Recognizing Best Memories Academy (Cong. Rec., June 16, 2020)
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A page of the Congressional Record, Senate, dated June 16, 2020, at page S3011. Most of the page prints technical annex text for a proposed sale of defense articles to a recipient country, including the AIM-9X missile, the AN/APG-79 radar, the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon, mission planning systems and radios for the F/A-18A. It then honors Best Memories Academy of Orlando, FL, as the Senate Small Business of the Week, noting 20 years of childcare for families. The page lists introduced bills, including S. 3965 on artificial intelligence in the Department of Defense and S. 3966 by Mr. Cruz on a tax credit for COVID-19 testing, and cosponsor additions.
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June 16, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3011
9M and replaces the AIM–9X Block I Missile reduce the capability of the AESA and the Planning Environment (JMPE) mated with a
configuration. The missile includes a high user would gain very little advantage with Unique Planning Component (UPC) provided
off-boresight seeker, enhanced counter- the AESA. by the aircraft program. In addition, UPCs
measure rejection capability, low drag/high e. The Upgrades to the Advanced Distrib- will be required for specific weapons, com-
angle of attack airframe and the ability to uted Combat Training System (ADCTS), pro- munication devices, and moving map dis-
integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing Sys- vides an aggressive program upgrade the plays. The JMPS will be tailored to the spe-
tem. The software algorithms are the most warfighting capability of the F/A–18. The cific releasable configuration for the F/A–
sensitive portion of the AIM–9X missile. The program will introduce new systems and 18A, with maximum commonality with the
software continues to be modified via a weapons to the aircraft. In order to have pi- most advanced United States Marine Corps
preplanned product improvement (P3I) pro- lots ready to utilize the new technologies, it configuration of these aircraft.
gram in order to improve its counter-coun- is imperative that the user’s Pilot Trainer i. The AN/ARC–210 RT–2036 (Gen 6) Radio’s
termeasure capabilities. No software source (ADCTS) undergoes a parallel upgrade effort. Line-of-sight data transfer rates up to 80
code or algorithms will be released. The mis- The ADCTS is an integral part of the user’s kb/s in a 25 kHz channel creating high-speed
sile is classified as CONFIDENTIAL. The Pilot Training Syllabus and this procure- communication of critical situational aware-
AIM–9X will result in the transfer of sen- ment will address this requirement. It will ness information for increased mission effec-
sitive technology and information. The provide pilots the ability to train with the tiveness. Software that is reprogrammable in
equipment, hardware, and documentation new systems that will be resident in the air- the field via Memory Loader/Verifier Soft-
are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The software craft in a simulated environment. This pro- ware making flexible use for multiple mis-
and operational performance are classified curement will provide pilots the ability to sions. The AN/ARC–210 has embedded soft-
SECRET. The seeker/guidance control sec- maximize use of the new capabilities that ware with programmable cryptography for
tion and the target detector are CONFIDEN- will eventually translate to the operational secure communications. Relative to the 5th
TIAL and contain sensitive state-of-the-art environment and make the users Air Force a Generation AN/ARC–210 radios, the 6th gen-
technology. Manuals and technical docu- significant contributor to international coa- eration AN/ARC–210 RT–2036 adds, in addi-
mentation that are necessary or support lition initiatives. tion to newer hardware, the Mobile User Ob-
operational use and organizational manage- f. Software Development. The challenge
jective System (MUOS) capability. Access to
ment are classified up to SECRET. Perform- facing the user nation is that in order to add
the MUOS satellite constellation can be ef-
ance and operating logic of the counter- all the new capabilities and weapons to the
fectively controlled by withholding the rel-
countermeasures circuits are classified SE- platform there is a parallel software effort
evant order wire keys from RT–2036 users.
