Congressional Record, Senate, April 14, 2021 — Rules and Administration Committee Activities Report

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This is S1932 of the Congressional Record, Senate, April 14, 2021, with interleaved columns. A Senator, whose name is not printed in the text read, pays tribute to Alvin Sykes and mourns his passing, and Mr. Durbin asks unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business. The page prints the Rules and Administration Committee Activities Report, including the rules governing the committee's jurisdiction over Senate office buildings, congressional organization, corrupt practices, credentials and qualifications of Members, and Federal elections, and provisions for closing meetings.

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S1932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 14, 2021
Personally, I learned from Alvin wise on matters within their respective ju- closed session to discuss only whether the
Sykes. I admire Alvin Sykes. I mourn risdictions: matters enumerated in subparagraphs (a)
his passing. I pay tribute to him today through (f) would require the meeting to be
* * * * *
closed followed immediately by a recorded
and thank God that he created Alvin (n)(1) Committee on Rules and Administra-
vote in open session by a majority of the
Sykes. tion, to which committee shall be referred
Members of the committee when it is deter-
I suggest the absence of a quorum. all proposed legislation, messages, petitions,
mined that the matters to be discussed or
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The memorials, and other matters relating to the
the testimony to be taken at such meeting
following subjects:
clerk will call the roll. 1. Administration of the Senate Office or meetings:
The bill clerk proceeded to call the (a) will disclose matters necessary to be
Buildings and the Senate wing of the Cap-
roll. kept secret in the interests of national de-
itol, including the assignment of office
fense or the confidential conduct of the for-
Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask space.
eign relations of the United States;
unanimous consent that the order for 2. Congressional organization relative to (b) will relate solely to matters of the com-
the quorum call be rescinded. rules and procedures, and Senate rules and mittee staff personnel or internal staff man-
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without regulations, including floor and gallery agement or procedure;
rules. (c) will tend to charge an individual with
objection, it is so ordered.
3. Corrupt practices. crime or misconduct, to disgrace or injure
f 4. Credentials and qualifications of Mem- the professional standing of an individual, or
bers of the Senate, contested elections, and otherwise to expose an individual to public
MORNING BUSINESS acceptance of incompatible offices. contempt or obloquy, or will represent a
Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask 5. Federal elections generally, including clearly unwarranted invasion of the privacy
unanimous consent that the Senate be the election of the President, Vice President, of an individual;
in a period of morning business, with and Members of the Congress. (d) will disclose the identity of any in-
6. Government Publishing Office, and the former or law enforcement agent or will dis-
Senators permitted to speak therein
printing and correction of the Congressional close any information relating to the inves-
for up to 10 minutes each. Record, as well as those matters provided for
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tigation or prosecution of a criminal offense
under rule XI. that is required to be kept secret in the in-
objection, it is so ordered. 7. Meeting of the Congress and attendance terests of effective law enforcement;
f of Members. (e) will disclose information relating to the
8. Payment of money out of the contingent trade secrets or financial or commercial in-
SENATE COMMITTEE ON RULES fund of the Senate or creating a charge upon formation pertaining specifically to a given
AND ADMINISTRATION LEGISLA- the same (except that any resolution relat- person if:
TIVE ACTIVITIES REPORT ing to substantive matter within the juris- (1) an Act of Congress requires the infor-
diction of any other standing committee of mation to be kept confidential by Govern-
Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I the Senate shall be first referred to such ment officers and employees; or
ask unanimous consent for the legisla- committee). (2) the information has been obtained by
tive activities report of the Committee 9. Presidential succession. the Government on a confidential basis,
on Rules and Administration during 10. Purchase of books and manuscripts and other than through an application by such
the 116th Congress be printed in the erection of monuments to the memory of in- person for a specific Government financial or
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. dividuals. other benefit, and is required to be kept se-
11. Senate Library and statuary, art, and cret in order to prevent undue injury to the
There being no objection, the mate- pictures in the Capitol and Senate Office
rial was ordered to be printed in the competitive position of such person; or
Buildings. (f) may divulge matters required to be kept
RECORD, as follows: 12. Services to the Senate, including the confidential under the provisions of law or
REVIEW OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DURING THE Senate restaurant. Government regulations. (Paragraph 5(b) of
116TH CONGRESS 13. United States Capitol and congressional rule XXVI of the Standing Rules.)
FOREWORD office buildings, the Library of Congress, the Rule 3. Written notices of committee meet-
Smithsonian Institution (and the incorpora- ings will normally be sent by the commit-
tion of similar institutions), and the Botanic tee’s staff director to all Members of the
This report reviewing the legislative activ- Gardens. committee at least a week in advance. In ad-
ity during the 116th Congress of the Com- (2) Such committee shall also— dition, the committee staff will telephone or
mittee on Rules and Administration is sub- (A) make a continuing study of the organi- e-mail reminders of committee meetings to
mitted pursuant to paragraph 8(b) of Rule zation and operation of the Congress of the all Members of the committee or to the ap-
XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate. United States and shall recommend improve- propriate assistants in their offices.
Paragraph 8 provides that standing commit- ments in such organization and operation Rule 4. A copy of the committee’s intended
tees of the Senate shall review and study, on with a view toward strengthening the Con- agenda enumerating separate items of legis-
a continuing basis, the application, adminis- gress, simplifying its operations, improving lative business and committee business will
tration, and execution of those laws, or parts its relationships with other branches of the normally be sent to all Members of the com-
thereof, the subject matter of which is with- United States Government, and enabling it mittee and released to the public at least 1
in their jurisdiction, and submit to the Sen- better to meet its responsibilities under the day in advance of all meetings. This does not
ate, not later than March 31 of each odd- Constitution of the United States; and preclude any Member of the committee from
numbered year, a report detailing the activi- (B) identify any court proceeding or action discussing appropriate non-agenda topics.
ties of that committee for the preceding which, in the opinion of the Committee, is of Rule 5. After the Chairman and the Rank-
Congress. The text of paragraph 8(b) of rule vital interest to the Congress as a constitu- ing Minority Member, speaking order shall
XXVI is as follows: tionally established institution of the Fed- be based on order of arrival, alternating be-
8.(b) In each odd-numbered year, each such eral Government and call such proceeding or tween Majority and Minority Members, un-
committee shall submit, not later than action to the attention of the Senate. less otherwise directed by the Chairman.
