Executive Communications, Etc. (Cong. Rec., March 26, 2020)
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Congressional Record, Vol. 166, No. 60, for Thursday, March 26, 2020. The Senate was not in session, and its next meeting is Monday, March 30, 2020, at 11 a.m. The House met at 11 a.m. and received a message from the Secretary of the Senate that the Senate passed S.3587, passed H.R. 748 with an amendment, passed H.R. 3504 with an amendment, and passed H.R. 4771 without amendment. The executive communications section lists 4172, a letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Act 23-262. The House adjourned until Friday, March 27, 2020, at 9 a.m.
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116 th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION
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of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE
Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 No. 60
Senate
The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020, at 11 a.m.
House of Representatives
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
The House met at 11 a.m. and was Let us give liberally, as wise and pru- of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa-
called to order by the Speaker pro tem- dent stewards, whereby the world will tives, the Clerk received the following mes-
pore (Mr. O’HALLERAN). know we are the children of God. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on
March 26, 2020, at 10:23 a.m.:
f Let us bind the brokenhearted, lift That the Senate passed S.3587.
up the fallen, and let those who fear That the Senate passed with an amend-
DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER put their trust in the Lord. ment H.R. 748.
PRO TEMPORE I pray these things in Jesus’ name. That the Senate passed with an amend-
The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Amen. ment H.R. 3504.
fore the House the following commu- f That the Senate passed without amend-
ment H.R. 4771.
nication from the Speaker: THE JOURNAL With best wishes, I am
WASHINGTON, DC, Sincerely,
March 26, 2020. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
CHERYL L. JOHNSON.
I hereby appoint the Honorable TOM ant to section 7(a) of House Resolution
f
O’HALLERAN to act as Speaker pro tempore 891, the Journal of the last day’s pro-
on this day. ceedings is approved. ADJOURNMENT
NANCY PELOSI, f
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ant to section 7(b) of House Resolution
f 891, the House stands adjourned until 9
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The a.m. tomorrow.
PRAYER Chair will lead the House in the Pledge Thereupon (at 11 o’clock and 3 min-
Reverend Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Cap- of Allegiance. utes a.m.), under its previous order, the
itol Worship, Washington, D.C., offered The SPEAKER pro tempore led the House adjourned until Friday, March
the following prayer: Pledge of Allegiance as follows: 27, 2020, at 9 a.m.
Heavenly Father, a certain Samari- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the
tan, finding a stranger by the roadside f
United States of America, and to the Repub-
beaten and robbed, without hesitancy, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS,
put him upon his donkey, carried him indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ETC.
to an inn, and charged the keeper, say- f Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive
ing: ‘‘Take care of him; and whatever COMMUNICATION FROM THE communications were taken from the
you spend extra, I will come again to- CLERK OF THE HOUSE Speaker’s table and referred as follows:
morrow and repay you.’’ 4172. A letter from the Chairman, Council
Lord, thank You, always, for the op- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be-
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC
portunities to do good; to bring healing fore the House the following commu-
Act 23-262, ‘‘Office of Resilience and Recov-
and restoration to the sick, the dying, nication from the Clerk of the House of ery Establishment Act of 2020’’, pursuant to
and the suffering. Representatives: Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat.
Let us not love in word only, but OFFICE OF THE CLERK, 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Re-
with unselfish actions, just like the Sa- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, form.
Washington, DC, March 26, 2020. 4173. A letter from the Chairman, Council
maritan, expecting nothing in return.
Hon. NANCY PELOSI, of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC
We pray, give wisdom to our Presi- Speaker, House of Representatives, Act 23-263, ‘‘Office on Caribbean Affairs Es-
dent, the leaders of this House and Sen- Washington, DC. tablishment Act of 2020’’, pursuant to Public
ate, to act in unity, for a threefold cord DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the
is not easily broken. permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II Committee on Oversight and Reform.
b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m.
