Congressional Record, June 24, 2022 — House
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Page H5892 of the House section of the Congressional Record for June 24, 2022, in interleaved columns. A resolution text calls for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation, urging consular access to her, pressing for her release and expressing continued support for Paul Whelan and all prisoners unjustly imprisoned in the Russian Federation. Other text sets a sunset for waiver authority and lists sections of a firearms bill including the Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act, after which a motion to concur was agreed to.
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H5892 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2022
date, the delivery date shall be considered Federation, to raise the case of Brittney through ‘‘A summary’’ in paragraph (1) and in-
the sale date. Griner and to press for her release; serting ‘‘a summary’’; and
f (3) expresses continued support for Paul (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the
Whelan and all prisoners unjustly impris- following:
CALLING FOR THE IMMEDIATE RE- oned in the Russian Federation; ‘‘(e) SUNSET.—
LEASE OF BRITTNEY GRINER, A (4) urges the Government of the Russian ‘‘(1) NATIONWIDE WAIVERS.—The authority of
CITIZEN OF THE UNITED Federation to provide consular access to the Secretary to establish or grant a waiver
STATES, WHO WAS WRONGFULLY Brittney Griner while she remains in deten- under subsection (a) shall expire on September
DETAINED BY THE GOVERNMENT tion; 30, 2022.
(5) urges the Government of the Russian ‘‘(2) WAIVER RESTRICTION.—After June 30,
OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION 2022, a waiver established or granted under sub-
Federation to respect the human rights of
IN FEBRUARY 2022 Brittney Griner; and section (a) shall only apply to schools or sum-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (6) expresses support to the family of mer food service program food service sites—
ant to the adoption of House Resolu- Brittney Griner and a commitment to bring- ‘‘(A) operating—
tion 1204, H. Res. 1132 is hereby adopt- ing her home. ‘‘(i) the qualified program described in sub-
section (f)(1)(D); or
ed. f ‘‘(ii) the option described in section 13(a)(8) of
The text of the resolution is as fol-
KEEP KIDS FED ACT OF 2022 the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch
lows: Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(8)); and
H. RES. 1132 Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘(B) not operating the qualified program de-
Whereas United States citizen Brittney pursuant to House Resolution 1204, I scribed in subsection (f)(1)(A).
Griner is a Women’s National Basketball As- call up the bill (S. 2089) to amend the ‘‘(3) OTHER WAIVERS.—
sociation (WNBA) player; Families First Coronavirus Response ‘‘(A) CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
Whereas Brittney Griner and her wife, Act to extend child nutrition waiver WAIVER.—The authority of the Secretary to es-
Cherelle, are residents of Phoenix, Arizona, authority, and for other purposes, with tablish or grant a waiver under subsection (b)
and are well-respected leaders in the commu- shall expire on June 30, 2022.
the Senate amendment to the House
nity; ‘‘(B) MEAL PATTERN WAIVER.—The authority
Whereas Brittney Griner was raised in
amendment thereto, and ask for its im- of the Secretary to establish or grant a waiver
Houston, Texas, and many of her family mediate consideration. under subsection (c) shall expire on June 30,
members live in Texas; The Clerk read the title of the bill. 2023.
Whereas after a prolific collegiate career The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(4) LIMITATIONS.—A waiver authorized by
at her alma mater, Baylor University, Clerk will designate the Senate amend- the Secretary under this section shall not be in
Brittney Griner was the first overall pick in ment to the House amendment. effect after the date on which the authority of
the 2013 WNBA by the Phoenix Mercury and Senate amendment to House amend- the Secretary to establish or grant that waiver
has played her entire WNBA career with the under this subsection expires.’’.