March 31, to the Senate, a report on the ac- Rule 6. Any witness who is to appear before
tivities of that committee under this para-
* * * * * the committee in any hearing shall file with
graph during the Congress ending at noon on RULES OF PROCEDURE the clerk of the committee at least 3 busi-
January 3 of such year. MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE ness days before the date of his or her ap-
AMY KLOBUCHAR, Chairwoman. Rule 1. The regular meeting dates of the pearance, a written statement of his or her
JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Committee shall be the second and fourth proposed testimony and an executive sum-
AND ADMINISTRATION Wednesdays of each month, at 10:00 a.m., in mary thereof, in such form as the chairman
Room 301, Russell Senate Office Building. may direct, unless the Chairman and the
The jurisdiction of the Committee on
Additional meetings of the Committee may Ranking Minority Member waive such re-
Rules and Administration is set forth in
be called by the Chairman as he may deem quirement for good cause.
paragraph 1(n)(1) of rule XXV of the Stand- Rule 7. In general, testimony will be re-
ing Rules of the Senate. The following are necessary or pursuant to the provision of
paragraph 3 of rule XXVI of the Standing stricted to 5 minutes for each witness. The

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excerpts from that paragraph. time may be extended by the Chairman,
Rules of the Senate.
RULE XXV upon the Chair’s own direction or at the re-
Rule 2. Meetings of the committee, includ-
STANDING COMMITTEES ing meetings to conduct hearings, shall be quest of a Member. Each round of questions
1. The following standing committees shall open to the public, except that a meeting or by Members will also be limited to 5 min-
be appointed at the commencement of each series of meetings by the committee on the utes.
Congress, and shall continue and have the same subject for a period of no more than 14 QUORUMS
power to act until their successors are ap- calendar days may be closed to the public on Rule 8. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(1) of
pointed, with leave to report by bill or other- a motion made and seconded to go into rule XXVI of the Standing Rules, a majority

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April 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1933
of the Members of the committee shall con- DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO COMMITTEE S.J. Res. 72, a joint resolution providing
stitute a quorum for the reporting of legisla- CHAIRMAN for the reappointment of Michael M. Lynton
tive measures. Rule 20. The Chairman is authorized to as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of
Rule 9. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(1) of sign himself or by delegation all necessary the Smithsonian Institution.*
rule XXVI of the Standing Rules, one-third vouchers and routine papers for which the S.J. Res. 73, a joint resolution providing
of the Members of the committee shall con- committee’s approval is required and to de- for the appointment of Franklin D. Raines as
stitute a quorum for the transaction of busi- cide on the committee’s behalf all routine a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of
ness, including action on amendments to business. the Smithsonian Institution.
measures prior to voting to report the meas- Rule 21. The Chairman is authorized to en- S. Res. 50, a resolution improving proce-
ure to the Senate. gage commercial reporters for the prepara- dures for the consideration of nominations in
Rule 10. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(2) of tion of transcripts of committee meetings the Senate.+
rule XXVI of the Standing Rules, 2 Members and hearings. S. Res. 86, a resolution providing for mem-
of the committee shall constitute a quorum Rule 22. The Chairman is authorized to bers on the part of the Senate of the Joint
for the purpose of taking testimony under issue, on behalf of the committee, regula- Committee on Printing and the Joint Com-
oath and 1 Member of the committee shall tions normally promulgated by the com- mittee of Congress on the Library.*
constitute a quorum for the purpose of tak- S. Res. 87, a resolution authorizing the
mittee at the beginning of each session.
ing testimony not under oath; provided, how- printing of a collection of the rules of the
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO COMMITTEE committees of the Senate.*
ever, that in either instance, once a quorum CHAIRMAN AND RANKING MINORITY MEMBER S. Res. 200, a resolution authorizing the
is established, any one Member can continue
Rule 23. The Chairman and Ranking Minor- taking of a photograph in the Senate Cham-
to take such testimony.
ity Member, acting jointly, are authorized to ber.*
Rule 11. Under no circumstances may prox- S. Res. 428, a resolution authorizing the
approve on behalf of the committee any rule
ies be considered for the establishment of a taking of pictures and filming in the Cham-
or regulation for which the committee’s ap-
quorum. ber of the Senate for use by the Capitol Vis-
proval is required, provided advance notice
VOTING of their intention to do so is given to Mem- itor Center.*
Rule 12. Voting in the committee on any bers of the committee. S. Res. 446, a resolution authorizing the
issue will normally be by voice vote. LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY printing of tributes and other related mate-
Rule 13. If a third of the Members present rials in honor of the late Senator Janet Kay
* passed Senate; + obviated Hagan.*
so demand a roll call vote instead of a voice
vote, a record vote will be taken on any Bills and Resolutions Considered by the Senate S. Res. 619, a resolution to provide for the
question by roll call. S. 959, a bill to establish in the Smithso- printing of the Senate Manual for the One
Rule 14. The results of roll call votes taken nian Institution a comprehensive women’s Hundred Sixteenth Congress.*
history museum, and for other purposes. S. Res. 801, a resolution authorizing the
in any meeting upon any measure, or any
S. 5086, a bill to allow Senators, Senators- use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Sen-
amendment thereto, shall be stated in the
elect, committees of the Senate, leadership ate Office Building for a piano performance
committee report on that measure unless
offices, and other offices of the Senate to by Senator Lamar Alexander.*
previously announced by the committee, and
share employees, and for other purposes.* S. Res. 803, a resolution designating Room
such report or announcement shall include a
S. Con. Res. 6, a concurrent resolution au- S–124 of the United States Capitol as the
tabulation of the votes cast in favor of and
thorizing the printing of a commemorative ‘‘U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith Room’’
the votes cast in opposition to each such
document in memory of the late President of and designating Room S–115 of the United
measure and amendment by each Member of
the United States, George Herbert Walker States Capitol as the ‘‘U.S. Senator Barbara
the committee. (Paragraph 7(b) and (c) of
Bush.* A. Mikulski Room’’, in recognition of their
rule XXVI of the Standing Rules.)
