Introduction of Bills (Cong. Rec., Nov. 16, 2020)

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Page S6721 of the Senate section of the Congressional Record for November 16, 2020, with a message from the House that the Speaker signed enrolled bills, among them H.R. 8247 on the transition of individuals to services from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additional statements honor Blake Hurst, who led the Missouri Farm Bureau as its 14th president elected in 2010, and Jo-Ann, who started an organization in her son Christopher's name to fund adoptions of shelter animals by veterans after he died by suicide following service in Iraq. The page also lists S.J. Res. 76 and bills S. 4327 and S. 1665 with new cosponsors.

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November 16, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6721
to advocacy on behalf of Missouri farm- Journeau, to suicide. After learning MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
ers and ranchers. Among his contribu- about the benefits that companion ani- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED
tions to Missouri’s agriculture indus- mals can bring to veterans who suffer
At 4:08 p.m., a message from the
try, Blake has served with the Missouri from posttraumatic stress disorder—
House of Representatives, delivered by
Farm Bureau in a variety of capacities PTSD—the same condition that Chris-
Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an-
throughout his career, including as a topher suffered from, Jo-Ann started
nounced that the Speaker has signed
district board member, vice president, an organization in her son’s name to
the following enrolled bills:
and most recently as the organization’s fund adoptions of shelter animals by
H.R. 8247. An act to make certain improve-
president for the last 10 years. veterans.
ments relating to the transition of individ-
Mr. Hurst was elected in 2010 as the Jo-Ann’s son, Christopher, served a uals to services from the Department of Vet-
14th president of Missouri Farm Bu- year in Iraq during Operation Iraqi erans Affairs, suicide prevention for vet-
reau and will cap off a 25-year career Freedom and returned home with erans, and care and services for women vet-
with the Missouri Farm Bureau upon undiagnosed PTSD. When Christopher erans, and for other purposes.
his well-earned retirement. A devoted took his own life 6 months later, Jo- H.R. 8276. An act to authorize the Presi-
family man, Blake Hurst and his wife Ann was devastated. Over time, she dent to posthumously award the Medal of
Julie have three children, Lee, Ann, learned about the symptoms of PTSD Honor to Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor
and Ben. The family raises corn and during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
and recognized that her son had exhib-
soybeans on their family operation in ited these symptoms when he returned The enrolled bills were subsequently
northwest Missouri. Blake also oper- home from his deployment. signed by the President pro tempore
ates a wholesale greenhouse business During her research, Jo-Ann also (Mr. GRASSLEY).
with his wife, Julie; daughter, Lee; and learned that, for some people, a com- f
sons-in-law, Ryan Harms and Matt panion animal can help to mitigate the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Clutter. The family raises flowers in impacts of PTSD. Jo-Ann began to re-
two acres of greenhouses. search national organizations that help The following reports of committees
In addition to his time consuming veterans adopt pets, but she found that were submitted:
role at Missouri Farm Bureau, in his many veterans faced significant hur- By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on
spare time, Blake also contributes as a dles in the process. Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
freelance writer, with work appearing with an amendment in the nature of a sub-
In response, Jo-Ann founded Chris’
in the Wall Street Journal, The Amer- stitute:
Pets for Vets to make it easier for vet- S. 1427. A bill to amend the National Insti-
ican, Weekly Standard, Wilson’s Quar- erans to adopt companion animals tute of Standards and Technology Act to im-
terly, Reader’s Digest, Today’s Farmer, from local shelters. Among other prove the Network for Manufacturing Inno-
and the Show Me magazine of Missouri things, the organization pays the pet vation Program, and for other purposes
Farm Bureau. adoption fees to ensure that cost isn’t (Rept. No. 116–291).
Mr. Hurst has had a tremendous ca- a barrier for any veteran. S. 2204. A bill to allow the Federal Commu-
reer with the Missouri Farm Bureau Since its founding in 2015, Jo-Ann has nications Commission to carry out a pilot
and is one of the most forward-think- program under which voice service providers
helped approximately 400 veterans
ing agriculture leaders in America. could block certain automated calls, and for
adopt companion animals at various other purposes (Rept. No. 116–292).
Over the years, I have truly valued the shelters throughout New Hampshire. S. 2346. A bill to improve the Fishery Re-
working partnership and, most impor- Despite health concerns that she her- source Disaster Relief program of the Na-
tantly, the friendship, that I have fos- self has faced, Jo-Ann has invested an tional Marine Fisheries Service, and for
tered with Blake. Blake brings a cer- incredible amount of her time and en- other purposes (Rept. No. 116–293).
tain passion and tenacity when it ergy into making Chris’ Pets for Vets a By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on
comes to agriculture, whether it is success. Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
fighting against costly and burdensome without amendment:
Jo-Ann’s determination to turn her
regulations from the U.S. Environ- S. 3729. A bill to provide relief for the re-
own loss into productive and positive cipients of financial assistance awards from
mental Protection Agency, advocating support for veterans has helped hun- the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminis-
for better management of our Nation’s dreds of veterans avoid the confusion tration, and for other purposes (Rept. No.
rivers and inland waterway system, de- and despair that accompanies PTSD. 116–294).
fending the Renewable Fuels Standard, Her commitment is also consistent By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on
promoting healthcare services for rural with the Granite State’s long tradition Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
America, or delivering assistance to of military service and support for vet- with an amendment in the nature of a sub-
producers that are impacted by natural stitute:
erans. Jo-Ann understands the impor-
disaster. He has demonstrated the abil- S. 2786. A bill to establish a Federal advi-
tance of supporting veterans in every sory committee to provide policy rec-
ity to communicate big ideas and advo- aspect of their lives, and through ommendations to the Secretary of Transpor-
cate for commonsense solutions that Chris’ Pets for Vets, she is both hon- tation on positioning the United States to
has been a big help to me and so many oring her son’s memory while making a take advantage of emerging opportunities
others across Missouri and the coun- real difference in veterans’ lives. I am for Arctic maritime transportation (Rept.
try. There is no one I would rather be honored to recognize her efforts.∑ No. 116–295).
in the trenches with than with Blake. By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on
Blake and Julie have done so much f Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
for our State and understand it incred- without amendment:
MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT S. 4162. A bill to provide certainty for air-
ibly well. I look forward to their con-
tinued advice, success, and friendship. Messages from the President of the port funding (Rept. No. 116–296).
It is with great pleasure I wish Blake United States were communicated to f
continued success in retirement and the Senate by Ms. Ridgway, one of his
secretaries. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND
well-deserved time with his family. JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Thank you, Blake, for all you have f
done and will continue to do for Mis- The following bills and joint resolu-
souri.∑ EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED tions were introduced, read the first
As in executive session the Presiding and second times by unanimous con-
f
sent, and referred as indicated:

