House Messages and Executive Communications, September 29, 2021 — Congressional Record, Senate

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This is S6776 of the Congressional Record, Senate, September 29, 2021, with interleaved columns. The page begins with the end of a printed article about a political science teacher, Mr. Collins, with quotations from former students and from former U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen about his influence. It then records messages from the House, including that the House passed S. 1301 with an amendment, and bills referred to Senate committees, including H.R. 1154 on a study of a national heritage area, H.R. 4250, H.R. 4686, and H.R. 4981 on fentanyl sanctions. It also lists executive communications, EC-2244 to EC-2247, from energy and environmental agencies.

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S6776 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2021
Garcia, who lost to Curbelo, added, ‘‘Mr. description of how performance goals are accompanying papers, reports, and doc-
Collins teaches a realistic understanding of achieved, and for other purposes. uments, and were referred as indicated:
the political process, but he provides the in- H.R. 4250. An act to amend the State De-
EC–2244. A communication from the Acting
spiration to make working through that dif- partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory
ficult process an act of service for society’s provide for rewards for the arrest or convic-
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law,
most vulnerable members.’’ tion of certain foreign nationals who have
committed genocide or war crimes, and for the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Data Collection
That sentiment was not lost on Manny for Analytics and Surveillance and Market-
Diaz, chair of the Florida Democratic Party. other purposes.
H.R. 4686. An act to promote free and fair Based Rate Purposes’’ ((RIN1902–AF22)
‘‘Mr. Collins asked us on the first day of (Docket No. RM16–17–000)) received in the Of-
class if we knew what our rights were if we elections, political freedoms, and human
rights in Cambodia, and for other purposes. fice of the President of the Senate on Sep-
found ourselves on a country road in Ala- tember 14, 2021; to the Committee on Energy
H.R. 4981. An act to amend the Fentanyl
bama and a big sheriff arrested us because and Natural Resources.
Sanctions Act, to modify certain deadlines
we looked Hispanic. I wanted to know the EC–2245. A communication from the Acting
relating to the Commission on Combating
answer to his question.’’ Synthetic Opioid Trafficking. Director of the Regulatory Management Di-
Collins’ influence led Javi Correoso, Uber’s -- vision, Environmental Protection Agency,
public affairs senior manager, to pursue his At 6:24 p.m., a message from the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
passions. House of Representatives, delivered by a rule entitled ‘‘Regulation of Persistent,
‘‘He instills in you that the meaning and Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals
Mrs. Alli, one of its reading clerks, an-
purpose of public service is not the shining Under TSCA Section 6(h); Phenol,
moments like running for office or photo nounced that the House has passed the
Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Compliance
ops, it’s about rolling up your sleeves and following bill, with an amendment, in Date Extension’’ ((RIN2070–AK89) (FRL No.
helping citizens get a response from their which it requests the concurrence of 6015.5–03–OCSPP)) received in the Office of
government,’’ Correoso said. the Senate: the President of the Senate on September 14,
He also credits Collins for connecting him S. 1301. An act to provide for the publica- 2021; to the Committee on Environment and
with former U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. tion by the Secretary of Health and Human Public Works.
‘‘It was the middle of football season, and I Services of physical activity recommenda- EC–2246. A communication from the Acting
needed the 10 points extra credit wiggle room tions for Americans. Director of the Regulatory Management Di-
in my grade that semester.’’ He was able to f vision, Environmental Protection Agency,
snag those extra credits by volunteering in transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
her campaign office. MEASURES REFERRED a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Limited Approval
‘‘I couldn’t tell you what political party he The following bills were read the first and Limited Disapproval, California; Mojave
belongs to,’’ Ros-Lehtinen said of Collins, Desert Air Quality Management District’’
and the second times by unanimous
‘‘but he belongs to the fellowship of man. We (FRL No. 8609–02–R9) received in the Office of
consent, and referred as indicated: the President of the Senate on September 14,
need to clone him. He’s always been a voice
H.R. 1154. An act to authorize the Sec- 2021; to the Committee on Environment and
of reason and commonsense in my life.’’
retary of the Interior to conduct a study to Public Works.
