Congressional Record — Extensions of Remarks, E403 (April 15, 2021)
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Page E403 of the Extensions of Remarks in the Congressional Record for April 15, 2021, in interleaved columns. One statement warns of scams targeting Native people, including a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment scam, stimulus check scams and an email scam in which a message purporting to be from Ojibwe Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin asks tribal citizens to buy gift cards. Another statement describes the NIMHD Centers of Excellence program and a member's support for the Ryan White CARE Act and community health centers in Houston. A further statement supports federal investment in Alaska's energy infrastructure.
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April 15, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E403
that meet criteria related to the inclusion of During my time in office, I have fully and ea- Other scams attempt to benefit from the
underrepresented minority individuals in pro- gerly supported all legislation that has given $1,200 Economic Impact Payment coming to
grams and activities. increased attention to HIV/AIDS, including the most U.S. citizens; and more are expected to
NIMHD leads scientific research to improve Ryan White CARE Act, which is currently slat- target stimulus checks authorized under the
minority health and eliminate health disparities ed to receive about $2.2 billion in funding for America Rescue Plan.
by researching and evaluating all minority FY2007. At least one tribal leader has warned tribal
health and health disparities research at NIH. I have supported legislation to reauthorize citizens of an email scam related to the
The NIMHD’s Centers of Excellence funding for community health centers (H.R. coronavirus.
(COE)’s program fosters collaborative re- 5573, Health Centers Renewal Act of 2006), In an April 14 Facebook post, Ojibwe Chief
search in minority health and health dispari- including the Montrose and Fourth Ward clin- Executive Melanie Benjamin wrote that an
ties, and awards grants to institutions that ics in my home city of Houston, as well as email purporting to be her had tribal citizens to
have a specific unifying focus on addressing supported legislation to provide more nurses purchase gift cards to help a citizen who test-
minority health and health disparities. for the poor urban communities in which many ed positive for the coronavirus.
NIMHD Centers of Excellence program of these centers are located (H.R. 1285, Nurs- Benjamin asks those that may have re-
grants are awarded in order to: ing Relief Act for Disadvantaged Areas). ceived the scam email from a Gmail account
Support innovative multi- and trans-discipli- I have also supported and introduced legis- to contact tribal police.
nary research to promote minority health and lation aimed to better educate our children This bill will help protect our diverse Native
reduce health disparities; (H.R. 2553, Responsible Education About Life American communities from scammers by pro-
Strengthen exemplary research training and
Act in 2006) and eliminate health disparities viding valuable information that will help iden-
education activities support the development
(H.R. 3561, Healthcare Equality and Account- tify fraudsters and arm people with tools to
of well-trained researchers from minority and
ability Act and the Good Medicine Cultural protect themselves.
health disparity populations; Our friends in the Native American commu-
Competency Act in 2003, H.R. 90).
Increase the number of individuals from mi-
Mr. Speaker, we need strong collaborations nities across the nation have faced tremen-
nority and other health disparity populations
and research based upon asking the right dous challenges during COVID–19 and they
participating in research activities; and
Provide support for engaging minority and questions in specific areas, and the COEs are need our help to keep their nation’s physically
other health disparity communities in effective poised to emphasize scientific inquiry that will and financial safe during COVID.
and sustainable activities aimed at improving promote health equity. I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting
Government has an obligation to seek the this bill.
the health of their communities.
Racial health inequalities in the U.S. is the best for our nation’s people, especially our na- f
cumulative result of both past and present dis- tion’s children.
I urge all members to join me in voting to HOUSE RESOURCES REPUBLICAN
crimination throughout U.S. culture, and the FORUM
pass H.R. 189, the John Lewis NIMHD Re-
NIMHD centers of racial excellence program
search Endowment Revitalization Act of 2021,
grants are essential to addressing these in-
equalities.
because improved public health benefits all HON. DON YOUNG
African Americans are not only more sus- Americans, no matter who they are or where OF ALASKA
ceptible to disease and illness, they are also they are from. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
more likely to die from them. f
Thursday, April 15, 2021
This past year, as COVID–19 has ravaged PERSONAL EXPLANATION
African Americans and communities of color, Mr. YOUNG. Madam Speaker, it is a unique
we have seen firsthand the fruits of these in- responsibility to be the sole Congressman for
equalities.
HON. GUY RESCHENTHALER Alaska in the House of Representatives.
According to the Center for Disease Control OF PENNSYLVANIA It’s easy for legislators to forget that life is
and Prevention (CDC), African Americans face IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES different in Alaska, and it is my highest priority
increased risks if they are stricken with Thursday, April 15, 2021 to ensure that Alaskans are not overlooked
COVID–19, including asthma, diabetes, high here in Washington, D.C.
Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I One of the principal lessons I have learned
blood pressure, heart disease and pulmonary was detained during the vote series on April
illness. in my years of service are the check and bal-
14, 2021. Had I been present, I would have ances between the three branches of govern-
African American lives are placed at greater voted YEA on Roll Call No. S. 578.
risk because of a health care system that de- ment inscribed by our Founding Fathers in our
f Constitution.
nies access to the poor and work conditions
that have long neglected conditions that leave PROTECTING INDIAN TRIBES While the President of the United States
them with a higher incidence of diseases that FROM SCAMS ACT governs the Executive Branch, Congress
for far too long have gone under diagnosed writes our laws and that’s something we too
and untreated. SPEECH OF often forget here.
There are many reasons for this but they in- Article I of the Constitution states: ‘‘All legis-
HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE lative Powers herein granted shall be vested
clude the refusal of several states to expand OF TEXAS
Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act; the in a Congress of the United States, which
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
resistance of small business employers to pro- shall consist of a Senate and House of Rep-
vide health care to workers until required by Wednesday, April 14, 2021 resentatives.’’
their state government to do so, and too little Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in That said the President can only enforce
access to medical doctors who are trained to support of H.R. 1762, the ‘‘Protecting Indian legislation that Congress has drafted and ap-
provide care to this COVID–19 at-risk popu- Tribes from Scams Act,’’ which requires the proved.
lation. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after con- The real power of this country lies within
Since 2003, I have been working on major sultation with Indian tribes, to report on unfair this Capitol building and we need to act like it.
legislation to address the problem with several or deceptive practices that target tribes or trib- For over 48 years I have worked tirelessly
of my colleagues including Representatives al members. to address the crucial infrastructure and en-
Elijah E. Cummings, Chair of the Congres- The FTC must submit the report to Con- ergy needs throughout Alaska.
sional Black Caucus (CBC), Delegate Donna gress and make it publicly available. Before being elected to public office, I saw
Christensen, Chair of the CBC Health The FTC is directed to update its website to firsthand Alaska’s lack of traditional infrastruc-
Braintrust, U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, and include information for consumers and busi- ture while I was a tug and barge operator
SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS
the leadership of the Congressional Hispanic nesses on identifying and avoiding unfair or along the Yukon River.
Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific deceptive practices that target tribes or tribal But I could also see the potential economic
American Caucus, and the Native American members. development that communities and rural vil-
Caucus. Scammers are targeting Native people. lages could achieve if they were given the re-
Together we produced, the ‘‘Healthcare Scammers may say extra money is waiting sources to put ideas into action.
Equality and Accountability Act of 2003,’’ a for a small price upfront or that a testing kit or It is that driving knowledge that guides me
truly comprehensive bill designed to address treatment for the coronavirus is available for a as I work to support federal investment in
the disparities that face our communities. fee. Alaska’s energy infrastructure.
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