Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, January 3, 2021, Page E1222 — Reflections on the 116th Congress
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Page E1222 of the Extensions of Remarks in the Congressional Record for January 3, 2021, carrying several statements in interleaved columns. Mr. Bilirakis gives a personal explanation that he missed votes on December 28, 2020 because of a family obligation and states how he would have voted on Roll Call No. 252 and others. A departing Member's statement recalls calling on President Trump to use the Defense Production Act for PPE, meeting small business owners in Asian American neighborhoods affected by xenophobia, and voting for a COVID-19 relief package after Senate Republicans withheld relief. Another statement lists legislation passed, including an amendment on information for pregnant inmates.
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E1222 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2021
PERSONAL EXPLANATION lives and begged our federal government to families received any relief from the federal
provide the necessary PPE. I called on Presi- government. It’s beyond infuriating that the
HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS dent Trump to activate the Defense Production Senate Republicans kept any relief at bay—
OF FLORIDA Act, and the FEMA Administrator to help and even though House Democrats passed
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prioritize critical resources to our local hos- COVID–19 relief packages in May and Octo-
pitals and nursing homes. And I secured, de- ber, both of which would have been more
Sunday, January 3, 2021
livered. and facilitated PPE donations to union meaningful and impactful. But with cases and
Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, due to a workers and other non-health care workers. deaths surging, millions unemployed, families
preexisting family obligation, I was unable to I met with small business owners. especially on the cusp of eviction, and an untold number
participate in the votes scheduled for Monday, those in predominantly Asian American neigh- of families struggling to put food on the table,
December 28, 2020. Had I been present, I borhoods, who had been severely impacted by I had to vote for this package.
would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 252, xenophobia—even before the first known As we look to the 117th Congress, we must
and YEA on Roll Call No. 253. COVID–19 cases in New York. I also heard pass a stronger relief bill—one that truly re-
f from constituents who are essential workers, flects our values and acknowledges the un-
many of whom come from our immigrant com- precedented hardships that millions of Ameri-
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
munities—the janitors, grocers, and transit cans are facing. We cannot let those who
workers. Even as the pandemic ravaged our have passed—to have died in vain. The only
HON. MICHAEL WALTZ city, I was heartened by the strength and per- way we will rise above this crisis is to meet it
OF FLORIDA severance of these constituents who showed head on with a comprehensive package that
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES up—and continue to show up—every single puts American families and workers first.
Sunday, January 3, 2021 day to keep New York City safe and running. Madam Speaker, at the start of the 116th
Mr. WALTZ. Madam Speaker, I was sick in Madam Speaker, no matter what, I never Congress, I joined the Homeland Security
November and missed the following roll call lost sight of my sworn duty to uphold and de- Subcommittee on the House Appropriations
votes. Had I been present, I would have voted fend the Constitution, and to fight for my con- Committee. It has been my honor to serve on
YEA on Roll Call No. 219; YEA on Roll Call stituents. this subcommittee, as well as the Commerce,
During the 116th Congress, I was proud to Justice. and Science, and State, Foreign Op-
No. 220; YEA on Roll Call No. 221; YEA on
help pass a number of robust legislation on erations Subcommittees—on behalf of my
Roll Call No. 222; NAY on Roll Call No. 223;
behalf of my constituents and the American congressional district and State of New York.
NAY on Roll Call No. 224; NAY on Roll Call
people. From lowering health care costs and During the 116th Congress, my good friend
No. 225; YEA on Roll Call No. 226; and NAY
prescription drug prices to ensuring women re- Representative NITA LOWEY made ‘herstory’ as
on Roll Call No. 227.
ceive equal pay for equal work; from curbing she took up the gavel and became the first fe-
f the gun violence epidemic by strengthening male chair of the House Appropriations Com-
REFLECTIONS ON THE 116TH background checks for gun sales to providing mittee. I will greatly miss Chairwoman LOWEY,
CONGRESS a pathway to citizenship for those who have as well as my esteemed colleague and chair
only known this country, such as the Dream- of our Commerce, Justice, and Science Sub-
HON. GRACE MENG ers or TPS and DED holders—I am proud to committee. Chairman SERRANO. I wish them
OF NEW YORK
have helped pass life-saving and life-enhanc- both strength and blessings in their retirement
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ing bills. Unfortunately, too many of these bills at the end of this 116th Congress.