Collins is clear about what drives him:
assess the suitability and feasibility of desig- EC–2247. A communication from the Acting
‘‘I’m influenced by the experience of my
nating certain land as the Great Dismal Director of the Regulatory Management Di-
great grandfather. He was an Irish immi-
Swamp National Heritage Area, and for vision, Environmental Protection Agency,
grant who struggled, through perseverance other purposes; to the Committee on Envi-
and grace, he was able to succeed,’’ he said. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
ronment and Public Works. a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Cali-
‘‘I’m a beneficiary of that generation of Irish H.R. 1228. An act to advance a diplomatic
Americans who feels it would be selfish to fornia; Antelope Valley Air Quality Manage-
solution to the conflict in Libya and support ment District, Eastern Kern Air Pollution
solely benefit from the opportunities in this the people of Libya; to the Committee on
country. I feel like I owe it to him and to my Control District, and Yolo-Solano Air Qual-
Foreign Relations.
family that the notion of civic responsibility ity Management District; Combustion
H.R. 1693. An act to eliminate the disparity
continues to those I have met through the in sentencing for cocaine offenses, and for Sources’’ (FRL No. 8777–02–R9) received in
Cuban immigration experience that is Belen other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- the Office of the President of the Senate on
Jesuit.’’ diciary. September 14, 2021; to the Committee on En-
Rafael A. Yániz is a Belen Alumnus and an H.R. 2617. An act to amend section 1115 of vironment and Public Works.
title 31, United States Code, to amend the EC–2248. A communication from the Asso-
attorney and political analyst based in
description of how performance goals are ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage-
Miami.
achieved, and for other purposes; to the Com- ment Division, Environmental Protection
Read more here: https://
mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/
mental Affairs. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval;
article254479452.html#storylink=cpy∑
H.R. 4250. An act to amend the State De- Iowa; Infrastructure State Implementation
f partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to Plan Requirements for the 2015 Ozone Na-
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE provide for rewards for the arrest or convic- tional Ambient Air Quality Standard’’ (FRL
tion of certain foreign nationals who have No. 8704–02–R7) received in the Office of the
At 10:53 a.m., a message from the committed genocide or war crimes, and for President of the Senate on September 13,
House of Representatives, delivered by other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign 2021; to the Committee on Environment and
Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Relations. Public Works.
nounced that the House has passed the H.R. 4686. An act to promote free and fair EC–2249. A communication from the Asso-
elections, political freedoms, and human ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage-
following bill, without amendment: rights in Cambodia, and for other purposes; ment Division, Environmental Protection
S. 848. An act to amend the Higher Edu- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
cation Act of 1965 in order to improve the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval;
f
service obligation verification process for Missouri; Revision to Emission Data, Emis-
TEACH Grant recipients, and for other pur- MEASURES PLACED ON THE sion Fees and Process Information Rule’’
poses. CALENDAR (FRL No. 8695–02–R7) received in the Office of
The message further announced that The following bills were read the sec- the President of the Senate on September 13,
the House has passed the following ond time, and placed on the calendar: 2021; to the Committee on Environment and
bills, in which it requests the concur- Public Works.
S. 2868. A bill to temporarily extend the EC–2250. A communication from the Asso-
rence of the Senate: public debt limit until December 16, 2022. ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage-
H.R. 1154. An act to authorize the Sec- H.R. 3755. An act to protect a person’s abil- ment Division, Environmental Protection
retary of the Interior to conduct a study to ity to determine whether to continue or end
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
assess the suitability and feasibility of desig- a pregnancy, and to protect a health care
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Protection of
nating certain land as the Great Dismal provider’s ability to provide abortion serv-
Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of the Lab-
Swamp National Heritage Area, and for ices.
H.R. 5323. An act making supplemental ap- oratory and Analytical Use Exemption for
other purposes. Essential Class I Ozone-Depleting Sub-
propriations for the fiscal year ending Sep-
H.R. 1228. An act to advance a diplomatic stances’’ ((RIN2060–AU80) (FRL No. 7810–02–
tember 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

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solution to the conflict in Libya and support OAR)) received in the Office of the President
the people of Libya. f of the Senate on September 13, 2021; to the
H.R. 1693. An act to eliminate the disparity EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Committee on Environment and Public
in sentencing for cocaine offenses, and for Works.
