Executive and Other Communications, September 15, 2020 — Congressional Record, Senate
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A page of the Congressional Record, Senate, dated September 15, 2020, beginning at page S5605, with measures placed on the calendar, executive communications and committee reports. The bills placed on the calendar include H.R. 2575 to authorize an AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration, H.R. 4734 designating a post office in Dana, Indiana, and H.R. 4894 on making agency budget justifications publicly available. The numbered communications from EC-5352 on transmit reports and rules from bodies such as the Federal Maritime Commission, the Federal Reserve and the Department of the Treasury, including periodic reports on national emergencies with respect to Ukraine and Zimbabwe, and the page lists executive nominations.
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September 15, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5605
to the Committee on Small Business and En- utive Office of the President, transmitting, Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu-
trepreneurship. pursuant to law, notification of the Presi- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled
f dent’s intent to exempt all military per- ‘‘Final Rule - Covered Broker-Dealer Provi-
sonnel accounts from sequestration for fiscal sions Under Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall
MEASURES PLACED ON THE year 2021, if a sequestration is necessary; to Street Reform and Consumer Protection
CALENDAR the Committees on Appropriations; Armed Act’’ (RIN3064–AE39) received in the Office of
Services; and the Budget. the President of the Senate on September 9,
The following bills were read the first EC–5352. A communication from the Chair- 2020; to the Committee on Banking, Housing,
and second times by unanimous con- man of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Urban Affairs.
sent, and placed on the calendar: transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- EC–5361. A communication from the Sec-
H.R. 2575. An act to authorize an AI Center ative to Antideficiency Act (ADA) Viola- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu-
of Excellence within the General Services tions; to the Committee on Appropriations. ant to law, a six-month periodic report on
Administration, and for other purposes. EC–5353. A communication from the Under the national emergency with respect to
H.R. 4734. An act to designate the facility Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- Ukraine that was originally declared in Ex-
of the United States Postal Service located ness), transmitting the report of an officer ecutive Order 13660 of March 6, 2014; to the
at 171 South Maple Street in Dana, Indiana, authorized to wear the insignia of the grade Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
as the ‘‘Ernest ‘Ernie’ T. Pyle Post Office’’. of lieutenant general in accordance with Affairs.
H.R. 4894. An act to amend the Federal title 10, United States Code, section 777a, EC–5362. A communication from the Sec-
Funding Accountability and Transparency this will not cause the Department to exceed retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu-
Act of 2006, to require the budget justifica- the number of frocked officers authorized; to ant to law, a six-month periodic report on
tions and appropriation requests of agencies the Committee on Armed Services. the national emergency with respect to
EC–5354. A communication from the Con- Zimbabwe that was declared in Executive
be made publicly available.
H.R. 5384. An act to designate the facility gressional Assistant, Board of Governors of Order 13288 of March 6, 2003; to the Com-
the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af-
of the United States Postal Service located
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled fairs.
at 100 Crosby Street in Mansfield, Louisiana, EC–5363. A communication from the Sec-
as the ‘‘Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Sr., Post Office’’. ‘‘Regulatory Capital Rule: Paycheck Protec-
tion Program Lending Facility and Pay- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu-
f check Protection Program Loans’’ (RIN7100– ant to law, the six-month periodic report on
AF86) received during adjournment of the the national emergency with respect to Ven-
MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ezuela that was declared in Executive Order
Senate in the Office of the President of the
The following bill was read the first Senate on August 24, 2020; to the Committee 13692 of March 8, 2015; to the Committee on
time: on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC–5355. A communication from the Pro- EC–5364. A communication from the Assist-
S. 4582. A bill to extend, temporarily, day-
gram Specialist, Office of the Comptroller of ant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, De-
light saving time, and for other purposes.
the Currency, Department of the Treasury, partment of Homeland Security, transmit-
f ting a legislative proposal entitled ‘‘National
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
EXECUTIVE AND OTHER a rule entitled ‘‘Collective Investment Flood Insurance Program Affordability Pro-
Funds: Prior Notice Period for Withdrawals’’ posal’’; to the Committee on Banking, Hous-
COMMUNICATIONS ing, and Urban Affairs.
