H.R. 2930, the STOP Act: Congressional Record, January 19, 2022
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Page E49 of the Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks for January 19, 2022, in interleaved columns. One tribute describes a career including service as district director for John D. Dingell, Executive Director of the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance, election to the Dearborn City Council in 1990 and seventeen years as Council President. Remarks on H.R. 2930, the STOP Act, quote Chairwoman Leger Fernandez saying the version reflects negotiations with Tribal leaders, Federal agency experts and the Authentic Tribal Art Dealers Association. Another remark praises Texans who travel to the state capitol in Austin to voice support for the sanctity of life.
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January 19, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E49
and district director for Congressman John D. This melding of concerns was eloquently stat- traveling to Washington and voicing their sup-
Dingell, then as a chief of staff in the Michigan ed on the House floor by Chairwoman LEGER port for sanctity of life. Even more travel to our
State Senate, and in serving as the Executive FERNANDEZ, The STOP Act’s sponsor who told state Capitol in Austin or advance the cause
Director of the Southeast Michigan Community the House that: ‘‘This version reflects negotia- in our local communities.
Alliance (SEMCA). In 1990, he was first elect- tions with Tribal leaders, Federal agency ex- Your engagement is humbling and gives me
ed to the Dearborn City Council, serving for perts, and the Authentic Tribal Art Dealers As- faith that we can become the pro-life genera-
seventeen years as Council President. In sociation,’’ all of whom are impacted by the tion.
2006, he was sworn in as the Mayor of Dear- legislation. Chairwoman LEGER FERNANDEZ I urge my colleagues to join me in recog-
born after the passing of Mayor Michael Guido comments on the melding of stakeholder con- nizing the pro-life and faith leaders here at our
and was officially elected to the role in a spe- cerns were reinforced by Ranking Member Nation’s Capital and join us in the fight to pro-
cial election in 2007. WESTERMAN on the House floor when he stat- tect innocent human life.
During his tenure as Mayor, Mr. O’Reilly has ed: ‘‘I want to thank the sponsor of the legisla-
been a champion for economic growth and de- tion for working with stakeholders impacted by f
velopment within the city, as well as for im- this bill, including the Acoma, the Pueblo, the
proving Dearborn’s neighborhoods for all. Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association, the De- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Under his leadership, downtown was revital- partment of the Interior, the Department of
ized, and the city has continued to be recog- Justice, and others.’’ Clearly, there was bipar- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4,
nized as a center of culture, industry, and in- tisan recognition that the concerns expressed agreed to by the Senate of February 4,
novation. Mr. O’Reilly was highly involved in by the bill’s various stakeholders were legiti- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys-
many state and community organizations, as mate and had to be incorporated into the final tem for a computerized schedule of all
the chair of the Downriver Community Con- product. I am providing here, for the record, meetings and hearings of Senate com-
ference in 2014, President of the Michigan the ways in which The STOP Act meets the mittees, subcommittees, joint commit-
Municipal League in 2015, and was appointed concerns of all the stakeholders mentioned by tees, and committees of conference.
to the Executive Committee of the Michigan Chairwoman LEGER FERNANDEZ and Ranking This title requires all such committees
Economic Development Corporation by Gov- Member WESTERMAN, which should dispel the to notify the Office of the Senate Daily
ernor Rick Snyder in 2016. Ever the advocate fears of those opposed to bill. For starters, the Digest—designated by the Rules Com-
for his city, he served on the board of direc- bill does not ban all exports of Native Amer- mittee—of the time, place and purpose
tors for the Dearborn Education Foundation, ican items as some fear. The bill only prohibits of the meetings, when scheduled and
the West Dearborn Downtown Development the export of items in violation of NAGPRA any cancellations or changes in the
Authority, and the East Dearborn Downtown and ARPA, no other items for export are pro- meetings as they occur.