COMMUNICATIONS
other purposes. EC–2251. A communication from the Asso-
H.R. 2617. An act to amend section 1115 of The following communications were ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage-
title 31, United States Code, to amend the laid before the Senate, together with ment Division, Environmental Protection

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September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6777
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Evaluating, and Reporting Radioactive Ma- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; terial in Liquid and Gaseous Effluents and a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened
West Virginia; 2020 Amendments to West Solid Waste’’ received in the Office of the Wildlife and Plants; Removing Textual De-
Virginia’s Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ President of the Senate on September 21, scriptions of Critical Habitat Boundaries for
(FRL No. 8931–02–R3) received in the Office of 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Plants’’ (RIN1018–BF82) received in the Office
the President of the Senate on September 21, Public Works. of the President of the Senate on September
2021; to the Committee on Environment and EC–2260. A communication from the Direc- 13, 2021; to the Committee on Environment
Public Works. tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Reactor and Public Works.
EC–2252. A communication from the Asso- Regulation, Nuclear Regulatory Commis- EC–2268. A communication from the Chief
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and
ment Division, Environmental Protection port of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Safety Evalua- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior,
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tion of Technical Specifications Task Force transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Traveler TSTF–554, ‘Revise Reactor Coolant a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened
AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 24- Leakage Requirements’ ’’ received in the Of- Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Non-
hour PM2.5 NAAQS Serious Area Plan’’ (FRL fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- essential Experimental Population of the
No. 8909–02–R10) received in the Office of the tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- California Condor in the Pacific Northwest’’
President of the Senate on September 21, ronment and Public Works. (RIN1018–BC65) received in the Office of the
2021; to the Committee on Environment and EC–2261. A communication from the Chief President of the Senate on September 13,
Public Works. of the Federal Duck Stamp Office, Fish and 2021; to the Committee on Environment and
EC–2253. A communication from the Asso- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Public Works.
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2269. A communication from the Chief
ment Division, Environmental Protection a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Migratory Bird of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior,
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Stamp) Contest’’ (RIN1018–BF62) received on transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
Iowa; Polk County; State Implementation September 15, 2021; to the Committee on En- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened
Plan’’ (FRL No. 8711–02–R7) received in the vironment and Public Works. Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical
Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- EC–2262. A communication from the Chief Habitat for Yellow Lance’’ (RIN1018–BD08)
tember 21, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- of the Branch of Conservation, Permits, and received in the Office of the President of the
ronment and Public Works. Regulations, Fish and Wildlife Service, De- Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com-
EC–2254. A communication from the Asso- partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- mittee on Environment and Public Works.
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2270. A communication from the Chief
ment Division, Environmental Protection ‘‘Migratory Bird Hunting; 2021–2022 Seasons of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the for Certain Migratory Game Birds’’ Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior,
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; (RIN1018–BE34) received in the Office of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
North Carolina; Mecklenburg Miscellaneous President of the Senate on September 21, a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened
Rules Revisions’’ (FRL No. 8939–02–R4) re- 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Wildlife and Plants; Revision of the Critical
ceived in the Office of the President of the Public Works. Habitat Designation for the Jaguar in Com-
Senate on September 21, 2021; to the Com- EC–2263. A communication from the Biolo- pliance With a Court Order’’ (RIN1018–AX13)
mittee on Environment and Public Works. gist of the Branch of Delisting and Foreign received in the Office of the President of the
EC–2255. A communication from the Asso- Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com-
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant mittee on Environment and Public Works.
ment Division, Environmental Protection to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endan- EC–2271. A communication from the Chief
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Removing Arenaria cumberlandensis (Cum- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior,
AL; NOx SIP Call and Removal of CAIR; Cor- berland Sandwort) From the Federal List of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
rection’’ (FRL No. 8975–02–R4) received in the Endangered and Threatened Plants’’ a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened
Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- (RIN1018–BD82) received in the Office of the Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Sta-
tember 21, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- President of the Senate on September 13, tus for the Sierra Nevada Distinct Popu-
ronment and Public Works. 2021; to the Committee on Environment and lation Segment of the Sierra Nevada Red
EC–2256. A communication from the Asso- Public Works. Fox’’ (RIN1018–BC62) received in the Office of
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- EC–2264. A communication from the Biolo- the President of the Senate on September 13,
ment Division, Environmental Protection gist of the Branch of Delisting and Foreign 2021; to the Committee on Environment and
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- Public Works.