languished in the Senate; because of Senate I am proud that our committee passed all 12
Sunday, January 3, 2021 Majority Leader MCCONNELL’s and Senate Re- of the spending bills for the Fiscal Years 2020
Ms. MENG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to publican’s shameful inaction and disregard, and 2021. Spending bill packages for each fis-
speak about the 116th Congress, which was these bills never saw the light of day. cal year amounted to $1.4 trillion—totaling
as historic as it was harrowing. These last two This year has been especially challenging
$2.8 trillion during this 116th Congress.
years stretched and struck us at our core. At as people all over my district and across the
Among the many provisions I was proud to
the same time, they inspired us like nothing country face the excruciating pain, loss, and
have helped secure, I am especially pleased
before. No matter what, every single day, I fear over the health and economic fallout of
the two spending packages included $50 mil-
was proud and grateful for the chance to rep- COVID–19. Furthermore, be it economic, edu-
lion for federal research at the CDC and NIH
resent the families of New York’s Sixth Con- cational, or health, this pandemic has exposed
into our nation’s gun violence epidemic—the
gressional District. and exacerbated existing disparities, wherein
first time in over 20 years such funding was
Against the backdrop of the most diverse communities of color are the hardest hit.
allowed. I am also glad the recent Fiscal Year
Congress ever, and with a record number of For Asian Americans, however, they are
2021 spending bill includes $114 billion for
elected women, the 116th Congress com- fighting an additional battle—one against xen-
SNAP; $6 billion for WIC; a new $5 million to
menced in midst of the longest shutdown in ophobia. Since the beginning of the pandemic,
develop databases to track excessive use of
the history of our country. The humanitarian Asian Americans in my district and across the
force and officer misconduct; $9.24 billion to
crisis at the border crushed our souls. The nation endured demeaning and dangerous
ensure clean air and water, and hold polluters
House of Representatives impeached Presi- acts of hate and bigotry. That is why I intro-
accountable; $3.8 billion for opioid prevention
dent Trump for abuse of power and obstruc- duced H. Res. 908—a resolution condemning
and treatment; $5.9 billion for the Child Care
tion of justice. The dehumanizing death of all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to
and Development Block Grant; $952 million for
George Floyd absolutely shocked our nation. COVID–19. The resolution garnered 157 co-
Senior Nutrition programs; $789 million for mi-
But millions of people—from all walks of life— sponsors and was endorsed by over 500 orga-
nority serving institutions; $90 billion for VA
came together to protest the ongoing systemic nizations from across the country. The Senate
medical care, including suicide prevention and
racial injustice and police brutality. companion of my resolution was introduced by
outreach, homelessness, and gender-specific
And of course, the COVID–19 pandemic now-Vice President-elect KAMALA HARRIS, and
care; and $3.5 billion for Community Develop-
has upended every facet of our lives. As of Senators DUCKWORTH and HIRONO. I am grate-
ment Block Grants, which the President pro-
today, there are over 20 million cases in the ful this legislation passed the House of Rep-
posed eliminating.
U.S., and over 350,000 Americans who have resentatives, and thankful to my colleagues
died from COVID–19. Earlier in 2020, when who bravely voted for this legislation. Passage I would also like to take this opportunity to
New York was at the epicenter of the COVID– of this resolution sends a clear signal to the include in the RECORD the following work that
19 crisis, my congressional district was the American people that we reject racism, xeno- became law this Congress on behalf of the
nexus of that epicenter. In fact, my district was phobia, and violence. It also honors the more people of the Sixth Congressional District of
the harbinger of what the rest of our nation is than 2 million Asian Americans who are fight- New York:
H.R. 4567, the ‘‘FAFSA Translation Act’’,
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fighting right now. Elmhurst Hospital, which is ing on the frontlines of this pandemic.
