pledge of Alle- COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION,
giance as follows: Washington, DC, April 21, 2020.
The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Hon. NANCY PELOSI,
fore the House the following commu- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the
Speaker, House of Representatives,
United States of America, and to the Repub-
nication from the Speaker: lic for which it stands, one nation under God,
Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC, DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to section
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
April 21, 2020. 302(c) of House Resolution 6 (116th Congress)
I hereby appoint the Honorable G.K. f I hereby submit the attached statement
BUTTERFIELD to act as Speaker pro tempore ‘‘setting forth the aggregate amounts ex-
APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL TO pended by the Office of General Counsel on
on this day.
NANCY PELOSI,
THE CONGRESSIONAL OVER- outside counsel and other experts pursuant
Speaker of the House of Representatives. SIGHT COMMISSION to this title on a quarterly basis’’ for the
quarter beginning on January 1, 2020 and
f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ending on March 31, 2020, for publication in
PRAYER ant to section 4020 of the Coronavirus the Congressional Record.
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Sincerely,
The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick (P.L. 116–136), and the order of the ZOE LOFGREN,
J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: House of January 3, 2019, the Chair an- Chairperson.
God of mercy, thank You for giving nounces the Speaker’s appointment of
us another day. the following individual on the part of AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXPENDED ON OUTSIDE COUNSEL
Inspire the Members of this people’s OR OTHER EXPERTS—H. RES. 6
the House to the Congressional Over-
House, as they continue to work from
sight Commission: January 1–March 31, 2019 ....................................................... $0.00
home, to bring comfort and assistance
Ms. DONNA SHALALA, Coral Gables, April–June 30, 2019 .................................................................. $0.00
in their districts as they are able to do.
Florida July 1–September 30, 2019 ....................................................... $0.00
As the habits and customs of the Na- October 1–December 31, 2019 .................................................. $0.00
tion change, may those who mourn the f January 1–March 31, 2020 ....................................................... $0.00
loss of loved ones, those who mourn the COMMUNICATION FROM THE Total .................................................................................. $0.00
loss of lifelong businesses look for the REPUBLICAN LEADER
open window of futures we never need- f
ed to imagine before. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be-
fore the House the following commu- ADJOURNMENT
While some States begin to loosen
precautionary measures, give wisdom nication from the Honorable KEVIN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
and good judgment to America’s citi- MCCARTHY, Republican Leader: ant to section 7(b) of House Resolution
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 891, the House stands adjourned until
zens.
Washington, DC, April 20, 2020. 1:00 p.m. tomorrow.
Please inspire the governors in this Hon. NANCY PELOSI,
country to make wise judgments, Speaker of the House,
Thereupon (at 10 o’clock and 33 min-
mindful of the important balance of Washington, DC. utes a.m.), under its previous order, the
concerns for health as well as economy. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER, Pursuant to Sec- House adjourned until Wednesday,
May everything done this day be for tion 4020 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and April 22, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
Your greater honor and glory. Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 (P.L. f
Amen. 116–136), I am pleased to appoint the fol-
lowing Member to the Congressional Over- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS,
f sight Commission: ETC.
THE JOURNAL Mr. J. French Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive
Thank you for your attention to this mat-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ter.
communications were taken from the
ant to section 7(a) of House Resolution Sincerely, Speaker’s table and referred as follows:
891, the Journal of the last day’s pro- KEVIN MCCARTHY, 4239. A letter from the Director, Regula-
ceedings is approved. Republican Leader. tions Policy and Management Staff, Food

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H1898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2020
and Drug Administration, transmitting the to be subsequently determined by the Speak- By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska (for him-
Department’s final rule — Office of Regu- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- self, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, and Mr.
latory Affairs Division Director; Technical visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ARRINGTON):
Amendments [Docket No.: FDA-2019-N-0011] committee concerned. H.R. 6569. A bill to provide that certain
received April 14, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Ms. BARRAGÁN (for herself, Mr. public hospitals are eligible for loans under
801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 BUTTERFIELD, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, the Paycheck Protection Program, and for
Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Mr. LUJÁN, Mr. CÁRDENAS, Mr. SOTO, other purposes; to the Committee on Small
Commerce. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. VELÁZQUEZ, Business.
4240. A letter from the Inspector General, Ms. NORTON, Ms. MOORE, Mr. COHEN, By Mr. BANKS:
Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mrs. NAPOLI- H.R. 6570. A bill to require software mar-
the Commission’s response to requested in- TANO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. ketplace operators and developers of covered
formation regarding the whistleblower pro- KILDEE, Mr. MORELLE, Mr. DANNY K. foreign software to provide to consumers a
tections and practices at the Federal Mari- DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. HIGGINS of warning prior to the download of such soft-
time Commission; to the Committee on New York): ware, and for other purposes; to the Com-
Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 6561. A bill to authorize the Director mittee on Energy and Commerce.
f of the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- By Mr. BIGGS (for himself, Ms.
vention to carry out a Social Determinants GABBARD, Mr. BANKS, Mrs.
PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of Health Program, and for other purposes; RADEWAGEN, Mr. STANTON, Mr.
Under clause 2 of rule XII, public to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAETZ, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mrs.
By Mr. MCHENRY: LESKO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. MCKINLEY,
bills and resolutions of the following H.R. 6562. A bill to suspend the contribu- Mr. GOSAR, and Mr. LAMBORN):
titles were introduced and severally re- tion limitations for certain tax-preferred re- H.R. 6571. A bill to require the Secretary of
ferred, as follows: tirement accounts; to the Committee on Veterans Affairs to formally recognize care-
[Omitted from the Record of April 17, 2020] Ways and Means. givers of veterans, notify veterans and care-
By Ms. ESHOO (for herself and Ms. By Ms. MENG: givers of clinical determinations relating to
BLUNT ROCHESTER): H.R. 6563. A bill to provide for E-Rate sup- eligibility for caregiver programs, and tem-
H.R. 6557. A bill to amend title XIX of the port for Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, porarily extend benefits for veterans who are
Social Security Act to increase the Federal and connected devices during emergency pe- determined ineligible for the family care-
medical assistance percentage under the riods relating to COVID-19, and for other giver program, and for other purposes; to the
Medicaid program for States providing cer- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
tain coverage relating to covered outpatient Commerce. By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself and Mr.
drugs, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. HARDER of California (for him- COX of California):
mittee on Energy and Commerce. self and Mr. VAN DREW): H.R. 6572. A bill to direct the Secretary of
By Mr. WEBER of Texas (for himself, H.R. 6564. A bill to amend the Families Health and Human Services, acting through
Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. YOUNG, First Coronavirus Response Act to include the Director of the Centers for Disease Con-
and Mr. CLOUD): the fresh fruit and vegetable program under trol and Prevention, to carry out a national
H.R. 6558. A bill to amend the Immigration the Richard B. Russell National School campaign to increase awareness and knowl-
and Nationality Act by extending the period Lunch Act as a qualified program for pur- edge of COVID-19; to the Committee on En-
of time for which a conditional permit to poses of certain national school lunch pro- ergy and Commerce.
land temporarily may be granted to an alien gram requirement waivers addressing By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for her-
seafarer engaged in ship-to-ship cargo trans- COVID-19, and for other purposes; to the self, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. CARSON of Indi-
fer operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and Labor. ana, Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire,
Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. GOMEZ (for himself, Mr. HARD- Mr. RUSH, Mr. SOTO, Mr. CASE, Ms.
ER of California, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. HECK):
[Submitted April 21, 2020]
GARCÍA of Illinois, Mr. SOTO, Ms. H.R. 6573. A bill to amend title 10, United
By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia (for himself, BARRAGÁN, Mr. CÁRDENAS, Ms. States Code, to authorize the Secretary of
Ms. ADAMS, Ms. SHALALA, Mr. COURT- SÁNCHEZ, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. WILSON Defense to temporarily waive cost-sharing
NEY, Ms. NORTON, Ms. WILSON of Flor- of Florida, Mr. KILMER, Mr. KENNEDY, amounts under the TRICARE pharmacy ben-
ida, Mrs. BEATTY, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- efits program during certain declared emer-
Ms. FUDGE, Mr. NORCROSS, Ms. WILD, fornia, Mr. COX of California, Mr. gencies; to the Committee on Armed Serv-
Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. ENGEL, COHEN, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. ices.
Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. ROSE of New York, CARBAJAL, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. JACKSON By Mr. BROWN of Maryland (for him-
Ms. FINKENAUER, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. LEE, and Mr. TED LIEU of California): self, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. HOULAHAN, Ms.
COHEN, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. LEVIN of H.R. 6565. A bill to ensure that low-income ESCOBAR, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. CISNEROS,
Michigan, Mr. TRONE, Mrs. MCBATH, college students are eligible for emergency Mr. VELA, Ms. HAALAND, and Mr.
Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. MORELLE, Mr. supplemental nutrition assistance program CARBAJAL):
POCAN, Mr. SUOZZI, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. benefits; to the Committee on Agriculture. H.R. 6574. A bill to direct the Secretary of
OMAR, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, and Mr. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- Defense to standardize, collect, and analyze
GRIJALVA): self and Mr. SIRES): information on the demographics of appli-
H.R. 6559. A bill to require the Occupa- H.R. 6566. A bill to ensure that an indi- cants to military service academies, and for
tional Safety and Health Administration to vidual who has purchased an airline ticket other purposes; to the Committee on Armed
promulgate an emergency temporary stand- through an air carrier or a third-party is re- Services.
ard to protect employees from occupational imbursed during the covered emergency pe- By Mr. BROWN of Maryland (for him-
exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and for other pur- riod; to the Committee on Financial Serv- self, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. RASKIN,
poses; to the Committee on Education and ices. Mr. TRONE, Mr. BACON, Mr. SMITH of
Labor, and in addition to the Committee on By Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania New Jersey, Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois,
Energy and Commerce, for a period to be (for himself and Mr. EVANS): Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. ESPAILLAT, and
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in H.R. 6567. A bill to provide an exclusion Mr. BOST):
each case for consideration of such provi- from gross income for certain workers; to H.R. 6575. A bill to amend title 49, United
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the the Committee on Ways and Means. States Code, to establish a national transit
committee concerned. By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for her- frontline workforce training center, and for
By Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Mr. self, Mrs. TRAHAN, and Mr. PAS- other purposes; to the Committee on Trans-
RUSH, Ms. HAALAND, Ms. JACKSON CRELL): portation and Infrastructure.
LEE, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. CASTEN of Il- H.R. 6568. A bill to require group health By Mr. CICILLINE (for himself and
linois, and Ms. KUSTER of New Hamp- plans and health insurance issuers offering Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New
shire): group or individual health insurance cov- York):
H.R. 6560. A bill to mobilize individuals in erage to provide coverage without imposing H.R. 6576. A bill to prohibit depository in-
the United States in the fight against any cost sharing requirements for certain stitutions from assessing overdraft and non-
coronavirus by expanding volunteer opportu- items and services furnished during any por- sufficient fund fees during the novel
nities in AmeriCorps, expanding employment tion of the COVID-19 emergency period, and coronavirus crisis and other disasters, and
opportunities at the Federal Emergency for other purposes; to the Committee on En- for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi-

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Management Agency, and utilizing the ex- ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the nancial Services.
pertise of Peace Corps volunteer leaders Committees on Ways and Means, and Edu- By Mr. COX of California (for himself
whose service ended on March 15, 2020, and cation and Labor, for a period to be subse- and Ms. JUDY CHU of California):
for other purposes; to the Committee on quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 6577. A bill to direct the Secretary of
Education and Labor, and in addition to the case for consideration of such provisions as Health and Human Services to award grants
Committees on Transportation and Infra- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee or contracts to public or private entities to
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increase factual awareness and knowledge of Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. CASTRO of the Veterans Community Care Program and
COVID-19; to the Committee on Energy and Texas, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Veterans Care Agreements during the
Commerce. Mr. CLAY, Mr. CORREA, Mr. CROW, Mr. COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes;
By Mr. CROW (for himself and Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
BURGESS): DEGETTE, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mrs. DIN- By Mr. PERLMUTTER (for himself,
H.R. 6578. A bill to amend the Public GELL, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. Mr. MORELLE, Mr. CASTRO of Texas,
Health Service Act to establish the Public EVANS, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. GARCÍA of Illi- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr.
Health Workforce Loan Repayment Pro- nois, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. WELCH, Mr. BEYER, Mr. KILMER, Mr.
gram; to the Committee on Energy and Com- HAALAND, Mr. HASTINGS, Mrs. HAYES, VEASEY, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. RASKIN, Ms.
merce. Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. DEAN, Mr. RYAN, Ms. ADAMS, Mr.
By Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of DEFAZIO, Mr. CROW, Mr. SEAN PAT-
RASKIN, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. COHEN, Georgia, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KENNEDY, RICK MALONEY of New York, Mr.
Mr. BEYER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KILMER, Mr. LARSON CASE, Ms. DEGETTE, and Mrs. HAYES):
KHANNA, Mr. POCAN, Ms. SCHA- of Connecticut, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. H.R. 6592. A bill to provide for an enhanced
KOWSKY, Mr. WELCH, Ms. WILD, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. Coronavirus relief fund, and for other pur-
DEFAZIO, Ms. JAYAPAL, and Ms. LOWENTHAL, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Oversight and
OMAR): MCEACHIN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. Reform.
H.R. 6579. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- MEEKS, Ms. MENG, Ms. MOORE, Mr. By Mr. SAN NICOLAS (for himself, Mr.
enue Code of 1986 to allow certain taxpayers MOULTON, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. NAPOLI- SABLAN, and Ms. PLASKETT):
a 2-year carryback of net operating losses TANO, Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. NORTON, Ms.
H.R. 6593. A bill to amend certain retire-
and to restore and make permanent the limi- ment provisions for judges serving in terri-
OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. OMAR, Mr.
tation on excess business losses of non-cor- torial district courts, and for other purposes;
PAYNE, Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. POCAN,
porate taxpayers; to the Committee on Ways to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. RASKIN, Mr. RUSH, Ms. SÁNCHEZ,
and Means. By Ms. TITUS (for herself, Mr.
Ms. SCANLON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr.
By Mrs. FLETCHER (for herself, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. GOSAR,
DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. SCOTT of
BURGESS, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. ARM- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, and
Virginia, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SEWELL
STRONG, Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla-
Mrs. LEE of Nevada):
of Alabama, Ms. SHALALA, Mr. SMITH H.R. 6594. A bill to provide that businesses
homa, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. GONZALEZ of Washington, Mr. SOTO, Ms. SPEIER, with legal gaming revenue are eligible for
of Texas, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. certain assistance relating to COVID-19, and
and Mr. FLORES): TLAIB, Mr. TONKO, Mrs. TORRES of
H.R. 6580. A bill to appropriate funds for for other purposes; to the Committee on
California, Mrs. TRAHAN, Ms. UNDER- Small Business.
the SPR Petroleum Account; to the Com- WOOD, Ms. VELÁZQUEZ, Ms. By Mr. BALDERSON (for himself, Mr.
mittee on Appropriations, and in addition to WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. WATERS, GOSAR, Mr. HAGEDORN, and Mr. TIP-
the Committee on the Budget, for a period to Ms. WILD, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. TON):
be subsequently determined by the Speaker, DEFAZIO, and Ms. SPANBERGER): H. Res. 930. A resolution supporting the re-
in each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 6585. A bill to require the Centers for siliency of America’s small businesses; to the
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Disease Control and Prevention to collect Committee on Small Business.
committee concerned. and report certain data concerning COVID- By Mr. COHEN (for himself and Ms.
By Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois (for himself, 19; to the Committee on Energy and Com- FOXX of North Carolina):
Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. merce, and in addition to the Committee on H. Res. 931. A resolution congratulating
LYNCH, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. LEVIN of Natural Resources, for a period to be subse- the people of the Republic of Turkey and
Michigan, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Turkish Americans nationwide on Turkish
NORTON, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as National Sovereignty and Children’s Day; to
POCAN, Mr. RUSH, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
COHEN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. TLAIB, and concerned. By Mr. MCEACHIN (for himself, Mr.
Mr. CARSON of Indiana): By Mr. KINZINGER: GRIJALVA, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms.
H.R. 6581. A bill to ensure international fi- H.R. 6586. A bill to prohibit the creation CASTOR of Florida, Mr. ENGEL, Mr.
nancial institution support for a robust and use of fake social media accounts or pro- SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SMITH of
international response to the global COVID- files and the sending of fraudulent emails or Washington, Mr. TAKANO, Ms.
19 pandemic; to the Committee on Financial other electronic messages, and to require VELÁZQUEZ, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr.
Services. certain social media companies to remove DEUTCH, Mr. KILMER, Mr. TONKO, Mr.
By Mrs. HAYES: fake or harmful accounts and profiles from RUSH, Mr. LUJÁN, Ms. ADAMS, Mrs.
H.R. 6582. A bill to exclude from income their platforms; to the Committee on Energy AXNE, Ms. BARRAGÁN, Ms. BASS, Mrs.
and resources certain Federal pandemic un- and Commerce. BEATTY, Mr. BERA, Mr. BEYER, Mr.
employment compensation for the purpose of By Mr. KINZINGER: BLUMENAUER, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER,
determining income under the supplemental H.R. 6587. A bill to prohibit the creation Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE
nutrition assistance program; to the Com- and use of fake social media accounts or pro- of Pennsylvania, Mr. BROWN of Mary-
mittee on Agriculture. files and the sending of fraudulent emails or land, Ms. BROWNLEY of California,
By Ms. HOULAHAN (for herself and other electronic messages; to the Committee Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. CARSON of Indi-
Mr. LARSON of Connecticut): on the Judiciary. ana, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. CASE, Mr.
H.R. 6583. A bill to amend title XVIII of the By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI (for him- CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. CISNEROS, Ms.
Social Security Act to establish a risk cor- self and Mr. NORMAN): CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE
ridor program for Medicare Advantage plans H.R. 6588. A bill to establish the Homeland
of New York, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CLEAVER,
during the COVID-19 emergency, and for Security Higher Education Advisory Council,
Mr. COHEN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. COO-
other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and for other purposes; to the Committee on
PER, Mr. CORREA, Mr. COSTA, Mr. COX
and Means, and in addition to the Committee Education and Labor, and in addition to the
of California, Ms. CRAIG, Mr. CROW,
on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be Committees on Homeland Security, the Ju-
Ms. DEAN, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. MI-
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in diciary, and Oversight and Reform, for a pe-
CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms.
riod to be subsequently determined by the
each case for consideration of such provi- ESHOO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. FOSTER,
Speaker, in each case for consideration of
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Ms. FUDGE, Ms. GABBARD, Mr.
such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
committee concerned. GARAMENDI, Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois,
tion of the committee concerned.
By Ms. KELLY of Illinois (for herself Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. GOMEZ, Ms.
By Mrs. LEE of Nevada:
and Mr. GOMEZ): H.R. 6589. A bill to direct the Secretary of HAALAND, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms.
H.R. 6584. A bill to amend title XIX of the HOULAHAN, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. JACK-
Veterans Affairs to develop and submit to
Social Security Act to provide for a tem- Congress a plan to address the material SON LEE, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. JOHNSON
porary increase in Medicaid DSH allotments weakness of the Department of Veterans Af- of Georgia, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KEN-
during the COVID-19 emergency period, and fairs, and for other purposes; to the Com- NEDY, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KIND, Mrs.
for other purposes; to the Committee on En- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI,
ergy and Commerce. By Mr. PAPPAS: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr.
By Ms. KELLY of Illinois (for herself, H.R. 6590. A bill to defer action regarding LANGEVIN, Mr. LARSEN of Wash-
Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. BASS, Ms. LEE of certain debts arising from benefits under ington, Ms. LEE of California, Mr.