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Significant New ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant EC–2272. A communication from the Chief
Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endan- of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and
(20–9.B)’’ ((RIN2070–AB27) (FRL No. 8214–02– gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior,
OCSPP)) received in the Office of the Presi- Removing Trifolium Stoloniferum (Running transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
dent of the Senate on September 21, 2021; to Buffalo Clover) From the Federal List of En- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened
the Committee on Environment and Public dangered and Threatened Wildlife’’ (RIN1018– Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical
Works. BC80) received in the Office of the President Habitat for Suwannee Moccasinshell’’
EC–2257. A communication from the Asso- of the Senate on September 13, 2021; to the (RIN1018–BD09) received in the Office of the
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- Committee on Environment and Public President of the Senate on September 13,
ment Division, Environmental Protection Works. 2021; to the Committee on Environment and
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–2265. A communication from the Chief Public Works.
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Significant New of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and EC–2273. A communication from the Chief
Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and
(21–1.B)’’ ((RIN2070–AB27) (FRL No. 8320–01– transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior,
OCSPP)) received in the Office of the Presi- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
dent of the Senate on September 21, 2021; to Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened
the Committee on Environment and Public Habitat for Candy Darter’’ (RIN1018–BD15) Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for
Works. received in the Office of the President of the Beardless Chinchweed and Designation of
EC–2258. A communication from the Asso- Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- Critical Habitat’’ (RIN1018–BD35) received in
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- mittee on Environment and Public Works. the Office of the President of the Senate on
ment Division, Environmental Protection EC–2266. A communication from the Chief September 13, 2021; to the Committee on En-
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and vironment and Public Works.
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Arizona: Final Au- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, EC–2274. A communication from the Chief
thorization of State Hazardous Waste Man- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and
agement Program Revisions’’ (FRL No. 8828– a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior,
02–R9) received in the Office of the President Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
of the Senate on September 21, 2021; to the Habitat for the Western Distinct Population a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened
Committee on Environment and Public Segment of the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo’’ Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Sta-

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Works. (RIN1018–BE29) received in the Office of the tus With Section 4(d) Rule for Neuse River
EC–2259. A communication from the Direc- President of the Senate on September 13, Waterdog, Endangered Species Status for
tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- 2021; to the Committee on Environment and Carolina Madtom, and Designations of Crit-
clear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regu- Public Works. ical Habitat’’ (RIN1018–BC28) received in the
latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–2267. A communication from the Chief Office of the President of the Senate on Sep-
to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Envi-
latory Guide (RG) 1.21 Rev 3, Measuring, Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, ronment and Public Works.

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S6778 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2021
EC–2275. A communication from the Chief EC–2282. A communication from the Regu- EC–2291. A communication from the Assist-
of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare ant General Counsel for Regulatory Services,
Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, and Medicaid Services, Department of Office of Elementary and Secondary Edu-
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Health and Human Services, transmitting, cation, Department of Education, transmit-
a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of ‘‘Medicare Program; FY 2022 Hospice Wage titled ‘‘Final Requirements; American Res-
Critical Habitat for the Northern Spotted Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice cue Plan Act Homeless Children and Youth
Owl; Delay of Effective Date’’ (RIN1018–BF01) Conditions of Participation Updates, Hospice Program’’ (RIN1801–AA24) received in the Of-
received in the Office of the President of the and Home Health Quality Reporting Pro- fice of the President of the Senate on Sep-
Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- gram Requirements’’ (RIN0938–AU41) re- tember 14, 2021; to the Committee on Health,
mittee on Environment and Public Works. ceived in the Office of the President of the Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EC–2276. A communication from the Chief Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- EC–2292. A communication from the Assist-
of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and mittee on Finance.
Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, ant General Counsel for Regulatory Services,
EC–2283. A communication from the Regu- Office of Elementary and Secondary Edu-
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare
a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened cation, Department of Education, transmit-
and Medicaid Services, Department of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en-
Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of Health and Human Services, transmitting,
Critical Habitat for the Northern Spotted titled ‘‘Final Priorities - Effective Educator
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Development Division’’ (34 CFR Chapter II)
Owl; Delay of Effective Date’’ (RIN1018–BF01) ‘‘Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Pro-
received in the Office of the President of the received in the Office of the President of the
spective Payment Systems for Acute Care Senate on September 14, 2021; to the Com-
Senate on September 13, 2021; to the Com- Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital
mittee on Environment and Public Works. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Prospective Payment System and Policy Pensions.
