Messages, Measures Referred and Executive Communications, July 20, 2022 — Congressional Record, Senate
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Page S3539 of the Senate section of the Congressional Record for July 20, 2022, headed Messages, Measures Referred and Executive Communications, in interleaved columns. A message from the House announces H.R. 8404, an act to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and the Senate refers House bills such as H.R. 3222 on the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area and H.R. 7002, on illuminating the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri in blue and yellow lights in support of Ukraine. Tributes recognize Jim Halvorson for 32 years with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation and a veterans advocate who in 2018 became the first African-American State commander of the American Legion of Arkansas. A resolution text begins with a declaration on NATO.
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July 20, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3539
before post-traumatic stress disorder Mines, better known today as Montana H.R. 8404. An act to repeal the Defense of
and traumatic brain injuries were for- Tech University. After years of work in Marriage Act and ensure respect for State
mal diagnoses. both Wyoming and Colorado, Jim made regulation of marriage, and for other pur-
Kinsey’s friends recognized him as a poses.
his way back home to the Treasure
man who actively worked to make State and went on to begin his career f
positive changes for veterans through- with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas MEASURES REFERRED
out his career. Upon his retirement Conservation. He started out as a pe-
from civil service in 2000, he continued troleum geologist and was eventually The following bills were read the first
to blaze trails within the American Le- appointed as Administrator. Jim’s role and the second times by unanimous
gion, serving in local, State, and na- included administering Montana’s oil consent, and referred as indicated:
tional capacities. He was instrumental and gas conservation laws, promoting H.R. 1286. An act to establish the Southern
in founding American Legion Post 74 in conservation, and overseeing oil and Campaign of the Revolution National Herit-
North Little Rock, where he served as age Corridor, and for other purposes; to the
gas exploration and production in the
Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
founding commander and commander State. sources.
for 14 years. As Jim enters into retirement, he H.R. 2024. An act to establish the Southern
He made an annual trip to Wash- can rest assured that he has made a Maryland National Heritage Area, and for
ington, DC, during the American Le- lasting impact on Montana’s oil and other purposes; to the Committee on Energy
gion’s testimony to Congress about its gas industry. He will now have the op- and Natural Resources.
legislative priorities and advocated on portunity to enjoy the fruits of his H.R. 3222. An act to establish the Alabama
behalf of Arkansas veterans. labor as he plans to spend more time in Black Belt National Heritage Area, and for
In 2018, he became the first African- the great outdoors, whether that be other purposes; to the Committee on Energy
American State commander of the fishing or enjoying time with his wife and Natural Resources.
American Legion of Arkansas. Kinsey H.R. 4404. An act to amend the Wild and
of 40 years, Diana.
was not focused on the tag-line and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of
It is my honor to recognize Jim Hal- the Kissimmee River in the State of Florida
pressures that may arise from being vorson for his dedication to the Mon- as a component of the Wild and Scenic Riv-
the first minority to sit in the State tana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation ers System, and for other purposes; to the
commander seat because, in his words, and for his 32 years of public service to Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
‘‘All our blood runs the same.’’ This the great State of Montana. Jim, sources.
was one of many examples of how he thank you for your many years of pub- H.R. 6337. An act to require the Secretary
led his life with humility and selfless- lic service and your commitment to of the Interior and the Secretary of Agri-
ness. preserving our State’s oil and gas re- culture to develop long-distance bike trails
During his time in the Air Force, serves. I wish you all the best in your on Federal land, and for other purposes; to
Kinsey specialized in security, where the Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
retirement. You make Montana sources.
he fought to protect his fellow airmen proud.∑ H.R. 7002. An act to authorize the Gateway
in combat. During his time serving vet- f Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, to be illumi-
erans, he fought to strengthen the ben- nated by blue and yellow lights in support of
efits they earned. Service, advocacy, MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
Ukraine; to the Committee on Energy and
and security were his life’s tenets. At 11:28 a.m., a message from the Natural Resources.