in my district, was hit particularly hard with a With regards to COVID–19, I am grateful to which requires the Department of Education
to translate FAFSA into no few than 11 for-
surge of patients. It was operating with limited have helped deliver three critical and life-sav-
eign languages, and to make these translated
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ing corona virus relief packages this year. forms available in paper and electronic for-
ventilators. Shamefully, because of Senate Republicans, mats, which appears on Page 2779 in Sec. 483
I heard from frontline health care workers, the third and most recent relief package of Title VII, Division FF of the ‘‘Consoli-
and cried with them, as they feared for their passed nearly nine months since American dated Appropriations Act, 2021’’
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Sec. 2(a)(2) of H.R. 1922, ‘‘Restoring Access sion of Viral Hepatitis in the combined fed- strual hygiene products safer by ensuring
to Medication Act’’, which permits the pur- eral spending packages for Fiscal Years 2020 that women know what they are putting in
chase of menstrual hygiene products using and 2021. their bodies.
health flexible spending accounts, as Sec. $2 million for first-time grants for ‘‘Family ‘‘Title IX’’, which appears on Page 286 of
3702 of Public Law 116–136, the ‘‘Coronavirus Friendly Visitation Spaces in Correctional House Report 116–450 (accompanying the
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’’—or Facilities’’, which appears on Page 178 of ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021’’).
the ‘‘CARES Act’’. This provision stems Title II, Division B of the ‘‘Consolidated Ap- Related to my bill, the ‘‘Supporting Sur-
from my comprehensive menstrual equity propriations Act, 2021’’. States and localities vivors of Sexual Harassment in Schools Act
legislation H.R. 1882, the ‘‘Menstrual Equity may use this grant funding to provide child- of 2020’’ (H.R. 8193), this provision directs the
for All Act’’. friendly visitation spaces. The aim of this Department of Education’s Office for Civil
H.R. 6040, the ‘‘Small Business Relief From funding is to preserve positive family con- Rights to report on the status of Title IX co-
Communicable Disease Induced Economic nections in order to reduce recidivism and ordinators, prevalence of rape in schools, and
Hardship Act of 2020’’ (introduced with Rep- intergenerational criminal justice system in- to submit recommendations to prevent,
resentatives Velázquez and CHU), which ap- volvement, plus to promote healthy child de- mitigate, and address sexual harassment, as-
pears as Title II of the ‘‘Families First velopment. sault, and rape in schools.
Coronavirus Response Act’’ (Public Law 116– ‘‘Religious freedom in prisons’’—directing ‘‘Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial
116–127). Included in the first COVID–19 relief DOJ to ensure the Constitutional religious Literacy’’, which appears on Page 258 of
package, this measure allowed the Small rights and needs of incarcerated individuals House Report 116–450 (accompanying the
Business Act Administration (SBA) to pro- by: accommodating prayer services, devo- ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021’’).
vide an estimated $7 billion in loans to help tional items, religious holiday observances, Related to my bill, the ‘‘21st Century Youth
small businesses impacted by financial losses and dietary restrictions; training of Bureau Entrepreneurship Act’’ (H.R. 5253), this pro-
as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. of Prisons (BOP) employees; and conducting vision directs the Department of Education
Sec. 316 of the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria- compliance reviews of no fewer than 25 BOP to support entrepreneurship and financial
tions Act, 2021’’, which makes housing co- facilities every three years, which appears on literacy programs for students.
operatives eligible for forgivable loans under Page 84 of House Report 116–455 (accom- ‘‘Food Additives’’, which appears on Page
the Paycheck Protection Program, which ap- panying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations 86 of House Report 116–446 (accompanying
pears on Page 171 of Title III, Division N. Act, 2021’’). the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act,
Sec. 2877 of Public Law 116–92, the ‘‘Na- $3.5 million for first-time grants for ‘‘Fam- 2021’’). Related to my bill, the ‘‘Get Addi-
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ily-Based Alternative Sentencing Pilot Pro- tives Out Act’’ (H.R. 2269), this provision re-
Year 2020’’, which requires the Defense De- grams’’, which appears on Page 178 of Title
partment to submit a report on the number quires a report to Congress on the effects of
II, Division B of the ‘‘Consolidated Appro- direct and indirect food additives to deter-
of military installations that may have lead priations Act, 2021’’. These programs will
service lines; what steps DOD has taken to mine if they pose physical and behavioral
allow parents to remain with their depend- health risks to children.