EC–2277. A communication from the Chief
Changes and Fiscal Year 2022 Rates; Quality
of the Domestic Listing Branch, Fish and EC–2293. A communication from the Dep-
Programs and Medicare Promoting Inter-
Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, uty Assistant General Counsel for Regu-
operability Program Requirements for Eligi-
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of latory Services, Office of Elementary and
ble Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals;
a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Secondary Education, Department of Edu-
Changes to Medicaid Provider Enrollment;
Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical cation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
and Changes to the Medicare Shared Savings
Habitat for the Northern Mexican report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Priority and
Gartersnake’’ (RIN1018–BD96) received in the Program’’ (RIN0938–AU56) received in the Of-
Definition - Teacher and School Leader In-
Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- fice of the President of the Senate on Sep-
centive (TSL) Program’’ (34 CFR Chapter II)
tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Envi- tember 21, 2021; to the Committee on Fi-
received in the Office of the President of the
ronment and Public Works. nance.
EC–2284. A communication from the Assist- Senate on September 14, 2021; to the Com-
EC–2278. A communication from the Regu- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and
lations Writer, Office of Regulations and Re- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart-
ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Pensions.
ports Clearance, Social Security Administra- EC–2294. A communication from the Com-
tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended,
the report of the texts and background state- pliance Specialist, Wage and Hour Division,
port of a rule entitled ‘‘Removing the Wait- Department of Labor, transmitting, pursu-
ing Period for Entitlement to Social Secu- ments of international agreements, other
than treaties (List 2021–0107 - 2021–0110); to ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Re-
rity Disability Insurance Benefits for Indi- scission of Joint Employer Status Under the
viduals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis’’ the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC–2285. A communication from the Assist- Fair Labor Standards Act Rule’’ (RIN1235–
(RIN0960–AI59) received in the Office of the
ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- AA37) received in the Office of the President
President of the Senate on September 13,
ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the pro tempore of the Senate; to the Committee
2021; to the Committee on Finance.
EC–2279. A communication from the Regu- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare the report of the texts and background state- EC–2295. A communication from the Direc-
and Medicaid Services, Department of ments of international agreements, other tor of Regulations and Policy Management
Health and Human Services, transmitting, than treaties (List 2021–0095 - 2021–0104); to Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De-
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Committee on Foreign Relations. partment of Health and Human Services,
‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilita- EC–2286. A communication from the In- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
tion Facility Prospective Payment System spector General or the Railroad Retirement a rule entitled ‘‘Regulations Regarding ’In-
for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 and Updates to Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- tended Uses’’’ (RIN0910–AI47) received in the
the IRF Quality Reporting Program; Pay- port relative to the Board’s budget request Office of the President of the Senate on Sep-
ment for Complex Rehabilitative Wheel- for fiscal year 2023; to the Committee on tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Health,
chairs and Related Accessories (Including Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Seating Systems) and Seat and Back Cush- EC–2287. A communication from the Board EC–2296. A communication from the Direc-
ions Furnished in Connection with Such Members, Railroad Retirement Board, trans- tor of Regulations and Policy Management
Wheelchairs’’ (RIN0938–AU38) received in the mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De-
Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- the Board’s budget request for fiscal year partment of Health and Human Services,
tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Fi- 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
nance. Labor, and Pensions. a rule entitled ‘‘Tobacco Products; Required
EC–2280. A communication from the Regu- EC–2288. A communication from the Sec-
Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Adver-
lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare retary of Health and Human Services, trans-
tisements; Delayed Effective Date’’
and Medicaid Services, Department of mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled
(RIN0910–AI39) received in the Office of the
Health and Human Services, transmitting, ‘‘Delays in Approvals of Applications Re-
President of the Senate on September 21,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled lated to Citizen Petitions and Petitions for
2021; to the Committee on Health, Education,
‘‘Medicare Program; FY 2022 Inpatient Psy- Stay of Agency Action for Fiscal Year 2020’’;
Labor, and Pensions.
chiatric Facilities Prospective Payment Sys- to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions. EC–2297. A communication from the Direc-
tem and Quality Reporting Updates for Fis-
EC–2289. A communication from the Sec- tor of Regulations and Policy Management
cal Year Beginning October 1, 2021 (FY 2022)’’
retary of Labor and the Director of the Pen- Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De-
(RIN0938–AU40) received in the Office of the
sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation, trans- partment of Health and Human Services,
President of the Senate on September 13,
mitting, pursuant to law, the Pension Ben- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
2021; to the Committee on Finance.
