Congressional Record, House, November 14, 2022: Page H8492
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Page H8492 of the House section of the Congressional Record for November 14, 2022, in interleaved columns. A member honors Dr. Mattelia Bennett Grays, who died at age 91 and served as the 18th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority from 1970 to 1974. Other entries record the oath of office taken by Rudy Yakym III of the Second District of Indiana, a one-minute tribute to Michael Schrage, a statement on the budgetary effects of PAYGO legislation, and executive communications including a Consumer Product Safety Commission rule on infant bath tubs.
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H8492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 14, 2022
She was the daughter of a preacher membership to Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter OATH OF OFFICE MEMBERS, RESI-
and a wonderful mother that invested in Houston, where she served as chapter DENT COMMISSIONER, AND DEL-
in her the love of faith in God; and she president and South Central Regional Director. EGATES
was a person who benefited so many She was the youngest person ever elected as The oath of office required by the
young people in her era and in her International President of the sorority in 1968 sixth article of the Constitution of the
time. and was installed at the sorority’s biennial na- United States, and as provided by sec-
Yes, this fierce lover of life, strong, tional convention in 1970. tion 2 of the act of May 13, 1884 (23
determined leader, has now taken her A little-known fact is Dr. Grays, during the Stat. 22), to be administered to Mem-
wings, and I was pleased to be at her Civil Rights era, was instrumental and the driv- bers, Resident Commissioner, and Dele-
homegoing service to be able to honor ing force in chartering 14 undergraduate chap- gates of the House of Representatives,
her daughter Karen, her brother, ters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incor- the text of which is carried in 5 U.S.C.
Cornel, and Joan, her sister, grandson, porated on predominantly white universities. 3331:
Kristopher, his wife, and their children, During her term as Supreme Basileus, she ‘‘‘I, AB, do solemnly swear (or af-
and all her other relatives. chartered a total of 56 undergraduate chapters
I was delighted that the mayor of the firm) that I will support and defend
at predominantly white universities. the Constitution of the United
city of Houston named this day, No- Dr. Mattelia Bennett Grays was preceded in
vember 14, 2022, as Dr. Mattelia Grays States against all enemies, foreign
death by her parents; her husband, Horace and domestic; that I will bear true
Day. I am here to honor her on the Grays, sisters, Barbara Jefferson, Willie Mae
floor of the House. May she rest in faith and allegiance to the same;
Sanford, and brother Randolph McBride. that I take this obligation freely,
peace. May her spirit continue to lift Dr. Mattelia Bennett Grays leaves to honor
us up as we celebrate our 18th inter- without any mental reservation or
her legacy her loving daughter, Karen Grays- purpose of evasion; and that I will
national president, Dr. Grays, as she Gray (Benjamin Gray, son-in-law), her siblings,
rests in peace and goes home to join well and faithfully discharge the
Cornel Joseph Jefferson, Sr., Joan Bennett duties of the office on which I am
her honey-do, her husband. McBride, a grandson, Kristopher John Howard
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and praise Dr. about to enter. So help me God.’’
(Jennifer Howard, granddaughter-in-law), and has been subscribed to in person and
Mattelia Bennett Grays for a life well lived—
great-grandchildren, Karolina Austen Howard, filed in duplicate with the Clerk of the
where she was dedicated to public service
and Kristopher John Howard, Jr., and a host House of Representatives by the fol-
through education and was a member of the
of cousins, nephews, and niece and friends. lowing Member of the 117th Congress,
renowned Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority
Incorporated. Her work and deeds are most deserving of pursuant to the provisions of 2 U.S.C.