ment:
team; (c) APPROPRIATION.—There are appropriated,
Whereas during her WNBA career, Brittney In lieu of the matter proposed to be in- out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise
Griner has been named the WNBA Defensive serted, insert the following: appropriated, such sums as are necessary to
Player of the Year twice and a WNBA All- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. provide waivers under section 2202(a) of the
Star seven times; This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Keep Kids Fed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (42
Whereas Brittney Griner has represented Act of 2022’’. U.S.C. 1760 note; Public Law 116–127) that
the United States on the women’s basketball SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR CHILD NUTRITION PRO- apply—
team twice and earned two Olympic Gold GRAMS. (1) only during the months of May through
Medals; (a) IN GENERAL.— September in 2022; and
Whereas Brittney Griner is also an inter- (1) TEMPORARY LUNCH REIMBURSEMENT.— (2) to—
national figure and has played for the Rus- Each lunch served under the school lunch pro- (A) the summer food service program for chil-
sian women’s professional basketball team, gram authorized under the Richard B. Russell dren under section 13 of the Richard B. Russell
UMMC Ekaterinburg, for the past seven National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761); or
years during the WNBA off-season; seq.) shall receive additional reimbursement in (B) the option described in section 13(a)(8) of
Whereas Brittney Griner is a renowned the amount of 40 cents. that Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(8)).
leader in the LGBTQ+ community; (2) TEMPORARY BREAKFAST REIMBURSEMENT.— (d) NATIONWIDE WAIVER FOR SCHOOL YEAR
Whereas Brittney Griner has made a dif- Each breakfast served under the school break- 2022-2023.—
ference in the lives of many Arizonans, in- fast program established by section 4 of the (1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of school year
cluding through her annual ‘‘BG’s Heart and Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773) shall 2022-2023, the Secretary of Agriculture may es-
Sole Shoe Drive’’ to provide shoes to those receive additional reimbursement in the amount tablish waivers under section 12(l) of the Rich-
experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix of 15 cents. ard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42
community; (3) LIMITATION.—The additional reimburse- U.S.C. 1760(l))—
Whereas Brittney Griner’s efforts have pro- ment amounts authorized under this subsection (A) on a nationwide basis; and
vided shoes to nearly 2,000 Phoenix-area resi- shall only be available for the school year begin- (B) without regard to the requirements under
dents in need; ning July 2022. paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of such section that
Whereas the Phoenix Mercury and the (4) APPROPRIATIONS.— a State or eligible service provider shall submit
Phoenix Rescue Mission are continuing this (A) IN GENERAL.—There is appropriated, out an application for a waiver request.
important effort in Brittney Griner’s ab- of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise ap- (2) SUNSET.—A nationwide waiver established
sence; propriated, such sums as are necessary to carry by the Secretary of Agriculture under section
Whereas Brittney Griner was presumably out this subsection. 12(l) of the Richard B. Russell National School
detained by Russian authorities at (B) DISBURSEMENT.—A State agency shall dis- Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(l)) pursuant to para-
Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin Inter- burse funds made available under subparagraph graph (1) shall not be in effect after June 30,
national Airport in Khimki, Russia, on Feb- (A) to school food authorities participating in 2023.
ruary 17, 2022, accused of carrying vape car- the school meal programs described in para- SEC. 3. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM.
tridges with hashish oil; graphs (1) and (2). (a) IN GENERAL.—
Whereas Russian authorities opened a (b) EXTENSION OF WAIVERS.—Section 2202 of (1) TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
criminal case against Brittney Griner re- the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (42 FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR.—Each meal and sup-
garding the alleged transportation of drugs, U.S.C. 1760 note; Public Law 116–127) is amend- plement served under the program authorized by
which can carry a sentence of up to 10 years; ed— section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National
Whereas, on March 17, 2022, a Russian court (1) in subsection (a)(1)— School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766) shall receive
denied a request for bail and for house ar- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), additional reimbursement in the amount of 10
rest, and has since extended Brittney by inserting ‘‘due to the COVID–19 pandemic’’ cents.
Griner’s detention until June 18, 2022; and after ‘‘(42 U.S.C. 1760(l))’’; (2) LIMITATION.—The additional reimburse-
Whereas the Department of State has de- (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ ment amount authorized under paragraph (1)
termined that Brittney Griner is ‘‘wrong- after the semicolon and inserting ‘‘or’’; and shall only be available for the school year begin-
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fully detained’’: Now, therefore, be it (C) by striking subparagraph (B) and insert- ning July 2022.
