Reckless Swamp Fuels Fraud (Cong. Rec., March 3, 2021)
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These Congressional Record, House, pages for March 3, 2021 carry one-minute speeches by Members. Under the heading Reckless Swamp Fuels Fraud, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina quotes editorialist Jerry Bellune of the Lexington County Chronicle and says those who created the CARES Act set the country up for up to $100 billion in fraud; the Labor Department inspector general estimates $63 billion in tax dollars were stolen. Mrs. Wagner and Mr. Gimenez speak against H.R. 1, and Ms. Jacobs of California speaks for it. Ms. Spanberger honors Captain Donald Lambert, Jr., of the Henrico Police Department, and Mr. Schneider speaks for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
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H1020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 3, 2021
Throughout Mrs. West’s long, pros- Every citizen should be confident H.R. 1, the so-called For the People
perous life, she inspired countless indi- that every legal vote counts. Congress Act, weaponizes the FEC into a par-
viduals. has a duty to deliver election reform tisan commission and throws out com-
I am so thankful for her many con- that honors the will of the people and monsense voter I.D. laws, just to name
tributions to Georgia’s First District, the Constitution. a few. As one of the only Members of
and I know her legacy will continue for We need meaningful, bipartisan elec- Congress who has actually had to im-
years to come. tion reform, and I urge my colleagues plement election protocols, I speak on
My thoughts and prayers are with to oppose H.R. 1. authority when it comes to our elec-
her family, friends, and all who knew f tions. This bill is a travesty for all
her during this most difficult time. Americans.
f HONORING THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN
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DONALD LAMBERT, JR.
CONSTRUCTIVELY CHANGING THE REBUILDING OUR CREDIBILITY ON
(Ms. SPANBERGER asked and was
CULTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT THE WORLD STAGE
given permission to address the House
(Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Ms. JACOBS of California asked and
given permission to address the House her remarks.) was given permission to address the
for 1 minute and to revise and extend Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I House for 1 minute.)
his remarks.) stand here to honor the life of Captain Ms. JACOBS of California. Mr.
Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Donald Lambert, Jr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R.
today in support of the George Floyd Last weekend, the Henrico County 1, the For the People Act.
Justice in Policing Act, to help con- Police Department lost one of its own. Mr. Speaker, I was in this very
structively change the culture of law Captain Lambert served in the Chamber on January 6 when our de-
enforcement and strengthen the trust Henrico Police Department for nearly mocracy was attacked.
between police and the communities 34 years, and his fellow officers remem- In the days following, I received texts
they serve. and calls from friends and former col-
ber him as a true friend, mentor, and
Last summer, communities across leagues around the world, who were
leader.
the Nation convulsed with raw emotion working on improving democracy in
I had the privilege of getting to know
after George Floyd was brutally mur- places like Burma and Hungary, who
dered by a police officer. Captain Lambert through his work as
were devastated about what they were
His death may have been the spark, the head of the Henrico Special Oper-
seeing and how it would impact their
but the true force motivating these ations Group. Captain Lambert’s secu-
ability to make progress around the
protests was the systemic racism that rity expertise helped keep me, as well
world.
harms Black Americans every day. as my predecessors, Congressmen Brat Passing H.R. 1, rebuilding trust in
Last June, one month after his death, and Cantor, and our staffs, out of our democracy, is imperative for our
this House passed the George Floyd harm’s way, and I am forever grateful national security.
Justice in Policing Act, only to see it for his dedication to his work. Since January 6, countries have ques-
stall in the Senate. Captain Lambert was a pillar of our tioned whether they need to listen to
We will vote again on the bill this central Virginia community. He was a America’s calls to defend human rights
week. dedicated member of the Henrico Po- or abide by the results of free and fair
George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, lice Department, but he will be remem- elections.
Ahmaud Arbery, these people and bered as a gifted musician, a beloved Our allies and partners have ques-
countless others should still be alive Sunday school teacher, and a man who tioned if they should continue fol-
today. demonstrated true compassion for oth- lowing our lead when it seems like
We can’t bring them and the others ers. other countries’ autocratic systems are
back, but we can honor their memory Captain Lambert’s decades of selfless more capable of addressing crises.
and, in so doing, strengthen our com- service to the community of Henrico We need to rebuild our credibility on
munities and our Nation. I urge my and the Commonwealth of Virginia will the world stage.
colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. never be forgotten. Countries needn’t be defined by their
f Our hearts are with his family, darkest days, but rather by how they
WE NEED MEANINGFUL, friends, and fellow men and women of overcome them.
the Henrico County Police Department The world was watching on January
BIPARTISAN ELECTION REFORM
as they honor his life. 6, and it is watching again today.