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California, Ms. CLARKE of New York, laws administered by the Secretary of Vet- LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. LEVIN of Cali-
Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. erans Affairs for a period of time including fornia, Mr. TED LIEU of California,
BARRAGÁN, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. ADAMS, the COVID-19 emergency period; to the Com- Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms.
Mr. BEYER, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr.
Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. BLUNT ROCH- By Mr. PAPPAS: MEEKS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. MORELLE,
ESTER, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. H.R. 6591. A bill to ensure that veterans re- Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mrs. NAPOLI-
CÁRDENAS, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, ceive timely and effective health care under TANO, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. NORCROSS, Ms.

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NORTON, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Ms. OMAR, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 To regulate By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER:
Mr. PANETTA, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. Commerce with foreign Nations, and among H.R. 6573.
POCAN, Ms. PORTER, Mr. PRICE of the several States, and with the Indian Congress has the power to enact this legis-
North Carolina, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. Tribes; lation pursuant to the following:
RASKIN, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. ROYBAL- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 To make all Article 1, Section 9, Clauses 12 and 13,
ALLARD, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for which grant Congress the power to establish
SABLAN, Ms. SÁNCHEZ, Mr. SARBANES, carrying into Execution the foregoing pow- a military, and Clause 18, which grants Con-
Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- gress the necessary and proper powers to
DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. stitution in the Government of the United carry out its enumberated powers.
SERRANO, Ms. SHALALA, Mr. SOTO, States, or in any Department or Officer By Mr. BROWN of Maryland:
Ms. S TEVENS , Mr. S UOZZI, Ms. T LAIB, thereof. H.R. 6574.
Mr. TRONE, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, By Ms. MENG: Congress has the power to enact this legis-
Mr. WELCH, Ms. WILSON of Florida, H.R. 6563. lation pursuant to the following:
and Mrs. HAYES): Congress has the power to enact this legis- Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8,
H. Res. 932. A resolution expressing support lation pursuant to the following: Cl. 18)
for honoring the 50th anniversary of Earth Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. BROWN of Maryland:
Day, and for other purposes; to the Com- tion H.R. 6575.
mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- By Mr. HARDER of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis-
dition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, H.R. 6564. lation pursuant to the following:
for a period to be subsequently determined Congress has the power to enact this legis- Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1, Sec. 8,
by the Speaker, in each case for consider- lation pursuant to the following: Cl. 18)
ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- U.S. Const. art. I, sec. 8 By Mr. CICILLINE:
risdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. GOMEZ: H.R. 6576.
By Ms. SLOTKIN (for herself, Ms. H.R. 6565. Congress has the power to enact this legis-
HOULAHAN, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. CROW, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following:
Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. ROSE of New York, lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the United States
Mrs. LURIA, Ms. SPANBERGER, and Mr. Article I, Sec. 8, Clause 3 of the Constitu- Constitution
GOLDEN): tion of the United States By Mr. COX of California:
H. Res. 933. A resolution recognizing By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: H.R. 6577.
COVID-19 frontline workers; to the Com- H.R. 6566. Congress has the power to enact this legis-
mittee on Energy and Commerce. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following:
lation pursuant to the following: Article 1 Section 8 of the United States
f Article 1 Section 8 of the US Constitution Constitution
MEMORIALS By Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania: By Mr. CROW:
H.R. 6567. H.R. 6578.
Under clause 3 of rule XII, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis-
169. The SPEAKER presented a memorial lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following:
of the House of Representatives of the Com- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress
monwealth of Massachusetts, relative to Constitution in that the legislation exercises shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes,
Resolutions urging the Congress to pass the legislative powers granted to Congress by Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the
Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019; which was that clause ‘‘to make all Laws which shall be Debts and provide for the common Defence
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. necessary and proper for carrying into Exe- and general Welfare of the United States.
f cution the foregoing Powers and all other By Mr. DOGGETT:
Powers vested by the Constitution in the H.R. 6579.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Government of the United States or any De- Congress has the power to enact this legis-
STATEMENT partment or Office thereof.’’ lation pursuant to the following:
Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER: Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the
H.R. 6568. United States Constitution.
the Rules of the House of Representa- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. FLETCHER:
tives, the following statements are sub- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6580.
mitted regarding the specific powers Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1 and Clause 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis-
granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska: lation pursuant to the following:
tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 6569. Artile 1, Section 9, clause 7
joint resolution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois:
lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6581.
[Omitted from the Record of April 17, 2020]
Article I, Section 8, clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis-
By Ms. ESHOO: By Mr. BANKS: lation pursuant to the following:
H.R. 6557. H.R. 6570. Article 1, Section 8
Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. HAYES:
lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6582.
Article 1, Section 8 The constitutional authority of Congress Congress has the power to enact this legis-
By Mr. WEBER of Texas: to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- lation pursuant to the following:
H.R. 6558. cle I, section 8 of the United States Constitu- Article 1, Section 8
Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion, specifically clause 18 (relating to the By Ms. HOULAHAN:
lation pursuant to the following: power to make all laws necessary and proper H.R. 6583.
Article 1, Section 8 for carrying out the powers vested in Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis-
[Submitted April 21, 2020] gress). lation pursuant to the following:
By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: By Mr. BIGGS: Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitu-
H.R. 6559. H.R. 6571. tion
Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. KELLY of Illinois:
lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6584.
Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of Article 1, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis-
the United States. By Mr. BILIRAKIS lation pursuant to the following:
By Mr. GARAMENDI: H.R. 6572. Article 1
H.R. 6560. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. KELLY of Illinois:
Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6585.
lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, Congress has the power to enact this legis-
Article I, Section 8 Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the lation pursuant to the following:
By Ms. BARRAGÁN: United States and Article I, Section 8, Article 1
H.R. 6561. Clause 7 of the Constitution of the United By Mr. KINZINGER:
Congress has the power to enact this legis- States. H.R. 6586.

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lation pursuant to the following: Article I, section 8 of the United State Congress has the power to enact this legis-
Article 1 Section 8 of the United States Constitution, which grants Congress the lation pursuant to the following:
Constitution power to raise and support an Army; to pro- Article I, Sec. 8, Clause 3 (Commerce
By Mr. MCHENRY: vide and maintain a Navy; to make rules for Clause); and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18
H.R. 6562. the government and regulation of the land (Necessary and Proper Clause).
Congress has the power to enact this legis- and naval forces; and provide for organizing, By Mr. KINZINGER:
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Congress has the power to enact this legis- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 6445: Mr. LYNCH and Mr. CÁRDENAS.
lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6449: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. NADLER.
Article I, Sec. 8, Clause 3 (Commerce
Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors
H.R. 6455: Ms. FUDGE and Mr. COOPER.
Clause); and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 6460: Mr. SOTO.
(Necessary and Proper Clause). tions, as follows: H.R. 6467: Mr. VARGAS, Mr. GOSAR, Ms.
By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI: H.R. 585: Mr. TED LIEU of California. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr.
H.R. 6588. H.R. 1349: Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. CONNOLLY, and GONZALEZ of Ohio, and Mrs. DINGELL.
Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 6474: Mrs. LURIA and Mr. NEGUSE.
lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1380: Mr. KILDEE and Ms. GABBARD. H.R. 6477: Mr. KINZINGER.
Article I, Section I H.R. 1549: Ms. SCANLON. H.R. 6483: Ms. JAYAPAL.
By Mrs. LEE of Nevada: H.R. 1754: Mr. PERRY and Mr. PETERSON.
H.R. 6487: Mr. LYNCH, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr.
H.R. 6589. H.R. 1873: Ms. CLARKE of New York.
H.R. 2314: Mr. FLORES. CISNEROS, Ms. DEGETTE, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr.
Congress has the power to enact this legis- SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr.
H.R. 2358: Mr. THOMPSON of California.
lation pursuant to the following: TONKO, and Ms. NORTON.
H.R. 2442: Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr.
Article I, Section 8, clause 14 provides Con- VARGAS, and Mr. POSEY. H.R. 6494: Ms. PORTER.
gress with the power to make rules for the H.R. 2818: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 6497: Mr. PHILLIPS.
government and regulation of the land and H.R. 2895: Mr. CLAY, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. H.R. 6498: Mrs. HAYES, Ms. HAALAND, and
naval forces. CLEAVER. Ms. SEWELL of Alabama.
By Mr. PAPPAS: H.R. 3654: Mr. RIGGLEMAN, Mr. AGUILAR, H.R. 6506: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms.
H.R. 6590. Ms. MENG, and Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. MALINOWSKI,
Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4288: Ms. NORTON. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. PHILLIPS, Ms. PINGREE,
lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4297: Mr. PANETTA. Mr. ROUDA, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms.
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United H.R. 4607: Ms. PORTER, Mr. CORREA, Mr. SLOTKIN, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. CARBAJAL, and Mr.
States Constitution states that ‘‘Congress GOHMERT, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois.
shall have the authority to make all Laws COSTA, and Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 6508: Ms. JACKSON LEE and Ms.
which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 4710: Ms. JACKSON LEE. JAYAPAL.
rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, H.R. 4974: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 6509: Mr. SUOZZI.
and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- H.R. 5185: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 6514: Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. COURT-
tion in the Government of the United States, and Mr. TED LIEU of California. NEY, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. VARGAS, Mrs. MCBATH,
or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ H.R. 5216: Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. CASTRO of Texas,
By Mr. PAPPAS: H.R. 6101: Ms. NORTON. and Mrs. DAVIS of California.
H.R. 6591. H.R. 6142: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois H.R. 6515: Ms. NORTON, Mrs. WATSON COLE-
Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Ms. JUDY CHU of California. MAN, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY.
lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6202: Ms. HAALAND, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. H.R. 6524: Mr. VAN DREW.
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United PETERS, Mr. PHILLIPS, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, H.R. 6525: Ms. TLAIB, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. PA-
States Constitution states that ‘‘Congress Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. MOULTON, and Mr. NETTA, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. PORTER, Ms. WILSON
shall have the authority to make all Laws NEGUSE. of Florida, Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire,
which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 6237: Mr. O’HALLERAN and Mr. COLE. and Ms. JAYAPAL.
rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, H.R. 6324: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN and Ms.
H.R. 6541: Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. RUSH,
and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- JACKSON LEE.
Ms. DEGETTE, and Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali-
tion in the Government of the United States, H.R. 6365: Mr. STAUBER, Mrs. MILLER, and
fornia.
or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ Mr. CLEAVER.
H.R. 6548: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut.
By Mr. PERLMUTTER: H.R. 6394: Mr. HUFFMAN and Mr. KIND.
H.R. 6398: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. H.R. 6558: Mr. CUELLAR.
H.R. 6592. H. Con. Res. 97: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana,
H.R. 6405: Mr. FLORES.
Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. WALTZ, Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr.
H.R. 6408: Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. ROSE
lation pursuant to the following: BERGMAN, Mr. SPANO, Mr. ARRINGTON, Mr.
of New York, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms.
Article I Section 8 HUIZENGA, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Ms. STEFANIK,
BONAMICI, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. TRONE, Ms. PIN-
By Mr. SAN NICOLAS: Mr. RIGGLEMAN, Mr. WALKER, Mr. DAVID P.
GREE, and Mrs. BEATTY.
H.R. 6593. H.R. 6414: Ms. LEE of California. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. BANKS,
Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 6416: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. Mr. ROUZER, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. REED, Mr.
lation pursuant to the following: RASKIN, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, and Ms. HARRIS, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. STEWART,
Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: the . . . JACKSON LEE. Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. GIBBS, Mrs. WAG-
Power to dispose of and make all needful H.R. 6417: Ms. JACKSON LEE. NER, Mr. BALDERSON, and Mr. MAST.
Rules and Regulations respecting the Terri- H.R. 6425: Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. COSTA, Mr. H. Res. 908: Mr. VISCLOSKY.
tory or other Property belonging to the LANGEVIN, Ms. DELBENE, and Mr. PHILLIPS. H. Res. 915: Mr. CARSON of Indiana.
United States H.R. 6427: Mr. MCKINLEY. H. Res. 919: Mr. GOSAR, Mr. FLORES, Mr.
By Ms. TITUS: H.R. 6431: Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. PANETTA, and CRENSHAW, Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mr.
H.R. 6594. Mrs. LURIA. KING of Iowa, Mr. RICE of South Carolina,
Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 6432: Mr. CICILLINE. and Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia.
lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6437: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS H. Res. 923: Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr.
Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- of Illinois, Mr. POCAN, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. SOTO, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. CARSON of Indiana,
tion LARSON of Connecticut, and Mr. SUOZZI. and Mrs. BEATTY.