(RIN1557–AE99) received during adjournment
The following communications were EC–5365. A communication from the Direc-
of the Senate in the Office of the President
laid before the Senate, together with tor of the Regulatory Management Division,
of the Senate on August 24, 2020; to the Com-
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit-
accompanying papers, reports, and doc- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af-
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
uments, and were referred as indicated: fairs. titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Control
EC–5347. A communication from the Direc- EC–5356. A communication from the Con-
of Emissions from Industrial Surface Coat-
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, gressional Assistant, Board of Governors of
ing Operations’’ (FRL No. 10014–32–Region 7)
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Federal Reserve System, transmitting,
received during adjournment of the Senate
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
in the Office of the President of the Senate
titled ‘‘Final Rule for Petition IN–11062, ‘‘Rules Regarding Availability of Informa-
on September 4, 2020; to the Committee on
Deoxyribonucleic Acids (CAS Reg. No. 9007– tion’’ (RIN7100–AF51) received during ad-
Environment and Public Works.
journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–5366. A communication from the Direc-
49–2) for an Exemption Under 40 CFR 180.910’’
President of the Senate on August 24, 2020; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division,
(FRL No. 1013–43–OCSPP) received during ad-
the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit-
journment of the Senate in the Office of the
Urban Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
President of the Senate on September 4, 2020; EC–5357. A communication from the Asso-
to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Restric-
ciate General Counsel for Regulations and tion of Emission of Lead From Specific Lead
and Forestry. Legislation, Office of Housing, Department
EC–5348. A communication from the Direc- Smelter-Refinery Installations’’ (FRL No.
of Housing and Urban Development, trans- 10014–22–Region 7) received during adjourn-
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi-
entitled ‘‘Housing Counseling Program: Re- dent of the Senate on September 4, 2020; to
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- vision of the Certification Timeline’’
titled ‘‘Pydiflumetofen; Pesticide Tolerance’’ the Committee on Environment and Public
(RIN2502–ZA34) received during adjournment Works.
(FRL No. 1012–18–OCSPP) received during ad- of the Senate in the Office of the President
journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–5367. A communication from the Direc-
of the Senate on August 24, 2020; to the Com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division,
President of the Senate on August 24, 2020; to mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit-
the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, fairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
and Forestry. EC–5358. A communication from the Pro- titled ‘‘Finding of Failure to Attain the 2006
EC–5349. A communication from the Direc- gram Specialist, Office of the Comptroller of 24-Hour Fine Particulate Matter Standards;
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the Currency, Department of the Treasury, California; Los Angeles-South Coast Air
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Basin’’ (FRL No. 10014–44–Region 9) received
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- a rule entitled ‘‘Joint Statement on Enforce- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of-
titled ‘‘Tiafenacil; Pesticide Tolerances’’ ment of Bank Secrecy Act / Anti Money fice of the President of the Senate on Sep-
(FRL No. 10013–02–OCSPP) received during Laundering Requirements’’ received during tember 4, 2020; to the Committee on Environ-
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of adjournment of the Senate in the Office of ment and Public Works.
the President of the Senate on September 4, the President of the Senate on August 24, EC–5368. A communication from the Direc-
2020; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- 2020; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, tor of the Regulatory Management Division,
trition, and Forestry. and Urban Affairs. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit-
EC–5350. A communication from the Direc- EC–5359. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; South Carolina
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- and Tennessee: Minimum Reporting Require-
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ments in SIPs’’ (FRL No. 10014–35–Region 4)
titled ‘‘1-Octanamine, N, N-dimethyl-, N- ‘‘Joint Statement on Enforcement of Bank
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received during adjournment of the Senate
oxide; Exemption from the Requirement of a Secrecy Act / Anti Money Laundering Re- in the Office of the President of the Senate
Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 10003–75–OCSPP) re- quirements’’ received during adjournment of on September 4, 2020; to the Committee on
ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the Senate in the Office of the President of Environment and Public Works.