Resolved, That the House of Representa- ing the following: (b) TIER DETERMINATIONS FOR 2022-2023
tives— ‘‘(B) ensuring continuity of program oper- SCHOOL YEAR.—For the school year beginning
(1) calls on the Government of the Russian ation under a qualified program.’’; July 2022, a tier II family or group day care
Federation to immediately release Brittney (2) in subsection (d)— home described in subsection (f)(3)(A)(iii) of sec-
Griner; (A) by striking paragraph (2); and tion 17 of the Richard B. Russell National
(2) urges the United States, in all inter- (B) by striking ‘‘the following:’’ in the matter School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766) shall be con-
actions with the Government of the Russian preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows sidered a tier I family or group day care home
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June 24, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5893
for purposes of the program authorized under The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to
that section. from Virginia. support this bill, and I yield back the
(c) APPROPRIATIONS.—There are appropriated,
GENERAL LEAVE balance of my time.
out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker,
appropriated, such sums as are necessary to
carry out this section. I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- I yield myself the balance of my time.
SEC. 4. RESCISSIONS AND SUNSET. bers may have 5 legislative days in The reality is that Congress has
(a) RESCISSIONS.— which to revise and extend their re- reached its deadline. We must pass this
(1) USDA.— marks and insert extraneous material critical legislation to ensure that chil-
(A) Of the unobligated balances from amounts on the legislation currently under con- dren have healthy meals this summer
made available to the Department of Agriculture and that schools and daycares have the
in section 1001(a) of the American Rescue Plan
sideration.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there funding and flexibilities they need to
Act of 2021 (7 U.S.C. 7501 note; Public Law 117– respond to the supply chain challenges
2), $1,000,000,000 are hereby permanently re- objection to the request of the gen-
scinded. tleman from Virginia? and high food costs in the future.
(B) Of the unobligated balances from amounts There was no objection. If we do not act, we will jeopardize
made available to the Department of Agriculture Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, children’s access to nutritious meals.
in section 751 of division N of the Consolidated I yield myself such time as I may con- I wish, again, to thank the ranking
Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116–260; sume. member, Dr. FOXX, for her cooperation
134 Stat. 2105), $400,000,000 are hereby perma- Mr. Speaker, we are here, again, to in bringing this bipartisan, bicameral
nently rescinded. legislation to the floor, along with Sen-
(2) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.—Of the unob- pass legislation to ensure that our Na-
tion’s children have access to healthy ators STABENOW and BOOZMAN.
ligated balances from amounts made available to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to
the Department of Education in section 2003 of meals. The Senate amended the bill
that we passed yesterday, and so today support S. 2089, support the motion,
title II of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
(Public Law 117–2; 135 Stat. 23) and allocated to we are going accept that amendment so and I yield back the balance of my
institutions of higher education as defined in the bill can be forwarded on to the time.
section 102(b) of the Higher Education Act of Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I in-
President for signature.
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(b)), $400,000,000 are hereby clude in the RECORD for S. 2089, as amended,
S. 2089 would:
permanently rescinded.
Maintain school meal flexibilities the following letters from the Academy of Nu-
(3) SBA.—Of the unobligated balances from trition and Dietetics, Feeding America, Save
amounts made available to the Small Business that do not increase costs;
Continue flexibilities to support sum- the Children, the School Nutrition Association,
Administration in section 5005 of the American
mer food programs this year; the Council of the Great City Schools, and the
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–2; 135
Stat. 91) and in section 323(d)(1)(H) of division Provide additional support for child Center for Law and Social Policy in support of
N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and adult care feeding programs; and the Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022.
(Public Law 116–260; 134 Stat. 2021) to carry out Increase school meal reimbursement [June 21, 2022]
section 324 of such division of such Act (15 rates for this upcoming school year. PROTECT NUTRITION SECURITY FOR CHILDREN:
U.S.C. 9009a), $1,200,000,000 are hereby perma- We know this bill alone will not end ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
nently rescinded. WELCOMES NEW BIPARTISAN BILL
(b) ADDITIONAL RESCISSION.—Of the unobli- hunger in America, nor does it uphold
CHICAGO—The Academy of Nutrition and
gated balances from amounts made available to the stronger provisions in the bill that
Dietetics strongly supports the new Keep
the Department of Agriculture under the head- the House passed yesterday, but it is an Kids Fed Act, introduced June 21 in Con-
ing ‘‘Agricultural Programs—Office of the Sec- important step to take for our Nation’s gress, as a crucial step in addressing nutri-
retary’’ in title I of division B of the children and to fulfill our basic respon- tion security among school-aged children in
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security sibility to keep them from going hun- the United States. The bill was introduced
Act (Public Law 116–136; 134 Stat. 505), gry. by U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (Mich.) and
$600,000,000 are hereby permanently rescinded. I thank the gentlewoman from North John Boozman (Ark.) and U.S. Reps. Bobby
(c) SUNSET.—Section 756 of division N of the Scott (Va.) and Virginia Foxx (N.C.).
