Congressional Record — Extensions of Remarks, E97 (February 3, 2021)
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Page E97 of the Extensions of Remarks in the Congressional Record for February 3, 2021, with statements in interleaved columns. Mr. Scalise honors the life of Congressman-elect Luke J. Letlow on behalf of colleagues. Ms. Jackson Lee, in a speech dated February 2, urges bipartisan support for the rule on H.R. 447 and H. Con. Res. 11 and says relief was left to languish for months, which is her view. Another statement thanks members of the Georgia National Guard deployed for the inauguration and refers to the deaths of at least six persons, including a Capitol Police officer, in the attack by an incited mob.
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February 3, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E97
HONORING THE LIFE OF CON- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION nearly nine months ago, only to languish on
GRESSMAN-ELECT LUKE J. OF H.R. 447, NATIONAL APPREN- the Republican Senate Majority Leader’s desk
LETLOW TICESHIP ACT OF 2021; PRO- while hundreds of thousands of our fellow
VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Americans succumbed to the virus and mil-
H. CON. RES. 11, CONCURRENT lions of others lost their livelihoods and busi-
HON. STEVE SCALISE RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET nesses, and everyone faced an uncertain fu-
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021; AND FOR ture.
OF LOUISIANA
OTHER PURPOSES It would send a powerful signal to the Amer-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican people if our colleagues across the aisle
SPEECH OF would join us in this effort because nothing
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE would better show them that elected rep-
Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF TEXAS resentatives can put partisanship aside and
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
put America first.
to honor the life of our friend and colleague,
And that bipartisan achievement would por-
Congressman-elect Luke J. Letlow. I know I Tuesday, February 2, 2021 tend success for similar initiatives in the area
speak for all of my colleagues in Congress Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- of infrastructure, energy, national and home-
and for my family and staff when I express ior member of the Committees on the Judici- land security, and criminal justice and immi-
how deeply saddened and heartbroken we ary, on Homeland Security, on the Budget, gration reform, all of which I am ready and
were to learn of the passing of Luke on De- and as the Member of Congress for a con- willing to reach across the aisle to find com-
cember 30, 2020. We lost him far too early, gressional district that has experienced the mon ground.
and our thoughts and prayers are with his worst of COVID–19 as a public health emer- So if our Republican colleagues are ame-
wife, Julia, and children, Jeremiah and Jac- gency and economic catastrophe, I rise in nable to reaching an agreement on a legisla-
queline. strong support of the rule governing debate on tive response that is commensurate to the
H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act of challenge facing Americans, nothing in the
Luke’s interest in public service began at a 2021, and H. Con. Res. 11, as well as the un- legislation before will preclude that from hap-
young age on a field trip to Washington, D.C. derlying legislation. pening.
As a fifth grader visiting Arlington Cemetery, The National Apprenticeship Act has the po- But have no doubt, if they refuse to be part
he was chosen to place the wreath on the tential to yield $10.6 billion in net benefits to of the solution, the unified and bicameral
tomb of the unknown soldier, and it was that U.S. taxpayers in the form of increased work- Democratic congressional majority, in coordi-
moment that stuck with him for years to come. ers productivity and decreased spending on nation with the new Democratic Administra-
Understanding the ultimate sacrifices made by public-assistance programs and unemploy- tion, will take the lead and act boldly to ad-
our men and women in uniform to protect the ment insurance and which bring America’s in- dress and overcome the present crisis.
vestments in apprenticeship more in line with I would urge my Republican colleagues to
freedoms we enjoy as Americans inspired
countries around the world. heed the words of Republican Governor of
Luke. It was this inspiration that motivated him Mr. Speaker, this legislation could not be West Virginia who said colorfully just a few
to fight for the principles that make America more timely because during a time of record days ago, ‘‘At this point in time in this nation,
great during his time as chairman of the Lou- unemployment, the National Apprenticeship we need to go big. We need to quit counting
isiana Tech College Republicans and the Lou- Act of 2021 creates an additional 1 million the egg-sucking legs on the cows and count
isiana Federation of College Republicans. His new apprenticeship opportunities and invests the cows and just move. And move forward
passion for service continued after college as more than $3.5 billion over 5 years in expand- and move right now.’’
he served on the staffs of Congressman John ing opportunities and access to Registered The same sentiment was expressed more
Cooksey and Governor Bobby Jindal. A short Apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and eloquently by Abraham Lincoln in 1862 when
time later, Luke returned to work in the office pre-apprenticeships. he memorably wrote:
I also strongly support H. Con. Res. 11 be- ‘‘The dogmas of the quiet past are inad-
of Congressman Ralph Abraham, where he
cause it reorders budgetary priorities to pro- equate to the stormy present. The occasion
served as Chief of Staff for six years. Known is piled high with difficulty, and we must
vide $1.9 trillion to allow Congress to take im-
as a servant’s servant, in 2020, Luke made mediate and decisive action to crush the virus rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so
the decision to launch a bid to replace his and vaccinate our people, build the economy we must think anew and act anew.’’
