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formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule XII and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-08-11-pt1-PgH4181 | null | 6,700 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule XII and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-08-15-pt1-PgH4187 | null | 6,701 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule XII and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-08-18-pt1-PgH4192-2 | null | 6,702 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials were presented and referred as follows: ML-44. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the Senate of the State of Florida, relative to Senate Memorial No. 1036, urging the United States Congress to impel the United States National Guard Bureau to examine the resource allocations of the Florida National Guard and allow an increase in its force structure; to the Committee on Armed Services. ML-45. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Florida, relative to Senate Memorial No. 1382, urging Congress to use its authorization and appropriation authorities to prohibit the use of such ``woke'' social engineering and experimentation practices, which are eroding military effectiveness, and to mandate a return to a merit- based system for military force development and composition; to the Committee on Armed Services. ML-46. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Florida, relative to Senate Memorial No. 848, urging the Congress to stand in support of the fight for freedom of the people of Iran; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ML-47. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Florida, relative to Senate Memorial No. 176, urging members of Congress to take immediate action to address the current national debt and balance the federal budget; jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and the Budget. ML-48. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Hawaii, relative to Senate Resolution No. 112, encouraging the facilitation of a path to citizenship for immigrants from parties to the compact of free association; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ML-49. Also, a memorial of the House of Representatives of the State of Oklahoma, relative to House Joint Resolution No. 1032, relating to an application to Congress, a provided by Article V of the Constitution of the United States of America, to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the United States Senate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ML-50. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Hawaii, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 179, urging the Congress to begin a discussion considering the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence technologies; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. ML-51. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Hawaii, relative to Senate Resolution No. 123, urging the Congress to begin a discussion considering the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence technologies; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. ML-52. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Florida, relative to Senate Memorial No. 160, urging the United States Secretary of State to redesignate the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended; jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary and Foreign Affairs. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-08-18-pt1-PgH4192 | null | 6,703 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule XII and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-08-22-pt1-PgH4197 | null | 6,704 |
formal | Federal Reserve | null | antisemitic | Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-1705. A letter from the Alternate OSD FRLO, OUSD(A&S)(A)/DPC, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Restriction on Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment and Certain Items from Non-Allied Foreign Nations (DFARS Case 2022-D009) [Docket DARS-2023- 0003] (RIN: 0750-AL60) received August 10, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-1706. A letter from the Alternate OSD FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's direct final rule -- Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation [Docket ID: DOD-2023-OS-0044] (RIN: 0790-AL54) received August 10, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-1707. A letter from the Alternate OSD FRLO, OUSD(A&S)(A)/DPC, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of Major Automated Information Systems Provisions (DFARS Case 2017-D028) [Docket DARS-2023- 0025] (RIN: 0750-AL89) received August 10, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-1708. A letter from the Alternate OSD FRLO, OUSD(A&S)(A)/DPC, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Modification to the National Technology and Industrial Base (DFARS Case 2023-D005) [Docket DARS-2023-0026] (RIN: 0750-AL78) received August 10, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-1709. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting an Audit of the Exchange Stabilization Fund's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2021, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5302(c)(2); Jan. 30, 1934, ch. 6, Sec. 10 (as amended by Public Law 97-258, Sec. 5302(c)(2)); (96 Stat. 994); to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-1710. A letter from the Chair, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's 109th Annual Report covering operations for calendar year 2022; to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-1711. A letter from the Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's FY 2022 actuarial evaluation of the expected operations and status of the PBGC funds, pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 1308(a); Public Law 93- 406, Sec. 4008 (as amended by Public Law 109-280, Sec. 412); (120 Stat. 936); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. EC-1712. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, transmitting proposed legislation that would amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-1713. A letter from the Regulatory Policy Analyst, Regulations Policy Management Staff, FDA, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Nomenclature Change for Dockets Management; Technical Amendment [Docket No.: FDA-2023-N-0963] received August 10, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-1714. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting a report titled, ``Report Describing the Administrator's Use of the Ranking Criteria Described in CERCLA 104(k)(6)(C) in Awarding Brownfields Grants'', pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 9604(k)(6)(D); Public Law 115-141, div. N, Sec. 11(b); (132 Stat. 1057); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-1715. A letter from the Division Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism [CC Docket No.: 02-6]; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service [CC Docket No.: 96-45]; Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. [CC Docket No.: 97-21] received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-1716. A letter from the Bureau Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Plan for Our Future High-Cost Universal Service Support [WC Docket No.: 10-90]; ETC Annual Reports and Certifications [WC Docket No.: 14-58]; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible to Receive Universal Service Support [WC Docket No.: 09-197]; Connect America Fund -- Alaska Plan [WC Docket No.: 16-271]; Expanding Broadband Service Through the ACAM Program [RM- 11868] received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-1717. A letter from the Program Analyst, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Empowering Broadband Consumers Through Transparency [CG Docket No.: 22-2] received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-1718. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Elko, Nevada) [MB Docket No.: 23-78; RM-11946] received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-1719. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations [MB Docket No.: 03-185] received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-1720. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Additions to the Entity List [Docket No.: 230713-0167] (RIN: 0694-AJ28) received August 10, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1721. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: DDTC 22-051, pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1722. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's Report to Congress on the Physicians' Comparability Allowance Program for FY 2022, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5948(j); Public Law 103-114, Sec. 2(a); (107 Stat. 1116); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1723. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of Education, transmitting a notification of a discontinuation of service in acting role and a designation of acting officer, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1724. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Pre-enforcement Notice and Conciliation Procedures (RIN: 1250-AA14) received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1725. A letter from the Deputy Archivist of the United States, National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Records Management: Managing Electronic Records, Including Electronic Messages [FDMS No.: NARA-22-0020; NARA-2022-067] (RIN: 3095-AC08) received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1726. A letter from the Chief, Legal, External Affairs and Performance Branch, Office of Government Ethics, transmitting a notification of a vacancy and designation of acting officer, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105- 277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1727. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2023-1506; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00784-R; Amendment 39-22512; AD 2023-13-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1728. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2023-0939; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00743-E; Amendment 39-22513; AD 2023-15-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1729. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-71 and V-245, Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V-554 and V-570, and Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-471, T-473, and T-474 in the Vicinity of Natchez, MS [Docket No.: FAA-2023-0444; Airspace Docket No.: 22-ASO-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1730. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Greenville, ME [Docket No.: FAA-2023-0673; Airspace Docket No.: 23-ANE-03] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1731. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Revocation, Amendment, and Establishment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes Due to the Decommissioning of the Greene County, MS, VOR [Docket No.: FAA-2023-0328; Airspace Docket No.: 22-ASO-37] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1732. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-388 in the Vicinity of Port Heiden, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0266; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-56] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1733. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States [Docket No.: FAA-2023- 1020; Airspace Docket No.: 21-AEA-31] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1734. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-271 in the Vicinity of Iliamna, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0428; Airspace Docket No.: 21-AAL-20] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1735. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-270; in the Vicinity of Shishmaref, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0435; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL- 73] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1736. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-260 in the Vicinity of Nome, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0434; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-69] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1737. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Nashville, TN [Docket No.: FAA-2023-0995; Airspace Docket No.: 23-ASO-17] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1738. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-376 in the Vicinity of Iliamna, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0440; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-45] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1739. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route (RNAV) T-379 in the Vicinity of Discovery, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0244; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-48] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1740. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Cross City, FL [Docket No.: FAA-2023-0985; Airspace Docket No.: 23-ASO-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1741. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Cedartown, GA [Docket No.: FAA-2023-1186; Airspace Docket No.: 23-ASO-22] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1742. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-481; Sitka, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0249; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-52] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1743. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-228 in the Vicinity of Cape Newenham, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0215; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-61] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1744. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-225; Galena, AK [Docket No.: FAA- 2022-0182; Airspace Docket No.: 21-AAL-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1745. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-386 in the Vicinity of Fairbanks, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0265; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-55] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1746. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States [Docket No.: FAA-2023-1276; Airspace Docket No.: 22-AEA-37] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1747. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Update to Air Carrier Definitions [Docket No.: FAA-2022-1563; Amdt. Nos.: 91-370, 110-3, 119- 20, 121-390, 125-74, 136-2] (RIN: 2120-AL80) received August 9, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1748. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Report to Congress on Section 2001 of the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, covering the period July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, pursuant to Pub L. 115-271, Sec. 2001(c)(1); (132 Stat. 3925); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-08-25-pt1-PgH4201-8 | null | 6,705 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule Xll and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single, subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-08-25-pt1-PgH4205 | null | 6,706 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | By Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: H.J. Res. 85. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States The single subject of this legislation is: A resolution disapproving of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's final rule implementing small business lending data collection, as directed by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Section 1071. | 2020-01-06 | The RECORDER | House | CREC-2023-08-25-pt1-PgH4206-18 | null | 6,707 |
formal | terrorist | null | Islamophobic | The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair asks all Members in the Chamber, as well as Members and staff throughout the Capitol, to rise for a moment of silence in remembrance of the 13 servicemembers who were killed during the terrorist bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. | 2020-01-06 | The SPEAKER pro tempore | House | CREC-2023-08-29-pt1-PgH4209-6 | null | 6,708 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule XII and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-08-29-pt1-PgH4211 | null | 6,709 |
formal | welfare | null | racist | Reverend Rachel Landers Vaagenes, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer: Holy One, You are called by many names. We pray to You, light, and life, and love. I pray this day for our country and for our world. I ask that You guide the elected leaders of our country as they seek the welfare not simply of their own constituencies but of all people. I pray for these Representatives as they speak for the people of the United States that they might wield their responsibility with reverence. Though the terms in the House are short, and though the people can be fickle, I pray for patience for these leaders: patience with their opponents, patience with their staff, and patience with themselves. Give to all who serve here an inner grace, and may this place be called a place of blessing in the world. Amen. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-01-pt1-PgH4215-3 | null | 6,710 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. THOMPSOn of Pennsylvania: Committee on Agriculture. H.R. 1450. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-168 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. Mrs. RODGERS of Washington: Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1435. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines (Rept. 118-169). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mrs. RODGERS of Washington: Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3836. A bill to facilitate direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid; with an amendment (Rept. 118- 170). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mrs. RODGERS of Washington: Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4468. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from vehicles, and for other purposes (Rept. 118- 171). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mrs. RODGERS of Washington: Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4469. A bill to clarify that eRINs are not authorized for purposes of satisfying the volume of renewable fuel that needs to be contained in transportation fuel for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-172). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 1547. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the costs and benefits of commuter rail passenger transportation involving transfers, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 118-173). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. LUCAS: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H.R. 2988. A bill to provide for Department of Energy and National Aeronautics and Space Administration research and development coordination, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 118-174). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. LUCAS: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H.R. 4143. A bill to amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-175). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: Committee on Small Business. H.R. 4671. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to standardize reporting on procurement goals for small business concerns, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-176). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. LUCAS: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H.R. 4090. A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-177). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. LUCAS: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H.R. 369. A bill to require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct research on public safety communication coordination standards among wildland firefighters and fire management response officials, with an amendment (Rept. 118-178). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: Committee on Small Business. H.R. 4670. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require reporting on additional information with respect to small business concerns owned and controlled by women, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, and small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-179). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: Committee on Small Business. H.R. 3995. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 118-180). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: Committee on Small Business. H.R. 4480. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to report on the veterans interagency task force, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on access to credit for small business concerns owned and controlled by covered individuals, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-181). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: Committee on Small Business. H.R. 4666. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration to submit a quarterly report on fraud relating to certain COVID-19 loans (Rept. 118-182). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: Committee on Small Business. H.R. 4669. A bill to provide for Department of Energy, National Laboratories, and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-183 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: Committee on Small Business. H.R. 4667. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue guidance and rules for lenders and the Small Business Administration on handling amounts of Paycheck Protection Loans returned by borrowers, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-184). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: Committee on Small Business. H.R. 4668. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman to publish guidance documents for certain rules, and for other purposes (Rept. 118-185). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-01-pt1-PgH4216 | null | 6,711 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials were presented and referred as follows: ML-53. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 7, memorializing the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to halt the influx of fentanyl from Mexico and China into the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ML-54. Also, a memorial of the House of Representatives of the State of Texas, relative to House Resolution No. 1343, respectfully urging the United States Congress to pass H.R. 412, designating the U.S. Post Office at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen as the Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. ML-55. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Oklahoma, relative to House Joint Resolution No. 1032, relating to an application to Congress, as provided by Article V of the Constitution of the United States of America, to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the United States Senate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ML-56. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of California, relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 4, urging the Congress to provide funding for the ongoing operation of satellite VHA medical clinics located on or near California veterans' home campuses; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. ML-57. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana, relative to House Resolution No. 202, memorializing the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to pass the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2021, or legislation idential or similar to H.R. 4675 and S. 2432 introduced in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, which allows taxpayers to exclude from taxable income the payments received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. ML-58. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 67, memorializing the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to review the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision Social Security benefit reductions and to eliminate or reduce them by supporting H.R. 82 and S. 597 of the 118th Congress and all similar purposed legislation; to the Committee on Ways and Means. ML-59. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana, relative to House Resolution No. 275, urging and requesting the Transporation and Security Administration of the United States to have discussions with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections regarding the development of guidelines and procedures for individuals released from the custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and those on probation or parole for a pre-application process for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards while in custody and to work on a process to streamline felony conviction automatic denials; to the Committee on Homeland Security. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-01-pt1-PgH4217 | null | 6,712 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule XII and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-01-pt1-PgH4218 | null | 6,713 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Hill Havurah, Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer: Creator of the universe, as the Jewish New Year approaches, we ready ourselves for transitions and growth; beginnings and endings. We anticipate repair, learning, and forward movement in our country, and we prepare to handle challenges together. The core Jewish belief imbuing this entire season is that of return. It is the idea that we are all born pure and beautiful, and as we move through our lives, we make mistakes or transgress, but every single day, and every new year, we have the power to return to our best selves through soul searching, healing, and making amends. This new year, may each of us remember that potential within ourselves. May we return to our best selves; and as we do, may we see the beauty, inherent value, and possibility for positive change in all those around us. Together, may we cocreate a sweet new year. Amen. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgH4221-3 | null | 6,714 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-1783. A letter from the Alternate OSD FRLO, OUSD(A&S)(A)/DPC, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Source Restrictions on Auxiliary Ship Components (DFARS Case 2020-D017) [Docket DARS-2020-0036] (RIN: 0750-AL03) received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-1784. A letter from the Secretary, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure [Release Nos.: 33-11216; 34-97989; File No.: S7- 09-22] (RIN: 3235-AM89) received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-1785. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Secretariat Division, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation: Update to OMB Approval Table for Paperwork Reduction Act [GSAR Case 2022-G518; Docket No.: GSA-GSAR-2023-0021; Sequence No. 1] received August 14, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1786. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Domestic Listing, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl [Docket No.: FWS-R2-ES-2021-0098; FF09E21000 FXES1111090FEDR 234] (RIN: 1018-BF25) received August 21, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. EC-1787. A letter from the Administrative Assistant, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Okaloosa Darter From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife [Docket No.: FWS-R4-ES-2021-0036; FF09E22000 FXES11130900000 234] (RIN: 1018-BE57) received August 11, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. EC-1788. A letter from the Agency Representative, Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Changes to the Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office [Docket No.: PTO-C-2021-0045] (RIN: 0651-AD58) received August 16, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-1789. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Regulatory Affairs Division, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's correcting amendments -- Pipeline Safety: Requirement of Valve Installation and Minimum Rupture Detention Standards [Docket No.: PHMSA-2013-0255; Amdt. Nos. 192-134, 195-106] (RIN: 2137-AF06) received August 17, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1790. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Guidance on Requirements for Home Energy Audits for Purposes of the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit under Section 25C [Notice 2023-59] received August 21, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. EC-1791. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program (Rev. Proc. 2023- 27) received August 21, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. EC-1792. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Section 5000D Excise Tax on Sales of Designated Drugs; Reporting and Payment of the Tax [Notice 2023-52] received August 21, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgH4221-7 | null | 6,715 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule XII and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgH4222-2 | null | 6,716 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | By Mr. JAMES: H.J. Res. 86. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution The single subject of this legislation is: Elected Officials | 2020-01-06 | The RECORDER | House | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgH4223-14 | null | 6,717 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | By Mr. JAMES: H.J. Res. 87. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution The single subject of this legislation is: Elected Officials | 2020-01-06 | The RECORDER | House | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgH4223-15 | null | 6,718 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | By Mrs. McCLAIN: H.J. Res. 88. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution The single subject of this legislation is: This Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval would prevent the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to the Income Driven Repayment SAVE plan from entering into effect. | 2020-01-06 | The RECORDER | House | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgH4223-16 | null | 6,719 |
formal | urban | null | racist | Rural Health Mr. President, I spent the August recess in my crisscrossing the State of Illinois, which was a pretty big operation. One tip to the other is about 350 miles and a couple hundred miles across. I tried to make a point of not only visiting the population center--Chicago and the suburbs around it--but to go Downstate too. My focus Downstate was to visit small towns and rural areas and to go to the hospitals and sit down with the administrator and ask him what was going on with that local hospital. The Acting President pro tempore knows this from the State he represents. These small-town hospitals are really the lifelines for these communities. They are great sources of pride. They are great sources of employment. They are there for critical medical care, and God forbid you lose one, it really is devastating to a community. I found, as I went around the State and sat down with hospital leaders and public health officials and other healthcare providers, that several messages came through loud and clear. We spoke about the struggling rural hospitals, and it applies to the hospitals in the urban areas as well. Not only are they lifelines for emergency medical care but they are the backbones of the local economies of these communities. Nationwide, rural hospitals, in particular, are really struggling. Half operate in the red. They are losing money, and more than 300 across the Nation are at immediate risk of closure. I had a memorable visit to Iroquois County, IL--that is south of Chicago, south Kankakee--and I went to the hospital that has been there for decades and is a great source of pride. They were really worried when they contacted our office that they wouldn't be able to keep the lights on in that hospital. So we worked to help them obtain something called ``critical access hospital'' status under Medicare. Several of the community leaders, when I went there to make the announcement that they had been approved, said that we saved the hospital with that common effort. I have a bipartisan bill with Senator James Lankford. Senator Lankford and I are as opposite politically as they come in this Chamber. He is a Republican from Oklahoma and is very conservative, but he has joined me in extending the lifeline to additional rural hospitals that are facing closure. Our bill would create some flexibility around the strict Federal definitions that a hospital must be literally 35 miles or more away from others to qualify for payment designation. Senator Lankford and I believe that characteristics of the hospital and its role in the community should also be factors in determining eligibility. I hope the Finance Committee will take this up now and take it seriously. We can save dozens of hospitals nationwide by preserving vital access to healthcare for patients in rural areas. But my No. 1 takeaway from hospitals in the city of Chicago, in the suburbs, and in Downstate was verysimple. We are facing a dramatic shortage of healthcare providers--doctors, nurses, dentists, mental health providers, EMTs, and lab techs. Across the country, we will face a shortfall of 120,000 doctors over the next 10 years. A recent survey found that 100,000 doctors left the field during the pandemic and that another 800,000--800,000--are planning to retire soon. This is particularly dire in rural communities. I do want to give a shout-out to Illinois State University, located in Bloomington-Normal. They just opened a nursing school in my hometown of Springfield, IL. It is called the Mennonite College of Nursing. It has a great reputation, and it is going to be a success, I am sure, because we need them desperately. They anticipate graduating over 90 nurses a year. We need them in Central Illinois. In every single Illinois rural county--in every one--we face a shortage of medical professionals; for example, mental health providers and recovery experts. And while there are 90 doctors per 100,000 residents in the urban parts of my State, in the rural counties, we have only 45 physicians for every 100,000. That is 50 percent. What is the consequence of this shortage of medical professionals? It is very real, and it is very personal. We have a new mayor in Carbondale, IL. Her name is Carolin Harvey. She worked for Southern Illinois University at Carbondale for her working life. She retired there and then went to work on the city council and became the mayor. I sat down with Mayor Harvey, and I said to her: OK. You have a U.S. Senator sitting in your mayor's office in Carbondale, IL. What is your ask? Everybody has one. She shocked me. Her ask was not for money, and it wasn't for anything particular to the community infrastructure. She said one thing: We need dentists for children, pediatric dentistry. I heard from Shawnee Health, which is the community health clinic in her hometown of Carbondale. They treat nearly 50,000 low-income patients each year. Just for the record, those are 1,000 a month they are treating in this clinic. They recently, after the pandemic, lost 15 oral health professionals. They have a waiting list of 120 children for access to dental care, most of whom are under the age of 8. This means that a 3-year-old girl in southern Illinois who has trouble sleeping because of severe tooth decay has to wait more than 1 year for treatment. What does treatment consist of at the end of waiting for a year for a little kid? It consists of going into an operating room in a hospital, under general anesthesia, and finding a medical professional to extract a bad tooth. Think of the complications and the drama that are a part of regular oral care in that region. Here is another story they shared with me about a4-year-old boy who had an abscessed tooth. Have you ever had a toothache and needed a dentist? Have you had a kid at home who couldn't sleep because of a toothache? You won't forget it, Mom and Pop. I don't. It is the part of life that you hate to go through. You have as much pain as they do in just watching them suffer. Now imagine this issue if you will. He is 4 years old. His mother tried for months to get him in to a dentist who could relieve his pain, but he was unable to see someone. The family was from outside the general service area of Carbondale, so they had to travel several hours for every appointment. Plus, the mother just couldn't take time off work to take her son to all of the appointments. The little boy was visibly nervous and afraid, as most 4-year-olds would be, but he was in pain, and he knew he needed help. After the procedure was completed, the young boy began to cry, and the dentist asked him what was wrong. All the little boy could say was ``thank you.'' Not only was his pain gone but the stressful journeys back and forth for the appointments were ending as well. He was 4 years old. How is this suffering possible in my State of Illinois and in this great Nation? Well, first, the United States ranks 43rd in the world in the number of dentists per capita--43rd in the world. It is particularly outrageous in rural areas. In Illinois, 10 of our 102 counties have one dentist. In Lawrence County, IL, there is only one dentist for 15,000 people--15,000. That is 11 times worse than the national average. These statistics should ring alarm bells in Washington. Now, I have been in the Senate for a few years and was in the Congress for a few years before that, and I have said many times that I have to be careful when I say I am going to do something about this, but I am sure as hell going to try. When I think about that little boy who was waiting for a year for dental care, it is unimaginable to me as a father and as a grandfather. So I am challenging myself, the Illinois delegation, our Federal Government, the Illinois State Dental Society, and all of the elected officials at this end of my State to come together, to put politics over here, and to do something about dental services. Mayor Harvey of Carbondale, IL, is right. This is beneath the dignity of a great nation to have this sort of thing within our borders. Thankfully, there is a Federal program that might help. It is called the National Health Service Corps. It provides scholarships and loan repayments to doctors, nurses, dentists, and mental health providers who work in areas of need. It is the primary Federal program that is intended to build a pipeline of healthcare providers and address shortages. I recently met Dr. Dana Ray, a first-generation college graduate and the chief medical officer of Crossing Healthcare in Decatur. She told me that the only reason she was able to pursue her career was with the loan repayment offered by the National Health Service Corps. You see, it costs a fortune to go to medical school or to dental school. They literally graduate with debts of $100,000, $200,000 and up. Then they have to take a job to pay off their loans. It is obvious. Can they go to the areas of great need? They can't get paid as much there. The National Health Service Corps makes loan forgiveness part of the program. If you will go to a community that needs a dentist, that needs a doctor, they will forgive your loan. I will make another mention while we are on the subject here. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and I have a bill. The current National Health Service Corps program provides up to $50,000 loan forgiveness if you will sign up for 2 years. Well, she and I want to add to that and create an incentive for those who do 5 years in a community--and they would have up to $200,000 of debt forgiven. Why 5 years? We happen to believe that the dentists and doctors who will practice in that area for a period of time will develop an attachment to it and will start to think in terms of their families and their futures there as well so that they will be likely to stay after the 5 years is over. It is another bipartisan bill. Senator Blackburn is a Republican, a conservative from Tennessee, but we see eye to eye on this. The National Health Service Corps is the strongest program we have in America to tackle the shortages of dentists, doctors, and nurses. The Senate HELP Committee is negotiating on this program now. I urge my Republican colleagues to join Democrats in doing something. Let me add, while we are at it, that there are many health professionals around the world who desperately want to come to the United States. You know who they are. You see them in the hospitals. They are foreign-born physicians, they are medical professionals and nurses who come here, and they are there in our moment of need. We have a program to do that, but the program is too small, and it doesn't allow as many to come to this country who are qualified and ready to serve, as it should. What does it mean to a hospital in a rural area to lose nurses? Here is an example I was given when I visited one of these hospitals. They had four critical care nurses. Two of them announced they were leaving. Why were they leaving? Because they were going to become traveling nurses. They would go to hospitals around the country and be paid two or three times as much as they were at this hospital. The hospital stepped back and took a look at it and said: If they leave, it is going to threaten the future of our emergency room and the future ofmany of our departments--these critical care nurses. They offered them a generous, generous financial incentive to stay, and they stayed. The hospital said it was an easy calculation to make: how much more we need to pay in bonuses versus shutting down critical services in our hospital for a year because of lack of nurses. That is the reality of what hospitals are facing all over the United States, not just nurses but many other medical professions. While we are at it, I also want to put in a word for the rural EMS agencies, the first responders that we all depend on. A few years ago, I had a visit from Mark Kennedy. He is an emergency medical technician from Nauvoo, IL. In his county, Hancock County, his ambulance service is critical. It is life and death to get people to their nearby hospital, which is 40 or 50 miles away. He told me about challenges that they had with their volunteers, by and large, running this agency--this ambulance agency--and keeping up with the equipment that is needed to make sure that they could save lives. So I joined with then Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, who was the ranking Republican in the Senate Ag Committee that was writing the farm bill. I convinced Pat Roberts to look the other way on the question of jurisdiction and to put this bill, which we called the SIREN Act, into the bill--into the farm bill--as a possible way of helping rural communities. We have now enacted it into law through Senator Roberts' efforts and my own, and we have sent $38 million to emergency medical services agencies across America, including many in my State but all across the United States. This is an equally important part of medical care and our future. Now that Senator Roberts is retired, Senator Susan Collins and I are doing the bill together, again on a bipartisan basis, to reauthorize this program. I ask any Senator who has a question as to whether this is money well spent to contact that ambulance service in your own State and ask them what it means to have up-to-date equipment to save the lives of people that they are called on to help. I hope we can pass it out of the Senate this month. The solutions to many of our pressing healthcare challenges are at hand. The question is whether we can find a bipartisan commitment to move them forward. After the month of August, in which I journeyed around my State, I sincerely hope that we can. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3871-5 | null | 6,720 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Rural Health Mr. President, I spent the August recess in my crisscrossing the State of Illinois, which was a pretty big operation. One tip to the other is about 350 miles and a couple hundred miles across. I tried to make a point of not only visiting the population center--Chicago and the suburbs around it--but to go Downstate too. My focus Downstate was to visit small towns and rural areas and to go to the hospitals and sit down with the administrator and ask him what was going on with that local hospital. The Acting President pro tempore knows this from the State he represents. These small-town hospitals are really the lifelines for these communities. They are great sources of pride. They are great sources of employment. They are there for critical medical care, and God forbid you lose one, it really is devastating to a community. I found, as I went around the State and sat down with hospital leaders and public health officials and other healthcare providers, that several messages came through loud and clear. We spoke about the struggling rural hospitals, and it applies to the hospitals in the urban areas as well. Not only are they lifelines for emergency medical care but they are the backbones of the local economies of these communities. Nationwide, rural hospitals, in particular, are really struggling. Half operate in the red. They are losing money, and more than 300 across the Nation are at immediate risk of closure. I had a memorable visit to Iroquois County, IL--that is south of Chicago, south Kankakee--and I went to the hospital that has been there for decades and is a great source of pride. They were really worried when they contacted our office that they wouldn't be able to keep the lights on in that hospital. So we worked to help them obtain something called ``critical access hospital'' status under Medicare. Several of the community leaders, when I went there to make the announcement that they had been approved, said that we saved the hospital with that common effort. I have a bipartisan bill with Senator James Lankford. Senator Lankford and I are as opposite politically as they come in this Chamber. He is a Republican from Oklahoma and is very conservative, but he has joined me in extending the lifeline to additional rural hospitals that are facing closure. Our bill would create some flexibility around the strict Federal definitions that a hospital must be literally 35 miles or more away from others to qualify for payment designation. Senator Lankford and I believe that characteristics of the hospital and its role in the community should also be factors in determining eligibility. I hope the Finance Committee will take this up now and take it seriously. We can save dozens of hospitals nationwide by preserving vital access to healthcare for patients in rural areas. But my No. 1 takeaway from hospitals in the city of Chicago, in the suburbs, and in Downstate was verysimple. We are facing a dramatic shortage of healthcare providers--doctors, nurses, dentists, mental health providers, EMTs, and lab techs. Across the country, we will face a shortfall of 120,000 doctors over the next 10 years. A recent survey found that 100,000 doctors left the field during the pandemic and that another 800,000--800,000--are planning to retire soon. This is particularly dire in rural communities. I do want to give a shout-out to Illinois State University, located in Bloomington-Normal. They just opened a nursing school in my hometown of Springfield, IL. It is called the Mennonite College of Nursing. It has a great reputation, and it is going to be a success, I am sure, because we need them desperately. They anticipate graduating over 90 nurses a year. We need them in Central Illinois. In every single Illinois rural county--in every one--we face a shortage of medical professionals; for example, mental health providers and recovery experts. And while there are 90 doctors per 100,000 residents in the urban parts of my State, in the rural counties, we have only 45 physicians for every 100,000. That is 50 percent. What is the consequence of this shortage of medical professionals? It is very real, and it is very personal. We have a new mayor in Carbondale, IL. Her name is Carolin Harvey. She worked for Southern Illinois University at Carbondale for her working life. She retired there and then went to work on the city council and became the mayor. I sat down with Mayor Harvey, and I said to her: OK. You have a U.S. Senator sitting in your mayor's office in Carbondale, IL. What is your ask? Everybody has one. She shocked me. Her ask was not for money, and it wasn't for anything particular to the community infrastructure. She said one thing: We need dentists for children, pediatric dentistry. I heard from Shawnee Health, which is the community health clinic in her hometown of Carbondale. They treat nearly 50,000 low-income patients each year. Just for the record, those are 1,000 a month they are treating in this clinic. They recently, after the pandemic, lost 15 oral health professionals. They have a waiting list of 120 children for access to dental care, most of whom are under the age of 8. This means that a 3-year-old girl in southern Illinois who has trouble sleeping because of severe tooth decay has to wait more than 1 year for treatment. What does treatment consist of at the end of waiting for a year for a little kid? It consists of going into an operating room in a hospital, under general anesthesia, and finding a medical professional to extract a bad tooth. Think of the complications and the drama that are a part of regular oral care in that region. Here is another story they shared with me about a4-year-old boy who had an abscessed tooth. Have you ever had a toothache and needed a dentist? Have you had a kid at home who couldn't sleep because of a toothache? You won't forget it, Mom and Pop. I don't. It is the part of life that you hate to go through. You have as much pain as they do in just watching them suffer. Now imagine this issue if you will. He is 4 years old. His mother tried for months to get him in to a dentist who could relieve his pain, but he was unable to see someone. The family was from outside the general service area of Carbondale, so they had to travel several hours for every appointment. Plus, the mother just couldn't take time off work to take her son to all of the appointments. The little boy was visibly nervous and afraid, as most 4-year-olds would be, but he was in pain, and he knew he needed help. After the procedure was completed, the young boy began to cry, and the dentist asked him what was wrong. All the little boy could say was ``thank you.'' Not only was his pain gone but the stressful journeys back and forth for the appointments were ending as well. He was 4 years old. How is this suffering possible in my State of Illinois and in this great Nation? Well, first, the United States ranks 43rd in the world in the number of dentists per capita--43rd in the world. It is particularly outrageous in rural areas. In Illinois, 10 of our 102 counties have one dentist. In Lawrence County, IL, there is only one dentist for 15,000 people--15,000. That is 11 times worse than the national average. These statistics should ring alarm bells in Washington. Now, I have been in the Senate for a few years and was in the Congress for a few years before that, and I have said many times that I have to be careful when I say I am going to do something about this, but I am sure as hell going to try. When I think about that little boy who was waiting for a year for dental care, it is unimaginable to me as a father and as a grandfather. So I am challenging myself, the Illinois delegation, our Federal Government, the Illinois State Dental Society, and all of the elected officials at this end of my State to come together, to put politics over here, and to do something about dental services. Mayor Harvey of Carbondale, IL, is right. This is beneath the dignity of a great nation to have this sort of thing within our borders. Thankfully, there is a Federal program that might help. It is called the National Health Service Corps. It provides scholarships and loan repayments to doctors, nurses, dentists, and mental health providers who work in areas of need. It is the primary Federal program that is intended to build a pipeline of healthcare providers and address shortages. I recently met Dr. Dana Ray, a first-generation college graduate and the chief medical officer of Crossing Healthcare in Decatur. She told me that the only reason she was able to pursue her career was with the loan repayment offered by the National Health Service Corps. You see, it costs a fortune to go to medical school or to dental school. They literally graduate with debts of $100,000, $200,000 and up. Then they have to take a job to pay off their loans. It is obvious. Can they go to the areas of great need? They can't get paid as much there. The National Health Service Corps makes loan forgiveness part of the program. If you will go to a community that needs a dentist, that needs a doctor, they will forgive your loan. I will make another mention while we are on the subject here. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and I have a bill. The current National Health Service Corps program provides up to $50,000 loan forgiveness if you will sign up for 2 years. Well, she and I want to add to that and create an incentive for those who do 5 years in a community--and they would have up to $200,000 of debt forgiven. Why 5 years? We happen to believe that the dentists and doctors who will practice in that area for a period of time will develop an attachment to it and will start to think in terms of their families and their futures there as well so that they will be likely to stay after the 5 years is over. It is another bipartisan bill. Senator Blackburn is a Republican, a conservative from Tennessee, but we see eye to eye on this. The National Health Service Corps is the strongest program we have in America to tackle the shortages of dentists, doctors, and nurses. The Senate HELP Committee is negotiating on this program now. I urge my Republican colleagues to join Democrats in doing something. Let me add, while we are at it, that there are many health professionals around the world who desperately want to come to the United States. You know who they are. You see them in the hospitals. They are foreign-born physicians, they are medical professionals and nurses who come here, and they are there in our moment of need. We have a program to do that, but the program is too small, and it doesn't allow as many to come to this country who are qualified and ready to serve, as it should. What does it mean to a hospital in a rural area to lose nurses? Here is an example I was given when I visited one of these hospitals. They had four critical care nurses. Two of them announced they were leaving. Why were they leaving? Because they were going to become traveling nurses. They would go to hospitals around the country and be paid two or three times as much as they were at this hospital. The hospital stepped back and took a look at it and said: If they leave, it is going to threaten the future of our emergency room and the future ofmany of our departments--these critical care nurses. They offered them a generous, generous financial incentive to stay, and they stayed. The hospital said it was an easy calculation to make: how much more we need to pay in bonuses versus shutting down critical services in our hospital for a year because of lack of nurses. That is the reality of what hospitals are facing all over the United States, not just nurses but many other medical professions. While we are at it, I also want to put in a word for the rural EMS agencies, the first responders that we all depend on. A few years ago, I had a visit from Mark Kennedy. He is an emergency medical technician from Nauvoo, IL. In his county, Hancock County, his ambulance service is critical. It is life and death to get people to their nearby hospital, which is 40 or 50 miles away. He told me about challenges that they had with their volunteers, by and large, running this agency--this ambulance agency--and keeping up with the equipment that is needed to make sure that they could save lives. So I joined with then Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, who was the ranking Republican in the Senate Ag Committee that was writing the farm bill. I convinced Pat Roberts to look the other way on the question of jurisdiction and to put this bill, which we called the SIREN Act, into the bill--into the farm bill--as a possible way of helping rural communities. We have now enacted it into law through Senator Roberts' efforts and my own, and we have sent $38 million to emergency medical services agencies across America, including many in my State but all across the United States. This is an equally important part of medical care and our future. Now that Senator Roberts is retired, Senator Susan Collins and I are doing the bill together, again on a bipartisan basis, to reauthorize this program. I ask any Senator who has a question as to whether this is money well spent to contact that ambulance service in your own State and ask them what it means to have up-to-date equipment to save the lives of people that they are called on to help. I hope we can pass it out of the Senate this month. The solutions to many of our pressing healthcare challenges are at hand. The question is whether we can find a bipartisan commitment to move them forward. After the month of August, in which I journeyed around my State, I sincerely hope that we can. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3871-5 | null | 6,721 |
formal | Chicago | null | racist | Rural Health Mr. President, I spent the August recess in my crisscrossing the State of Illinois, which was a pretty big operation. One tip to the other is about 350 miles and a couple hundred miles across. I tried to make a point of not only visiting the population center--Chicago and the suburbs around it--but to go Downstate too. My focus Downstate was to visit small towns and rural areas and to go to the hospitals and sit down with the administrator and ask him what was going on with that local hospital. The Acting President pro tempore knows this from the State he represents. These small-town hospitals are really the lifelines for these communities. They are great sources of pride. They are great sources of employment. They are there for critical medical care, and God forbid you lose one, it really is devastating to a community. I found, as I went around the State and sat down with hospital leaders and public health officials and other healthcare providers, that several messages came through loud and clear. We spoke about the struggling rural hospitals, and it applies to the hospitals in the urban areas as well. Not only are they lifelines for emergency medical care but they are the backbones of the local economies of these communities. Nationwide, rural hospitals, in particular, are really struggling. Half operate in the red. They are losing money, and more than 300 across the Nation are at immediate risk of closure. I had a memorable visit to Iroquois County, IL--that is south of Chicago, south Kankakee--and I went to the hospital that has been there for decades and is a great source of pride. They were really worried when they contacted our office that they wouldn't be able to keep the lights on in that hospital. So we worked to help them obtain something called ``critical access hospital'' status under Medicare. Several of the community leaders, when I went there to make the announcement that they had been approved, said that we saved the hospital with that common effort. I have a bipartisan bill with Senator James Lankford. Senator Lankford and I are as opposite politically as they come in this Chamber. He is a Republican from Oklahoma and is very conservative, but he has joined me in extending the lifeline to additional rural hospitals that are facing closure. Our bill would create some flexibility around the strict Federal definitions that a hospital must be literally 35 miles or more away from others to qualify for payment designation. Senator Lankford and I believe that characteristics of the hospital and its role in the community should also be factors in determining eligibility. I hope the Finance Committee will take this up now and take it seriously. We can save dozens of hospitals nationwide by preserving vital access to healthcare for patients in rural areas. But my No. 1 takeaway from hospitals in the city of Chicago, in the suburbs, and in Downstate was verysimple. We are facing a dramatic shortage of healthcare providers--doctors, nurses, dentists, mental health providers, EMTs, and lab techs. Across the country, we will face a shortfall of 120,000 doctors over the next 10 years. A recent survey found that 100,000 doctors left the field during the pandemic and that another 800,000--800,000--are planning to retire soon. This is particularly dire in rural communities. I do want to give a shout-out to Illinois State University, located in Bloomington-Normal. They just opened a nursing school in my hometown of Springfield, IL. It is called the Mennonite College of Nursing. It has a great reputation, and it is going to be a success, I am sure, because we need them desperately. They anticipate graduating over 90 nurses a year. We need them in Central Illinois. In every single Illinois rural county--in every one--we face a shortage of medical professionals; for example, mental health providers and recovery experts. And while there are 90 doctors per 100,000 residents in the urban parts of my State, in the rural counties, we have only 45 physicians for every 100,000. That is 50 percent. What is the consequence of this shortage of medical professionals? It is very real, and it is very personal. We have a new mayor in Carbondale, IL. Her name is Carolin Harvey. She worked for Southern Illinois University at Carbondale for her working life. She retired there and then went to work on the city council and became the mayor. I sat down with Mayor Harvey, and I said to her: OK. You have a U.S. Senator sitting in your mayor's office in Carbondale, IL. What is your ask? Everybody has one. She shocked me. Her ask was not for money, and it wasn't for anything particular to the community infrastructure. She said one thing: We need dentists for children, pediatric dentistry. I heard from Shawnee Health, which is the community health clinic in her hometown of Carbondale. They treat nearly 50,000 low-income patients each year. Just for the record, those are 1,000 a month they are treating in this clinic. They recently, after the pandemic, lost 15 oral health professionals. They have a waiting list of 120 children for access to dental care, most of whom are under the age of 8. This means that a 3-year-old girl in southern Illinois who has trouble sleeping because of severe tooth decay has to wait more than 1 year for treatment. What does treatment consist of at the end of waiting for a year for a little kid? It consists of going into an operating room in a hospital, under general anesthesia, and finding a medical professional to extract a bad tooth. Think of the complications and the drama that are a part of regular oral care in that region. Here is another story they shared with me about a4-year-old boy who had an abscessed tooth. Have you ever had a toothache and needed a dentist? Have you had a kid at home who couldn't sleep because of a toothache? You won't forget it, Mom and Pop. I don't. It is the part of life that you hate to go through. You have as much pain as they do in just watching them suffer. Now imagine this issue if you will. He is 4 years old. His mother tried for months to get him in to a dentist who could relieve his pain, but he was unable to see someone. The family was from outside the general service area of Carbondale, so they had to travel several hours for every appointment. Plus, the mother just couldn't take time off work to take her son to all of the appointments. The little boy was visibly nervous and afraid, as most 4-year-olds would be, but he was in pain, and he knew he needed help. After the procedure was completed, the young boy began to cry, and the dentist asked him what was wrong. All the little boy could say was ``thank you.'' Not only was his pain gone but the stressful journeys back and forth for the appointments were ending as well. He was 4 years old. How is this suffering possible in my State of Illinois and in this great Nation? Well, first, the United States ranks 43rd in the world in the number of dentists per capita--43rd in the world. It is particularly outrageous in rural areas. In Illinois, 10 of our 102 counties have one dentist. In Lawrence County, IL, there is only one dentist for 15,000 people--15,000. That is 11 times worse than the national average. These statistics should ring alarm bells in Washington. Now, I have been in the Senate for a few years and was in the Congress for a few years before that, and I have said many times that I have to be careful when I say I am going to do something about this, but I am sure as hell going to try. When I think about that little boy who was waiting for a year for dental care, it is unimaginable to me as a father and as a grandfather. So I am challenging myself, the Illinois delegation, our Federal Government, the Illinois State Dental Society, and all of the elected officials at this end of my State to come together, to put politics over here, and to do something about dental services. Mayor Harvey of Carbondale, IL, is right. This is beneath the dignity of a great nation to have this sort of thing within our borders. Thankfully, there is a Federal program that might help. It is called the National Health Service Corps. It provides scholarships and loan repayments to doctors, nurses, dentists, and mental health providers who work in areas of need. It is the primary Federal program that is intended to build a pipeline of healthcare providers and address shortages. I recently met Dr. Dana Ray, a first-generation college graduate and the chief medical officer of Crossing Healthcare in Decatur. She told me that the only reason she was able to pursue her career was with the loan repayment offered by the National Health Service Corps. You see, it costs a fortune to go to medical school or to dental school. They literally graduate with debts of $100,000, $200,000 and up. Then they have to take a job to pay off their loans. It is obvious. Can they go to the areas of great need? They can't get paid as much there. The National Health Service Corps makes loan forgiveness part of the program. If you will go to a community that needs a dentist, that needs a doctor, they will forgive your loan. I will make another mention while we are on the subject here. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and I have a bill. The current National Health Service Corps program provides up to $50,000 loan forgiveness if you will sign up for 2 years. Well, she and I want to add to that and create an incentive for those who do 5 years in a community--and they would have up to $200,000 of debt forgiven. Why 5 years? We happen to believe that the dentists and doctors who will practice in that area for a period of time will develop an attachment to it and will start to think in terms of their families and their futures there as well so that they will be likely to stay after the 5 years is over. It is another bipartisan bill. Senator Blackburn is a Republican, a conservative from Tennessee, but we see eye to eye on this. The National Health Service Corps is the strongest program we have in America to tackle the shortages of dentists, doctors, and nurses. The Senate HELP Committee is negotiating on this program now. I urge my Republican colleagues to join Democrats in doing something. Let me add, while we are at it, that there are many health professionals around the world who desperately want to come to the United States. You know who they are. You see them in the hospitals. They are foreign-born physicians, they are medical professionals and nurses who come here, and they are there in our moment of need. We have a program to do that, but the program is too small, and it doesn't allow as many to come to this country who are qualified and ready to serve, as it should. What does it mean to a hospital in a rural area to lose nurses? Here is an example I was given when I visited one of these hospitals. They had four critical care nurses. Two of them announced they were leaving. Why were they leaving? Because they were going to become traveling nurses. They would go to hospitals around the country and be paid two or three times as much as they were at this hospital. The hospital stepped back and took a look at it and said: If they leave, it is going to threaten the future of our emergency room and the future ofmany of our departments--these critical care nurses. They offered them a generous, generous financial incentive to stay, and they stayed. The hospital said it was an easy calculation to make: how much more we need to pay in bonuses versus shutting down critical services in our hospital for a year because of lack of nurses. That is the reality of what hospitals are facing all over the United States, not just nurses but many other medical professions. While we are at it, I also want to put in a word for the rural EMS agencies, the first responders that we all depend on. A few years ago, I had a visit from Mark Kennedy. He is an emergency medical technician from Nauvoo, IL. In his county, Hancock County, his ambulance service is critical. It is life and death to get people to their nearby hospital, which is 40 or 50 miles away. He told me about challenges that they had with their volunteers, by and large, running this agency--this ambulance agency--and keeping up with the equipment that is needed to make sure that they could save lives. So I joined with then Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, who was the ranking Republican in the Senate Ag Committee that was writing the farm bill. I convinced Pat Roberts to look the other way on the question of jurisdiction and to put this bill, which we called the SIREN Act, into the bill--into the farm bill--as a possible way of helping rural communities. We have now enacted it into law through Senator Roberts' efforts and my own, and we have sent $38 million to emergency medical services agencies across America, including many in my State but all across the United States. This is an equally important part of medical care and our future. Now that Senator Roberts is retired, Senator Susan Collins and I are doing the bill together, again on a bipartisan basis, to reauthorize this program. I ask any Senator who has a question as to whether this is money well spent to contact that ambulance service in your own State and ask them what it means to have up-to-date equipment to save the lives of people that they are called on to help. I hope we can pass it out of the Senate this month. The solutions to many of our pressing healthcare challenges are at hand. The question is whether we can find a bipartisan commitment to move them forward. After the month of August, in which I journeyed around my State, I sincerely hope that we can. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3871-5 | null | 6,722 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Nomination of Julie A. Su Mr. President, today marks 175 days since Julie Su's nomination for Secretary of Labor was officially transmitted to the Senate. This is the longest a Cabinet-level nominee has waited for a floor vote when the same party controls the White House and the Senate. Under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, an individual can only perform the role of a Cabinet-level position without Senate confirmation for 210 days. The law was created to prevent the President from appointing unelected bureaucrats to roles that require the advice and consent of the Senate. Now, the White House has acknowledged that Ms. Su is unable to reach the 51 votes needed for confirmation. Instead of allowing the Senate to do its constitutional duty and reject thenomination, the Biden administration is attempting to circumvent Congress and the Constitution to invoke the Department of Labor Succession Act, which they claim allows them to have Ms. Su serve as Acting Secretary of Labor indefinitely, even though lacking the votes for confirmation. This is unacceptable. Not only is this use of the Department of Labor's succession statute a violation of the advice and consent provision of the Constitution--which should offend both Democrats and Republicans as the Executive attempts to usurp the role of the legislature--but it will open up any action taken under her leadership to legal challenges. In fact, major business groups have indicated they are prepared to bring legal action against the Department of Labor if a rule on independent contractors is finalized while Ms. Su remains Acting Secretary. That is why I am introducing legislation that will prevent Ms. Su from serving as Acting Secretary of Labor beyond 210 days. This bill aligns the Department of Labor succession clause with the Vacancies Act to prevent further abuses of the Constitution, ensuring the Senate's role in providing advice and consent is preserved. It is not surprising that Ms. Su's nomination has received such widespread bipartisan opposition. A qualified Secretary of Labor needs to be able to do three things: act impartially, effectively manage a large organization, and successfully handle labor negotiations. Unfortunately, we have not seen much evidence of Ms. Su's ability to do any of these three. Ms. Su has a decades-long record of partisan activism and promoting policies that undermine workers to the benefit of politically connected labor unions. As secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Ms. Su was the chief enforcer of AB 5, a controversial law dismantling the gig economy that is used by companies such as Uber, DoorDash and Lyft, removing the flexibility of individuals to work as independent contractors. Even in California, AB 5 was unpopular. The Governor and State legislature had to pass over 100 exemptions after its implementation. In fact, the statutory exemptions are longer than the text of the bill itself; and 59 percent of Californians voted to further erode the bill, which, naturally, labor unions challenged that 59 percent in court. As Acting and Deputy Secretary of Labor, Ms. Su would oversee the Biden administration's new regulation stripping 21 million individuals of their ability to be independent contractors and enjoin the inherent flexibility. As I said before, a law rejected in California is not a policy to spread across the Nation. There are also serious concerns about Ms. Su's ability to manage an agency. The only large agency she has run, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, lost at least $31 billion--billion with a ``b''--$31 billion to unemployment fraud under her watch. Despite repeated warnings, she chose to waive crucial verification safeguards recommended by the U.S. Department of Labor. This was confirmed by the California Office of the Inspector General. Lastly, there are 150 labor contracts expiring this year. When labor disputes are not handled properly, there can be massive supply chain implications and economic impacts, worsening the inflation that is already too bad. President Biden has sidelined Ms. Su in the United Auto Workers labor dispute, suggesting even he recognizes she is not up to the task. Instead, he has tasked Gene Sperling, an advisor who the President feels is better equipped to handle such an important issue. We shouldn't have a Labor Secretary that the President ends up outsourcing the job to others. The President should not be allowed to bypass the will of Congress. It is unacceptable and yet another example of weak leadership from this administration. As a Republican, I don't expect to agree with the political positions of a Biden nominee, but I will remind my colleagues that former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh received strong bipartisan support for his unquestionable experience running organizations and handling negotiations. He worked to develop trust with both labor unions and the business community. However, Ms. Su does not appear to be in that mold. And for this reason, she has been unable to receive the votes necessary for confirmation, even when the President's party is in the majority. I urge President Biden to withdraw Ms. Su's nomination and put forward a nominee who is committed to the fair enforcement of our Nation's labor laws. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3876-2 | null | 6,723 |
formal | middle class | null | racist | Labor Day Mr. President, yesterday, we celebrated Labor Day--a day when Americans come together to honor all of the people who make this country work. I know the Presiding Officer, the junior Senator from Massachusetts, is one of the strongest supporters not just of Labor Day but of the labor movement behind Labor Day. Whether you punch a clock, swipe a badge, earn a salary, or make tips or whether you are caring for children or aging parents, all work has dignity. For too many Americans, we know hard work simply hasn't paid off the way that it should. We are working to change that. We are making real progress. We are taking historic steps to put workers first, to invest in American workers, and to make our economy work for every American, not just for CEOs, not just for Wall Street. Just last week, the Department of Labor proposed a new rule to make millions of workers eligible for overtime pay. We have been working on this for years because, if you put in extra hours, you should be paid for those extra hours. It will put money in Ohioans' pockets. More than 100,000 Ohio workers will finally receive overtime pay when they put in overtime work. Imagine that they haven't--but they haven't, with the way this Congress and former Presidents have let this happen. It has been a long time coming, but the fight is not over. We need to pass my Restoring Overtime Pay Act to provide workers with financial security by ensuring that overtime pay is permanently protected regardless of who is in the White House. This important step forward comes after we passed the most pro-worker infrastructure bill in history with the strongest ``Buy America'' provisions in history. It means more opportunities for workers in the trades all over Ohio--repairing roads, laying broadband cables, replacing lead pipes, rebuilding bridges, fixing water systems. It means more work for American factories that are making the goods used to build our infrastructure. We passed the CHIPS Act to bring our supply chains home and to ensure the technology of the future is made in America. It provides Davis-Bacon protection. That means they get union wages and union benefits for the workers who are creating these state-of-the-art factories, like the one in Licking County, OH, just east of Columbus. We passed the Inflation Reduction Act, with prevailing wage and strong ``Buy America'' rules. These are big wins for workers--the biggest wins and the most frequent wins for workers we have seen in a generation and the biggest steps we have taken in decades to create an industrial policy that puts our most valuable resources--American workers--first. Companies that recognize their workers who drive their success are the ones that will lead their industries into the future whether it is in Licking County, where Intel entered a project labor agreement with the trades--something we insisted on in this body--or outside of Toledo, in Fulton County, where Arche Solar is building a solar farm with union workers; or in the Mahoning Valley, where Ultium just agreed--I was there a few days ago--to raise wages by 25 percent after we pushed them to engage with the workers' union. I was in Lordstown, talking with those workers in UAW Local 1112. There is a lot of history in that building. The pictures and the signs on the walls tell the story of the Ohio auto industry, of the decades that workers spent building this industry and building the middle class in Mahoning Valley. They tell the story of the politicians who sold out Ohio workers to corporations that wanted cheap labor. You see the ``last Chevy Cruze'' sign on the wall as a reminder of what trade agreements did to places like Mahoning Valley or to my home in Mansfield, OH. Workers are resilient. Many of the workers I talked with last week worked at the old Chevy Cruze plant. Now they are making the batteries that will power the next generation of cars and trucks. They are ready to lead the auto industry of the future. They just need fair pay and a safe workplace and protections on the job. Ultium needs--this is the GM Korea company that was formed into a company called Ultium. They need to agree to a fair, permanent union contract that will be the gold standard and template for all EV contracts. That means honoring the UAW master agreement. A union card means higher pay. It means better benefits. It means greater retirement security. It means safer workplaces. It means having more control over your schedule. It means a middle-class life. My wife, at the age of 16, when growing up in the far northeast corner of Ohio, in Ashtabula, had an asthma attack. Her dad's union card allowed her to have an ambulance take her to the Cleveland Clinic for 2 weeks--about an hour's drive. Without that union card, she probably would have died. He was a utility worker, and he carried that union card for 35 years. We shouldn't have to settle for less. Together, we are laying down a new marker. The jobs of the future should be good-paying union jobs--jobs where you build a life and a career and see a future. For too long, we haven't had enough of those opportunities. Last week, I joined the Building Futures in Columbus for the graduation of their seventh class. There is nothing quite like it. They are making more training programs, more apprenticeships, more opportunities to get people of all ages involved in the trades. Most of these were Columbus city school graduates. A few of them had union members in their families. A few of them had the kind of opportunities that the union card brings. This pre-apprentice program means that, upon their graduation from this pre-apprentice program, they will be able to become a bricklayer or an insulator or a millwright or an electrician or a carpenter or a plumber or a pipefitter or a laborer or an operating engineer. It means good-paying, skilled union jobs are accessible to everyone and that they look like America. Of course, we know what workers are up against when they organize. Corporations unleash all of their power to fight their own workers--too often, legally. That is why I will never stop fighting, as I know the Presiding Officer has in the past, with the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. We honor the workers this week who built the country and the progress we have made. I wear on my lapel a depiction of a canary in the cage. The mineworker of 100 years ago, 120 years ago took a canary down to the mines. The canary died. The mineworker got out of the mines. He didn't have a union, in those days, strong enough or a government that cared enough to protect who he really was--almost always a ``he.'' He was on his own. Look at what we have done since then. This was given to me by a steelworker on Workers' Memorial Day. But look at what we have done since then. We have passed child labor laws. We have passed collective bargaining laws. We have passed Social Security and Medicare and all of the kinds of things that have given middle-class workers the opportunities we should have as a country. This week, we honor and celebrate that proud tradition. We recommit to fighting for the dignity of work whether it is the PRO Act, whether it is passing the Railway Safety Act, whether it is standing with workers at the picket lines. When work has dignity, every American is paid the living wage they have earned. Just this week, a group of us took on, if you will, in a labor dispute, workers who were about to strike, workers who were on the picket line--hospital workers. They were mostly low-paid workers not offered much from their employer, their big Cleveland hospital. They came to an agreement, in part,because of public pressure and, in part, because there was a strong organized union--organized labor--at the bargaining table. When workers have dignity, workers have retirement security and paid leave and power over their schedules and their lives. When you love this country, you fight for the people who make it work. That is what Labor Day is about. That is what organized labor is all about. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3878 | null | 6,724 |
