Congressional Record, April 4, 2022 — House
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This is H4148 of the Congressional Record, House, April 4, 2022, with interleaved columns. Mr. Newhouse is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader for a Special Order honoring Washington State law enforcement officers, and says that intentional killings of law enforcement in 2021 were the highest in 20 years according to FBI statistics. Under the heading Insulin Is Too Expensive, Ms. Brown of Ohio states that the average retail price of insulin rose by 54 percent from 2014 to 2019 and that the House passed a bill to cap the cost at $35 per month. Mr. Cohen speaks on the anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., in Memphis, with the views and figures attributed to the speakers.
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H4148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 4, 2022
to everybody in this body that we do uary 4, 2021, the gentleman from Wash- Law enforcement officers take time
not need a massive increase over the ington (Mr. NEWHOUSE) is recognized away from their families, their loved
already intolerable 80,000 to 90,000 peo- for 60 minutes as the designee of the ones, often without the thanks that
ple who are coming here every month minority leader. they deserve, and often, putting them-
unvetted. GENERAL LEAVE selves in harm’s way. Our men and
f Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I women in law enforcement deserve
ask unanimous consent that all Mem- nothing less than our full support.
INSULIN IS TOO EXPENSIVE I am deeply concerned, frankly, with
bers may have 5 legislative days in
(Ms. BROWN of Ohio asked and was which to revise and extend their re- the anti-police policies that our State
given permission to address the House marks and include extraneous material has implemented and continues to con-
for 1 minute and to revise and extend on the topic of my Special Order. sider. While there may have been posi-
her remarks.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tive steps taken to roll back this legis-
Ms. BROWN of Ohio. Madam Speak- objection to the request of the gen- lation this past session, there is still
er, put simply: insulin is too expensive tleman from Washington? much progress to be made, both in
for millions of Americans. There was no objection. Washington, and at the Federal level.
Here are the facts: From 2014 to 2019, Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, We have to fully fund our police de-
the average retail price of insulin rose today I rise in honor of the brave men partments. We have to provide them
by 54 percent. And in America, people and women in blue who serve and pro- with the necessary resources to do
pay more than 10 times the price of in- tect us each and every day. I am proud their important jobs.
sulin compared to other countries. Over the past several years, I have
to be able to be part of this Special
What is the result of these high had many opportunities to meet with
Order remembering Washington State
prices? Around one in four Americans police officers, with sheriffs, first re-
law enforcement, and I am proud to
who rely on insulin have cut back or sponders, all across Central Wash-
share this Special Order with most all
skipped doses due to costs. ington in my district. I participated in
of the delegation of the great State of ride-alongs with officers, from Pasco
No person should have to choose be- Washington.
tween paying rent or buying the insu- and from Sunnyside to see firsthand
According to statistics released by
lin they need to survive. And no person how they interact with their neighbors
the FBI, intentional killings of law en- and local businesses.
should be forced to skip or ration forcement in the year 2021 were the And I regularly meet with law en-
doses. highest in 20 years. Already this year— forcement officers in each of our coun-
Last week, the House passed the Af- and we are only in April—there have ties to learn how I can help them in
fordable Insulin Now Act to cap the been more officers shot and killed than Congress to make their policing efforts
cost of insulin at $35 per month. Insu- all of last year. much more effective.
lin is a lifesaving drug, but it must Every day, police officers across cen- I am constantly in awe of the great
never be a wallet-wrecking drug. tral Washington, across my State, and work that these officers are doing to
We must continue to work to lower across the United States put on a engage with families that are in need,
costs for families everywhere from the badge and go to work knowing they or at-risk children, as well as students,
pharmacy counter to the gas pump. face extremely dangerous situations and individuals who may be in danger.
f exacerbated by significant economic They do all of this with the goal of
RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY uncertainties, open border policies, and making our Central Washington com-
OF THE DEATH OF MARTIN LU- the raging opioid crisis. munities a better, safer place to live
THER KING, JR. Let me be clear: Nothing justifies the and work; and for that I am truly
targeting and the murdering of law en- grateful.
(Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- forcement. Whether on regularly sched- Police officers around the country
mission to address the House for 1 uled patrol duty or answering an ur- are dedicated to protecting us and de-
minute and to revise and extend his re- gent call for help, law enforcement of- fending the liberties that we hold dear.
marks.) ficers put on their uniforms every day Law enforcement officers selflessly put
Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, 54 with no guarantee they will return themselves in harm’s way to protect
years ago tonight one of the great trag- home safely. Americans, preserve the peace, and
edies in our Nation’s history occurred Just 3 weeks ago, Madam Speaker, maintain law and order. They are truly
in my hometown of Memphis, Ten- Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy heroes in blue, and we owe them our re-
nessee. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was Dominique ‘‘Dom’’ Calata, a 35-year- spect and our support.
assassinated. old Army veteran, who had been with Today, I remember Deputy Calata
In Memphis, there is great love for the force for the past 61⁄2 years, made and Officer Rocha, and offer my sincere
Dr. King and his dream. He had given the ultimate sacrifice while protecting condolences to their family, their
the ‘‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’’ his community. While assisting the friends, and the departments that they
speech the night before in Memphis. South Sound Gang Task Force and left behind all too soon.
And tonight, at this hour there is a me- serving a warrant for second degree as- I commit to continuing to fight for
morial service at the National Civil sault, Deputy Calata was shot and the men and women in law enforce-
Rights Museum, which was constructed killed. The deputy leaves behind his ment and their families who sacrifice
at the Lorraine Motel where he was wife and a 4-year-old son. so much to keep our communities safe.
staying and where he was slain. Tragically, during his memorial serv- Today, as well as every day, we offer
In Memphis, a phoenix has risen from ice 2 weeks ago, Everett police officer our appreciation and our respect for
the ashes. The National Civil Rights Dan Rocha was killed during a run-in law enforcement officers across this
Museum celebrates Dr. King’s life and with a suspect who shot and killed him great Nation.
all the pioneers that preceded him and before running over his body while flee- Madam Speaker, as I said, I am hon-
were after him in fighting for civil ing the scene. His memorial service ored and delighted that we have many
rights and civil justice in this Nation. took place just this afternoon. Officer members of the Washington State dele-
I share with all in mourning the Rocha leaves behind his wife, as well as gation to share in this Special Order
death of Dr. King 54 years ago but take two children. this evening, to share their thoughts
great pride in Memphis having the Na- Madam Speaker, I would ask for a and their observations about what is
tional Civil Rights Museum and en- moment of silence for both of these going on, not only in our State, but
courage people to visit. brave officers. States across the country.
I first want to turn to my neigh-
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HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT We all owe a debt of gratitude to her for being part of this Special Order.
OFFICERS these individuals who risk their lives Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under to enforce the law and to protect our tlewoman from Spokane, Washington,
the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- communities. (Mrs. RODGERS).
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Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. some of these officers to whom we owe But because of your bravery and
Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- an unimaginable debt of gratitude. So commitment to public safety, we are
tleman for bringing us together this it is a privilege to join the gentleman able to safely live our lives. It is an
evening to honor some of the finest as we honor the officers who have laid amazing gift that you give us and, for
that serve our communities to protect down their lives for our safety, for our that, I humbly thank you.
our communities day in and day out. security, for our families, for our We are forever grateful for your will-
And today, I rise with a broken heart homes, for our businesses, for our com- ingness to serve and protect our com-
to honor two of Washington State’s fin- munities. munities, and I look forward to hearing
est: Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy And to the families and the col- the comments from some of my other
Dom Calata, and Everett Police Officer leagues of our fallen heroes, I know colleagues tonight as we honor your
Dan Rocha, both tragically shot and words will never be enough. But please, sacrifice and remember your service.
killed in the line of duty, protecting please know that we stand alongside Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I
and serving the communities that they you in your grief, and we pledge to al- appreciate the gentlewoman’s com-
called home. ways remember their names and to ments. I thank her for adding to the
For years, these 2 men, like so many honor their service and their sacrifice. list. The list is far too long for us to
others, put on the uniform each day, In just the past couple of weeks, we list everyone, unfortunately. And it is
hugged their kids and kissed their have tragically lost two brave Wash- like the gentlewoman said: I wish we
wives and went to work to keep us safe; ington State police officers: Pierce were here for a happier occasion, but
not knowing if they would ever walk County Sheriff’s Deputy Dominic this is an important one and I thank
back through the door at the end of the ‘‘Dom’’ Calata, and Everett Police De- the gentlewoman for her contributions.