replace such lines; and whether DOD has es- ent children while receiving wraparound
tablished an awareness campaign to inform Commissioned a first-time study by the Of-
services, rather than being incarcerated. fice on Women’s Health to report on afford-
military service members and their families ‘‘Menstrual hygiene products’’ which ap-
of these service lines (via amendment no. 12 ability and accessibility of menstrual hy-
pears on Page 62 of House Report 116–101 (ac- giene products by race, socioeconomic sta-
to H.R. 2500). companying Public Law 116–93, the ‘‘Consoli-
Sec. 1596 of the ‘‘William M. (Mac) Thorn- tus, age, and within institutions, including
dated Appropriations Act, 2020,’’ Division B). public schools, colleges, and universities,
berry National Defense Authorization Act
Related to my bill, the ‘‘Menstrual Equity which appears on House Reports 116–62 and
for Fiscal Year 2021’’, which permanently au-
for All Act’’ (H.R. 1882), this provision en- 116–450. Related to my bill, the ‘‘Menstrual
thorizes the National Guard Suicide Preven-
sures prisoners are provided menstrual hy- Equity for All Act’’ (H.R. 1882), this provi-
tion program (via amendment no. 202 to H.R.
giene products at no cost and at a quantity sion seeks to address the underlying issues of
6395). This program includes suicide preven-
the prisoner deems sufficient, directs the Di- period poverty.
tion and resilience programming for member
of the National Guard and Reserves and their rector of BOP to provide a guidance on the ‘‘Gender-Based Violence’’, which directs
families. I have worked to extend this pro- distribution and accessibility of these prod- the State Department and USAID to assess
gram over the last several years. ucts to all prisoners in BOP custody, and en- the implementation and delivery of humani-
Sec. 557 of the ‘‘William M. (Mac) Thorn- sures no visitor is prohibited from visiting tarian assistance to prevent, mitigate, and
berry National Defense Authorization Act an incarcerated Individuals due to the visi- address sexual and gender-based violence in
for Fiscal Year 2021’’, which adds an assess- tor’s usage of menstrual hygiene products. humanitarian crises. Related to my bill, the
ment of barriers to English language learn- ‘‘Mail Fishing’’, which appears on Page 106 ‘‘Safe from the Start Act’’ (H.R. 4092), this
ers into evaluation of barriers to minority of House Report 116–456 (accompanying the provision appears on Page 89 of Title VII, Di-
participation in the Armed Forces (via ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021)’’. vision K of the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations
amendment no. 200 to H.R. 6395). Related to my bill, the ‘‘Keep Mail Safe Act’’ Act, 2021’’.
7.56 billion in new discretionary funding (H.R. 3579), this provision ensures oversight Urged the support for reunification of Ko-
for the U.S. Census Bureau in order to fully of USPS’s efforts to retrofit mail collection rean Americans and their families in North
fund a fair and accurate 2020 Decennial Cen- boxes. Korea, which appears on House Reports 116–
sus. which appeared in H.R. 1158, ‘‘Consoli- ‘‘Safe transportation of waste and debris’’, 444 and 116–78. This provision is related to
dated Appropriations Act. 2020’’, Division B. which appears on Page 53 of House Report my bill, the ‘‘Divided Families Reunification
Public Law 116–93. This is S3.7 billion above 116–106 (accompanying Public Law 116–94, the Act’’ (H.R. 1771).