CRET. The hardware, software, and data required to ensure all the new capabilities
2. If a technologically advanced adversary
identified are classified to protect have a software model that will support
were to obtain knowledge of the specific
vulnerabilities, design and performance pa- their integration and use. The success of the
hardware or software in this proposed sale,
rameters and similar critical information. aggressive procurement of the systems and
the information could be used to develop
b. The AN/APG–79 Active Electronically capabilities for the program will be depend-
countermeasures which might reduce weapon
Scanned Array (AESA) Radar System is clas- ent on the ability to develop and test the
system effectiveness or be used in the devel-
sified SECRET. The radar provides the F/A– requisite software. This is a significant ef-
opment of a system with similar or advance
18A Hornet aircraft with all-weather, multi- fort that will rely on Naval Air Weapons Sta-
capabilities.
mission capability for performing Air-to-Air tion China Lake to develop the required
3. A determination has been made that the
and Air-to-Ground targeting and attack. Air- products. This will entail development of the
recipient country, the Government of Can-
to-Air modes provide the capability for all- product, lab testing and eventually flight
ada can provide substantially the same de-
aspect target detection, long-range search testing of the software loads. There will be
gree of protection for the classified and sen-
and track, automatic target acquisition, and some mutual software development, but the
sitive technology being released as the
tracking of multiple targets. Air-to-Surface end result will depend on U.S. Government
United States Government. This sale is nec-
attack modes provide high-resolution ground engineers to provide final check and ap-
essary in furtherance if the United States
mapping navigation, weapon delivery, and proval of all software profiles. This FMS
Foreign Policy and National Security objec-
sensor cueing. The system component hard- case funds this effort. Additionally, the soft-
tives outlined in the Policy Justification.
ware (Antenna, Transmitter, Radar Data ware effort will support Automatic Ground
4. All defense articles and services listed in
Processor, and Power Supply) is UNCLASSI- Collision Avoidance System (A–GCAS). This
this transmittal have been authorized for re-
FIED. The Receiver-Exciter hardware is system is also referred to as Automatic Ter-
lease and export to the Government of Can-
CONFIDENTIAL. The radar Operational rain Avoidance Warning System (A–TAWS).
ada.
Flight Program (OFP) is classified SECRET. This is flight control software that uses a
Documentation provided with the AN/APG– terrain elevation database to calculate the f
79 radar set is classified SECRET. aircraft’s relative position above the ground.
c. The AGM–154 Joint Standoff Weapon If it senses that the aircraft is on a collision ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
(JSOW) is used by Navy, Marine Corps, and course with the ground that is outside of
Air Force, and allows aircraft to attack well- normal parameters, it automatically com-
defended targets in day, night, and adverse mands the aircraft to roll wings level and re- RECOGNIZING BEST MEMORIES
weather conditions. AGM–154C carries a cover away from a ground collision ACADEMY
BROACH warhead. The BROACH warhead in- g. The ADM–141C Improved Tactical Air-
corporates an advanced multi-stage warhead. Launched Decoy (ITALD) is unclassified. The ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, as
JSOW–C uses the GPS Precise Positioning ITALD vehicle is intended to be delivered by chairman of the Senate Committee on
System (PPS), which provides for a more ac- sea- and land-based tactical aircraft, to Small Business and Entrepreneurship,
curate capability than the commercial cause an increase in the number of apparent each week I recognize a small business
version of GPS. The JSOW–C incorporates targets to enemy defenses prior to or during that exemplifies the American entre-
components, software, and technical design air strikes. The ITALD system consists of preneurial spirit at the heart of our
information that are considered sensitive. the flight vehicle, launch rack (Improved country. It is my privilege to recognize
The following JSOW–C components being Triple Ejector Rack (ITER)), Improved
conveyed by the proposed sale that are con- Decoy Tester/Programmer (IDTP), Radio
a woman-owned small business that
sidered sensitive and are classified CON- Frequency Payload System Tester (PSST), provides an enriching environment for
FIDENTIAL include the GPS/INS, IIR seek- and shipping/storage container. The ITALD children and serves a diverse commu-
er, OFP software and missile operational is capable of functioning in the vehicle test nity. This week, it is my pleasure to
characteristics and performance data. These mode, mission programming mode (using honor Best Memories Academy of Or-
elements are essential to the ability of the JMPS with ITALD UPC), GPS almanac lando, FL, as the Senate Small Busi-
JSOW–C missile to selectively engage hostile uploading mode, captive carriage mode, ness of the Week.
targets under a wide range of operational, launch mode, jettison mode, and free-flight For 20 years, Best Memories Acad-
tactical, and environmental conditions. mode.