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116 th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION
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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 No. 75

Senate
The Senate met at 4 p.m. and was PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM funding when necessary to key pro-
called to order by the Honorable DAN Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, ear- grams that are working well. It is un-
SULLIVAN, a Senator from the State of lier today, leaders in both Chambers fortunate that it took our Democratic
Alaska. and the administration reached a bi- colleagues 12 days to agree to a deal
f partisan agreement to supplement the that contains essentially nothing that
historic CARES Act. At the core of our Republicans ever opposed. In my view,
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE agreement is $320 billion more for the it is indefensible that Main Street
Paycheck Protection Program, which small businesses and their workers had
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The is already saving millions of small their assistance cut off for partisan le-
clerk will please read a communication business jobs and helping Americans verage. That was the word of choice for
to the Senate from the President pro get paychecks instead of pink slips. one leading House Democrat: ‘‘Lever-
tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). This is even more money than we had age.’’ The American people cannot be
The legislative clerk read the fol- first requested a while back. In the in- political leverage.
lowing letter: tervening time and at our request, this
U.S. SENATE, I am glad we are now poised to move
new money puts a special focus on ahead. Senate Republicans are pre-
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, community banks and credit unions.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2020. pared to pass the bill. It is my hope the
Separately, thanks to the hard work
To the Senate: entire Senate will be able to pass it as
Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3,
of Senator COLLINS and Senator RUBIO,
soon as possible, potentially as soon as
of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby the bill supplies $60 billion for addi-
tional economic injury disaster loans; just a few minutes from now.
appoint the Honorable DAN SULLIVAN, a Sen-
ator from the State of Alaska, to perform and because of Senator ROBERTS, Sen- Before I conclude, I want to share my
the duties of the Chair. ator DAINES, and our other colleagues gratitude for the people whose efforts
CHUCK GRASSLEY, from rural States, it will be clear that allow us to produce these vital pieces
President pro tempore. farmers and ranchers will be eligible as of legislation on a crash timeline in
Mr. SULLIVAN thereupon assumed well. these most unusual circumstances. A
the Chair as Acting President pro tem- Senate Republicans wanted more lot of talented people worked day and
pore. funding for Americans’ paychecks night to produce this bill: in the ad-
f nearly 2 weeks ago before the program ministration, Secretary Mnuchin and
even shut down, but in the days that his staff at the Treasury Department
RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY our Democratic colleagues delayed
LEADER and White House Chief of Staff Mark
these urgent funds, additional Federal Meadows; here in the Senate, our Mem-
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- help for hospitals, healthcare pro- bers on both sides, our committee and
pore. The majority leader is recog- viders, and testing became timely as leadership staff on both sides, and the
nized. well. Republicans have always sup- incredible team players in the Office of
Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous ported more medical funding as soon as the Legislative Counsel—these are non-
consent to be recognized, notwith- it was necessary, so I am proud this partisan staff who serve the institution
standing the order for a pro forma ses- package will provide roughly $75 bil- and our country. As usual, we literally
sion today. lion more to fund hospitals and would not have this legislative text
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- healthcare providers in this crisis. without their extraordinary help.
pore. Is there objection? Thanks to Chairman ALEXANDER and These are unprecedented times for the
Without objection, it is so ordered. Chairman BLUNT, there is an additional
entire Nation, and the Senate is no ex-
f $25 billion for State-led—State-led—
ception. So I want to thank everyone—
COVID–19 testing plans and for re-
UNANIMOUS CONSENT those who worked remotely from their
search, development, and other testing
AGREEMENT—H.R. 6322 kitchen tables, those of you here in the
support for key Federal agencies, such
Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Chamber right now, the Capitol police
as the CDC, the NIH, and BARDA.
ask unanimous consent that it be in This is a significant package. It does officers who protect the place day and
order to receive H.R. 6322 from the just what I outlined the evening we night—I thank you all, and more im-
House. passed the CARES Act back in March. portantly, your country thanks you.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The Senate is continuing to stand by Now, let’s just get this done. Let’s
pore. Without objection, it is so or- the American people, watching the move ahead and get it done for the
dered. CARES Act go into effect, and adding American people.

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UNANIMOUS CONSENT they were all running out of funding. you were left out. Two out of three
AGREEMENT His proposal did not attempt to fix the loans in New York were ignored. The
Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I dire lack of lending to small businesses mom-and-pops, the small businesses,
ask unanimous consent there now be that are truly small, underbanked, un- the restaurants, and the barber shops,
up to 15 minutes of debate each for derserved, minority, or women-owned. the hardware stores, the butchers, and
Senators SCHUMER, PAUL, CARDIN, LEE, His proposal included nothing at all for small startups, both service and manu-
and SULLIVAN; further, that the time be our healthcare system, nothing to ad- facturing, they couldn’t get in. Now,
for debate only and upon the use or dress the national shortage in testing, they will be because of our work.
yielding back of their individual times, nothing to help State, local, or Tribal Our bill will help rural small busi-
I be immediately recognized with no governments who are breaking their nesses, minority small businesses,
intervening action. budgets to fight this disease. women-owned small businesses get the
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- All of us want to help our small busi- money they need. I believe every Mem-
pore. Is there objection? nesses—all of us—but this emergency ber of our Caucus heard from busi-
Without objection, it is so ordered. demands we take action on many nesses in their States who couldn’t ac-
fronts. So we have spent the last week cess Federal lending because they
f negotiating with the administration— didn’t have a prior relationship with a
RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, Chief of big bank.
LEADER Staff Meadows, as well as Speaker So what we have done is set aside
PELOSI and House Democrats with us, lending for smaller, community-based
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lenders and dedicated half of that fund-
the Senate Democrats, to improve the
pore. The Democratic leader is recog- ing—$30 billion—to Community Devel-
legislation. We reached a final agree-
nized. opment Financial Institutions and Mi-
ment earlier today.
f Now, there are plenty of disagree- nority Depository Institutions. We in-
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM ments between our parties these days, sisted that this money be separate
but once again, we are coming together from the competition with the bigger
Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, well, to pass this legislation by unanimous companies, so that moms-and-pops,
in the month since I last addressed this consent—not a single Senator objected. restaurants and nail salons, startups,
Chamber, life for nearly every Amer- I want to thank Secretary Mnuchin. and minority businesses can get some
ican has been upended. Stay-at-home I spent hours and hours with him at all access.
orders have swept across the country. hours of the day. I want to thank some- Unlike Leader MCCONNELL’s proposal,
The monthly toll of new unemploy- one I didn’t know very well, Chief of this bill also includes $100 billion in
ment claims are measured in the mil- Staff Meadows, who is very good at money to fight the coronavirus itself.
lions. Our health system has been making sure an agreement can come to We are not going to cure the economic
strained to the breaking point. Amer- fruition, even in the wee hours of the problem unless we cure the health
ican workers and businesses are suf- morning. Of course, I want to thank problem. We can give loans to small
fering financial hardship not seen since my dear friend and partner, Speaker businesses, but if there are no cus-
the Great Recession. Almost 800,000 of PELOSI. I want to thank Leaders tomers walking the streets to go into
our fellow citizens have tested positive MCCONNELL and MCCARTHY who, at the their stores, what good is that?
for COVID–19. And most end of the day, did not let partisan dis- So we insisted that $75 billion go to
heartbreakingly, America has lost agreement stand in the way of doing our hospitals. Our hospitals are going
more than 37,000 precious lives to this what is right for this country. underwater—certainly, the big ones in
coronavirus—many, many of them New Again, just like the CARES Act, the cities like mine that have an epicenter
Yorkers. hard work of bipartisan negotiation of corona, but smaller hospitals in
Over the past 2 months, the Senate paid off. The fact that Democrats said, rural areas. Talk to our rural rep-
has come together on three occasions You need to talk to us, not try to resentatives, and they are telling you
to pass legislation in response to this steamroll us, once again, made a huge their hospitals might go under. And
multifaceted crisis, to rescue our ailing and positive difference. This legislation medium-sized hospitals in New York
healthcare system, to cushion the blow is significantly better and broader than State—St. Joseph’s in Syracuse and St.
to American workers and businesses, the initial proposal offered by the Re- Peter’s in Albany—each laid off 700
and to prepare our country for a more publican leader. people this week. They are going to get
prosperous future on the other side of Republicans asked us to funnel more help because of what we did.
this pandemic. money into a program that wasn’t The experts are clear. To fight this
Our last legislative effort, the working the way it should. We nego- disease and reopen the economy safely,
CARES Act, was unprecedented in size tiated a bill that not only provided we need to dramatically—dramati-
and in scope—the largest stimulus in support but made it more effective, cally—expand testing capacity and fre-
American history. Remarkably, on more inclusive, and addressed other ur- quency. We don’t have enough tests;
such a large and complex bill, the Sen- gent national priorities as well. The that cry rings from one end of America
ate came together 96–0 to pass this cru- legislation before us contains 220 bil- to the other. It is urban, suburban,
cial emergency relief, getting ayes lion more dollars, including funding for rural, north, east, south, and west; we
from Senator SANDERS to Senator CRUZ small businesses through community don’t have enough tests.
and everyone in between. It shows financial institutions, new funding for Well, now, help is on the way because
that, even with the partisanship here, our hospitals and healthcare systems, Democrats stood and fought for it—$25
as tough and harsh as it can be, we can and a substantial downpayment on a billion, $11 billion to go to the States
come together unanimously in a time national testing regime so desperately to help them test and do the contact
of great crisis. needed and asked for by one and all. tracing they need, money to help cre-
Still, the depth of the crisis we now Let me repeat that: The legislation ate a manufacturing and supply chain
face meant that funding for certain now includes an additional $220 billion, that will have adequate tests and ade-
programs in this bill had already been $120 billion for small businesses, $100 quate supplies for those tests so we can
depleted, and a number of required billion for our healthcare system, di- finally get them going. We need them
fixes had to be made to make sure vided among healthcare providers and desperately.
these programs worked as intended. An a need for testing and contact tracing. One of the last provisions secured in
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Now, my friend, the Republican lead- additional emergency small business night was a requirement that the ad-
er, tried to bypass negotiations on such loans and $10 billion in additional busi- ministration report on a national stra-
an interim measure. He tried to jam ness grants. That includes $60 billion in tegic testing plan on how it plans to in-
through a bill that would have in- new funding set aside for small lenders. crease domestic testing capacity, test-
creased funding for one small business If you don’t know a banker, if you are ing supplies, and the disparities in all
lending program but not others, when not a relatively large-sized company, communities. Thus far, unfortunately,

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the administration has refused to ac- ican can exercise his or her constitu- and pharmacists working to make sure
cept responsibility for the sorry state tional franchise safely and confidently. that we continue to have access to the
of testing in our country. Under this This is a COVID-related issue. things we need in order to live. We
agreement, the Trump administration So those issues and more will be pri- have seen members of the news media
will now, at last, be required to report orities for the Senate Democratic Cau- working overtime, even if, as is the
on what its national testing plan actu- cus in the next bill. Yes, it has been a case for many of them, they do so only
ally looks like. Congress provided the long few months for the American peo- to blame all of this—rather unfairly in
startup funds for the testing program. ple, but even now, there are signs that my opinion—on the President of the
It is now up to the administration to the sacrifices Americans have made are United States. We have seen parents
prepare a national testing strategy and beginning to slow the spread of the dis- working both their jobs—both of
implement those funds to proper effect ease. We are a long way from the end, them—from home and simultaneously
before it is too late. but this, too, shall pass. home schooling their children; yet Con-
Of course, this bill is not perfect. We Until the day when we can begin to gress is in recess. This, Mr. President,
are sorely disappointed Republicans re- return to normal, it is up to Congress is simply unacceptable.
fused to work with us to strengthen and the entire Federal Government to If COVID–19 requires Congress to act,
food assistance. I am sorely dis- deliver the leadership and resources then it requires Congress to convene.
appointed that Republicans turned a that only we can provide. The private Now, look, I understand the need for
deaf ear to Governors, mayors, Tribal sector will not provide the aid our Na- distancing, and there are ways we can
leaders, county and local officials, tion requires. The efforts of individual accommodate that here. Support staff
Democratic and Republican, all 50 Gov- States or even individual citizens, he- can stay home. Policy experts can
ernors who have been pleading with the roic as they are, will not be enough. We mostly work from home. Many of our
Federal Government for more help. dare not abandon them in these dark meetings—most of them, in fact—can
And it is not about abstract govern- and difficult times. be conducted over the phone or by
ment. I know we don’t like government The American people need their gov- video conference. I have seen this my-
on the other side of the aisle. It is ernment. They need their government self in the last few weeks. I have been
about policemen, firefighters, bus driv- to act strongly, boldly, wisely. Let us working as many hours as ever, just
ers, hospital workers. They are being do what we were elected to do and pass with a lot of meetings over the phone
laid off because the local governments this bill today. and through Zoom and platforms like
and the State governments are starv- I yield the floor. that.
ing and not getting their revenues. We The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The meetings can continue, but all
fought and fought, but unfortunately, pore. The Senator from Utah. the essential work of Congress—that is,
on the other side of the aisle, they re- f any steps necessary in order to enact
sisted. I hope they won’t resist in legislation, the task of legislating
CORONAVIRUS
COVID 4. We are going to need a large, itself—can be done only by Members
large amount of money to help our lo- Mr. LEE. Mr. President, it is with a who are voting and present in their re-
calities so those policemen, fire- heavy heart that I come to the floor of spective legislative Chambers, either
fighters, and bus drivers are not laid the Senate today. Over the last few the Senate or the House of Representa-
off. Republicans need to come to the weeks, I talked to countless people tives. This is a nondelegable duty. We
table and work with us to give our throughout Utah and across the Na- can’t delegate it to anyone else in gov-
States the help they need. They should tion, but especially in Utah, about the ernment, and so we have got exactly
be eager to do it. troubles that they have encountered, two choices. We can choose to legis-
Secretary Mnuchin committed—and about the profound sadness that the late, in which case we have to convene,
the President tweeted today—that they American people are experiencing right or we can stay in recess and not legis-
will support State and local funding in now, the frustrations that they have. late. Those really are the only two op-
the next round of legislation, as well— This is something that we have never tions.
and this is very important—as a provi- seen in this country, not on this scale, It is no coincidence, it is no accident
sion providing flexibility to use all not during our lifetimes. that the very first clause of the very
past and future relief dollars to offset My thoughts and prayers go out to first section of the very first article of
lost revenue. The President signaled my fellow Americans and my fellow the Constitution says that ‘‘all legisla-
his support for this concept as well in Utahns as they are struggling to make tive Powers herein granted shall be
a tweet this morning. We should have ends meet, whether it is figuring out vested in the Congress of the United
passed support for State and local gov- how to make payroll or keep food on States, which shall consist of a Senate
ernments. Democrats will see to it that the table at home or a combination of and a House of Representatives.’’
it gets done in the next package. both, as it is for so many. I am mindful Article I, section 7 then goes on to
Now, finally, I would remind my col- of them and of all the difficulty that prescribe the formula by which all Fed-
leagues that this is an interim meas- the American people are going through eral law will be enacted. This may hap-
ure. There are plenty of hard-won pro- right now. pen only when the same discrete set of
visions that we Democrats are pleased I want to begin by echoing something words presented in the form of a legis-
with, but it is, ultimately, a building that Senator SCHUMER said a moment lative proposal passes the House and
block. ago. We need to do what we were elect- the Senate and is then submitted to
In the weeks ahead, Congress must ed to do. Now, I don’t agree with every- the President for signature or veto.
prepare another major bill, similar in thing Senator SCHUMER just said—in Under our constitutional system,
size and ambition to the CARES Act. fact, I would strongly disagree with a under any definition of the term, Sen-
The next bill must be big and bold and lot of what he just said—but I do agree ators are essential employees. We are
suited to the needs of a beleaguered with that. We need to do the job we being paid. We have a crisis to continue
country. State localities and Tribal were elected to do. to work through. Our services are nec-
governments need support, so does the Let’s think about where we are right essary. In order to perform those serv-
Postal Service. Working Americans now and where we have been over the ices, we have to perform them here in
need rental assistance. Frontline work- last few weeks. We have seen Washington.
ers deserve hazard pay, and it is not healthcare providers working 24 hours To be very clear about this, this isn’t
just doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and a day, 7 days a week. We have seen the entirely a new thing. Sure, the most
other medical workers, but truck driv- President and his staff at the White recent iteration of this is new and