Development Authority. He resides in his be- hibited. In fact, the bill clearly states: ‘‘an item As an additional procedure along
loved Dearborn with his wife Christina, and to- made solely for commercial purposes is pre- with the computerization of this infor-
gether they have three children Devon, Sean, sumed to not qualify as an Item Requiring Ex- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily
and Dylan. port Certification;’’ while an additional provi- Digest will prepare this information for
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join sion specifies that Certification requirements printing in the Extensions of Remarks
me in honoring Former Mayor John O’Reilly. be ‘‘sufficiently specific precise to ensure that section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
We are grateful for his years spent serving the an export certification is required only for on Monday and Wednesday of each
citizens of Dearborn. Personally, I am thankful Items Requiring Export Certification.’’ Clearly, week.
for Jack’s years of friendship, counsel, and ad- the bill provides for a targeted ban on the ex- Meetings scheduled for Thursday,
vice to my late husband John and I, he is port of illegal items, not the broad ban oppo- January 20, 2022 may be found in the
someone who can always be counted on. I nents fear. The facts dispel the fear that cer- Daily Digest of today’s RECORD.
join with his family, friends, and colleagues in tification provenance requirements would lead MEETINGS SCHEDULED
extending my best wishes to him in retirement. to a de-facto export ban given the limited
f provenance of many items. The fact is the bill FEBRUARY 1
explicitly states: ‘‘include all available informa- 10 a.m.
PERSONAL EXPLANATION tion regarding the provenance,’’ so the bill Committee on Foreign Relations
clearly only requires ‘‘available information’’ To hold hearings to examine Sudan’s im-
HON. GARY J. PALMER and does not require the historical provenance periled transition, focusing on United
OF ALABAMA of the item. Finally, opponents fear that The States policy in the wake of the Octo-
ber 25th coup.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STOP Act placed the burden of proof on the
SD–106/VTC
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 citizen, not the government. In fact, the bill 3 p.m.
had no need to address this issue. It is a Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
Mr. PALMER. Madam Speaker, I was un- foundational principal of our democratic sys- sources
able to vote on January 12–13, 2022, due to tem of laws and governance that the burden To hold hearings to examine the state of
testing positive for COVID. Had I been of proof is on the government, not the citizen. the U.S. territories.
present, I would have voted YEA on rollcall In conclusion, I would like to, once again, con- SD–366
No. 4; YEA on rollcall No. 5; NAY on rollcall gratulate the House for passing The Stop Act
No. 6; NAY on rollcall No. 7; NAY on rollcall and urge all to consider these facts. FEBRUARY 2
No. 8; and NAY on rollcall No. 9. 10 a.m.
f
f Committee on Armed Services
STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH Committee on Foreign Relations
H.R. 2930, THE STOP ACT THE MARCH FOR LIFE To receive a closed joint briefing on U.S.
policy on Afghanistan.
HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN HON. VAN TAYLOR
CVC–200
RADEWAGEN OF TEXAS FEBRUARY 3
OF AMERICAN SAMOA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise To hold hearings to examine the nomina-
Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Madam Speaker, I rise to stand in solidarity with the many Americans, tions of Maria Duaime Robinson, of
as an original sponsor of H.R. 2930, The including my constituents from Texas’ Third Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Sec-
STOP Act, to celebrate the House’s passage Congressional District, who are here at our retary (Office of Electricity), and Jo-
of this important legislation and to express my seph F. DeCarolis, of North Carolina,
Nation’s Capital to march for the right to life.
to be Administrator of the Energy In-
disappointment over the fears that led to 57 of As a father of three wonderful daughters, I formation Administration, both of the
my colleagues voting against the bill and will know how precious each life is and I strongly Department of Energy, and Laura Dan-
lay out the facts to dispel those fears. The fact believe it should be protected at every stage. iel-Davis, of Virginia, to be an Assist-
is the bill incorporates the concerns of the var- Every year, I am awed by the outpouring of ant Secretary of the Interior.
ious stakeholders impacted by the legislation. love and passion so many Texans show by SD–366
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