formal | Cleveland | null | racist | Labor Day Mr. President, yesterday, we celebrated Labor Day--a day when Americans come together to honor all of the people who make this country work. I know the Presiding Officer, the junior Senator from Massachusetts, is one of the strongest supporters not just of Labor Day but of the labor movement behind Labor Day. Whether you punch a clock, swipe a badge, earn a salary, or make tips or whether you are caring for children or aging parents, all work has dignity. For too many Americans, we know hard work simply hasn't paid off the way that it should. We are working to change that. We are making real progress. We are taking historic steps to put workers first, to invest in American workers, and to make our economy work for every American, not just for CEOs, not just for Wall Street. Just last week, the Department of Labor proposed a new rule to make millions of workers eligible for overtime pay. We have been working on this for years because, if you put in extra hours, you should be paid for those extra hours. It will put money in Ohioans' pockets. More than 100,000 Ohio workers will finally receive overtime pay when they put in overtime work. Imagine that they haven't--but they haven't, with the way this Congress and former Presidents have let this happen. It has been a long time coming, but the fight is not over. We need to pass my Restoring Overtime Pay Act to provide workers with financial security by ensuring that overtime pay is permanently protected regardless of who is in the White House. This important step forward comes after we passed the most pro-worker infrastructure bill in history with the strongest ``Buy America'' provisions in history. It means more opportunities for workers in the trades all over Ohio--repairing roads, laying broadband cables, replacing lead pipes, rebuilding bridges, fixing water systems. It means more work for American factories that are making the goods used to build our infrastructure. We passed the CHIPS Act to bring our supply chains home and to ensure the technology of the future is made in America. It provides Davis-Bacon protection. That means they get union wages and union benefits for the workers who are creating these state-of-the-art factories, like the one in Licking County, OH, just east of Columbus. We passed the Inflation Reduction Act, with prevailing wage and strong ``Buy America'' rules. These are big wins for workers--the biggest wins and the most frequent wins for workers we have seen in a generation and the biggest steps we have taken in decades to create an industrial policy that puts our most valuable resources--American workers--first. Companies that recognize their workers who drive their success are the ones that will lead their industries into the future whether it is in Licking County, where Intel entered a project labor agreement with the trades--something we insisted on in this body--or outside of Toledo, in Fulton County, where Arche Solar is building a solar farm with union workers; or in the Mahoning Valley, where Ultium just agreed--I was there a few days ago--to raise wages by 25 percent after we pushed them to engage with the workers' union. I was in Lordstown, talking with those workers in UAW Local 1112. There is a lot of history in that building. The pictures and the signs on the walls tell the story of the Ohio auto industry, of the decades that workers spent building this industry and building the middle class in Mahoning Valley. They tell the story of the politicians who sold out Ohio workers to corporations that wanted cheap labor. You see the ``last Chevy Cruze'' sign on the wall as a reminder of what trade agreements did to places like Mahoning Valley or to my home in Mansfield, OH. Workers are resilient. Many of the workers I talked with last week worked at the old Chevy Cruze plant. Now they are making the batteries that will power the next generation of cars and trucks. They are ready to lead the auto industry of the future. They just need fair pay and a safe workplace and protections on the job. Ultium needs--this is the GM Korea company that was formed into a company called Ultium. They need to agree to a fair, permanent union contract that will be the gold standard and template for all EV contracts. That means honoring the UAW master agreement. A union card means higher pay. It means better benefits. It means greater retirement security. It means safer workplaces. It means having more control over your schedule. It means a middle-class life. My wife, at the age of 16, when growing up in the far northeast corner of Ohio, in Ashtabula, had an asthma attack. Her dad's union card allowed her to have an ambulance take her to the Cleveland Clinic for 2 weeks--about an hour's drive. Without that union card, she probably would have died. He was a utility worker, and he carried that union card for 35 years. We shouldn't have to settle for less. Together, we are laying down a new marker. The jobs of the future should be good-paying union jobs--jobs where you build a life and a career and see a future. For too long, we haven't had enough of those opportunities. Last week, I joined the Building Futures in Columbus for the graduation of their seventh class. There is nothing quite like it. They are making more training programs, more apprenticeships, more opportunities to get people of all ages involved in the trades. Most of these were Columbus city school graduates. A few of them had union members in their families. A few of them had the kind of opportunities that the union card brings. This pre-apprentice program means that, upon their graduation from this pre-apprentice program, they will be able to become a bricklayer or an insulator or a millwright or an electrician or a carpenter or a plumber or a pipefitter or a laborer or an operating engineer. It means good-paying, skilled union jobs are accessible to everyone and that they look like America. Of course, we know what workers are up against when they organize. Corporations unleash all of their power to fight their own workers--too often, legally. That is why I will never stop fighting, as I know the Presiding Officer has in the past, with the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. We honor the workers this week who built the country and the progress we have made. I wear on my lapel a depiction of a canary in the cage. The mineworker of 100 years ago, 120 years ago took a canary down to the mines. The canary died. The mineworker got out of the mines. He didn't have a union, in those days, strong enough or a government that cared enough to protect who he really was--almost always a ``he.'' He was on his own. Look at what we have done since then. This was given to me by a steelworker on Workers' Memorial Day. But look at what we have done since then. We have passed child labor laws. We have passed collective bargaining laws. We have passed Social Security and Medicare and all of the kinds of things that have given middle-class workers the opportunities we should have as a country. This week, we honor and celebrate that proud tradition. We recommit to fighting for the dignity of work whether it is the PRO Act, whether it is passing the Railway Safety Act, whether it is standing with workers at the picket lines. When work has dignity, every American is paid the living wage they have earned. Just this week, a group of us took on, if you will, in a labor dispute, workers who were about to strike, workers who were on the picket line--hospital workers. They were mostly low-paid workers not offered much from their employer, their big Cleveland hospital. They came to an agreement, in part,because of public pressure and, in part, because there was a strong organized union--organized labor--at the bargaining table. When workers have dignity, workers have retirement security and paid leave and power over their schedules and their lives. When you love this country, you fight for the people who make it work. That is what Labor Day is about. That is what organized labor is all about. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3878 | null | 6,725 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Nomination of Philip Nathan Jefferson Mr. President, Dr. Philip Jefferson is a respected economist whose nomination for Vice Chair came out of our committee, the committee I chair--Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs--with unanimous support. When he was first confirmed last year, he had wide bipartisan support in the Senate. Dr. Jefferson brings to the Fed outstanding academic credentials and years of strong leadership experience. He is a renowned scholar, and he is a leading expert in monetary policy and the economics of poverty. Dr. Jefferson possesses a strong understanding of how higher prices hurt the most economically insecure Americans and that access to good-paying jobs is the best antidote to poverty. If confirmed, he will be the second Black man to serve as Vice Chair on the Board of Governors. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3879-2 | null | 6,726 |
formal | Federal Reserve | null | antisemitic | Nomination of Lisa DeNell Cook Mr. President, Dr. Lisa Cook is a well-qualified economist who has served with distinction since having filled a vacancy last year on the Board of Governors. She brings a breadth of research and international experience in monetary policy, banking, and financial crises. Dr. Cook's expertise in international economics has immense value as we continue in our economic recovery amidst global inflation--global inflation that is higher in most of the rest of the world than it is here. Prior to joining the Fed, Dr. Cook taught economics and international relations at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Business School, and Michigan State University. During the Obama administration, she served on the Council of Economic Advisers as a senior economist and at the Treasury Department under the administrations of both Presidents Bush and Obama. She grew up in the South. She worked in the industrial Midwest, in a State just north of mine--Michigan. She understands the vital role that workers and local communities play in building a strong economy. I have faith in her judgment to set monetary policy that grows our economy from the middle out and the bottom up. Last year, her character was attacked, and her credentials were questioned. It was an unfair, underhanded attack on an eminently qualified woman of color. She has overwhelmingly proven her naysayers wrong. She has brought a level-headedness and data-driven focus to monetary policymaking. I would like to take a moment to thank Senator Rounds of South Dakota for his open-mindedness and support of her confirmation. He listened to her answers and looked at her record, and he enthusiastically supported her. I wish all of my colleagues would do that. She would be the first Black woman confirmed to a full 14-year term on the Federal Reserve Board--the first in over 100 years. This was started in 1913, and there has never been an African-American woman who has been reconfirmed. She would be the first. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3879-3 | null | 6,727 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Nomination of Lisa DeNell Cook Mr. President, Dr. Lisa Cook is a well-qualified economist who has served with distinction since having filled a vacancy last year on the Board of Governors. She brings a breadth of research and international experience in monetary policy, banking, and financial crises. Dr. Cook's expertise in international economics has immense value as we continue in our economic recovery amidst global inflation--global inflation that is higher in most of the rest of the world than it is here. Prior to joining the Fed, Dr. Cook taught economics and international relations at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Business School, and Michigan State University. During the Obama administration, she served on the Council of Economic Advisers as a senior economist and at the Treasury Department under the administrations of both Presidents Bush and Obama. She grew up in the South. She worked in the industrial Midwest, in a State just north of mine--Michigan. She understands the vital role that workers and local communities play in building a strong economy. I have faith in her judgment to set monetary policy that grows our economy from the middle out and the bottom up. Last year, her character was attacked, and her credentials were questioned. It was an unfair, underhanded attack on an eminently qualified woman of color. She has overwhelmingly proven her naysayers wrong. She has brought a level-headedness and data-driven focus to monetary policymaking. I would like to take a moment to thank Senator Rounds of South Dakota for his open-mindedness and support of her confirmation. He listened to her answers and looked at her record, and he enthusiastically supported her. I wish all of my colleagues would do that. She would be the first Black woman confirmed to a full 14-year term on the Federal Reserve Board--the first in over 100 years. This was started in 1913, and there has never been an African-American woman who has been reconfirmed. She would be the first. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3879-3 | null | 6,728 |
formal | Federal Reserve | null | antisemitic | Nomination of Adriana Debora Kugler Mr. President, the last is Dr. Adriana Kugler, who is one of the Nation's labor economists--top labor economists--with an impressive record in both government and academic service. She is unquestionably qualified. She possesses bipartisan support from top economists and civil rights organizations. She serves as the executive director of the World Bank. She was confirmed via a unanimous vote in the U.S. Senate for that job, and she has played a critical role in the global economic recovery. Prior to serving at the World Bank, she was an economist at the Department of Labor and taught economics and public policy at Georgetown University. In being a first-generation American and the daughter of Colombian immigrants, Dr. Kugler has firsthand knowledge of runaway prices and limited employment opportunities. During her nomination hearing testimony, she shared how witnessing adversity and poverty in the country she was born in had deepened her understanding of the need for fighting inflation and promoting full employment. If confirmed, she would be the first Hispanic American to serve on the Board of Governors in the history of the Federal Reserve--again, beginning in 1913. Her confirmation would be a critical step forward in bringing more diverse perspectives to our Nation's central bank, not just diversity in the way these nominees look but diversity in the way they think, which is something we simply have not seen much of in the kind of elitist institutions like the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. I strongly urge my colleagues to join me in supporting Dr. Jefferson's, Dr. Cook's, and Dr. Kruger's nominations--all have bipartisan support--so we can have all seven seats on the Board of Governors filled with qualified experts helping in our economic recovery. I spoke to Chair Jerome Powell today about this and some other things. We discussed how important it is to the Fed that we have all seven spots in the Federal Reserve confirmed. It has been a long time since we have done that. This week is our opportunity. I ask my colleagues to move forward on these nominations. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3879-4 | null | 6,729 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Nomination of Adriana Debora Kugler Mr. President, the last is Dr. Adriana Kugler, who is one of the Nation's labor economists--top labor economists--with an impressive record in both government and academic service. She is unquestionably qualified. She possesses bipartisan support from top economists and civil rights organizations. She serves as the executive director of the World Bank. She was confirmed via a unanimous vote in the U.S. Senate for that job, and she has played a critical role in the global economic recovery. Prior to serving at the World Bank, she was an economist at the Department of Labor and taught economics and public policy at Georgetown University. In being a first-generation American and the daughter of Colombian immigrants, Dr. Kugler has firsthand knowledge of runaway prices and limited employment opportunities. During her nomination hearing testimony, she shared how witnessing adversity and poverty in the country she was born in had deepened her understanding of the need for fighting inflation and promoting full employment. If confirmed, she would be the first Hispanic American to serve on the Board of Governors in the history of the Federal Reserve--again, beginning in 1913. Her confirmation would be a critical step forward in bringing more diverse perspectives to our Nation's central bank, not just diversity in the way these nominees look but diversity in the way they think, which is something we simply have not seen much of in the kind of elitist institutions like the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. I strongly urge my colleagues to join me in supporting Dr. Jefferson's, Dr. Cook's, and Dr. Kruger's nominations--all have bipartisan support--so we can have all seven seats on the Board of Governors filled with qualified experts helping in our economic recovery. I spoke to Chair Jerome Powell today about this and some other things. We discussed how important it is to the Fed that we have all seven spots in the Federal Reserve confirmed. It has been a long time since we have done that. This week is our opportunity. I ask my colleagues to move forward on these nominations. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3879-4 | null | 6,730 |
formal | Federal Reserve | null | antisemitic | Nominations Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to join me in confirming Philip Jefferson as Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve and in confirming Lisa Cook and Adriana Kugler to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Senate will be voting on Dr. Cook's and Dr. Kugler's nominations in the next few days. These three nominees are talented economists and dedicated public servants and are also all historic nominees who will bring diverse perspectives to the Fed. If confirmed, our Board of Governors will better reflect the country and the people who make it work. Our economy works better when we have people from diverse backgrounds, people who bring new ideas and different perspectives, not just the same old Wall Street, corporate consensus. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3879 | null | 6,731 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Nominations Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to join me in confirming Philip Jefferson as Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve and in confirming Lisa Cook and Adriana Kugler to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Senate will be voting on Dr. Cook's and Dr. Kugler's nominations in the next few days. These three nominees are talented economists and dedicated public servants and are also all historic nominees who will bring diverse perspectives to the Fed. If confirmed, our Board of Governors will better reflect the country and the people who make it work. Our economy works better when we have people from diverse backgrounds, people who bring new ideas and different perspectives, not just the same old Wall Street, corporate consensus. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3879 | null | 6,732 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week it is my privilege to recognize Blue-9 Pet Products of Maquoketa, IA, as the Senate Small Business of the Week. Blue-9 Pet Products was founded by David Blake in 2014, specializing in creating high-quality dog training accessories for canines and their owners. David and the Blue-9 Pet Products team gathered input from respected trainers, veterinarians, and animal behaviorists before designing The KLIMB, Blue-9 Pet Products' flagship product for training. To develop his first product, The KLIMB, David collaborated with Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The KLIMB is a training platform used to give dogs an elevated surface to learn commands faster, exercise, and gain obedience skills. Since it hit the market, The KLIMB has quickly become one of the most popular tools for dog trainers around the country, being named the 2015 Editor's Choice by Pet Product News. Another one of Blue-9 Pet Products' best-selling products is the Balance Harness, which is an adjustable harness that is flexible for dogs that ease their use for both canines and their owners. These premium solution-based features were important in the Balance Harness receiving a top-rated feature by Whole Dog Journal in 2017. Blue-9 Pet Products proudly manufactures all of its dog training accessories in the United States. Additionally, David passionately advocates to make Iowa a more dog-friendly place. He hosts an annual canine athlete competition at the Jackson County Fairgrounds to fundraise for the Jackson County Humane Society. He also supports the Association of Professional Dog Trainers Foundation. David is active in his local business community through the Jackson County Economic Alliance, volunteering to share his experience in entrepreneurship and building a new business. Blue-9 Pet Products commitment to providing quality pet-training products in Maquoketa, IA, is clear. I want to congratulate David Blake and the entire team at Blue-9 Pet Products for their continued dedication to providing dog training products to Iowans. I look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in Iowa. | 2020-01-06 | Ms. ERNST | Senate | CREC-2023-09-05-pt1-PgS3891-2 | null | 6,733 |
formal | Federal Reserve | null | antisemitic | The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the following nomination. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Philip Nathan Jefferson, of North Carolina, to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years. recognition of the majority leader | 2020-01-06 | The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4211-7 | null | 6,734 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the following nomination. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Philip Nathan Jefferson, of North Carolina, to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years. recognition of the majority leader | 2020-01-06 | The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4211-7 | null | 6,735 |
formal | job creation | null | conservative | AI Insight Forums Mr. President, now on our AI insight forums, next week, the Senate will host a gathering unlike any we have seen before here in Washington when we kick off our inaugural AI Insight Forum on September 13--a gathering unlike any seen before to debate a topic unlike any other. Our world is already changing in dramatic ways because of artificial intelligence, but we are likely just at the start. So to meet the challenge of this moment, our AI Insight Forums will convene some of America's leading voices in AI from different walks of life and many different viewpoints--executives and civil rights leaders, researchers, advocates, voices from labor and defense and business and the arts. I am proud to say next week's AI Insight Forum--the first of a whole series we will host this fall--will be high-powered, diverse, but above all, balanced. That is precisely what Congress needs right now. Our committees have already done great bipartisan work on this topic, and ultimately they will be the ones tasked with drafting legislation. But these insight forums will supercharge the committee process by getting to the root of AI--where to start, what questions to ask, how to move forward. They will provide the nutrient agar to help committees do their work. Let me stress something else. There is truly bipartisan interest to work on AI here in the Senate. I want to thank my colleagues, Senators Rounds, Young, and Heinrich, for working with me to organize these forums, as well as all my colleagues on both sides who recognize that we must move quickly on this issue. Legislating AI is certainly not going to be easy. In fact, it will be one of the most difficult things we have ever undertaken. But we cannot behave like ostriches sticking our heads in the sand when it comes to AI. Both parties must work together and treat AI with the same level of seriousness as national security, job creation, or civil liberties because very soon, if not already, AI will impact all these issues and more. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4212 | null | 6,736 |
formal | Federal Reserve | null | antisemitic | The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The bill clerk read the nomination of Lisa DeNell Cook, of Michigan, to be aMember of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of 14 years from February 1, 2024. (Reappointment) | 2020-01-06 | The PRESIDING OFFICER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4218-5 | null | 6,737 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The bill clerk read the nomination of Lisa DeNell Cook, of Michigan, to be aMember of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of 14 years from February 1, 2024. (Reappointment) | 2020-01-06 | The PRESIDING OFFICER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4218-5 | null | 6,738 |
formal | Federal Reserve | null | antisemitic | The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Adriana Debora Kugler, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2012. | 2020-01-06 | The PRESIDING OFFICER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4225 | null | 6,739 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Adriana Debora Kugler, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2012. | 2020-01-06 | The PRESIDING OFFICER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4225 | null | 6,740 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated: EC-1779. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 10679-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1780. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pesticide Tolerances; Implementing Registration Review Decisions for Certain Pesticides; Aluminum tris (O- ethylphosphonate), Carbon disulfide, et al.; Technical Correction'' ((RIN2070-ZA16) (FRL No. 10840-02-OCSPP)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1781. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pyraclostrobin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 10953-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1782. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Indaziflam; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 11131- 01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1783. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``N-(n-Octyl)-2-pyrrolidone in Pesticide Formulations; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 11166-01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1784. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Sodium Salt of Acifluorfen; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 11130-01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1785. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the continuation of the national emergency that was declared in Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001, in light of the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-1786. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency that was declared in Executive Order 13224 with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-1787. A communication from the Chair and President of the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving U.S. exports to South Korea; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-1788. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory Guide (RG) 4.27 Rev 0, `Use Of Plant Parameter Envelope In Early Site Permit Applications for Nuclear Power Plants' '' received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1789. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.163 Rev 1, `Performance-based Containment Leak-Test Program' '' received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1790. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.152 Rev 4, `Criteria for Programmable Digital Devices in Safety- Related Systems of Nuclear Power Plants' '' received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1791. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Frequently Asked Question, 2022-01 HHS Lab Audits'' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1792. A communication from the Biologist of the Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Experimental Populations'' (RIN1018- BF98) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1793. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; 2022 Amendments to West Virginia's Ambient Air Quality Standards'' (FRL No. 10083-02-R3) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1794. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; State of Missouri; Construction Permits by Rule'' (FRL No. 10826-02-R7) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1795. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approvals; California; South Coast Air Quality Management District, Imperial and Ventura County Air Pollution Control Districts; Nonattainment New Source Review; 2015 Ozone Standard'' (FRL No. 9514-02-R9) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1796. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Montana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions and Incorporation by Reference'' (FRL No. 10606-02-R8) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1797. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Jersey; New Jersey 2017 Periodic Emission Inventory SIP for the Ozone Nonattainment Area and PM2.5/ Regional Haze Areas, New Jersey Nonattainment Emission Inventory for 2008 Ozone NAAQS'' (FRL No. 10785-02-R2) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1798. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Base Year Emissions Inventory for the 2015 Ozone Standard'' (FRL No. 11148-02-R5) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1799. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``New Hampshire: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions'' (FRL No. 11231-02-R1) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1800. A communication from the Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Part D Plans Generally Include Drugs Commonly Used by Dual-Eligible Enrollees: 2023''; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1801. A communication from the Branch Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Additional Guidance on the Transition from Interbank Offer Rates to Other Reference Rates with Respect to the interest Rates of a Foreign Bank'' ((RIN1545-BO91) (TD 9976)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1802. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program'' (RIN0938-AV04) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1803. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; FY 2024 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements, and Hospice Certifying Physician Provider Enrollment Requirements'' (RIN0938-AV10) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1804. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; FY 2024 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System - Rate Update'' (RIN0938-AV06) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1805. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2024 Rates; Quality Programs and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Requirements for Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Rural Emergency Hospital and Physician-Owned Hospital Requirements; and Provider and Supplier Disclosure of Ownership; and Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments; Counting Certain Days Associated with Section 1115 Demonstration in the Medicaid Fraction'' ((RIN0938-AV08) (RIN0938-AV17)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1806. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notification of intent to provide assistance to Ukraine, including for self-defense and border security operations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-1807. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Determination Under Section 506(a) (1) and Section 614(a) (1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA) to Provide Military Assistance to Ukraine''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-1808. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notification of intent to provide assistance to Ukraine, including for self-defense and border security operations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-1809. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, the report of the texts and background statements of international agreements, other than treaties (List 2023-0052 - 2023-0061); to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-1810. A communication from the White House Liaison, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the position of Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-1811. A communication from the Director, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of the Form LM-10 Employer Report'' (RIN1245-AA13) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-1812. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Privacy Act; Implementation'' (RIN0970-AC92) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-1813. A communication from the Secretary of Labor and the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's fiscal year 2022 Actuarial Evaluation of the Expected Operations and Status of the PBGC Funds received in the Office of the President pro tempore; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-1814. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to an alternative plan for pay adjustments for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems in January 2024; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1815. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-154, ``Rent Stabilized Housing Inflation Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1816. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-155, ``Medical Cannabis Manufacturer Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1817. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-156, ``Law Enforcement Arrest Authority Technical Correction Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1818. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-157, ``Special Education for young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1819. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-158, ``Office of Administrative Hearings Jurisdiction Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1820. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-159, ``Washington Wizards Motor Vehicle Identification Tags Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1821. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-160, ``Pride Plates Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4226-3 | null | 6,741 |