At the celebration of the American House of Representatives, delivered by H.R. 7025. An act to prohibit the Director
Legion’s 100th anniversary, Kinsey said Mrs. Alli, one of its reading clerks, an- of the United States Fish and Wildlife Serv-
his time as commander was his way of nounced that the House has passed the ice from funding entities that commit, fund,
giving back blessings to help others following bill, without amendment: or support gross violations of internationally
and what could be a more rewarding recognized human rights, and for other pur-
S. 144. An act to authorize the Secretary of
poses; to the Committee on Environment and
experience than to be able and help a Health and Human Services, acting through
Public Works.
veteran in need. the Director of the Indian Health Service, to
He served in the greatest capacity acquire private land to facilitate access to f
alongside his wife, Dianna and their the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in
Hemet, California, and for other purposes. MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME
two daughters, Meredith and Allison
and their grandsons. He was a loving The message also announced that the The following bill was read the first
father, caring coworker, servant lead- House has passed the following bills, in time:
er, gracious husband, and friend to all. which it requests the concurrence of H.R. 8404. An act to repeal the Defense of
His wife recently said that his motto the Senate: Marriage Act and ensure respect for State
H.R. 1286. An act to establish the Southern regulation of marriage, and for other pur-
was ‘‘For God and country.’’ I hope we
Campaign of the Revolution National Herit- poses.
can learn from his example to remem-
ber the American blood flowing
age Corridor, and for other purposes. f
H.R. 2024. An act to establish the Southern
through all of us and work together to Maryland National Heritage Area, and for EXECUTIVE AND OTHER
make this country better than we other purposes. COMMUNICATIONS
found it. H.R. 3222. An act to establish the Alabama
I join R.D Kinsey’s family, friends, Black Belt National Heritage Area, and for The following communications were
and all Arkansans in mourning his other purposes. laid before the Senate, together with
passing. His fingerprint will forever
H.R. 4404. An act to amend the Wild and accompanying papers, reports, and doc-
Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of uments, and were referred as indicated:
mark Arkansas. From Florida, North the Kissimmee River in the State of Florida
Little Rock, Washington, and every- EC–4612. A communication from the Alter-
as a component of the Wild and Scenic Riv-
nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office
where in between, his legacy will carry ers System, and for other purposes.
of the Secretary, Department of Defense,
on with current and future genera- H.R. 6337. An act to require the Secretary
of the Interior and the Secretary of Agri- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
tions. In his spirit we will continue to a rule entitled ‘‘TRICARE Coverage and Re-
advance the benefits for and meet the culture to develop long-distance bike trails
on Federal land, and for other purposes. imbursement of Certain Services Resulting
needs of American veterans.∑ H.R. 7002. An act to authorize the Gateway from Temporary Program Changes in Re-
f Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, to be illumi- sponse to the COVID–19 Pandemic’’
nated by blue and yellow lights in support of ((RIN0720–AB81) (RIN0720–AB82) (RIN0720–
TRIBUTE TO JIM HALVORSON Ukraine. AB83)) received during adjournment of the
Senate in the Office of the President of the
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∑ Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I H.R. 7025. An act to prohibit the Director
have the distinct honor of recognizing of the United States Fish and Wildlife Serv- Senate on June 29, 2022; to the Committee on
ice from funding entities that commit, fund, Armed Services.
Jim Halvorson of the Montana Board of
or support gross violations of internationally EC–4613. A communication from the Alter-
Oil and Gas Conservation for his dedi- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office
recognized human rights, and for other pur-
cation to Montana and his 32 years of poses. of the Secretary, Department of Defense,
public service. H.R. 7693. An act to amend title 54, United transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
Raised near Pendroy, MT, Jim grad- States Code, to reauthorize the National a rule entitled ‘‘TRICARE Coverage and Re-
uated from the Montana School of Park Foundation. imbursement of Certain Services Resulting
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S3540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 20, 2022
from Temporary Program Changes in Re- Affairs), transmitting additional legislative to law, the report of a rule entitled
sponse to the COVID–19 Pandemic; Correc- proposals relative to the ‘‘National Defense ‘‘NUREG–2159, Rev. 1, ‘Acceptable Standard
tion’’ ((RIN0720–AB81) (RIN0720–AB82) Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’; to Format and Content for the Fundamental
(RIN0720–AB83)) received during adjourn- the Committee on Armed Services. Nuclear Material Control Plan Required for
ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- EC–4626. A communication from the Senior Special Nuclear Material of Moderate Stra-
dent of the Senate on June 29, 2022; to the Congressional Liaison, Bureau of Consumer tegic Significance’ ’’ (RIN3150) received in
Committee on Armed Services. Financial Protection, transmitting, pursu- the Office of the President of the Senate on
EC–4614. A communication from the Alter- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pro- July 11, 2022; to the Committee on Environ-
nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office hibition on Inclusion of Adverse Information ment and Public Works.