EC–2281. A communication from the Regu- efit Guaranty Corporation’s fiscal year 2020 a rule entitled ‘‘Listing of Color Additives
lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Actuarial Evaluation of the Expected Oper- Exempt From Certification; Butterfly Pea
and Medicaid Services, Department of ations and Status of the PBGC Funds; to the Flower Extract’’ (21 CFR Part 73) received in
Health and Human Services, transmitting, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and the Office of the President of the Senate on
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Pensions. September 21, 2021; to the Committee on
‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment EC–2290. A communication from the Assist- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled ant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, EC–2298. A communication from the Com-
Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Office of Elementary and Secondary Edu- pliance Specialist, Wage and Hour Division,
Reporting Program and Value-Based Pur- cation, Department of Education, transmit- Department of Labor, transmitting, pursu-

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chasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Re-
2022; and Technical Correction to Long-Term titled ‘‘Final Priorities and Requirement - scission of Joint Employer Status Under the
Care Facilities Physical Environment Re- Innovative Approaches to Literacy’’ (34 CFR Fair Labor Standards Act Rule: Delay of Ef-
quirements’’ (RIN0938–AU36) received in the Chapter II) received in the Office of the fective Date’’ (RIN1235–AA37) received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- President of the Senate on September 14, Office of the President of the Senate on Sep-
tember 13, 2021; to the Committee on Fi- 2021; to the Committee on Health, Education, tember 21, 2021; to the Committee on Health,
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September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6779
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. 2891. A bill to amend title 35, United By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr.
JOINT RESOLUTIONS States Code, to address matters relating to PORTMAN):
the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the S. 2902. A bill to modernize Federal infor-
The following bills and joint resolu- United States Patent and Trademark Office, mation security management, and for other
tions were introduced, read the first and for other purposes; to the Committee on purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se-
and second times by unanimous con- the Judiciary. curity and Governmental Affairs.
sent, and referred as indicated: By Mr. WARNER: f
By Ms. WARREN: S. 2892. A bill to provide for continuing ap-
S. 2882. A bill to amend certain banking propriations in the event of a lapse in appro- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND
laws to establish requirements for bank priations under the normal appropriations SENATE RESOLUTIONS
mergers, and for other purposes; to the Com- process, other than for the legislative branch The following concurrent resolutions
mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- and the Executive Office of the President; to and Senate resolutions were read, and
fairs. the Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. KELLY (for himself and Ms.
referred (or acted upon), as indicated:
By Mr. KAINE (for himself and Mr.
WARNER): SINEMA): By Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr.
S. 2883. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 2893. A bill to require the Secretary of PORTMAN):
enue Code of 1986 to allow rehabilitation ex- Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley S. Res. 394. A resolution recognizing the
penditures for public school buildings to Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its
qualify for rehabilitation credit; to the Com- County, Arizona; to the Committee on En- mission to provide an independent source of
mittee on Finance. ergy and Natural Resources. news to closed societies in Asia; to the Com-
By Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. By Mr. CRUZ: mittee on Foreign Relations.
SCHATZ): S. 2894. A bill to require the imposition of By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr.
S. 2884. A bill to amend the Food, Agri- sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG BLUNT, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms.
culture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 pursuant to the Countering America’s Adver- CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. WICKER, Mr. BEN-
to provide research and extension grants to saries Through Sanctions Act; to the Com- NET, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mrs. FEIN-
combat plant pests and noxious weeds that mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- STEIN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. CARDIN, Mr.
impact coffee plants, and for other purposes; fairs. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. SMITH, Mr. REED,
to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, By Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. COONS, Mr. BOOKER,
and Forestry. Ms. LUMMIS, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. LEE, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr.
By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. and Mr. MARSHALL): WARNOCK, Mr. CASEY, Mr. KELLY, Mr.
HIRONO): S. 2895. A bill to prohibit the Department PADILLA, Mr. KING, Ms. DUCKWORTH,
S. 2885. A bill to amend the Food, Agri- of Transportation and other agencies from Mr. BROWN, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. HIRONO,
culture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 promulgating rules requiring a person to Mr. WARNER, Ms. ROSEN, and Mr.
to modify the macadamia tree health initia- provide proof of COVID–19 vaccination in HEINRICH):
tive, and for other purposes; to the Com- order to engage in interstate commerce or S. Res. 395. A resolution recognizing Sep-
mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- travel, and for other purposes; to the Com- tember 28, 2021, as ‘‘National Voter Registra-
estry. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tion Day’’; considered and agreed to.
By Mr. BARRASSO: tation. By Mr. MORAN (for himself, Mr.