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Officer laid before the Senate messages
TRIBUTE TO JO-ANN CLARK By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr.
from the President of the United
∑ Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am States submitting sundry nominations WHITEHOUSE, Mr. CRAPO, and Mr.
BOOKER):
proud to recognize Jo-Ann Clark of which were referred to the Committee S. 4897. A bill to reestablish United States
Stratham as November’s Granite on the Judiciary. global leadership in nuclear energy, revi-
Stater of the Month. Jo-Ann is a Gold (The messages received today are talize domestic nuclear energy supply chain
Star mother who, 10 years ago, lost her printed at the end of the Senate pro- infrastructure, support the licensing of ad-
son, Army Specialist Christopher ceedings.) vanced nuclear technologies, and improve

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S6722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2020
the regulation of nuclear energy, and for lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- as cosponsors of S. 4327, a bill to estab-
other purposes; to the Committee on Envi- sor of S. 1665, a bill to modify the pro- lish the Taiwan Fellowship Program,
ronment and Public Works. cedures for issuing special recreation and for other purposes.
By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and
permits for certain public land units, S. 4384
Ms. HASSAN):
S. 4898. A bill to amend title VI of the So- and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the
cial Security Act to extend the period during S. 2054 names of the Senator from Colorado
which States, Indian Tribes, and local gov- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the (Mr. BENNET), the Senator from Ohio
ernments may use Coronavirus Relief Fund names of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. PORTMAN), the Senator from New
payments; to the Committee on Finance. (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) and the Sen-
By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. ator from New Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH)
Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the Sen-
HAWLEY, Mr. CRAMER, and Mr.
ator from Missouri (Mr. HAWLEY) were were added as cosponsors of S. 4384, a
RUBIO):
S. 4899. A bill to direct the Comptroller added as cosponsors of S. 2054, a bill to bill to require the Secretary of Vet-
General of the United States to conduct a posthumously award the Congressional erans Affairs to address exposure by
study to evaluate the activities of sister city Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen members of the Armed Forces to toxic
partnerships operating within the United Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher substances at Karshi-Khanabad Air
States, and for other purposes; to the Com- Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recogni- Base, Uzbekistan, and for other pur-
mittee on Foreign Relations. tion of their contributions to the Na- poses.
By Mr. BROWN (for himself, Mr.
tion. S. 4422
BLUMENTHAL, Ms. ERNST, and Mr.
WHITEHOUSE): S. 2803 At the request of Mr. WICKER, the
S. 4900. A bill to require a pilot program on At the request of Mr. BROWN, the name of the Senator from Georgia
activities under the Transition Assistance name of the Senator from Michigan (Mrs. LOEFFLER) was added as a cospon-
Program for a reduction in suicide among (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor sor of S. 4422, a bill to establish the Of-
veterans, and for other purposes; to the Com- of S. 2803, a bill to provide Federal fice of Minority Broadband Initiatives
mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. housing assistance on behalf of youths within the National Telecommuni-
By Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself cations and Information Administra-
and Mr. PORTMAN):
who are aging out of foster care, and
for other purposes. tion, and for other purposes.
S. 4901. A bill to require the Director of the
S. 3095 S. 4494
National Institute of Standards and Tech-
nology to commission a study on the effect At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the
of the activities of China on standards for his name was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms.
emerging technologies, and for other pur- S. 3095, a bill to develop voluntary MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor
poses; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- of S. 4494, a bill to amend title VI of
tions.
guidelines for accessible postsecondary
electronic instructional materials and the Social Security Act to extend the
f period with respect to which amounts
related technologies, and for other pur-
SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND poses. under the Coronavirus Relief Fund may
SENATE RESOLUTIONS be expended.
S. 3221
S. 4613
The following concurrent resolutions At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the
At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the
and Senate resolutions were read, and name of the Senator from Massachu-
name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms.
referred (or acted upon), as indicated: setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co-
SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S.
By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, Mr. sponsor of S. 3221, a bill to place a mor-
4613, a bill to amend the Fairness to
BROWN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. DURBIN, and atorium on large concentrated animal
Contact Lens Consumers Act to pre-
Mr. MORAN): feeding operations, to strengthen the
S. Res. 774. A resolution honoring the vent certain automated calls and to re-
Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to
United Nations World Food Programme on quire notice of the availability of con-
require country of origin labeling on
the occasion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel tact lens prescriptions to patients, and
beef, pork, and dairy products, and for
Peace Prize; to the Committee on Foreign for other purposes.
Relations. other purposes.
S. 4659
S. 3471
f At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the
At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr.
ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS name of the Senator from New Jersey BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S.
S. 633 (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor 4659, a bill to require a determination
At the request of Mr. MORAN, the of S. 3471, a bill to ensure that goods as to whether crimes committed
names of the Senator from North Da- made with forced labor in the Xinjiang against the Rohingya in Burma
kota (Mr. HOEVEN), the Senator from Uyghur Autonomous Region of the amount to genocide.
Wyoming (Mr. BARRASSO), the Senator People’s Republic of China do not enter S. 4752
from Oklahoma (Mr. LANKFORD), the the United States market, and for
At the request of Ms. WARREN, the
Senator from Louisiana (Mr. KENNEDY) other purposes.
names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr.
and the Senator from Missouri (Mr. S. 3824
MERKLEY) and the Senator from Min-
HAWLEY) were added as cosponsors of S. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the nesota (Ms. SMITH) were added as co-
633, a bill to award a Congressional name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. sponsors of S. 4752, a bill to establish
Gold Medal to the members of the SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Truth and Healing Commission on
Women’s Army Corps who were as- 3824, a bill to require the Federal Trade Indian Boarding School Policy in the
signed to the 6888th Central Postal Di- Commission to submit a report to Con- United States, and for other purposes.
rectory Battalion, known as the ‘‘Six gress on scams targeting seniors, and S. 4805
Triple Eight’’. for other purposes. At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name
S. 959 S. 4086 of the Senator from Tennessee (Mr.
At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the At the request of Mr. INHOFE, his ALEXANDER) was added as a cosponsor
names of the Senator from Massachu- name was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. 4805, a bill to create a point of
setts (Ms. WARREN), the Senator from 4086, a bill amend title 38, United order against legislation modifying the
Ohio (Mr. BROWN) and the Senator from States Code, to revise the definition of number of Justices of the Supreme
Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) were added as Vietnam era for purposes of the laws Court of the United States.

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cosponsors of S. 959, a bill to establish administered by the Secretary of Vet- S.J. RES. 76
in the Smithsonian Institution a com- erans Affairs, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name
prehensive women’s history museum, S. 4327 of the Senator from Tennessee (Mr.
and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the ALEXANDER) was added as a cosponsor
S. 1665 names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. of S.J. Res. 76, a joint resolution pro-
At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the CRUZ) and the Senator from New posing an amendment to the Constitu-
name of the Senator from North Caro- Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were added tion of the United States to require

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