of the Secretary, Department of Defense, in Consumer Reporting in Cases of Human EC–4635. A communication from the Direc-
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Trafficking (Regulation V)’’ (RIN3170–AB12) tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu-
a rule entitled ‘‘Privacy Act of 1974; Imple- received during adjournment of the Senate latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant
mentation’’ (RIN0790–AL20) received during in the Office of the President of the Senate to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Man-
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of on June 24, 2022; to the Committee on Bank- agement Directive (MD) 12.3, NRC Personnel
the President of the Senate on June 29, 2022; ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Security Program’’ received in the Office of
to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–4627. A communication from the Senior the President of the Senate on July 19, 2022;
EC–4615. A communication from the Alter- Congressional Liaison, Bureau of Consumer to the Committee on Environment and Pub-
nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office Financial Protection, transmitting, pursu- lic Works.
of the Secretary, Department of Defense, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–4636. A communication from the Sec-
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ‘‘Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); retary of Energy, transmitting a legislative
a rule entitled ‘‘Privacy Act of 1974; Imple- Pay-to-Pay Fees’’ (12 CFR Part 1006) received proposal to revise the Mercury Export Ban
mentation’’ (RIN0790–AK99) received during during the adjournment of the Senate in the Act of 2008, as amended; to the Committee on
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Office of the President of the Senate on July Environment and Public Works.
the President of the Senate on June 29, 2022; 1, 2022; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- EC–4637. A communication from the Asso-
to the Committee on Armed Services. ing, and Urban Affairs. ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage-
EC–4616. A communication from the Alter- EC–4628. A communication from the Senior ment Division, Environmental Protection
nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office Congressional Liaison, Bureau of Consumer Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Financial Protection, transmitting, pursu- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementing
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fair Statutory Addition of Certain Per- and
a rule entitled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the
Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Toxics Release Inventory Beginning with Re-
Regulation Supplement: Maximizing the Use
Reports’’ (12 CFR Part 1022) received during porting Years 2021 and 2022’’ ((RIN2070–AL04)
of American-Made Goods, Products, and Ma-
the adjournment of the Senate in the Office (FRL No. 9427–01–OCSPP)) received during
terials (DFARS Case 2019–D045)’’ (RIN0750–
of the President of the Senate on July 1, 2022; adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
AK85) received during adjournment of the
to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and the President of the Senate on July 15, 2022;
Senate in the Office of the President of the
Urban Affairs. to the Committee on Environment and Pub-
Senate on June 29, 2022; to the Committee on
EC–4629. A communication from the Senior lic Works.
Armed Services. EC–4638. A communication from the Asso-
EC–4617. A communication from the Sec- Congressional Liaison, Bureau of Consumer
ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage-
retary of Energy, transmitting a legislative Financial Protection, transmitting, pursu-
ment Division, Environmental Protection
proposal to reduce the frequency of a re- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled
Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
quired Report to Congress by the Depart- ‘‘Streamlining management and Occupancy
report of a rule entitled ‘‘Vermont: Final Ap-
ment of Energy regarding excess contami- Reviews for Section 8 Housing Assistance
proval of State Underground Storage Tank
nated facilities; to the Committee on Armed Programs’’ (RIN2502–AJ22) received in the
Program Revisions, Codification, and Incor-
Services. Office of the President of the Senate on July,
poration by Reference’’ (FRL No. 9581–02–R1)
EC–4618. A communication from the Under 2022; to the Committee on Banking, Housing,
received during adjournment of the Senate
Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- and Urban Affairs. in the Office of the President of the Senate
ness), transmitting, a report relative to an- EC–4630. A communication from the Senior
on July 15, 2022; to the Committee on Envi-
nual reporting requirements on defense man- Congressional Liaison, Bureau of Consumer
ronment and Public Works.