S. 2886. A bill to amend title 54, United By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. TESTER, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. REED, Mr.
States Code, to authorize the donation and WYDEN, Mr. GRASSLEY, and Mr. COTTON, Mr. BRAUN, and Mr.
distribution of capes, horns, and antlers from LANKFORD): WARNOCK):
wildlife management activities carried out S. 2896. A bill to amend the Energy Reorga- S. Res. 396. A resolution commemorating
on National Park System land; to the Com- nization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower the centennial of the dedication of the Tomb
mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. rights and protections, and for other pur- of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Na-
By Mr. PADILLA (for himself, Ms. COL- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- tional Cemetery; considered and agreed to.
LINS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. ural Resources. By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr.
HICKENLOOPER, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. By Mr. BURR: RUBIO, and Mr. BLUNT):
S. 2897. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. Res. 397. A resolution recognizing the
SMITH, Mr. KING, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr.
enue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclu- 25th Anniversary of the National Geospatial-
BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MURPHY, Mr.
sion from gross income for qualified scholar- Intelligence Agency; considered and agreed
WYDEN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. VAN HOL-
ships does not apply to athletic scholarships to.
LEN, Mr. OSSOFF, Mrs. GILLIBRAND,
Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. if the recipient receives certain income de- f
MARKEY, Mr. PETERS, Ms. WARREN, rived from the recipient’s name, image, or
ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS
and Ms. DUCKWORTH): likeness; to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2887. A bill to codify the existing Out- By Mr. YOUNG: S. 337
door Recreation Legacy Partnership Pro- S. 2898. A bill to amend title III of the So- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the
gram of the National Park Service, and for cial Security Act to provide for improve- names of the Senator from South Caro-
other purposes; to the Committee on Energy ments to State unemployment systems and lina (Mr. SCOTT) and the Senator from
and Natural Resources. to strengthen program integrity, and for
Arizona (Mr. KELLY) were added as co-
By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: other purposes; to the Committee on Fi-
S. 2888. A bill to reduce passenger, crew- nance. sponsors of S. 337, a bill to establish a
member, and airport personnel risk of expo- By Mr. OSSOFF (for himself, Mr. DUR- Senior Scams Prevention Advisory
sure to COVID–19, decrease the risk of trans- BIN, and Mr. GRASSLEY): Council.
mission of COVID–19 on board aircraft and to S. 2899. A bill to require the Director of the S. 535
United States destination communities Bureau of Prisons to address deficiencies and At the request of Ms. ERNST, the
through air travel, and protect children and make necessary upgrades to the security name of the Senator from Oklahoma
other vulnerable individuals by preventing camera and radio systems of the Bureau of
(Mr. LANKFORD) was added as a cospon-
further spread of COVID–19 in the United Prisons to ensure the health and safety of
States; to the Committee on Commerce, employees and inmates; to the Committee on sor of S. 535, a bill to authorize the lo-
Science, and Transportation. the Judiciary. cation of a memorial on the National
By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Ms. By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. DUR- Mall to commemorate and honor the
KLOBUCHAR): BIN, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. KAINE, Mr. VAN members of the Armed Forces that
S. 2889. A bill to amend the Consolidated HOLLEN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. MERKLEY, served on active duty in support of the
Appropriations Act, 2021 to address the tim- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Global War on Terrorism, and for other
ing for the use of funds with respect to Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. SANDERS, and purposes.
grants made to shuttered venue operators; to Mr. MURPHY):
S. 561
the Committee on Small Business and Entre- S. 2900. A bill to suspend the enforcement
preneurship. of certain civil liabilities of Federal employ- At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the
By Ms. ROSEN (for herself, Ms. MUR- ees and contractors during a lapse in appro- name of the Senator from New Mexico
KOWSKI, and Ms. SMITH): priations, and for other purposes; to the (Mr. LUJÁN) was added as a cosponsor
S. 2890. A bill to allow the participants in Committee on Finance. of S. 561, a bill to increase the rates of

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the National Health Service Corps to defer By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself and pay under the statutory pay systems
their obligated service in order to receive Mr. PORTMAN): and for prevailing rate employees by
training in palliative care services; to the S. 2901. A bill to amend title V of the Pub-
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and lic Health Service Act to provide for in- 3.2 percent, and for other purposes.
Pensions. creased oversight of recovery housing, and S. 564
By Mr. LEAHY (for himself and Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the
CORNYN): Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. name of the Senator from New York

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