(Mrs. WAGNER asked and was given I urge my colleagues to support H.R.
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permission to address the House for 1 1.
minute and to revise and extend her re- A TRAVESTY FOR AMERICANS f
marks.) (Mr. GIMENEZ asked and was given
Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in RECKLESS SWAMP FUELS FRAUD
permission to address the House for 1
strong opposition to H.R. 1. minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina
Free, fair, and transparent elections marks.) asked and was given permission to ad-
are the cornerstone of our democracy. Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in dress the House for 1 minute and to re-
Americans must be able to trust in the opposition to H.R. 1. vise and extend his remarks.)
integrity of our election processes. Americans love election season. They Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr.
This bill, however, federalizes elec- Speaker, in an era of fake news, it is
absolutely love the endless political
tions and takes control of elections refreshing to find editorialist Jerry
ads, having their phones blown up by
from State and local governments. Bellune, editor of the Lexington Coun-
It will grant the Federal Government political calls and texts, and having
their email inboxes littered with solici- ty Chronicle, expose the tragic fraud
unprecedented power over voting proc- being perpetrated on taxpayers:
esses and pave the way for rampant tations from want-to-be politicians. My
phone keeps ringing off the hook from The Washington Swamp set up criminals
fraud, abuse, and litigation. to steal billions of dollars through fraud.
This legislation nullifies voter I.D. all of my constituents just pleading for In attempts to shovel money to the rest of
laws, allows convicted felons to vote, Congress to use their dollars to fund us, Congress has created an opportunity for
legalizes ballot harvesting, and ex- more campaign ads. criminal fraud.
pands mail-in voting. This is the fantasy world that gov- Their real victims are us, the American
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It even allows, for the first time ever, ernment bureaucrats and career politi- taxpayers, and our great-grandchildren who
taxpayer funding of Federal cam- cians who want a Federal takeover of will be paying for this folly for generations
our elections live in. They want to to come.
paigns, with a 6-to-1 government, tax- The reality is that those who created the
payer-funded match in most cases. take Americans’ money and give it to CARES Act set us up for up to $100 billion in
H.R. 1 is a cynical and partisan meas- campaigns at a 6-to-1 ratio, effectively fraud. The Labor Department inspector gen-
ure that will erode faith in our democ- forcing you to finance political cam- eral estimates $63 billion in tax dollars were
racy and not restore it. paigns you don’t support. stolen.
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March 3, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1021
As the Chronicle Tech Talk columnist This backward agenda is sacrificing To honor this patriot, those who
Katie Ritchie has warned, scammers wooed the energy independence achievements knew him will continue to carry on his
victims to convince them to give personal made by President Trump and Repub- legacy of kindness, compassion, and
information. service to others. I join his law enforce-
licans these past 4 years. Sadly, the
In conclusion, God bless our troops, Biden Democrat Party energy policy is ment colleagues in mourning his pass-
and we will never forget September the putting America last. ing and extend my deepest condolences
11th in the global war on terrorism. f to his family.
Our sympathy to the family of Cham- f
ber of Commerce President Bill STOP TREATING MENTAL ILLNESS
Mooneyhan. LIKE A CRIME DARK MONEY INTERESTS
SQUEALING LOUDLY
f (Ms. PORTER asked and was given
permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. CARTWRIGHT asked and was
NEED FOR RENTAL RELIEF given permission to address the House
minute and to revise and extend her re-
(Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of marks.) for 1 minute.)
New York asked and was given permis- Ms. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, equality Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, this
sion to address the House for 1 minute.) and justice are core values of this week we will be passing H.R. 1, the For
Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New country, yet for Americans with men- the People Act, and the dark money in-
York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on be- tal illness, the risk of being killed terests are squealing loudly about it
half of New York’s renters and the far- when approached by law enforcement is right now.
too-many families who are struggling H.R. 1, the For the People Act, re-
16 times higher. An estimated one in
as a result of the coronavirus pan- quires exposure of the identities of the
four fatal police encounters ends the
demic. people and companies that are the dark
life of an individual with mental ill- money that contribute hundreds of
Hardworking New Yorkers who have ness.
