Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, March 31, 2020 — Speech of Hon. Tom Cole (E341)
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Page E341 of the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record for March 31, 2020. Under the heading Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, speeches of March 27, 2020 by Tom Cole of Oklahoma, David P. Joyce of Ohio and David Kustoff of Tennessee support the CARES Act. The remarks on tribal governments cite not less than $400 million for the direct needs of Tribes and $8 billion through the Coronavirus Relief Fund. A separate item by Kenny Marchant of Texas congratulates thirty-three students of the Hurst Euless Bedford school district on the District's Awards of Excellence.
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March 31, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E341
detention systems have a broad menu of alter- plenishes vital medical supplies like masks, The COVID–19 Pandemic has greatly af-
natives to detention to facilitate release—we respirators and other equipment. Moreover, it fected the health and livelihoods of people
have a duty to use them. Second, for those provides reinforcement supplies and resources around the globe.
who remain in custody, these facilities must do for state and local response efforts. Mr. Speaker, this bill is not perfect but it is
the essential work to prevent the spread of Finally, I worked very hard to ensure tribal a solid step forward to providing the stimulus
COVID–19 in close consultation with public nations are equipped to face and fight the un- needed to revive our economy.
health officials. known challenges ahead with this coronavirus There is no that doubt that as a nation we
I am proud of House Democrats who fought like other state and local authorities. Okla- have endured tough times in our history, but
very hard to include many of these protections homa is home to 39 sovereign tribes, and we have always come back stronger and more
and issues in our House bill. It is unfortunate each one plays an invaluable role in the lives resilient.
that Republicans fought us on so much. How- and health of their members and surrounding I am proud to be here today, representing
ever, at the end of the day, this is still a bold, communities. I am proud that this relief pack- West Tennessee during this trying time.
bipartisan, and urgently necessary bill to de- age dedicates generous resources specifically There may be more challenges coming in
liver critically timed relief to individuals, fami- for tribal nations to respond. the days ahead, but we know that the Amer-
lies, businesses, and communities across the Therefore, had I been present, I would vote ican people will meet them head on and we
country who are suffering and I am proud to ‘‘yea’’ if there was a recorded vote. will prevail—just like we always do.
cast my vote for its passage. This is a crisis As a body, we need to demonstrate our
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of epic proportions and we must continue to support for all of the brave men and women
do everything we can to respond with the MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS working to protect us, for our fellow citizens
scale sufficient to address the suffering of TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019 and for the President—and pass the CARES
people across our country. I am also proud to Act.
represent a district and a state that has re- SPEECH OF f
sponded with so much compassion, caring, HON. DAVID P. JOYCE CONGRATULATING THE RECIPI-
and commitment, and I will continue to fight OF OHIO ENTS OF THE 2020 H.E.B. ISD
for all my constituents as we weather this to- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
gether.
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, as we
HON. KENNY MARCHANT
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS prepared to appropriate supplemental funding OF TEXAS
TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019 for Indian Country through the Bureau of In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEECH OF dian Affairs budget, my colleagues and I be- Tuesday, March 31, 2020
came keenly aware of the need to mitigate the Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise
HON. TOM COLE hardships that this pandemic has caused for today to congratulate thirty-three outstanding
OF OKLAHOMA Tribal governments who have to rely on busi- students from the Hurst Euless Bedford Inde-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness revenues—rather than taxes—to fund es- pendent School District who have been se-
Friday, March 27, 2020 sential services for their Tribal members. In lected to receive the District’s Awards of Ex-
Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, it is not lost on me addition, Tribal governments are often the cellence for the 2019–2020 school year.