boss and represent the people of the Fifth back better, reopen schools, and provide Mr. Speaker, the bipartisan action we took
Congressional District of Louisiana. needed support and assistance to state and last December was a step in the right direction
After a successful campaign and election, local governments that have been asked to do but only a long-delayed down payment; we
Luke was looking forward to serving the peo- too much with too little for far too long. cannot afford any more delays, especially
Mr. Speaker, by an overwhelming margin since Republican stalling already caused a
ple of Louisiana in Congress, and we were ex-
(79 percent), the public wants and is demand- painful lapse in critical unemployment assist-
cited to welcome him into our delegation. He ing that we act to provide more economic re- ance last year, and additional unemployment
was ready to make an even greater impact on lief to address the damage caused by the co- assistance is set to expire in March.
our state and our nation. Luke’s favorite rona virus pandemic. That why this resolution, which creates a
phrases were ‘‘win the day’’ and ‘‘go, fight, Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of Repub- failsafe alternative to debating, voting, and
win,’’ which he was fully prepared to do when licans and Republican-leaning independents passing the American Rescue Act, is abso-
he was set to be sworn into the United States believe an additional relief package is nec- lutely crucial and the right thing to do, right
House of Representatives on January 3, 2021. essary, while more than nine in ten (92 per- now.
We are saddened that we could not share that cent) Democrats and Democratic leaners say The American Rescue Plan proposed by
day with Luke and his family. more coronavirus aid will be needed. President Biden takes a multiprong approach
Even the most conservative Republicans to tackling the public health and economic cri-
While I wish I was standing here welcoming favor more relief by a 56 percent–44 percent ses stemming from the COVID–19 pandemic.
him to Congress, I rise today to honor all that margin. To beat the virus and safely reopen schools,
Luke accomplished in his 41 years of life. He Nearly nine-in-ten of all adults (88 percent) the plan will mount a national vaccination pro-
will be remembered in this chamber, in Lou- in lower-income households say an additional gram that includes setting up community vac-
isiana, and across the nation for his servant’s package is necessary, while 81 percent of Re- cination sites nationwide and makes the in-
heart and the kindness he extended to all that publicans in lower-income households (81 per- vestments necessary to safely reopen schools.
had the chance to meet him. As Luke is look- cent) say additional aid is needed now. It will also take complementary measures to
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ing down at us from Heaven, I ask my col- Let me make clear at the outset, Mr. Speak- combat the virus, including scaling up testing
er, that nothing in this resolution precludes the and tracing, addressing shortages of personal
leagues to join me in recognizing and hon-
reaching of a bipartisan and bicameral agree- protective equipment and other critical sup-
oring his life and accomplishments. ment to pass and fund the President’s Amer- plies, investing in high-quality treatments, and
ica Rescue Plan, which in nearly all material addressing health care disparities.
respects mirrors the Heroes Act passed by the The American Rescue Plan delivers imme-
House Democratic majority on May 15, 2020, diate relief to working families bearing the
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E98 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 3, 2021
brunt of the crisis by providing $1,400 per per- I hope this is the first of many actions that KAMALA D. HARRIS as the 49th Vice President
son in direct cash assistance to households must be taken by the Congress, including pro- of the United States.
across America, bringing the total (including viding more resources and training to the Since 1636, the National Guard has consist-
the $600 down payment enacted in Decem- United States Capitol Police, to increase the ently served the American people in much-
ber) to $2,000. security and protect the sanctity of this sacred needed roles that range from homeland de-
Additionally, the plan will also provide direct institution that has stood as a beacon of free- fense, overseas combat, humanitarian aid,
housing and nutrition assistance to families dom and hope to people the world over for and defense support for civil authorities.
struggling to get by, expand access to safe more than two centuries. As all of us are aware, sustained military
and reliable child care and affordable health I strongly support this legislation and urge operations worldwide, coupled with declining
care, extend and expand unemployment insur- all Members to join me in voting for its pas- numbers of active-duty personnel, have re-
ance so American workers can pay their bills, sage. quired the Department of Defense to rely more
and give families with children as well as f
and more on the use of the Georgia National
childless workers a boost through enhanced Guard. Following the violent and deadly at-
tax credits. HOUSE RESOLUTION CALLING FOR tempted coup at the United States Capitol on
Mr. Speaker, the American Rescue Plan THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE January 6, 2021, 2,284 members from the 1st
provides much needed support for commu- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VIRAL and 2nd Battalions of the 121st Infantry Regi-
nities struggling with the economic fallout, in- DISEASES ment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of
cluding hard-hit small businesses, especially the Georgia National Guard, and the 116th
those owned by entrepreneurs from racial and HON. MARCY KAPTUR and 165th Security Forces Squadrons of the
ethnic backgrounds that have experienced OF OHIO
Georgia Air National Guard selflessly arrived
systemic discrimination. in Washington, D.C. in the midst of the
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Last, the plan also provides crucial re- COVID–19 pandemic—risking their health and
sources to protect the jobs of first responders, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 safety in multiple ways to do their duty. Their
frontline public health workers, teachers, tran- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today mission was to aid and support the United
sit workers, and other essential workers that to introduce a House Resolution calling for the States Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police
all Americans depend on. establishment of a new unit of the National In- Department of the District of Columbia, the
The 2021 budget resolution is not a com- stitutes of Health (NIH), to be known as The United States Secret Service, the United
prehensive fiscal blueprint for the next 10 National Institute of Viral Diseases, to increase States Park Police, and other Federal law en-
years; it is designed solely to provide the op- federal research in the field of viral diseases. forcement agencies as they worked to keep
tion of using reconciliation to deliver critical re- As viral diseases are unique to infectious dis- our nation’s capital secure after its occupation
lief and achieve the goals of the American eases, we must strengthen our scientific un- by domestic terrorists.