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4174. A letter from the Chairman, Council for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 6401. A bill to prohibit Members of
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC Armed Services. Congress from purchasing or selling certain
Act 23-264, ‘‘Strengthening Reproductive By Mr. BIGGS (for himself, Mr. HARRIS, investments, and for other purposes; to the
Health Protections Amendment Act of 2020’’, Mr. PERRY, Mr. ROY, and Mr. WEBER Committee on Financial Services, and in ad-
pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); of Texas): dition to the Committees on Agriculture,
(87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight H.R. 6396. A bill to provide tax and regu- and House Administration, for a period to be
and Reform. latory relief and health care flexibility to in- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
4175. A letter from the Chairman, Council dividuals and businesses affected by the 2020 each case for consideration of such provi-
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC coronavirus pandemic; to the Committee on sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
Act 23-265, ‘‘Collective Bargaining Fair Com- Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- committee concerned.
pare Amendment Act of 2020’’, pursuant to mittees on Education and Labor, Oversight By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan:
Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. and Reform, House Administration, Energy H.R. 6402. A bill to provide State and local
814); to the Committee on Oversight and Re- and Commerce, Small Business, the Judici- workforce systems flexibility and financial
form. ary, Financial Services, Veterans’ Affairs, support to respond to the COVID-19 national
4176. A letter from the Chairman, Council and Agriculture, for a period to be subse- emergency; to the Committee on Education
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC quently determined by the Speaker, in each and Labor.
case for consideration of such provisions as By Mr. PHILLIPS (for himself, Mr.
Act 23-259, ‘‘Games of Skill Consumer Pro-
fall within the jurisdiction of the committee KHANNA, Mr. RYAN, and Ms. SEWELL
tection Temporary Amendment Act of 2020’’,
concerned. of Alabama):
pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1);
By Mr. COURTNEY (for himself, Mr. H.R. 6403. A bill to establish the Innovation
(87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight
BLUMENAUER, Mr. BROWN of Mary- and Startups Equity Investment Program in
and Reform.
land, Mr. CÁRDENAS, Mr. CICILLINE, the Department of the Treasury, through
4177. A letter from the Chairman, Council
Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms.
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC which the Secretary of the Treasury shall al-
DELAURO, Ms. DELBENE, Mrs. DIN-
Act 23-260, ‘‘CleanEnergy DC Omnibus Tem- locate money to certain States to assist
GELL, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn-
porary Amendment Act of 2020’’, pursuant to high-potential scalable startups access ven-
sylvania, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. FOSTER,
Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. ture capital to commercialize innovations,
Mrs. HAYES, Mr. HIMES, Mr. KILMER,
814); to the Committee on Oversight and Re- create jobs, and accelerate economic growth,
Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. LEE
form. and for other purposes; to the Committee on
of California, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. MCNER-
4178. A letter from the Chairman, Council Financial Services.
NEY, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PAYNE, Mr.
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him-
PERLMUTTER, Mr. PETERS, Mr. PETER-
Act 23-261, ‘‘Warehousing and Storage Emi- self and Mr. GOTTHEIMER):
SON, Mr. PHILLIPS, Mr. RUSH, Mr.
nent Domain Authority Temporary Amend- H.R. 6404. A bill to extend the deadline for
RYAN, Ms. SÁNCHEZ, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY,
ment Act of 2020’’, pursuant to Public Law States to meet the requirements of the
Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. SE-
93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the REAL ID Act of 2005 due to COVID-19; to the
WELL of Alabama, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr.
Committee on Oversight and Reform. Committee on Oversight and Reform.
SOTO, Mr. STANTON, Mr. SWALWELL of
4179. A letter from the Chairman, Council California, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. WELCH, By Mr. STEUBE:
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC H.R. 6405. A bill to direct the President, in
Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. BASS, and Mr.