what was provided in Fiscal Year 2019. ‘‘Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, ‘‘Hygiene Products’’, which appears on
$270 million for the Nonprofit Security 2020’’). Related to my bill, the ‘‘Train Cov- Page 28 of House Report 116–447 (accom-
Grant Program. the federal initiative that erings for Community Safety Act’’, this pro- panying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations
provides houses of worship and nonprofit en- vision calls on FRA to ensure the safe trans- Act, 2021’’). Related to my bill, the ‘‘Men-
tities with funding to protect their prop- portation of waste and debris by rail. strual Hygiene Products in Federal Buildings
erties against threats and attacks, in com- Provision regarding recall reform, which Act’’ (H.R. 2403), this provision directs the
bined federal spending packages for Fiscal appears on Page 56 of House Report 116–456 Committee on House Administration to re-
Years 2020 and 2021, including a record break- (accompanying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria- port on the feasibility of making menstrual
ing $180 million for FY21 funding. tions Act, 2021’’). Related to my bill the products available at no cost in House office
$271 million for the Small Business Devel- ‘‘Total Recall Act’’ (H.R. 5097), this provision buildings.
opment Centers, a federal initiative that addresses low participation rates for prod- Directed the Department of Education to
helps small businesses grow and thrive, in ucts recalled by the Consumer Product Safe- report on higher education institutional sup-
combined federal spending packages for Fis- ty Commission. port and outreach for students who are par-
cal Years 2020 and 2021. In fact, in May 2019, ‘‘Women Entrepreneurs and Women-owned
ents, which appears on Page 273 of House Re-
I helped launched the SBDC at Queens Col- Businesses’’, which appears on Page 100 of
port 116–450 (accompanying the ‘‘Consoli-
lege after securing funding to establish the House Report 116–456 (accompanying the
dated Appropriations Act, 2021’’).
Center. ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act. 2021’’).
‘‘Gender-Neutral Facilities’’, which ap-
45.5 million for Women’s Business Centers Related to my bill the ‘‘Interagency Com-
pears on Page 28 of House Report 116–447 (ac-
in the combined federal spending packages mittee on Women’s Business Enterprise Act’’
companying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria-
for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021. (H.R. 4569), this provision calls on the SBA to
tions Act, 2021’’). This provision directs the
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$192 million for YouthBuild—a community- increase outreach and direct support to
Architect of the Capitol to incorporate gen-
based pre-apprenticeship program that pro- women entrepreneurs.
der-neutral bathrooms in future construc-
vides job training and educational opportu- ‘‘Menstrual Product Labeling’’, which ap-
tion and remodeling projects for House office
nities for at-risk youth—in the combined pears on Page 89 of House Report 116–446 (ac-
buildings—thus ensuring that the People’s
federal spending packages for Fiscal Years companying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria-
House is indeed, for all people.
2020 and 2021. tions Act, 2021’’). Related to my bill, the
As Co-Chair of the Congressional Hepatitis ‘‘Menstrual Products Right To Know Act’’ Furthermore, as the only Asian American
Caucus, I secured $78.5 million for the Divi- (H.R. 2268), this provision aims to make men- Appropriator in Congress. I
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E1224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2021
was also re-elected as the Appropriations during the 116th Congress, and will continue Sec. 1101 of the ‘‘Violence Against Women
Task Force Chair of the Congressional Asian to fight to secure passage of these measures Reauthorization Act of 2019’’, to ensure that
Pacific American Caucus, where I fight to en- into law in the 117th Congress: cultural competency training is included in
trauma screening trainings provided to cor-
sure our federal dollars prioritize the health, H.R. 615, the ‘‘Refugee Sanitation Facility rectional officers, and each BOP employee,
livelihood, food security, housing needs, edu- Safety Act of 2019’’, which would keep including instructors and health care profes-
cation, and civil liberties of Asian Americans women and girls safe in refugee camps. sionals (via H.Amdt. 135 or amendment no. 19
and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). For the most re- H.R. 1771, the ‘‘Divided Families Reunifica- to H.R. 1585).
cent Fiscal Year 2021 federal spending. I led tion Act’’, seeks to reunite Korean Ameri-
Sec. 2 of the ‘‘Climate Action Now Act’’, to
cans with their family in North Korea.
