Introduction of Bills (Cong. Rec., Dec. 7, 2021)

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Congressional Record, Senate, December 7, 2021 (pages S8961 and S8962). Executive communications received on November 30, 2021 include a report from the Board of Governors on remaining obstacles to the efficient and timely circulation of coins, an Internal Revenue Service rule on a safe harbor, and a Department of the Treasury rule entitled Syrian Sanctions Regulations. Introduced bills include Cruz's bill requiring sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG and Blackburn's bill on the shuttered venue operators grant program. Concurrent resolutions on the Capitol rotunda and catafalque for Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas, were considered and agreed to.

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December 7, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8961
the Mary M. Dumais Memorial Fund, EXECUTIVE AND OTHER report of a rule entitled ‘‘Addition of Natural
an endowment fund named for his wife COMMUNICATIONS Gas Processing Facilities to the Toxics Re-
that assists women who face challenges lease Inventory’’ (FRL No. 5879–02–OCSPP)
The following communications were received in the Office of the President of the
entering or advancing in the work- laid before the Senate, together with Senate on November 30, 2021; to the Com-
force. John’s enthusiasm and desire to accompanying papers, reports, and doc- mittee on Environment and Public Works.
tackle serious community issues reveal uments, and were referred as indicated: EC–2770. A communication from the Regu-
a deep understanding of the true value EC–2762. A communication from the Chair- lations Writer, Office of Regulations and Re-
of service and reflect the profound man of the Board of Governors, Federal Re- ports Clearance, Social Security Administra-
sense of community that defines our serve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re-
State. a report on the remaining obstacles to the port of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Expira-
I have known John for decades. As efficient and timely circulation of $1 coins; tion Dates for Three Body System Listings’’
to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and (RIN0960–AI56) received in the Office of the
State senator, Governor of New Hamp-
Urban Affairs. President of the Senate on November 30,
shire, and now U.S. Senator, I have 2021; to the Committee on Finance.
crossed paths with him at many meet- EC–2763. A communication from the Sanc-
tions Regulations Advisor, Office of Foreign EC–2771. A communication from the
ings and events around the State, in- Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Branch Chief of the Legal Processing Divi-
cluding just last month at a supply transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of sion, Internal Revenue Service, Department
chain event in Manchester. I always a rule entitled ‘‘Syrian Sanctions Regula- of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to
welcome his perspective and advice on tions’’ (31 CFR Part 542) received in the Of- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Home-
ways we can strengthen the retail food fice of the President of the Senate on No- owner Assistance Fund safe harbor’’ (Rev.
vember 30, 2021; to the Committee on Bank- Proc. 2021–47) received in the Office of the
industry. His wisdom was especially
ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. President of the Senate on November 30,
vital in the past year and a half as the 2021; to the Committee on Finance.
industry navigated the challenges of a EC–2764. A communication from the Direc-
tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit EC–2772. A communication from the Sec-
global pandemic and Granite Staters Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- retary of Health and Human Services, trans-
counted on grocery stores to keep food ant to law, the report of a rule entitled mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled
on their tables. We relied on this essen- ‘‘Computer-Security Incident Notification ‘‘Fiscal Year 2020 Review of Medicare’s Pro-
tial workforce, just as these retailers Requirements for Banking Organizations and gram for Oversight of Accrediting Organiza-
relied on John for guidance through Their Bank Service Providers’’ (RIN3064– tions and the Clinical Laboratory Improve-
AF59) received in the Office of the President ment Validation Program’’; to the Com-
tough times.
of the Senate on November 30, 2021; to the mittee on Finance.
On behalf of the people of New Hamp-
shire, I ask my colleagues and all Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban f
Affairs.
Americans to join me in thanking John EC–2765. A communication from the Asso- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND
Dumais for his years of service and ad- ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- JOINT RESOLUTIONS
vocacy and wishing him all the best in ment Division, Environmental Protection The following bills and joint resolu-
the years ahead.∑ Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
tions were introduced, read the first
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Additional Revised
f Air Quality Designations for the 2015 Ozone and second times by unanimous con-
National Ambient Air Quality Standards: El sent, and referred as indicated:
MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Paso County, Texas and Weld County, Colo- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and
rado’’ (FRL No. 8260.1–02–OAR) received in Ms. SMITH):
Messages from the President of the
the Office of the President of the Senate on S. 3319. A bill to designate the facility of
United States were communicated to November 30, 2021; to the Committee on En- the United States Postal Service located at
the Senate by Mr. Swann, one of his vironment and Public Works. 155 Main Avenue West in Winsted, Min-
secretaries. EC–2766. A communication from the Asso- nesota, as the ‘‘James A. Rogers Jr. Post Of-
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- fice’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu-
f ment Division, Environmental Protection rity and Governmental Affairs.
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and
EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED report of a rule entitled ‘‘Louisiana: Incorpo- Ms. SMITH):
In executive session the Presiding Of- ration by Reference of Approved State Haz- S. 3320. A bill to designate the facility of
ficer laid before the Senate messages ardous Waste Management Program’’ (FRL the United States Postal Service located at
No. 9240–02–R6) received in the Office of the 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Min-
from the President of the United President of the Senate on November 30, nesota, as the ‘‘Charles P. Nord Post Office’’;
States submitting sundry nominations 2021; to the Committee on Environment and to the Committee on Homeland Security and
and a withdrawal which were referred Public Works. Governmental Affairs.
to the appropriate committees. EC–2767. A communication from the Asso- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and
(The messages received today are ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- Ms. SMITH):
printed at the end of the Senate pro- ment Division, Environmental Protection S. 3321. A bill to designate the facility of
ceedings.) Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the United States Postal Service located at
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Partial Approval 317 Blattner Drive in Avon, Minnesota, as
f and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality Im- the ‘‘W.O.C. Kort Miller Plantenberg Post
plementation Plans; California; San Joaquin Office’’; to the Committee on Homeland Se-
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Valley Serious Area and Section 189(d) Plan curity and Governmental Affairs.
for Attainment of the 1997 annual PM2.5 By Mr. CRUZ:
At 12:23 p.m., a message from the NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 8644–01–R9) received in S. 3322. A bill to require the imposition of
House of Representatives, delivered by the Office of the President of the Senate on sanctions with respect to Nord Stream 2 AG;
Mrs. Alli, one of its reading clerks, an- November 30, 2021; to the Committee on En- to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
nounced that the House has passed the vironment and Public Works. Urban Affairs.
following bill, in which it requests the EC–2768. A communication from the Asso- By Mr. CRAMER (for himself and Mr.
concurrence of the Senate: ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- BLUMENTHAL):
ment Division, Environmental Protection S. 3323. A bill to require the Secretary of
H.R. 2930. An act to enhance protections of Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Veterans Affairs to make certain improve-
Native American tangible cultural heritage, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clean Air Plans; ments to the Veterans Justice Outreach Pro-
and for other purposes. California; San Joaquin Valley Moderate gram, and for other purposes; to the Com-
At 9:45 p.m., a message from the Area Plan and Reclassification as Serious mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.
House of Representatives, delivered by Nonattainment for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS; By Mr. BLUMENTHAL:
Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Contingency Measures for the 2006 PM2.5 S. 3324. A bill to establish requirements for
nounced that the House has passed the NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 8846–02–R9) received in quality and discard dates that are, at the op-