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ers, grocery store clerks, police offi- House working 24 hours a day and 7 began when the COVID–19 crisis began
cers, firefighters, and more. days a week. We have seen the Centers about a month ago, but the fact is Con-
We must make sure that our elec- for Disease Control and members of the gress has, in many respects, been
tions this fall are conducted fairly, public health community who have shirking its responsibilities for years—
that States have enough money to run continued to work tirelessly—farmers, for decades, in fact. For the better part
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five, six decades, Congress has been leave up to just a few staff meetings uled to come back until May 4. When
sort of backing away from its law- behind closed doors. We have got issues we come back on May 4—which I hope
making responsibilities. We have ceded involving testing, masks, healthcare we do—I hope the force will be with us,
voluntarily—sometimes willfully—the policy, liability, leave, regulatory re- but we have got to get back together
responsibility for making law, in some form, immigration, and the judicial even sooner than that because we can’t
cases, to the courts—in many, many system, just to name a few. All of these legislate without our Members here.
cases to executive branch agencies. things require serious legislative ac- We can’t do that from recess.
This, for many, is a feature, not a bug, tion. We can’t just give those issues The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen-
but it is an unconstitutional feature. It the attention that they deserve simply ator from Maryland.
is something we should dismiss and by sitting in our respective homes. f
render a bug. You see, we can’t dele- Now, look, I am not saying that CORONAVIRUS
gate that power. It is supposed to be- Members aren’t working. I and most of
long only to us, and that means we are the Members I know have been working Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I am
not supposed to enact law saying, Enti- as hard as ever in the last few weeks, pleased that we are ready to act and we
ty X, Y, or Z shall enact good law in but we can’t do that which is uniquely will be able to pass legislation in a few
the area of expertise of that agency. our job—sure, we can have meetings. moments that will help deal with this
But in this crisis, we have doubled We can make phone calls. We can help pandemic. Like my colleagues, I have
down on that decades-long bad habit. solve problems just like any other been in teleconferences with different
In many cases, within Congress itself, American could, but we cannot do the groups in Maryland, and I have seen
we have empowered party leaders to job for which we were elected without the pain caused by the coronavirus. In
negotiate in secret, sort of asking us to actually being here. Maryland, we are losing around 30 citi-
rubberstamp out these take-it-or- You see, the reason Congress works zens every day to the coronavirus. Over
leave-it proposals without individual so little, even in moments like this the last week, our Nation has lost over
Members being able to read them, let one, is because Congress has chosen to 15,000 to the coronavirus. This pan-
prioritize its own convenience. demic is with us in a very serious way,
alone have meaningful input in their
The 31⁄2-day legislative workweek, and we need to respond.
negotiation, and reducing the role of
blocking tough amendment votes, nu- I am pleased that, this afternoon, we
each individual elected lawmaker in will be providing additional resources
the law-making process through a se- clear options, things like this are all
to our healthcare providers, particu-
ries of tweets and press conferences. reminders of the fact that we have to
larly those that are on the frontlines,
This isn’t legislating. get back to work, especially if we are
in dealing with the coronavirus and
I was interested a few minutes ago going to have a debate about when ev-
that we will be passing legislation to
when Senator Schumer was talking, as eryone else will be able to return to
establish a national strategy on test-
he was referring to provisions that work. If it makes anyone feel better,
ing, working with our States to make
were negotiated successfully just last remember the Senate floor is often
sure all communities have adequate
night to add this or that provision into empty—just as it is at this very mo-
testing so that, when we reopen our so-
this deal. Well, most of us were not ment—making it perhaps the safest
ciety, we can do so in a safe manner.
part of that process. Most of us saw place in America. We can, in fact, I am also pleased that we are acting
this legislative package, this bill, only structure our votes in such a way that on the small business provisions. The
within the last few hours. That isn’t a we can distance ourselves. We have programs that we passed in the CARES
true negotiation, and it is not a true proven that in recent weeks. We can do Act that provide help to small busi-
legislative process. Now, I understand it again. nesses was very popular and was over-
that we are in unusual circumstances, In closing, we have to remember that subscribed. I am particularly pleased
but we can’t let it happen this way challenges don’t, themselves, build that we are able to pass today provi-
again. This is not acceptable. We character. They reveal it. Our char- sions that are greatly improved from
should not be passing major legisla- acter is revealed rather than built on when I was last on the floor a little
tion—especially legislation providing challenging times. The character of our over 1 week ago when the majority
nearly a half trillion dollars in new institution is on the line here. It is leader made the unanimous consent re-
spending—without Congress actually being exposed and revealed for all the quest that would have included only
being in session, without Members ac- world to see. additional money for the Paycheck
tually being here to debate, discuss, COVID–19 certainly has revealed to Protection Program,—$250 billion—and
amend, and consider legislation and us the character of the Chinese Govern- would not have dealt with the
vote on it individually, rather than on ment and its lackeys inside the World healthcare issues or the challenges
an absentee basis, rather than by dele- Health Organization. It has revealed that I expressed on the floor at that
gating that power to someone else. the character of America’s doctors and time in regards to the small business
This crisis is too big to leave up to a nurses, our priests and our pastors. Our provisions. The reason that we now
small handful of people. Different parts families and our communities have have a bill that we can be very proud of
of the country will face different kinds pulled together. Many State and local is because this has been negotiated
of threats and, therefore, have different leaders have proven themselves to be with all Members of the Senate being
kinds of needs. Different industries will up to the challenge, especially, I say involved through a bipartisan process,
need different kinds of help in order to with great pride, both Democrats and rather than just being brought to the
recover the health of the economy. As Republicans in my home State of Utah. floor by the majority.
long as Congress remains in recess, Congress stepped up before we re- We saw that happen on the CARES
Democrats are free to politicize and cessed to appropriate money for work- Act originally. The original bill that
stifle legislation with impunity as they ers and businesses who were facing an was brought to the floor by the major-
did just a couple of weeks ago. Only re- unprecedented monumental crisis, but ity leader that he attempted to pass
turning to work and indeed actually that was weeks ago. That was literally did not include major help for our
working will give the American people 20 million lost jobs ago. There is more State and local governments, did not
the government they deserve. to do—there is a lot more to do—more include major help for our healthcare
The American people need to know than we have ever faced. The country institutions, did not provide funds for
who is helping them and who is simply is changing along with the rest of the many of our programs that are criti-
playing politics. We can’t allow them world, and we need policy to change cally important to our local commu-
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We can’t just spend another half tril- Unlike millions of our constituents, program because we worked together.
lion dollars every week or 2 or 3 and Members of Congress are still receiving Democrats and Republicans have pro-
hope and pretend that it is going to paychecks. It is time for us to earn duced a bill that we can be proud of.
turn out okay. them. It is time to do our job. It is As I said when I was last on the floor
The upcoming challenges are far too time to return to Washington and get in regards to the small business provi-
numerous and onerous and complex to to work. We are not currently sched- sions, we have a bipartisan process.

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Senator RUBIO and I have been working payroll. He says, ‘‘That’s the best thing want to help. The original UC did not
closely together to develop the tools about the PPP.’’ have that. We now have funds in it.
for small businesses. Yes, I do acknowl- I couldn’t agree more. That is what This package is much better to reach
edge the work with Senator COLLINS we are trying to do. It is paycheck pro- those small businesses that desperately
and Senator SHAHEEN because we have tection—keep workers employed so need help.
come together to try to put together a small businesses don’t have to go back I brought this to the attention of
package that could work. out when this virus is over and try to Secretary Mnuchin shortly after our
What I had mentioned on the floor find a workforce in order to be com- conversations on the floor last time,
when the last UC was made was that petitive. They can keep their work- and I want to thank Secretary
there were problems with the original force in place and, by the way, keeping Mnuchin. When I explained to him the
request made by the majority leader, the pressure off our unemployment EIDL program and I explained to him
and I pointed that out. Underserved compensation system. how these programs work for smaller
communities have not been able to get We were able, through the change we small businesses, he showed interest,
in, in the same number as those larger were able to make—and I applaud Sen- and I am glad that we were able to ne-
small businesses who have relations ator SCHUMER and Speaker PELOSI for gotiate with him the additional $60 bil-
with banking institutions. I pointed sticking to the principle that all small lion going into those programs. It is a
that out to the Secretary of the Treas- businesses needed to be included, and better package thanks to the bipar-
ury and to the Small Business Admin- as a result, this package now includes tisan process.
istrator on April 7 by a letter I au- these allocations that will get to our I do want to mention one additional
thored along with Senator SCHUMER minority and underserved commu- issue that we need to deal with, and
and the Democratic members of the nities. that is accountability. We need to get
Small Business and Entrepreneurship There is a second issue I raised on information on how these programs are
Committee. We pointed this out 2 days the floor 10 days ago, and that is the working, and I would hope we would
before we had the original UC request. Economic Injury Disaster Loans, the get bipartisan support for that.
Quoting from that letter to the Sec- EIDL loans. It ran out of money before On April 17, I authored a letter with
retary and the Administrator: the PPP program ran out of money. It Senators SCHUMER, WYDEN, and SHA-
We believe that more can be done to reach was not part of the unanimous consent HEEN to Secretary Mnuchin and Admin-
out to and authorize those lenders, such as request by the majority leader, as well istrator Carranza in which we asked for
Community Development Financial Institu- as the grant program that was created the PPP to give us the numbers and
tions, Minority Depository Institutions, and under CARES. amount of loans disbursed to small
mission-based non-profit lenders, which are Smaller small businesses use these businesses, including a breakout of
best positioned to bridge the trust gap be- disaster loans. Why? Because it gives loans by State, demographics, indus-
tween many underserved communities and
them working capital so they can stay try, and loan size; the number and
the traditional financial sector. For exam-
ple, a survey conducted by the Association in business. PPP covers payroll, but amount of loans disbursed to busi-
for Enterprise Opportunity found that more they need more than payroll. These are nesses under the NAICS 72 exception—
than half of Black respondents indicated longer-term loans with no payments that is the one for restaurants and the
they felt unfairly treated by financial insti- during the first year so that businesses hospitality field; including a breakout
tutions, compared to only 26 [percent] of can stay afloat after a disaster, and we of loans by State, demographics, and
White respondents. qualify the coronavirus as one of those loan size. Give us a number of loans
We knew we had to do something to disasters. This is a critically important provided to nonprofits—nonprofits
bridge that gap. When the request was program in our State and in our Na- were for the first time eligible for
made 10 days ago, it did not include tion. We added to it by providing a these 7(a) loans—and religious institu-
any help for these minority businesses grant program up to $10,000 in grants, tions, including a breakout of the loans
or the rural areas or women-owned not loans, to small businesses. by State, industry, and loan size; and
businesses that have been shut out in In my State of Maryland, we had the number of loans disbursed by lend-
great numbers to the first requests 12,000 small businesses that applied for ing institutions, so we could find out
under the Paycheck Protection Pro- that grant. We had 26,000 apply for the what the concentration is of these
gram. PPP. I am just pointing out how pop- loans. We asked for similar informa-
What this bill that we now have on ular this program is. The grant pro- tion in regards to the Economic Injury
the floor does corrects that. It corrects gram is $10 billion. The PPP program is Disaster Loan program, the numbers,
that by providing $60 billion, in addi- $349 billion. It ran out of money before et cetera, giving us that information,
tion to the $250 billion. We are now up the PPP grant program. We need to put including those who received the
to $310 billion more going into the Pay- more money in that grant program. grants.
check Protection Program; but $60 bil- The unanimous consent agreement Lastly, we ask for information about
lion is dedicated to dealing with minor- didn’t do that. Thanks to the negotia- the loan forgiveness program because
ity communities, rural communities, tions of Senator SCHUMER and the there is another program under the
and women-owned businesses by having Democrats, we were able to get $50 bil- CARES Act that allows for a 6-month
more funds going out to the commu- lion put into the EIDL, the Economic forgiveness of repayment of existing
nity banking institutions and minority Injury Disaster Loan program, which 7(a) or 504 loans, and we need informa-
banking institutions and mission-based will be able to leverage about $300 bil- tion on that in order to carry out our
nonprofit lenders so that we can get lion of additional loans under that pro- responsibility of accountability. We
more of the funds into the hands of gram that will help the smaller of the have a responsibility to make sure the
those small businesses that are in des- small businesses. We were able to get money is getting to the right places.
perate need: the smaller small busi- $10 billion put into the EIDL grant pro- I had a communication with Senator
nesses. gram so that they can open, once RUBIO this week in which we both
I have numerous examples. I will just again, applications from small busi- agreed that we are concerned that we
use one, if I might, from a business in nesses that want to get the cash grant might be seeing some large chains get-
Maryland, e-End Frederick, that writes from the Small Business Administra- ting more money than we think we in-
to us and says that thanks to this pro- tion. These loans and grants are made tended under the act. We intended
gram—this employer has 20 employees. by SBA, not by financial institutions, there would be a $10 million cap; yet we
This is a small business, 20 employees. so all small businesses have access. see reports where certain businesses
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ing to how I could transition my em- my math is correct, in Maryland, the than $10 million. We also had self-cer-
ployees to unemployment because I average size of the business that quali- tification that there is need. You have
couldn’t afford to continue to keep fied for the EIDL grant was between to show that you were damaged by the
them on payroll, but now, thanks to four and five employees. These are coronavirus. We think we should exam-
the Paycheck Protection Program, I really the smallest of small businesses, ine whether there was any false certifi-
am able to keep my employees on the and that is the group I hope we would cation.

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The first thing we want to do on the than the number that is being reported cumvented the redtape to get testing
Small Business and Entrepreneurship as infected. This is great news. This done quicker.
Committee on a bipartisan basis is do study means that the mortality rate Over the years, the U.S. has accumu-
our oversight to make sure that, if may well be 25 to 50 times less deadly lated more than $23 trillion in debt,
there is abuse, that we put a spotlight than previously thought. spending money that we do not have
on it and correct it to make sure that The virus is still dangerous, and we and borrowing from our kids’ and our
the moneys go to the small businesses shouldn’t ignore the risks, but we grandkids’ future. The gargantuan Fed-
that we intended to receive help. should put those risks in perspective. eral bailout that just passed over $2
We need now to work on the next These randomized tests indicate that, trillion brings us closer and closer to a
stimulus package. I was glad to hear instead of a 3.4 percent mortality, that point of no return, a point in which the
the President talk about this. Senator the rate could be as much as only 0.1 world loses confidence in the dollar and
SCHUMER talked about it. Yes, our first percent or 0.2 percent. We now have a point in which our debt becomes an
priority should be the health and wel- scientific evidence from randomized existential threat to our security. The
fare of the American people in dealing studies that we can manage this dis- United States is already having to bor-
with the coronavirus itself, and we ease without continuing the draconian row simply to pay our promises to sen-
need to do more. We clearly need to do lockdown of the economy. ior citizens.
more with State and local govern- The question before us isn’t to do The U.S. is borrowing about $1 tril-
ments. That is going to be a critical nothing or to print endless amounts of lion a year just to pay for everyday ob-
part of the next package. But we also bailout cash. The debate should now in- ligations. This is before the pandemic
need to look at improvements in the clude the one choice that will get our bailout. The U.S. is already borrowing
small business package. We know that, economy growing again: reopening nearly $2 million every minute. With
through this 8–week period for repay- American commerce. the recent $2 trillion bailout, we are
ment, many of us have heard that they Today, I rise in opposition to spend- borrowing faster than we have ever
need additional flexibility. After all, ing $500 billion more. The virus bail- borrowed before.
how do they predict when they can re- outs have already cost over $2 trillion. Had we practiced sound budgeting in
open if government has told them they Our annual deficit this year will ap- the past, we would have been in a sig-
have to stay closed? We need to give proach $4 trillion. We can’t continue on nificantly better position to weather
some degree of flexibility in the 8–week this course. No amount of bailout dol- this storm. Congress’ failures of the
period. lars will stimulate an economy that is past, coupled with the pandemic prices
We have different small businesses being strangled by quarantine. of the present, could seriously jeop-
that want us to consider their eligi- It is not a lack of money that plagues ardize our economic future. In this mo-
bility. What happens after 8 weeks? If us but a lack of commerce. This eco- ment, we need to think carefully about
we are still seeing our economy not up nomic calamity only resolves when we what we do next.
to full speed, we need to talk about begin to reopen the economy. Opening To stop the spread of this virus, com-
how we transition after 8 weeks to the economy will require Americans to merce has been disrupted, businesses
make sure these small businesses can rise above partisanship, to understand have closed, and millions have lost
succeed. that deaths from infectious disease will their jobs. Right now, the number is 20
The lessons learned on the CARES continue, but that we cannot indefi- million unemployed. The job losses will
Act, the lesson learned on this legisla- nitely quarantine. continue no matter how much money
tion we are taking up this afternoon is, Make no mistake about it, this has you throw at it until you reopen the
when we work together, when we nego- been a difficult month for our country. economy.
tiate together, when we do a bipartisan For many of us, we have not seen a Our government has intervened with
package which the American people ex- greater challenge. I am encouraged to unprecedented scale to prop up our
pect us to do during this national see how our communities are respond- economy. We have injected $2 trillion.
emergency, we get a better product, ing. In Kentucky, we have seen tremen- I do believe it makes sense for the gov-
and we can do it quicker. I urge us all, dous collaboration. People from all ernment to provide support to busi-
as we move on to the fourth stimulus walks of life have come together to nesses and families who can’t make it
package, let’s start from the beginning help each other. We have worked to through this. I supported expanding
in a bipartisan way so that we can get identify and supply additional protec- unemployment benefits for workers
the very best product for the American tive gear, masks, and gloves to protect displaced by government quarantine,
people and deal with this national cri- our doctors and nurses who risk their including self-employed individuals
sis. lives on a daily basis. that have lost their businesses. But
I yield the floor. UPS has set up an airlift operation make no mistake, the massive eco-
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. LEE). out of Louisville that includes a nomic calamity we are experiencing
The Senator from Kentucky. healthcare facility for FEMA. This lets right now was caused by government.
f FEMA make overnight deliveries from Passing out $1,200 checks indiscrimi-
anywhere in the country. Over 3 mil- nately to people who haven’t lost their
REOPENING THE ECONOMY lion pounds of masks, gloves, and other jobs will do nothing to rescue the coun-
Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, no amount equipment have been shipped to the try. If we were going to make discrete
of money—not all the money in Louisville airport by UPS. direct payments, the criteria should
China—will save us from ourselves. Our We have worked with some of our have been sending checks to people
only hope of rescuing this great coun- bourbon distillers to assist them in who needed it, people who lost their
try is to reopen the economy. If you transitioning to producing hand sani- jobs, people furloughed, people who had
print up billions of dollars and give it tizer. We helped repatriate Americans wage cuts. Instead of directing help to
to people, they are unlikely to spend it trapped overseas. We also have seen the unemployed, though, some of these
until you end the quarantine. how our communities have banded to- bailout checks will go to couples who
The good news, though, is that the gether to support neighbors, busi- earn nearly $200,000 a year. But you
scientific community finally has facts nesses, and those in need. could give everybody in the country
instead of conjecture. The models that When protective equipment was in $12,000, and it wouldn’t end this reces-
used 3.4 percent mortality were, fortu- short supply, we discovered a way to sion. Our recovery only comes when
nately, very wrong. Random samples of use industrial masks, and we supported the quarantine has ended.
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tested for antibodies or immunity to proximately 30 million masks into the date that we should reopen the econ-
coronavirus. Two large randomized medical community. When the FDA omy, but sane, rational counsel should
studies in California show similar re- wouldn’t approve COVID–19 tests other continue to push for the quickest end
sults. The number of people who al- than the CDC’s—a test that initially possible. Opining about never shaking
ready developed antibodies to the failed—we introduced legislation that hands again is a recipe for keeping the
coronavirus is 25 to 50 times higher circumvented the FDA and cir- economy closed until no one dies from

