Introduction of Bills (Cong. Rec., Aug. 12, 2020)
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Page S5399 of the Senate section of the Congressional Record for August 12, 2020. It prints the end of a statement recognizing the TreasureBelles for their commitment to Montana agriculture and a speech on seersucker manufacturers and enthusiasts, followed by a quorum call. A message from the House of Representatives, delivered at 11:02 a.m., says the House passed an act making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and requests the concurrence of the Senate. Under Introduction of Bills and Joint Resolutions, Markey introduces a bill to regulate large-scale emissions of methane and natural gas, and Carper a bill on coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act.
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August 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5399
veteran suicide crisis. Hopefully, he is StreetFest, and rallying community INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND
right. I applaud the Senate for advanc- members together to donate beef for JOINT RESOLUTIONS
ing this bill and look forward to work- student lunches. The following bills and joint resolu-
ing with my colleagues in the House of The TreasureBelles are also proud tions were introduced, read the first
Representatives to quickly approve members of the Montana Cattlewomen and second times by unanimous con-
this legislation so that we can reassure Association and the American National sent, and referred as indicated:
veterans that their best days are ahead Cattlewomen Association. By Mr. MARKEY:
of them. It is my honor to recognize the S. 4523. A bill to regulate large-scale emis-
I suggest the absence of a quorum. TreasureBelles for their commitment sions of methane and natural gas, and for
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to Montana ag, and I applaud their ef- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy
clerk will call the roll. forts to serve their fellow Montanans and Natural Resources.
The senior assistant legislative clerk in the Treasure County community.∑ By Mr. CARPER:
proceeded to call the roll. S. 4524. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI
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of the Social Security Act to provide cov-
Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE erage of comprehensive tobacco cessation
ask unanimous consent that the order services under such titles, and for other pur-
for the quorum call be rescinded. At 11:02 a.m., a message from the
poses; to the Committee on Finance.
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. House of Representatives, delivered by By Mrs. BLACKBURN:
BOOZMAN). Without objection, it is so Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, S. 4525. A bill to ensure that health care
ordered. announced that the House has passed providers do not incur additional Federal in-
f the following bill, in which it requests come tax liability due to receipt of assist-
the concurrence of the Senate: ance through the Provider Relief Fund dur-
NATIONAL SEERSUCKER DAY H.R. 7617. An act making appropria- ing the COVID–19 pandemic; to the Com-
tions for the Department of Defense for mittee on Finance.
Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, today I
By Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Mr.
rise in recognition of seersucker manu- the fiscal year ending September 30,
CASEY, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. BROWN, Ms.
facturers and enthusiasts across the 2021, and for other purposes. ROSEN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. SAND-
United States. I wish everyone a Happy f ERS, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. BALDWIN, and
National Seersucker Day. This unique- MEASURES REFERRED Mr. BLUMENTHAL):
ly American fashion has a storied his- S. 4526. A bill to ensure that COVID–19 re-
tory dating back to 1909. The first seer- The following bill was read the first lated Federal programs and assistance pro-
sucker suit was designed by Joseph and the second times by unanimous vide for the translation of informational ma-
consent, and referred as indicated: terials relating to awareness, screening, test-
Haspel at his Broad Street facility in ing, and treatment for COVID–19 into pri-
New Orleans, LA. Louisiana is proud to H.R. 7617. An act making appropriations
ority languages; to the Committee on
have played an important part in intro- for the Department of Defense for the fiscal
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
year ending September 30, 2021, and for other
ducing the country to seersucker ap- f
purposes; to the Committee on Appropria-
parel. tions.
This lightweight cotton fabric, ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS
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known for its signature pucker, has S. 549
been worn and enjoyed by Americans REPORTS OF COMMITTEES At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND,
across the country during the hot sum- The following reports of committees the names of the Senator from Min-
mer months. Mr. Haspel said it best: were submitted: nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Sen-
‘‘Hot is hot, no matter what you do for By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on ator from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) were
a living.’’ Commerce, Science, and Transportation, added as cosponsors of S. 549, a bill to
In the 1990s, Seersucker Day was es- with an amendment in the nature of a sub- modernize voter registration, promote
tablished by Members of this Chamber stitute: access to voting for individuals with
to honor this unique American fashion. S. 999. A bill to provide for Federal coordi- disabilities, protect the ability of indi-
I proudly resumed this tradition in 2014 nation of activities supporting sustainable viduals to exercise the right to vote in
in the U.S. House of Representatives chemistry, and for other purposes (Rept. No.
116–251).
elections for Federal office, and for
and continued this tradition in the By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on other purposes.
U.S. Senate. This year, I wish to des- Commerce, Science, and Transportation: S. 624
ignate June 13 as the seventh annual Report to accompany S. 2525, A bill to re- At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the
National Seersucker Day. I encourage quire the Director of the National Institute name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms.
everyone to wear seersucker on this of Standards and Technology to conduct a ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S.
day to commemorate this traditionally study of personal protective equipment worn
by firefighters to determine the prevalence
624, a bill to amend the Help America
American clothing. Vote Act of 2002 to require States to
and concentration of per- and
f polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other provide for same day registration.
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS purposes (Rept. No. 116–252). S. 1791
By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND,
Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the names of the Senator from Dela-
TRIBUTE TO THE with an amendment:
ware (Mr. CARPER) and the Senator
TREASUREBELLES S. 2597. A bill to require the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration to from Rhode Island (Mr. REED) were
∑ Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this make certain operational models available added as cosponsors of S. 1791, a bill to
week I have the honor of recognizing to the public, and for other purposes (Rept. prohibit discrimination on the basis of
the women of the TreasureBelles out of No. 116–253). religion, sex (including sexual orienta-
Treasure County for their efforts to By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on tion and gender identity), and marital
Commerce, Science, and Transportation, status in the administration and provi-
promote Montana ag in their commu-
with amendments: sion of child welfare services, to im-
nity. S. 2775. A bill to improve the cyber work-
The TreasureBelles are made up of force of the United States, and for other pur-
prove safety, well-being, and perma-
over 20 women who have made it their poses (Rept. No. 116–254). nency for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
goal to promote and highlight the im- S. 2805. A bill to improve transit-oriented transgender, and queer or questioning
portance of beef through various ef- development financing, and for other pur- foster youth, and for other purposes.
forts to integrate agriculture into dif- poses (Rept. No. 116–255). S. 2561
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ferent community organizations and By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, her
Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
events. name was added as a cosponsor of S.
without amendment:
The TreasureBelles enjoy hosting Ag S. 3132. A bill to extend the Undertaking 2561, a bill to amend the Lacey Act
Day at the school in Hysham each Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement Amendments of 1981 to clarify provi-
Spring, feeding Lions Club members With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, sions enacted by the Captive Wildlife
each month, serving food at the annual and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116–256). Safety Act, to further the conservation
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