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (7 U.S.C. Carolina, the ranking member of the
‘‘Studies have shown that the school cafe-
2254c), is amended by striking ‘‘for fiscal year’’ committee, Dr. FOXX, for cooperating teria is the healthiest place for children to
and all that follows through ‘‘thereafter’’ and and making sure this legislation could eat in the U.S.,’’ said registered dietitian nu-
inserting ‘‘for each of fiscal years 2021 and come to the floor, along with the Sen- tritionist and the Academy’s 2022–2023 Presi-
2022’’. ator STABENOW from Michigan and Sen- dent Ellen R. Shanley. ‘‘The Keep Kids Fed
SEC. 5. OPERATIONALLY READY. ator BOOZMAN from Arkansas. Act therefore is more important than ever in
The Secretary of Agriculture shall ensure that Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on providing parents and guardians with the as-
technical assistance is made available to States the motion, and I reserve the balance surance that their children are receiving
and school food authorities for purposes of as- healthful meals to fuel them throughout this
of my time.
sisting parents and school leaders with respect summer as well as the next school year.’’
to the transition of operating school meal pro-
Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- The Academy commends the Keep Kids Fed
grams not pursuant to a waiver under section self such time as I may consume. Act, which grants the U.S. Department of
2(d) or section 2202 of the Families First Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my col- Agriculture the authority to provide tem-
Coronavirus Response Act (42 U.S.C. 1760 note; league from Virginia yielding time. porary waivers that will provide full flexi-
Public Law 116–127). This is essentially the same bill we bilities to summer meal programs, eliminate
MOTION TO CONCUR passed overwhelmingly yesterday, ex- the reduced-price meal category and increase
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, cept it was improved by our colleagues reimbursement rates in response to rising
in the Senate. This bill is a more tar- food costs.
I have a motion at the desk. ‘‘The Academy and our members have tire-
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. geted approach that includes tem- lessly advocated for the continuation of
BROWN of Maryland). The Clerk will porary support for students and child nutrition waivers as the country con-
designate the motion. schools. It puts an end to the perma- tinues to grapple with ongoing supply chain
The text of the motion is as follows: nent pandemic narrative that led to and labor shortages due to the COVID–19
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia moves that the unnecessary Federal programs with lit- pandemic, as well as inflation,’’ Shanley
House concur in the Senate amendment to tle return to taxpayers. For more than said.
the House amendment to S. 2089. Because the pandemic has had a dispropor-
2 years, broad nutrition waivers pro-
tionate impact on people from underrep-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vided free meals to everyone, including resented communities and those with diet-
ant to House Resolution 1204, the mo- wealthy families. This legislation re- related disease, access to healthful school
tion shall be debatable for 10 minutes turns these programs to regular order. meals promotes nutrition security as well as
equally divided and controlled by the Most importantly, this bill is fully health equity.
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chair and ranking minority member of paid for. It is an example of respecting While the Academy considers nutrition
the Committee on Education and Labor taxpayer funds, something the Federal waivers to be a step in the right direction,
Government is in short supply of. the legislation comes late in the process as
or their designees.
schools are organizing and operating summer
The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Simply put, this bill puts our school meal programs and planning meal programs
SCOTT) and the gentlewoman from nutrition programs back on track, so for the next school year.
North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) each will taxpayers, schools, and students are ‘‘A better solution is to make school meals
control 5 minutes. better served. free for all children, all year,’’ Shanley said.