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infectious disease. While the infectious tion that our Nation needed so des- age that we should be working on or
disease experts should be queried, so, perately and that we are trying to pro- even confirming key members of the
too, should economists. We should seek vide more resources because the re- executive branch. I am hopeful that,
counsel about balancing the harm to sources needed had already been spent. just in a couple of minutes, we are
health caused by disease with the harm After that vote, I came to the floor, going to be able to move forward with
to health caused by enforcing dysfunc- and I made a statement that, although Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee’s nom-
tion on the economy—not easy deci- I was proud to have voted for that and ination to be the Director of Indian
sions. proud to have been a part of the nego- Health Service at the Department of
Most importantly, leaders in each tiations for that because our Nation Health and Human Services. As our Na-
State must weigh in on the problem. was going to need it—did need it, des- tive communities are being threatened
New York City’s opening date will be perately—that we knew there would be by COVID–19, having this admiral, who
different from Fargo, ND. We need to mistakes. We knew there would be has got broad support throughout our
get past a one-size-fits-all approach to areas that weren’t covered that should Tribal governments, including in Alas-
infectious disease. have been. We knew elements of that ka, be able to be confirmed right now is
Realize that most of this money that bill would run out of money, as they just one example of the work that I am
is being loaned to small business is not have. hopeful we can be doing.
a loan. Most of this money will not be I made a plea that we should be here So this should be our duty station,
repaid. It will ultimately be considered working on behalf of the people we rep- working around the clock for people we
grants that will be added to our na- resent. Our Governors are back home represent, getting through these un-
tional debt. working hard, doing a good job; but as precedented times, being able to ad-
Let’s be honest about this. Applica- I mentioned, the evening that we dress challenges as they arise—and
tions for the program opened to over- passed the CARES Act, from the per- they are arising every hour, every
whelming initial demand. The current spective of Congress—House and Sen- minute.
data indicates that the money is gone, ate—this should be our duty station as I want to end on a positive note—
so now, here we are again, with leader- we address these unprecedented chal- speaking of duty station—a good news
ship from both parties saying, Let’s do lenges, and I still believe that. We have story that involves the people of inte-
another $300 billion, what is another heard about the difficulties that could rior Alaska and our wonderful U.S.
couple hundred billion dollars? But re- come with voting and having Members military. Right now, literally as we
alize the money desired is not money of Congress catch COVID–19, but we speak, there are two F–35s that have
we have saved for a rainy day. This can do this safely. We can vote safely. left Texas—brand new—coming to
money doesn’t exist anywhere. It will As Senator LEE mentioned earlier, Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. Fif-
be created or borrowed. Even more Americans all over the country are on teen years ago, Eielson Air Force Base
alarming than the money is the idea the frontlines—truck drivers, was on the verge of being shut down.
that one Senator can stand on the floor healthcare workers, grocery store at- The interior Alaska communities of
and pass legislation spending a half- tendants—helping their fellow Ameri- Fairbanks, North Pole, and so many
trillion dollars and have no recorded cans. If they can be doing that, I think leaders fought that. They said, No, this
vote and no debate. we should be here working on behalf of is a strategic location for our military,
Look, I understand the hardships of them. we shouldn’t shut this down.
Senators returning from around the There is so much more to do. We need Now, these communities today will
country, so I have not invoked the Sen- to be nimble. Let me give you an exam- be receiving the first of 54 F–35s, two
ate rules to demand a recorded vote. I ple. The energy sector right now— squadrons. I want to commend, not just
did return today, though, so that his- hugely important to my State—is my fellow Alaskans for their grit and
tory will record that not everyone gave being decimated because of what is determination to make this day hap-
in to the massive debt Congress is cre- happening globally with regard to en- pen—a huge day in my State—but the
ating. My hope is that, across the ergy prices. Great workers are being U.S. military. The U.S. military, a
country, there will remain a vibrant laid off. Small businesses in many sec- year and a half ago, said the F–35s will
voice for limited government for our tors in Alaska like tourism are at a start coming to Alaska in April 2020.
constitutional Republic. I don’t want huge risk. Had we been here—you Despite this pandemic, that is what is
to see this massive accumulation of know, there is a lot of talk right now happening today—remarkable grit and
debt destroy this great country. My ad- about the delay—the minority leader, determination of my fellow Alaskans
vice to the Senate and to the American Speaker PELOSI, wouldn’t have had an but also remarkable service to our Na-
people is let’s be aware of what we are excuse to delay the funding for the tion by the U.S. Air Force delivering
doing by creating all this new debt, and PPP for 12 days. How many small busi- these F–35s on time. That will make
let’s think before we jump to a terrible, nesses and jobs were lost because of my State have over 100 fifth generation
terrible conclusion. that delay? We will never know, but I fighters protecting our country. So
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- am sure it was in the thousands. this is an inspiring story, as we are
ator from Alaska. I am reading a book right now, hearing all kinds of inspiring stories
f ‘‘1776,’’ by David McCullough. It is throughout our Nation, throughout
about the incredible challenges that these challenging times.
CORONAVIRUS our Nation went through at the birth But in my view, we should be ready
Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, we of our Nation. It is mostly about to help these great people that we lead
are going to vote here in a minute on George Washington and the tough bat- and that we serve to get them through
the next package that is going to try tles he led and fought. He lost a lot of these unprecedented times.
to help our Nation address these un- them in New York. I yield the floor.
precedented challenges. I want to One remarkable thing about that The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
thank the majority leader, the White book is, for almost the entire year in pore. The majority leader.
House, and the Democrats who have 1776, the Continental Congress was ac- f
come forward to do this. tually in session directing General
It is very important that we are Washington. They were in Philadelphia MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
doing this. In my view, as the leader at enormous risk as the British were THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTE-
said, we should have done this 12 days closing in on them. But as the war was RIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RE-
ago. We are facing unprecedented chal- raging for most of that year—that re- LATED AGENCIES FOR THE FIS-

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lenges. When we passed the CARES Act markable year of 1776—they were work- CAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER
4 weeks ago—and I think Leader ing. 30, 2019
MCCONNELL did an incredible job bring- We have so much more work to do for Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I
ing the U.S. Senate together on a vote our Nation in these unprecedented ask unanimous consent that the Sen-
of 96–0, as Minority Leader SCHUMER times, whether it is confirming judges ate proceed to immediate consider-
mentioned with regard to this legisla- or phase four of an infrastructure pack- ation of Calendar No. 12, H.R. 266.

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The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- 136) is amended by striking ‘‘$10,000,000,000’’ (b) DESIGNATION IN SENATE.—In the Senate,
pore. The clerk will report the bill by and inserting ‘‘$20,000,000,000’’. this division is designated as an emergency
(c) ELIGIBILITY OF AGRICULTURAL ENTER- requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H.
title. PRISES FOR ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent
The legislative clerk read as follows: AND EMERGENCY GRANTS.—Section 1110(a)(2) resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
A bill (H.R. 266) making appropriations for of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, DIVISION B—ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY
the Department of the Interior, environ- and Economic Security Act (Public Law 116– APPROPRIATIONS FOR CORONAVIRUS
ment, and related agencies for the fiscal year 136) is amended— RESPONSE
ending September 30, 2019, and for other pur- (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘or’’ at
poses. the end; The following sums are hereby appro-
(2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the pe- priated, out of any money in the Treasury
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and
pore. Is there objection to proceeding year ending September 30, 2020, and for other
(3) by adding at the end the following:
to the measure? ‘‘(F) an agricultural enterprise (as defined purposes, namely:
There being no objection, the Senate in section 18(b) of the Small Business Act (15 TITLE I
proceeded to consider the bill. U.S.C. 647(b)) with not more than 500 employ- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous ees.’’. SERVICES
consent that the McConnell substitute (d) SET ASIDE FOR INSURED DEPOSITORY IN- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
STITUTIONS, CREDIT UNIONS, AND COMMUNITY
amendment at the desk be considered PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.—Section 7(a)(36) of
and agreed to; and that the bill, as the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36))
EMERGENCY FUND
amended, be considered read a third is amended— (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
time. (1) in subparagraph (A)— For an additional amount for ‘‘Public
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- (A) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at Health and Social Services Emergency
pore. Is there objection? the end; Fund’’, $75,000,000,000, to remain available
Without objection, it is so ordered. (B) in clause (ix), by striking the period at until expended, to prevent, prepare for, and
The amendment (No. 1580), in the na- the end and inserting a semicolon; and respond to coronavirus, domestically or
(C) by adding at the end the following: internationally, for necessary expenses to re-
ture of a substitute, was agreed to, as imburse, through grants or other mecha-
‘‘(x) the term ‘community development fi-
follows: nancial institution’ has the meaning given nisms, eligible health care providers for
(Purpose: To increase amounts authorized the term in section 103 of the Riegle Commu- health care related expenses or lost revenues
and appropriated for commitments for the nity Development and Regulatory Improve- that are attributable to coronavirus: Pro-
Paycheck Protection Program authorized ment Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702)); vided, That these funds may not be used to
under section 7(a) of the Small Business ‘‘(xi) the term ‘community financial insti- reimburse expenses or losses that have been
Act, economic injury disaster loans and tutions’ means— reimbursed from other sources or that other
emergency grants under the CARES Act, ‘‘(I) a community development financial sources are obligated to reimburse: Provided
to fund hospital and provider recovery and institution; further, That recipients of payments under
testing, and for other purposes) ‘‘(II) a minority depository institution, as this paragraph in this Act shall submit re-
Strike all after the enacting clause and in- defined in section 308 of the Financial Insti- ports and maintain documentation as the
sert the following: tutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Secretary of Health and Human Services (re-
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1463 note); ferred to in this paragraph as the ‘‘Sec-
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Paycheck ‘‘(III) a development company that is cer- retary’’) determines are needed to ensure
Protection Program and Health Care En- tified under title V of the Small Business In- compliance with conditions that are imposed
hancement Act’’. vestment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 695 et seq.); by this paragraph in this Act for such pay-
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. and ments, and such reports and documentation
‘‘(IV) an intermediary, as defined in sec- shall be in such form, with such content, and
The table of contents for this Act is as fol-
tion 7(m)(11); and in such time as the Secretary may prescribe
lows:
‘‘(xii) the term ‘credit union’ means a for such purpose: Provided further, That ‘‘eli-
Sec. 1. Short title. State credit union or a Federal credit union, gible health care providers’’ means public
Sec. 2. Table of contents. as those terms are defined, respectively, in entities, Medicare or Medicaid enrolled sup-
Sec. 3. References. section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act pliers and providers, and such for-profit enti-
DIVISION A—SMALL BUSINESS (12 U.S.C. 1752).’’; and ties and not-for-profit entities not otherwise
PROGRAMS (2) by adding at the end the following: described in this proviso as the Secretary
Sec. 101. Amendments to the Paycheck Pro- ‘‘(S) SET-ASIDE FOR INSURED DEPOSITORY IN- may specify, within the United States (in-
tection Program, economic in- STITUTIONS, CREDIT UNIONS, AND COMMUNITY cluding territories), that provide diagnoses,
jury disaster loans, and emer- FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.— testing, or care for individuals with possible
gency grants. ‘‘(i) INSURED DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS AND or actual cases of COVID–19: Provided further,
Sec. 102. Emergency designation. CREDIT UNIONS.—In making loan guarantees That the Secretary shall, on a rolling basis,
under this paragraph after the date of enact- review applications and make payments
DIVISION B—ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY
ment of this clause, the Administrator shall under this paragraph in this Act: Provided
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CORONAVIRUS
guarantee not less than $30,000,000,000 in further, That funds appropriated under this
RESPONSE
loans made by— paragraph in this Act shall be available for
SEC. 3. REFERENCES. ‘‘(I) insured depository institutions with building or construction of temporary struc-
Except as expressly provided otherwise, consolidated assets of not less than tures, leasing of properties, medical supplies
any reference to ‘‘this Act’’ contained in any $10,000,000,000 and less than $50,000,000,000; and equipment including personal protective
division of this Act shall be treated as refer- and equipment and testing supplies, increased
ring only to the provisions of that division. ‘‘(II) credit unions with consolidated assets workforce and trainings, emergency oper-
DIVISION A—SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS of not less than $10,000,000,000 and less than ation centers, retrofitting facilities, and
SEC. 101. AMENDMENTS TO THE PAYCHECK PRO- $50,000,000,000. surge capacity: Provided further, That, in this
TECTION PROGRAM, ECONOMIC IN- ‘‘(ii) COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, paragraph, the term ‘‘payment’’ means a pre-
JURY DISASTER LOANS, AND EMER- SMALL INSURED DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, AND payment, prospective payment, or retrospec-
GENCY GRANTS. CREDIT UNIONS.—In making loan guarantees tive payment, as determined appropriate by
(a) INCREASED AUTHORITY FOR COMMIT- under this paragraph after the date of enact- the Secretary: Provided further, That pay-
MENTS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAYCHECK ment of this clause, the Administrator shall ments under this paragraph in this Act shall
PROTECTION PROGRAM.—Title I of division A guarantee not less than $30,000,000,000 in be made in consideration of the most effi-
of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic loans made by— cient payment systems practicable to pro-
Security Act (Public Law 116–136) is amend- ‘‘(I) community financial institutions; vide emergency payment: Provided further,
ed— ‘‘(II) insured depository institutions with That to be eligible for a payment under this
(1) in section 1102(b)(1), by striking consolidated assets of less than paragraph in this Act, an eligible health care
‘‘$349,000,000,000’’ and inserting $10,000,000,000; and provider shall submit to the Secretary an ap-
‘‘$659,000,000,000’’; and ‘‘(III) credit unions with consolidated as- plication that includes a statement justi-