night. partment Officer Dan Rocha. My heart Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
Deputy Calata and Officer Rocha breaks for the families and the col- tlewoman from the Eighth Congres-
made the ultimate sacrifice and my leagues of these brave officers as they sional District of Washington (Ms.
heart breaks for their grieving families grapple with this devastating loss. SCHRIER), another neighbor. I am sur-
and the families of the other 685 offi- And I have had the privilege, in this rounded with good Members of Con-
cers killed in the line of duty since body, of representing my hometown in gress. I believe she lives in the town of
2021. Congress, Southwest Washington Sammamish.
Madam Speaker, we must do better. State, which boasts some amazing and Ms. SCHRIER. Madam Speaker, I
This is the United States of America outstanding police forces and officers, thank Representative NEWHOUSE, my
and we cannot allow these assaults on many of whom I have come to know friend, for gathering us together here
our law enforcement to continue. We over the last several years. to honor law enforcement and to
must fund the police and give them the Sadly, we too have had multiple offi- mourn several recently fallen police of-
resources they need to keep us safe, cers lost in the line of duty in the last ficers.
and make sure they make it home safe few years. And I want to take this mo- Whenever a police officers is killed in
at the end of the day. ment to recognize and honor those offi- the line of duty it is a tragedy, for the
All around our communities, we see a cers here today. I am just going to read officer, for the family, and for the en-
surge of violent crime. We see heart- their names. tire community. Even one such death
breaking drug abuse, violence in our Vancouver Police Officer—which we
is too many. And in the last several
schools, homelessness; and law enforce- are going to go from here across.
Vancouver Police Officer Donald weeks in Washington State, there have
ment is fighting an uphill battle, and
Sahota. His end of watch was January been several, and we have mourned to-
they are on the front lines day in and
29, 2022. gether.
day out. They need our support. Now,
And then Clark County Sheriff’s Ser- As I speak, the funeral is underway
more than ever, we need them to do
geant Jeremy Brown. His end of watch for Officer Dan Rocha, killed in the
their jobs to address all of these issues.
was July 23, 2021. line of duty in Everett on March 25.
The anti-police rhetoric only makes
Washington State Patrol Trooper Just 2 weeks ago, I attended the fu-
things worse, and it has infected too
Justin Schaffer; end of watch, May 24, neral for Pierce County Sheriff’s Dep-
many hearts and minds. These individ-
2020. uty Dom Calata, who leaves behind his
uals are our heroes.
Dom Calata was a hero. Dan Rocha And Cowlitz County Sheriff Deputy wife, Erin, his darling preschooler,
was a hero. Each and every selfless Justin DeRosier; end of watch, April 13, Dylan, family, and friends.
man and woman in blue who gave their 2019. Dom’s friend and partner in duty, Of-
last breath in service to our commu- And again, to the families and to the ficer Rich Scaniffe, spoke at the fu-
nity was a hero. And today, their fami- colleagues of these officers, my heart neral. And he was critically injured at
lies are without them. We must never breaks for you, and we are so proud of the same time but, thankfully, sur-
forget their sacrifice and always back these officers and what they have vived and will make a full recovery.
given. We pledge to you to always re- Back in 2019, when I was first sworn
the blue.
I am encouraged tonight so many of member their bravery and their sac- into office, Kittitas County Deputy
my colleagues are joining together as rifice and to honor their memory by Sheriff Ryan Thompson was also killed
Americans to recognize the fallen, and standing up for and supporting the law while serving his community.
to remember them for who they are, enforcement that support our commu- Every day, police officers put them-
heroes. nities. selves in danger to keep our commu-
My heart goes out to those who are I want to take a moment to say to nities safe, and every day, they and
grieving this tragic loss, and I pray our men and women in blue, we stand their families face the risk that they
that God keeps watch over all those in solidarity with you; and I will al- might not make it home to their loved
still serving. ways, always, always, support your ef- ones. This is why it has been such a
Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I forts to keep our communities safe. priority of mine to meet with police of-
thank the gentlewoman for her re- I recognize it is no easy feat to get up ficers and police chiefs to thank them
marks; heroes, I couldn’t say it better. every morning, put on your uniform, for their work and to learn how I can
Now I yield to the gentlewoman from kiss your loved ones goodbye and not help support them and keep them and
the west side of my district in Wash- know the dangers that could lie ahead, their communities safe.