Dr. Mattelia Bennett Grays was a remark- the respect, admiration, and commendation of 25:
able woman, a mother, a community leader, the United States Congress. RUDY YAKYM III, Second District of
and a woman of God who passed away this f Indiana.
month at the age of 91. f
Dr. Bennett Grays was the 18th Inter- HONORING THE SERVICE OF
national President of Alpha Kappa Alpha MICHAEL SCHRAGE BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO
(AKA) Sorority Incorporated serving from 1970 (Mr. MRVAN asked and was given LEGISLATION
to 1974. permission to address the House for 1 Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-
Dr. Mattelia Bennett Grays was born on July minute.) You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YAR-
26, 1931, in Houston, Texas, to the Reverend Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with MUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote
Abel B. Bennett and Mrs. Delcia McNeal Ben- great respect and admiration that I on passage, for printing in the CON-
nett. rise to congratulate Michael Schrage, GRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 5441, the
During her formative years, Dr. Mattelia Chief Executive Officer and Chairman PAST Act of 2021, as amended, would
Bennett Grays and her family attended Pleas- of the Board of Centier Bank as he have no significant effect on the def-
ant Hill Baptist Church until her father built celebrates his 50th work anniversary. icit, and therefore, the budgetary ef-
from the ground up a small church, St. John Under his outstanding leadership, fects of such bill are estimated as zero.
Missionary Baptist Church, in Chappell Hill, Centier Bank has been recognized as
Texas. f
the largest private, family-owned bank
Dr. Mattelia Bennett Grays attended schools
in the State of Indiana and, since 2007, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS,
in the Houston Independent School District
has annually been named one of Indi- ETC.
and graduated in 1948 as salutatorian of her
ana’s best places to work. I believe Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive
graduating class at Booker T. Washington
that this is due to Michael’s value- communications were taken from the
High School. She was blessed to have earned
based work ethic that fosters a sup- Speaker’s table and referred as follows:
and received a full-ride scholarship to attend
portive and thoughtful work environ- EC–5850. A letter from the Alternate OSD
Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana,
ment. FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department
where she thrived and excelled in her studies.
Dr, Mattelia Bennett Grays pledged and was I also appreciate that Michael has of Defense, transmitting the Department’s
initiated into Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha proven himself to be a pillar in the final rule — Privacy Act of 1974; Implemen-
community, volunteering his time and tation [Docket ID: DoD-2020-OS-0094] (RIN:
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She re- 0790-AL17) received October 25, 2022, pursuant
ceived her B.A. degree from Dillard University efforts to countless charity organiza-
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121,
in 1952 and was married to Horace Wesley tions.
Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on
Grays, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incor- Mr. Speaker, please join me in hon- Armed Services.
porated that same year. A beautiful daughter, oring Michael Schrage on this incred- EC–5851. A letter from the Alternate OSD
Karen Grays-Gray was born to this wonderful ible accomplishment and his commit- FRLO, Department of Defense, transmitting
couple. ment to our region and helping those the Department’s final rule — Defense Fed-
Dr. Mattelia Bennett Grays received her in need. eral Acquisition Regulation Supplement: De-
partment of State Rescission of Determina-
M.A. degree with honors in special education f tion Regarding Sudan (DFARS Case 2021-
from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, D027) [Docket: DARS-2021-0019] (RIN: 0750-
Michigan. She later received her Doctorate in ADJOURNMENT
AL46] received October 25, 2022, pursuant to 5
educational administration from Pacific Univer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec.
sity in Sacramento, California, in 1985. She ant to section 1 of House Resolution 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on
returned to Houston to teach in the Houston 1230, the House stands adjourned until Armed Services.
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Independent School District. After several 10 a.m. tomorrow for morning-hour de- EC–5852. A letter from the Alternate OSD
bate and noon for legislative business. FRLO, Department of Defense, transmitting
years with HISD, she began working summers
the Department’s final rule — Defense Fed-
with the University of Houston as a supervisor Thereupon (at 7 o’clock and 26 min-
eral Acquisition Regulation Supplement:
for laboratory experiences for teachers of cul- utes p.m.), under its previous order, the Representation Relating to Compensation of
turally deprived children. House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- Former DoD Officials (DFARS Case 2021-
Upon graduation from the University of day, November 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. for D030) [Docket: DARS-2022-0022] (RIN: 0750-
Michigan, Dr. Grays transferred her sorority morning-hour debate. AL52) received October 14, 2022, pursuant to 5
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November 14, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8493
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 partment’s final rule — Elimination of Cus-
251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and toms Broker District Permit Fee [USCBP-
Armed Services. Commerce. 2020-0010] (RIN: 1515-AE43) received October
EC–5853. A letter from the Senior Congres- EC–5861. A letter from the Director, Office 21, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
sional Liaison, Bureau of Consumer Finan- of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to
cial Protection, transmitting the Bureau’s Commission, transmitting the Commission’s the Committee on Ways and Means.
advisory opinion — Fair Credit Reporting; regulatory guide — Guide for Assessing, EC–5869. A letter from the Director, Regu-
Facially False Data received October 21, 2022, Monitoring, and Mitigating Aging Effects on lations and Disclosure Law Division, U.S.