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(2) in section 1107(a)(1), by striking sets of less than $10,000,000,000.’’. fying the need of the provider for the pay-
‘‘$349,000,000,000’’ and inserting SEC. 102. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. ment and the eligible health care provider
‘‘$670,335,000,000’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—The amounts provided shall have a valid tax identification number:
(b) INCREASED AUTHORIZATION FOR EMER- under this division are designated as an Provided further, That, not later than 3 years
GENCY EIDL GRANTS.—Section 1110(e)(7) of emergency requirement pursuant to section after final payments are made under this
division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of paragraph in this Act, the Office of Inspector
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Human Services shall transmit a final report 30 days after the date of enactment of this the amount appropriated under this para-
on audit findings with respect to this pro- Act, the Governor or designee of each State, graph in this Act, $22,000,000, shall be trans-
gram to the Committees on Appropriations locality, territory, tribe, or tribal organiza- ferred to the ‘‘Department of Health and
of the House of Representatives and the Sen- tion receiving funds pursuant to this Act Human Services—Food and Drug Adminis-
ate: Provided further, That nothing in this shall submit to the Secretary its plan for tration—Salaries and Expenses’’ to support
paragraph limits the authority of the Inspec- COVID–19 testing, including goals for the re- activities associated with diagnostic, sero-
tor General or the Comptroller General to mainder of calendar year 2020, to include: (1) logical, antigen, and other tests, and related
conduct audits of interim payments at an the number of tests needed, month-by- administrative activities: Provided further,
earlier date: Provided further, That not later month, to include diagnostic, serological, That the amount appropriated under this
than 60 days after the date of enactment of and other tests, as appropriate; (2) month- paragraph in this Act may be used for grants
this Act, the Secretary shall provide a report by-month estimates of laboratory and test- for the rent, lease, purchase, acquisition,
to the Committees on Appropriations of the ing capacity, including related to workforce, construction, alteration, renovation, or
House of Representatives and the Senate on equipment and supplies, and available tests; equipping of non-federally owned facilities to
obligation of funds, including obligations to and (3) a description of how the State, local- improve preparedness and response capa-
such eligible health care providers summa- ity, territory, tribe, or tribal organization bility at the State and local level for diag-
rized by State of the payment receipt: Pro- will use its resources for testing, including nostic, serologic, or other COVID–19 tests, or
vided further, That such reports shall be up- as it relates to easing any COVID–19 commu- related supplies: Provided further, That the
dated and submitted to such Committees nity mitigation policies: Provided further, amount appropriated under this paragraph in
every 60 days until funds are expended: Pro- That the Secretary shall submit such for- this Act may be used for construction, alter-
vided further, That such amount is des- mula methodology identified in the first pro- ation, renovation, or equipping of non-feder-
ignated by the Congress as being for an viso under this paragraph in this Act to the ally owned facilities for the production of di-
emergency requirement pursuant to section Committees on Appropriations of the House agnostic, serologic, or other COVID–19 tests,
251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and of Representatives and the Senate one day or related supplies, where the Secretary de-
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. prior to awarding such funds: Provided fur- termines that such a contract is necessary to
For an additional amount for ‘‘Public ther, That such funds identified in the first secure, or for the production of, sufficient
Health and Social Services Emergency and second provisos under this paragraph in amounts of such tests or related supplies:
Fund’’, $25,000,000,000, to remain available this Act shall be allocated within 30 days of Provided further, That funds appropriated
until expended, to prevent, prepare for, and the date of enactment of this Act: Provided under this paragraph in this Act may be used
respond to coronavirus, domestically or further, That of the amount appropriated for purchase of medical supplies and equip-
internationally, for necessary expenses to re- under this paragraph in this Act, not less ment, including personal protective equip-
search, develop, validate, manufacture, pur- than $1,000,000,000 shall be transferred to the ment and testing supplies to be used for ad-
chase, administer, and expand capacity for ‘‘Centers for Disease Control and Preven- ministering tests, increased workforce and
COVID–19 tests to effectively monitor and tion—CDC-Wide Activities and Program Sup- trainings, emergency operation centers, and
suppress COVID–19, including tests for both port’’ for surveillance, epidemiology, labora- surge capacity for diagnostic, serologic, or
active infection and prior exposure, includ- tory capacity expansion, contact tracing, other COVID–19 tests, or related supplies:
ing molecular, antigen, and serological tests, public health data surveillance and analytics Provided further, That products purchased
the manufacturing, procurement and dis- with funds appropriated under this para-
infrastructure modernization, disseminating
tribution of tests, testing equipment and graph in this Act may, at the discretion of
information about testing, and workforce
testing supplies, including personal protec- the Secretary, be deposited in the Strategic
support necessary to expand and improve
tive equipment needed for administering National Stockpile under section 319F–2 of
COVID–19 testing: Provided further, That of
tests, the development and validation of the Public Health Service Act: Provided fur-
the amount appropriated under this para-
rapid, molecular point-of-care tests, and ther, That of the amount appropriated under
graph in this Act, not less than $306,000,000
other tests, support for workforce, epidemi- this paragraph in this Act, $600,000,000 shall
shall be transferred to the ‘‘National Insti-
be transferred to ‘‘Health Resources and
ology, to scale up academic, commercial, tutes of Health—National Cancer Institute’’
Services Administration—Primary Health
public health, and hospital laboratories, to to develop, validate, improve, and implement Care’’ for grants under the Health Centers
conduct surveillance and contact tracing, serological testing and associated tech- program, as defined by section 330 of the
support development of COVID–19 testing nologies for the purposes specified under this Public Health Service Act, and for grants to
plans, and other related activities related to paragraph in this Act: Provided further, That federally qualified health centers, as defined
COVID–19 testing: Provided, That of the of the amount appropriated under this para- in section 1861(aa)(4)(B) of the Social Secu-
amount appropriated under this paragraph in graph in this Act, not less than $500,000,000 rity Act: Provided further, That sections
this Act, not less than $11,000,000,000 shall be shall be transferred to the ‘‘National Insti- 330(e)(6)(A)(iii), 330(e)(6)(B)(iii), and
for States, localities, territories, tribes, trib- tutes of Health—National Institute of Bio- 330(r)(2)(B) of the Public Health Service Act
al organizations, urban Indian health organi- medical Imaging and Bioengineering’’ to ac- shall not apply to funds provided under the
zations, or health service providers to tribes celerate research, development, and imple- previous proviso: Provided further, That of
for necessary expenses to develop, purchase, mentation of point of care and other rapid the amount appropriated under this para-
administer, process, and analyze COVID–19 testing related to coronavirus: Provided fur- graph in this Act, $225,000,000 shall be used to
tests, including support for workforce, epide- ther, That of the amount appropriated under provide additional funding for COVID–19
miology, use by employers or in other set- this paragraph in this Act, not less than testing and related expenses, through grants
tings, scale up of testing by public health, $1,000,000,000 shall be transferred to the ‘‘Na- or other mechanisms, to rural health clinics
academic, commercial, and hospital labora- tional Institutes of Health—Office of the Di- as defined in section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social
tories, and community-based testing sites, rector’’ to develop, validate, improve, and Security Act, with such funds also available
health care facilities, and other entities en- implement testing and associated tech- to such entities for building or construction
gaged in COVID-19 testing, conduct surveil- nologies; to accelerate research, develop- of temporary structures, leasing of prop-
lance, trace contacts, and other related ac- ment, and implementation of point of care erties, and retrofitting facilities as nec-
tivities related to COVID–19 testing: Provided and other rapid testing; and for partnerships essary to support COVID–19 testing: Provided
further, That of the amount identified in the with governmental and non-governmental further, That such funds shall be distributed
preceding proviso, not less than $2,000,000,000 entities to research, develop, and implement using the procedures developed for the Pro-
shall be allocated to States, localities, and the activities outlined in this proviso: Pro- vider Relief Fund authorized under the third
territories according to the formula that ap- vided further, That funds in the preceding paragraph under this heading in division B of
plied to the Public Health Emergency Pre- proviso may be transferred to the accounts the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
paredness cooperative agreement in fiscal of the Institutes and Centers of the National Security Act (Public Law 116–136); may be
year 2019, not less than $4,250,000,000 shall be Institutes of Health (referred to in this para- distributed using contracts or agreements
allocated to States, localities, and terri- graph as the ‘‘NIH’’) for the purposes speci- established for such program; and shall be
tories according to a formula methodology fied in the preceding proviso: Provided fur- subject to the process requirements applica-
that is based on relative number of cases of ther, That the transfer authority provided in ble to such program: Provided further, That
COVID–19, and not less than $750,000,000 shall the preceding proviso is in addition to all the Secretary may specify a minimum
be allocated in coordination with the Direc- other transfer authority available to the amount for each eligible entity accepting as-
tor of the Indian Health Service, to tribes, NIH: Provided further, That of the amount ap- sistance under the two previous provisos:
tribal organizations, urban Indian health or- propriated under this paragraph in this Act, Provided further, That up to $1,000,000,000 of
ganizations, or health service providers to not less than $1,000,000,000 shall be available funds provided under this paragraph in this
tribes: Provided further, That the Secretary to the Biomedical Advanced Research and Act may be used to cover the cost of testing

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of Health and Human Services (referred to in Development Authority for necessary ex- for the uninsured, using the definitions ap-
this paragraph as the ‘‘Secretary’’) may sat- penses of advanced research, development, plicable to funds provided under this heading
isfy the funding thresholds outlined in the manufacturing, production, and purchase of in Public Law 116–127: Provided further, That
first and second provisos under this para- diagnostic, serologic, or other COVID–19 not later than 21 days after the date of en-
graph in this Act by making awards through tests or related supplies, and other activities actment of this Act, the Secretary, in co-
other grant or cooperative agreement mech- related to COVID–19 testing at the discretion ordination with other appropriate depart-
anisms: Provided further, That not later than of the Secretary: Provided further, That of ments and agencies, shall issue a report on

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COVID–19 testing: Provided further, That be transferred to, and merged with, other ap- TITLE III
such report shall include data on demo- propriation accounts under the headings GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS ACT
graphic characteristics, including, in a de- ‘‘Centers for Disease Control and Preven-
SEC. 301. Each amount appropriated or
identified and disaggregated manner, race, tion’’, ‘‘Public Health and Social Services
made available by this Act is in addition to
ethnicity, age, sex, geographic region and Emergency Fund’’, ‘‘Food and Drug Adminis-
amounts otherwise appropriated for the fis-
other relevant factors of individuals tested tration’’, and ‘‘National Institutes of
for or diagnosed with COVID–19, to the ex- cal year involved.
Health’’ to prevent, prepare for, and respond
tent such information is available: Provided SEC. 302. No part of any appropriation con-
to coronavirus following consultation with
further, That such report shall include infor- tained in this Act shall remain available for
the Office of Management and Budget: Pro-
mation on the number and rates of cases, obligation beyond the current fiscal year un-
vided, That the Committees on Appropria-
hospitalizations, and deaths as a result of less expressly so provided herein.
tions of the House of Representatives and
COVID–19: Provided further, That such report SEC. 303. Unless otherwise provided for by
the Senate shall be notified 10 days in ad-
shall be submitted to the Committees on Ap- this Act, the additional amounts appro-
vance of any such transfer: Provided further,
propriations of the House and Senate, and priated by this Act to appropriations ac-
That, upon a determination that all or part
the Committee on Energy and Commerce of counts shall be available under the authori-
of the funds transferred from an appropria-
the House of Representatives and the Com- ties and conditions applicable to such appro-
tion by this Act are not necessary, such
mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and priations accounts for fiscal year 2020.
amounts may be transferred back to that ap-
Pensions of the Senate, and updated and re- SEC. 304. Notwithstanding any other provi-
propriation: Provided further, That none of
submitted to such Committees, as necessary, sion of law, funds made available in this Act,
the funds made available by this Act may be
every 30 days until the end of the COVID–19 or transferred pursuant to authorization
transferred pursuant to the authority in sec-
public health emergency first declared by granted in this Act, may only be used to pre-
tion 205 of division A of Public Law 116–94 or
the Secretary on January 31, 2020: Provided vent, prepare for, and respond to
section 241(a) of the Public Health Service
further, That not later than 180 days after coronavirus.
Act.
the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- SEC. 305. In this Act, the term
SEC. 103. Of the funds appropriated by this ‘‘coronavirus’’ means SARS–CoV–2 or an-
retary shall issue a report on the number of Act under the heading ‘‘Public Health and
positive diagnoses, hospitalizations, and other coronavirus with pandemic potential.
Social Services Emergency Fund’’, up to SEC. 306. Each amount designated in this
deaths as a result of COVID–19, $6,000,000 shall be transferred to, and merged
disaggregated nationally by race, ethnicity, Act by the Congress as being for an emer-
with, funds made available under the head- gency requirement pursuant to section
age, sex, geographic region, and other rel- ing ‘‘Office of the Secretary, Office of Inspec-
evant factors: Provided further, That such re- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and
tor General’’, and shall remain available Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall
port shall include epidemiological analysis until expended, for oversight of activities
of such data: Provided further, That not later be available (or rescinded or transferred, if
supported with funds appropriated to the De- applicable) only if the President subse-
than 30 days after the date of the enactment partment of Health and Human Services to
of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination quently so designates all such amounts and
prevent, prepare for, and respond to transmits such designations to the Congress.
with other departments and agencies, as ap- coronavirus, domestically or internation-
propriate, shall report to the Committees on SEC. 307. Any amount appropriated by this
ally: Provided, That the Inspector General of Act, designated by the Congress as an emer-
Appropriations of the House and Senate, the the Department of Health and Human Serv-
Committee on Energy and Commerce of the gency requirement pursuant to section
ices shall consult with the Committees on 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and
House of Representatives, and the Com- Appropriations of the House of Representa-
mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and
tives and the Senate prior to obligating such subsequently so designated by the President,
Pensions of the Senate on a COVID–19 stra- funds: Provided further, That the transfer au-
tegic testing plan: Provided further, That and transferred pursuant to transfer authori-
thority provided by this section is in addi- ties provided by this Act shall retain such
such plan shall assist States, localities, ter- tion to any other transfer authority provided
ritories, tribes, tribal organizations, and designation.
by law.
urban Indian health organizations, in under- BUDGETARY EFFECTS
TITLE II
standing COVID-19 testing for both active in- SEC. 308. (a) STATUTORY PAYGO SCORE-
fection and prior exposure, including hos- INDEPENDENT AGENCIES CARDS.—The budgetary effects of this divi-
pital-based testing, high-complexity labora- SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION sion shall not be entered on either PAYGO
tory testing, point-of-care testing, mobile- scorecard maintained pursuant to section
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
testing units, testing for employers and 4(d) of the Statutory Pay As-You-Go Act of
other settings, and other tests as necessary: For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries 2010.
Provided further, That such plan shall include and Expenses’’, $2,100,000,000, to remain (b) SENATE PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The
estimates of testing production that account available until September 30, 2021, to pre- budgetary effects of this division shall not be
for new and emerging technologies, as well vent, prepare for, and respond to entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained
as guidelines for testing: Provided further, coronavirus, domestically or internation- for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71
That such plan shall address how the Sec- ally: Provided, That such amount is des- (115th Congress).
retary will increase domestic testing capac- ignated by the Congress as being for an (c) CLASSIFICATION OF BUDGETARY EF-
ity, including testing supplies; and address emergency requirement pursuant to section FECTS.—Notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budg-
disparities in all communities: Provided fur- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and et Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the
ther, That such plan shall outline Federal re- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. joint explanatory statement of the com-
sources that are available to support the DISASTER LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT mittee of conference accompanying Con-
testing plans of each State, locality, terri- ference Report 105–217 and section 250(c)(7)
tory, tribe, tribal organization, and urban For an additional amount for ‘‘Disaster
and (c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emer-
Indian health organization: Provided further, Loans Program Account’’ for the cost of di-
gency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the budg-
That such plan shall be updated every 90 rect loans authorized by section 7(b) of the
etary effects of this division shall be esti-
days until funds are expended: Provided fur- Small Business Act, $50,000,000,000, to remain
mated for purposes of section 251 of such Act.
ther, That such amount is designated by the available until expended, to prevent, prepare
This division may be cited as the ‘‘Addi-
Congress as being for an emergency require- for, and respond to coronavirus, domestically
tional Emergency Appropriations for
ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of or internationally: Provided, That such
Coronavirus Response’’.
the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit amount is designated by the Congress as
being for an emergency requirement pursu- The amendment was ordered to be
Control Act of 1985.
ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced engrossed and the bill to be read a
GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE
Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act third time.
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) of 1985. The bill was read the third time.
SEC. 101. The requirements, authorities,
and conditions described in sections 18108,
EMERGENCY EIDL GRANTS Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur-
18109, and 18112 of division B of the For an additional amount for ‘‘Emergency ther debate on the bill, as amended.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secu- EIDL Grants’’ for the cost of emergency The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
rity Act (Public Law 116–136) shall apply to EIDL grants authorized by section 1110 of di- pore. If there is no further debate, the
funds appropriated in this Act to the Depart- vision A of the CARES Act (Public Law 116– bill having been read the third time,
ment of Health and Human Services. 136), $10,000,000,000, to remain available until the question is, Shall the bill pass?

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SEC. 102. Funds appropriated by this Act expended, to prevent, prepare for, and re- The bill (H.R. 266), as amended, was
under the heading ‘‘Department of Health spond to coronavirus, domestically or inter-
passed.
and Human Services’’, except for the nationally: Provided, That such amount is
amounts specified in the first paragraph and designated by the Congress as being for an Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous
the first and second provisos in the second emergency requirement pursuant to section consent that the motion to reconsider
paragraph under the heading ‘‘Public Health 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and be considered made and laid upon the
and Social Services Emergency Fund’’, may Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. table.