S. Con. Res. 7, a concurrent resolution au- service to the Senate and the people of the
Rule 15. Proxy voting shall be allowed on
thorizing the printing of the 26th edition of United States.*
all measures and matters before the com- H.R. 1623, a bill to amend the Federal Elec-
mittee. However, the vote of the committee the pocket version of the Constitution of the
United States.* tion Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for the
to report a measure or matter shall require treatment of payments for child care and
the concurrence of a majority of the Mem- S. Con. Res. 14, a concurrent resolution au-
thorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in other personal use services as an authorized
bers of the committee who are physically campaign expenditure, and for other pur-
present at the time of the vote. Proxies will the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to
celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha poses.
be allowed in such cases solely for the pur- H.R. 1980, to establish in the Smithsonian
pose of recording a Member’s position on the I.*
S. Con. Res. 27, a concurrent resolution Institution a comprehensive women’s history
question and then only in those instances museum, and for other purposes.
when the absentee committee Member has providing for the use of the catafalque situ-
H.R. 2420, to establish within the Smithso-
been informed of the question and has af- ated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol
nian Institution the National Museum of the
firmatively requested that he be recorded. Visitor Center in connection with memorial
American Latino, and for other purposes.*
(Paragraph 7(a)(3) of rule XXVI of the Stand- services to be conducted in the House wing of H.R. 2722, an Act to protect elections for
ing Rules.) the Capitol for the Honorable Elijah E. Cum- public office by providing financial support
mings, late a Representative from the State and enhanced security for the infrastructure
AMENDMENTS
of Maryland.* used to carry out such elections, and for
Rule 16. Provided at least five business S. Con. Res. 38, a concurrent resolution to
days’ notice of the agenda is given, and the other purposes.
establish the Joint Congressional Committee H.R. 4617, to amend the Federal Election
text of the proposed bill or resolution has on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inaugura- Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obliga-
been made available at least five business tion of the President-elect and Vice Presi- tion to report acts of foreign election influ-
calendar days in advance, it shall not be in dent-elect of the United States on January ence and require implementation of compli-
order for the Committee to consider any 20, 2021.* ance and reporting systems by Federal cam-
amendment in the first degree proposed to S. Con. Res. 45, a concurrent resolution paigns to detect and report such acts, and for
any measure under consideration by the providing for the use of the catafalque situ- other purposes.
Committee unless such amendment has been ated in the crypt beneath the Rotunda of the H.R. 4990, to direct the National Institute
delivered to the office of the Committee and Capitol in connection with memorial serv- of Standards and Technology and the Na-
by at least 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the ices to be conducted in the Supreme Court tional Science Foundation to carry out re-
scheduled start of the meeting and cir- Building and the Capitol for the late honor- search and other activities to promote the
culated to each of the offices by at least 6:00 able Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice security and modernization of voting sys-
p.m. of the United States Supreme Court.* tems, and for other purposes.
Rule 17. In the event the Chairman intro- S.J. Res. 65, a joint resolution providing H. Con. Res. 10, authorizing the use of the
duces a substitute amendment or a Chair- for the reappointment of John Fahey as a rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last sur-
man’s mark, the requirements set forth in citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the viving Medal of Honor recipient of the Sec-
Rule 16 shall be considered waived unless Smithsonian Institution. Public Law No: ond World War upon death.
such substitute amendment or Chairman’s 116–118. H. Con. Res. 16, authorizing the use of the
mark has been made available at least five S.J. Res. 66, a joint resolution providing Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Offi-
business days in advance of the scheduled for the appointment of Denise O’Leary as a

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cers Memorial Service and the National
meeting. citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.*
Rule 18. It shall be in order, without prior Smithsonian Institution. Public Law No: H. Con. Res. 19, authorizing the use of the
notice, for a Member to offer a motion to 116–138. Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington
strike a single section of any bill, resolution, S.J. Res. 67, a joint resolution providing Soap Box Derby.*
or amendment under consideration. for the reappointment of Risa Lavizzo- H. Con. Res. 31, authorizing the use of
Rule 19. This section of the rule may be Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of
waived by agreement of the Chairman and Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. the commemoration of the days of remem-
the Ranking Minority Member. Public Law No: 116–119. brance of victims of the Holocaust.

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H. Con. Res. 44, directing the Joint Com- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- S. 1267, a bill to establish within the
mittee on the Library to revise the statue fairs.+ Smithsonian Institution the National Mu-
commemorating women’s suffrage which is S. Res. 51, an original resolution author- seum of the American Latino, and for other
located in the rotunda of the United States izing expenditures by the Select Committee purposes.
Capitol, commonly known as the ‘‘Portrait on Intelligence.+ S. 1274, a bill to amend the Federal Elec-
Monument’’, by placing on the statue an in- S. Res. 52, a resolution authorizing expend- tion Campaign Act to provide for public fi-
scription which is based on the original in- itures by the Committee on Indian Affairs.+ nancing for Federal elections through vouch-
scription which was on the statue when the S. Res. 54, an original resolution author- ers directed by eligible voters to the can-
statue was delivered to the United States izing expenditures by the Committee on Ag- didates of their choice.
Capitol in 1921, and for other purposes. riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.+ S. 1319, a bill to establish an Election Secu-
H. Con. Res. 53, authorizing the use of S. Res. 55, an original resolution author- rity grant program.
Emancipation Hall for an event to com- izing expenditures by the Committee on Vet- S. 1356, a bill to enhance transparency and
memorate the 400th anniversary of the ar- erans’ Affairs.+ accountability for online political advertise-
rival of the first African slaves to the terri- S. Res. 56, an original resolution author- ments by requiring those who purchase and
tory that would become the United States.* izing expenditures by the Committee on For- publish such ads to disclose information
H. Con. Res. 57, authorizing the use of eign Relations.+ about the advertisements to the public, and
Emancipation Hall for an event to com- S. Res. 57, an original resolution author- for other purposes.
memorate the 400th anniversary of the ar- izing expenditures by the Committee on the S. 1397, a bill to amend the Help America
rival of the first African slaves to the terri- Judiciary.+ Vote Act of 2002 to provide for a national
tory that would become the United States.* S. Res. 58, an original resolution author- Federal write-in absentee ballot for domestic
H. Con. Res. 87, authorizing the use of izing expenditures by the Special Committee use.
Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of on Aging.+ S. 1454, a bill to amend the Help America
the commemoration of the days of remem- S. Res. 60, an original resolution author- Vote Act of 2002 to add a representative of
brance of victims of the Holocaust.* izing expenditures by the Committee on the the Department of Homeland Security from
H. Con. Res. 90, authorizing the use of the Budget.+ the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Secu-
Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Offi- S. Res. 62, an original resolution author- rity Agency on the Technical Guidelines De-
cers Memorial Service and the National izing expenditures by the Committee on velopment Committee.
Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. Small Business and Entrepreneurship.+ S. 1472, a bill to amend the Help America
H. Con. Res. 91, authorizing the use of S. Res. 64, an original resolution author- Vote Act of 2002 to require paper ballots and
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor izing expenditures by the Committee on risk limiting audits in all Federal elections,
Center for a ceremony to present the Con- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.+ and for other purposes.
gressional Gold Medal collectively to the S. 1540, a bill to protect elections for public
Bills and Resolutions Referred to Committee
Chinese-American veterans of World War II.* office by providing financial support and en-
H. Con. Res. 92, authorizing the printing of S. 20, Presidential Tax Transparency Act hanced security for the infrastructure used
a revised and up-dated version of the House S. 26, Vote By Mail Act of 2019 to carry out such elections, and for other
S. 507, Save Voters Act purposes.
document entitled ‘‘Women in Congress,
S. 547, CLEAR Act S. 1562, a bill to amend the Federal Elec-
1917–2006’’.*
H. Con. Res. 94, authorizing the use of the S. 549, Voter Empowerment Act tion Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obli-
S. 550, Register America to Vote Act gation to report acts of foreign election in-
rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to
S. 621, PROVE Act fluence and require implementation of com-
present the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune
S. 624, Same Day Registration Act pliance and reporting systems by Federal
from the people of Florida for placement in
S. 625, Students VOTE Act campaigns to detect and report such acts.
National Statuary Hall.
S. 728, a bill to direct the Joint Committee S. 1566, a bill to require information and
H. Con. Res. 96, authorizing the use of the
on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley opportunities for registration for voting and
Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington
Chisholm for placement in the United States absentee ballot requests for members of the
Soap Box Derby.
H. Con. Res. 105, permitting the remains of Capitol. Armed Forces who are undergoing deploy-
the Honorable John Lewis, late a Represent- S. 823, a bill to require information sharing ment overseas, and for other purposes.
ative from the State of Georgia, to lie in with respect to the ownership of election S. 1569, a bill to amend the Federal Elec-
state in the rotunda of the Capitol.* service providers. tion Campaign Act of 1971 to allow certain
H. Con. Res. 106, directing the Architect of S. 825, a bill to amend the Help America expenditures for cybersecurity-related serv-
the Capitol to transfer the catafalque situ- Vote Act of 2002 to require all states to take ices or assistance.
ated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol steps to ensure domestic ownership and con- S. 1692, a bill to provide grants to support
Visitor Center to the rotunda of the Capitol trol of election service providers, and for continuing education in election administra-
for use in connection with services con- other purposes. tion or cybersecurity for election officials
ducted for the Honorable John Lewis, late a S. 890, Senate Cybersecurity Protection and employees.
Representative from the State of Georgia.* Act. S. 1962, a bill to prevent foreign adversaries
S. 942, a bill to amend the Federal Election from influencing elections by prohibiting
Original Resolutions from the Committee Campaign Act of 1971 to require all political foreign nationals from purchasing at any
S. Res. 70, an original resolution author- committees to notify the Federal Election time a broadcast, cable, or satellite commu-
izing expenditures by committees of the Sen- Commission within 48 hours of receiving cu- nication that mentions a clearly identified
ate for the periods March 1, 2019 through mulative contributions of $1,000 or more candidate for Federal office, and for other
September 30, 2019, October 1, 2019 through from any contributor during a calendar year, purposes.
September 30, 2020, and October 1, 2020 and for other purposes. S. 2053, a bill to protect elections for public
through February 28, 2021.* S. 955, a bill to amend the Help America office by providing financial support and en-
Resolutions Related to Committee Funding Vote Act of 2002 to reduce waiting times for hanced security for the infrastructure used
S. Res. 40, an original resolution author- voters in Federal elections. to carry out such elections, and for other
izing expenditures by the Committee on Fi- S. 956, a bill to amend the Federal Election purposes.
nance.+ Campaign Act of 1971 to require the disclo- S. 2232, a bill to amend the Federal Elec-
S. Res. 41, an original resolution author- sure of all donations. tion Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce the
izing expenditures by the Committee on En- S. 957, a bill to amend the Help America number of members of the Federal Election
vironment and Public Works.+ Vote Act of 2002 to establish minimum re- Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method
S. Res. 42, an original resolution author- quirements for early voting. of selection and terms of service of members
izing expenditures by the Committee on S. 958, a bill to amend the National Voter of the Commission, to distribute the powers
Armed Services.+ Registration Act of 1993 to save eligible vot- of the Commission between the Chair and
S. Res. 45, an original resolution author- ers from voter purging, and for other pur- the remaining members, and for other pur-
izing expenditures by the Committee on En- poses.+ poses.
ergy and Natural Resources.+ S. 1147, a bill to amend the Federal Elec- S. 2238, a bill to protect elections for public
S. Res. 46, an original resolution author- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for ad- office by providing financial support and en-
izing expenditures by the Committee on En- ditional disclosure requirements for corpora- hanced security for the infrastructure used
vironment and Public Works.+ tions, labor organizations, Super PACs and to carry out such elections, and for other

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S. Res. 47, an original resolution author- other entities, and for other purposes. purposes.
izing expenditures by the Committee on S. 1247, a bill to amend the Federal Elec- S. 2242, a bill to amend the Federal Elec-
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.+ tion Campaign Act of 1971 to require report- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obli-
S. Res. 48, an original resolution author- ing to the Federal Election Commission and gation to report acts of foreign election in-
izing expenditures by the Committee on the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers fluence and require implementation of com-
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.+ by foreign nationals to make prohibited con- pliance and reporting systems by Presi-
S. Res. 49, an original resolution author- tributions, donations, expenditures, or dis- dential campaigns to detect and report such
izing expenditures by the Committee on bursements, and for other purposes. acts.