how consequential the Coronavirus Aid, Relief largest employers on reservations, where un- These accomplished students possess
and Economic Security (CARES) Act is for our employment rates are already significantly unique talents that have enabled them to suc-
nation. higher than the rest of the country. ceed in their respective disciplines. This year’s
Along with many of my colleagues, I wish I For these reasons, this bill directs that not recipients have been recognized for their
could be there in person to voice my support less than $400 million—nearly 90 percent of achievements in a diverse field of subjects
for this historically massive and wide-reaching the Bureau of Indian Affairs supplemental ap- which include visual and performing arts, busi-
legislation. The absence of Members from our propriation—shall be made available to meet ness and industry, science, mathematics, and
chamber doesn’t make the House of Rep- the direct needs of Tribes. For these same communications to name but a few. Through
resentatives any less united in our support of reasons, this bill directs that not less than their hard work and dedication, the following
this significant relief package for the American $450 million of the Indian Health Service sup- young men and women have built a strong
people, who are greatly suffering by no fault of plemental appropriation be distributed to di- foundation upon which they will continue to
their own due to the COVID–19 pandemic. rectly operated programs and to Tribes and enhance their education.
The natural disaster caused by COVID–19 Tribal organizations by utilizing existing con- Asim Adhikari, Kierra Ashford, Lexie
is unlike any other our nation has encountered tracts, compacts, and other agreements to Barthelemess, Khaezer Xann Bellen, Indya
in modern history. Its impact is severely felt speed up the process. Bobb, Erin Brewer, Melanie Butcher, Tanvi
across the whole of society—causing an un- In addition, I was pleased to see and sup- Dalal, Kameron Dancy, Antoni Davila, Marcos
precedented strain on our public health de- port an additional $8 billion for payments to De La Liana, Zachary Deande, Giandré
fenders and medical providers as well as Tribal governments through the Coronavirus Dejesús, Maliabo Diamba, Sofia Dominguez,
sharp economic losses and unexpected dis- Relief Fund in this bill. Because of the Federal Lyra Ehninger, Anna Maria Glowacki, Myra
ruptions for Americans of all stripes. Government’s unique government-to-govern- Gordon, Mason Hunter-Gray, Kya Jordan,
Hardworking Americans, families, commu- ment relationship with Indian Tribes, providing Charlotte Lewis, Alec Liu, Savannah Lo,
nities, small businesses and numerous indus- these funds to Tribes directly—rather than James Mahon VI, Hayley Otteson, Elizabeth
tries have been hit hard and fast in a matter through the States—is the right approach. It is Perry, Alana Rada Pico, Nicolas Sears,
of days and weeks. Given the enormous critical that the Secretaries of the Treasury Devashree Shah, Grant Trusty, Mahanga
scope of this disaster, its consequences and and the Interior consult with Tribal leaders im- Uhilamoelangi, Yulisa Villeda, Allyrica Wil-
the damage already done, it is critically impor- mediately to determine the most expeditious, liams.
tant to get help to those Americans facing dif- transparent, and fair method of allocating In addition to recognizing the above, I would
ficult times. I am encouraged that the CARES these funds. like to take this oppmtunity to thank the in-
Act extends a much needed helping hand. f structors who have worked tirelessly to ensure
To help individuals and families weather this the needs of their students are met. It is with
storm, the CARES Act provides financial as- MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS great praise that I recognize the following
sistance in the form of direct cash payments TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019 teachers from Hurst Hills Elementary, Central
and unemployment support. The legislation Junior High, L.D. Bell, Buinger CTE Academy,
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provides unprecedented help to sustain small KEYS, and Trinity High School for their invalu-
businesses and their workers, after many busi- HON. DAVID KUSTOFF able role as educators:
nesses on Main Street have been forced to OF TENNESSEE Lauren Allen, Jo Ann Antinone, Shawn
close their doors to comply with the guidance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bemis, Andy Bloodworth, Pamela Bracken,
and orders from federal, state, local and tribal Tammy Brown, Mario Casanova, Monica Cha-
officials. Friday, March 27, 2020 vez, Jennifer Choate, Amanda Collins, Ken
For our health workers fighting on the front Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, Davis, Michael Dean, Bianca Diaz, John Fet-
lines across the nation, this relief package re- I rise today in support of The CARES Act. ters, Kenda Fries, Mark Gustafson, Candace
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