lost their jobs and closed their busi- millions of dollars toward American
We are not fulfilling the promise of elections, including Federal elections,
nesses, through no fault of their own, equality and justice for Americans
now are struggling, too, to pay their in this country—people and companies
with mental illnesses and disabilities. that don’t have to reveal who they are,
rent. That is why I introduced the Mental
The American Rescue Plan would what they are about, what profits they
Health Justice Act, which would create are trying to maximize, or even if they
provide more than $20 billion in total specialized mental health first re-
for emergency rental and utility assist- are from the United States of America.
sponder units. If someone is experi- They don’t have to reveal any of that.
ance. This is in addition to the $25 bil- encing a mental health crisis, they are H.R. 1, the For the People Act, is to
lion provided in the December package. better served by a trained mental restore democracy to this country, to
The House took bold action last week health professional, not a police offi- restore pure democracy so that we
by passing the American Rescue Plan, cer. know who is paying for these elections.
and I call on the Senate to pass it im- Mental illness is not a crime, and we The dark money interests are squeal-
mediately and get it to the President’s have to stop treating it like one. Get- ing about it. They are squealing like
desk. ting the right help to individuals with stuck pigs. Let’s pass H.R. 1.
This is the lifeline our families and mental illnesses prevents them from f
businesses so desperately need. Hope getting tangled up in a system that
and health are on the way. isn’t built to serve their needs. REMEMBERING PEGGY SADLER
f The Mental Health Justice Act (Mr. GARCÍA of California asked and
b 0915 makes our communities healthier and was given permission to address the
safer, more equal, and more just. House for 1 minute.)
SACRIFICING ENERGY Mr. GARCÍA of California. Mr.
f
INDEPENDENCE Speaker, I rise today to honor the life
(Mr. HAGEDORN asked and was HONORING THE LIFE OF NICK and legacy of my dear friend, Peggy
given permission to address the House WINUM Sadler, who is now with the Lord.
for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Mr. CLINE asked and was given per- Peggy and her husband, David, met
his remarks.) mission to address the House for 1 while attending the University of Cali-
Mr. HAGEDORN. Mr. Speaker, just minute and to revise and extend his re- fornia-Santa Barbara. In the mid-1960s,
weeks into this administration, and marks.) they moved to the beautiful Simi Val-
after endless promises of unity, the Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ley. David passed away last year as
President has issued over 40 radical ex- to honor the life of Stanley Police Offi- well, so they are now reunited in Heav-
ecutive orders, ranging from rejoining cer Nick Winum, who was tragically en.
Peggy was the mother of two chil-
a failed climate pact to taking steps to killed in the line of duty this weekend.
dren, Robert and Leslie. She was a tire-
dismantle the Nation’s border security. Originally a successful tomato farm-
less public servant for over 40 years,
Governing via executive order, the er on the Eastern Shore, Officer Winum
supporting local public leaders and vol-
administration has unilaterally followed his calling to serve others and
unteering throughout the community.
launched a coordinated assault on joined the Virginia State Police. After Peggy spent her retirement helping
American energy and a war on agri- working for more than a decade as a raise her grandchildren and great-
culture. State trooper, Officer Winum grandchildren, serving as a docent at
By revoking the Keystone XL pipe- transitioned into the Stanley Police the Ronald Reagan Presidential Li-
line project, the administration sent Department in 2016, where he served brary and Museum, and serving her
more than 10,000 skilled workers to the until his passing. community as a volunteer at her local
unemployment line, disrupted our For the last 15 years of his life, he church.
safest and most efficient form of en- put the well-being of his neighbors I am grateful for the friendship that
ergy transportation, and increased the above his own, and our community is Peggy and I shared. The city of Simi
cost of transporting grain for farmers forever grateful for the sacrifice he Valley is a better place because of
and agribusinesses. made while keeping our streets safe. Peggy Sadler. May we all pray for her
The President also issued extremist Officer Winum is survived by the love family, and may God bless Ms. Peggy
moratoriums on new oil and gas leas- of his life, his wife, Cara; his children, Sadler.
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ing and drilling on Federal lands, Jedediah, Aubrey, Jackson, and Nicki; f
which only serves to increase American his granddaughter, Willa; as well as his
reliance on foreign energy, eliminate parents, siblings, and 24 nieces and MAKING OUR DEMOCRACY MORE
good-paying jobs, further stifle eco- nephews. ACCESSIBLE
nomic growth, and drive up the cost of He is remembered as a man of honor (Mr. ALLRED asked and was given
fuel and electricity for every Amer- and principle who loved the Lord, his permission to address the House for 1
ican. family, and his country. minute.)
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