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S. 2398, a bill to amend the Federal Elec- gress an appropriate process for providing for the committee or PAC after the election, and
tion Campaign Act of 1971 to ensure privacy the case of the death of a candidate in a con- for other purposes.
with respect to voter information. tingent presidential or vice-presidential se- S. Con. Res. 8, a concurrent resolution au-
S. 2509, a bill to rename the Office of Tech- lection. thorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in
nology Assessment as the Congressional Of- S. 3957, a bill to remove all statues of indi- the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to
fice of Technology, to revise the functions viduals who voluntarily served the Confed- celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha
and duties of the Office, and for other pur- erate States of America from display in the I.
poses. Capitol of the United States. S. Con. Res. 17, a concurrent resolution au-
S. 2639, a bill to restore integrity to Amer- S. 3961, a bill to require states and local ju- thorizing the use of the rotunda of the Cap-
ica’s Election. risdictions to allow absentee voting in the itol for the lying in state of the remains of
S. 2656, a bill to disclose access to election November 2020 general election for Federal the last Medal of Honor recipient of World
infrastructure by foreign nationals. office for individuals impacted by War II, in order to honor the Greatest Gen-
S. 2669, a bill to amend the Federal Elec- coronavirus disease 2019, and for other pur- eration and the more than 16,000,000 men and
tion Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obli- poses. women who served in the Armed Forces of
gation to report acts of foreign election in- S. 4033, a bill to require states to establish the United States from 1941 to 1945.
fluence and require implementation of com- contingency plans for the conduct of elec- S. Con. Res. 49, a concurrent resolution
pliance and reporting systems by Federal tions for Federal office in response to na- mandating procedures to ensure adequate
campaigns to detect and report such acts, tional disasters and emergencies, and for precautions against COVID—19 in Senate
and for other purposes. other purposes. buildings.
S. 2726, a bill to amend the Federal Elec- S. 4132, a bill to establish the Commission S. Res. 18, a resolution authorizing the
tion Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for the on the COVID—19 Pandemic in the United Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Sen-
treatment of payments for child care and States. ate in Texas v. United States No. 4:18—cv—
other personal use services as an authorized S. 4146, a bill to require the Federal Elec- 00167— O (N.D. Tex.).
campaign expenditure, and for other pur- tion Commission to conduct a study on the S. Res. 80, a resolution establishing the
poses. classification of political campaign emails as John S. McCain III Human Rights Commis-
S. 2851, a bill to amend section 442 of title spam. sion.
18, United States Code, to exempt certain in- S. 4193, a bill to develop and nationally dis- S. Res. 97, a resolution establishing the Se-
terests in mutual funds, unit investment seminate accurate, relevant, and accessible lect Committee on the Climate Crisis.
S. Res. 98, SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Chris-
trusts, employee benefit plans, and retire- resources to promote understanding about
topher Horton Congressional Gold Star Fam-
ment plans from conflict of interest limita- African-American history.
S. 4382, a bill to direct the Joint Com- ily Fellowship Program Resolution.
tions for the Government Publishing Office. S. Res. 207, a resolution congratulating the
S. 3206, a bill to amend the Help America mittee on the Library to replace the bust of
Senate GLASS Caucus staff association for
Vote Act of 2002 to increase voting accessi- Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Sen-
bility for individuals with disabilities and Court Chamber of the Capitol with a bust of
ate staff on the 15-year anniversary of the
older individuals, and for other purposes. Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the
association.
S. 3268, Determining Election Blunders and Joint Committee on the Library and to re- S. Res. 378, a resolution expressing the
Correcting Logical Errors Act. move certain statues from areas of the Cap- sense of the Senate that the House of Rep-
S. 3340, a bill to amend the Help America itol which are accessible to the public, to re- resentatives should, consistent with long-
Vote Act of 2002 to support state and local move all statues of individuals who volun- standing practice and precedent, prior to
governments making a transition to ranked tarily served the Confederate States of proceeding any further with its impeach-
choice voting. America from display in the Capitol, and for ment investigation into President Donald J.
S. 3423, a bill to direct the Joint Com- other purposes. Trump, vote to open a formal impeachment
mittee on the Library, in accordance with S. 4517, a bill to provide states additional inquiry and provide President Trump with
section 1831 of the Revised Statutes, to ac- time relating to the appointment of electors fundamental constitutional protections.
cept a statue depicting Harriet Tubman from and for the meeting of electors for the 2020 S. Res. 410, a resolution establishing a
the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of election for President and Vice President. McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program in
Maryland and display the statue in a promi- S. 4540, Poll Worker Recruitment Act of the Senate.
nent location in the Capitol. 2020. S. Res. 463, a resolution amending the
S. 3440, Resilient Elections During Quar- S. 4652, a bill to require the United States Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Sen-
antines and Natural Disasters Act of 2020. Postal Service to treat election mail as first- ate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials.