the Office of the President of the Senate on the Senate on August 28, 2020; to the Com- EC–5369. A communication from the Direc-
September 4, 2020; to the Committee on Agri- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- tor of the Regulatory Management Division,
culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. fairs. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit-
EC–5351. A communication from the Direc- EC–5360. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec- tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit titled ‘‘Definition of Chemical Process
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S5606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 15, 2020
Plants Under State Prevention of Significant EC–5377. A communication from the Direc- EC–5385. A communication from the Assist-
Deterioration Regulations’’ (FRL No. 10014– tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of
28–Region 4) received during adjournment of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Health and Human Services, transmitting,
the Senate in the Office of the President of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report to
the Senate on September 4, 2020; to the Com- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Idaho; Infrastruc- Congress: State Submission of Annual
mittee on Environment and Public Works. ture Requirements for the 2015 Ozone Na- Progress and Services Reports, Health Care
EC–5370. A communication from the Direc- tional Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ (FRL Oversight and Coordination Plans Following
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, No. 10014–32–Region 7) received during ad- Enactment of Pub. L. 115–123, the Family
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- journment of the Senate in the Office of the First Prevention Services Act’’; to the Com-
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- President of the Senate on September 4, 2020; mittee on Finance.
titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Designation of to the Committee on Environment and Pub- EC–5386. A communication from the Regu-
Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; In- lic Works. lation Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and
diana; Redesignation of the Morgan County EC–5378. A communication from the Direc- Medicaid Services, Department of Health
Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainment Area’’ (FRL tor of the Regulatory Management Division, and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant
No. 10014–25–Region 5) received during ad- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medi-
journment of the Senate in the Office of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- care Program; Prospective Payment System
President of the Senate on September 4, 2020; titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Control and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing
to the Committee on Environment and Pub- of Emissions from Industrial Surface Coat- Facilities; Updates to the Value-Based Pur-
lic Works. ing Operations’’ (FRL No. 10013–51–Region 7) chasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year
EC–5371. A communication from the Direc- received during adjournment of the Senate 2021’’ ((RIN0938–AU13) (CMS–1737–F)) received
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, in the Office of the President of the Senate during adjournment of the Senate in the Of-
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- on August 24, 2020; to the Committee on En- fice of the President of the Senate on August
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- vironment and Public Works. 20, 2020; to the Committee on Finance.
titled ‘‘Approval of Air Quality Implementa- EC–5379. A communication from the Direc- EC–5387. A communication from the Regu-
tion Plans; California; Coachella Valley; 2008 tor of the Regulatory Management Division, lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare
8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Require- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Medicaid Services, Department of
ments’’ (FRL No. 10014–24–Region 9) received ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Health and Human Services, transmitting,
during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollut- ‘‘Fiscal Year 2021 Inpatient Psychiatric Fa-
tember 4, 2020; to the Committee on Environ- ants; Oregon Department of Environmental cilities Prospective Payment System - Rate
ment and Public Works. Quality; Control of Emissions from Existing Update (CMS–1731–F and CMS–1744–IFC)’’
EC–5372. A communication from the Direc-
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills’’ (FRL No. (RIN0938–AU07) received during adjournment
tor of the Regulatory Management Division,
10011–40–Region 10) received in the Office of of the Senate in the Office of the President
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit-
the President of the Senate on September 9, of the Senate on August 20, 2020; to the Com-
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
2020; to the Committee on Environment and mittee on Finance.
titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; EC–5388. A communication from the Chair-
Public Works.
Reasonably Available Control Technology EC–5380. A communication from the Direc- man of the United States International
(RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant
(VOC) Under the 2008 Ozone National Ambi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to law, a report entitled ‘‘Andean Trade
ent Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)’’ (FRL
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Preference Act (ATPA): Impact on U.S. In-
No. 10014–11–Region 3) received during ad-
titled ‘‘Effluent Limitations Guidelines and dustries and Consumers and on Drug Crop
journment of the Senate in the Office of the
Standards for the Steam Electric Power Gen- Eradication and Crop Substitution, 2019’’; to
President of the Senate on September 4, 2020;
erating Point Source Category - Reconsider- the Committee on Finance.