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The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ation of my resolution at the desk; I firmed, the motions to reconsider be
pore. Without objection, it is so or- further ask that the resolution be considered made and laid upon the
dered. agreed to, the preamble agreed to, and table, en bloc; that the President be
f that the motions to reconsider be con- immediately notified of the Senate’s
sidered made and laid upon the table action.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT
without any intervening action or de- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
AGREEMENT
bate. pore. Is there objection?
Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Without objection, it is so ordered.
consent that Senator PAUL be recog- pore. Is there objection? The question is, Will the Senate ad-
nized to speak for up to 5 minutes and Mr. MCCONNELL. I object. vise and consent to the nominations of
offer a unanimous consent request and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mitchell A. Silk, of New York, to be an
that, following his remarks, I imme- pore. Objection is heard. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury;
diately be recognized with no inter- The majority leader. John Bobbitt, of Texas, to be an Assist-
vening action. f ant Secretary of Housing and Urban
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Development; and Michael D. Weahkee,
pore. Is there objection? STUDENT VETERAN CORONAVIRUS of New Mexico, to be Director of the In-
Without objection, it is so ordered. RESPONSE ACT OF 2020 dian Health Service, Department of
The Senator from Kentucky. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Health and Human Services, for the
f ask unanimous consent that the Sen- term of four years, en bloc?
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST ate proceed to the immediate consider- The nominations were confirmed en
ation of H.R. 6322, which was received bloc.
Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, no virus, from the House.
not even a plague, should cause us to f
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
forget that our freedom is the result of pore. The clerk will report the bill by EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
resisting the concentration of power in title.
the hands of a few. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, as
The legislative clerk read as follows: if in executive session, I ask unani-
Recently, there has been dangerous
A bill (H.R. 6322) to make certain improve- mous consent that the Foreign Rela-
talk of the President adjourning Con- ments in the educational assistance benefits
gress. I am reminded of the long tions Committee be discharged and the
under the laws administered by the Sec- Senate proceed to the consideration of
English battle to forbid the King from retary of Veterans Affairs in the case of
dissolving Parliament. In fact, Charles changes to courses of education by reason of
PN1419, PN1528, PN1529, and PN1659;
I lost his head partly because he in- emergency situations, and for other pur- that the nominations be confirmed, the
sisted on dissolving Parliament. In poses. motions to reconsider be considered
those days, Parliament did not take There being no objection, the Senate made and laid upon the table with no
Charles’ royal power grab laying down. proceeded to consider the bill. intervening action or debate; that no
When Charles I dissolved Parliament in Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous further motions be in order; that any
1629, members took matters into their consent that the bill be considered read statements related to the nominations
own hands and descended on the speak- a third time and passed, and that the be printed in the RECORD; and that the
er, John Finch, and sat on him. Since motion to reconsider be considered President be immediately notified of
he could not rise, the Parliament could made and laid upon the table. the Senate’s action.
not close. While he squirmed and was The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
held down, Parliament passed several pore. Is there objection? pore. Is there objection?
motions, condemning the King’s power Without objection, it is so ordered. Without objection, it is so ordered.
grab. The bill (H.R. 6322) was ordered to a The nominations considered and con-
Ultimately, the English Parliament third reading, was read the third time, firmed are as follows:
would change the Constitution to for- and passed. IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE
bid the King from dissolving Par- f The following-named Career Members of
liament. Now, I am not suggesting we the Senior Foreign Service of the Depart-
hold the President of the Senate down SIGNING AUTHORITY ment of State for promotion within the Sen-
ior Foreign Service of the United States of
and commandeer the Senate—though Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I America, Class of Career Minister:
the idea has crossed my mind. ask unanimous consent that the major- Kin Wah Moy, of Maryland
Whatever path of resistance we take, ity leader and the senior Senator from Richard Norland, of Virginia
talk of the administration adjourning Alaska be authorized to sign duly en- Julieta Valls Noyes, of Virginia
or temporarily dissolving Congress rolled bills or joint resolutions through Elizabeth H. Richard, of Texas
should loudly be resisted as if the Re- Monday, May 4, 2020. Stephanie S. Sullivan, of Maryland
public depended on it. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The following-named Career Members of
Perhaps more alarming than allow- pore. Without objection, it is so or- the Foreign Service of the Department of
ing a President threatening to dissolve dered. Agriculture for promotion within the Senior
Congress is that Congress currently Foreign Service of the United States of
f America, Class of Minister-Counselor:
has allowed itself to become more of an Deanna M.J. Ayala, of Minnesota
oligarchy than an assembly. A few EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
Robert Henry Hanson, of Maryland
Members of the leadership are set to Mr. MCCONNELL. As if in executive Darya Chehrezad, of California
pass legislation, spending nearly a half session, I ask unanimous consent that The following-named Career Members of
a trillion dollars, without any recorded the Committee on Indian Affairs be dis- the Foreign Service for promotion into the
vote or debate. Shouldn’t someone charged of PN1250 and that the Senate Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor:
shout stop? Shouldn’t someone point proceed to the en bloc consideration of Casey Eben Bean, of Maryland
out the terrible precedent of having a the following nominations: Executive Christine Strossman, of Florida
few Members speak for all the Mem- Calendar Nos. 545, 546, and PN1250. The following-named Career Member of the
bers? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Senior Foreign Service of the Department of
I, for one, believe that if there exists pore. Is there objection? Agriculture for promotion within the Senior
too much danger to have Congress There being no objection, the com- Foreign Service of the United States of
America, Class of Career Minister:
meet—and if there exists too much mittee was discharged and the Senate

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Clay M. Hamilton, of Texas
danger to have Congress meet in per- proceeded to consider the nominations
The following-named Career Member of the
son, we should allow emergency voting en bloc.
Senior Foreign Service of the Department of
remotely. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous State for promotion within the Senior For-
In that vein, I offer the following res- consent that the Senate vote on the eign Service of the United States of Amer-
olution. I ask unanimous consent that nominations en bloc with no inter- ica, Class of Career Minister:
the Senate proceed to the consider- vening action or debate; that, if con- Laura Farnsworth Dogu, of Texas

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ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THURSDAY, The Senate Committee on Foreign DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
APRIL 23, 2020, AT 5:30 P.M. Relations was discharged from further MITCHELL A. SILK, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN ASSIST-
ANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
Mr. MCCONNELL. Now, Mr. Presi- consideration of the following nomina-
tions by unanimous consent and the DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
dent, I ask unanimous consent that the DEVELOPMENT
Senate stand adjourned in accordance nominations were confirmed:
JOHN BOBBITT, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC-
with the order of April 16, 2020, for pre- FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KIN
RETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
WAH MOY AND ENDING WITH STEPHANIE S. SULLIVAN,
viously ordered pro forma sessions. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE FOREIGN SERVICE
There being no objection, the Senate, AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON
FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KIN
JANUARY 9, 2020.
at 5:11 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH WAH MOY AND ENDING WITH STEPHANIE S. SULLIVAN,
WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE
April 23, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. DEANNA M. J. AYALA AND ENDING WITH CHRISTINE
AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON
STROSSMAN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY
f THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL JANUARY 9, 2020.
RECORD ON FEBRUARY 12, 2020. FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH
FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATION OF CLAY M. HAM- DEANNA M. J. AYALA AND ENDING WITH CHRISTINE
DISCHARGED NOMINATIONS ILTON. STROSSMAN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY
FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATION OF LAURA THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL
The Senate Committee on Indian Af- FARNSWORTH DOGU. RECORD ON FEBRUARY 12, 2020.
fairs was discharged from further con- FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATION OF CLAY M. HAM-
ILTON.
sideration of the following nomination f FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATION OF LAURA
by unanimous consent and the nomina- FARNSWORTH DOGU.

tion was confirmed: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CONFIRMATIONS
MICHAEL D. WEAHKEE, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE DIREC- MICHAEL D. WEAHKEE, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE DIREC-
TOR OF THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF TOR OF THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOR THE TERM OF FOUR
Executive nominations confirmed by HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOR THE TERM OF FOUR
YEARS. the Senate April 21, 2020: YEARS.

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EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS
SUPPORT FOR THE GABRIELLA Smashing Walnuts. I am honored to have develop a work ethic which will guide them for
MILLER KIDS FIRST RESEARCH worked closely with Ellyn on the Gabriella Mil- the rest of their lives.
ACT 2.0 ler Kids First Research Act 2.0. I extend my deepest congratulations to
I introduced this bill to find treatments and Shaquan Griffin for winning the Arvada Wheat
HON. JENNIFER WEXTON cures so that our nation’s children will have a Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I
OF VIRGINIA fighting chance to survive cancer and other have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rare disease. The Gabriella Miller Kids First tion and character in all of his future accom-
Research Act 2.0 will reaffirm our strong com- plishments.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 mitment to finding cures for pediatric diseases. f
Ms. WEXTON. Madam Speaker, I rise in f
strong support of the Gabriella Miller Kids First IN MEMORY OF AMIL PADEZANIN
Research Act 2.0, a bipartisan bill that I intro- RECOGNIZING BOBBY ZAREM
duced on Friday, April 17th. If enacted, this bill HON. CONOR LAMB
would make great strides to fund the fight HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER OF PENNSYLVANIA
against childhood cancer, birth defects, and OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
other rare pediatric diseases. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Cancer is the single leading cause of death Tuesday, April 21, 2020
among American children of any disease. The Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Mr. LAMB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to
U.S. is rapidly approaching 16,000 children di- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, remember and honor the life of Amil
agnosed with cancer annually, and the inci- I rise today to recognize Mr. Bobby Zarem of Padezanin, a fellow Marine and a pillar in the
dence of childhood cancer has been steadily Georgia’s First District for his decades of influ- community in Beaver County.
increasing over time. Additionally, one in 33 ence as a legendary publicist. Mr. Padezanin served in the U.S. Marine
babies born in the U.S. are affected by a birth Mr. Zarem is known for helping launch the Corps during the Korean War. He was a re-
defect, and birth defects are the leading cause careers of well-known celebrities like Arnold tired brakeman and conductor working for 42
of death among infants. These pediatric dis- Schwarzenegger and John Travolta, and years out of the Conway Yards for Conrail,
eases are still poorly understood, and addi- spearheading publicity for movies such as Sat- formerly known as Penn Central and the
tional funding is greatly needed to augment urday Night Fever and Dances with Wolves to Pennsylvania Railroad.
existing research to promote new discoveries root them in American cinematic history. During his 85 years in Freedom, PA, Mr.
for children affected by them. He eventually created Zarem Incorporated Padezanin played varsity football at Freedom
In an effort to uncover new insights into the in New York, which is now one of the most High School, served on the town council, led
biology of pediatric disease, Congress passed successful public relations and publicity busi- the town’s holiday festivities, was a member of
the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act in nesses in the country. the Freedom Serbian Club, and was an avid
2014, which established a Ten-Year Pediatric Notably, he was the creative genius behind Freedom Bulldogs sports fan. He was also a
Research Initiative Fund within the National In- the ‘‘I Love New York’’ campaign, which is member of the St. Elijah Serbian 0rthodox
stitutes of Health’s (NIH) Common Fund. The now advertised on t-shirts and hats throughout Church in Aliquippa, and a member of the
law authorized $12.6 million in funds annually the world. Serb National Federation, the oldest and larg-
for pediatric disease research through the Although much of his success was on est Serbian fraternal organization in the coun-
Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Broadway and Hollywood, Mr. Zarem has try.
Program, commonly known as Kids First. been a pillar in making his hometown of Sa- I want to express my deepest condolences
Since the original law was enacted, Kids First vannah the artistic and cinematic success it is to Mr. Padezanin’s wife Martha and the entire
has sequenced more than 20,000 samples today. Padezanin family.
from childhood cancer and structural birth de- He was given the Lifetime Achievement We will all miss Amil, but it may help to re-
fect cohorts. Most recently the program initi- Award at the Savannah Film Festival to recog- member that there is no such thing as a
ated the Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Re- nize his outstanding accomplishments former Marine, and that his duties are much
source Center—a comprehensive integrated throughout his life. needed in the next world. As it says in our
data resource for research and patient com- I want to congratulate Mr. Zarem on making hymn, ‘‘if the Army and the Navy ever look on
munities meant to advance discoveries. Savannah proud, and I wish him the best of heaven’s scenes, they will find the streets are
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act luck in all his endeavors to come. guarded by United States Marines.’’
2.0 builds off the important progress made by f f
the 2014 Gabriella Miller Kids First Research
Act by providing a new source of funding for SHAQUAN GRIFFIN REMEMBERING JIM SHINN
the Kids First Research Fund. Specifically, the
bill would redirect civil monetary sanctions lev- HON. ED PERLMUTTER HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER
ied against pharmaceutical manufacturers by OF COLORADO OF GEORGIA
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
for violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act. By diverting penalties from pharma- Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Tuesday, April 21, 2020
ceutical companies that break the law, the bill Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker,
would sustain Kids First’s critical childhood today to recognize and applaud Shaquan Grif- I rise today to remember and honor the life of
disease research for generations to come. fin for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Serv- Mr. James William ‘‘Jim’’ Shinn Jr. of Pooler,
The 2014 law and the bill I introduced Fri- ice Ambassadors for Youth award. Georgia, who passed away on April 10th.
day is named to honor 10-year-old Gabriella Shaquan Griffin is a student at Arvada High Jim was a man of honor and humility who
Miller who passed away from an inoperable School and received this award because his served others in all areas of his life.
brain tumor. She was a fierce advocate for determination and hard work have allowed him Through his service in the U.S. Army, being
childhood cancer research, and her efforts to to overcome adversities. an active member and faithful leader in his
boost awareness of pediatric cancer helped The dedication demonstrated by Shaquan church, and coaching his youngest daughters’

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raise funds for children’s cancer charities. I Griffin is exemplary of the type of achievement various sports teams, his life was a blessing to
would like to thank Gabriella’s mother and my that can be attained with hard work and perse- countless individuals.
constituent, Ellyn Miller, for her tireless advo- verance. It is essential students at all levels Jim worked for Delta Metals and was a co-
cacy on behalf of children with cancer through strive to make the most of their education and owner of the successful family business, Steel

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Erectors Incorporated, where he worked title 5, United States Code, regardless of It is my honor to recognize Mr. Belmont and
alongside his lovely wife, Leslie. whether the recipient would otherwise qualify thank him for his years of service to our vet-
His servant heart and faithfulness allowed for workmen’s compensation. erans before the United States Congress.
him to not only thrive in all that he did, but f
leave behind a legacy that will never be for- f
gotten. ROWAN HARTMAN
Jim loved and cherished his family above all SAGE ROBERTS
else and was a remarkable father and hus- HON. ED PERLMUTTER
band. OF COLORADO HON. ED PERLMUTTER
Pooler, Georgia, is truly better off because IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO
of Jim’s devotion and intentionality, and I am Tuesday, April 21, 2020 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
so grateful for all that he did for his commu-
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Tuesday, April 21, 2020
nity.
today to recognize and applaud Rowan Hart- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise
My thoughts and prayers go out to all who
man for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge today to recognize and applaud Sage Roberts
knew and loved him during this difficult time.
Service Ambassadors for Youth award. for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service
f Rowan Hartman is a student at Sobesky Ambassadors for Youth award.
TERA DAVIS Academy and received this award because his Sage Roberts is a student at Drake Middle
determination and hard work have allowed him School and received this award because her
to overcome adversities.
HON. ED PERLMUTTER The dedication demonstrated by Rowan
determination and hard work have allowed her
OF COLORADO to overcome adversities.
Hartman is exemplary of the type of achieve-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The dedication demonstrated by Sage Rob-
ment that can be attained with hard work and erts is exemplary of the type of achievement
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 perseverance. It is essential students at all that can be attained with hard work and perse-
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise levels strive to make the most of their edu- verance. It is essential students at all levels
today to recognize and applaud Tera Davis for cation and develop a work ethic which will strive to make the most of their education and
receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service guide them for the rest of their lives. develop a work ethic which will guide them for
Ambassadors for Youth award. I extend my deepest congratulations to
the rest of their lives.
Tera Davis is a student at Oberon Middle Rowan Hartman for winning the Arvada Wheat
I extend my deepest congratulations to
School and received this award because her Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I
Sage Roberts for winning the Arvada Wheat
determination and hard work have allowed her have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica-
Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I
to overcome adversities. tion and character in all of his future accom-
have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi-
The dedication demonstrated by Tera Davis plishments.
cation and character in all of her future ac-
is exemplary of the type of achievement that f complishments.
can be attained with hard work and persever- IN HONOR OF JAMES BELMONT
ance. It is essential students at all levels strive f
to make the most of their education and de- HON. ANDY BARR
velop a work ethic which will guide them for RECOGNIZING BISHOP GREGORY
OF KENTUCKY HARTMAYER
the rest of their lives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
I extend my deepest congratulations to Tera
Davis for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Tuesday, April 21, 2020 HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER
Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to OF GEORGIA
no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication honor Mr. James ‘‘Jim’’ Belmont. Mr. Belmont IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
and character in all of her future accomplish- has served our country well for 41 years and
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
ments. is retiring on May 31st.
f Mr. Belmont is a veteran of the United Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker,
States Army. In 1983, he began a career with I rise today to congratulate Bishop Gregory
CLARIFICATION OF CONGRES- the Department of Veterans Affairs. He served Hartmayer for being named the seventh Arch-
SIONAL INTENT REGARDING as a biomedical engineering technician at the bishop of Atlanta by Holy Father Pope
SECTION 6412 OF PUBLIC LAW VA Medical Center in Togus, Maine. He Francis.
116–92 moved on to serve in various positions of in- Bishop Hartmayer has remarkably served
creasing responsibility in the VA system. He several roles in the church for over 40 years,
HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF served in the acting capacity as Director of the including a guidance counselor, teacher, and
OF CALIFORNIA Louisville VA Medical Center and as Interim eventually a school principal for Catholic high
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Director of the Memphis VA Medical Center. In schools.
2013, he was chosen to serve as the Asso- After spending many years in New York and
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Massachusetts, Bishop Hartmayer moved to
ciate Director of the Lexington VA Health Care
Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, last year I in- System. Georgia to serve as a pastor and then bishop.
troduced H.R. 3494, the Damon Paul Nelson Mr. Belmont holds a bachelor’s degree in He has been recognized by his community,
and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Au- Health Care Administration and an MBA in family, and friends as a kind, faithful, and
thorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, Healthcare Management. He is a graduate of humble servant of the Lord.
and 2020. The IAA was included in the Fiscal Leadership VA and the Senior Executive Fel- Bishop Hartmayer was appointed the four-
Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, lows program at Harvard University. His cre- teenth bishop of the Diocese of Savannah by
which became Public Law 116–92. dentials include Fellow American College of Pope Benedict the 16th in 2011.
Section 6412, a provision that I authored Health Care Executives and Credentialed I was honored to have him as my guest at
and that first passed the House as part of the Member American Academy of Medical Ad- Pope Francis’ speech to a joint session of
IAA, authorizes the Director of the CIA to pro- ministrators. Congress in 2015.
vide enhanced injury benefits to a covered Mr. Belmont resides in Lexington, Kentucky His life has been marked by graciously
employee and/or qualifying dependents who with his wife, Zonda. She also served in our sharing wisdom, peace, and clarity with every-
suffer an injury overseas due to war, insur- veterans and retired from the Lexington VA as one he encounters, and freely giving his re-
gency, hostile act, or terrorist activities. a nurse in 2019. sources for the good of others.