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‘‘The Academy has long advocated for the midst of increasing supply chain chal- to support school nutrition professionals and
Healthy School Meals for All and will con- lenges and rising food and gas prices, this ensure the financial sustainability of meal
tinue to educate members of Congress on its support will be a life-line for school nutri- programs for the students they serve.’’
benefits. We look forward to working with tion programs and child care providers, ena- SNA’s 2022 Position Paper, released in Jan-
Congress on a permanent solution to issues bling them to stay financially afloat while uary, urged Congress to extend pandemic-re-
of nutrition security for all, particularly for continuing to serve children the nutritious lated child nutrition waivers and to perma-
children.’’ foods they need to grow, develop, learn and nently increase school meal reimbursement
thrive. While we are disappointed the legisla- rates, offer free school meals to all students
[June 21, 2022] tion doesn’t extend the USDA Secretary’s and ease regulatory requirements.
FEEDING AMERICA APPLAUDS BI-PARTISAN full waiver authority through the next
STEP TO EXTEND CHILD NUTRITION WAIVERS school year, the Keep Kids Fed Act is an im- COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS®,
portant step in the right direction. We urge Washington, DC, June 22, 2022.
STATEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO VINCE HALL, CHIEF
Congress to act quickly to pass this legisla- Hon. BOBBY SCOTT,
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICER
tion. If not, millions of children could go Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor,
‘‘Feeding America, the nation’s largest hungry, and we cannot let that happen.’’ House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
hunger-relief network of 200 food banks, 21 Hon. VIRGINIA FOXX,
statewide associations and 60,000 faith-based [June 22, 2022] Ranking Member, Committee on Education and
and non-profit partner food pantries and SNA URGES PASSAGE OF SCHOOL MEALS Labor, House of Representatives, Wash-
meal programs, applauds Congress for taking AGREEMENT ington, DC.
the needed steps to extend child nutrition DEAR CHAIRMAN SCOTT AND RANKING MEM-
waiver authority, which will help ensure ARLINGTON, VA—The School Nutrition As-
sociation (SNA) praised a new agreement to BER FOXX: The Council of the Great City
children are able to access much-needed nu- Schools, the coalition of the nation’s largest
trition in the months ahead. Network food provide critical support to school meal pro-
grams prior to the expiration of federal pan- central-city school districts, writes to offer
banks and partners have been asking for this our support for the Keep Kids Fed Act of
continued flexibility for many months. The demic waivers. Set to expire June 30, the
waivers have ensured students can access 2022. Since the start of the COVID–19 pan-
bi-partisan legislation, the Keep Kids Fed demic, urban districts have worked tirelessly
Act, was released today by Senators Debbie healthy school meals despite persistent sup-
ply chain, food cost and labor burdens. SNA to ensure that all of our students have safe
Stabenow (D–MI) and John Boozman (R–AR) access to healthy meal options, both during
and Representatives Bobby Scott (D–VA 03) urges Congress to swiftly pass The Keep Kids
Fed Act of 2022. school closures and while on campus. Since
and Virginia Foxx (R–NC 05) ahead of the March 2020, the COVID–19 waivers approved
June 30th deadline. The bill would provide The $3 billion package will provide the fol-
lowing assistance through School Year 2022/ by Congress provided our Food Service de-
temporary authority to USDA to provide partments with the additional funding and
summer meal program flexibilities, elimi- 23:
Allow students eligible for reduced-price flexibility needed to get meals to students
nate the reduced-price meal category, and wherever they are and to deal with rising
increase reimbursement rates to help offset meals to receive free meals
Increase federal reimbursements for every costs, personnel shortages, and supply chain
rising food costs. It will offer much needed issues.