formal | terrorism | null | Islamophobic | The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated: EC-1779. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 10679-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1780. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pesticide Tolerances; Implementing Registration Review Decisions for Certain Pesticides; Aluminum tris (O- ethylphosphonate), Carbon disulfide, et al.; Technical Correction'' ((RIN2070-ZA16) (FRL No. 10840-02-OCSPP)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1781. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pyraclostrobin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 10953-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1782. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Indaziflam; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 11131- 01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1783. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``N-(n-Octyl)-2-pyrrolidone in Pesticide Formulations; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 11166-01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1784. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Sodium Salt of Acifluorfen; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 11130-01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-1785. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the continuation of the national emergency that was declared in Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001, in light of the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-1786. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency that was declared in Executive Order 13224 with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-1787. A communication from the Chair and President of the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving U.S. exports to South Korea; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-1788. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory Guide (RG) 4.27 Rev 0, `Use Of Plant Parameter Envelope In Early Site Permit Applications for Nuclear Power Plants' '' received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1789. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.163 Rev 1, `Performance-based Containment Leak-Test Program' '' received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1790. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.152 Rev 4, `Criteria for Programmable Digital Devices in Safety- Related Systems of Nuclear Power Plants' '' received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1791. A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Frequently Asked Question, 2022-01 HHS Lab Audits'' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1792. A communication from the Biologist of the Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Experimental Populations'' (RIN1018- BF98) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1793. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; 2022 Amendments to West Virginia's Ambient Air Quality Standards'' (FRL No. 10083-02-R3) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1794. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; State of Missouri; Construction Permits by Rule'' (FRL No. 10826-02-R7) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1795. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approvals; California; South Coast Air Quality Management District, Imperial and Ventura County Air Pollution Control Districts; Nonattainment New Source Review; 2015 Ozone Standard'' (FRL No. 9514-02-R9) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1796. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Montana: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions and Incorporation by Reference'' (FRL No. 10606-02-R8) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1797. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Jersey; New Jersey 2017 Periodic Emission Inventory SIP for the Ozone Nonattainment Area and PM2.5/ Regional Haze Areas, New Jersey Nonattainment Emission Inventory for 2008 Ozone NAAQS'' (FRL No. 10785-02-R2) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1798. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Base Year Emissions Inventory for the 2015 Ozone Standard'' (FRL No. 11148-02-R5) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1799. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``New Hampshire: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions'' (FRL No. 11231-02-R1) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. EC-1800. A communication from the Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Part D Plans Generally Include Drugs Commonly Used by Dual-Eligible Enrollees: 2023''; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1801. A communication from the Branch Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Additional Guidance on the Transition from Interbank Offer Rates to Other Reference Rates with Respect to the interest Rates of a Foreign Bank'' ((RIN1545-BO91) (TD 9976)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1802. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program'' (RIN0938-AV04) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1803. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; FY 2024 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements, and Hospice Certifying Physician Provider Enrollment Requirements'' (RIN0938-AV10) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1804. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; FY 2024 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System - Rate Update'' (RIN0938-AV06) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1805. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2024 Rates; Quality Programs and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Requirements for Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Rural Emergency Hospital and Physician-Owned Hospital Requirements; and Provider and Supplier Disclosure of Ownership; and Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments; Counting Certain Days Associated with Section 1115 Demonstration in the Medicaid Fraction'' ((RIN0938-AV08) (RIN0938-AV17)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 27, 2023; to the Committee on Finance. EC-1806. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notification of intent to provide assistance to Ukraine, including for self-defense and border security operations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-1807. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Determination Under Section 506(a) (1) and Section 614(a) (1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA) to Provide Military Assistance to Ukraine''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-1808. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notification of intent to provide assistance to Ukraine, including for self-defense and border security operations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-1809. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, the report of the texts and background statements of international agreements, other than treaties (List 2023-0052 - 2023-0061); to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-1810. A communication from the White House Liaison, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the position of Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-1811. A communication from the Director, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of the Form LM-10 Employer Report'' (RIN1245-AA13) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-1812. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Privacy Act; Implementation'' (RIN0970-AC92) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-1813. A communication from the Secretary of Labor and the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's fiscal year 2022 Actuarial Evaluation of the Expected Operations and Status of the PBGC Funds received in the Office of the President pro tempore; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC-1814. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to an alternative plan for pay adjustments for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems in January 2024; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1815. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-154, ``Rent Stabilized Housing Inflation Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1816. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-155, ``Medical Cannabis Manufacturer Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1817. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-156, ``Law Enforcement Arrest Authority Technical Correction Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1818. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-157, ``Special Education for young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1819. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-158, ``Office of Administrative Hearings Jurisdiction Temporary Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1820. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-159, ``Washington Wizards Motor Vehicle Identification Tags Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC-1821. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 25-160, ``Pride Plates Amendment Act of 2023''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4226-3 | null | 6,742 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. Casey) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 330 Whereas children are fundamental to the success of the United States and will shape the future of the United States; Whereas elected representatives and leaders in the communities of the United States must be ever vigilant and proactive in support of evidence-based means to prevent child abuse and neglect and support families; Whereas adverse childhood experiences (referred to in this preamble as ``ACEs'') are traumatic experiences that occur during childhood with lasting effects and include experiences of violence, abuse, or neglect; Whereas at least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death are associated with ACEs; Whereas preventing ACEs could reduce many health conditions, including-- (1) up to 21,000,000 cases of depression; (2) up to 1,900,000 cases of heart disease; and (3) up to 2,500,000 cases of overweight and obesity; Whereas every child is filled with tremendous promise, and we all have a collective responsibility to prevent ACEs, foster the potential of every child, and promote positive childhood experiences; Whereas primary prevention of child abuse and neglect can reduce the lifetime economic burden associated with child maltreatment; Whereas, in 2021, an estimated 7,176,600 children were referred to child protective services agencies, alleging maltreatment; Whereas, in 2022, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline received more than 32,000,000 reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation, which marked the highest number of reports ever received in 1 year; Whereas 88,300,000 pieces of child exploitation materials were reported in 2022; Whereas reports indicate that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys experience sexual abuse before their eighteenth birthday, with 42,000,000 estimated child sexual abuse survivors in the United States; Whereas approximately 1 in 7 children in the United States experienced child abuse, neglect, or both between 2022 and 2023; Whereas 43 percent of children exposed to inappropriate sexual content on social media are under 13 years old, and 1 in 5 are 9 years old or younger; Whereas 91 percent of child sexual abuse victims are abused by a person they know and trust; Whereas children who are sexually abused, especially when not provided appropriate treatment and support, often suffer lifelong consequences, such as physical and mental health challenges and higher risk of drug and alcohol misuse and suicide; Whereas education and awareness of possible signs of child abuse and neglect should be prioritized for purposes of prevention; Whereas by intervening to prevent adversity and build resilience during the most critical years of development of a child, voluntary, evidence-based, home-visiting programs have shown positive impact on-- (1) reducing the recurrence of child abuse and neglect; (2) decreased low-birthweight babies; (3) improved school readiness for children; and (4) increased high school graduation rates: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month; (2) recognizes child abuse and neglect and child sexual abuse are preventable and that a healthy and prosperous society depends on strong families and communities; (3) supports efforts to increase the awareness of, and provide education for, the general public of the United States, with respect to preventing child abuse and neglect and building protective factors for families; (4) supports the efforts to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal; (5) supports justice for victims of childhood sexual abuse; and (6) recognizes the need for prevention, healing, and justice efforts related to childhood abuse and neglect and sexual abuse. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-06-pt1-PgS4232 | null | 6,743 |
formal | extremism | null | Islamophobic | Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, yesterday, Appropriations Chair Patty Murray and Vice Chair Susan Collins announced they are ready to move ahead with the first three appropriations bills here on the Senate floor: MILCON-VA, Agriculture, and Transportation HUD. This is extremely good news for what has already been a fruitful and bipartisan Senate appropriations process. Chair and Vice Chair Murray and Collins have done an outstanding job negotiating this difficult work, so I thank them, as well as my other colleagues, particularly those on Appropriations, on both sides of the aisle. To keep the bipartisan momentum alive, I will file cloture on this package today, with a plan to hold our first vote early next week. The Senate appropriations process is a lesson in how governing should work. All 12 appropriations bills have been passed with bipartisan support through regular order. Nine of them were either unanimous or just had one ``no'' vote. That doesn't mean the parties have to agree on everything--we know that won't happen. But what it means is that our disagreements have not paralyzed the process. That is the mark of good governance. Of course, the work is far from over. When the House gavels back into session next week, time will be short for both parties in both Chambers to unite around a plan to keep the government open beyond September 30. There is only one way--one way--that this will happen: through bipartisanship. Neither party can afford to go at it alone if we want to avoid a shutdown. We are going to have to work together, just as we have done in the Senate, without resorting to extremism and unseemly tactics. And that message is intended for the House, the House Republicans, and the House Republican leadership, in particular. When I last met with the Speaker at the end of July, we had a good conversation on the matter, so I hope hesticks to his guns as this process begins in earnest. Both parties in both Chambers must come together on passing emergency supplemental funding to help our fellow Americans reeling from natural disasters, to stand with our friends in Ukraine fighting against Putin, and to fight against the fentanyl crisis, among other priorities. Later this morning, I will attend a classified briefing on the state of the war in Ukraine, where I expect we will see precisely why, now more than ever, our friends abroad need our help. We must continue to show Putin and the forces of autocracy that the United States stands firmly behind Ukraine. The worst thing we could do right now for our own national security and for our democratic values is to waver or hesitate in our support. What is the point in cutting off support now when we are at a turning point in the war--an inflection point--after we have invested such a large amount of resources to get us to this inflection point? It is a crucial moment right now. So one more time, let me implore my House colleagues: Follow in the Senate's example when you return next week and work with Democrats in a bipartisan way so we can avoid a costly, pointless, and very harmful and unnecessary government shutdown. We do not need to go down that road, and we cannot follow the lead of a mindless few who believe a shutdown is a good thing and who want it and who openly admit they want it. They are hurting the American people, plain and simple. We should not follow them. Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate should not follow this small band of people who are at the extreme. Instead, let's keep our economic recovery going. Let's keep our investments in infrastructure and manufacturing flowing, and let's make sure we help Americans with disaster aid, help our friends in Ukraine, deal with fentanyl, and fulfill our other needs too. The Senate, as I said, is off to a very good start. I hope the House gets off to a good start next week as well by embracing bipartisanship. We will know very soon whether they are ready or not to follow through on this very important responsibility they have to the American people. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. SCHUMER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4243-7 | null | 6,744 |
formal | Federal Reserve | null | antisemitic | Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, nominations, well, it has been a productive first week back here on the Senate floor for nominations. Yesterday, I am proud to say, we confirmed Gwynne Wilcox to a second term on the NLRB, the National Labor Relations Board. I am happy she passed, just as she did 2 years ago when she became the first Black woman ever to be confirmed to the NLRB. Confirming highly qualified nominees like Ms. Wilcox to the NLRB is a top priority for Democrats and for all working Americans, because it is one of the most important proworker Agencies in the country. Under the Biden administration, the NLRB has been hard at work overturning Trump-era rulings that harmed workers and unions. They have been at work expanding protections in the workplace and safeguarding the right to organize. All important to maintaining the middle class and growing the middle class; because after all, it was the union movement that really created the broad American middle class in the first place. And when unions were attacked, the middle class declined. During her first term on the NLRB, Ms. Wilcox was a fervent champion of the labor movement, so I am pleased that she will be back on the board again. Now, later this morning we will confirm Adriana Kugler to be on the Federal Reserve Board. I was proud to champion this historic nomination of Ms. Kugler, a Colombian-American economist who will make history as the first--the first--Latina in the Fed Board's 109-year history. And I want to thank Chairman Menendez for championing this outstanding nominee. Ms. Kugler's historic confirmation will be a great moment for the Fed and for America, as we elevate fresh, diverse perspectives to our Nation's central bank and continue our strong economic recovery. We also confirmed two other very impressive nominees to the Federal Reserve this week: Philip Jefferson and Lisa Cook, another historic nominee, as Ms. Cook became the first Black woman confirmed to a full term on the Fed. Both of them again passed with bipartisan support. And, finally, today we will vote to confirm Anna Gomez as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. Ms. Gomez is an exceptional nominee with considerable telecom experience and broad support from groups on both sides of the aisle. And if confirmed, she will be the first Latina on the Commission in over 20 years, another glass ceiling broken. And these are so important to getting a full, diverse view on important governing Agencies like the Fed, like the FCC. Ms. Gomez's confirmation will fill the fifth and final spot on the FCC so they can do the crucial work of expanding access to high-speed internet, administering programs for affordable internet access, and protecting consumers from junk fees and much more. So I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their cooperation on these nominees, and I look forward to continuing this Democratic Senate's historic pace of confirming well-qualified and diverse nominees. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. SCHUMER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4244 | null | 6,745 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, nominations, well, it has been a productive first week back here on the Senate floor for nominations. Yesterday, I am proud to say, we confirmed Gwynne Wilcox to a second term on the NLRB, the National Labor Relations Board. I am happy she passed, just as she did 2 years ago when she became the first Black woman ever to be confirmed to the NLRB. Confirming highly qualified nominees like Ms. Wilcox to the NLRB is a top priority for Democrats and for all working Americans, because it is one of the most important proworker Agencies in the country. Under the Biden administration, the NLRB has been hard at work overturning Trump-era rulings that harmed workers and unions. They have been at work expanding protections in the workplace and safeguarding the right to organize. All important to maintaining the middle class and growing the middle class; because after all, it was the union movement that really created the broad American middle class in the first place. And when unions were attacked, the middle class declined. During her first term on the NLRB, Ms. Wilcox was a fervent champion of the labor movement, so I am pleased that she will be back on the board again. Now, later this morning we will confirm Adriana Kugler to be on the Federal Reserve Board. I was proud to champion this historic nomination of Ms. Kugler, a Colombian-American economist who will make history as the first--the first--Latina in the Fed Board's 109-year history. And I want to thank Chairman Menendez for championing this outstanding nominee. Ms. Kugler's historic confirmation will be a great moment for the Fed and for America, as we elevate fresh, diverse perspectives to our Nation's central bank and continue our strong economic recovery. We also confirmed two other very impressive nominees to the Federal Reserve this week: Philip Jefferson and Lisa Cook, another historic nominee, as Ms. Cook became the first Black woman confirmed to a full term on the Fed. Both of them again passed with bipartisan support. And, finally, today we will vote to confirm Anna Gomez as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. Ms. Gomez is an exceptional nominee with considerable telecom experience and broad support from groups on both sides of the aisle. And if confirmed, she will be the first Latina on the Commission in over 20 years, another glass ceiling broken. And these are so important to getting a full, diverse view on important governing Agencies like the Fed, like the FCC. Ms. Gomez's confirmation will fill the fifth and final spot on the FCC so they can do the crucial work of expanding access to high-speed internet, administering programs for affordable internet access, and protecting consumers from junk fees and much more. So I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their cooperation on these nominees, and I look forward to continuing this Democratic Senate's historic pace of confirming well-qualified and diverse nominees. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. SCHUMER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4244 | null | 6,746 |
formal | middle class | null | racist | Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, nominations, well, it has been a productive first week back here on the Senate floor for nominations. Yesterday, I am proud to say, we confirmed Gwynne Wilcox to a second term on the NLRB, the National Labor Relations Board. I am happy she passed, just as she did 2 years ago when she became the first Black woman ever to be confirmed to the NLRB. Confirming highly qualified nominees like Ms. Wilcox to the NLRB is a top priority for Democrats and for all working Americans, because it is one of the most important proworker Agencies in the country. Under the Biden administration, the NLRB has been hard at work overturning Trump-era rulings that harmed workers and unions. They have been at work expanding protections in the workplace and safeguarding the right to organize. All important to maintaining the middle class and growing the middle class; because after all, it was the union movement that really created the broad American middle class in the first place. And when unions were attacked, the middle class declined. During her first term on the NLRB, Ms. Wilcox was a fervent champion of the labor movement, so I am pleased that she will be back on the board again. Now, later this morning we will confirm Adriana Kugler to be on the Federal Reserve Board. I was proud to champion this historic nomination of Ms. Kugler, a Colombian-American economist who will make history as the first--the first--Latina in the Fed Board's 109-year history. And I want to thank Chairman Menendez for championing this outstanding nominee. Ms. Kugler's historic confirmation will be a great moment for the Fed and for America, as we elevate fresh, diverse perspectives to our Nation's central bank and continue our strong economic recovery. We also confirmed two other very impressive nominees to the Federal Reserve this week: Philip Jefferson and Lisa Cook, another historic nominee, as Ms. Cook became the first Black woman confirmed to a full term on the Fed. Both of them again passed with bipartisan support. And, finally, today we will vote to confirm Anna Gomez as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. Ms. Gomez is an exceptional nominee with considerable telecom experience and broad support from groups on both sides of the aisle. And if confirmed, she will be the first Latina on the Commission in over 20 years, another glass ceiling broken. And these are so important to getting a full, diverse view on important governing Agencies like the Fed, like the FCC. Ms. Gomez's confirmation will fill the fifth and final spot on the FCC so they can do the crucial work of expanding access to high-speed internet, administering programs for affordable internet access, and protecting consumers from junk fees and much more. So I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their cooperation on these nominees, and I look forward to continuing this Democratic Senate's historic pace of confirming well-qualified and diverse nominees. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. SCHUMER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4244 | null | 6,747 |
formal | safeguarding | null | transphobic | Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, nominations, well, it has been a productive first week back here on the Senate floor for nominations. Yesterday, I am proud to say, we confirmed Gwynne Wilcox to a second term on the NLRB, the National Labor Relations Board. I am happy she passed, just as she did 2 years ago when she became the first Black woman ever to be confirmed to the NLRB. Confirming highly qualified nominees like Ms. Wilcox to the NLRB is a top priority for Democrats and for all working Americans, because it is one of the most important proworker Agencies in the country. Under the Biden administration, the NLRB has been hard at work overturning Trump-era rulings that harmed workers and unions. They have been at work expanding protections in the workplace and safeguarding the right to organize. All important to maintaining the middle class and growing the middle class; because after all, it was the union movement that really created the broad American middle class in the first place. And when unions were attacked, the middle class declined. During her first term on the NLRB, Ms. Wilcox was a fervent champion of the labor movement, so I am pleased that she will be back on the board again. Now, later this morning we will confirm Adriana Kugler to be on the Federal Reserve Board. I was proud to champion this historic nomination of Ms. Kugler, a Colombian-American economist who will make history as the first--the first--Latina in the Fed Board's 109-year history. And I want to thank Chairman Menendez for championing this outstanding nominee. Ms. Kugler's historic confirmation will be a great moment for the Fed and for America, as we elevate fresh, diverse perspectives to our Nation's central bank and continue our strong economic recovery. We also confirmed two other very impressive nominees to the Federal Reserve this week: Philip Jefferson and Lisa Cook, another historic nominee, as Ms. Cook became the first Black woman confirmed to a full term on the Fed. Both of them again passed with bipartisan support. And, finally, today we will vote to confirm Anna Gomez as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. Ms. Gomez is an exceptional nominee with considerable telecom experience and broad support from groups on both sides of the aisle. And if confirmed, she will be the first Latina on the Commission in over 20 years, another glass ceiling broken. And these are so important to getting a full, diverse view on important governing Agencies like the Fed, like the FCC. Ms. Gomez's confirmation will fill the fifth and final spot on the FCC so they can do the crucial work of expanding access to high-speed internet, administering programs for affordable internet access, and protecting consumers from junk fees and much more. So I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their cooperation on these nominees, and I look forward to continuing this Democratic Senate's historic pace of confirming well-qualified and diverse nominees. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. SCHUMER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4244 | null | 6,748 |
formal | Chicago | null | racist | Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, last week, the Biden administration rolled out the first targets of the scheme it has been working on for years--prescription drug socialism. Ironically enough, Washington Democrats' plan to fix prices in the market for world-leading medical innovations is baked into legislation they produced after their own runaway spending sent consumer prices through the roof. As we know, the Inflation Reduction Act did nothing to reduce inflation, and by one estimate, the government price controls it created may well cost the American economy 676,000 jobs. Before Democrats rammed the IRA through on party lines, the average net prices for drugs were actually stable or falling, but that didn't stop the Biden administration from storming ahead with a drug-by-drug Federal power grab. So let's be clear about what this means. Companies that don't comply with the administration's scheme will be forced to pay an unprecedented and excessive fine or withdraw their products from Medicare coverage, leaving American seniors with fewer options for lifesaving treatments. Meanwhile, researchers will have less certainty to dedicate years to creating the high-quality, consumer-friendly, affordable medications American industry is known for. Research from the University of Chicago estimates that prescription drug socialism will result in 135 fewer new drugs--135 fewer new drugs, 188 fewer new treatments, and a $663 billion drop in innovative research and development. It will impact 60 percent of cancer medications on the market today and inevitably freeze innovations on future treatments. To make matters worse, limits on price increases will force manufacturers to launch new drugs at much higher prices to cover future rising costs and leave many low-income and elderly Americans simply out of luck. Price fixing is not some bright new idea cooked up on a liberal college campus. It is the sort of decrepit socialism that has been tried with disastrous results in places like China, Cuba, Venezuela, and the former Soviet Union. We cannot afford for America's world-leading medical innovators to be next on the leftwing chopping block, and the millions of Americans living with rare and aggressive diseases can afford it least of all. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. McCONNELL | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4245-2 | null | 6,749 |
formal | Federal Reserve | null | antisemitic | The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Adriana Debora Kugler, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2012. | 2020-01-06 | The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4245-5 | null | 6,750 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Adriana Debora Kugler, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2012. | 2020-01-06 | The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4245-5 | null | 6,751 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The bill clerk read the nomination of Anna M. Gomez, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2021. | 2020-01-06 | The PRESIDING OFFICER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4254-3 | null | 6,752 |
formal | tax cut | null | racist | The Economy Mr. President, I want to take a moment today to talk about what is going right. We have a lot of challenges to work on. At the same time, I am really excited about the fact that we are seeing evidence of the right policies, the right funding, that are actually creating jobs in my home State of Michigan and across the country. All across our country, manufacturing facilities are opening. We are seeing a lot of those in Michigan. I have always said we don't have an economy unless somebody makes something and somebody grows something. That is what we do in Michigan. That is what we have traditionally done in America; but we have lost, over decades, so many of those jobs going overseas for a number of reasons. Now we are bringing them back, and that is exciting to see. Last month, 187,000 jobs were created just in August, 13.5 million jobs since President Biden has taken office. This is good news. Over 800,000 of those are in manufacturing. In fact, we are witnessing a rebirth of American manufacturing, and this is part of how we are going to also tackle the climate crisis, with the clean energy efforts and the new opportunities for us in good-paying jobs that also address clean energy. Unemployment has been under 4 percent for 19 months in a row. I am not sure when else I could have stood on the floor to say, 19 months in a row, unemployment under 4 percent, the longest stretch in over 50 years. We are seeing the lowest unemployment rate for American women in 70 years; and as a caveat, I would say that if we addressed childcare costs, unemployment would be even lower for women who want and need to work in the workplace. And the highest share of Americans aged 25 to 54 are now in the workforce. It is the highest share since May of 2002--quite a while ago. So wages are up, and costs for the things people need continue to go down. We have got more work to do. I am not saying we are done by any stretch of the imagination, but things are moving in the right direction. And, certainly, in lowering costs, I am so proud of what we have done regarding prescription drugs: a $35 cap on insulin for seniors and others on Medicare, $35 a month--not $600, not $800, not $1,000, like many people have experienced, but $35. And we are seeing a cap on overall out-of-pocket costs for seniors. In another year, next January, it goes down to a $3,200 cap altogether; and then, after that, $2,000 for everything--not the $14,000 that is the average right now in America but a $2,000 cap for a year of prescriptions--huge difference; huge, huge difference. And I have to say, I am proud of the fact that we have taken on one of the most powerful special interests in our country, Big Pharma--pharmaceutical companies--and made sure that we are lowering prices for people in our country. There is more to do. It is disappointing for me to say that not one of our Republican colleagues joined us in that effort. Not one. But we are continuing to push forward and lower costs. I would also say none of this is by accident. It is a very different way of viewing the economy and what is good for Americans. Democrats are growing our economy from the middle out, the bottom up, not the top down. It is the opposite of trickle-down economics that, for decades, we have been hearing that if we only give it to the top--wait, wait, wait, wait--it will trickle down. People in Michigan are still waiting for that to trickle down. We are doing something different. We are aiming at the middle class of our country, making smart investments in America, bringing jobs home from overseas. We are empowering workers with higher wages and better training, more support for unions that can do collective bargaining, that can make workplaces safer, and raise wages as well. And it is so interesting to see that job satisfaction surveys are saying they are at the highest ever recorded. Right now, we are enjoying one of the strongest job-creating periods in the history of our country--not by accident. It is a different view. For our friends on the other side of the aisle, basically, if the economy isup, we need a tax cut; if the economy is down, we need a tax cut. Whichever problem there is, a tax cut for the wealthy will solve it. It has not worked, and what we are saying is: No, why don't we actually directly address the costs that families are feeling, take on the special interests and bring those costs down and invest in the opportunity to rebuild America, create a manufacturing renaissance, bring jobs home. That is what is happening right now. It is a lot of hard work, and certainly we are not done, but I am excited that we are moving in the direction that we are with 13.5 million new jobs coming out of a worldwide pandemic, 13.5 million new jobs since President Biden took office. That is why it is so incredibly important that we work together, Democrats and Republicans, to keep our government running, to keep our government open. As a reminder, government funding runs out on September 30. That is not very far away. I am so proud of the bipartisan work in the Senate, the effort to put all 12 appropriations bills out of committee, most of them unanimous, very few with a single ``no'' vote. I have to give a particular shout-out to Senator Murray and Senator Collins. You know, again, not by accident, I would say this is the first time we had two women leading that effort--just saying--and it is on time and on budget. So I am very proud of their leadership and their work. But what is so worrisome is what the House Republicans are doing. Well, actually, they are not doing anything this week because they are still in recess. But when they get back, keeping the government open is not on their to-do list, and that is really terrible news for American families. In fairness, I am not sure Speaker McCarthy wants the government to shut down. In fact, he and President Biden shook hands and made a commitment to move our country forward with agreed-upon spending levels, which we in the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, are abiding by. But while Speaker McCarthy is Speaker, it is the fringe of his caucus that seems to be doing all of the talking. They are making all sorts of ridiculous and radical demands that will go nowhere in the Senate and certainly are not things the American people want to have happen. Meanwhile, we know what will happen if these extremists win and the government shuts down. It will take us in the exact opposite direction of the good news I have been talking about today. Seniors will worry about receiving the services they depend on. Members of our military, who put their lives on the line to defend our country, will go without pay. Millions of hard-working public employees will worry about paying their bills and providing for their families. Small businesses may struggle to get loans or help with redtape and other issues. Food safety and rail safety inspections will happen less frequently, making us all less safe. Air travel may go from a hassle to a nightmare. Michigan families who are getting away for one last weekend while the weather is still nice will find that the national park they plan to attend is closed down. Beyond the individual pain--and I could go on and on and on about what this means for individuals, for Americans--but beyond the pain that would cause, the cost of the government shutting down is enormous. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the last time the government shut down, it cost our economy $11 billion. Now, I have to tell you, I am in the middle, as the chair of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, of negotiating the farm bill, and I think my ranking member, Senator Rosen, would join me in saying that $11 billion we could lose in the economy we sure could use to invest in our farmers in rural America to be able to get this done. A Republican government shutdown will completely undermine our government's and our country's progress. We are moving. We are out of the pandemic. We are moving forward. We are creating jobs. We are creating new opportunities. We are moving in the right direction. And this will completely undermine it. You have to wonder if that is exactly what those folks are aiming to do, actually. It is time to come together on a bipartisan basis like we are doing in the Senate. Keep our government open, and build on the progress we have already made. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4258 | null | 6,753 |