to the Committee on Environment and Pub- EC–5389. A communication from the Acting
ation’’ (FRL No. 10014–41–OW) received in the
lic Works. Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Af-
EC–5373. A communication from the Direc- Office of the President of the Senate on Sep-
tember 9, 2020; to the Committee on Environ- fairs, Department of State, transmitting,
tor of the Regulatory Management Division,
ment and Public Works. pursuant to the Convention on Cultural
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit-
EC–5381. A communication from the Direc- Property Implementation Act, a report rel-
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ative to extending and amending the agree-
titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; New Mexico; Re-
peal of State Regulations for Particulate Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment between the Government of the United
Matter for Lime Manufacturing Plants’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- States of America and the Government of
(FRL No. 10014–08–Region 6) received during titled ‘‘Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances’’ the Republic of Nicaragua Concerning the
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of (FRL No. 10013–77–OCSPP) received in the Of- Imposition of Import Restrictions on Ar-
the President of the Senate on September 4, fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- chaeological Material from the Pre-Hispanic
2020; to the Committee on Environment and tember 9, 2020; to the Committee on Agri- Cultures of the Republic of Nicaragua; to the
Public Works. culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Committee on Finance.
EC–5374. A communication from the Direc- EC–5382. A communication from the Direc- EC–5390. A communication from the Regu-
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Medicaid Services, Department of
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Health and Human Services, transmitting,
titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Georgia; Emission titled ‘‘Kasugamycin; Pesticide Tolerances pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
Reduction Credits’’ (FRL No. 10013–73–Region for Emergency Exemptions’’ (FRL No. 10013– ‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Clinical
4) received during adjournment of the Senate 94–OCSPP) received in the Office of the Laboratory Improvement Amendments
in the Office of the President of the Senate President of the Senate on September 9, 2020; (CLIA), and Patient Protection and Afford-
on September 4, 2020; to the Committee on to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, able Care Act; Additional Policy and Regu-
Environment and Public Works. and Forestry. latory Revisions in Response to the COVID–
EC–5375. A communication from the Direc- EC–5383. A communication from the Direc- 19 Public Health Emergency (CMS–3401–
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, IFC)’’ (RIN0938–AU33) received during ad-
Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- journment of the Senate in the Office of the
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- President of the Senate on September 2, 2020;
titled ‘‘Accidental Release Prevention Re- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air to the Committee on Health, Education,
quirements: Risk Management Programs Quality Implementation Plans; Colorado; Labor, and Pensions.
Under the Clean Air Act; Final Action on Pe- Revisions to Air Pollution Emission Notice EC–5391. A communication from the Direc-
titions for Reconsideration’’ (FRL No. 10013– Rules’’ (FRL No. 10013–30–Region 8) received tor of Regulations and Policy Management
31–OLEM) received during adjournment of during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De-
the Senate in the Office of the President of fice of the President of the Senate on August partment of Health and Human Services,
the Senate on September 4, 2020; to the Com- 24, 2020; to the Committee on Environment transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
mittee on Environment and Public Works. and Public Works. a rule entitled ‘‘Postmarketing Safety Re-
EC–5376. A communication from the Direc- EC–5384. A communication from the Super- ports for Approved New Animal Drugs; Elec-
tor of the Regulatory Management Division, visor of the Regulations and Dissemination tronic Submission Requirements’’ (RIN0910–
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Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Team, Employment and Training Adminis- AH51) received during adjournment of the
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tration, Department of Labor, transmitting, Senate in the Office of the President of the
titled ‘‘National Priorities List - List Sites’’ pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Senate on August 24, 2020; to the Committee
(FRL No. 10012–71–OLEM) received during ad- ‘‘Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers’’ on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
journment of the Senate in the Office of the (RIN1205–AB78) received during adjournment EC–5392. A communication from the Direc-
President of the Senate on September 4, 2020; of the Senate in the Office of the President tor of Regulations and Policy Management
to the Committee on Environment and Pub- of the Senate on August 26, 2020; to the Com- Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De-
lic Works. mittee on Finance. partment of Health and Human Services,
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September 15, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5607
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
a rule entitled ‘‘Food Additives Permitted in fairs. on D.C. Act 23–393, ‘‘Criminal Justice Coordi-
Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Chro- EC–5402. A communication from the Chair- nating Council Information Sharing Tem-
mium Propionate’’ (Docket No. FDA–2018–F– man of the Council of the District of Colum- porary Amendment Act 2020’’; to the Com-
3347) received during adjournment of the bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mittee on Homeland Security and Govern-
Senate in the Office of the President of the on D.C. Act 23–390, ‘‘Postpartum Coverage mental Affairs.