d. The Wide Band RADOME (WBR) is a h. The Joint Mission Planning System emy has provided quality childcare for
high performance nose radome designed for (JMPS) is classified SECRET. JMPS will families in Orlando, FL. When her son
use with the Active Electronically Scanned provide mission planning capability for sup- was 2 years old, Lyana Vazquez, origi-
Array (AESA) Radar. The WBR is required to port of military aviation operations. It will nally from Puerto Rico, began search-
leverage the full capability of the AESA also provide support for unit-level mission ing for a daycare program that would
Radar. The Radome will provide superior RF planning for all phases of military flight op- provide instruction in English and
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performance over broader AESA Radar oper- erations and have the capability to provide Spanish, but options were limited in
ational bands which will give the user an ad- necessary mission data for the aircrew.
the Orlando area. Undeterred, Lyana
vantage in operational scenarios. Specifi- JMPS will support the downloading of data
cally, the WBR will provide improved target to electronics data transfer devices for trans- founded Best Memories Academy, to
detection with less interference and reduce fer to aircraft and weapon systems. A JMPS provide daycare and preschool pro-
jamming vulnerability. Purchasing the for a specific aircraft type will consist of grams with an emphasis on bilingual
AESA without the WBR would significantly basic planning tools called the Joint Mission education.
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S3012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 16, 2020
Over the years, Best Memories Acad- Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- mercial air tour operators, and for other pur-
emy has expanded its services. Lyana ant to law, the report of a rule entitled poses; to the Committee on Commerce,
developed a bilingual curriculum and ‘‘Regulatory Capital Rule: Revised Transi- Science, and Transportation.
tion of the Current Expected Credit Losses By Mr. COTTON:
built strong relationships with S. 3968. A bill to create an award for law
Methodology for Allowances; Correction’’
Orlando’s growing Latino community. (RIN3064–AF46) received in the Office of the enforcement officers who exemplify best
She hired educators who spoke English President of the Senate on June 11, 2020; to practices to reduce the excessive use of force
and Spanish, incorporating the LENA the Committee on Banking, Housing, and or improve community policing, and for
Grow Program into their training. This Urban Affairs. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju-
research-based program enabled staff EC–4822. A communication from the Direc- diciary.
to begin conversational language tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit By Mr. WICKER (for himself and Ms.
teaching during critical stages of lan- Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- CANTWELL):
ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In- S. 3969. A bill to amend title 49, United
guage learning. In 2019, Best Memories States Code, to reform the Federal Aviation
terim Final Rule - Regulatory Capital Rule:
Academy began offering kindergarten Administration’s aircraft certification proc-
Temporary Exclusion of U.S. Treasury Secu-
and first grade instruction in addition rities and Deposits at Federal Reserve Banks ess, and for other purposes; to the Com-
to voluntary prekindergarten and from the Supplementary Leverage Ratio for mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
after-school care. They partnered with Depository Institutions’’ (RIN3064–AF44) re- tation.
the Early Learning Coalition of Orange ceived in the Office of the President of the By Mrs. LOEFFLER:
S. 3970. A bill to amend the Department of
County, ELCOC, to host educational Senate on June 11, 2020; to the Committee on
Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to
workshops and community outreach Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. promote an American agriculture first agen-
events, becoming one of the premier EC–4823. A communication from the Chair-
da and establish the position of Domestic
daycare centers in the area. man and President of the Export-Import
Agriculture Supply Chain Administrator in
Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re-
Like many other small businesses, the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture to
port relative to transactions involving U.S. connect United States farmers with
Best Memories Academy experienced a exports to Turkey; to the Committee on
sharp decline in revenue due to the foodbanks, grocers, and nonprofit food dis-
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. tributors during periods of food scarcity, and
coronavirus pandemic. As student en- EC–4824. A communication from the Chair-
for other purposes; to the Committee on Ag-
rollment dropped, Lyana modified her man and President of the Export-Import riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
business operations to comply with the Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re-
port relative to transactions involving U.S. f
latest best practices from the Center
for Disease Control, Florida Depart- exports to various countries; to the Com- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND
mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- SENATE RESOLUTIONS
ment of Health, and Florida Depart-
fairs.