S. 3529, Natural Disaster and Emergency class mail and deliver such mail at no cost to S. Res. 467, a resolution expressing the
Ballot Act of 2020. the sender, and for other purposes. sense of the Senate that the House of Rep-
S. 3725, a bill to expand vote by mail and S. 4668, a bill to amend the Help America resentatives should, consistent with its con-
early voting, and to improve the safety, ac- Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that voters in stitutional obligations, immediately trans-
cessibility, and efficiency of in-person voting elections for Federal office do not wait in mit the 2 articles of impeachment against
during elections for Federal office. long lines in order to vote. President Donald J. Trump passed by the
S. 3778, a bill to permit the Election Assist- S. 4707, a bill to amend the Help America House of Representatives on December 18,
ance Commission to waive the matching re- Vote Act of 2002 to provide Federal standards 2019, under House Resolution 755.
quirement for payments made to states for for mail-in ballots and reporting of election S. Res. 501, a resolution amending the
election security grants under the results with respect to elections for Federal Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Sen-
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secu- office. ate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials to
rity Act. S. 4710, a bill to obtain and direct the ensure adequate access to witnesses and doc-
S. 3822, a bill to establish DemocracyCorps placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol uments in impeachment trials of a President
to assist state and local governments admin- Grounds of a monument to honor Associate or Vice President, and for other purposes.
ister elections and to promote democracy, to Justice of the Supreme Court of the United S. Res. 538, a resolution authorizing the
establish special procedures and authorize States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Sen-
funding for Federal election in 2020 in re- S. 4721, a bill to amend the National Voter ate Office Building for the National Prescrip-
sponse to COVID—19, to amend the Help Registration Act of 1993 to increase the tion Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual
America Vote Act of 2002 to establish addi- criminal penalties under such Act. event for the Drug Enforcement Administra-
tional permanent requirements for Federal S. 4893, a bill to amend the Help America tion.
elections, and for other purposes. Vote Act of 2002 to provide for the establish- S. Res. 548, a resolution amending the
S. 3845, a bill to end the practice of includ- ment of election integrity measures by Standing Rules of the Senate to enable the
ing more than one subject in a single bill by states and to prohibit ballot harvesting in participation of absent Senators during a na-
requiring that each bill enacted by Congress Federal elections. tional crisis.
be limited to only one subject, and for other S. 4895, a bill to establish a Bipartisan Ad- S. Res. 551, a resolution providing that the
purposes. visory Committee to analyze the integrity salaries of Senators shall be held in escrow
S. 3863, a bill to direct the Architect of the and the administration of the 2020 general until the Senate has passed legislation that
Capitol to replace the bust of Roger Brooke election for Federal office. appropriately addresses the COVID—19 out-
Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of S. 4925, a bill to provide for additional break.
the United States Capitol with a bust of space and resources for the protection and S. Res. 604, a resolution expressing the

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Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the preservation of national collections held by sense of the Senate that the Senate should
Joint Committee on the Library, and for the Smithsonian Institution and the Na- not vote on the nomination of Michael Pack
other purposes. tional Gallery of Art. to be Chief Executive Officer of the United
S. 3879, a bill to preserve the constitutional S. 5028, a bill to amend the Federal Elec- States Agency for Global Media unless and
authority of Congress and ensure account- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to require each au- until Michael Pack corrects his false state-
ability and transparency in legislation. thorized committee or leadership PAC of a ments to the Committee on Foreign Rela-
S. 3950, a bill to establish a panel of con- former candidate for election for Federal of- tions of the Senate and the Internal Revenue
stitutional experts to recommend to Con- fice to disburse all of the remaining funds of Service.

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S1936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 14, 2021
S. Res. 605, a resolution providing for suffi- PN1600 James E. Trainor III, of Texas, to pursuant to law, a report relative to eleven
cient time for legislation to be read. be a Member of the Federal Election Com- (11) legislative recommendations; to the
S. Res. 725, a resolution establishing the mission for a term expiring April 30, 2023, Committee on Rules and Administration.
Senate Human Rights Commission. vice Matthew S. Petersen, term expired. EC162 Senate Rules and Administration
S. Res. 158, a resolution authorizing the Latest Action: May 19, 2020—Confirmed by (January 24, 2019)
use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Sen- the Senate by Yea–Nay Vote. 49–43. Record A communication from the Executive Di-
ate Office Building for the National Prescrip- Vote Number: 96. rector, Office of Congressional Workplace
tion Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual PN1324 J. Brett Blanton, of Virginia, to be Rights, transmitting, pursuant to Section
event of the Drug Enforcement Administra- Architect of the Capitol for the term of ten 201(b) of the Congressional Accountability
tion. years, vice Stephen T. Ayers. Act of 1995 Reform Act, a report relative to
COMMITTEE HEARINGS AND BUSINESS Latest Action: December 19, 2019—Con- amounts previously paid with public funds in
MEETINGS firmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. connection with violations of sections 201(a)
December 3, 2020—Business Meeting: Mem- PN1245 Hugh Nathanial Halpern, of Vir- or 207 of the Congressional Accountability
bers of the Federal Election Commission, S. ginia, to be Director of the Government Pub- Act, received in the office of the President
959, and H.R. 2420 lishing Office, vice Davita Vance-Cooks. pro tempore of the Senate; to the Committee
November 18, 2020—Nomination Hearing: Latest Action: December 4, 2019—Con- on Rules and Administration.
Nomination Hearing for Members of the Fed- firmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
EC323 Senate Rules and Administration
eral Election Commission PN198 Robert C. Tapella, of Virginia, to be
(February 13, 2019)
November 17, 2020—Committee Hearing: To Director of the Government Publishing Of-
fice, vice Davita Vance-Cooks. A communication from the Director, Office
Review S. 959, Smithsonian American Wom- of Congressional Affairs, Federal Election
en’s History Museum Act; and S. 1267, Na- Latest Action: June 24, 2019—Received
message of withdrawal of nomination from Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law,
tional Museum of the American Latino Act a report relative to the Commission’s com-
July 22, 2020—Committee Hearing: 2020 the President.
PN197 James E. Trainor III, of Texas, to be petitive sourcing efforts during fiscal year
General Election Preparations 2018; to the Committee on Rules and Admin-
June 30, 2020—Organizational Meeting: a member of the Federal Election Commis-
sion for a term expiring April 30, 2023, vice istration.