Senate on August 24, 2020; to the Committee Expansion Amendment Act of 2020’’; to the EC–5415. A communication from the Chair-
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- man of the Council of the District of Colum-
EC–5393. A communication from the Regu- ernmental Affairs. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare EC–5403. A communication from the Chair- on D.C. Act 23–399, ‘‘Comprehensive Policing
and Medicaid Services, Department of man of the Council of the District of Colum- and Justice Reform Second Temporary
Health and Human Services, transmitting, bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Amendment Act of 2020’’; to the Committee
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled on D.C. Act 23–349, ‘‘Connected Transport on Homeland Security and Governmental Af-
‘‘Basic Health Program; Federal Funding Network Temporary Act of 2020’’; to the fairs.
Methodology for Program Year 2021’’ Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- EC–5416. A communication from the Chair-
(RIN0938–ZB56) received during adjournment ernmental Affairs. man of the Council of the District of Colum-
EC–5404. A communication from the Chair- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
of the Senate in the Office of the President
man of the Council of the District of Colum- on D.C. Act 23–408, ‘‘Fiscal Year 2021 Local
of the Senate on September 2, 2020; to the
bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Budget Act of 2020’’; to the Committee on
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
on D.C. Act 23–391, ‘‘Black Lives Matter Homeland Security and Governmental Af-
Pensions.
Plaza Designation Temporary Act of 2020’’; fairs.
EC–5394. A communication from the Direc- EC–5417. A communication from the Chair-
tor of Regulations and Policy Management to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs. man of the Council of the District of Colum-
Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
EC–5405. A communication from the Chair-
partment of Health and Human Services, on D.C. Act 23–407, ‘‘Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
man of the Council of the District of Colum-
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Support Act of 2020’’; to the Committee on
bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
a rule entitled ‘‘Medical Devices; Petition Homeland Security and Governmental Af-
on D.C. Act 23–392, ‘‘Appraisal Management
for an Administrative Stay of Action: Elec- fairs.
Company Regulation Temporary Act of
trical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious EC–5418. A communication from the Chief
2020’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
or Aggressive Behavior’’ (Docket No. FDA– of the Regulatory Coordination Division,
rity and Governmental Affairs.
2016–N–1111) received during adjournment of EC–5406. A communication from the Chair- Citizenship and Immigration Services, De-
the Senate in the Office of the President of man of the Council of the District of Colum- partment of Homeland Security, transmit-
the Senate on August 24, 2020; to the Com- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and on D.C. Act 23–394, ‘‘Investigating Maternal titled ‘‘Temporary Changes to Requirements
Pensions. Mortalities Temporary Amendment Act of Affecting H–2A Nonimmigrants due to the
EC–5395. A communication from the Chief 2020’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- COVID–19 National Emergency Partial Ex-
Privacy Officer and Chief FOIA Officer, De- rity and Governmental Affairs. tension of Certain Flexibilities’’ (RIN1615–
partment of Homeland Security, transmit- EC–5407. A communication from the Chair- AC55) received during adjournment of the
ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to man of the Council of the District of Colum- Senate in the Office of the President of the
the implementation of the recommendations bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Senate on August 24, 2020; to the Committee
of the 9/11 Commission for the period from on D.C. Act 23–395, ‘‘Concealed Pistol Licens- on the Judiciary.