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the Office of the President of the Senate on tion of food labelers, included in food pack-
following bill, with an amendment, in
November 30, 2021; to the Committee on En- aging, and for other purposes; to the Com-
which it requests the concurrence of vironment and Public Works. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and
the Senate: EC–2769. A communication from the Asso- Pensions.
S. 610. An act to address behavioral health ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage- By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Ms.
and well-being among health care profes- ment Division, Environmental Protection CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. HAGERTY, Ms.
sionals. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. WARNOCK):

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S8962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 7, 2021
S. 3325. A bill to make companies that sup- S. Con. Res. 22. A concurrent resolution ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the Senator
port venues and events eligible for grants providing for the use of the catafalque situ- from Colorado (Mr. HICKENLOOPER)
under the shuttered venue operators grant ated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol were added as cosponsors of S. 797, a
program, and for other purposes; to the Com- Visitor Center in connection with memorial
bill to require transparency, account-
mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- services to be conducted in the rotunda of
ship. the Capitol for the Honorable Robert Joseph ability, and protections for consumers
By Mr. HAWLEY: Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas; online.
S. 3326. A bill to modify Department of De- considered and agreed to. S. 864
fense printed circuit board acquisition re- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. At the request of Mr. KAINE, the
strictions, and for other purposes; to the BLUNT, Mr. SCHUMER, and Mr. MCCON- name of the Senator from Louisiana
Committee on Armed Services. NELL): (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon-
By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. S. Con. Res. 23. A concurrent resolution au-
MANCHIN, Mr. BROWN, and Mr. DUR-
sor of S. 864, a bill to extend Federal
thorizing the use of the rotunda of the Cap-
BIN): itol for the lying in state of the remains of Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-
S. 3327. A bill to amend the Controlled Sub- the Honorable Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator term programs.
stances Act to require the Attorney General from the State of Kansas; considered and S. 1089
to make procurement quotas for opioid anal- agreed to. At the request of Mrs. BLACKBURN,
gesics publicly available, and for other pur- the name of the Senator from Indiana
poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. f
(Mr. YOUNG) was added as a cosponsor
By Ms. SMITH (for herself and Mr. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS
LUJÁN):
of S. 1089, a bill to direct the Govern-
S. 3328. A bill to amend the Indian Civil S. 56 ment Accountability Office to evaluate
Rights Act of 1968 to extend the jurisdiction At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the appropriate coverage of assistive tech-
of tribal courts to cover crimes involving name of the Senator from New Mexico nologies provided to patients who expe-
sexual violence, and for other purposes; to rience amputation or live with limb
(Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon-
the Committee on Indian Affairs. difference.
By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. HEIN- sor of S. 56, a bill to amend the Public
Health Service Act to authorize grants S. 1532
RICH, and Ms. SINEMA):
S. 3329. A bill to reauthorize the U.S. Cus- for training and support services for At the request of Mr. KAINE, the
toms and Border Protection Donations Ac- families and caregivers of people living name of the Senator from Delaware
ceptance Program and for other purposes; to with Alzheimer’s disease or a related (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor
the Committee on Homeland Security and dementia. of S. 1532, a bill to provide a work op-
Governmental Affairs. portunity tax credit for military
S. 411
By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mrs. spouses and to provide for flexible
FISCHER, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the
spending arrangements for childcare
THUNE): name of the Senator from Maine (Mr.
S. 3330. A bill to prohibit the use of exploit- services for uniformed services fami-
KING) was added as a cosponsor of S.
ative and deceptive practices by large online lies.
411, a bill to improve Federal efforts
operators and to promote consumer welfare S. 1548
with respect to the prevention of ma-
in the use of behavioral research by such
ternal mortality, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. LUJÁN, the
providers; to the Committee on Commerce, names of the Senator from Arkansas
Science, and Transportation. poses.
(Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Senator from
By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. S. 586
Louisiana (Mr. CASSIDY) were added as
PORTMAN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the
KELLY):
cosponsors of S. 1548, a bill to amend
names of the Senator from Louisiana the Public Health Service Act to im-
S. 3331. A bill to amend the William M.
(Mr. KENNEDY) and the Senator from prove the diversity of participants in
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author-
ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to improve Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were research on Alzheimer’s disease, and
the semiconductor incentive program of the added as cosponsors of S. 586, a bill to for other purposes.
Department of Commerce; to the Committee amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- S. 1596
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. rity Act to combat the opioid crisis by
At the request of Mr. ROUNDS, the
By Mr. BRAUN (for himself, Mrs. promoting access to non-opioid treat-
BLACKBURN, Mr. ROMNEY, Mr. YOUNG, names of the Senator from Arizona
ments in the hospital outpatient set-
Mr. INHOFE, and Mr. HAGERTY): (Mr. KELLY), the Senator from Iowa
ting.
S. 3332. A bill to amend title XI of the So- (Mr. GRASSLEY), and the Senator from
S. 678
cial Security Act to allow States to promote West Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) were
Medicaid objectives through work or com- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the added as cosponsors of S. 1596, a bill to
munity engagement requirements; to the name of the Senator from Arkansas require the Secretary of the Treasury
Committee on Finance. (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- to mint coins in commemoration of the
f sor of S. 678, a bill to declare English as National World War II Memorial in
SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND the official language of the United Washington, DC, and for other pur-
SENATE RESOLUTIONS States, to establish a uniform English poses.
language rule for naturalization, and S. 1748
The following concurrent resolutions to avoid misconstructions of the
and Senate resolutions were read, and At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the
English language texts of the laws of name of the Senator from North Caro-
referred (or acted upon), as indicated: the United States, pursuant to Con- lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon-
By Mr. SHELBY (for himself and Mr. gress’ powers to provide for the general
TUBERVILLE): sor of S. 1748, a bill to modify the pro-
welfare of the United States and to es- hibition on recognition by United
S. Res. 471. A resolution commemorating
the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farm- tablish a uniform rule of naturalization States courts of certain rights relating
ers Federation and celebrating the long his- under article I, section 8, of the Con- to certain marks, trade names, or com-
tory of the Alabama Farmers Federation stitution. mercial names.
serving as the voice for Alabama agriculture S. 697 S. 1813
and forestry; to the Committee on Agri- At the request of Ms. ROSEN, the At the request of Mr. COONS, the
culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. names of the Senator from Colorado
By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. name of the Senator from North Caro-
RUBIO, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. CASSIDY):
(Mr. HICKENLOOPER) and the Senator lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon-
S. Res. 472. A resolution reaffirming the from Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY) were sor of S. 1813, a bill to direct the Sec-
partnership between the United States and added as cosponsors of S. 697, a bill to retary of Health and Human Services
the Dominican Republic and advancing op- require the Secretary of the Treasury to support research on, and expanded

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portunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, to mint commemorative coins in rec- access to, investigational drugs for
and security cooperation between the two ognition of the Bicentennial of Harriet amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for
nations; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Tubman’s birth.
tions.
other purposes.
S. 797 S. 1858
By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr.
BLUNT, Mr. SCHUMER, and Mr. MCCON- At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the
NELL): names of the Senator from West Vir- name of the Senator from New Mexico

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