and coordinated Caucus appropriations re- H.R. 3949, the Safe Drinking Water in Play- recognize the fundamental priority of safe-
quests that resulted in securing nearly $160 grounds and Parks Act, which would create a guarding food security and ending hunger,
billion in federal funding for AAPI community new $5 million grant program to replace and the particular vulnerabilities of food
priorities. water fountains at public playgrounds and production systems to the adverse impacts of
parks, as Sec. 33106 of the ‘‘Moving Forward climate change (via H.Amdt. 181 or amend-
$124 million for racial and ethnic ap-
Act’’, (via amendment no. 47 to H.R. 2). ment no. 14 to H.R. 9).
proaches to community health. for the com-
bined spending packages for Fiscal Years Sec. 6011 of the ‘‘Moving Forward Act’’, Sec. 6 of the ‘‘United States Export Fi-
2020 and 2021. which would require covers on all rail cars to nance Agency Act of 2019’’, to include Asian
$532 million for Community Development protect communities near rails from debris American- and Native American Pacific Is-
Financial Institutions Fund in the combined and odors. This section stems from my bill lander-serving Institutions in recruitment
spending packages for Fiscal Years 2020 and the Train Coverings for Community Safety efforts to diversify the United States Export
2021. Act (submitted via amendment no. 198 to Finance Agency workforce (via H.Amdt. 674
$90 million for the Minority Business De- H.R. 2). or amendment no. 10 to H.R. 4863).
velopment Administration in combined fed- Sec.40011 of the ‘‘Moving Forward Act’’, Sec. 6 of the ‘‘United States Export Fi-
eral spending packages for Fiscal Years 2020 which would ensure safe public transpor- nance Agency Act of 2019’’, which would in-
and 2021 to support minority businesses tation for pregnant women (via amendment clude paid internships in recruitment efforts
around the country. no. 42 to H.R. 2). (via H.Amdt. 675 or amendment no. 11 to H.R.
Over $9.5 million for AANAPISIs in the Sec., 3005 of H.R. 2. the ‘‘Moving Forward 4863).
combined federal spending packages for Fis- Act’’, which would require the race and eth- Sec. 6 of the ‘‘United States Export Fi-
cal Years 2020 and 2021. nicity of officers who stop motor vehicles on nance Agency Act of 2019’’, to include com-
$1.2 million for the Asian Pacific American highways, as well as the race/ethnicity of the munity colleges in recruitment efforts to di-
Center at the Smithsonian in the combined driver (via amendment no. 45 to H.R. 2). versify the United States Export Finance
federal spending packages for Fiscal Years Sec. 60022 of the ‘‘Moving Forward Act’’, Agency (via H.Amdt. 676 or amendment no.
2020 and 2021. which would require a GAO study of housing 12 to H.R. 4863).
‘‘Incarcerated AAPI Data’’, which appears needs of populations at higher risk of home- Sec. 6 of the ‘‘United States Export Fi-
on Page 95 of House Report 116–455 (accom- lessness, and recommend policy and practice nance Agency Act of 2019’’, to amend 12 USC
panying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations changes by federal agencies to ensure hous- 635a(d) to add 2 additional advisory com-
Act, 2021’’). This provision directs the Bu- ing infrastructure needs of those populations mittee members—one who represent higher
reau of Justice Statistics to collect and re- are better met (via Jayapal, Meng amend- education of 4-year institutions and one who
port data on incarcerated AAPIs. ment no. 129 to H.R. 2). represent community colleges (via H.Amdt.
Directed the SBA to increase outreach and Sec. 2601 of the ‘‘Moving Forward Act’’, 677 or amendment no. 13 to H.R. 4863).
direct support to small businesses in under- which would require as part of the National
served communities, including the Asian Sec. 572 of the House-passed ‘‘National De-
Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
American community, and to increase en- training methods that would cater to the
gagement with minority serving institutions 2020’’, which would permit any member of
needs of diverse participants (via amend- the armed services who gives birth to be ex-
in its programming and grant making, per ment no. 43 to H.R. 2).