October 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020; to ing Review Board Membership Temporary EC–5419. A communication from the Direc-
the Committees on Homeland Security and Amendment Act of 2020’’; to the Committee tor, Office of Regulation Policy and Manage-
Governmental Affairs; Select Committee on on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ment, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans-
Intelligence; and the Judiciary. fairs. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
EC–5396. A communication from the Acting EC–5408. A communication from the Chair- entitled ‘‘Provider-Based Requirements’’
Director, Office of Personnel Management, man of the Council of the District of Colum- (RIN2900–AQ68) received during adjournment
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the Senate in the Office of the President
a rule entitled ‘‘Scheduling of Annual Leave on D.C. Act 23–396, ‘‘Commercial Insurance of the Senate on September 3, 2020; to the
for Employees Necessary to Respond to Cer- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
Claim Tolling Temporary Act of 2020’’; to the
tain National Emergencies’’ (RIN3206–AO04) EC–5420. A communication from the Direc-
Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- tor, Office of Regulation Policy and Manage-
received during adjournment of the Senate ernmental Affairs.
in the Office of the President of the Senate ment, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans-
EC–5409. A communication from the Chair-
on August 18, 2020; to the Committee on mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
man of the Council of the District of Colum-
entitled ‘‘Specialty Education Loan Repay-
Homeland Security and Governmental Af- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ment Program’’ (RIN2900–AQ63) received dur-
fairs. on D.C. Act 23–397, ‘‘Adams Morgan BID Tax
EC–5397. A communication from the Chair- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office
Temporary Amendment Act of 2020’’; to the of the President of the Senate on September
man of the Council of the District of Colum- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- 3, 2020; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af-
bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ernmental Affairs. fairs.
on D.C. Act 23–350, ‘‘New Hospital at St. Eliz- EC–5410. A communication from the Chair- EC–5421. A communication from the Assist-
abeths Amendment Act of 2020’’; to the Com- man of the Council of the District of Colum- ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative
mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit-
mental Affairs. on D.C. Act 23–398, ‘‘Standby Guardian Tem- ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uni-
EC–5398. A communication from the Chair- porary Amendment Act of 2020’’; to the Com- formed Services Employment and Reemploy-
man of the Council of the District of Colum- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- ment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly
bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mental Affairs. Report to Congress; Third Quarter of fiscal
on D.C. Act 23–386, ‘‘Window Blind and Drape EC–5411. A communication from the Chair- year 2020’’; to the Committee on Veterans’
Cord Safety Notification Act of 2020’’; to the man of the Council of the District of Colum- Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report EC–5422. A communication from the Pro-
ernmental Affairs. on D.C. Act 23–400, ‘‘Reunion Square Tax In- gram Analyst, Consumer and Governmental
EC–5399. A communication from the Chair- crement Financing Temporary Amendment Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications
man of the Council of the District of Colum- Act of 2020’’; to the Committee on Homeland Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law,
bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Security and Governmental Affairs. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Telecommuni-
on D.C. Act 23–387, ‘‘Access to Biosimilars EC–5412. A communication from the Chair- cations Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech
Amendment Act of 2020’’; to the Committee man of the Council of the District of Colum- Services for Individuals with Hearing and
on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Speech Disabilities, Report and Order’’ ((CG
fairs. on D.C. Act 23–401, ‘‘Business Support Grants Docket No. 03–123) (FCC 20–105)) received dur-
EC–5400. A communication from the Chair- Temporary Amendment Act of 2020’’; to the ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office
man of the Council of the District of Colum- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- of the President of the Senate on August 24,
bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ernmental Affairs. 2020; to the Committee on Commerce,
on D.C. Act 23–388, ‘‘Hearing Aid Sales EC–5413. A communication from the Chair-
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Amendment Act of 2020’’; to the Committee man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–5423. A communication from the Dep-
on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report uty Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Secu-
fairs. on D.C. Act 23–402, ‘‘Performing Arts Pro- rity Bureau, Federal Communications Com-
EC–5401. A communication from the Chair- motion Temporary Amendment Act of 2020’’; mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
man of the Council of the District of Colum- to the Committee on Homeland Security and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Wireless E911 Loca-
bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Governmental Affairs. tion Accuracy Requirements 9.10, 911 Serv-
on D.C. Act 23–389, ‘‘Pregnancy as a Quali- EC–5414. A communication from the Chair- ice’’ ((FCC 20–98) (PS Docket No. 07–114)) re-
fying Event Act of 2020’’; to the Committee man of the Council of the District of Colum- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in
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S5608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 15, 2020
the Office of the President of the Senate on S. 711. A bill to amend title 38, United * Lucas N. Polakowski, of Virginia, to be
August 24, 2020; to the Committee on Com- States Code, to expand eligibility for mental an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
merce, Science, and Transportation. health services from the Department of Vet- * Bradley D. Hansell, of Virginia, to be a
EC–5424. A communication from the Attor- erans Affairs to include members of the re- Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.