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I rise today to clarify the intent of Congress Mr. Belmont is a dedicated public servant Thank you, Bishop Hartmayer, for your serv-
on one point: due to the unique and limited and a patriot. He has served our nation for 41 ice to the people of the Diocese of Savannah,
circumstances under which these benefits are years, first in the United States Army and then and to Georgia’s First District.
authorized, and for the purposes of Section as a leader in the VA Health Care System. I know God will continue to use you in
104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, all Our nation’s veterans deserve the finest heath amazing ways as you serve as the seventh
amounts paid pursuant to Section 6412 should care available and Mr. Belmont has dedicated Archbishop of Atlanta, and I wish you all the
be treated as amount paid under chapter 81 of his career to providing them excellent care. best.

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TAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL STATE SHAYLEE BACH The dedication demonstrated by Te’Aira
CIVICS CHAMPIONS Nutter is exemplary of the type of achievement
HON. ED PERLMUTTER that can be attained with hard work and perse-
OF COLORADO verance. It is essential students at all levels
HON. KIM SCHRIER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strive to make the most of their education and
develop a work ethic which will guide them for
OF WASHINGTON Tuesday, April 21, 2020
the rest of their lives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise
today to recognize and applaud Shaylee Bach I extend my deepest congratulations to
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Te’Aira Nutter for winning the Arvada Wheat
Ambassadors for Youth award. Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I
Ms. SCHRIER. Madam Speaker, congratu- have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi-
Shaylee Bach is a student at Standley Lake
lations to the hardworking students of Tahoma cation and character in all of her future ac-
High School and received this award because
High School from Maple Valley, Washington, complishments.
her determination and hard work have allowed
for being selected for the 11th consecutive her to overcome adversities.
time to represent Washington state in the an- The dedication demonstrated by Shaylee f
nual ‘‘We the People: The Citizens and the Bach is exemplary of the type of achievement
Constitution’’ competition organized by the that can be attained with hard work and perse- IN RECOGNITION OF RAUL CORTEZ
Center for Civic Education. verance. It is essential students at all levels AND EMILIO NICOLAS SR. AND
These dedicated students have spent the strive to make the most of their education and FAMILY
past year studying the history and principles of develop a work ethic which will guide them for
the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. They the rest of their lives.
have gained a better understanding of our na- I extend my deepest congratulations to HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN
tion’s founding values, representative democ- Shaylee Bach for winning the Arvada Wheat OF VIRGINIA
racy, and how the lawmaking process func- Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
tions. have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi-
cation and character in all of her future ac- Tuesday, April 21, 2020
The annual in-person ‘‘We the People’’ final complishments.
competition typically takes place in Wash- Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise in
f
ington, D.C., in late April. Understandably, due recognition of the extended members of the
to the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic, the RECOGNIZING JIM BISHOP Cortez and Nicolas family of Virginia and
event was cancelled this year. Regardless, I Texas who are Hispanic media pioneers and
am tremendously proud of these students’ dili- HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER American patriots serving our nation in war
gent work over the past year. Civic education OF GEORGIA and peace for over 75 years.
is vital to a well-rounded high school edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
cation. In this time of crisis, it is more impor- In the 40s and 50s, Mr. Raul Cortez devel-
tant than ever that young people are well-in- Tuesday, April 21, 2020 oped KCOR radio and television and the
formed so they can engage constructively with Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Spanish International Network which grew into
public policy. I hope that these talented stu- I rise today to congratulate Mr. Jim Bishop for UNIVISON the nation’s largest provider of
dents feel empowered to vote, participate in being awarded the University System of Geor- Spanish language content thanks to the major
politics, and be leading voices for positive gia Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distin- contributions of his son-in-law Mr. Emilio Nico-
change in our state and country. I am excited guished Friends Achievement Award. las, his wife Irma, their son Emilio Nicolas Jr.
to hear about how they carry the principles Throughout his career, Mr. Bishop has had and family. In 1976 the Cortez and Nicolas
and values of civic education into their future a passion for creating a better future for edu- family established the nation’s First Satellite
endeavors and become the next generation of cation in Georgia. Interconnected TV Network which provided
leaders. Thanks to his dedication, the two-year coast to coast coverage.
Brunswick Junior College was transformed I commend Mr. Frank Cortez Jr. and Mr.
I am especially grateful to Gretchen Wulfing into an esteemed four-year institution called
for her dedication to civic education. In addi- Daniel P. Cortez of Stafford, Virginia, for their
College of Coastal Georgia, which has wit- Spanish and English language media contribu-
tion to teaching government at Tahoma High nessed immense growth and success since its
School, Gretchen has coached Civic Edu- tions through their patriotic and informational
founding. media broadcast segments in print and elec-
cation for 12 years. Most recently, in 2016, Mr. Bishop has also been a leader in the
she was honored as one of Washington’s dis- tronically.
legal profession in Georgia’s First District for
tinguished Civic Educators. over 60 years and has been steadfast in put- Five generations of Cortez and Nicolas fam-
Teachers like Gretchen are especially vital ting others above himself. ily members have answered the military call to
Since becoming a regent in 2007, he has duty since World War I including Mr. Juan
in this uncertain time, and the 8th District is
been a pillar in the University System because Manuel Cortez, Mr. Raul Cortez Jr. who
extremely appreciative for her dedication to
of his high integrity, stature, and proven com- served in Korea, Mr. Daniel Cortez who was
educating students in Maple Valley.
mitment to higher education in Georgia. wounded and decorated for extraordinary her-
Finally, I would like to individually recognize I want to thank Mr. Bishop for all he has oism in Vietnam and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cor-
each student, whose tremendous commitment done for the state of Georgia, and I wish him tez II and his wife April Cortez who honorably
and enthusiasm to learning our Constitution, I the best of luck in all his endeavors to come. served in the Air Force during Operation En-
deeply admire. Congratulations to: Riley during Freedom.
f
Barlett, Dane Bowman-Weston, Katerina
The Cortez and Nicolas families are proud
Bruhl, Matthew Bruneel, Neena Chana, Claire TE’AIRA NUTTER
Americans of Hispanic descent and remain the
Cunningham, Grace Denison, Shelby Ellis,
genuine pioneers of America’s Hispanic media
Djanaya Esiong, Issabella Huser. HON. ED PERLMUTTER and military patriotism. Their veteran’s activ-
Sarah Kropelnicki, Preston Lievano, Jaden OF COLORADO ism continues to this day with the develop-
Mason, Aidan Mercado, Emma Nickel, Gage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of the National Vet Corps Alliance where
Nickel, Calvin O’Connell, Luke Oriolt, Daniela Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Mr. Daniel Cortez is chairman in support of
Perezchica-Trancoso, Claire Riordan, Eliza- H.R. 886, The Veterans Treatment Court Co-
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise
beth St. John, Jasmine Tran, Janey Yee. ordination Act of 2019 which I was proud to

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today to recognize and applaud Te’Aira Nutter
Congratulations again to Gretchen and for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service co-sponsor.
these bright students from Tahoma High Ambassadors for Youth award. Madam Speaker, please join me in recogni-
School for their dedication to civic education. Te’Aira Nutter is a student at Jefferson High tion and celebration of the Cortez and Nicolas
We in Washington’s 8th District couldn’t be School and received this award because her families’ contributions to Hispanic media, our
more proud of them, and we wish them the determination and hard work have allowed her brave armed forces, and to the United States
best of luck. to overcome adversities. of America.

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SARAH XIONG ton for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge REINY MONTELONGO
Service Ambassadors for Youth award.
HON. ED PERLMUTTER Serena Stanton is a student at Mandalay HON. ED PERLMUTTER
OF COLORADO Middle School and received this award be- OF COLORADO
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause her determination and hard work have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 allowed her to overcome adversities. Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise The dedication demonstrated by Serena Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise
today to recognize and applaud Sarah Xiong Stanton is exemplary of the type of achieve- today to recognize and applaud Reiny
for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service ment that can be attained with hard work and Montelongo for receiving the Arvada Wheat
Ambassadors for Youth award. perseverance. It is essential students at all Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.
Sarah Xiong is a student at Mandalay Mid- levels strive to make the most of their edu- Reiny Montelongo is a student at Mandalay
dle School and received this award because cation and develop a work ethic which will Middle School and received this award be-
her determination and hard work have allowed guide them for the rest of their lives. cause his determination and hard work have
her to overcome adversities. I extend my deepest congratulations to allowed him to overcome adversities.
The dedication demonstrated by Sarah The dedication demonstrated by Reiny
Serena Stanton for winning the Arvada Wheat
Xiong is exemplary of the type of achievement Montelongo is exemplary of the type of
Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I
that can be attained with hard work and perse- achievement that can be attained with hard
have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi-
verance. It is essential students at all levels work and perseverance. It is essential stu-
cation and character in all of her future ac-
strive to make the most of their education and dents at all levels strive to make the most of
complishments.
develop a work ethic which will guide them for their education and develop a work ethic
the rest of their lives. which will guide them for the rest of their lives.
I extend my deepest congratulations to f
I extend my deepest congratulations to
Sarah Xiong for winning the Arvada Wheat Reiny Montelongo for winning the Arvada
IN RECOGNITION OF THE AVIA-
Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth
TION MUSEUM OF KENTUCKY’S
have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the
25TH ANNIVERSARY
cation and character in all of her future ac- same dedication and character in all of his fu-
complishments. ture accomplishments.
f HON. ANDY BARR f
INTRODUCTION OF THE ROBUST OF KENTUCKY RECOGNIZING MAJOR CURTIS
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO IVINS
PANDEMIC ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HON. JESÚS G. ‘‘CHUY’’ GARCÍA
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER
OF GEORGIA
OF ILLINOIS Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to
honor the Aviation Museum of Kentucky on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 their 25th anniversary. The Aviation Museum Tuesday, April 21, 2020
began as a dream of members of the Ken- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker,
Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I tucky Aviation History Roundtable. In April of
rise today to introduce the Systemic Risk Miti- I rise today to recognize the heroic actions of
1995, the Aviation Museum was incorporated Major Curtis Ivins.
gation Act with my colleagues, Representative as a non-profit and it opened to the public in
JAN SCHAKOWSKY of Illinois and Representa- Major Ivins is currently assigned to the 2nd
August with the help of the surviving members Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division stationed
tive MARK TAKANO of California. of the 1942 Doolittle Squadron.
As COVID–19 devastates nearly every at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, which is in Georgia’s
country in the world, it is more important than The Aviation Museum is located at Lex- First District.
ever to affirm that the United States will sup- ington, Kentucky’s Blue Grass Airport. The He is not only a hero in his service with our
port developing countries in getting the help Aviation Museum helps the general public un- nation’s armed forces, but also with helping
they need from International Financial Institu- derstand and become enthusiastic about avia- people in his local community.
tions (IFIs) like the World Bank and Inter- tion, thus building support for the aviation in- In February of this year, Curt was witness to
national Monetary Fund (IMF). This bill accom- dustry. This industry contributes billions of dol- a single vehicle accident in Chatham County,
plishes that by: Instructing U.S. representa- lars and thousands of jobs to Kentucky’s GA.
tives to the IFis to support a suspension of economy. Kentucky exported $14.6 billion in Without hesitation, he immediately engaged
debt payments to those institutions during the aerospace parts in 2019. and was able to free the mother and two sons
COVID–19 pandemic; Instructing U.S. rep- from the vehicle before it continued to roll.
The Aviation Museum provides many edu- Curt saw the accident, ran from his vehicle,
resentatives to the IFis to oppose programs cational opportunities for Kentucky’s young
that undermine countries’ ability to respond to broke their windows, and cut seat belts to pull
people through flight training, Learning through them to safety just before the vehicle rolled
COVID–19, such as those that encourage cuts Aviation, and Aviation Summer Camp. An im-
to public health spending; Instructing the U.S. again.
portant part of the Aviation Museum’s mission I am proud to represent thousands of mili-
representative to the IMF to support issuing 3 is educating youth about career potential in
trillion ‘‘Special Drawing Rights.’’ tary servicemen and women. This includes
the field of aviation. Curt, and all those who rise to the occasion in
The issuance of ‘‘Special Drawing Rights’’
will help countries avoid depleting their re- The Aviation Museum provides over 25,000 all times of need and put their lives at risk for
serves during the turbulent economic times square feet of exhibit space. Exhibits show- others.
ahead; 3 trillion SDR’s will help all of us—and case the science of flight and the history of f
especially emerging markets and developing aviation in Kentucky. Attracting visitors from all
50 states and indeed from around the world, TAELYN RISBY
economies—avoid financial catastrophe.
I urge this body to advance this legislation. the Aviation Museum contributes to the tour-
f ism economy of Kentucky. HON. ED PERLMUTTER
OF COLORADO
The Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame is
SERENA STANTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
housed at the Aviation Museum and tells the
stories of 99 Kentuckians with special achieve- Tuesday, April 21, 2020

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HON. ED PERLMUTTER ments. Recognized honorees include military
OF COLORADO
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise
pilots, civilian pilots, and scientists. today to recognize and applaud Taelyn Risby
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The Aviation Museum of Kentucky fills an for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 important role in Kentucky. It is my honor to Ambassadors for Youth award.
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise acknowledge them on their 25th anniversary Taelyn Risby is a student at Drake Middle
today to recognize and applaud Serena Stan- before the United States Congress. School and received this award because his

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determination and hard work have allowed him strive to make the most of their education and have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica-
to overcome adversities. develop a work ethic which will guide them for tion and character in all of his future accom-
The dedication demonstrated by Taelyn the rest of their lives. plishments.
Risby is exemplary of the type of achievement I extend my deepest congratulations to
that can be attained with hard work and perse- Taelyn Risby for winning the Arvada Wheat
verance. It is essential students at all levels Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Daily Digest
Senate
Pro Forma Sessions—Agreement: A unanimous-
Chamber Action consent agreement was reached providing that not-
The Senate met at 4 p.m. in pro forma session, withstanding the pro forma session, Senators be rec-
and adjourned at 5:11 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., on ognized to speak. Page S2177
Thursday, April 23, 2020. A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro-
Measures Passed: viding that Senate adjourn in accordance with the
Department of the Interior, Environment, and order of Thursday, April 16, 2020, for previously or-
Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Senate passed dered pro forma sessions. Page S2188

H.R. 266, making appropriations for the Depart- Signing Authority—Agreement: A unanimous-
ment of the Interior, environment, and related agen- consent agreement was reached providing that Sen-
cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, ators McConnell and Murkowski be authorized to
after agreeing to the following amendment proposed sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions through
thereto: Pages S2183–86 Monday, May 4, 2020. Page S2187

McConnell/Schumer Amendment No. 1580, to in- Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol-
crease amounts authorized and appropriated for com- lowing nominations:
mitments for the Paycheck Protection Program au- Mitchell A. Silk, of New York, to be an Assistant
thorized under section 7(a) of the Small Business Secretary of the Treasury.
Act, economic injury disaster loans and emergency John Bobbitt, of Texas, to be an Assistant Sec-
grants under the CARES Act, to fund hospital and retary of Housing and Urban Development.
provider recovery and testing. Pages S2184–86 Michael D. Weahkee, of New Mexico, to be Di-
rector of the Indian Health Service, Department of
Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act: Sen- Health and Human Services, for the term of four
ate passed H.R. 6322, to make certain improvements years.
in the educational assistance benefits under the laws Routine lists in the Foreign Service. Page S2187
administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in
the case of changes to courses of education by reason
of emergency situations. Page S2187
Committee Meetings
No committee meetings were held.

h
House of Representatives
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she
Chamber Action appointed Representative Butterfield to act as Speak-
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 38 pub- er pro tempore for today. Page H1897
lic bills, H.R. 6557–6594; and 4 resolutions, H. Congressional Oversight Commission—Appoint-
Res. 930–933 were introduced. Pages H1898–H1900
ment: The Chair announced the Speaker’s appoint-
Additional Cosponsors: Page H1901 ment of the following individual on the part of the
Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. House to the Congressional Oversight Commission:
Ms. Donna Shalala of Coral Gables, Florida.

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Congressional Oversight Commission—Appoint-
ment: Read a letter from Representative McCarthy, Joint Meetings
Minority Leader, in which he appointed the fol- No joint committee meetings were held.
lowing Member to the Congressional Oversight f
Commission: Mr. J. French Hill of Little Rock, Ar-
kansas. Page H1897 COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY,
Quorum Calls—Votes: There were no Yea and Nay APRIL 22, 2020
votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10:30 a.m. and Senate
adjourned at 10:33 a.m. No meetings/hearings scheduled.
Committee Meetings House
No hearings were held. No hearings are scheduled.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 23 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22

Senate Chamber House Chamber
Program for Thursday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Wednesday: House will meet in Pro
session. Forma session at 1 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue
HOUSE Garcı́a, Jesús G. ‘‘Chuy’’, Ill., E376 Schrier, Kim, Wash., E375
Lamb, Conor, Pa., E373 Wexton, Jennifer, Va., E373
Barr, Andy, Ky., E374, E376 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E373, E374, E374, E374, E375, Wittman, Robert J., Va., E375
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