House Report 116–456 (accompanying the empt from deployment for 12 months after
Sec. 1801 of H.R. 1, the ‘‘For the People Act such birth unless they request deployment.
‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021’’). of 2019,’’ which would require that poll work-
Directed the Department of Education to Currently, only members who give birth
ers receive training that would enable them while on active duty are coverage lines (via
collect and report disaggregated AAPI data to provide access and delivery of services in
of student bullying per House Report 116–450 amendment no. 13 to H.R. 2500).
a culturally competent manner to all voters, Sec. 1245 of the House-passed ‘‘William M.
(accompanying the ‘‘Consolidated Appropria- including those with limited English pro-
tions Act, 2021’’). Improving data in this area (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author-
ficiency, diverse cultural ethnic back- ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021’’, which
will help combat increased rates of bullying grounds, disabilities, and regardless of gen-
of AAPI students, particularly light of would add into the sense of Congress on bur-
der, sexual orientation, or gender identity. den sharing by partners and allies a provi-
COVID–19-related increase in anti-Asian sen- These methods must ensure that each voter
timent. sion to engage South Korea and Japan in fair
will have access to poll worker services that and equitable negotiations regarding their
Supported the collaboration of the Na-
are delivered in a manner that meets the respective special measures agreements (via
tional Museum of American History, Smith-
unique needs of the voter (via amendment amendment no. 198 to H.R. 6395).
sonian Asian Pacific American Center, and
no. 42 to H.R. 1).
the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Edu- Sec. 724 of the House-passed ‘‘William M.
Sec. 114 and Sec. 112 of the ‘‘National Ap-
cation Project, which appears on Page 139 of (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author-
prenticeship Act of 2020’’, to include user-
House Report 116–448 (accompanying the ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021’’, which
friendly formats and languages that are eas-
‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021’’). would require all materials prepared by the
ily accessible in efforts to promote youth ap-
As a member of the Commerce, Justice, DOD for the general public relating to
prenticeships and greater diversity in na-
and Science Subcommittee, I am proud to COVID–19 be translated into other language
tional apprenticeship system; and, to include
(via amendment no. 724).
have led the charge in Congress against the FCC under the Ex Officio nonvoting
President Trump’s unconstitutional attack members section of the National Advisory I am also grateful that the Committee on
against our immigrant communities. I secured Committee on Apprenticeships (via amend- House Administration held a hearing on
an amendment in the House-passed Fiscal ment no. 149 to H.R. 8294). Wednesday, February 5, 2020 entitled ‘‘Over-
Sec. 1101 of the ‘‘Violence Against Women sight of the Smithsonian Institution: Opportuni-
Year 2020 CJS Appropriations Bill to prohibit Reauthorization Act of 2019’’, to ensure that
the citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial ties for Growth by Honoring Latino Americans
parenting classes are made available to pris-
Census. Furthermore, my bill ‘‘No Funds for oners with limited English proficiency (via and Asian Pacific Americans’’, which included
Apportionment Exclusion Act’’ (H.R. 7724) was H.Amdt. 133 or amendment no. 17 to H.R. my bill H.R. 4132—the ‘‘Commission to Study
included as an amendment in the House- 1585). the Potential Creation of National Museum of
passed Fiscal Year 2021 CJS spending pack- Sec. 1102 of the ‘‘Violence Against Women Asian Pacific American History and Culture
age, in order to stop President Trump’s at- Reauthorization Act of 2019’’, to direct the Act’’.
Director of BOP to develop tools to commu- Madam Speaker, there is no greater honor
tempt to exclude undocumented immigrants
nicate parenting program availability and
from being counted in congressional appor- than serving the constituents of New York’s
dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS
eligibility criteria to each BOP employee
tionment. and each pregnant inmate to ensure that Sixth Congressional District. As we look to the
Additionally, I am also proud to have se- each pregnant inmate understands the re- 117th Congress, I will continue to keep their
cured passage of the following legislation sources available to them (via H.Amdt. 134 or safety, health, and well-being at the heart of
through the U.S. House of Representatives amendment no. 18 to H.R. 1585). my work in Congress.
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