power for fiscal years 2021 and 2022; to the Financial Protection, transmitting, pursu- EC–4639. A communication from the Asso-
Committee on Armed Services. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘The ciate Director of the Regulatory Manage-
EC–4619. A communication from the Under Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Limited Preemp- ment Division, Environmental Protection
Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and tion of State Laws’’ (12 CFR Part 1022) re- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to ceived during adjournment of the Senate in report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delaware: Final
law, a report entitled ‘‘Explosives Safety the Office of the President of the Senate on Approval of State Underground Storage
Board 2021 Report to Congress’’; to the Com- July 7, 2022; to the Committee on Banking, Tank Program Revisions, Codification, and
mittee on Armed Services. Housing, and Urban Affairs. Incorporation by Reference’’ (FRL No. 9625–
EC–4620. A communication from the Acting EC–4631. A communication from the Under 02–R3) received during adjournment of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Senate in the Office of the President of the
Affairs), transmitting additional legislative Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to Senate on July 15, 2022; to the Committee on
proposals relative to the ‘‘National Defense law, a report entitled ‘‘Defense Production Environment and Public Works.
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’; to Act Fund Annual Report For Fiscal Year EC–4640. A communication from the Chief
the Committee on Armed Services. 2021’’; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- of the Publications and Regulations Branch,
EC–4621. A communication from the Acting ing, and Urban Affairs. Department of the Treasury, transmitting,
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative EC–4632. A communication from the Dep- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
Affairs), transmitting additional legislative uty Chief, National Forest System, Depart- ‘‘Guidance Regarding the Changes Made by
proposals relative to the ‘‘National Defense ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant the American Rescue Plan Act to the Elec-
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’; to to law, a report relative to the final maps tion of Alternative Minimum Funding
the Committee on Armed Services. and perimeter boundary descriptions for the Standards for Community Newspaper Plans
EC–4622. A communication from the Acting enclosed Wild and Scenic Rivers; to the Com- under Section 430(m)’’ (Notice 2022–31) re-
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. ceived in the Office of the President of the
Affairs), transmitting additional legislative EC–4633. A communication from the Na- Senate on July 11, 2022; to the Committee on
proposals relative to the ‘‘National Defense tional Listing Coordinator of the Office of Finance.
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’; to Protected Resources, National Marine Fish- EC–4641. A communication from the Chief
the Committee on Armed Services. eries Service, Department of Commerce, of the Publications and Regulations Branch,
EC–4623. A communication from the Acting transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Department of the Treasury, transmitting,
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
Affairs), transmitting additional legislative Species; Removal of Johnson’s Seagrass ‘‘Applicability of section 432(b) (7) following
proposals relative to the ‘‘National Defense From the Federal List of Threatened and En- a merger involving a multiemployer defined
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’; to dangered Species Including the Cor- benefit plan that has received special finan-
responding Designated Critical Habitat’’
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the Committee on Armed Services. cial assistance’’ (Rev. Rul. 2022–13) received
EC–4624. A communication from the Acting (RIN0648–XR119) received during adjourn- in the Office of the President of the Senate
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- on July 19, 2022; to the Committee on Fi-
Affairs), transmitting additional legislative dent of the Senate on July 1, 2022; to the nance.
proposals relative to the ‘‘National Defense Committee on Environment and Public EC–4642. A communication from the Sec-
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’’; to Works. retary of Energy, transmitting a legislative
the Committee on Armed Services. EC–4634. A communication from the Direc- proposal that would amend the Harmonized
EC–4625. A communication from the Acting tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- Tariff Schedule of the United States; to the
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant Committee on Finance.
