Congressional Record, House, March 8, 2022, Page H1345
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A page of the Congressional Record, House, dated March 8, 2022, at page H1345, made up of one-minute speeches. Mr. LaMalfa, under the heading Focusing on Energy, says it is time to focus on the energy crisis and energy costs, and warns of bare shelves of food items. Mr. Norcross, under Helping Starbucks Employees Thrive, says workers are struggling to form a union while the CEO, Kevin Johnson, got a 39 percent raise and a $20 million bonus. Mrs. Miller of Illinois, under Family Farms Are Suffering, says nitrogen fertilizer has doubled in price and blames President Biden's policies for rising costs. The remarks are the speakers' own.
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March 8, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1345
FOCUSING ON ENERGY Everyone will benefit from an Amer- HELPING STARBUCKS EMPLOYEES
(Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given ica that is producing electric vehicles THRIVE
permission to address the House for 1 and one that is truly energy inde- (Mr. NORCROSS asked and was given
minute and to revise and extend his re- pendent. It is time to get serious about permission to address the House for 1
marks.) this. American jobs and national secu- minute.)
Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, it is rity are on the line. Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I am
time to focus on our energy crisis and here to talk about a company you
our energy costs, but that also relates f might have heard about: Starbucks.
to food. They made the $8 cup of coffee a little
In our country, we are already seeing FAMILY FARMS ARE SUFFERING popular.
bare shelves of food items. You might The workers there through the pan-
(Mrs. MILLER of Illinois asked and demic are now struggling to form a
recall years ago when Boris Yeltsin vis- was given permission to address the
ited this country. They took him to a union. Well, Kevin Johnson, the CEO,
House for 1 minute.) got a 39 percent raise. Not bad. The
supermarket, and he was amazed by Mrs. MILLER of Illinois. Mr. Speak-
what was on American shelves. Now, workers took a cut.
er, I rise today to address the critical Those profits didn’t magically ap-
we are moving in the direction of hav- issues facing my fellow farmers. pear. Starbucks didn’t pour their own
ing shelves like in Russia. The world is on fire under President coffee. It was the men and women who
In my home State of California, as Biden and his America last agenda. We went out during the pandemic and
they cut off the water supply, the are seeing skyrocketing costs of crit- went to work. Yet, Kevin Johnson gets
Klamath Basin got zero water last year ical inputs, such as fertilizer. Nitrogen a $20 million bonus.
to farm crops, and in the San Joaquin fertilizer has doubled in price. If Kevin is listening, he should do the
Valley and part of the Sacramento Val- Our fuel prices have reached record right thing.
ley, zero water allocations. highs, and President Biden’s solution is We hear the ethical sourcing that
As we look at conditions around the to beg our enemies in Iran and Ven- Starbucks talks about helping people
world, Russia is deciding to cut off ezuela for more oil. thrive. Well, he needs to do it right
some of the imports of fertilizer, which The supply chain crisis was never ad- here in America and treat his employ-
will make it harder to plant crops. dressed, and farmers are struggling to ees right.
Hungary has decided they are not find parts to repair equipment. Family Mr. Speaker, Kevin should do the
going to export grain anymore this farms are suffering, and every Amer- right thing and take care of his em-
coming year. This is going to have a ican is about to see a drastic increase ployees.
ripple effect through all food supplies in the price of food. f
and certainly on prices. The price of I am afraid for regular Americans.
wheat is way up, maybe 100 percent— b 1215
This yearlong experiment of woke gov-
wheat futures. We are going to feel this ernment has been a disaster. OIL COMPANIES SHOULD NOT
at the stores if we are not planting our PRICE GOUGE
My constituents in the 15th District
own food in this country. (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given
miss President Trump and an agenda
We have the water to do it in Cali- permission to address the House for 1
that put America first.
fornia, but it is all going out in the minute.)
ocean in order to support fish that no Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, the
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longer live there. And the salinity President just announced that he will
issue is misused. ban the importation of Russian oil. It
We have to focus once again. NAVIGATING THE IRS is a tiny fraction of the oil we con-
f (Ms. HOULAHAN asked and was sume, so it shouldn’t mean a big run-up
given permission to address the House in price. In fact, prices have already
CALLING FOR U.S. ENERGY for 1 minute and to revise and extend run up 30 percent since the invasion of
INDEPENDENCE her remarks.) Ukraine, they have already priced it in,
(Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Speaker, as the and they are already profiting from it.
was given permission to address the 2022 tax filing season gets underway, I We need to become energy inde-
House for 1 minute.) rise to draw attention to the issues pendent, as the President pointed out.
Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. that my constituents face when trying We have to break our addiction to Big
Speaker, this week, the House will con- to navigate the IRS. Oil. We need to be self-sufficient on re-
sider a bill to provide both humani- James from Nottingham came to my newables, but we don’t need to price
tarian and military aid to the people of office because his 2020 return was de- gouge the American people on the way
Ukraine. layed for almost a year. Lisa from Ber- there.
We must fortify President Zelensky wyn called us after she learned that a Last year, the oil companies reported
and the Ukrainian people from an clerical error at the IRS had led the record profits, bought back $7 billion
unprovoked attack on an independent Social Security Administration to worth of stock, and had record divi-
country. We must also protect our- claim that she owed them a significant dends. This year, they say there is a $22
selves. amount of money. And Tina from Mal- billion stock buyback, bigger divi-
Putin has weaponized oil and natural vern worked with my team to secure a dends, bigger profits. They should not
full refund. be price gouging during a crisis.
gas export profits, profits that he stole
I am introducing legislation for a
from the Russian people, parking oil Stories like these are far too com-
price gouging profits tax with rebates
profits throughout the world in mon. As recently as the end of last
to consumers.
oligarchs. year, the agency had a backlog of over Colleagues, join me in this effort.
Right now, the United States imports 8 million new and amended individual Don’t let Big Oil gouge the American
22 million barrels of Russian oil every returns. consumers under the guise of an inter-
single month. This is 60 percent of the That is why I was proud to join with national crisis.
money that Putin used to leverage his over 190 of our House colleagues in
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invasion, and it must stop. sending a letter to Treasury Secretary
Our country needs long-term energy Yellen, urging her to provide taxpayers BUILDING A BETTER AMERICA
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independence. with relief and flexibility while the FOR THE PEOPLE
There are 211 lithium-ion battery IRS addresses its backlog. These back- (Mr. LIEU asked and was given per-
plants in the world. Mr. Speaker, 156 logs lead to delays and errors that are mission to address the House for 1
are in China, and just 12 are here in the devastating to the families and busi- minute.)
United States. We need to get tough on nesses at the heart of my community Mr. LIEU. Mr. Speaker, Democrats
China, but we need to get tougher on and many others. It is imperative that are building a better America for the
ourselves about China. this relief and flexibility be provided. people.
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H1346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 8, 2022
This week is the anniversary of the from my district for shining the na- H. CON. RES. 70
American Rescue Plan that Democrats tional spotlight on Central College by Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
passed in the House and the Senate, shattering one of the most impressive tion is investigating the bomb threats made
and that President Biden signed into NCAA records. in January and February 2022 against HBCUs
law. That law was transformative. It Last season, Central College senior as racially or ethnically motivated violent
helped schools reopen and remain open. extremism and hate crimes;
quarterback Blaine Hawkins set the
Whereas a high-quality education is cen-
It also increased vaccine distribution new NCAA season record for the most tral to economic prosperity and social well-
across America. It got people into jobs, touchdown passes with a total of 63 being in the United States;
and it funded police departments. touchdowns over 13 games, leading the Whereas HBCUs provide educational and
We then followed the American Res- Dutch to an impressive 12–1 season economic opportunities for postsecondary
cue Plan with an infrastructure law record. students;
that is going to rebuild roads, bridges, Blaine has garnered national atten- Whereas these institutions educate and
and highways; it is going to take lead tion for setting the Division III career produce a significant share of the Nation’s
out of our water pipes; it is going to Black leaders and innovators;
touchdown record, and he has won sev-
have EV charging stations across Whereas as early as the 19th century,
eral awards, including Player of the HBCUs were established in response to dis-
America; and it is going to make sure Year, Conference Offensive MVP for criminatory practices that excluded Black
that we have broadband everywhere. both the 2019 and 2021 season, and has Americans from pursuing an education in
What are Republicans doing? I am been named an Academic All-American the United States;
not really sure. But I know that two of for the 2018, 2020, and 2021 season. Whereas, on January 5, 2022, at least 8
them recently attended a white nation- Congratulations to Blaine and the HBCUs received bomb threats, including
alist conference, and last week 174 of Central College Dutch for a fantastic Howard University, Xavier University, Uni-
them voted ‘‘no’’ to providing benefits versity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Prairie
season. I wish you all the best.