ney Advisor, Wireline Competition Bureau, serve components of the Armed Forces, and Army nomination of Lt. Gen. Christopher
Federal Communications Commission, trans- for other purposes. G. Cavoli, to be General.
mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule By Mr. MORAN, from the Committee on Space Force nomination of Lt. Gen. David
entitled ‘‘Establishing the Digital Oppor- Veterans’ Affairs, with an amendment in the D. Thompson, to be General.
tunity Data Collection, Second Report and nature of a substitute: Space Force nomination of Lt. Gen. David
Third Further Notice of Proposed Rule- S. 805. A bill to amend title 38, United D. Thompson, to be Major General.
making’’ ((WC Docket No. 19–195) (FCC 20– States Code, to improve the processing of Air Force nomination of Lt. Gen. David W.
94)) received during adjournment of the Sen- veterans benefits by the Department of Vet- Allvin, to be General.
ate in the Office of the President of the Sen- erans Affairs, to limit the authority of the Army nomination of Lt. Gen. Andrew P.
ate on August 24, 2020; to the Committee on Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recover Poppas, to be Lieutenant General.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation. overpayments made by the Department and Army nomination of Maj. Gen. James J.
EC–5425. A communication from the Attor- other amounts owed by veterans to the Mingus, to be Lieutenant General.
ney Advisor, Wireline Competition Bureau, United States, to improve the due process Navy nomination of Lisa M. Franchetti, to
Federal Communications Commission, trans- accorded veterans with respect to such re- be Vice Admiral.
mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Army nomination of Col. William F.
covery, and for other purposes.
entitled ‘‘Rates for Inmate Calling Services’’ McClintock, to be Brigadier General.
By Mr. MORAN, from the Committee on
((WC Docket No. 12–375) (FCC 20–111)) re- Marine Corps nomination of Maj. Gen. Mi-
Veterans’ Affairs, with an amendment in the
ceived during adjournment of the Senate in chael S. Groen, to be Lieutenant General.
nature of a substitute and an amendment to
the Office of the President of the Senate on the title: Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, for the
August 24, 2020; to the Committee on Com- S. 2216. A bill to require the Secretary of Committee on Armed Services I report
merce, Science, and Transportation. Veterans Affairs to formally recognize care- favorably the following nomination
EC–5426. A communication from the Chair- givers of veterans, notify veterans and care-
man of the Office of Proceedings, Surface
lists which were printed in the
givers of clinical determinations relating to RECORDS on the dates indicated, and
Transportation Board, Department of Trans- eligibility for caregiver programs, and tem-
portation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ask unanimous consent, to save the ex-
porarily extend benefits for veterans who are
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulations Gov- determined ineligible for the family care- pense of reprinting on the Executive
erning Fees for Services Performed in Con- giver program, and for other purposes. Calendar that these nominations lie at
nection with Licensing and Related Services By Mr. MORAN, from the Committee on the Secretary’s desk for the informa-
- 2020 Update’’ (Docket No. EP 542) received Veterans’ Affairs, without amendment: tion of Senators.
during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- S. 2558. A bill to amend title 38, United The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without
fice of the President of the Senate on August States Code, to authorize the Secretary of objection, it is so ordered.
24, 2020; to the Committee on Commerce, Veterans Affairs to make certain grants to
Science, and Transportation. Air Force nominations beginning with
assist nursing homes for veterans located on Brian H. Adams and ending with Mary Jean
EC–5427. A communication from the Chair- tribal lands.
man of the Office of Proceedings, Surface Wood, which nominations were received by
By Mr. MORAN, from the Committee on
Transportation Board, Department of Trans- the Senate and appeared in the Congres-
Veterans’ Affairs, with an amendment in the
portation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the sional Record on May 4, 2020.
nature of a substitute: Air Force nomination of James E. Key III,
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Market Dominance S. 2950. A bill to amend title 38, United
Streamlined Approach’’ (Docket No. EP 756) to be Colonel.
