COVID-19 EIDL Fraud Statute of Limitations Act of 2022 (Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, June 8, 2022, page E599)
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A page of the Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks as printed for June 8, 2022, page E599, in which the print columns run together. A speech on fraud in disaster relief funds gives examples: in New York City one man defrauded taxpayers of over $180,000 in relief funds and spent it at Saks Fifth Avenue; a couple in Connecticut used relief money meant to keep their hair salon open to buy investment properties; and a man in Washington D.C. stole money that should have gone to its intended use. These lines interleave with a tribute congratulating Austin Kohlhofer on his offer of appointment to the United States Military Academy and with remarks on a public servant named Paul whose 20-year career is measured by the people he hired, mentored and guided.
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“COVID-19 EIDL Fraud Statute of Limitations Act of 2022 (Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, June 8, 2022, page E599).”
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June 8, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E599
student and athletic leadership to the Military signed into law, they do represent some of the In New York City, one man defrauded the
Academy. very real and tangible impacts his 20-year ca- American taxpayers of over $180,000 in Eco-
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join reer of public service has had on our Nation. nomic Injury Disaster Relief funds—and spent
me in congratulating Austin Kohlhofer on his If you asked Paul, he would say his real leg- it at Saks Fifth Avenue.
offer of appointment to the United States Mili- acy and career accomplishments are best A couple in Connecticut used the relief not
tary Academy. Our service academies offer measured by the relationships he has devel- to keep their hair salon open or pay employ-
the finest military training and education avail- oped over the past two decades—from those ees—but to buy investment properties in Flor-
able. I am positive that Austin will excel during he served under and beside at the beginning ida.
his career at the Military Academy, and I ask of his career—to those he has since hired, One man, right here in Washington D.C.
my colleagues to join me in extending their mentored, and guided in their own careers. stole money that should have been used to
best wishes to him as he begins his service to And even to those he met extending his keep our small businesses afloat and instead
our Nation. Hartwick College baseball career into a ‘‘leg- bankrolled his own yacht and million dollar row
f endary’’ softball career as part of the Lawn house.
Wranglers and Owego dynasties, coaching the While millions of people were dying across
IN RECOGNITION OF PAUL J. SASS Republican Congressional baseball team, or the country these people chose to look out for
just talking politics over a beer at the storied, their own self-interest.
HON. SAM GRAVES now sadly shuttered, Capitol Lounge, without Today, we hold them accountable to the law
OF MISSOURI a doubt, Paul has put his imprint on the of- and to the American people.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fices, committees, policies, and colleagues That is why I place my support behind the
across Capitol Hill he’s been involved with addition of a 10-year statute of limitations for
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 criminal and civil charges against COVID–19
throughout his career, and we are all better for
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, it. Economic Injury Disaster Loans fraud.
I rise today to recognize my long-time staffer, As Paul enters the next phase of his al- We owe it to those who did right by their
Paul Sass, as he marks his last week on Cap- ready-successful career, I thank him for stick- businesses, their employees, and their com-
itol Hill after more than 20 years. ing with me for over 20 years. I thank him for munity.
Every Member knows that nothing would get his advice and guidance. And I thank him for We owe it to the American people.
done around here if it weren’t for the dedica- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to
his loyalty and friendship. When I look back at
tion and commitment of our staff. I have my Capitol Hill service, it is those dedicated join me in voting for H.R. 7334 to ensure that
served in Congress for 22 years, and I have staffers like Paul that I am most thankful for in anyone who wrongfully abused small business
had a lot of great staff over that time. Paul has helping me address the needs of Missouri’s COVID relief be held accountable.