formal | extremists | null | Islamophobic | The Economy Mr. President, I want to take a moment today to talk about what is going right. We have a lot of challenges to work on. At the same time, I am really excited about the fact that we are seeing evidence of the right policies, the right funding, that are actually creating jobs in my home State of Michigan and across the country. All across our country, manufacturing facilities are opening. We are seeing a lot of those in Michigan. I have always said we don't have an economy unless somebody makes something and somebody grows something. That is what we do in Michigan. That is what we have traditionally done in America; but we have lost, over decades, so many of those jobs going overseas for a number of reasons. Now we are bringing them back, and that is exciting to see. Last month, 187,000 jobs were created just in August, 13.5 million jobs since President Biden has taken office. This is good news. Over 800,000 of those are in manufacturing. In fact, we are witnessing a rebirth of American manufacturing, and this is part of how we are going to also tackle the climate crisis, with the clean energy efforts and the new opportunities for us in good-paying jobs that also address clean energy. Unemployment has been under 4 percent for 19 months in a row. I am not sure when else I could have stood on the floor to say, 19 months in a row, unemployment under 4 percent, the longest stretch in over 50 years. We are seeing the lowest unemployment rate for American women in 70 years; and as a caveat, I would say that if we addressed childcare costs, unemployment would be even lower for women who want and need to work in the workplace. And the highest share of Americans aged 25 to 54 are now in the workforce. It is the highest share since May of 2002--quite a while ago. So wages are up, and costs for the things people need continue to go down. We have got more work to do. I am not saying we are done by any stretch of the imagination, but things are moving in the right direction. And, certainly, in lowering costs, I am so proud of what we have done regarding prescription drugs: a $35 cap on insulin for seniors and others on Medicare, $35 a month--not $600, not $800, not $1,000, like many people have experienced, but $35. And we are seeing a cap on overall out-of-pocket costs for seniors. In another year, next January, it goes down to a $3,200 cap altogether; and then, after that, $2,000 for everything--not the $14,000 that is the average right now in America but a $2,000 cap for a year of prescriptions--huge difference; huge, huge difference. And I have to say, I am proud of the fact that we have taken on one of the most powerful special interests in our country, Big Pharma--pharmaceutical companies--and made sure that we are lowering prices for people in our country. There is more to do. It is disappointing for me to say that not one of our Republican colleagues joined us in that effort. Not one. But we are continuing to push forward and lower costs. I would also say none of this is by accident. It is a very different way of viewing the economy and what is good for Americans. Democrats are growing our economy from the middle out, the bottom up, not the top down. It is the opposite of trickle-down economics that, for decades, we have been hearing that if we only give it to the top--wait, wait, wait, wait--it will trickle down. People in Michigan are still waiting for that to trickle down. We are doing something different. We are aiming at the middle class of our country, making smart investments in America, bringing jobs home from overseas. We are empowering workers with higher wages and better training, more support for unions that can do collective bargaining, that can make workplaces safer, and raise wages as well. And it is so interesting to see that job satisfaction surveys are saying they are at the highest ever recorded. Right now, we are enjoying one of the strongest job-creating periods in the history of our country--not by accident. It is a different view. For our friends on the other side of the aisle, basically, if the economy isup, we need a tax cut; if the economy is down, we need a tax cut. Whichever problem there is, a tax cut for the wealthy will solve it. It has not worked, and what we are saying is: No, why don't we actually directly address the costs that families are feeling, take on the special interests and bring those costs down and invest in the opportunity to rebuild America, create a manufacturing renaissance, bring jobs home. That is what is happening right now. It is a lot of hard work, and certainly we are not done, but I am excited that we are moving in the direction that we are with 13.5 million new jobs coming out of a worldwide pandemic, 13.5 million new jobs since President Biden took office. That is why it is so incredibly important that we work together, Democrats and Republicans, to keep our government running, to keep our government open. As a reminder, government funding runs out on September 30. That is not very far away. I am so proud of the bipartisan work in the Senate, the effort to put all 12 appropriations bills out of committee, most of them unanimous, very few with a single ``no'' vote. I have to give a particular shout-out to Senator Murray and Senator Collins. You know, again, not by accident, I would say this is the first time we had two women leading that effort--just saying--and it is on time and on budget. So I am very proud of their leadership and their work. But what is so worrisome is what the House Republicans are doing. Well, actually, they are not doing anything this week because they are still in recess. But when they get back, keeping the government open is not on their to-do list, and that is really terrible news for American families. In fairness, I am not sure Speaker McCarthy wants the government to shut down. In fact, he and President Biden shook hands and made a commitment to move our country forward with agreed-upon spending levels, which we in the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, are abiding by. But while Speaker McCarthy is Speaker, it is the fringe of his caucus that seems to be doing all of the talking. They are making all sorts of ridiculous and radical demands that will go nowhere in the Senate and certainly are not things the American people want to have happen. Meanwhile, we know what will happen if these extremists win and the government shuts down. It will take us in the exact opposite direction of the good news I have been talking about today. Seniors will worry about receiving the services they depend on. Members of our military, who put their lives on the line to defend our country, will go without pay. Millions of hard-working public employees will worry about paying their bills and providing for their families. Small businesses may struggle to get loans or help with redtape and other issues. Food safety and rail safety inspections will happen less frequently, making us all less safe. Air travel may go from a hassle to a nightmare. Michigan families who are getting away for one last weekend while the weather is still nice will find that the national park they plan to attend is closed down. Beyond the individual pain--and I could go on and on and on about what this means for individuals, for Americans--but beyond the pain that would cause, the cost of the government shutting down is enormous. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the last time the government shut down, it cost our economy $11 billion. Now, I have to tell you, I am in the middle, as the chair of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, of negotiating the farm bill, and I think my ranking member, Senator Rosen, would join me in saying that $11 billion we could lose in the economy we sure could use to invest in our farmers in rural America to be able to get this done. A Republican government shutdown will completely undermine our government's and our country's progress. We are moving. We are out of the pandemic. We are moving forward. We are creating jobs. We are creating new opportunities. We are moving in the right direction. And this will completely undermine it. You have to wonder if that is exactly what those folks are aiming to do, actually. It is time to come together on a bipartisan basis like we are doing in the Senate. Keep our government open, and build on the progress we have already made. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4258 | null | 6,754 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | The Economy Mr. President, I want to take a moment today to talk about what is going right. We have a lot of challenges to work on. At the same time, I am really excited about the fact that we are seeing evidence of the right policies, the right funding, that are actually creating jobs in my home State of Michigan and across the country. All across our country, manufacturing facilities are opening. We are seeing a lot of those in Michigan. I have always said we don't have an economy unless somebody makes something and somebody grows something. That is what we do in Michigan. That is what we have traditionally done in America; but we have lost, over decades, so many of those jobs going overseas for a number of reasons. Now we are bringing them back, and that is exciting to see. Last month, 187,000 jobs were created just in August, 13.5 million jobs since President Biden has taken office. This is good news. Over 800,000 of those are in manufacturing. In fact, we are witnessing a rebirth of American manufacturing, and this is part of how we are going to also tackle the climate crisis, with the clean energy efforts and the new opportunities for us in good-paying jobs that also address clean energy. Unemployment has been under 4 percent for 19 months in a row. I am not sure when else I could have stood on the floor to say, 19 months in a row, unemployment under 4 percent, the longest stretch in over 50 years. We are seeing the lowest unemployment rate for American women in 70 years; and as a caveat, I would say that if we addressed childcare costs, unemployment would be even lower for women who want and need to work in the workplace. And the highest share of Americans aged 25 to 54 are now in the workforce. It is the highest share since May of 2002--quite a while ago. So wages are up, and costs for the things people need continue to go down. We have got more work to do. I am not saying we are done by any stretch of the imagination, but things are moving in the right direction. And, certainly, in lowering costs, I am so proud of what we have done regarding prescription drugs: a $35 cap on insulin for seniors and others on Medicare, $35 a month--not $600, not $800, not $1,000, like many people have experienced, but $35. And we are seeing a cap on overall out-of-pocket costs for seniors. In another year, next January, it goes down to a $3,200 cap altogether; and then, after that, $2,000 for everything--not the $14,000 that is the average right now in America but a $2,000 cap for a year of prescriptions--huge difference; huge, huge difference. And I have to say, I am proud of the fact that we have taken on one of the most powerful special interests in our country, Big Pharma--pharmaceutical companies--and made sure that we are lowering prices for people in our country. There is more to do. It is disappointing for me to say that not one of our Republican colleagues joined us in that effort. Not one. But we are continuing to push forward and lower costs. I would also say none of this is by accident. It is a very different way of viewing the economy and what is good for Americans. Democrats are growing our economy from the middle out, the bottom up, not the top down. It is the opposite of trickle-down economics that, for decades, we have been hearing that if we only give it to the top--wait, wait, wait, wait--it will trickle down. People in Michigan are still waiting for that to trickle down. We are doing something different. We are aiming at the middle class of our country, making smart investments in America, bringing jobs home from overseas. We are empowering workers with higher wages and better training, more support for unions that can do collective bargaining, that can make workplaces safer, and raise wages as well. And it is so interesting to see that job satisfaction surveys are saying they are at the highest ever recorded. Right now, we are enjoying one of the strongest job-creating periods in the history of our country--not by accident. It is a different view. For our friends on the other side of the aisle, basically, if the economy isup, we need a tax cut; if the economy is down, we need a tax cut. Whichever problem there is, a tax cut for the wealthy will solve it. It has not worked, and what we are saying is: No, why don't we actually directly address the costs that families are feeling, take on the special interests and bring those costs down and invest in the opportunity to rebuild America, create a manufacturing renaissance, bring jobs home. That is what is happening right now. It is a lot of hard work, and certainly we are not done, but I am excited that we are moving in the direction that we are with 13.5 million new jobs coming out of a worldwide pandemic, 13.5 million new jobs since President Biden took office. That is why it is so incredibly important that we work together, Democrats and Republicans, to keep our government running, to keep our government open. As a reminder, government funding runs out on September 30. That is not very far away. I am so proud of the bipartisan work in the Senate, the effort to put all 12 appropriations bills out of committee, most of them unanimous, very few with a single ``no'' vote. I have to give a particular shout-out to Senator Murray and Senator Collins. You know, again, not by accident, I would say this is the first time we had two women leading that effort--just saying--and it is on time and on budget. So I am very proud of their leadership and their work. But what is so worrisome is what the House Republicans are doing. Well, actually, they are not doing anything this week because they are still in recess. But when they get back, keeping the government open is not on their to-do list, and that is really terrible news for American families. In fairness, I am not sure Speaker McCarthy wants the government to shut down. In fact, he and President Biden shook hands and made a commitment to move our country forward with agreed-upon spending levels, which we in the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, are abiding by. But while Speaker McCarthy is Speaker, it is the fringe of his caucus that seems to be doing all of the talking. They are making all sorts of ridiculous and radical demands that will go nowhere in the Senate and certainly are not things the American people want to have happen. Meanwhile, we know what will happen if these extremists win and the government shuts down. It will take us in the exact opposite direction of the good news I have been talking about today. Seniors will worry about receiving the services they depend on. Members of our military, who put their lives on the line to defend our country, will go without pay. Millions of hard-working public employees will worry about paying their bills and providing for their families. Small businesses may struggle to get loans or help with redtape and other issues. Food safety and rail safety inspections will happen less frequently, making us all less safe. Air travel may go from a hassle to a nightmare. Michigan families who are getting away for one last weekend while the weather is still nice will find that the national park they plan to attend is closed down. Beyond the individual pain--and I could go on and on and on about what this means for individuals, for Americans--but beyond the pain that would cause, the cost of the government shutting down is enormous. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the last time the government shut down, it cost our economy $11 billion. Now, I have to tell you, I am in the middle, as the chair of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, of negotiating the farm bill, and I think my ranking member, Senator Rosen, would join me in saying that $11 billion we could lose in the economy we sure could use to invest in our farmers in rural America to be able to get this done. A Republican government shutdown will completely undermine our government's and our country's progress. We are moving. We are out of the pandemic. We are moving forward. We are creating jobs. We are creating new opportunities. We are moving in the right direction. And this will completely undermine it. You have to wonder if that is exactly what those folks are aiming to do, actually. It is time to come together on a bipartisan basis like we are doing in the Senate. Keep our government open, and build on the progress we have already made. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4258 | null | 6,755 |
formal | middle class | null | racist | The Economy Mr. President, I want to take a moment today to talk about what is going right. We have a lot of challenges to work on. At the same time, I am really excited about the fact that we are seeing evidence of the right policies, the right funding, that are actually creating jobs in my home State of Michigan and across the country. All across our country, manufacturing facilities are opening. We are seeing a lot of those in Michigan. I have always said we don't have an economy unless somebody makes something and somebody grows something. That is what we do in Michigan. That is what we have traditionally done in America; but we have lost, over decades, so many of those jobs going overseas for a number of reasons. Now we are bringing them back, and that is exciting to see. Last month, 187,000 jobs were created just in August, 13.5 million jobs since President Biden has taken office. This is good news. Over 800,000 of those are in manufacturing. In fact, we are witnessing a rebirth of American manufacturing, and this is part of how we are going to also tackle the climate crisis, with the clean energy efforts and the new opportunities for us in good-paying jobs that also address clean energy. Unemployment has been under 4 percent for 19 months in a row. I am not sure when else I could have stood on the floor to say, 19 months in a row, unemployment under 4 percent, the longest stretch in over 50 years. We are seeing the lowest unemployment rate for American women in 70 years; and as a caveat, I would say that if we addressed childcare costs, unemployment would be even lower for women who want and need to work in the workplace. And the highest share of Americans aged 25 to 54 are now in the workforce. It is the highest share since May of 2002--quite a while ago. So wages are up, and costs for the things people need continue to go down. We have got more work to do. I am not saying we are done by any stretch of the imagination, but things are moving in the right direction. And, certainly, in lowering costs, I am so proud of what we have done regarding prescription drugs: a $35 cap on insulin for seniors and others on Medicare, $35 a month--not $600, not $800, not $1,000, like many people have experienced, but $35. And we are seeing a cap on overall out-of-pocket costs for seniors. In another year, next January, it goes down to a $3,200 cap altogether; and then, after that, $2,000 for everything--not the $14,000 that is the average right now in America but a $2,000 cap for a year of prescriptions--huge difference; huge, huge difference. And I have to say, I am proud of the fact that we have taken on one of the most powerful special interests in our country, Big Pharma--pharmaceutical companies--and made sure that we are lowering prices for people in our country. There is more to do. It is disappointing for me to say that not one of our Republican colleagues joined us in that effort. Not one. But we are continuing to push forward and lower costs. I would also say none of this is by accident. It is a very different way of viewing the economy and what is good for Americans. Democrats are growing our economy from the middle out, the bottom up, not the top down. It is the opposite of trickle-down economics that, for decades, we have been hearing that if we only give it to the top--wait, wait, wait, wait--it will trickle down. People in Michigan are still waiting for that to trickle down. We are doing something different. We are aiming at the middle class of our country, making smart investments in America, bringing jobs home from overseas. We are empowering workers with higher wages and better training, more support for unions that can do collective bargaining, that can make workplaces safer, and raise wages as well. And it is so interesting to see that job satisfaction surveys are saying they are at the highest ever recorded. Right now, we are enjoying one of the strongest job-creating periods in the history of our country--not by accident. It is a different view. For our friends on the other side of the aisle, basically, if the economy isup, we need a tax cut; if the economy is down, we need a tax cut. Whichever problem there is, a tax cut for the wealthy will solve it. It has not worked, and what we are saying is: No, why don't we actually directly address the costs that families are feeling, take on the special interests and bring those costs down and invest in the opportunity to rebuild America, create a manufacturing renaissance, bring jobs home. That is what is happening right now. It is a lot of hard work, and certainly we are not done, but I am excited that we are moving in the direction that we are with 13.5 million new jobs coming out of a worldwide pandemic, 13.5 million new jobs since President Biden took office. That is why it is so incredibly important that we work together, Democrats and Republicans, to keep our government running, to keep our government open. As a reminder, government funding runs out on September 30. That is not very far away. I am so proud of the bipartisan work in the Senate, the effort to put all 12 appropriations bills out of committee, most of them unanimous, very few with a single ``no'' vote. I have to give a particular shout-out to Senator Murray and Senator Collins. You know, again, not by accident, I would say this is the first time we had two women leading that effort--just saying--and it is on time and on budget. So I am very proud of their leadership and their work. But what is so worrisome is what the House Republicans are doing. Well, actually, they are not doing anything this week because they are still in recess. But when they get back, keeping the government open is not on their to-do list, and that is really terrible news for American families. In fairness, I am not sure Speaker McCarthy wants the government to shut down. In fact, he and President Biden shook hands and made a commitment to move our country forward with agreed-upon spending levels, which we in the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, are abiding by. But while Speaker McCarthy is Speaker, it is the fringe of his caucus that seems to be doing all of the talking. They are making all sorts of ridiculous and radical demands that will go nowhere in the Senate and certainly are not things the American people want to have happen. Meanwhile, we know what will happen if these extremists win and the government shuts down. It will take us in the exact opposite direction of the good news I have been talking about today. Seniors will worry about receiving the services they depend on. Members of our military, who put their lives on the line to defend our country, will go without pay. Millions of hard-working public employees will worry about paying their bills and providing for their families. Small businesses may struggle to get loans or help with redtape and other issues. Food safety and rail safety inspections will happen less frequently, making us all less safe. Air travel may go from a hassle to a nightmare. Michigan families who are getting away for one last weekend while the weather is still nice will find that the national park they plan to attend is closed down. Beyond the individual pain--and I could go on and on and on about what this means for individuals, for Americans--but beyond the pain that would cause, the cost of the government shutting down is enormous. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the last time the government shut down, it cost our economy $11 billion. Now, I have to tell you, I am in the middle, as the chair of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, of negotiating the farm bill, and I think my ranking member, Senator Rosen, would join me in saying that $11 billion we could lose in the economy we sure could use to invest in our farmers in rural America to be able to get this done. A Republican government shutdown will completely undermine our government's and our country's progress. We are moving. We are out of the pandemic. We are moving forward. We are creating jobs. We are creating new opportunities. We are moving in the right direction. And this will completely undermine it. You have to wonder if that is exactly what those folks are aiming to do, actually. It is time to come together on a bipartisan basis like we are doing in the Senate. Keep our government open, and build on the progress we have already made. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4258 | null | 6,756 |
formal | special interest | null | antisemitic | The Economy Mr. President, I want to take a moment today to talk about what is going right. We have a lot of challenges to work on. At the same time, I am really excited about the fact that we are seeing evidence of the right policies, the right funding, that are actually creating jobs in my home State of Michigan and across the country. All across our country, manufacturing facilities are opening. We are seeing a lot of those in Michigan. I have always said we don't have an economy unless somebody makes something and somebody grows something. That is what we do in Michigan. That is what we have traditionally done in America; but we have lost, over decades, so many of those jobs going overseas for a number of reasons. Now we are bringing them back, and that is exciting to see. Last month, 187,000 jobs were created just in August, 13.5 million jobs since President Biden has taken office. This is good news. Over 800,000 of those are in manufacturing. In fact, we are witnessing a rebirth of American manufacturing, and this is part of how we are going to also tackle the climate crisis, with the clean energy efforts and the new opportunities for us in good-paying jobs that also address clean energy. Unemployment has been under 4 percent for 19 months in a row. I am not sure when else I could have stood on the floor to say, 19 months in a row, unemployment under 4 percent, the longest stretch in over 50 years. We are seeing the lowest unemployment rate for American women in 70 years; and as a caveat, I would say that if we addressed childcare costs, unemployment would be even lower for women who want and need to work in the workplace. And the highest share of Americans aged 25 to 54 are now in the workforce. It is the highest share since May of 2002--quite a while ago. So wages are up, and costs for the things people need continue to go down. We have got more work to do. I am not saying we are done by any stretch of the imagination, but things are moving in the right direction. And, certainly, in lowering costs, I am so proud of what we have done regarding prescription drugs: a $35 cap on insulin for seniors and others on Medicare, $35 a month--not $600, not $800, not $1,000, like many people have experienced, but $35. And we are seeing a cap on overall out-of-pocket costs for seniors. In another year, next January, it goes down to a $3,200 cap altogether; and then, after that, $2,000 for everything--not the $14,000 that is the average right now in America but a $2,000 cap for a year of prescriptions--huge difference; huge, huge difference. And I have to say, I am proud of the fact that we have taken on one of the most powerful special interests in our country, Big Pharma--pharmaceutical companies--and made sure that we are lowering prices for people in our country. There is more to do. It is disappointing for me to say that not one of our Republican colleagues joined us in that effort. Not one. But we are continuing to push forward and lower costs. I would also say none of this is by accident. It is a very different way of viewing the economy and what is good for Americans. Democrats are growing our economy from the middle out, the bottom up, not the top down. It is the opposite of trickle-down economics that, for decades, we have been hearing that if we only give it to the top--wait, wait, wait, wait--it will trickle down. People in Michigan are still waiting for that to trickle down. We are doing something different. We are aiming at the middle class of our country, making smart investments in America, bringing jobs home from overseas. We are empowering workers with higher wages and better training, more support for unions that can do collective bargaining, that can make workplaces safer, and raise wages as well. And it is so interesting to see that job satisfaction surveys are saying they are at the highest ever recorded. Right now, we are enjoying one of the strongest job-creating periods in the history of our country--not by accident. It is a different view. For our friends on the other side of the aisle, basically, if the economy isup, we need a tax cut; if the economy is down, we need a tax cut. Whichever problem there is, a tax cut for the wealthy will solve it. It has not worked, and what we are saying is: No, why don't we actually directly address the costs that families are feeling, take on the special interests and bring those costs down and invest in the opportunity to rebuild America, create a manufacturing renaissance, bring jobs home. That is what is happening right now. It is a lot of hard work, and certainly we are not done, but I am excited that we are moving in the direction that we are with 13.5 million new jobs coming out of a worldwide pandemic, 13.5 million new jobs since President Biden took office. That is why it is so incredibly important that we work together, Democrats and Republicans, to keep our government running, to keep our government open. As a reminder, government funding runs out on September 30. That is not very far away. I am so proud of the bipartisan work in the Senate, the effort to put all 12 appropriations bills out of committee, most of them unanimous, very few with a single ``no'' vote. I have to give a particular shout-out to Senator Murray and Senator Collins. You know, again, not by accident, I would say this is the first time we had two women leading that effort--just saying--and it is on time and on budget. So I am very proud of their leadership and their work. But what is so worrisome is what the House Republicans are doing. Well, actually, they are not doing anything this week because they are still in recess. But when they get back, keeping the government open is not on their to-do list, and that is really terrible news for American families. In fairness, I am not sure Speaker McCarthy wants the government to shut down. In fact, he and President Biden shook hands and made a commitment to move our country forward with agreed-upon spending levels, which we in the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, are abiding by. But while Speaker McCarthy is Speaker, it is the fringe of his caucus that seems to be doing all of the talking. They are making all sorts of ridiculous and radical demands that will go nowhere in the Senate and certainly are not things the American people want to have happen. Meanwhile, we know what will happen if these extremists win and the government shuts down. It will take us in the exact opposite direction of the good news I have been talking about today. Seniors will worry about receiving the services they depend on. Members of our military, who put their lives on the line to defend our country, will go without pay. Millions of hard-working public employees will worry about paying their bills and providing for their families. Small businesses may struggle to get loans or help with redtape and other issues. Food safety and rail safety inspections will happen less frequently, making us all less safe. Air travel may go from a hassle to a nightmare. Michigan families who are getting away for one last weekend while the weather is still nice will find that the national park they plan to attend is closed down. Beyond the individual pain--and I could go on and on and on about what this means for individuals, for Americans--but beyond the pain that would cause, the cost of the government shutting down is enormous. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the last time the government shut down, it cost our economy $11 billion. Now, I have to tell you, I am in the middle, as the chair of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, of negotiating the farm bill, and I think my ranking member, Senator Rosen, would join me in saying that $11 billion we could lose in the economy we sure could use to invest in our farmers in rural America to be able to get this done. A Republican government shutdown will completely undermine our government's and our country's progress. We are moving. We are out of the pandemic. We are moving forward. We are creating jobs. We are creating new opportunities. We are moving in the right direction. And this will completely undermine it. You have to wonder if that is exactly what those folks are aiming to do, actually. It is time to come together on a bipartisan basis like we are doing in the Senate. Keep our government open, and build on the progress we have already made. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4258 | null | 6,757 |
formal | special interests | null | antisemitic | The Economy Mr. President, I want to take a moment today to talk about what is going right. We have a lot of challenges to work on. At the same time, I am really excited about the fact that we are seeing evidence of the right policies, the right funding, that are actually creating jobs in my home State of Michigan and across the country. All across our country, manufacturing facilities are opening. We are seeing a lot of those in Michigan. I have always said we don't have an economy unless somebody makes something and somebody grows something. That is what we do in Michigan. That is what we have traditionally done in America; but we have lost, over decades, so many of those jobs going overseas for a number of reasons. Now we are bringing them back, and that is exciting to see. Last month, 187,000 jobs were created just in August, 13.5 million jobs since President Biden has taken office. This is good news. Over 800,000 of those are in manufacturing. In fact, we are witnessing a rebirth of American manufacturing, and this is part of how we are going to also tackle the climate crisis, with the clean energy efforts and the new opportunities for us in good-paying jobs that also address clean energy. Unemployment has been under 4 percent for 19 months in a row. I am not sure when else I could have stood on the floor to say, 19 months in a row, unemployment under 4 percent, the longest stretch in over 50 years. We are seeing the lowest unemployment rate for American women in 70 years; and as a caveat, I would say that if we addressed childcare costs, unemployment would be even lower for women who want and need to work in the workplace. And the highest share of Americans aged 25 to 54 are now in the workforce. It is the highest share since May of 2002--quite a while ago. So wages are up, and costs for the things people need continue to go down. We have got more work to do. I am not saying we are done by any stretch of the imagination, but things are moving in the right direction. And, certainly, in lowering costs, I am so proud of what we have done regarding prescription drugs: a $35 cap on insulin for seniors and others on Medicare, $35 a month--not $600, not $800, not $1,000, like many people have experienced, but $35. And we are seeing a cap on overall out-of-pocket costs for seniors. In another year, next January, it goes down to a $3,200 cap altogether; and then, after that, $2,000 for everything--not the $14,000 that is the average right now in America but a $2,000 cap for a year of prescriptions--huge difference; huge, huge difference. And I have to say, I am proud of the fact that we have taken on one of the most powerful special interests in our country, Big Pharma--pharmaceutical companies--and made sure that we are lowering prices for people in our country. There is more to do. It is disappointing for me to say that not one of our Republican colleagues joined us in that effort. Not one. But we are continuing to push forward and lower costs. I would also say none of this is by accident. It is a very different way of viewing the economy and what is good for Americans. Democrats are growing our economy from the middle out, the bottom up, not the top down. It is the opposite of trickle-down economics that, for decades, we have been hearing that if we only give it to the top--wait, wait, wait, wait--it will trickle down. People in Michigan are still waiting for that to trickle down. We are doing something different. We are aiming at the middle class of our country, making smart investments in America, bringing jobs home from overseas. We are empowering workers with higher wages and better training, more support for unions that can do collective bargaining, that can make workplaces safer, and raise wages as well. And it is so interesting to see that job satisfaction surveys are saying they are at the highest ever recorded. Right now, we are enjoying one of the strongest job-creating periods in the history of our country--not by accident. It is a different view. For our friends on the other side of the aisle, basically, if the economy isup, we need a tax cut; if the economy is down, we need a tax cut. Whichever problem there is, a tax cut for the wealthy will solve it. It has not worked, and what we are saying is: No, why don't we actually directly address the costs that families are feeling, take on the special interests and bring those costs down and invest in the opportunity to rebuild America, create a manufacturing renaissance, bring jobs home. That is what is happening right now. It is a lot of hard work, and certainly we are not done, but I am excited that we are moving in the direction that we are with 13.5 million new jobs coming out of a worldwide pandemic, 13.5 million new jobs since President Biden took office. That is why it is so incredibly important that we work together, Democrats and Republicans, to keep our government running, to keep our government open. As a reminder, government funding runs out on September 30. That is not very far away. I am so proud of the bipartisan work in the Senate, the effort to put all 12 appropriations bills out of committee, most of them unanimous, very few with a single ``no'' vote. I have to give a particular shout-out to Senator Murray and Senator Collins. You know, again, not by accident, I would say this is the first time we had two women leading that effort--just saying--and it is on time and on budget. So I am very proud of their leadership and their work. But what is so worrisome is what the House Republicans are doing. Well, actually, they are not doing anything this week because they are still in recess. But when they get back, keeping the government open is not on their to-do list, and that is really terrible news for American families. In fairness, I am not sure Speaker McCarthy wants the government to shut down. In fact, he and President Biden shook hands and made a commitment to move our country forward with agreed-upon spending levels, which we in the Senate, on a bipartisan basis, are abiding by. But while Speaker McCarthy is Speaker, it is the fringe of his caucus that seems to be doing all of the talking. They are making all sorts of ridiculous and radical demands that will go nowhere in the Senate and certainly are not things the American people want to have happen. Meanwhile, we know what will happen if these extremists win and the government shuts down. It will take us in the exact opposite direction of the good news I have been talking about today. Seniors will worry about receiving the services they depend on. Members of our military, who put their lives on the line to defend our country, will go without pay. Millions of hard-working public employees will worry about paying their bills and providing for their families. Small businesses may struggle to get loans or help with redtape and other issues. Food safety and rail safety inspections will happen less frequently, making us all less safe. Air travel may go from a hassle to a nightmare. Michigan families who are getting away for one last weekend while the weather is still nice will find that the national park they plan to attend is closed down. Beyond the individual pain--and I could go on and on and on about what this means for individuals, for Americans--but beyond the pain that would cause, the cost of the government shutting down is enormous. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the last time the government shut down, it cost our economy $11 billion. Now, I have to tell you, I am in the middle, as the chair of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, of negotiating the farm bill, and I think my ranking member, Senator Rosen, would join me in saying that $11 billion we could lose in the economy we sure could use to invest in our farmers in rural America to be able to get this done. A Republican government shutdown will completely undermine our government's and our country's progress. We are moving. We are out of the pandemic. We are moving forward. We are creating jobs. We are creating new opportunities. We are moving in the right direction. And this will completely undermine it. You have to wonder if that is exactly what those folks are aiming to do, actually. It is time to come together on a bipartisan basis like we are doing in the Senate. Keep our government open, and build on the progress we have already made. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4258 | null | 6,758 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated: EC-1822. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``IFR Altitude; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amdt. No. 572'' ((RIN2120-AA63) (Docket No. 31489)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1823. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Updating Manual Requirements to Accommodate Technology'' ((RIN2120-AL36) (Docket No. FAA-2022-0912)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1824. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Installation and Operations of Flightdeck Installed Physical Secondary Barriers on Transport Category Airplanes in Part 121 Service'' ((RIN2120-AL59) (Docket No. FAA-2022-0722)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1825. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``High Elevation Airport Operations'' ((RIN2120-AL15) (Docket No. FAA-2019-0218)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1826. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Updating Manual Requirements to Accommodate Technology'' ((RIN2120-AL67) (Docket No. FAA-2021-0237)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1827. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amendment No. 4062'' ((RIN2120- AA65) (Docket No. 31488)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1828. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amendment No. 4061'' ((RIN2120- AA65) (Docket No. 31487)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1829. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amendment No. 4059'' ((RIN2120- AA65) (Docket No. 31485)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1830. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amendment No. 4060'' ((RIN2120- AA65) (Docket No. 31486)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1831. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amendment No. 4063'' ((RIN2120- AA65) (Docket No. 31490)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1832. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amendment No. 4065'' ((RIN2120- AA65) (Docket No. 31492)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1833. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Decompression Criteria for Interior Compartments'' ((RIN2120-AL11) (Docket No. FAA-2019-0343)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1834. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amendment No. 4064'' ((RIN2120- AA65) (Docket No. 31491)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1835. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amendment No. 4066'' ((RIN2120- AA65) (Docket No. 31493)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1836. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of VOR Federal Airways; Northeast United States'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-0939)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1837. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways; Northeast United States'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-0902)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1838. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Albemarle, NC'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0824)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1839. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; West Palm Beach, FL'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1254)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1840. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment and Revocation of Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways in the Eastern United States'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0599)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1841. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of the Nashville International Airport Class C Airspace; Nashville, TN; and the John C Tune Airport Class D Airspace; Nashville, TN'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1678)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1842. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Sandusky, MI'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0443)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1843. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; San Saba, TX'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1422)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1844. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-376; Eastern United States'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1120)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1845. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Greenville, Spartansburg, and Greer, SC'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1161)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1846. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment and Establishment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of Devils Lake, ND'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1558)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1847. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Marion, IA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1672)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1848. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways; Northeast United States'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-0901)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1849. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Columbia, MS'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1352)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1850. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Winnie/ Stowell, TX'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0615)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1851. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Hasting, MI'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0913)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1852. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of the Nashville International Airport Class C Airspace; Nashville, TN, and the John C. Tune Airport Class D Airspace; Nashville, TN'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1678)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1853. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``(CORRECTION) Amendment of Class E Airspace; West Palm Beach, FL'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023- 1254)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1854. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Augusta, GA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0502)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1855. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class C Airspace; Dane County Regional Airport-Traux Field, Madison, WI'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1022)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1856. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Huntsville, AL'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0503)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1857. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Pullman/ Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman/Moscow, WA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0533)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1858. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class E Airspace; A.P. Hill, VA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0854)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1859. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Artesia, NM'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0614)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1860. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Berclair, TX'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0947)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1861. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Carthage, TX'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0333)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1862. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Elberton, GA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0720)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1863. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Traux Field, WI'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0914)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1864. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled '' Establishment of Class E Airspace; Williams, AZ'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1444)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1865. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lakeland, FL'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0588)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1866. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1396)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1867. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Whiteriver, AZ'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1073)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1868. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes; Amendment 39-21420'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1312)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1869. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Airplanes; Amendment 39-22435'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0421)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1870. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes; Amendment 39-22448'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1204)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1871. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Amendment 39-22450'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0434)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1872. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Yabora Industria Aeronautica S.A.; Embraer S.A) Airplanes; Amendment 39- 22437'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1045)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1873. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes; Amendment 39-22431'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0170)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1874. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Amendment 39-22434'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0165)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1875. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes; Amendment 39-22439'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0422)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1876. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Regional Airplanes; Amendment 39-22444'' ((RIN2120- AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0431)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1877. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Amendment 39-22442'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0428)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1878. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Amendment 39-22447'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1660)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1879. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Amendment 39-22428'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0171)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1880. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes; Amendment 39-22445'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1055)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1881. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Engines; Amendment 39-22452'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-1205)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1882. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes; Amendment 39-22425'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0167)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1883. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Transport and Commuter Category Airplanes; Amendment 39-22438'' ((RIN2120- AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1647)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1884. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters; Amendment 39-22430'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023-0018)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1885. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes; Amendment 39-22427'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1410)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1886. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled '' Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes; Amendment 39-22419'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2022-1417)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1887. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters; Amendment 39-22441'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2023- 1049)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 27, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1888. 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formal | based | null | white supremacist | Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, many Americans may not know and many in this Senate Chamber may not know that this week we actually passed a milestone on immigration in the United States. This week, less than 3 years into President Biden's term, we have now had more people illegally cross the border in the less than 3 years under the Biden administration than we had under the 8 years of the Obama administration and the 4 years of the Trump administration. If you count both terms of the Obama administration and the Trump administration, that was 6 million people who illegally crossed the border. Under this President, in less than 3 years--not 12, in less than 3--we have now had more than 6 million people illegally cross the border. We had a hearing this week with DHS folks to be able to talk about what in the world is going on. We met not with the policymakers because the policymakers won't meet with us; we met with the folks who are on the line to say: What is the process; how are things actually working; what steps are actually taken; and then what happens from here. I also had the opportunity to be able to look at some of the budget issues and other things that are coming up, which I will explain later, but I wanted to be able to walk through where we really are right now and what is really happening at the border because since the expiration of title 42, in the days that followed that in May, the administration announced: Look, the numbers are dramatically down. And for a month, the numbers were down some, but then they popped right back up, so much so that the Washington Post last week had a headline that read the highest number of illegal family crossings in the history of the country was in August of this year. Most folks turned away. They heard the administration say: Look, the numbers went down, and so they looked away from what is happening at the border, but our numbers are at the highest ever. And the complication of how they are actually being treated is the highest ever. So let me walk you through some of the things that came up in the hearing that I want to be able to walk through on this because when you cross the board illegally at this point, there are lots of options there, and the options are designed by the Department of Homeland Security and by the White House not to deter people from crossing the border but to facilitate a more rapid crossing. So there are multiple processes that have been set up that are entirely new. Let me give you one. If you come to a port of entry, you can now, before you get to a port of entry on the southern border, actually check in ahead of time to make your process of checking in faster. It is an app that you can get on your phone called the CBP One app. If you download that app, you fill out the form where you are from, then when you get to the border, you will be expedited through the process at the port of entry and released into the country. If you are one of those folks who have filled out the app and have gone through, you will be quickly screened. According to the testimony that we heard yesterday, 90 percent of those folks are released almost immediately into the country, and within 30 days they have a work permit. Now, these are not folks who have applied for a visa. These are not the folks who have gone through the H-1B or H-2B or any of those processes. These are not folks who have actually gone through the formal process of getting a work permit. These are folks who have come from all over the world, have filled out an app right before they came across the border, and then they were facilitated right into the country. If you think these are folks who are coming in from Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, more than 150 countries have crossed the border this year. And I will walk through some of those numbers in just a moment. One option that you have to be quickly expedited into the country without seeking prior approval is just to fill out the app ahead of time and then your paperwork is done and you are across the border even faster when you get here. The second option is you actually don't fill out the form. You just show up at the port of entry and say: I didn't fill it out ahead of time. The response at that point is: It will take you a little bit longer to process--several hours more time to be able to go through and fill the things out. You will still be released. You will still be given what is called parole into the country. You will still be given a work permit within 30 days to be in the country, not because you applied for a work permit early or went through the legal process, not because you are any of the tens of thousands of people all over the world who want to work in the United States so they legally approach the issue; these are folks who just crossed at a port of entry, either filling it out ahead of time or just filling it out when you get there, quickly expedited, unlimited numbers. Third group. The third group are the folks who actually come between the ports of entry. These are the folks who didn't cross. These are folks who came through the open desert or swam across the river in the Rio Grande. These are the folks who crossed, got into the country. Some of them bolted and ran from Border Patrol. Some of them turned themselves in. It just kind of depends on where they are. These individuals--not between the ports of entry, haven't done anything ahead of time--they are treated much more different. These individuals are actually picked up between the ports of entry, taken to a Border Patrol station where they process their paperwork. They fill out all the information, and then they release them into the country. But the consequence is because they didn't come in a port of entry, it is going to take them 2 months to get a work permit--2 months--not 1 month. So let me review. If you come in at a port of entry, no matter who you are and no matter where you are from, they will check and see if you are on a terror watch list, and if you are not on the terror watch list, then they are just going to allow you in. They will set up a court hearing. Whether you cross between the ports of entry or whether you cross at the port of entry, they will set up a court hearing for you to be able to plead for asylum or to be able to ask for your parole extension or whatever that may be or what they call a change of status. Let's review some of the court hearing dates here to be able to walk through where we are. If you come between the port of entry and you ask for asylum as soon as you cross the border and you are caught somewhere in the desert and you say: I want to plead asylum. I have fear and had to leave my country, they will line up a hearing after you are released into the country. Let's say you want to go to New York City. You can go anywhere you want to. You say: I want to go New York City, and that is where I want to land. Over 100,000 people recently have asked to go to New York City. So they transfer you to go to New York City. Right now, they will set up the next hearing date for you. Let me look at the list here. The next hearing date for you to get a hearing on your asylum claim and your notice to appear is in October of 2032--October of 2032. That is the next open hearing date that they have available. So let me run this past you. Right now, on our southern border as of this exact instant, some people are checking in, and they are getting parole. Within 30 days, they are released to be able to get into the country with a work permit. They are traveling anywhere they want to in the country. We have no background for these individuals, and they are told to check into a hearing 9 years from now. Anybody want to guess how many folks are going to show up at that hearing 9 years from now? I mentioned before, many of these individuals are not from Central America. In fact, just this year--just this year--we have had 15,000 people who have illegally crossed the border, many in the open desert area, from China. When I talk to the folks from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics at home, they tell me most of the criminal organizations that are growing illegal marijuana and facilitating drug trafficking in my State are Chinese nationals who have illegally crossed the border. They are partnering with Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal organizations to be able to do business and drug trafficking in my State. Those folks crossed between ports of entry,were checked in at a Border Patrol station, were waved into my country, and are now running criminal operations in my State--15,000 Chinese nationals just this year. We are right at 10,000 citizens of Mauritania who have illegally crossed our border this year, whom we know of. Bonus points for anyone in this room who can point out Mauritania without looking it up on a map right now. There are 10,000 who have come in. By the way, Mauritania is a fast-growing area in West Africa, and al-Qaida is quickly accelerating in that area. We had 10,000 individuals who are from Mauritania come into our country just this year across the southern border. We have exactly no criminal information exchanged with Mauritania. We have no idea of these individuals--if they have committed crimes in their own country or why they left. We have no information about them. With this area that is, literally, a hotbed for al-Qaida, we have facilitated, through this process set up by the White House, 10,000 individuals into our country. Media reported this week that an ISIS affiliate has been working with cartels in Mexico to facilitate citizens of Uzbekistan into our country across the border from Mexico. Those individuals have crossed into our country and, under this process, were released, and we currently don't know where they are. Now, can someone explain to me why an ISIS affiliate is working with Uzbekistan citizens to be able to traffic them across our southern border into the United States, and under the current policies of this administration, they are being released into the country unsupervised? Yesterday, at the hearing, I asked several simple questions, because I have heard over and over again of some individuals who are being released into the country who are given what is an alternative to detention. That is a phone--it is not really a phone. It is a device--a GPS device--that is able to track their whereabouts. That sounds great to say we have got some sort of tracking device on these individuals who are released into the country except, when I do a follow-up question to say, ``How long are they awaiting their hearings?'' and the answer is ``somewhere between 5 and 10 years'' awaiting the hearing. How long do they have the tracking device? The answer is ``130 days.'' They are tracked for the first 130 days. Then they turn that in. And after that, we have no idea where they are, and we have no idea what they are doing. But we gave them work permits, and we released them into the country, and they are anywhere they want to go at this point. Interestingly enough, if you are an individual right now anywhere in the world and you want to work in the greatest country in the world--that is the United States--and you have got a family member here--or whatever it may be--who can line up a job for you here and you are going to apply for one of our work visas, if you want to go through the process to apply for one of our work visas, it will take you months to years to get it or you could just cross the border in the desert, cross the river, enter at a port of entry, or maybe even fill out a form ahead of time, and you will have unlimited work permits immediately. Within 30 to 60 days, you will be given that, and you can land anywhere you want to in the United States--unchecked, unfettered, no background check, no criminal history for any individual. Listen, I am a huge proponent of legal immigration. Our Nation was built on legal immigration. It is one of the moments that I love as a U.S. Senator, and that is to go to naturalization ceremonies and be a part of watching individuals literally raise their right hands, denounce the countries they were born in, and become citizens of the United States. It is an absolutely beautiful experience to be able to watch literally new Americans be born right in front of you. As I traveled around my State in August, not a single person said to me--not one--that they were opposed to legal immigration, but I had person after person of all political perspectives--right, left, center--who said to me, this makes them nervous. Six million people in less than 3 years of which we know almost nothing about are currently in our country, going anywhere they want to, and doing whatever they want to because this administration is not focused on deterring people from coming into the country illegally; it is focused on speeding up the process of people coming into the country illegally. This needs to stop. This body has to have a serious conversation about defining ``asylum'' because this administration is abusing the word ``asylum.'' They are making it mean something no one has ever made it mean. We need to clarify what the word ``asylum'' means so this administration can't abuse that ``asylum'' definition, and no future administration can do that. We need to increase the number of legal visas that we have as a nation so that people who want to come work can come work in this great country and can be a part of our economy, but we will know who they are, and we will know that they have been vetted. It is very different than this process. May I remind you--and people in this room know--that many of the folks who cross the border show up with no paperwork at all--at all. In fact, it is very common for a Chinese citizen, when they show up, to show up with a photocopy of a passport, not the actual passport. They show up with a photocopy of the passport and say: This is me. And we have no idea if that is actually their passport photo, their details, or how that photocopy has been doctored. Other folks show up with no birth certificates, no passports, no ID of any type. They just say a name, and they say a country. And they have been told by the Department of Homeland Security to just write down the new name, to write down the country they tell you, to process them into the country, and hand them this new ID, and they can travel anywhere in the country they want to go. We have lost our mind. That is not what it is supposed to be like to do immigration in the United States. So what do we need to do about it? We need to fix the definition of ``asylum.'' I need colleagues on both sides of the aisle to actually talk to this administration and say: Why is the Democratic Party becoming the party of illegal activity? This needs to be fixed so that we are back to being a party about legal activity, not celebrating what is illegal. The third thing is we have got to fix a budget request. In the next few weeks, we are going to be dealing with a continuing resolution that will extend the budget to make sure the government stays open. I don't like government shutdowns. In fact, I have a nonpartisan bill that many Members of this body are on right now that ends government shutdowns. Government shutdowns do not help us as a nation. So I want to see an end to government shutdowns even if that is a threat hanging out there. There is a practical, nonpartisan way to do that; and Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are all on that bill right now. I will talk about that sometime next week. But there has been a request from the White House in the meantime to say: Extend this. Also, add this little piece giving us flexibility on border funding. I want to just read this to you. It is the request that the White House has made for the border. They made this request. They want flexibility for operations and support in this and any other act so that they can use funds at community-based residential facilities--which they don't define--to provide services and support to refugees, asylum seekers, or other migrants, including the provision of medical care, treatment, legal orientation, programming, access to counsel, educational services, repatriation planning, counseling, referrals for social services, and other ``related'' programs. What does this mean? What they are asking is to be able to take DHS funds currently used right now and, for the first time ever, be able to give legal counsel to every person who crosses the border. They also want to give housing to every person who crosses the border--that is, community-based residential facilities. They want to be able to provide housing and to provide medical care for every person who crosses the border. Now, we already provide emergency medical care--we are a humanitarian nation--but this is open-ended to whatever it may be. It is open-endedfor housing. It is open-ended for medical care. It is open-ended for educational care, and it is open-ended for legal counsel. This is a huge shift this administration is looking for. They are not only looking for a way to facilitate more people to come in; they are looking for flexibility to take DHS dollars, which were allocated to prevent people from illegally crossing the border--to actually use those, instead, to help those who have illegally crossed the border have housing, long-term medical care, long-term educational issues, additional legal expenses--on and on and on. This is entirely new. This is not one just to slip into a bill. This is a huge change. I am not opposed to immigration. I am opposed to illegal crossings, and I am opposed to whatever it takes to move people fast across the border to get into the interior of the country. It is not what we are supposed to do. For national security reasons, for the state of our economy, let's do immigration right. Let's honor what we have been as a nation and continue to welcome people from all over the world, but let's do it the legal way. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. LANKFORD | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4328 | null | 6,760 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, many Americans may not know and many in this Senate Chamber may not know that this week we actually passed a milestone on immigration in the United States. This week, less than 3 years into President Biden's term, we have now had more people illegally cross the border in the less than 3 years under the Biden administration than we had under the 8 years of the Obama administration and the 4 years of the Trump administration. If you count both terms of the Obama administration and the Trump administration, that was 6 million people who illegally crossed the border. Under this President, in less than 3 years--not 12, in less than 3--we have now had more than 6 million people illegally cross the border. We had a hearing this week with DHS folks to be able to talk about what in the world is going on. We met not with the policymakers because the policymakers won't meet with us; we met with the folks who are on the line to say: What is the process; how are things actually working; what steps are actually taken; and then what happens from here. I also had the opportunity to be able to look at some of the budget issues and other things that are coming up, which I will explain later, but I wanted to be able to walk through where we really are right now and what is really happening at the border because since the expiration of title 42, in the days that followed that in May, the administration announced: Look, the numbers are dramatically down. And for a month, the numbers were down some, but then they popped right back up, so much so that the Washington Post last week had a headline that read the highest number of illegal family crossings in the history of the country was in August of this year. Most folks turned away. They heard the administration say: Look, the numbers went down, and so they looked away from what is happening at the border, but our numbers are at the highest ever. And the complication of how they are actually being treated is the highest ever. So let me walk you through some of the things that came up in the hearing that I want to be able to walk through on this because when you cross the board illegally at this point, there are lots of options there, and the options are designed by the Department of Homeland Security and by the White House not to deter people from crossing the border but to facilitate a more rapid crossing. So there are multiple processes that have been set up that are entirely new. Let me give you one. If you come to a port of entry, you can now, before you get to a port of entry on the southern border, actually check in ahead of time to make your process of checking in faster. It is an app that you can get on your phone called the CBP One app. If you download that app, you fill out the form where you are from, then when you get to the border, you will be expedited through the process at the port of entry and released into the country. If you are one of those folks who have filled out the app and have gone through, you will be quickly screened. According to the testimony that we heard yesterday, 90 percent of those folks are released almost immediately into the country, and within 30 days they have a work permit. Now, these are not folks who have applied for a visa. These are not the folks who have gone through the H-1B or H-2B or any of those processes. These are not folks who have actually gone through the formal process of getting a work permit. These are folks who have come from all over the world, have filled out an app right before they came across the border, and then they were facilitated right into the country. If you think these are folks who are coming in from Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, more than 150 countries have crossed the border this year. And I will walk through some of those numbers in just a moment. One option that you have to be quickly expedited into the country without seeking prior approval is just to fill out the app ahead of time and then your paperwork is done and you are across the border even faster when you get here. The second option is you actually don't fill out the form. You just show up at the port of entry and say: I didn't fill it out ahead of time. The response at that point is: It will take you a little bit longer to process--several hours more time to be able to go through and fill the things out. You will still be released. You will still be given what is called parole into the country. You will still be given a work permit within 30 days to be in the country, not because you applied for a work permit early or went through the legal process, not because you are any of the tens of thousands of people all over the world who want to work in the United States so they legally approach the issue; these are folks who just crossed at a port of entry, either filling it out ahead of time or just filling it out when you get there, quickly expedited, unlimited numbers. Third group. The third group are the folks who actually come between the ports of entry. These are the folks who didn't cross. These are folks who came through the open desert or swam across the river in the Rio Grande. These are the folks who crossed, got into the country. Some of them bolted and ran from Border Patrol. Some of them turned themselves in. It just kind of depends on where they are. These individuals--not between the ports of entry, haven't done anything ahead of time--they are treated much more different. These individuals are actually picked up between the ports of entry, taken to a Border Patrol station where they process their paperwork. They fill out all the information, and then they release them into the country. But the consequence is because they didn't come in a port of entry, it is going to take them 2 months to get a work permit--2 months--not 1 month. So let me review. If you come in at a port of entry, no matter who you are and no matter where you are from, they will check and see if you are on a terror watch list, and if you are not on the terror watch list, then they are just going to allow you in. They will set up a court hearing. Whether you cross between the ports of entry or whether you cross at the port of entry, they will set up a court hearing for you to be able to plead for asylum or to be able to ask for your parole extension or whatever that may be or what they call a change of status. Let's review some of the court hearing dates here to be able to walk through where we are. If you come between the port of entry and you ask for asylum as soon as you cross the border and you are caught somewhere in the desert and you say: I want to plead asylum. I have fear and had to leave my country, they will line up a hearing after you are released into the country. Let's say you want to go to New York City. You can go anywhere you want to. You say: I want to go New York City, and that is where I want to land. Over 100,000 people recently have asked to go to New York City. So they transfer you to go to New York City. Right now, they will set up the next hearing date for you. Let me look at the list here. The next hearing date for you to get a hearing on your asylum claim and your notice to appear is in October of 2032--October of 2032. That is the next open hearing date that they have available. So let me run this past you. Right now, on our southern border as of this exact instant, some people are checking in, and they are getting parole. Within 30 days, they are released to be able to get into the country with a work permit. They are traveling anywhere they want to in the country. We have no background for these individuals, and they are told to check into a hearing 9 years from now. Anybody want to guess how many folks are going to show up at that hearing 9 years from now? I mentioned before, many of these individuals are not from Central America. In fact, just this year--just this year--we have had 15,000 people who have illegally crossed the border, many in the open desert area, from China. When I talk to the folks from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics at home, they tell me most of the criminal organizations that are growing illegal marijuana and facilitating drug trafficking in my State are Chinese nationals who have illegally crossed the border. They are partnering with Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal organizations to be able to do business and drug trafficking in my State. Those folks crossed between ports of entry,were checked in at a Border Patrol station, were waved into my country, and are now running criminal operations in my State--15,000 Chinese nationals just this year. We are right at 10,000 citizens of Mauritania who have illegally crossed our border this year, whom we know of. Bonus points for anyone in this room who can point out Mauritania without looking it up on a map right now. There are 10,000 who have come in. By the way, Mauritania is a fast-growing area in West Africa, and al-Qaida is quickly accelerating in that area. We had 10,000 individuals who are from Mauritania come into our country just this year across the southern border. We have exactly no criminal information exchanged with Mauritania. We have no idea of these individuals--if they have committed crimes in their own country or why they left. We have no information about them. With this area that is, literally, a hotbed for al-Qaida, we have facilitated, through this process set up by the White House, 10,000 individuals into our country. Media reported this week that an ISIS affiliate has been working with cartels in Mexico to facilitate citizens of Uzbekistan into our country across the border from Mexico. Those individuals have crossed into our country and, under this process, were released, and we currently don't know where they are. Now, can someone explain to me why an ISIS affiliate is working with Uzbekistan citizens to be able to traffic them across our southern border into the United States, and under the current policies of this administration, they are being released into the country unsupervised? Yesterday, at the hearing, I asked several simple questions, because I have heard over and over again of some individuals who are being released into the country who are given what is an alternative to detention. That is a phone--it is not really a phone. It is a device--a GPS device--that is able to track their whereabouts. That sounds great to say we have got some sort of tracking device on these individuals who are released into the country except, when I do a follow-up question to say, ``How long are they awaiting their hearings?'' and the answer is ``somewhere between 5 and 10 years'' awaiting the hearing. How long do they have the tracking device? The answer is ``130 days.'' They are tracked for the first 130 days. Then they turn that in. And after that, we have no idea where they are, and we have no idea what they are doing. But we gave them work permits, and we released them into the country, and they are anywhere they want to go at this point. Interestingly enough, if you are an individual right now anywhere in the world and you want to work in the greatest country in the world--that is the United States--and you have got a family member here--or whatever it may be--who can line up a job for you here and you are going to apply for one of our work visas, if you want to go through the process to apply for one of our work visas, it will take you months to years to get it or you could just cross the border in the desert, cross the river, enter at a port of entry, or maybe even fill out a form ahead of time, and you will have unlimited work permits immediately. Within 30 to 60 days, you will be given that, and you can land anywhere you want to in the United States--unchecked, unfettered, no background check, no criminal history for any individual. Listen, I am a huge proponent of legal immigration. Our Nation was built on legal immigration. It is one of the moments that I love as a U.S. Senator, and that is to go to naturalization ceremonies and be a part of watching individuals literally raise their right hands, denounce the countries they were born in, and become citizens of the United States. It is an absolutely beautiful experience to be able to watch literally new Americans be born right in front of you. As I traveled around my State in August, not a single person said to me--not one--that they were opposed to legal immigration, but I had person after person of all political perspectives--right, left, center--who said to me, this makes them nervous. Six million people in less than 3 years of which we know almost nothing about are currently in our country, going anywhere they want to, and doing whatever they want to because this administration is not focused on deterring people from coming into the country illegally; it is focused on speeding up the process of people coming into the country illegally. This needs to stop. This body has to have a serious conversation about defining ``asylum'' because this administration is abusing the word ``asylum.'' They are making it mean something no one has ever made it mean. We need to clarify what the word ``asylum'' means so this administration can't abuse that ``asylum'' definition, and no future administration can do that. We need to increase the number of legal visas that we have as a nation so that people who want to come work can come work in this great country and can be a part of our economy, but we will know who they are, and we will know that they have been vetted. It is very different than this process. May I remind you--and people in this room know--that many of the folks who cross the border show up with no paperwork at all--at all. In fact, it is very common for a Chinese citizen, when they show up, to show up with a photocopy of a passport, not the actual passport. They show up with a photocopy of the passport and say: This is me. And we have no idea if that is actually their passport photo, their details, or how that photocopy has been doctored. Other folks show up with no birth certificates, no passports, no ID of any type. They just say a name, and they say a country. And they have been told by the Department of Homeland Security to just write down the new name, to write down the country they tell you, to process them into the country, and hand them this new ID, and they can travel anywhere in the country they want to go. We have lost our mind. That is not what it is supposed to be like to do immigration in the United States. So what do we need to do about it? We need to fix the definition of ``asylum.'' I need colleagues on both sides of the aisle to actually talk to this administration and say: Why is the Democratic Party becoming the party of illegal activity? This needs to be fixed so that we are back to being a party about legal activity, not celebrating what is illegal. The third thing is we have got to fix a budget request. In the next few weeks, we are going to be dealing with a continuing resolution that will extend the budget to make sure the government stays open. I don't like government shutdowns. In fact, I have a nonpartisan bill that many Members of this body are on right now that ends government shutdowns. Government shutdowns do not help us as a nation. So I want to see an end to government shutdowns even if that is a threat hanging out there. There is a practical, nonpartisan way to do that; and Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are all on that bill right now. I will talk about that sometime next week. But there has been a request from the White House in the meantime to say: Extend this. Also, add this little piece giving us flexibility on border funding. I want to just read this to you. It is the request that the White House has made for the border. They made this request. They want flexibility for operations and support in this and any other act so that they can use funds at community-based residential facilities--which they don't define--to provide services and support to refugees, asylum seekers, or other migrants, including the provision of medical care, treatment, legal orientation, programming, access to counsel, educational services, repatriation planning, counseling, referrals for social services, and other ``related'' programs. What does this mean? What they are asking is to be able to take DHS funds currently used right now and, for the first time ever, be able to give legal counsel to every person who crosses the border. They also want to give housing to every person who crosses the border--that is, community-based residential facilities. They want to be able to provide housing and to provide medical care for every person who crosses the border. Now, we already provide emergency medical care--we are a humanitarian nation--but this is open-ended to whatever it may be. It is open-endedfor housing. It is open-ended for medical care. It is open-ended for educational care, and it is open-ended for legal counsel. This is a huge shift this administration is looking for. They are not only looking for a way to facilitate more people to come in; they are looking for flexibility to take DHS dollars, which were allocated to prevent people from illegally crossing the border--to actually use those, instead, to help those who have illegally crossed the border have housing, long-term medical care, long-term educational issues, additional legal expenses--on and on and on. This is entirely new. This is not one just to slip into a bill. This is a huge change. I am not opposed to immigration. I am opposed to illegal crossings, and I am opposed to whatever it takes to move people fast across the border to get into the interior of the country. It is not what we are supposed to do. For national security reasons, for the state of our economy, let's do immigration right. Let's honor what we have been as a nation and continue to welcome people from all over the world, but let's do it the legal way. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. LANKFORD | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4328 | null | 6,761 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | Mr. LEE. Mr. President, the American people are sharply divided on some issues. One of those issues is abortion. One group of people has a different idea about when human life begins and is worth protecting. It needs to be protected under law. It is difficult to reconcile the views of those who are in sharp contrast with each other given that one group thinks that human life begins earlier--much earlier--than the other group. As difficult as it can be to reconcile those competing viewpoints where Americans are so sharply divided, there is an issue related to abortion on which Americans are overwhelmingly and refreshingly united; that is, because both sides tend to recognize that a number of Americans are uncomfortable with abortion to the extent that we are, Americans overwhelmingly agree, with a vast supermajority being in agreement, that the Federal Government should not use U.S. taxpayer funds for abortions. To that end, Congress has passed laws providing just that. One specific law deals specifically with the U.S. Department of Defense. Codified in 10 U.S.C., section 1093, the statute, which has been on the books for decades, says that you may not use Department of Defense funding or facilities for abortions. Well, late last year, a rumor started circulating to the effect that the U.S. Department of Defense was considering adopting policies that would fund abortion travels, specifically allowing military personnel seeking abortions in a neighboring State or in a different State than where they were living or stationed to receive 3 weeks of paid leave time and compensated travel--air travel or otherwise--lodging accommodations, a per diem, et cetera, specifically to have an abortion. My friend and colleague, the distinguished senior Senator from the State of Alabama, Senator Tuberville, was concerned about this. In his sitting on the Armed Services Committee in the Senate, which he does, he visited with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and expressed his concerns about this rumored policy. He said: You shouldn't do this. This is inconsistent with the spirit, if not also the letter, of 10 U.S.C., section 1093. If you do this, there will be consequences, including, among other things, that I, Senator Tuberville, will be forced into a position in which I will delay the confirmations of flag officer military promotions. Regrettably, a couple of months later, Secretary Austin, in completely ignoring Federal law, in completely ignoring what Senator Tuberville had told him, proceeded with the policy anyway. By so doing, he made a decision to openly flout Federal law. The sole purpose of this policy is to try to find an all-too-cute, way-too-tricky route around what Federal law requires, flatly inconsistent with the spirit, if not also the letter, of the Federal law. Since then, there has been debate on this on the Senate floor. Words have been exchanged. People have strong views about this approach. But make no mistake, all Senator Tuberville is doing is saying that in the past, I, along with every other Senator, typically moved Heaven and Earth to expedite the confirmation of these military promotions to allow them to occur quickly. Most of them are not controversial. That is the norm, but these things require unanimous consent. And there is something about unanimous consent: It requires, as the name implies, actual unanimity, meaning any one Senator can raise an objection that makes expedited confirmation not possible. This doesn't stop the confirmation; all it does is require additional steps to be taken. It takes more time. Yesterday, we had a statement--a statement that was unfortunate, a statement that brings me to the Senate floor today--a statement made by Secretary Carlos Del Toro, the Secretary of the U.S. Navy. Secretary Del Toro, with whom I have worked on other matters in the past and for whom I have had great respect, made a very unfortunate and inappropriate statement. Here is what he said: I would have never imagined that one of our own senators would actually be aiding and abetting communists and other autocratic regimes around the world. This statement, to be clear, was talking only about Senator Tuberville saying: In light of this policy, which I believe is incompatible with Federal law, I am not going to facilitate the expedited confirmation of the nominees in question. That is all he said. Yet, for that, he was accused by the Secretary of the U.S. Navy of ``aiding and abetting communists and other autocratic regimes around the world.'' This is strange. This is unacceptable. And this body should emphatically, unambiguously reject the ad hominem attack against Senator Tuberville by Secretary Del Toro. Look, I get it. Sometimes passions are inflamed. Sometimes people feel really strongly about things. I hope and expect Secretary Del Toro will see the error of this and retract and apologize for this statement because he has essentially accused a Member of our body, a distinguished friend to the United States, to the people of Alabama, and to me personally, of treason, of directly jeopardizing the security of the United States and putting it at risk by aiding and abetting communist and other autocratic regimes around the world. Personal attacks against Members of Congress or other people based on policy views, policy disagreements--here, procedural, strategic disagreements--certainly violate the high standard of decorum that has long been honored and is typically held and exhibited by the leadership of the U.S. Armed Forces. Look, there are important things to consider when you evaluate this policy, this policy designed to flout Federal law. We have three branches of government. One branch, where we work, makes the law. The executive branch, where the Pentagon exists and the White House exists and all the executive branch Agencies exist--they are there to enforce the law. Then you have the judicial branch across the street, headed by the Supreme Court, which interprets the law when people disagree as to the law's meaning. We are the only branch that gets to make the law. The very, very first operative provision, the first clause of the first section of the first article of the Constitution--Article I, Section 1, Clause 1--makes clear that ``all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.'' Article I, Section 7 makes clear--even clearer--how this works. You cannot make a Federal law without passing the same legislation through the House and through the Senate--identical language--and then submitting that to the President--presenting it, as we say--for signature, veto, or acquiescence. If you don't follow the formula of Article I, Section 7, you have not made a Federal law. Once a Federal law is made, it cannot be changed or unmadewithout going through that same process. But here, the Department of Defense seems not to have gotten the memo, and by ``the memo,'' I mean the U.S. Constitution. This oath of office that I have right here, this is an oath of office that is a prerequisite. It is required of all those elected or appointed to civil service or uniform service, that they have to take before assuming their duties in question. Here is what it says: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God. That is codified in Federal law, adopted by Congress in 5 U.S.C., section 3331. Look, by swearing to support and uphold the Constitution, as this oath requires, as is required to do under Federal statute, anyone taking this oath understands that our Constitution expressly, explicitly, unambiguously, and exclusively empowers Congress to make the laws. Only Congress has lawmaking power. Only Congress may change the law. Only Congress may repeal the law. The other branches can't do that. Now, the outrage from Secretary Del Toro and, I would add, from some other Pentagon officials, including but not limited to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, sort of has a tendency to make it appear as though they have written a new oath, as it were. So when we look at this, we can imagine perhaps what they might be thinking. Whether they have gone to the trouble of rewriting it in this fashion or not, essentially what they have done is to come up with President Biden's own Pentagon-specific oath of office. It is as though they are saying: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will make all laws that I determine are necessary and proper; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same laws that I have decided to make within the executive branch; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will legislate from the E-Ring of the Pentagon, which I am about to enter. So help me God. That, of course, is not the real oath. That oath, of course, is an abomination, and it is an affront to this body, to the other Chamber of Congress, and to the Constitution itself. This is an oath that rejects the Constitution. It empowers unelected and unaccountable officials--officials who have never been elected to make laws--as supreme lawmakers. Secretary Austin and the civilian leadership of the service branches want us to believe that the sky is falling and that the falling sky has been prompted to fall by Senator Tuberville and that Senator Tuberville himself is somehow empowering communist and other autocratic regimes throughout the world, imperiling and endangering the United States. These are not just fighting words; these are words tantamount to an accusation of treason--words that are unfounded; words made with knowledge of their falsity or reckless disregard for their truthfulness; words that disregard what is actually happening here. These are not appropriate. These are way over the line. In reality, if this is where truly aiding and abetting communist and other autocratic regimes were concerned, if that is really what we were facing, if that is really where we were and American national security was being imperiled in the manner and to the degree these people have suggested, including and especially Secretary Del Toro, we would be looking at a very different outcome here. If they really believed this--which they do not, and we know they don't believe it because if we were in that situation, there are only one, two, maybe three possible outcomes at that moment: either the Department of Defense would ideally just suspend its attempt to circumvent Federal law and end its abortion travel policy--if they suspended this right now, either indefinitely or until such time as they could change the law to do what they want to do, that is the fastest way to do that. And I have it on good authority that Senator Tuberville would release his hold immediately and that these people could move forward very, very quickly on an expedited basis. If they want these people confirmed, that is all they have to do--suspend that policy. I am willing to bet--I am not even a betting man, but I would bet here anyway--he would lift it. He would lift it today. Option No. 2, possibility No. 2: Senator Schumer and the Senate Democrats--if we really were in that environment where national security were being imperiled and we were strengthening the hands of hostile regimes all over the world because of Senator Tuberville; if that is really where we were just because he was requiring the whole process rather than expedited consideration of these nominees, well, then Senator Schumer and the Senate Democrats would take the time to bring these nominees up for a vote on the floor. You see, there are procedures by which we can bring them to the floor even with a hold. A hold is not a death knell. It is not a veto. All it says is ``I am not going to give my consent.'' Every Member of the United States has to consent to expedite consideration. They could still do it, but they are not. So one of those two outcomes or some variation of them--that is what we would be facing. But, instead, what are we looking at? Well, just the day before yesterday, the Senate held its first vote in 40 days, and it appears very, very likely that within just an hour or two, maybe three, the Senate will be recessing for the weekend and not voting again until Monday. So we have the ability to move nominees forward. Senator Schumer and the Senate Democrats have the ability to put them on the calendar. It would just take some additional steps. It takes time. But they are not doing it. They are not budging. Why? Because they know their words aren't true. They know their spewing of invective, unfair, defamatory accusations relates to facts that they don't even believe because if they believed them, we would be in a very different procedural posture. Look, whether you agree or not agree with Senator Tuberville's strategic decision here, whether you as a U.S. Senator or as an onlooker would have made the same decision--regardless of how you come down on that, regardless of where you are on the position of abortion or government funding for abortion, Senator Tuberville is well within his rights. These are rights that each individual Senator holds and owns uniquely, personal to them. This is consistent with his assignment on the Senate Armed Services Committee. He is doing the job the way he believes he should do his job in a manner consistent with how the voters in the great State of Alabama feel. So we have and we respect these rules, and we have respected them for centuries. Respecting the rules and the institution requires us to respect those with whom we disagree when it comes to procedural decisions like this one. We need to respect them not just in spite of a disagreement but especially in the face of a disagreement if we are going to uphold these rules, which have lasted for centuries and helped propel this body to the status that I hope it can live up to more completely, as the world's greatest deliberative legislative body. Yet it is interesting. To show that we really are not in this place where we would be if they took these things seriously, just yesterday, Senator Schumer, the Senate majority leader himself, commented, when asked about or in reference to his own refusal to put the confirmation of C.Q. Brown to be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the Senate floor for a vote--here is what he said: This is a problem created by Republicans, and it's up to them to solve it. . . . We're not going to shift the burden to Democrats when this is a Republican-caused problem. This is nuts. What he is saying here is that, yeah, in the past, we would have expected to vote on the confirmation of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In fact, in the 12\1/2\ years I have served in this body, I think we have voted on the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff individually and not as part of some massive, en bloc confirmation package. Yet he is not even willing to move the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It is not even that long of a process to get this person on the calendar. He is not willing even to do that. Why? Well, he told uswhy--because he is having too much fun blaming Republicans for it. He holds the tools to get people confirmed. He is not willing to move them. He is not willing to budge an inch. Look, while Americans may disagree on the legality of abortion, and they do, there has long been this overwhelming, bipartisan, supermajority understanding first and foremost among the American people at large--and there has until very lately even been that bipartisan, overwhelming, supermajority consensus among Federal elected lawmakers--that Americans are against tacitly supporting abortion with their taxpayers dollars. The last time I read the Constitution, I noticed that, as I noted earlier, it is Congress that makes the laws, not the Department of Defense. Senator Tuberville is right to oppose this egregious policy, and he is well within his rights as a Member of the U.S. Senate to take this position. We should commend his courage and applaud his dedication to upholding his oath of office, his commitment to the Constitution, standing for those who cannot stand, let alone speak, for themselves. Even if you don't agree with Senator Tuberville on abortion or on Federal funding for abortion or on his particular use of this particular procedural remedy, you should at least respect it. If you can't respect him and show respect for his decision, you are showing disrespect for this institution, for its rules, and for our governing documents, including the Constitution, and for the entity, the customs and traditions that have helped preserve our unique form of constitutional representative government in America. Let this message to Secretary Austin and Secretary Del Toro be clear: If you want to make laws, run for Congress. You can't legislate from the E-Ring of the Pentagon. Until then, stand down and leave the lawmaking to the lawmakers. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. LEE | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4330 | null | 6,762 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Mr. LEE. Mr. President, the American people are sharply divided on some issues. One of those issues is abortion. One group of people has a different idea about when human life begins and is worth protecting. It needs to be protected under law. It is difficult to reconcile the views of those who are in sharp contrast with each other given that one group thinks that human life begins earlier--much earlier--than the other group. As difficult as it can be to reconcile those competing viewpoints where Americans are so sharply divided, there is an issue related to abortion on which Americans are overwhelmingly and refreshingly united; that is, because both sides tend to recognize that a number of Americans are uncomfortable with abortion to the extent that we are, Americans overwhelmingly agree, with a vast supermajority being in agreement, that the Federal Government should not use U.S. taxpayer funds for abortions. To that end, Congress has passed laws providing just that. One specific law deals specifically with the U.S. Department of Defense. Codified in 10 U.S.C., section 1093, the statute, which has been on the books for decades, says that you may not use Department of Defense funding or facilities for abortions. Well, late last year, a rumor started circulating to the effect that the U.S. Department of Defense was considering adopting policies that would fund abortion travels, specifically allowing military personnel seeking abortions in a neighboring State or in a different State than where they were living or stationed to receive 3 weeks of paid leave time and compensated travel--air travel or otherwise--lodging accommodations, a per diem, et cetera, specifically to have an abortion. My friend and colleague, the distinguished senior Senator from the State of Alabama, Senator Tuberville, was concerned about this. In his sitting on the Armed Services Committee in the Senate, which he does, he visited with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and expressed his concerns about this rumored policy. He said: You shouldn't do this. This is inconsistent with the spirit, if not also the letter, of 10 U.S.C., section 1093. If you do this, there will be consequences, including, among other things, that I, Senator Tuberville, will be forced into a position in which I will delay the confirmations of flag officer military promotions. Regrettably, a couple of months later, Secretary Austin, in completely ignoring Federal law, in completely ignoring what Senator Tuberville had told him, proceeded with the policy anyway. By so doing, he made a decision to openly flout Federal law. The sole purpose of this policy is to try to find an all-too-cute, way-too-tricky route around what Federal law requires, flatly inconsistent with the spirit, if not also the letter, of the Federal law. Since then, there has been debate on this on the Senate floor. Words have been exchanged. People have strong views about this approach. But make no mistake, all Senator Tuberville is doing is saying that in the past, I, along with every other Senator, typically moved Heaven and Earth to expedite the confirmation of these military promotions to allow them to occur quickly. Most of them are not controversial. That is the norm, but these things require unanimous consent. And there is something about unanimous consent: It requires, as the name implies, actual unanimity, meaning any one Senator can raise an objection that makes expedited confirmation not possible. This doesn't stop the confirmation; all it does is require additional steps to be taken. It takes more time. Yesterday, we had a statement--a statement that was unfortunate, a statement that brings me to the Senate floor today--a statement made by Secretary Carlos Del Toro, the Secretary of the U.S. Navy. Secretary Del Toro, with whom I have worked on other matters in the past and for whom I have had great respect, made a very unfortunate and inappropriate statement. Here is what he said: I would have never imagined that one of our own senators would actually be aiding and abetting communists and other autocratic regimes around the world. This statement, to be clear, was talking only about Senator Tuberville saying: In light of this policy, which I believe is incompatible with Federal law, I am not going to facilitate the expedited confirmation of the nominees in question. That is all he said. Yet, for that, he was accused by the Secretary of the U.S. Navy of ``aiding and abetting communists and other autocratic regimes around the world.'' This is strange. This is unacceptable. And this body should emphatically, unambiguously reject the ad hominem attack against Senator Tuberville by Secretary Del Toro. Look, I get it. Sometimes passions are inflamed. Sometimes people feel really strongly about things. I hope and expect Secretary Del Toro will see the error of this and retract and apologize for this statement because he has essentially accused a Member of our body, a distinguished friend to the United States, to the people of Alabama, and to me personally, of treason, of directly jeopardizing the security of the United States and putting it at risk by aiding and abetting communist and other autocratic regimes around the world. Personal attacks against Members of Congress or other people based on policy views, policy disagreements--here, procedural, strategic disagreements--certainly violate the high standard of decorum that has long been honored and is typically held and exhibited by the leadership of the U.S. Armed Forces. Look, there are important things to consider when you evaluate this policy, this policy designed to flout Federal law. We have three branches of government. One branch, where we work, makes the law. The executive branch, where the Pentagon exists and the White House exists and all the executive branch Agencies exist--they are there to enforce the law. Then you have the judicial branch across the street, headed by the Supreme Court, which interprets the law when people disagree as to the law's meaning. We are the only branch that gets to make the law. The very, very first operative provision, the first clause of the first section of the first article of the Constitution--Article I, Section 1, Clause 1--makes clear that ``all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.'' Article I, Section 7 makes clear--even clearer--how this works. You cannot make a Federal law without passing the same legislation through the House and through the Senate--identical language--and then submitting that to the President--presenting it, as we say--for signature, veto, or acquiescence. If you don't follow the formula of Article I, Section 7, you have not made a Federal law. Once a Federal law is made, it cannot be changed or unmadewithout going through that same process. But here, the Department of Defense seems not to have gotten the memo, and by ``the memo,'' I mean the U.S. Constitution. This oath of office that I have right here, this is an oath of office that is a prerequisite. It is required of all those elected or appointed to civil service or uniform service, that they have to take before assuming their duties in question. Here is what it says: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God. That is codified in Federal law, adopted by Congress in 5 U.S.C., section 3331. Look, by swearing to support and uphold the Constitution, as this oath requires, as is required to do under Federal statute, anyone taking this oath understands that our Constitution expressly, explicitly, unambiguously, and exclusively empowers Congress to make the laws. Only Congress has lawmaking power. Only Congress may change the law. Only Congress may repeal the law. The other branches can't do that. Now, the outrage from Secretary Del Toro and, I would add, from some other Pentagon officials, including but not limited to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, sort of has a tendency to make it appear as though they have written a new oath, as it were. So when we look at this, we can imagine perhaps what they might be thinking. Whether they have gone to the trouble of rewriting it in this fashion or not, essentially what they have done is to come up with President Biden's own Pentagon-specific oath of office. It is as though they are saying: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will make all laws that I determine are necessary and proper; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same laws that I have decided to make within the executive branch; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will legislate from the E-Ring of the Pentagon, which I am about to enter. So help me God. That, of course, is not the real oath. That oath, of course, is an abomination, and it is an affront to this body, to the other Chamber of Congress, and to the Constitution itself. This is an oath that rejects the Constitution. It empowers unelected and unaccountable officials--officials who have never been elected to make laws--as supreme lawmakers. Secretary Austin and the civilian leadership of the service branches want us to believe that the sky is falling and that the falling sky has been prompted to fall by Senator Tuberville and that Senator Tuberville himself is somehow empowering communist and other autocratic regimes throughout the world, imperiling and endangering the United States. These are not just fighting words; these are words tantamount to an accusation of treason--words that are unfounded; words made with knowledge of their falsity or reckless disregard for their truthfulness; words that disregard what is actually happening here. These are not appropriate. These are way over the line. In reality, if this is where truly aiding and abetting communist and other autocratic regimes were concerned, if that is really what we were facing, if that is really where we were and American national security was being imperiled in the manner and to the degree these people have suggested, including and especially Secretary Del Toro, we would be looking at a very different outcome here. If they really believed this--which they do not, and we know they don't believe it because if we were in that situation, there are only one, two, maybe three possible outcomes at that moment: either the Department of Defense would ideally just suspend its attempt to circumvent Federal law and end its abortion travel policy--if they suspended this right now, either indefinitely or until such time as they could change the law to do what they want to do, that is the fastest way to do that. And I have it on good authority that Senator Tuberville would release his hold immediately and that these people could move forward very, very quickly on an expedited basis. If they want these people confirmed, that is all they have to do--suspend that policy. I am willing to bet--I am not even a betting man, but I would bet here anyway--he would lift it. He would lift it today. Option No. 2, possibility No. 2: Senator Schumer and the Senate Democrats--if we really were in that environment where national security were being imperiled and we were strengthening the hands of hostile regimes all over the world because of Senator Tuberville; if that is really where we were just because he was requiring the whole process rather than expedited consideration of these nominees, well, then Senator Schumer and the Senate Democrats would take the time to bring these nominees up for a vote on the floor. You see, there are procedures by which we can bring them to the floor even with a hold. A hold is not a death knell. It is not a veto. All it says is ``I am not going to give my consent.'' Every Member of the United States has to consent to expedite consideration. They could still do it, but they are not. So one of those two outcomes or some variation of them--that is what we would be facing. But, instead, what are we looking at? Well, just the day before yesterday, the Senate held its first vote in 40 days, and it appears very, very likely that within just an hour or two, maybe three, the Senate will be recessing for the weekend and not voting again until Monday. So we have the ability to move nominees forward. Senator Schumer and the Senate Democrats have the ability to put them on the calendar. It would just take some additional steps. It takes time. But they are not doing it. They are not budging. Why? Because they know their words aren't true. They know their spewing of invective, unfair, defamatory accusations relates to facts that they don't even believe because if they believed them, we would be in a very different procedural posture. Look, whether you agree or not agree with Senator Tuberville's strategic decision here, whether you as a U.S. Senator or as an onlooker would have made the same decision--regardless of how you come down on that, regardless of where you are on the position of abortion or government funding for abortion, Senator Tuberville is well within his rights. These are rights that each individual Senator holds and owns uniquely, personal to them. This is consistent with his assignment on the Senate Armed Services Committee. He is doing the job the way he believes he should do his job in a manner consistent with how the voters in the great State of Alabama feel. So we have and we respect these rules, and we have respected them for centuries. Respecting the rules and the institution requires us to respect those with whom we disagree when it comes to procedural decisions like this one. We need to respect them not just in spite of a disagreement but especially in the face of a disagreement if we are going to uphold these rules, which have lasted for centuries and helped propel this body to the status that I hope it can live up to more completely, as the world's greatest deliberative legislative body. Yet it is interesting. To show that we really are not in this place where we would be if they took these things seriously, just yesterday, Senator Schumer, the Senate majority leader himself, commented, when asked about or in reference to his own refusal to put the confirmation of C.Q. Brown to be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the Senate floor for a vote--here is what he said: This is a problem created by Republicans, and it's up to them to solve it. . . . We're not going to shift the burden to Democrats when this is a Republican-caused problem. This is nuts. What he is saying here is that, yeah, in the past, we would have expected to vote on the confirmation of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In fact, in the 12\1/2\ years I have served in this body, I think we have voted on the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff individually and not as part of some massive, en bloc confirmation package. Yet he is not even willing to move the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It is not even that long of a process to get this person on the calendar. He is not willing even to do that. Why? Well, he told uswhy--because he is having too much fun blaming Republicans for it. He holds the tools to get people confirmed. He is not willing to move them. He is not willing to budge an inch. Look, while Americans may disagree on the legality of abortion, and they do, there has long been this overwhelming, bipartisan, supermajority understanding first and foremost among the American people at large--and there has until very lately even been that bipartisan, overwhelming, supermajority consensus among Federal elected lawmakers--that Americans are against tacitly supporting abortion with their taxpayers dollars. The last time I read the Constitution, I noticed that, as I noted earlier, it is Congress that makes the laws, not the Department of Defense. Senator Tuberville is right to oppose this egregious policy, and he is well within his rights as a Member of the U.S. Senate to take this position. We should commend his courage and applaud his dedication to upholding his oath of office, his commitment to the Constitution, standing for those who cannot stand, let alone speak, for themselves. Even if you don't agree with Senator Tuberville on abortion or on Federal funding for abortion or on his particular use of this particular procedural remedy, you should at least respect it. If you can't respect him and show respect for his decision, you are showing disrespect for this institution, for its rules, and for our governing documents, including the Constitution, and for the entity, the customs and traditions that have helped preserve our unique form of constitutional representative government in America. Let this message to Secretary Austin and Secretary Del Toro be clear: If you want to make laws, run for Congress. You can't legislate from the E-Ring of the Pentagon. Until then, stand down and leave the lawmaking to the lawmakers. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. LEE | Senate | CREC-2023-09-07-pt1-PgS4330 | null | 6,763 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-1793. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan that was declared in Executive Order 14064 of February 11, 2022, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1794. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to Ethiopia, that was declared in Executive Order 14046 of September 17, 2021, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 17, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--63); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1795. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism that was declared in Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 23, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--64); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1796. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the terrorist attacks against the United States of September 11, 2001, declared in Proclamation 7463 of September 14, 2001, is to continue in effect after September 14, 2023 for an additional year, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--65); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1797. A letter from the Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting recommendations from a Federal Advisory Committee; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1798. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0481] (RIN: 1625-AA81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1799. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0071] (RIN: 1625- AC81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1800. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events, Fireworks Displays, and Swim Events held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0001] (RIN: 1625-AA08 and 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1801. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0465] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1802. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Glorietta Bay, Coronado, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0144] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1803. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA [USCG-2023-0524] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1804. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Firework Display; Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA [USCG-2023-0452] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1805. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0075] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1806. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0369] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1807. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Savannah River 4th of July Fireworks Show, Savannah, GA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0518] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1808. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0277] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1809. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0544] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1810. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0547] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1811. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; City Of Toledo Fireworks; Maumee River; Toledo, OH [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0509] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1812. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0508] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1813. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zone; Cooper River, Charleston, SC [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0517] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1814. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Bay, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0429] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1815. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0461] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1816. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0462] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1817. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation and Safety Zone; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0464] (RIN: 1625-AA08; AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1818. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Anchor Bay, Brew, and BBQ Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Chesterfield, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0503] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1819. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Miami Beach Channel, Miami, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0371] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1820. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0197] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1821. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Roostertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023- 0377] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1822. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0349] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1823. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; SFSU Graduation Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0344] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1824. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0145] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1825. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5-1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0457] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1826. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0355] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1827. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0015] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1828. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0421] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1829. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections, that was declared in Executive Order 13848, of September 12, 2018, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 12, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--66); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, House Administration, and Intelligence (Permanent Select) and ordered to be printed. EC-1830. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting proposed legislation to provide mandatory appropriations and necessary authorities to carry out agreements related to the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Governments of the three Freely Associated States (FAS)-- -- the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau (Palau); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Veterans' Affairs, and Education and the Workforce. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-08-pt1-PgH4226-2 | null | 6,764 |