ment of Children and Families. To- EC–4825. A communication from the Chair- The following concurrent resolutions
gether, she and her team assembled man, Federal Maritime Commission, trans- and Senate resolutions were read, and
and dropped remote-learning packets mitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s referred (or acted upon), as indicated:
for students, taking special care with Semiannual Report of the Inspector General By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr.
the materials for children whose fami- for the period from October 1, 2019 through BROWN):
lies lacked internet access. Despite the March 31, 2020; to the Committee on Home- S. Res. 623. A resolution commemorating
challenges, Lyana was determined to land Security and Governmental Affairs. Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning
EC–4826. A communication from the Presi- the North Korean regime for their continued
stay open to care for the children of es- dent and Chief Executive Officer, National
sential workers and keep her employ- human rights abuses; to the Committee on
Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak, Foreign Relations.
ees paid. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- By Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr.
When the U.S. Small Business Ad- ative to Fiscal Year 2020 emergency funding RUBIO):
ministration launched the Paycheck in the CARES Act; to the Committee on S. Res. 624. A resolution expressing the
Protection Program PPP, Lyana im- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. sense of the Senate that the activities of
mediately applied. The PPP provides f Russian national Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his
forgivable loans to impacted small affiliated entities pose a threat to the na-
businesses and nonprofits who main- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND tional interest and national security of the
tain their payroll during the COVID–19 JOINT RESOLUTIONS United States; to the Committee on Foreign
pandemic. Nine days after she sub- The following bills and joint resolu- Relations.
mitted an application, Best Memories tions were introduced, read the first f
Academy received funding for a PPP and second times by unanimous con- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS
loan in early April. As a result, Lyana sent, and referred as indicated:
S. 631
was able to keep her 12 employees paid By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr.
WICKER, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. GRAHAM,
At the request of Mr. CARPER, the
and keep her business open until Flor-
Mr. REED, Mr. RUBIO, Ms. name of the Senator from Montana
ida began to reopen and students re-
DUCKWORTH, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Ms. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor
turned. For Lyana and her team, the
HARRIS, Mr. CASSIDY, Ms. BALDWIN, of S. 631, a bill to provide for the ad-
Paycheck Protection Program didn’t
Mr. CORNYN, Mr. KING, and Ms. COL- mission of the State of Washington,
just provide a salary—it provided hope. LINS): D.C. into the Union.
Best Memories Academy is a notable S. 3964. A bill to amend the national serv- S. 2417
example of the role of relationship- ice laws to prioritize national service pro-
driven small businesses in building At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the
grams and projects that are directly related
community. I commend their work to to the response to and recovery from the name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr.
provide high-quality bilingual edu- COVID–19 public health emergency, and for YOUNG) was added as a cosponsor of S.
cation to children ranging from in- other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- 2417, a bill to provide for payment of
fancy to elementary school. Congratu- nance. proceeds from savings bonds to a State
lations to Lyana and the entire team By Mr. HEINRICH (for himself and Mr. with title to such bonds pursuant to
PORTMAN): the judgment of a court.
at Best Memories Academy. I look for- S. 3965. A bill to accelerate the application S. 3748
ward to watching your continued of artificial intelligence in the Department
growth and success in the Orlando of Defense and to strengthen the workforce
At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the
area.∑ that pertains to artificial intelligence, and name of the Senator from Montana
for other purposes; to the Committee on (Mr. DAINES) was added as a cosponsor
f
Armed Services. of S. 3748, a bill to award a Congres-
EXECUTIVE AND OTHER By Mr. CRUZ: sional Gold Medal to the United States
COMMUNICATIONS S. 3966. A bill to provide a tax credit to Army Dust Off crews of the Vietnam
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businesses that provide testing for COVID–19 War, collectively, in recognition of
The following communications were
to their employees; to the Committee on Fi- their extraordinary heroism and life-
laid before the Senate, together with nance.
accompanying papers, reports, and doc- By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms.
saving actions in Vietnam.
uments, and were referred as indicated: HIRONO): S. 3756
EC–4821. A communication from the Direc- S. 3967. A bill to reform Federal Aviation At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the
tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Administration safety requirements for com- names of the Senator from Nebraska
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