Congressional Record, House — March 18, 2021, H1505

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This is H1505 of the Congressional Record, House, March 18, 2021, with interleaved columns of one-minute statements. One statement honors a longtime political reporter in east Tennessee who has died, and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania recognizes March as National Red Cross Month, saying someone in the United States needs blood every 2 seconds. Mr. Higgins of New York speaks about federally qualified health centers in western New York. Another speaker, whose name is not printed in the text read, questions whether a Member who cannot get a security clearance should sit on the House Intelligence Committee, with the views attributed to the speakers.

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March 18, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1505
focused his career on delivering unbi- store confidence in the Intel Commit- NATIONAL RED CROSS MONTH
ased political reporting, and his con- tee’s ability to safeguard our Nation’s (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania
tributions will leave a long-lasting im- secrets. asked and was given permission to ad-
pression on all of us in east Tennessee. Now, I do not take this action lightly dress the House for 1 minute and to re-
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to celebrate or for political reasons. Frankly, I am vise and extend his remarks.)
Frank’s life and recognize his dedica- surprised that it had to come to this. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania.
tion to our community on the House The Speaker and I received the same Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize
floor. classified briefing from the FBI. The March as National Red Cross Month.
Rest in peace, my good friend. details were deeply disturbing. Yet, so While Red Cross Month has been cele-
f far, the allegations, which have not brated since 1943, the Red Cross itself
been denied, have gone unaddressed. has been making an impact on commu-
FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH
As the House considers this question, nity health since 1881.
CENTERS
I hope all Members will reflect on the In 1889, Clara Barton led one of the
(Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and purpose and responsibilities of the se- first mobilizations to a national dis-
was given permission to address the lect panel. I want all Members to ask aster following the Johnstown Flood.
House for 1 minute.) this one question: This site is in the process of being pre-
Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Should a Member who can’t get a se- served today and is known as the Clara
Speaker, federally qualified health cen- curity clearance in the private sector Barton House.
ters are located in neighborhoods, con- sit on the House Intelligence Com- Perhaps the organization’s best-
necting to people where they live and mittee? known program, the American Red
where families today are struggling. Think about that for one moment. Cross, established the first nationwide
Health centers in my western New Should a Member who cannot get a civilian blood donation program in the
York community—Neighborhood security clearance in the private sector 1940s.
Health Center, Community Health Cen- sit on the House Intelligence Com- According to the organization, some-
ter of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Jeri- mittee? one in the United States needs blood
cho Road Health Center, and Evergreen The American people deserve to every 2 seconds. Less than 38 percent of
Health Services—are on the front lines know that their government is not vul- the U.S. population is eligible to give
in the fight against COVID–19 and the nerable. blood, and only 3 percent of those indi-
ongoing battle to end health dispari- Mr. Speaker, by adopting my resolu- viduals donate annually. The critical
ties. tion, we will show that we have our pri- need for blood and the lifesaving poten-
This week, I met with several of orities straight. I urge my colleagues tial that comes with a donation cannot
these health centers, hearing firsthand to support it. be overstated.
about the role that telehealth, primary The American Red Cross has always
care, outreach, education have in pro- f been a leader in this effort, and, today,
viding better health outcomes. they still provide more than 40 percent
Today, I am pleased to announce over of the blood products in the United
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
$3.5 million in resources to help Fed- States.
eral health centers in western New (Ms. SCANLON asked and was given Mr. Speaker, I would like to encour-
York continue to battle the pandemic permission to address the House for 1 age all healthy Americans to donate
and protect our neighborhoods. This minute.) blood and plasma. In the wake of the
funding, provided through the Amer- Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, this pandemic, it is needed now more than
ican Rescue Plan, will help support the week, I was so proud to welcome Presi- ever.
health center workforce and deliver dent Joe Biden to our district to see
f
testing, treatment, and vaccines to firsthand the impact the American
help our communities and keep them Rescue Plan will have on our commu- IMMIGRATION REFORM
safe. nity and small businesses in Delaware (Ms. PLASKETT asked and was given
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. County, Pennsylvania, and to see the permission to address the House for 1
AGUILAR). Members are reminded to ob- enthusiasm with which his visit was minute and to revise and extend her re-
serve decorum when speaking before welcomed. marks.)
the House. Together, we visited Smith Flooring, Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, this
f a successful, minority-owned small week, House Democrats are building on
business in Chester that provides good the progress made under the Biden-
INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE union jobs and is an economic driver in Harris administration to reverse the
RESOLUTION an area that has struggled. The Presi- Trump damage and reform our failing
(Mr. MCCARTHY asked and was dent and I spoke with founders Kristin system by passing two historic and im-
given permission to address the House and James Smith about how the portant bills:
for 1 minute and to revise and extend COVID pandemic has impacted their H.R. 6, the American Dream and
his remarks.) business. The struggling economy has Promise Act to protect Dreamers, TPS,
Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I have meant leaner times, but they are try- and DED recipients; and the Farm
grave concerns about the current com- ing to do right by their employees Workforce Modernization Act to up-
position of the Intelligence Committee. until things get moving again. hold the dignity of workers who feed
The Intel Committee handles our Na- The American Rescue Plan has over America.
tion’s highest secrets. It has access to $50 billion in aid for small businesses, Americans want solutions on immi-
information that most Members do not including over $7 billion for the Pay- gration. Voters overwhelmingly sup-
see. And unlike standing committees, check Protection Program. These funds port a path to citizenship, reforms to
Members of the majority are appointed will help small businesses, like Smith our legal immigration system, smart
by the Speaker only. Flooring, keep up their payroll, protect management of our borders. Just like
That is why Members who are ap- jobs, and keep going until the economy with the American Rescue Plan, there
pointed to this important committee is fully open again. is strong bipartisan support for immi-
must possess the highest level of credi- I wanted President Biden to see up gration reform across the country, just
bility and character, and it is why no close one of the Delco businesses that not within this body.
Member should be compromised in any is the backbone of our economy. Thank For too long, we have kept our arms

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way. you to Smith Flooring for talking with closed to people who, under similar cir-
Unfortunately, information that I President Biden and me. And equally cumstances 100 years ago, 30 years ago,
have seen and that others have seen important, I wanted to thank Congress would have been given a path to citi-
suggests that not all Members meet and President Biden for bringing re- zenship. But now the doors are closed.
this high standard. So earlier this newed help and hope to our community Mr. Speaker, 55,000 Haitians came to
week, I introduced a resolution to re- with the American Rescue Plan. this country after the earthquakes.

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