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Electrical Equipment Used in Production Customs and Border Protection, Department
104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- and Utilization Facilities [Regulatory Guide of Homeland Security, transmitting the De-
mittee on Financial Services. 1.248, Revision 0] received October 7, 2022, partment’s final rule — Modernization of the
EC–5854. A letter from the Secretary, Secu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Customs Broker Regulations [USCBP-2020-
rities and Exchange Commission, transmit- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 0009] (RIN: 1651-AB16) received October 21,
ting the Commission’s Major final rule — mittee on Energy and Commerce. 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public
Listing Standards for Recovery of Erro- EC–5862. A letter from the Chief, Direct In- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the
neously Awarded Compensation [Release vestment Division, Bureau of Economic Committee on Ways and Means.
Nos.: 33-11126; 34-96159; IC-31732; File No. S7- Analysis, Department of Commerce, trans- EC–5870. A letter from the Federal Register
12-15] (RIN: 3235-AK99) November 3, 2022, pur- mitting the Department’s final rule — Direct Liaison Officer, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Investment Surveys: BE-12, Benchmark Sur- and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treas-
121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee vey of Foreign Direct Investment in the ury, transmitting the Department’s tem-
on Financial Services. United States [Docket No.: 220922-0196] (RIN: porary rule — Implementation of Refund
EC–5855. A letter from the Secretary, Secu- 0691-AA93] received October 25, 2022, pursuant Procedures for Craft Beverage Modernization
rities and Exchange Commission, transmit- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Act Federal Excise Tax Benefits Applicable
ting the Commission’s Major final rule — Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on to Imported Alcohol [Docket No.: TTB-2022-
Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Foreign Affairs. 0009; T.D. TTB-186; Re: Notice No.: 186] (RIN:
Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee In- EC–5863. A letter from the Chief, Direct In- 1513-AC89) received October 4, 2022, pursuant
formation in Investment Company Adver- vestment Division, Bureau of Economic to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121,
tisements [Release Nos.: 33-11125; 34-96158; IC- Analysis, Department of Commerce, trans- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on
34731; File No. S7-09-20] (RIN: 3235-AM52) re- mitting the Department’s final rule — Direct Ways and Means.
ceived November 3, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Investment Surveys: BE-13, Survey of New EC–5871. A letter from the Branch Chief,
801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Foreign Direct Investment in the United Publications and Regulations, Legal Proc-
Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial States [Docket No.: 220923-0197] (RIN: 0691- essing Division, Internal Revenue Service,
Services. AA92) received October 25, 2022, pursuant to transmitting the Service’s IRB only rule —
EC–5856. A letter from the Secretary, Secu- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Extension of plan amendment deadlines re-
rities and Exchange Commission, transmit- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on For- lating to CARES Act Section 2202 and Relief
ting the Commission’s Major final rule — eign Affairs. Act Section 302 [Notice 2022-45] received Oc-
Enhanced Reporting of Proxy Votes by Reg- EC–5864. A letter from the Chief, Balance tober 4, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
istered Management Investment Companies; of Payments Division, Bureau of Economic 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110
Reporting of Executive Compensation Votes Analysis, Department of Commerce, trans- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and
by Institutional Investment Managers [Re- mitting the Department’s final rule — Inter- Means.
lease Nos.: 33-11131; 34-96206; IC-34745; File national Services Surveys: Renewal of and EC–5872. A letter from the Chief, Publica-
No.: S7-11-21] (RIN: 3235-AK67) received No- Changes to BE-120 Benchmark Survey of tions and Regulations Branch, Internal Rev-
vember 7, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transactions in Selected Services and Intel- enue Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB
801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 lectual Property With Foreign Persons, and only rule — Extension of section 42 relief in
Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Clarifying When BE-140 and BE-180 Bench- Notice 2022-5 [Notice 2022-52] received Octo-
Services. mark Surveys Are Conducted [Docket No.: ber 25, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
EC–5857. A letter from the Assistant Gen- 220901-0181] (RIN: 0691-AA91) received October Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to
eral Counsel, Division of Regulatory Serv- 14, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); the Committee on Ways and Means.