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July 20, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3541
EC–4643. A communication from the Assist- countries in the North Atlantic area against ties), will constitute a commitment to col-
ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of all external threats; lective defense and consultations pursuant
Health and Human Services, transmitting, (B) through common action, the estab- to Articles 4 and 5 of the North Atlantic
pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Unified lished democracies of North America and Eu- Treaty.
Payment for Medicare-Covered Post-Acute rope that were joined in NATO persevered (5) Influence of Non-NATO Members on
Care: Analysis and Development of the Pro- and prevailed in the task of ensuring the sur- NATO Decisions.—The Senate declares that
totype Unified PAC Prospective Payment vival of democratic government in Europe any country that is not a member of NATO
System Called for in the IMPACT ACT’’; to and North America throughout the Cold shall have no impact on decisions related to
the Committee on Finance. War; NATO enlargement.
EC–4644. A communication from the Prin- (C) NATO enhances the security of the (6) Support for 2014 Wales Summit Defense
cipal Deputy Inspector General, Department United States by embedding European states Spending Benchmark.—The Senate declares
of Health and Human Services, transmitting, in a process of cooperative security planning that all NATO members should continue to
pursuant to law, a data snapshot entitled and by ensuring an ongoing and direct lead- fulfill or move towards the guideline out-
‘‘Part D Plans Generally Include Drugs Com- ership role for the United States in European lined in the 2014 Wales Summit Declaration
monly Used by Dual Eligibles: 2022’’; to the security affairs; to spend a minimum of 2 percent of their
Committee on Finance. (D) the responsibility and financial burden Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on defense
EC–4645. A communication from the Assist- of defending the democracies of Europe and and 20 percent of their defense budgets on
ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of North America can be more equitably shared major equipment, including research and de-
Health and Human Services, transmitting, through an alliance in which specific obliga- velopment, by 2024.
pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Non- tions and force goals are met by its mem- Sec. 3. condition.
Emergency Medical Transportation in Med- bers; The advice and consent of the Senate
icaid, 2018–2020’’; to the Committee on Fi- (E) the security and prosperity of the under section 1 is subject to the following
nance. United States is enhanced by NATO’s collec- conditions
EC–4646. A communication from the Acting tive defense against aggression that may (1) Presidential Certification.—Prior to the
Commissioner, Social Security Administra- threaten the security of NATO members; and deposit of the instrument of ratification, the
tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Ad- (F) United States membership in NATO re- President shall certify to the Senate as fol-
ministration’s 2022 Annual Report of the mains a vital national security interest of lows:
Supplemental Security Income Program; to the United States. (A) The inclusion of Finland and Sweden in
the Committee on Finance. (2) Strategic Rationale for NATO Enlarge- NATO will not have the effect of increasing
ment.—The Senate declares that— the overall percentage share of the United
f (A) the United States and its NATO allies States in the common budgets of NATO.
face continued threats to their stability and (B) The inclusion of Finland and Sweden in
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES territorial integrity; NATO does not detract from the ability of
The following reports of committees (B) an attack against Finland or Sweden, the United States to meet or to fund its mili-
were submitted: or the destabilization of either arising from tary requirements outside the North Atlan-
external subversion, would threaten the sta- tic area.
By Mr. WARNER, from the Select Com-
bility of Europe and jeopardize United States Sec. 4. definitions.
mittee on Intelligence: In this resolution:
national security interests;
Report to accompany S. 4503, a bill to au- (C) Finland and Sweden, having established (1) NATO Members.—The term ‘‘NATO
thorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for democratic governments and having dem- members’’ means all countries that are par-
intelligence and intelligence-related activi- onstrated a willingness to meet the require- ties to the North Atlantic Treaty.
ties of the United States Government, the ments of membership, including those nec- (2) Non-NATO Members.—The term ‘‘non-
Intelligence Community Management Ac- essary to contribute to the defense of all NATO members’’ means all countries that
count, and the Central Intelligence Agency NATO members, are in a position to further are not parties to the North Atlantic Treaty.