stability, predictability, and an assurance school lunch by 40 cents and every school
breakfast by 15 cents, above the annual infla- Even though schools have been open this
that children will be better able to get the spring and are expecting to offer in-person
meals they need through the coming year. tionary adjustment scheduled for July 1
Extend no-cost waivers, including those for instruction this fall, our child nutrition pro-
Together, these provisions will provide sig- grams are still in crisis and have not re-
schools unable to meet nutrition standards
nificant help for children who often do not turned to pre-pandemic normal. Supply
due to supply chain disruptions and to re-
know where they will get their next meal, chain and staffing issues persist and the need
duce administrative and reporting burdens
particularly in communities of color who ex- to relieve school districts from meal pattern,
Extend waivers for 2022 summer meal pro-
perience hunger at a disproportionate rate. non-congregate feeding, and mealtime re-
‘‘Originally granted as part of the pan- grams
‘‘School nutrition professionals have with- quirements remains essential. The Keep Kids
demic response to ensure access to meals for Fed Act will provide school districts with
stood crippling supply chain breakdowns, ris-
children in need during the school year and the flexibility needed for continuity of oper-
ing prices and labor shortages in their efforts
in the summertime, waivers allowing flexi- ations next school year and offers additional
to provide students healthy meals, at a time
bilities for child nutrition program operators funding to help serve more students and al-
when families are struggling with higher
remain essential to addressing child food in- leviate rising costs for meal items, food serv-
costs. With crucial federal waivers on the
security, particularly amid continued supply ice supplies, and personnel.
verge of expiring, this agreement offers
chain disruptions and ongoing barriers to With summer programs already operating
school meal programs a lifeline to help build
reaching kids in rural areas. As it stands, and fall planning well-underway, school dis-
back toward normal operations,’’ said SNA
schools and communities need continued tricts are facing enormous challenges in
President Beth Wallace, MBA, SNS.
flexibilities to safely plan for and offer sum- serving nutritious meals to students every
‘‘SNA members are extremely grateful to
mer meal programs and nutrition assistance day. The Council appreciates the bipartisan
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman
during the next school year. solutions offered in the Keep Kids Fed Act of
‘‘For millions of school children, school Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member John
Boozman, House Education and Labor Com- 2022 to help mitigate some of these issues
meals are often their only reliable nutrition and urges a YES vote.
source. Feeding America stands ready to mittee Chairman Bobby Scott and Ranking
Member Virginia Foxx for their consistent Sincerely,
work with Congress to ensure this important RAY HART,
bill passes both chambers and is signed by efforts to support school meal programs and
to Congressional leaders for bringing this Executive Director.
President Biden, and we look forward to
working with them on future legislation to critical agreement to the floor,’’ said Wal-
ensure child nutrition programs remain lace. THE CENTER FOR LAW
strong and responsive to local needs in the SNA members have reported an ongoing AND SOCIAL POLICY,
months and years ahead.’’ struggle to obtain sufficient food and sup- Washington, DC, June 23, 2022.
plies for their programs, as manufacturers DEAR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: The Center
[June 22, 2022] discontinue products ranging from low-so- for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) expresses
dium chicken breasts to low-fat milk cartons our support for H.R. 8150, the Keep Kids Fed
BIPARTISAN ‘KEEP KIDS FED ACT’ WOULD PRE- and yogurt cups. Members have reported Act of 2022, which would extend key flexibili-
VENT MILLIONS OF CHILDREN FROM GOING
shortages of as many as 150–200 menu items ties for school meal provisions enacted under
HUNGRY per order, which send short-staffed school the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
SAVE THE CHILDREN—TOGETHER WITH OUR PO- nutrition teams scrambling to secure (FFCRA). As a national, nonpartisan anti-
LITICAL ADVOCACY ARM, SAVE THE CHILDREN healthy menu substitutions for their stu- poverty organization that places racial eq-
ACTION NETWORK—URGES CONGRESS TO dents. School nutrition directors across the uity at the center of our work, we under-
SWIFTLY PASS THIS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION country report unprecedented price in- stand how failing to extend this successful
WASHINGTON, DC—After yesterday’s release creases, including a 280% increase in the cost policy would harm food security in
of the bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act (H.R. of a case of gloves and 137% increase on marginalized and low-income communities.