ington (Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER), my just in that day. I know this because I have heard from many of my con-
good colleague and friend. you have told me how disheartening it stituents about rising crime rates in
Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Madam is when people call to abolish or to our district, including these hostilities
Speaker, it is a privilege to get to be defund law enforcement, or when poli- toward police officers. Everyone, ev-
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here sharing this Special Hour with my ticians who have no clue what it is like eryone deserves to feel safe in their
colleagues. I wish it was about some- to walk in your shoes, pass laws that communities. That is why I voted to
thing else, quite frankly. make it more difficult for you to do increase funding for local law enforce-
I am very, very honored to get to your job, which is to protect us, our ment a few weeks ago, and why I will
stand here and share the names of families, and our communities. continue to push for funding to make
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sure law enforcement have the tools Today, the city of Everett celebrated anxious. Mental and behavioral health
they need to protect themselves and Officer Rocha’s life at a memorial serv- issues are prevalent. Gun violence is on
our communities. ice attended by many family members, the rise.
I am deeply grateful to police officers his friends, law enforcement, other As my colleagues and I gather here
for their service. I understand the wor- first responders, and, of course, com- to thank and acknowledge the con-
ries that their families face daily, and munity members. tributions of law enforcement across
mourn together with families and com- My thoughts and prayers are with our State, I also stand here in honor of
munities for those who have been the Rocha family during this very dif- those officers and deputies injured and
killed in the line of duty. ficult time, Dan’s wife, Kelli; his two killed in recent weeks in the South
May their memories be a blessing. sons, Thomas and Harrison; and his Puget Sound.
Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I very large extended family. For those not familiar with our com-
appreciate the gentlewoman’s remarks As a citizen of Everett, I myself have munity, it is a special place, a tight-
for a very special occasion here. called upon the Everett Police Depart- knit community of veterans, seniors,
I yield to the gentlewoman from Me- ment a few times in my neighborhood military families, educators, and, yes,
dina, Washington, (Ms. DELBENE), my for help, for assistance, and just for law enforcement professionals who
friend. We used to work together in presence. They have always responded come together to serve and help each
Olympia, serving as cabinet members without question. other every single day.
together. Officer Rocha made an incredible im- The past 3 weeks have been rough in
Ms. DELBENE. Madam Speaker, I pact in a short time at the Everett PD, our community. We lost one officer and
thank the gentleman for pulling every- serving as an officer for the last 4 have had at least three more officers
one together. years. Two years ago, he landed his and deputies injured. Just this past
Earlier today, family, friends, col- dream assignment as a day-shift patrol Thursday evening, two Olympia police
leagues, loved ones, and the commu- officer in north Everett. On the day he officers were stabbed after pursuing a
nity of Snohomish County gathered to passed, Officer Rocha was doing the job suspect. Thankfully, both are recov-
honor the life and sacrifice of Everett he loved, serving and protecting the ering and will be okay.
Police Officer Dan Rocha. community. Nearly 3 weeks ago, in Spanaway, our
Officer Rocha was fatally shot while Sadly, the Everett PD has experi- community was shaken as our Pierce
protecting and serving our community. enced tragedy before. In 1999, Officer County Sheriff’s Department officers
He is survived by his wife and his two Brian DiBucci was killed while pur- put their lives on the line in service.
sons. Our hearts are with his family suing a suspect near the U.S. 2 trestle. Sergeant Rich Scaniffe was seriously
and his loved ones. Law enforcement officers like Offi- injured and survived the incident, but
Officer Rocha served with the depart-
cers Rocha and DiBucci have dedicated tragically, we lost a young hero who
ment since 2017, and lived in the com-
their careers to keeping northwest served alongside him, Pierce County
munity for more than a decade. He
Washington communities and residents Sheriff’s Deputy Dom Calata, whose
worked his way up the ranks after
safe. photo you see over there.
starting in parking enforcement, before I know that the women and men of Deputy Calata’s heroism and his
becoming a fully commissioned officer the Everett Police Department will commitment to protect his community
with the department. continue to go out into the community will always be remembered. Our
Police officers and first responders
every day and carry on Officer Rocha’s thoughts are with his family and loved
put their lives on the line every day to
legacy by upholding that department’s ones during this difficult time. I am
keep our communities safe and, sadly,
commitment to service, integrity, pro- grateful for their service and hope we
our State has lost far too many offi-
fessionalism, and honor. can all stop for a moment to reflect on
cers.