Retirement and Disability System, and for the principles of the North Atlantic Treaty (3) North Atlantic Area.—The term ‘‘North
other purposes (Rept. No. 117–132). and to contribute to the security of the Atlantic Area’’ means the area covered by
f North Atlantic area; and Article 6 of the North Atlantic Treaty, as ap-
(D) extending NATO membership to Fin- plied by the North Atlantic Council.
EXECUTIVE REPORT OF land and Sweden will strengthen NATO, en- (4) North Atlantic Treaty.—he term
COMMITTEE—TREATY hance stability in Europe, and advance the ‘‘North Atlantic Treaty’’ means the North
interests of the United States and its NATO Atlantic Treaty, signed at Washington April
The following executive report of 4, 1949 (63 Stat. 2241; TIAS 1964 ), as amended.
allies.
committee was submitted: (3) Support for NATO’s Open Door Pol- (5) United States Instrument of Ratifica-
By Mr. MENENDEZ, from the Com- icy.—The policy of the United States is to tion.—The term ‘‘United States instrument
mittee on Foreign Relations: support NATO’s Open Door Policy that al- of ratification’’ means the instrument of
lows any European country to express its de- ratification of the United States of the Pro-
[Treaty Doc. 117–3: Protocols to the North tocols to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949
Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession sire to join NATO and demonstrate its abil-
ity to meet the obligations of NATO mem- on the Accession of the Republic of Finland
of the Republic of Finland and the King- and the Kingdom of Sweden.
dom of Sweden with six declarations and bership.
one condition (Ex. Rept. 117–5)] (4) Future Consideration of Candidates for f
Membership in NATO.—
The text of the committee-rec- (A) Senate Finding.—The Senate finds that INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND
ommended resolution of advice and the United States will not support the acces- JOINT RESOLUTIONS
consent to ratification is as follows: sion to the North Atlantic Treaty of, or the The following bills and joint resolu-
Resolved (two-thirds of the Senators present invitation to begin accession talks with, any
concurring therein), tions were introduced, read the first
European state ( other than Finland and
Section 1. Senate advice and consent sub- Sweden), unless— and second times by unanimous con-
ject to declarations and conditions. (i) the President consults with the Senate sent, and referred as indicated:
The Senate advises and consents to the consistent with Article II, section 2, clause 2 By Mr. WICKER:
ratification of the Protocols to the North At- of the Constitution of the United States (re- S. 4560. A bill to enable the people of the
lantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of the lating to the advice and consent of the Sen- Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to determine
Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Swe- ate to the making of treaties); and the political status of the Commonwealth of
den, which were signed on July 5, 2022, by the (ii) the prospective NATO member can ful- Puerto Rico, and for other purposes; to the
United States of America and other parties fill all of the obligations and responsibilities Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 (Treaty of membership, and the inclusion of such sources.
Doc. 117–3), subject to the declarations of state in NATO would serve the overall polit- By Mr. WARNOCK (for himself, Mr.
section 2 and the condition of section 3. ical and strategic interests of NATO and the BLUMENTHAL, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr.
Sec. 2. declarations. United States. OSSOFF, Mr. BENNET, Mr. TESTER, Mr.
The advice and consent of the Senate (B) Requirement for Consensus and Ratifi- WARNER, Mr. MERKLEY, and Mr.
under section 1 is subject to the following cation.—The Senate declares that no action BOOKER):
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declarations: or agreement other than a consensus deci- S. 4561. A bill to direct the Secretary of De-
(1) Reaffirmation That United States Mem- sion by the full membership of NATO, ap- fense to seek to enter into an agreement
bership in NATO Remains a Vital National proved by the national procedures of each with an entity to conduct a study and
Security Interest of the United States.—The NATO member, including, in the case of the produce a report on barriers to home owner-
Senate declares that— United States, the requirements of Article ship for members of the Armed Forces; to
(A) for more than 70 years the North Atlan- II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution of the Committee on Armed Services.
tic Treaty Organization (NATO) has served the United States (relating to the advice and By Mr. WARNOCK (for himself, Mr.
as the preeminent organization to defend the consent of the Senate to the making of trea- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. OSSOFF, Mr.
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