8150), Cassidy Pont, Lead Policy Advocate whole grain bread. The COVID–19 pandemic is ongoing, and
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for Domestic Child Nutrition at Save the ‘‘SNA appreciates ongoing efforts of U.S. schools are struggling to manage rising food
Children, issued the following statement: Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to ad- costs and clogged supply chains. Congress’
‘‘We wholeheartedly welcome the release dress persistent supply chain challenges and failure to extend the waivers and flexibilities
of the bipartisan and budget-neutral Keep USDA’s commitment to avert penalties for the FFCRA provides would mean schools not
Kids Fed Act, which will temporarily extend schools unable to comply with meal pattern having the tools they need to continue pro-
some child nutrition waivers, preventing requirements due to these disruptions,’’ said viding consistent and reliable meals to stu-
nearly 7 million children from losing access Wallace. ‘‘We will continue to work with dents. If Congress fails to extend these flexi-
to nutritious meals this summer alone. In USDA next school year as we seek solutions bilities beyond the current expiration date of
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June 24, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5895
June 30, 2022, millions of children face the The House already passed a comprehensive JOSEPH WOODROW HATCHETT
possibility of losing access to healthy meals. slate of gun violence prevention legislation, UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE
CLASP is pleased to see the inclusion of
and I look forward to building on that by voting AND FEDERAL BUILDING
the waiver ensuring all family child care
homes qualify for the highest reimbursement for this legislation that came out of the bipar- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, pursuant
rate under the Child and Adult Food Care tisan Senate negotiations. to House Resolution 1204, I call up the
(CACFP) program. This waiver eliminates The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will bill (S. 2938) to designate the United
the usual area eligibility requirement that help to protect Americans and make gun sales States Courthouse and Federal Build-
limits this rate to providers in areas meeting safer. The most effective way to protect com- ing located at 111 North Adams Street
a 50 percent low-income threshold. This
threshold excludes many providers serving
munities from gun violence is to keep guns out in Tallahassee, Florida, as the ‘‘Joseph
children in families with low incomes, espe- of the hands of individuals who are a danger Woodrow Hatchett United States
cially in rural and suburban areas, where to themselves and others. This legislation will Courthouse and Federal Building’’, and
poverty is often less concentrated than in incentivize states to establish extreme risk for other purposes, with the Senate
urban areas. In addition, the area eligibility protection order laws, enhance background amendments to the House amendment
test completely neglects providers and fami- checks for people under the age of 21, end thereto, and ask for its immediate con-
lies struggling in areas with a high cost-of- straw purchasing, and penalize gun traffickers. sideration.
living. CLASP recommends permanently
It will also safeguard survivors of domestic vio- The Clerk read the title of the bill.
eliminating the area eligibility test perma-
nent. This change would bring more child lence by closing the so called ‘‘boyfriend loop- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
care providers who serve low-income chil- hole,’’ prohibiting people convicted of domestic Clerk will designate the Senate amend-
dren into CACFP, ensuring many more chil- violence crimes from possessing firearms. ments to the House amendment.
dren in need would receive healthy CACFP Additionally, this bill makes a robust invest- Senate amendments to House amend-
meals and snacks. ment in under Title IV–A of the Every Student ment:
The COVID–19 pandemic exacerbated child In lieu of the matter proposed to be in-
Succeeds Act. Fully funding this important
hunger in the U.S., but did not create it. serted, insert the following:
Prior to the pandemic, almost 1 in every 7 grant program will help to close the oppor-
SECTION 1. JOSEPH WOODROW HATCHETT
households struggled with food security, a tunity and resource gaps in our nation’s public UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND
rate that spiked to 1 in 3 with the onset of schools, and I’m pleased this bill recognizes FEDERAL BUILDING.
the pandemic. The policies enacted through the importance of this program in providing (a) DESIGNATION.—The United States Court-
the FFCRA, namely the nationwide waiver students of all backgrounds with a well-round- house and Federal Building located at 111 North
authority and expanded reimbursement ed, safe, and healthy education. Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, shall be
rates, has enabled schools to meet the im- known and designated as the ‘‘Joseph Woodrow
mense challenge of heightened demand and
Although these actions to address gun vio-
Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal
costs. As long as pandemic-related economic lence in our communities and fund critical Building’’.
pressures remain, these flexibilities should school improvement programs are important, I (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law,
as well. Many children in this country rely am concerned about how various provisions in map, regulation, document, paper, or other
on meals through schools and child care pro- the bill could harm Black and brown students record of the United States to the United States
grams as a source of reliable and nutritious and students with disabilities in our nation’s Courthouse and Federal Building referred to in
food. These meals can support their develop- schools. The Bipartisan Safer Communities subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference
ment and represent a wise investment from Act increases funding for school resource offi- to the ‘‘Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States
policymakers. CLASP encourages Congress Courthouse and Federal Building’’.