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural
Matthew S. Petersen, term expired. EC344 Senate Rules and Administration
Ceremonies
May 7, 2020—Business Meeting: Nomination Latest Action: January 3, 2020—Returned (February 25, 2019)
of James E. Trainor to the President under the provisions of Sen- A communication from the Executive Di-
March 10, 2020—Nomination Hearing: Nom- ate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing rector, Office of Congressional Workplace
ination Hearing for a Member of the Federal Rules of the Senate. Rights, transmitting, pursuant to Section
Election Commission COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS 201(b) of the Congressional Accountability
December 16, 2019—Business Meeting: Nom- Act of 1995 Reform Act, a biennial report en-
S. Prt. 116–8—Congressional Pictorial Di-
ination of James Brett Blanton titled ‘‘Recommendations for Improvements
rectory
December 12, 2019—Nomination Hearing: to the Congressional Accountability Act’’ re-
S. Rept. 116–68—Review of Legislative Ac-
Nomination Hearing for the Architect of the ceived in the office of the President pro tem-
tivity during the 115th Congress
Capitol S. Pub. 116–4—The Congressional Directory pore of the Senate; to the Committee on
November 18, 2019—Business Meeting: S. Doc. 116–1—United States Senate Man- Rules and Administration.
Nomination of Hugh Nathanial Halpern, of ual EC529 Senate Aging and other committees
Virginia, to be Director of the Government S. Doc. 116–6—Authority and Rules of Sen- . . . (March 7, 2019)
Publishing Office ate Committees, 2019–2020 A communication from the Acting Direc-
November 14, 2019—Nomination Hearing: S. Doc. 116–21—Tributes Delivered in Con- tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec-
Nomination Hearing for Director of the Gov- gress: Lamar Alexander, United States Sen- utive Office of the President, transmitting,
ernment Publishing Office ator—2003–2021 pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB
November 14, 2019—Committee Hearing: S. Doc. 116–22—Tributes Delivered in Con- Final Sequestration Report to the President
Annual Oversight Hearing of the Smithso- gress: Michael B. Enzi, United States Sen- and Congress for Fiscal Year 2019’’; to the
nian Institution ator—1997–2021 Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture,
November 7, 2019—Committee Hearing: Li- S. Doc. 116–23—Tributes Delivered in Con- Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations;
brary of Congress Modernization Oversight gress: Cory Gardner, United States Senator— Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and
July 24, 2019—Committee Hearing: Over- 2015–2021 Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce,
sight of the Government Publishing Office— S. Doc. 116–24—Tributes Delivered in Con- Science, and Transportation; Energy and
Office of the Inspector General gress: Johnny Isakson, United States Sen- Natural Resources; Environment and Public
May 15, 2019—Committee Hearing: Over- ator—2004–2019 Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Fi-
sight of the U.S. Election Assistance Com- S. Doc. 116–25—Tributes Delivered in Con- nance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education,
mission gress: Doug Jones, United States Senator— Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and
April 30, 2019—Organizational Meeting: Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select
2018–2021
Joint Committee on the Library Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary;
S. Doc. 116–26—Tributes Delivered in Con-
March 27, 2019—Committee Hearing: An- Rules and Administration; Small Business
gress: Martha McSally, United States Sen-
nual Oversight of the Smithsonian Institu- and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs.
ator—2019–2020
tion
S. Doc. 116–27—Tributes Delivered in Con- EC703 Senate Aging and other committees
March 6, 2019—Committee Hearing: Annual
gress: Pat Roberts, United States Senator— . . . (March 27, 2019)
Oversight of the Library of Congress
February 13, 2019—Business Meeting: Im- 1997–2021 A communication from the Acting Direc-
proving Procedures for the Consideration of S. Doc. 116–28—Tributes Delivered in Con- tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec-
Nominations in the Senate gress: Tom Udall, United States Senator— utive Office of the President, transmitting,
2009–2021 pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Se-
NOMINATIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS questration Preview Report to the President
PN2303 Sean J. Cooksey, of Missouri, to be
POM158 Senate Rules and Administration and Congress for Fiscal Year 2020’’; to the
a Member of the Federal Election Commis-
(November 18, 2019) Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture,
sion for a term expiring April 30, 2021, vice
A bill adopted by the Legislature of the Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations;
Lee E. Goodman, term expired.
State of Florida requesting the Joint Com- Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and
Latest Action: December 9, 2020—Con-
mittee on the Library of Congress to approve Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce,
firmed by the Senate by Yea–Nay Vote. 50–46.
the replacement of the statute of Confed- Science, and Transportation; Energy and
Record Vote Number: 260.
erate General Edmund Kirby Natural Resources; Environment and Public
PN2302 Shana M. Broussard, of Louisiana,
Smith in the National Statuary Hall Col- Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Fi-
to be a Member of the Federal Election Com-
lection with a statue of Mary McLeod Be- nance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education,
mission for a term expiring April 30, 2023,
thune; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and
vice Ann Miller Ravel, term expired.
Latest Action: December 9, 2020—Con- ministration. Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select
firmed by the Senate by Yea—Nay Vote. 92– Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary;
POM159 Senate Rules and Administration Rules and Administration; Small Business
4. Record Vote Number: 259.

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(November 18, 2019) and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs.
PN2237 Allen Dickerson, of the District of
A petition from a citizen of the State of EC704 Senate Aging and other committees
Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal
Texas relative to impeachment protocols; to . . . (March 27, 2019)
Election Commission for a term expiring
the Committee on Rules and Administration.
April 30, 2025, vice Caroline C. Hunter, re- A communication from the Acting Direc-
signed. EC71 Senate Rules and Administration tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec-
Latest Action: December 9, 2020—Con- (January 10, 2019) utive Office of the President, transmitting,
firmed by the Senate by Yea–Nay Vote. 49–47. A communication from the Chair of the pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Re-
Record Vote Number: 258. Federal Election Commission, transmitting, port to the Congress on the Joint Committee

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Reductions for Fiscal Year 2020’’; to the Spe- EC4002 Senate Aging (Special) and other Sikhism one of the world’s major reli-
cial Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nu- committees . . . (February 24, 2020) gions. Nearly 700,000 Sikhs live in the
trition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed A communication from the Acting Direc- United States, and many of them have
Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec- made Pennsylvania their home.
fairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and utive Office of the President, transmitting, Sikhs share a strong sense of commu-
Transportation; Energy and Natural Re- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Se-
sources; Environment and Public Works; Se- nity, family, and selfless service, as
questration Preview Report to the President
lect Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign evidenced by their commitment to wel-
and Congress for Fiscal Year 2021’’; to the
Relations; Health, Education, Labor, and Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, coming and serving individuals from
Pensions; Homeland Security and Govern- Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; all religious, cultural, and ethnic back-
mental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Com- Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and grounds. During the COVID–19 pan-
mittee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, demic, Sikh communities across the
and Administration; Small Business and En- Science, and Transportation; Energy and country, including in Pennsylvania,
trepreneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. Natural Resources; Environment and Public mobilized to deliver meals, groceries,
EC778 Senate Rules and Administration Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Fi- masks, and other supplies to tens of
(March 27, 2019) nance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, thousands of families in need. In my
A communication from the Assistant At- Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and
own travels across the Commonwealth,
torney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select
Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; I have witnessed firsthand the spirit of
Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- this community when meeting with
ant to law, the annual report from the Attor- Rules and Administration; Small Business
and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. Sikh constituents. It is clear they have
ney General to Congress relative to the Uni-
formed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Vot- EC4003 Joint Committee on Taxation and enriched their neighborhoods and con-
ing Act; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- other committees . . . (February 24, 2020) tributed in numerous ways to the
ministration. A communication from the Acting Direc- growth and vitality of Pennsylvania
EC2598 Senate Rules and Administration tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec- and the United States.
(September 17, 2019) utive Office of the President, transmitting, As a proud member of the American
A communication from the Chair, Federal pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Re- Sikh Congressional Caucus, each year,
Election Commission, transmitting, pursu- port to the Congress on the Joint Committee I join many voices across Congress and
ant to law, a report relative to its budget re- Reductions for Fiscal Year 2021’’; to the Spe- the United States in commemorating
quest for fiscal year 2021; to the Committee cial Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nu- the holiday of Vaisakhi, which took
on Rules and Administration. trition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed place on April 13 this year. Vaisakhi
Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Af-
EC3278 Senate Rules and Administration marks the spring harvest and serves as
fairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and
(November 20, 2019) Transportation; Energy and Natural Re- a day of reflection of Sikhism’s origins.
A communication from the Alternate Fed- sources; Environment and Public Works; Se- During Vaisakhi, Sikhs commemorate
eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the lect Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign the founding in 1699 of the Khalsa
Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- Relations; Health, Education, Labor, and Panth, an order of devout Sikhs who
ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Pensions; Homeland Security and Govern- played a fundamental role in culti-
titled ‘‘Federal Voting Assistance Program mental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Com- vating the religion’s history and iden-
(FVAP)’’ (RIN0790–AI27) received in the Of- mittee on Intelligence; Joint Committee on tity.
fice of the President of the Senate on No- Taxation; the Judiciary; Rules and Adminis- Traditionally, Sikhs recognize
vember 13, 2019; to the Committee on Rules tration; Small Business and Entrepreneur- Vaisakhi with parades, dancing, sing-
and Administration. ship; and Veterans’ Affairs.
ing, and other festivities. Sikhs also
EC3870 Senate Rules and Administration EC4233 Senate Rules and Administration commemorate this special day with
(February 3, 2020) (March 9, 2020)
community service, both organizing
A communication from the Director of A communication from the Alternate Fed- and volunteering in various commu-
Congressional Affairs, Federal Election Com- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the
nity projects. In years past, Sikhs from
mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit-
Report on Fiscal Year 2019 Competitive ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- around the country have organized a
Sourcing Efforts as required by the Consoli- titled ‘‘Federal Voting Assistance Program parade here in Washington, DC to com-
dated Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2004; (FVAP)’’ (RIN0790–AK90) received in the Of- memorate Vaisakhi as National Sikh
to the Committee on Rules and Administra- fice of the President of the Senate on March Day. While the pandemic has prevented
tion. 3, 2020; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- such largescale, public celebrations
EC3871 Senate Appropriations and other ministration. both last year and this year, I look for-
committees . . . (February 3, 2020) EC4234 Senate Rules and Administration ward to welcoming Pennsylvania’s
A communication from the Assistant At- (March 9, 2020) Sikh community back to D.C. in the
torney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, A communication from the Chairman, years to come.
Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commis- In addition to celebrating Vaisakhi,
ant to law, the annual report from the Attor- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Sikhs will also mark the 400th anniver-
ney General to Congress relative to the Uni- relative to the memorial construction; to the sary of the birth of spiritual leader
formed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Vot- Committee on Rules and Administration. Guru Teg Bahadur on April 18. The
ing Act; to the Committees on Rules and Ad- f Ninth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Teg
ministration; Armed Services; and Appro-
priations. VAISAKHI AND THE 400TH BIRTH- Bahadur is remembered as a champion
DAY OF GURU TEG BAHADUR of religious liberty for all. In 1675, Guru
EC3922 Senate Aging (Special) and other
committees . . . (February 5, 2020)
Teg Bahadur confronted Moghul Em-
Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, I rise
peror Aurangzeb against the forced re-
A communication from the Acting Direc- today to join my Sikh friends, Penn- ligious conversation of Hindus, an act
tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec- sylvania’s Sikh community, and Sikhs
utive Office of the President, transmitting, for which he was publicly beheaded in
around the world in recognizing two Delhi. In giving his life to protect a re-
pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB important Sikh celebrations taking
Final Sequestration Report to the President ligion that was not his own, he is fond-
place this week: (the holiday of ly remembered by Sikhs as Dhram Di
and Congress for Fiscal Year 2020’’; to the
Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Vaisakhi and the 400th anniversary of Chadar, or Shield of the Religions.
Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; the birth of Guru Teg Bahadur. I extend my best wishes to the Sikh
Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Sikhism traces its origins to the community for the joyous celebrations
Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Punjab region of India and has flour- of Vaisakhi and the 400th anniversary
Science, and Transportation; Energy and ished around the world for nearly 600

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of the birth of Guru Teg Bahadur.
Natural Resources; Environment and Public years. The Sikh tradition is built upon
Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Fi- f
ideals of peace, respect, and equality.
nance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
Further, Sikhs are dedicated to the
Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select principle that every person is created At 10:32 a.m., a message from the
Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; equal before God, no matter their race, House of Representatives, delivered by
Rules and Administration; Small Business gender, religion, or creed. Today, Sikhs Mrs. Alli, one of its reading clerks, an-
and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. number 30 million globally, making nounced that the House has agreed to

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