Act 23-254, ‘‘Supporting Essential Workers consultation with the Secretary of the
CROW):
Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act of H.R. 6397. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Treasury, to develop and carry out a strat-
2020’’, pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. cation Act of 1965 to provide for the refi- egy to seek reimbursement from the People’s
602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on nancing of certain Federal student loans, Republic of China of funds made available by
Oversight and Reform. and for other purposes; to the Committee on the United States Government to address the
4180. A letter from the Chairman, Council Education and Labor. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); to the
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC By Mr. CROW (for himself, Ms. PORTER, Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Act 23-255, ‘‘Credit Union Act of 2020’’, pursu- Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New By Mr. YOHO (for himself and Mr.
ant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 York, Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. BARRAGÁN, SOTO):
Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. LARSON of Con- H.R. 6406. A bill to require personal protec-
and Reform. necticut, Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. SUOZZI, tive equipment to be included in the stra-
4181. A letter from the Chairman, Council Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. FRANKEL, Mr. tegic national stockpile, and to require the
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC MCGOVERN, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. CASTRO Federal Government to procure such equip-
Act 23-256, ‘‘Legitimate Theater Sidewalk of Texas, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of ment from United States sources, and for
Cafe Authorization Amendment Act of 2020’’, Pennsylvania, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy
pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); ROUDA, Mr. COX of California, Ms. and Commerce, and in addition to the Com-
(87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. POCAN, Mr. mittees on Oversight and Reform, and Trans-
and Reform. NADLER, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. KUSTER of portation and Infrastructure, for a period to
4182. A letter from the Chairman, Council New Hampshire, Mr. MALINOWSKI, be subsequently determined by the Speaker,
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC and Mr. KILMER): in each case for consideration of such provi-
Act 23-257, ‘‘The National League of Amer- H.R. 6398. A bill to provide for the expe- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
ican Pen Women Real Property Tax Exemp- dited procurement of equipment needed to committee concerned.
tion Amendment Act of 2020’’, pursuant to combat COVID-19 under the Defense Produc- By Mr. YOHO (for himself, Mr. BERA,
Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. tion Act of 1950; to the Committee on Finan- and Mr. CHABOT):
814); to the Committee on Oversight and Re- cial Services, and in addition to the Com- H. Res. 910. A resolution commending the
form. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- people of Taiwan on holding free and fair
4183. A letter from the Chairman, Council ture, for a period to be subsequently deter- democratic presidential and legislative elec-
of the District of Columbia, transmitting DC mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- tions, and congratulating Madame Tsai Ing-
Act 23-258, ‘‘Freedom Forum, Inc. Real Prop- sideration of such provisions as fall within wen on her re-election to the presidency of
erty Tax Exemption and Equitable Real the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign Af-
Property Amendment Act of 2020’’, pursuant By Mr. HILL of Arkansas: fairs.
to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. H.R. 6399. A bill to amend the Defense Pro- f
duction Act of 1950 to ensure the supply of
814); to the Committee on Oversight and CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY
certain medical articles essential to national
Reform. STATEMENT
defense, and for other purposes; to the Com-
f mittee on Financial Services. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of
By Mr. JEFFRIES (for himself, Ms. the Rules of the House of Representa-
PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS BASS, Mr. NADLER, Mr. RICHMOND, tives, the following statements are sub-
Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. JAYAPAL, mitted regarding the specific powers
bills and resolutions of the following Ms. NORTON, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- granted to Congress in the Constitu-
titles were introduced and severally re- sissippi, Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois, and
Mr. TED LIEU of California):
tion to enact the accompanying bill or
ferred, as follows: H.R. 6400. A bill to require the release of joint resolution.
By Mr. SMITH of Washington (for him- certain individuals in the custody of the By Mr. SMITH of Washington:
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self and Mr. THORNBERRY) (both by United States because of their risk of expo- H.R. 6395.
request): sure during a national emergency, and for Congress has the power to enact this legis-
H.R. 6395. A bill to authorize appropria- other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- lation pursuant to the following:
tions for fiscal year 2021 for military activi- diciary. The constitutional authority on which this
ties of the Department of Defense and for By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI (for him- bill rests is the power of Congress ‘‘to pro-
military construction, to prescribe military self, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, and Mr. vide for the common Defence’’, ‘‘to raise and
personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and NEGUSE): support Armies’’, ‘‘to provide and maintain a
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