Today, I stand with my hometown of their sacrifices to serve our State.
b 2000 Everett to honor Officer Rocha and his I hope all of us in this House will
There is more we must do to support service to our community. take a moment to remember Deputy
police and first responders across the I thank Representative NEWHOUSE for Calata and our fallen law enforcement
country. We often ask police to do too this opportunity to participate in the officers in Washington State.
much for our communities when other Special Order tonight. Before I close, I want to reiterate my
proven alternatives exist. Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I support for and appreciation of law en-
We need to invest in mental health thank Congressman LARSEN for person- forcement serving South Sound and the
services so those suffering behavioral alizing this. This is your hometown, State of Washington, doing their part
issues get the appropriate care that and this is real stuff. Like Ms. HER- during these challenging times. From
they need. We need to invest in gun vi- RERA BEUTLER said, I wish we were here Mason County Sheriff’s Department to
olence prevention to limit risk to offi- for a more celebratory cause, but this Lakewood Police Department, Tacoma
cers and families. We need to invest in is very important. Madam Speaker, I Police Department, Olympia Police De-
community-based policing to build thank the gentleman for his comments. partment, and Pierce County Sheriff’s
trust between law enforcement and the Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- Department, please know that we ap-
communities that they serve. tlewoman from Washington (Ms. preciate your service.
Congress has a role here, and I will STRICKLAND), from the city of Tacoma, Madam Speaker, I thank Representa-
continue to work with my colleagues one of our newest colleagues in the tive NEWHOUSE for calling this Special
to be part of the solution to protect House of Representatives. Order.
those who put their lives on the line Ms. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I
and the communities that they serve. I thank the gentleman for yielding and thank Ms. STRICKLAND for making this
Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I for his leadership in holding this Spe- very special. Pierce County is a huge
thank Ms. DELBENE for those great cial Order on such an important issue. and important part of our State. Unfor-
words. Madam Speaker, I rise today to rec- tunately, one of the most recent trage-
Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- ognize our law enforcement officers dies was in Pierce County, and I thank
tleman from Washington (Mr. LARSEN), across Washington State and to honor the gentlewoman for being part of this
from the city of Everett, one of our those killed in the line of duty. Special Order and recognizing that.
longer-serving colleagues and a very I want to personally thank our law Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
well-respected Member of Congress. enforcement officers who work tire- tleman from Washington (Mr. KILMER),
Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam lessly to keep our community safe de- my final speaker today. He may be the
Speaker, Everett, Washington, suffered spite staffing shortages and, increas- last but certainly one of the best, and
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a tragic loss 2 weeks ago. On Friday, ingly too often, at the expense of their he is a good friend, who I served with
March 25, Everett Police Officer Dan own safety. in the State legislature, from Gig Har-
Rocha was killed in the line of duty We live in challenging times. We are bor.
while responding to a call near Everett coming out of a pandemic. Our social Mr. KILMER. Madam Speaker, I
Community College. safety net has been frayed. People are thank the gentleman for yielding, for
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organizing this Special Order, and for Having their backs means funding for and for putting some specifics around
his extraordinary leadership. the COPS Hiring Program and funding what we can do to help the men and
Madam Speaker, I join him in rising for effective, accountable community women in blue and green and brown
today in support of Washington State’s policing and programs that build trust, keep our communities safe.
law enforcement community. save lives, and reduce crime. Madam Speaker, the cost, as you
Each and every day, law enforcement Having their backs means dealing know, of keeping our communities
officers in every corner of the district I with some of the underlying problems safe, keeping us safe, is great. The peo-
have the honor of representing—and that make their lives more difficult. I ple who pay the price of that cost are
the communities all around our State can’t tell you how many law enforce- very dedicated, special people. It truly
and all around our country—go to work ment officers I have spoken to in re- is a solemn honor for all of us to be
with one goal in mind: to serve and to cent years who have bemoaned the fact able to pay tribute to, and to thank,
protect. That includes officers like that the largest provider of mental the men and women who work every
Pierce County Sheriff Deputy Dom health services in nearly every county day to do just that, keep us safe.