in the future to support universal school
cers (SROs) and codifies further involvement
SEC. 2. LYNN C. WOOLSEY POST OFFICE BUILD-
meals so that all students can receive the of the Department of Homeland Security in ING.
nutrition they need without stigma or bur- education through threat assessments. Re- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United
densome paperwork. search and practice show that both SROs and States Postal Service located at 120 4th Street in
CLASP thanks Sens. Stabenow and Booz- threat assessments are ineffective in keeping Petaluma, California, shall be known and des-
man and Reps. Scott and Foxx for their bi- students safe in schools. As Chair of the Civil ignated as the ‘‘Lynn C. Woolsey Post Office
partisan work on this important piece of leg- Rights and Human Services Subcommittee, I Building’’.
islation. CLASP urges swift passage and (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law,
looks forward to working with your office on
remain committed to protecting students’ civil
map, regulation, document, paper, or other
legislative matters reducing poverty in this rights and delivering on the promise of an eq- record of the United States to the facility re-
country. For more information, or to help uitable, world-class public education for each ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be
answer any questions, please contact and every student in this country. I will closely a reference to the ‘‘Lynn C. Woolsey Post Office
Tralonne Shorter, Director of Legislative Af- monitor the implementation of this legislation Building’’.
fairs. to make sure our most marginalized and vul- SEC. 3. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Sincerely, nerable students are not subject to further dis- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as
INDIVAR DUTTA-GUPTA, proportionate discipline and discriminatory tar- the ‘‘Bipartisan Safer Communities Act’’.
Executive Director. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con-
-- geting in schools.
tents for this Act is as follows:
Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in As a member of the Gun Violence Preven-
Sec. 1. Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States
support of the Bipartisan Safer Communities tion Taskforce, I again want to recognize how Courthouse and Federal Building.
Act, long overdue legislation to address gun crucial the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Sec. 2. Lynn C. Woolsey Post Office Building.
violence in our schools and neighborhoods. is to our schools, communities, and country. Sec. 3. Short title; table of contents.
Although this legislation is far from perfect, it This bill will be the first substantive action on DIVISION A—MENTAL HEALTH AND
is an important step forward in solving the epi- gun violence prevention since the passage of FIREARMS PROVISIONS
demic of gun violence that has gripped our na- the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act in TITLE I—CHILDREN AND FAMILY MENTAL
tion for decades. 1994. In the last 30 years, our nation has HEALTH SERVICES
In the weeks following the tragedy in Uvalde been devastated over and over again by hor- Sec. 11001. Expansion of community mental
at Robb Elementary and the racist attack at a rific tragedies like we saw in recent weeks at health services demonstration pro-
grocery store in Buffalo, I spoke with many Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. We can- gram.
constituents who continue to urge action. Sec. 11002. Medicaid and telehealth.
not bring back those who have been mur- Sec. 11003. Supporting access to health care
Teachers, parents, and concerned community dered, but we can enact meaningful laws that services in schools.
members from Northwest Oregon shared will prevent more senseless deaths. Sec. 11004. Review of State implementation of
pleas for Congress to follow through on our I urge swift passage of the legislation. early and periodic screening, di-
responsibility to our children and our nation by The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time agnostic, and treatment services.
immediately passing bold policies to imple- Sec. 11005. Pediatric mental health care access
for debate has expired. grants.
ment gun safety reform. An educator I know
SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE
Pursuant to House Resolution 1204, TITLE II—FIREARMS
told me that after Uvalde, she sat down with
the previous question is ordered. Sec. 12001. Juvenile records.
her students and told them she would take a
bullet for them. Conversations like this are The question is on the motion by the Sec. 12002. Defining ‘‘engaged in the business’’.
gentleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT). Sec. 12003. Use of Byrne grants for implementa-
happening in classrooms across the country, tion of State crisis intervention
but they shouldn’t have to. Congress must The motion to concur was agreed to. programs.
provide all students with safe learning environ- A motion to reconsider was laid on Sec. 12004. Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms
ments free from the threat of gun violence. the table. Act.
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