worked for me in a variety of different roles Sixth District and the Nation at large. I thank f
over the course of his Capitol Hill career, in Paul and I wish him continued success in his FOOD AND DRUG AMENDMENTS OF
both my Congressional Office and the two next endeavors. 2022
committees I have had the privilege of leading. f
Paul is my longest serving staffer and is un- SPEECH OF
questionably one of the best and capable COVID–19 EIDL FRAUD STATUTE
staffers I’ve ever had. OF LIMITATIONS ACT OF 2022 HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE
In 2002, I hired Paul fresh out of college as OF TEXAS
SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
a Staff Assistant, where he was tasked with
making the coffee and answering the phones. HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Tuesday, June 7, 2022
And as I like to remind him, he was our third OF TEXAS Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise
choice for the job at the time. Despite that, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in support of H.R. 7667, the ‘‘Food and Drug
Paul was determined to prove himself, and he Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Amendments Act of 2022,’’ which will reau-
quickly climbed the ranks of my legislative thorize user fees for prescription drugs, med-
team, rising to Legislative Director and eventu- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I
stand in support of H.R. 7334, the ‘‘COVID–19 ical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar
ally to Deputy Chief of Staff. products from fiscal 2023 through 2027.
After I was elected by my colleagues to EIDL Fraud Statute of Limitations Act of
2022,’’ to establish a 10-year timeframe during Congress has successfully supported the re-
serve as the Republican Leader of the Small authorization of this important legislation with
Business Committee, Paul served there as my which those who defrauded the government in
unlawful receipt of Economic Injury Disaster bi-partisan support for over 80 years.
Deputy Staff Director from 2009 to 2015. After We must continue in our efforts to generate
my time as Chairman was done, I asked Paul Loans can be brought to justice.
The COVID–19 pandemic has robbed our guidance and regulation on the healthcare
to return to my personal office as Chief of products and pharmaceutical drugs available
Staff to help lead my internal campaign to suc- nation of over one million souls.
It has taken from us mothers and fathers, to the American people we serve.
ceed my friend Bill Shuster as Republican Let it be known, however, that today, the
children and siblings, friends and neighbors.
leader of the Transportation and Infrastructure For every tragic death there are countless 117th Congress brings forward new require-
Committee. In 2019, I was fortunate enough to others for whom the world now holds a space ments of racial and cultural diversity.
be elected to that position, and it was an obvi- that can never be filled. In addition to providing reauthorization for
ous choice to ask Paul to come with me again When the pandemic first arrived on our soil, pharmaceutical drug, equipment, and trial
and lead the Republican Committee staff as Congress acted quickly to provide Economic funding, H.R. 7667 recognizes the millions of
Staff Director. And for the last three and a half Injury Disaster Loans to small businesses Americans who are racial and ethnic minorities
years, he has done a fantastic job. across the country. who have been too long mistreated by medical
During this time, Paul oversaw and led our Thanks to these loans—in the face of fear, trials and studies—to the detriment of our
staff in negotiations on multiple bipartisan, bi- loss, and uncertainty—our nation’s business health.
cameral legislative efforts of great con- owners kept their doors open. Today we add amendments to this Act that
sequence to our Nation, many of which were They provided meals, manufactured PPE, will ensure medical care reflects people across
signed into law. He has worked on two Water served in non-profits, and safeguarded the all groups so that we may receive healthcare
Resources Development Acts; an aircraft cer- color, culture, and economic security of Amer- that is developed and designed to serve us.
tification bill, which was crafted in response to ica’s towns and cities. The law that we are reauthorizing today will
two major international aviation accidents; the While struggling with their own losses, hard- require pharmaceutical manufacturers to sub-
CARES Act, which was the first major com- ships, and grief these small business owners mit to the Secretary of Health and Human
prehensive legislative response to the COVID– supported their employees and their commu- Services detailed Diversity Action Plans.
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS
19 pandemic and included significant support nities. These plans must outline their initiatives to
targeted toward the transportation industry; Through our EIDL funding they kept our na- include in clinical studies participants across
two Coast Guard reauthorizations; and efforts tion running. various subgroups including: age, sex, geo-
to reauthorize the surface transportation pro- To imagine that some would take advantage graphic location, socio-economic status, eth-
grams. of the necessary relief provided by our govern- nicity and race.
While Paul’s accomplishments are not lim- ment for self-serving gains is abhorrent and America has an ugly history of racialized
ited to legislative achievements and bills shameful. medical testing.
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