Calata, who tragically gave his life I represent is the county jail.
serving his community last month. If we can address the challenges As Mr. KILMER just said, we should be
Deputy Calata admirably served his posed by mental health, posed by ad- committed to doing all we can to pro-
country and our community. I had the diction, we can help better people’s vide all they need for them to be able
honor of attending his celebration of lives, but we can also help our law en- to do their jobs.
life in Tacoma. It was clear from the forcement officers by getting at some Madam Speaker, I thank all of my
hundreds of emergency vehicles and of the root causes of crime in our com- colleagues from the State of Wash-
the thousands of Washingtonians who munities. ington, and I thank the men and
showed up, first, that he was just a Our Nation asks a lot of our first re- women who do their jobs without
really good person; second, that our sponders. In return, we have to keep thinking twice, who are dedicated to
communities value the work of our law working to ensure Congress and the protecting us, to keeping our families
enforcement officers. Federal Government do all they can to and communities safe. We owe them a
Hearing the stories about how he help these men and women do their great deal.
supported other people, how he encour- jobs to ensure the safety of all Ameri- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal-
aged others, how he brought smiles to cans and ensure their safety while they ance of my time.
people’s faces, how he had just a zeal are doing those jobs.
for service, it was a reminder of the Former President Obama wrote a let- f
best of us. ter to the law enforcement community
Our communities enjoy safety and se- following some tragic events nearly 6
curity because of the commitment of years ago. In it, he spoke of the impor- SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED
our law enforcement officers and our tance of being united and not divided. The Speaker announced her signa-
first responders. That is a commitment Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of
that we should return as we continue tleman for organizing this Special the following title:
to support and ensure the safety of Order because you saw Democrats and S. 3294.—An act to obtain and direct the
those who have dedicated their lives to Republicans united tonight in the im- placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol
serve and protect. portance of celebrating and thanking Grounds of a statue to honor Associate Jus-
The Federal Government has to have our law enforcement officers. tice of the Supreme Court of the United
their backs. That certainly means President Obama also spoke of ac- States Sandra Day O’Connor and a statue to
what we are doing here, offering our knowledging that any violence against honor Associate Justice of the Supreme
words of support. It means our prayers. law enforcement officers is an unjusti- Court of the United States Ruth Bader Gins-
It means our gratitude. But it has to fied attack on all of us as a commu- burg.
mean more than that. nity. Perhaps, most importantly, he
Having their backs means making said thank you. He said, ‘‘Every day, f
sure they have the tools and the train- you confront danger so it does not find
ing that they need to keep us safe and our families, carry burdens so they do ADJOURNMENT
to strengthen the bonds of trust with not fall to us, and courageously meet
the communities in which they serve. test after test to keep us safe. . . . We The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms.
Having their backs means giving recognize it; we respect it; we appre- DELBENE). Pursuant to section 11(b) of
communities the resources they need ciate it; and we depend on you.’’ House Resolution 188, the House stands
to hire and train new officers. It means That is why tonight’s discussion adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow for
that when we had a pandemic that led matters, and it is why the work of morning-hour debate and noon for leg-
to the cratering of local government every person in law enforcement mat- islative business.
revenues, Congress passed the Amer- ters. It is why I am grateful to my Thereupon (at 8 o’clock and 13 min-
ican Rescue Plan because none of us friend, Mr. NEWHOUSE, for organizing utes p.m.), under its previous order, the
wanted to see cities, counties, and tonight’s discussion. House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues-
Tribes issue a bunch of pink slips to Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I day, April 5, 2022, at 10 a.m. for morn-
h
law enforcement officers. thank Mr. KILMER for his great words ing-hour debate.
BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO LEGISLATION
Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YARMUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote on
passage, the attached estimate of the costs of H.R. 1916, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, as amended, for printing in
the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
ESTIMATE OF PAY-AS-YOU-GO EFFECTS FOR H.R. 1916
By fiscal year, in millions of dollars—
2031 2022– 2022–
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2026 2031
Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Impact ................................................................................................................................................................................ 0 0 136 195 221 236 246 256 267 278 552 1,835
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Components may not sum to totals because of rounding.
Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YARMUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote on
passage, for printing in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 5497, the BURMA Act of 2022, as amended, would have no
significant effect on the deficit, and therefore, the budgetary effects of such bill are estimated as zero.
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