Rescue Plan. derstanding and the government’s role in dis- In keeping with the National Guard’s motto
As such, the total spending and revenue of ‘‘Always Ready, Always There,’’ these cit-
covering viral diseases causes, prevention and
levels in the resolution simply reflect current- izen-soldiers from Georgia were committed
treatments.
law projections adjusted for the estimated and ready on a moment’s (short) notice to pro-
I am introducing this resolution to build upon
costs of the American Rescue Plan. tect the U.S Capitol and ensure that there was
Once the American Rescue Plan becomes our federal governments’ investment in sci-
entific research and to consider expanding the a peaceful transfer of power on January 20 in
law, Congress will begin its work on a forward- response to their deployment orders. Thanks
looking, comprehensive budget resolution for scope of NIH’s excellent work. Through my
Appropriations Committee work across various to these brave men and women from Georgia,
2022 that will provide urgently needed eco- there were no incidents of violence that threat-
nomic support and address longstanding defi- subcommittees, I have become increasingly
concerned that federal funding in the field of ened the inaugural ceremonies. There is no
cits in our communities and underlying inequi- doubt in my mind that their service prevented
ties in our society, which have been so starkly biomedical sciences in particular, has lagged
behind the clinical work of NIH and the phys- further loss of life and threats against our de-
revealed and exacerbated by COVID–19. mocracy. At one of our darkest times, the
Mr. Speaker, the Rule provides for the ical sciences of the National Science Founda-
tion. Research methodology takes a unique Georgia National Guard was there to protect
adoption of H. Res. 73, which authorizes and
approach, and as our nation continues to America—from all enemies foreign or domes-
directs the Sergeant-at-Arms to fine Members,
Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner for grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, there tic.
is a need for more investment in biomedical Madam Speaker, I am very proud of the
failure to complete security screening for en-
research related to viral diseases. Georgia National Guard. Because of their
trance to the House Chamber.
The Sergeant-at-Arms is authorized and di- The benefits of federal funding for bio- service, the will of the People was honored,
rected to impose a $5,000 fine against a medical sciences can be seen beyond just the and the institutions of our government remain
Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commis- patients whose lives are saved. In 2012, Dr. intact. I ask my colleagues in the House of
sioner for the first offense of failing to com- Francis Collins the Director of the NIH cited Representatives to join me and the people of
plete security screening for entrance to the data that shows for every $1 of NIH health re- Georgia, in extending our sincerest apprecia-
House Chamber. search funding, it returns $2.21 in goods and tion, pride, and utmost gratitude to the Geor-
The fine for this major breach of security services in a single year. Additionally, accord- gia National Guard, the Adjutant General of
shall be doubled to $10,000 for any subse- ing to analysis by Families USA, every NIH Georgia Thomas Carden, and his staff, for
quent offense and is to be paid from the per- grant generates an average of seven high- their outstanding work, morale, and dedication
sonal funds of the Member, Delegate, or Resi- quality jobs. Investing in science pushes the to duty during the inauguration.
dent Commission involved; neither the Mem- boundaries of taxpayer dollars and delivers f
ber Representational Allowance (MRA) or positive outcomes for consumers. HONORING MAGGIE SMITH
campaign funds may be used to satisfy any f
fine levied for entering the House Chamber
without undergoing security screening. COMMENDING THE MEMBERS OF HON. VAN TAYLOR
OF TEXAS
This is a common-sense measure to provide THE GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
for the physical safety and security of Mem-
bers and staff, made all the more necessary HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Wednesday, February 3, 2021
by the horrific events of January 6, 2021, OF GEORGIA Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise
when the 45th President of the United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize Margaret Smith, on her twenty-
incited an insurrection against the United four years of service as an employee of the
States by exhorting his mob of loyalists, many Wednesday, February 3, 2021 United States Congress.
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of whom were armed and wearing Kevlar Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it A native Texan, Maggie received her Bach-
vests, to storm the U.S. Capitol and lay siege is my honor and privilege to extend my heart- elor of Arts in History from the University of
to this Citadel of Democracy, and in the proc- felt thanks to the members of the Georgia Na- North Texas. Following graduation, she began
ess cause the deaths of at least six persons, tional Guard who were deployed to the District her career with then-United States Senator,
one of whom was a uniformed officer to the of Columbia and the National Capitol Region Phil Gramm, where she dutifully served as the
United States Capitol Police, who was bludg- for the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as State Administrator assisting in the manage-
eoned to death by the incited mob. the 46th President of the United States and ment of seven regional offices across the
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