ices, Office of Secondary Education, Depart- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to EC–5873. A letter from the Regulations Co-
ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ordinator, Centers for Medicare and Med-
ment’s final regulations — Institutional Eli- EC–5865. A letter from the Alternate OSD icaid Services, Department of Health and
gibility Under the Higher Education Act of FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department Human Services, transmitting the Depart-
1965, as Amended; Student Assistance Gen- of Defense, transmitting the Department’s ment’s Major final rule — Medicare Pro-
eral Provisions; Federal Perkins Loan Pro- final rule — Civil Monetary Penalty Infla- gram: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Pay-
gram; Federal Family Education Loan Pro- tion Adjustment [Docket ID: DOD-2016-OS- ment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Pay-
gram; and William D. Ford Federal Direct 0045] (RIN: 0790-AL50) received October 25, ment Systems and Quality Reporting Pro-
Loan Program [Docket ID: ED-2021-OPE-0077] 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public grams; Organ Acquisition; Rural Emergency
(RIN: 1840-AD53; 1840-AD59; 1840-AD70; 1840- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Hospitals: Payment Policies, Conditions of
AD71) received November 7, 2022, pursuant to Committee on the Judiciary. Participation, Provider Enrollment, Physi-
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. EC–5866. A letter from the Senior Wildlife cian Self-Referral; New Service Category for
251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Edu- Inspector, Office of Law, U.S. Fish and Wild- Hospital Outpatient Department Prior Au-
cation and Labor. life Service, Department of the Interior, thorization Process; Overall Hospital Quality
EC–5858. A letter from the Assistant Gen- transmitting the Department’s final rule — Star Rating [CMS-1772-FC; CMS-1774-F;
eral Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Civil Penalties; 2022 Inflation Adjustments CMS-3419-F; CMS-5531-F; CMS-9912-F] (RIN:
Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting for Civil Monetary Penalties [Docket No.: 0938-AU82] received November 7, 2022, pursu-
the Corporation’s final rule — Allocation of FWS-HQ-LE-2022-0004; FF09L00200-FX- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-
Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest LE12200900000] (RIN: 1018-BF67) received Oc- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the
Assumptions for Valuing Benefits received tober 4, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committees on Energy and Commerce and
October 4, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Ways and Means.
801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judici- f
Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education ary.
and Labor. EC–5867. A letter from the Division Chief, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON
EC–5859. A letter from the Assistant Gen- Regulatory Development, Federal motor PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
eral Counsel of Regulatory Affairs, Pension Carrier Safety Administration, Department
Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting of Transportation, transmitting the Depart-
Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of
the Corporation’s final rule — Change of Ad- ment’s final rule — General Technical, Orga- committees were delivered to the Clerk
dress; Technical Amendments (RIN: 1212- nizational, Conforming, and Correcting for printing and reference to the proper
AB55) received October 14, 2022, pursuant to 5 Amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier calendar, as follows:
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Safety Regulations [Docket No.: FMCSA- Mr. TAKANO: Committee on Veterans’ Af-
251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Edu- 2022-0149] (RIN: 2126-AC47) received October fairs.
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cation and Labor. 14, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); H.R. 5721. A bill to amend title 38, United
EC–5860. A letter from the Attorney for Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to States Code, to improve research conducted
Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of Gen- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- within the Department of Veterans Affairs,
eral Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Com- structure. and for other purposes (Rept. 117–551). Re-
mission, transmitting the Commission’s di- EC–5868. A letter from the Director, Regu- ferred to the Committee of the Whole House
rect final rule — Safety Standard for Infant lations and Disclosure Law Division, U.S. on the state of the Union.
Bath Tubs [Docket No.: CPSC-2015-0019] re- Customs and Border Control, Department of Mr. PALLONE: Committee on Energy and
ceived October 4, 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Commerce.
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