States Code, to concede exposure to airborne Air Force nominations beginning with
received during adjournment of the Senate hazards and toxins from burn pits under cer-
in the Office of the President of the Senate Paul Jeffrey Affleck and ending with Joseph
tain circumstances, and for other purposes. F. Zingaro, which nominations were received
on August 24, 2020; to the Committee on S. 3235. A bill to direct the Secretary of
Commerce, Science, and Transportation. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres-
Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program sional Record on September 10, 2020.
f on posttraumatic growth, and for other pur- Air Force nomination of Michael B. Parks,
poses. to be Colonel.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES By Mr. MORAN, from the Committee on Air Force nomination of Brian P. O’Con-
The following reports of committees Veterans’ Affairs, without amendment: nor, to be Major.
were submitted: S. 3282. A bill to amend title 38, United Air Force nomination of Samuel P. Baxter,
By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on States Code, to improve the oversight of con- to be Colonel.
Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tracts awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Air Force nomination of Ryan M.
fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a Affairs to small business concerns owned and Vanartsdalen, to be Major.
substitute: controlled by veterans, and for other pur- Army nomination of Mark J. Richardson,
S. 2502. A bill to ban the Federal procure- poses. to be Major.
ment of certain drones and other unmanned S. 3643. A bill to amend title 38, United Army nomination of Luis O. Rodriguez, to
aircraft systems, and for other purposes States Code, to authorize certain post- be Colonel.
(Rept. No. 116–268). graduate health care employees and health Army nomination of Kyle C. Furfari, to be
By Mr. MORAN, from the Committee on professions trainees of the Department of Major.
Veterans’ Affairs, with an amendment in the Veterans Affairs to provide treatment via Army nominations beginning with Edward
nature of a substitute and an amendment to telemedicine, and for other purposes. J. Coleman and ending with Michael E.
the title: S. 4384. A bill to require the Secretary of Kelly, which nominations were received by
S. 332. A bill to amend title 38, United Veterans Affairs to address exposure by the Senate and appeared in the Congres-
States Code, to remove the manifestation pe- members of the Armed Forces to toxic sub- sional Record on August 13, 2020.
riod required for the presumptions of service stances at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbek- Army nomination of Renn D. Polk, to be
connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea istan, and for other purposes. Colonel.
tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral f Army nominations beginning with William
neuropathy associated with exposure to cer- R. Brown and ending with Paul S. Winterton,
tain herbicide agents, and for other purposes. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF which nominations were received by the Sen-
By Mr. MORAN, from the Committee on COMMITTEE ate and appeared in the Congressional
Veterans’ Affairs, with an amendment in the Record on August 13, 2020.
The following executive reports of Army nominations beginning with Jona-
nature of a substitute:
S. 514. A bill to amend title 38, United nominations were submitted: than Bender and ending with Christopher J.
States Code, to improve the benefits and By Mr. INHOFE for the Committee on Vitale, which nominations were received by
services provided by the Department of Vet- Armed Services. the Senate and appeared in the Congres-
erans Affairs to women veterans, and for * Shon J. Manasco, of Texas, to be Under sional Record on August 13, 2020.
other purposes. Secretary of the Air Force. Army nominations beginning with Ray-
S. 629. A bill to require the Secretary of * Michele A. Pearce, of Virginia, to be Gen- mond Colston, Jr. and ending with Matthew
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Veterans Affairs to review the processes and eral Counsel of the Department of the Army. J. Rivas, which nominations were received
requirements of the Department of Veterans * John E. Whitley, of Virginia, to be Direc- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres-
Affairs for scheduling appointments for tor of Cost Assessment and Program Evalua- sional Record on August 13, 2020.
health care and conducting consultations tion, Department of Defense. Army nominations beginning with James
under the laws administered by the Sec- * Liam P. Hardy, of Virginia, to be a Judge O. Bowen and ending with Philip A. Winn,
retary, and for other purposes. of the United States Court of Appeals for the which nominations were received by the Sen-
By Mr. MORAN, from the Committee on Armed Forces for the term of fifteen years to ate and appeared in the Congressional
Veterans’ Affairs, without amendment: expire on the date prescribed by law. Record on August 13, 2020.
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