Congressional Record — House of Representatives, H1674 (March 13, 2020)
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A page of the Congressional Record, House, dated March 13, 2020, at page H1674, with one-minute speeches. Mr. Shimkus rises in support of extending the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program, which was first authorized in 2006. Mr. LaMalfa says small businesses and tourism are suffering as the coronavirus spreads and urges support for their recovery. Mr. Newhouse honors Captain Moises Navas and Gunnery Sergeant Diego Pongo, both Marine Raiders. A speaker thanks Granite Staters on the front lines of the public health crisis and the page closes with thanks to doctors, physicians, health officials and first responders.
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H1674 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 13, 2020
Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES TO their tireless and courageous efforts to
rise in support of the extension of the HELP RECOVERY keep Granite Staters safe. They are he-
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given roes to all of us, and they are bringing
Standards program. permission to address the House for 1 needed comfort to those who have been
The CFATS program, first authorized minute and to revise and extend his re- impacted by this public health crisis.
in 2006, is a continuation of congres- marks.) f
sional efforts since September 11 to Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, the
protect the homeland. The program prevailing thought has been ‘‘things HONORING CAPTAIN MOISES
surgically and directly addresses gaps will get worse before it gets better,’’ NAVAS AND GUNNERY SER-
in Federal law regarding the security and recently, it appears the ‘‘worse’’ GEANT DIEGO PONGO
of high-risk facilities that use or pos- part is here. (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was
sess chemicals of concern at levels of Necessary measures are being taken given permission to address the House
concern. as we have learned more about this for 1 minute.)
The program is unique in that, to virus. We now have a new term: ‘‘social Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker,
avoid overlapping with other Federal distancing.’’ Captain Moises Navas and Gunnery
programs, CFATS was designed to fos- Small businesses, though, are suf- Sergeant Diego Pongo, both Marine
ter collaboration between the govern- fering, and tourism, the economy in Raiders, lost their lives on March 8
ment and regulated parties. general. This outbreak is causing a lot while on a mission to eliminate ISIS
CFATS is a security program. Re- of hurt. terrorists in Iraq.
grettably, over the years, some have Now more than ever, it is important I met Captain Navas last year when
tried to make CFATS a safety pro- to support our local small businesses. he spoke at a ceremony to rename a
gram, but safety and security are two They are the backbone of our economy local post office in honor of his fallen
very different things. Security is about and are experiencing a decline that we comrade, Sergeant Dietrich
protecting your ability to operate, and haven’t seen in a long time from the Schmieman, a central Washington na-
safety is about controlling how you op- recent coronavirus outbreak in their tive.
erate. We should continue to preserve towns. With great poise and humility, the
the program’s focus on security. Their failure will result in a much captain said at the time: ‘‘We can all
Finally, it is imperative that, going larger problem for a country that has sleep well and find comfort in knowing
forward, we find a way to extend the proven to be quite resilient. that it is Americans who raise their
life of the program for a longer period The SBA is offering disaster assist- hands; this Nation’s defense is in the
of time, at least 5 years, in order to ance loans to small businesses im- hands of guys such as Dietrich
give the program, its personnel, and pacted by the virus. Schmieman.’’
the participants the consistency they The issue is to ease and cushion our Madam Speaker, it is imperative
all need to be successful in their mis- economy so that, in a few weeks, we that we not lose sight of the fact that,
sion. can start our bounce back. And, indeed, as we speak, the brave men and women
f we will bounce back. of our Armed Forces are standing
Last week’s measure will help our guard to keep our Nation safe.
DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO MINI- health providers. Hopefully, this Today, I rise to echo those powerful
MIZE DAMAGE FROM PANDEMIC week’s economic package is not chock- words from a brave young captain, pic-
(Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given full of socialist wish lists by the Demo- tured here alongside Sergeant
permission to address the House for 1 crats but is something that will actu- Schmieman’s parents at the post office
minute.) ally be helpful to save lives and the dedication, to say that we can indeed
Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, economy and is affordable at the same sleep soundly because of heroes like
today, the House will vote on the Fam- time. Moises, Diego, and Dietrich.
ilies First Coronavirus Response Act. I hope we can accomplish good work f
This critical legislation provides this week.
much-needed support for working peo- HONORING SIDNEY ESKENAZI
f
ple across America. (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per-
It includes funding for free CORONAVIRUS NOT REPUBLICAN mission to address the House for 1
coronavirus tests for everyone who OR DEMOCRATIC minute and to revise and extend his re-
needs it; 14 days of paid sick leave and (Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire marks.)
up to 3 months of paid family and med- asked and was given permission to ad- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise
ical leave; enhanced unemployment in- dress the House for 1 minute.) today to honor my friend and fellow
surance that will protect furloughed Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Hoosier, Sidney Eskenazi. He will be
workers; food security through SNAP, Madam Speaker, today, the House of celebrating his 90th birthday this
student meals, senior nutrition, and Representatives will consider the Fam- March 25.
food banks; and increased Federal ilies First Coronavirus Response Act, Sidney is a true philanthropist and
funds for Medicaid. critical legislation to expand paid civic leader. He and his loving wife,
We are facing an enormous crisis in emergency leave for American work- Lois, serve as pillars of our Hoosier
our country right now. ers, to ensure free coronavirus testing, community and role models for future
Once we pass this bill, the Senate and to bolster unemployment insurance for generations. Without their charitable
the President need to act swiftly so furloughed workers, and to strengthen efforts, many Hoosiers would not have
these resources are made available to our safety net for workers and students access to higher education, the fine
the American people. experiencing food insecurity due to clo- arts, and quality healthcare.
Madam Speaker, I thank Speaker sures. Indiana is indebted to the Eskenazis
NANCY PELOSI and all of our colleagues Democrats and Republicans must for their leadership and generosity over
who worked so hard on this over the continue to advance this emergency the past five decades.
last several days. Nothing is more im- legislation to protect the health and The Pence family, my wife, my chil-
portant than protecting the health and economic security of the American dren, are truly blessed to consider Sid-
well-being of the American people. people. ney and Lois close friends, and we
There is more work to be done, and The coronavirus does not choose Re- thank them for serving our commu-
dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with HOUSE
we will do whatever it takes, bear any publican or Democrat, and the Amer- nities with a true servant heart.
burden, confront any obstacle in order ican people are looking to this Cham- God bless Sid and Lois, and I look
to minimize the damage that this pan- ber for swift and decisive leadership. forward to continuing to work with
demic will do to our country, and we Madam Speaker, I thank our front- them for the benefit of Hoosiers every-
will do all that we can to keep our line nurses, doctors, physicians, public where.
country and our constituents safe. health officials, and first responders for Happy birthday, Sid.
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