to veterans who inhaled toxic fumes. View A&M University, North Carolina Cen-
f tral University, Florida Memorial Univer-
f sity, Norfolk State University, and Spelman
SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE COMMUNICATION FROM THE College;
REPUBLICAN LEADER Whereas, on January 31, 2022, at least 6
(Ms. STEVENS asked and was given HBCUs received bomb threats, including
permission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be-
fore the House the following commu- Southern University and A&M, Howard Uni-
minute.) versity, Bethune-Cookman University, Al-
Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise nication from the Honorable KEVIN bany State University, Bowie State Univer-
today in awe of the courageous Ukrain- MCCARTHY, Republican Leader: sity, and Delaware State University;
ian people defending their sovereign CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Whereas, on February 1, 2022, the first day
land, and in fierce condemnation of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, of Black History Month, at least 18 HBCUs
sickening violence the Kremlin is in- Washington, DC, March 7, 2022. received bomb threats, including Shorter
Hon. NANCY PELOSI, College, Philander Smith College, Arkansas
flicting upon them. Speaker of the House, Baptist College, the University of the Dis-
Our children are watching an attack Washington, DC. trict of Columbia, Howard University, Ed-
on democracy and a grave violation of DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to Sec- ward Waters University, Spelman College,
international law and global peace un- tion 535(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of Fort Valley State University, Kentucky
fold, and we must continue to show 1961, (22 U.S.C. 2346d(e)), I am pleased to ap- State University, Xavier University, Coppin
them it will not be tolerated. point the following member to the People-to- State University, Morgan State University,
For over 3 years, the Kremlin has People Partnership for Peace Fund Advisory Jackson State University, Alcorn State Uni-
tried to intimidate America with the Board: versity, Mississippi Valley State University,
wrongful detention of my constituent, Mrs. Dina Powell McCormick, Pittsburgh, Rust College, Tougaloo College, and Harris-
Pennsylvania. Stowe State University;
Paul Whelan. While we remain pro-
Thank you for your attention to this mat- Whereas HBCUs provide an environment of
foundly concerned about our citizens ter. belonging, safety, and security for Black stu-
wrongfully detained in Russia, includ- Sincerely, dents, faculty, and administrators; and
ing Trevor Reed and now, Brittney KEVIN MCCARTHY, Whereas these threats against HBCUs dis-
Griner, we will never give up on our Republican Leader. rupt campus environments, obstruct edu-
mission to bring them home and make f cational opportunities, increase anxiety, and
President Putin pay. instill fear: Now, therefore, be it
Financially, economically, mili- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Resolved by the House of Representatives (the
tarily, and strategically, the United PRO TEMPORE Senate concurring), That Congress—
States is battling for the Ukrainian (1) condemns violence and the threat of vi-
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. olence against HBCUs, including bomb
people. SOTO). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, threats made against several HBCUs on Jan-
It is time to ban Russian oil. We pre- the Chair will postpone further pro- uary 5, 2022, January 31, 2022, and February 1,
pared for this moment in close coordi- ceedings today on motions to suspend 2022; and
nation with our allies, and the Kremlin the rules on which the yeas and nays (2) reaffirms the commitment of the
will be held accountable. are ordered. United States Federal Government to com-
Our country is united in praying for bat violence against HBCU students, faculty,
The House will resume proceedings
the safety and well-being of the and staff.
on postponed questions at a later time.
Ukrainian people on the front lines, for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
nearly 2 million seeking refuge in f
ant to the rule, the gentleman from
neighboring countries, and for those CONDEMNING THREATS OF VIO- Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) and the gentle-
who dwell within our own borders LENCE AGAINST HISTORICALLY woman from Iowa (Mrs. MILLER-
doing everything they can to support BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVER- MEEKS) each will control 20 minutes.
their family and friends back home. SITIES The Chair recognizes the gentleman
I ask my colleagues to join me in de- from Virginia.
manding Russia end its invasion of Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker,
I move to suspend the rules and agree GENERAL LEAVE
Ukraine, withdraw its military forces
at once, and release political prisoners. to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam
Res. 70) condemning threats of violence Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that
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RECOGNIZING BLAINE HAWKINS universities (″HBCUs’’) and reaffirming days in which to revise and extend
(Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS asked and support for HBCUs and their students, their remarks and insert extraneous
was given permission to address the as amended. material on H. Con. Res. 70.
House for 1 minute and to revise and The Clerk read the title of the con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there
extend her remarks.) current resolution. objection to the request of the gen-
Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, The text of the concurrent resolution tleman from Virginia?
I rise today to recognize a young man is as follows: There was no objection.
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