formal | terrorism | null | Islamophobic | Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-1793. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan that was declared in Executive Order 14064 of February 11, 2022, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1794. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to Ethiopia, that was declared in Executive Order 14046 of September 17, 2021, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 17, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--63); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1795. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism that was declared in Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 23, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--64); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1796. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the terrorist attacks against the United States of September 11, 2001, declared in Proclamation 7463 of September 14, 2001, is to continue in effect after September 14, 2023 for an additional year, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--65); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1797. A letter from the Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting recommendations from a Federal Advisory Committee; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1798. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0481] (RIN: 1625-AA81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1799. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0071] (RIN: 1625- AC81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1800. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events, Fireworks Displays, and Swim Events held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0001] (RIN: 1625-AA08 and 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1801. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0465] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1802. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Glorietta Bay, Coronado, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0144] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1803. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA [USCG-2023-0524] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1804. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Firework Display; Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA [USCG-2023-0452] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1805. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0075] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1806. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0369] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1807. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Savannah River 4th of July Fireworks Show, Savannah, GA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0518] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1808. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0277] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1809. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0544] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1810. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0547] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1811. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; City Of Toledo Fireworks; Maumee River; Toledo, OH [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0509] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1812. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0508] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1813. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zone; Cooper River, Charleston, SC [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0517] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1814. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Bay, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0429] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1815. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0461] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1816. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0462] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1817. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation and Safety Zone; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0464] (RIN: 1625-AA08; AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1818. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Anchor Bay, Brew, and BBQ Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Chesterfield, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0503] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1819. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Miami Beach Channel, Miami, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0371] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1820. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0197] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1821. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Roostertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023- 0377] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1822. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0349] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1823. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; SFSU Graduation Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0344] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1824. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0145] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1825. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5-1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0457] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1826. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0355] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1827. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0015] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1828. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0421] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1829. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections, that was declared in Executive Order 13848, of September 12, 2018, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 12, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--66); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, House Administration, and Intelligence (Permanent Select) and ordered to be printed. EC-1830. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting proposed legislation to provide mandatory appropriations and necessary authorities to carry out agreements related to the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Governments of the three Freely Associated States (FAS)-- -- the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau (Palau); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Veterans' Affairs, and Education and the Workforce. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-08-pt1-PgH4226-2 | null | 6,765 |
formal | terrorist | null | Islamophobic | Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-1793. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan that was declared in Executive Order 14064 of February 11, 2022, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1794. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to Ethiopia, that was declared in Executive Order 14046 of September 17, 2021, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 17, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--63); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1795. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism that was declared in Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 23, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--64); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1796. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the terrorist attacks against the United States of September 11, 2001, declared in Proclamation 7463 of September 14, 2001, is to continue in effect after September 14, 2023 for an additional year, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--65); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1797. A letter from the Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting recommendations from a Federal Advisory Committee; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1798. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0481] (RIN: 1625-AA81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1799. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0071] (RIN: 1625- AC81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1800. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events, Fireworks Displays, and Swim Events held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0001] (RIN: 1625-AA08 and 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1801. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0465] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1802. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Glorietta Bay, Coronado, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0144] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1803. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA [USCG-2023-0524] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1804. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Firework Display; Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA [USCG-2023-0452] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1805. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0075] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1806. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0369] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1807. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Savannah River 4th of July Fireworks Show, Savannah, GA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0518] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1808. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0277] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1809. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0544] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1810. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0547] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1811. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; City Of Toledo Fireworks; Maumee River; Toledo, OH [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0509] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1812. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0508] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1813. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zone; Cooper River, Charleston, SC [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0517] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1814. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Bay, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0429] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1815. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0461] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1816. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0462] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1817. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation and Safety Zone; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0464] (RIN: 1625-AA08; AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1818. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Anchor Bay, Brew, and BBQ Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Chesterfield, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0503] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1819. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Miami Beach Channel, Miami, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0371] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1820. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0197] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1821. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Roostertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023- 0377] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1822. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0349] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1823. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; SFSU Graduation Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0344] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1824. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0145] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1825. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5-1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0457] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1826. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0355] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1827. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0015] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1828. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0421] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1829. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections, that was declared in Executive Order 13848, of September 12, 2018, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 12, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--66); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, House Administration, and Intelligence (Permanent Select) and ordered to be printed. EC-1830. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting proposed legislation to provide mandatory appropriations and necessary authorities to carry out agreements related to the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Governments of the three Freely Associated States (FAS)-- -- the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau (Palau); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Veterans' Affairs, and Education and the Workforce. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-08-pt1-PgH4226-2 | null | 6,766 |
formal | Detroit | null | racist | Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-1793. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan that was declared in Executive Order 14064 of February 11, 2022, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1794. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to Ethiopia, that was declared in Executive Order 14046 of September 17, 2021, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 17, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--63); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1795. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism that was declared in Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 23, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--64); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1796. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the terrorist attacks against the United States of September 11, 2001, declared in Proclamation 7463 of September 14, 2001, is to continue in effect after September 14, 2023 for an additional year, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--65); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1797. A letter from the Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting recommendations from a Federal Advisory Committee; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1798. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0481] (RIN: 1625-AA81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1799. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0071] (RIN: 1625- AC81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1800. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events, Fireworks Displays, and Swim Events held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0001] (RIN: 1625-AA08 and 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1801. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0465] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1802. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Glorietta Bay, Coronado, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0144] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1803. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA [USCG-2023-0524] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1804. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Firework Display; Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA [USCG-2023-0452] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1805. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0075] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1806. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0369] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1807. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Savannah River 4th of July Fireworks Show, Savannah, GA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0518] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1808. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0277] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1809. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0544] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1810. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0547] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1811. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; City Of Toledo Fireworks; Maumee River; Toledo, OH [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0509] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1812. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0508] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1813. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zone; Cooper River, Charleston, SC [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0517] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1814. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Bay, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0429] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1815. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0461] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1816. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0462] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1817. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation and Safety Zone; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0464] (RIN: 1625-AA08; AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1818. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Anchor Bay, Brew, and BBQ Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Chesterfield, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0503] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1819. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Miami Beach Channel, Miami, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0371] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1820. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0197] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1821. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Roostertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023- 0377] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1822. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0349] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1823. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; SFSU Graduation Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0344] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1824. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0145] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1825. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5-1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0457] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1826. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0355] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1827. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0015] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1828. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0421] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1829. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections, that was declared in Executive Order 13848, of September 12, 2018, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 12, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--66); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, House Administration, and Intelligence (Permanent Select) and ordered to be printed. EC-1830. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting proposed legislation to provide mandatory appropriations and necessary authorities to carry out agreements related to the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Governments of the three Freely Associated States (FAS)-- -- the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau (Palau); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Veterans' Affairs, and Education and the Workforce. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-08-pt1-PgH4226-2 | null | 6,767 |
formal | Baltimore | null | racist | Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-1793. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan that was declared in Executive Order 14064 of February 11, 2022, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1794. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to Ethiopia, that was declared in Executive Order 14046 of September 17, 2021, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 17, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--63); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1795. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism that was declared in Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 23, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--64); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1796. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the terrorist attacks against the United States of September 11, 2001, declared in Proclamation 7463 of September 14, 2001, is to continue in effect after September 14, 2023 for an additional year, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--65); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. EC-1797. A letter from the Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting recommendations from a Federal Advisory Committee; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-1798. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0481] (RIN: 1625-AA81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1799. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0071] (RIN: 1625- AC81) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1800. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events, Fireworks Displays, and Swim Events held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0001] (RIN: 1625-AA08 and 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1801. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0465] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1802. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Glorietta Bay, Coronado, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0144] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1803. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA [USCG-2023-0524] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1804. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Firework Display; Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA [USCG-2023-0452] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1805. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0075] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1806. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0369] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1807. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Savannah River 4th of July Fireworks Show, Savannah, GA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0518] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1808. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0277] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1809. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0544] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1810. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0547] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1811. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; City Of Toledo Fireworks; Maumee River; Toledo, OH [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0509] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1812. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0508] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1813. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zone; Cooper River, Charleston, SC [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0517] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1814. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Bay, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0429] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1815. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0461] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1816. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0462] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1817. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation and Safety Zone; Back River, Baltimore County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0464] (RIN: 1625-AA08; AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1818. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Anchor Bay, Brew, and BBQ Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Chesterfield, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0503] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1819. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Miami Beach Channel, Miami, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2022-0371] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1820. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0197] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1821. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Roostertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2023- 0377] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1822. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0349] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1823. A letter from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; SFSU Graduation Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0344] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1824. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0145] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1825. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5-1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0457] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1826. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0355] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1827. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2023-0015] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1828. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA [Docket No.: USCG- 2023-0421] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1829. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the continuation of the national emergency with respect to foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections, that was declared in Executive Order 13848, of September 12, 2018, is to continue in effect for one year beyond September 12, 2023, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 118--66); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, House Administration, and Intelligence (Permanent Select) and ordered to be printed. EC-1830. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting proposed legislation to provide mandatory appropriations and necessary authorities to carry out agreements related to the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Governments of the three Freely Associated States (FAS)-- -- the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau (Palau); jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Veterans' Affairs, and Education and the Workforce. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-08-pt1-PgH4226-2 | null | 6,768 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule XII and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-08-pt1-PgH4230-2 | null | 6,769 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | Under clause 3 of rule XII, ML-60. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Montana, relative to Resolution SJ 10, Expressing support of the hydropower and the Federal Columbia River power system, and opposing the breach of the Lower Snake River Dams; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-08-pt1-PgH4230 | null | 6,770 |
formal | Chicago | null | racist | Violent Crime Mr. President, on one final matter, violent crime in some American cities has grown rampant, even the local media are struggling to keep up. Last month, a Chicago news crew was filming a story about armed robbery when they themselves became the victims of armed robbery. This is a city where Democrats recently swapped out a mayor who famously refused to let law enforcement do their job for one who called defunding the police a ``real political goal.'' Unfortunately, millions of Americans live under liberal local leaders who would rather bend the soft-on-crime radicalism than keep their streets safe. Last year, here in Washington, the U.S. attorney declined--declined--to prosecute 67 percent of the cases brought to him by police. In Los Angeles, the soft-on-crime DA has tasked his department's investigators with escorting staff to and from the office rather than prosecuting the criminals who make them feel so unsafe. The solution here isn't exactly a mystery. As Washington's former police chief, Robert Contee, put it earlier this year, ``We need to keep violent people in jail.'' ``We need to keep violent people in jail.'' But somehow it took intervention from Congress to stop the radical city council from ignoring this lesson and going even softer on crime. Well, some Democrats know the chief is right. In Minnesota last week, a local liberal official who once supported defunding the police, took to social media to urge her city to finally hold repeat offenders ``accountable for their actions'' after she was savagely beaten in her own driveway--her own driveway--by carjackers. Here in Washington, Congresswoman Angie Craig, who was attacked earlier this year in her own apartment building, has been outspoken that ``[w]e have to get these repeat offenders off the streets.'' It shouldn't have to be like this. The American people don't deserve to live in fear. In every city and town, they deserve to feel safe in their own streets. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-11-pt1-PgS4339-2 | null | 6,771 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | FDA and Appropriations Now, Mr. President, on another subject, this weekend marked 2 years, the second anniversary, since the Food and Drug Administration missed a Federal court-ordered date to finish its review of vaping applications, e-cigarette applications that have illegally flooded the market in the United States. We estimate that during that 2-year period of time when the FDA refused to respond to the Federal court order, approximately 2 million American children may have started vaping; and despite missing this deadline by 2 years, the Food and Drug Administration remains nowhere close to meeting the legal mandate to regulate these addictive e-cigarettes. You see, under the law, a vaping product is required to apply first to the FDA before entering the market and prove to the Food and Drug Administration that the e-cigarette is, in the law--this is from the law--``appropriate for the protection of public health.'' They can't prove that. This has not happened. Instead, tens of thousands of dangerous, highly addictive e-cigarettes have illegally shown up on store shelves without FDA review or approval, and they have hooked a generation of kids. In fact, studies have shown that there are more vaping devices on the market today than 2 years ago when the FDA was ordered by a Federal court to do so. That is unacceptable. My office recently investigated the FDA's effectiveness in following through even after it issues a denial for a vaping application. So a company comes to the FDA, submits their product. It is supposed to show how it is consistent with public health. It fails to do so. They are told not to sell the product in America. And what do they do? We found that many FDA-denied e-cigarettes which subsequently received warning letters for continuing to sell in violation of the law still remain available. I just don't understand it. The Food and Drug Administration is cowardly, refusing to use its full arsenal of enforcement tools--fines, injunctions--for even the most flagrant cases. We also found that the FDA has only issued ``closeout letters'' to 10 percent of the tobacco products that it had warned were violating the law. The Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, has the authority to decide whether a vaping device or cigarette can be sold. If they decide it cannot be, they tell them: You have got to stop at this point. How many actually followed the warning and refused to violate the law: 1 out of 10, meaning the Agency has one of the worst records in history offollowing through and ensuring compliance with enforcement. I have referred all this information to the Department of Justice. Maybe they will take action. Let me be clear. None of the most popular e-cigarettes used by kids have been granted the authority to be sold in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, yet they remain on the market in violation of the law, putting our children and teenagers in harm's way. This isn't the only instance where the FDA's delays are dangerous. Last month, the FDA blew through a deadline to finalize rules to prohibit menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars. This regulation is also long overdue and has the potential to save thousands of lives. The FDA must end its delays. This week, we are going to embark on a task that is really rare. The full U.S. Senate, this week, is going to consider three government spending bills. You say to yourself: Well, I am sure that has happened before. Yes, about 5 years ago; and since then, what we have done is wait until the very last minute when all hell is about to break loose and create omnibus spending bills. But this year we are actually going to bring an appropriation bill to the floor in the Senate. It is a cause for celebration. This package includes appropriation bills for agriculture, which funds the Food and Drug Administration. In light of the FDA's embarrassing delay in reviewing these products and keeping them away from kids, I am preparing amendments to the bill to improve regulatory and enforcement efforts. I hope my colleagues will join me in this effort to protect children from Big Tobacco. It cannot be business as usual for the Food and Drug Administration and its commissioner. We have to do something. I am glad to say that the bills we are considering this week include bills that have had strong, overwhelming bipartisan support. In addition to agriculture, it will be the military construction and veterans affairs bill and the transportation, housing, and urban development spending bill. Each bill makes significant investments in America. These bills would provide veterans with the mental health services they deserve; strengthen and improve our Nation's infrastructure; and ensure women, infants, and children can get the nutrition that they need. My colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee, led by Chair Patty Murray, my fellow Senator from the State of Washington, and Ranking Member Susan Collins, my friend and Senator from Maine, worked across the aisle to pass all 12 bills out of committee. I know that the Presiding Officer is new to the Senate, but I want to tell you, this is also new to the Senate. It has been so seldom that we have ever had two working together so well on a bipartisan basis, and I commend them both. The leaders of each subcommittee drafted bills to the levels agreed upon in the debt ceiling deal made between the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and President Biden. Remember when we were facing that debt ceiling debate and afraid that our government--maybe our economy--would shut down and Joe Biden stepped in and negotiated with the Speaker of the House, Republican Kevin McCarthy, and they came up with a spending plan on a bipartisan basis so that they could pass the bill for the debt ceiling? That was just a few months ago. Now, a handful of Republicans in the House say: Throw out the deal; let's start over--with the risk of shutting down the government as a very real possibility for them. It would be the height of irresponsibility and a painful decision that would hurt veterans, people receiving Social Security, and innocent people across America. I hope that Kevin McCarthy will stick by his agreement with President Biden, and I hope that he will tell the extremists in his caucus this is no way to run a country. The Senate is making good on its promise on this side of the Rotunda to the American people by working to fund the government through regular order through our appropriation bills. I wish our Republicans in the House could say the same. They have drafted bills to levels wildly less than those that were agreed on. Here is where they think we should make cuts: education, medical research, public safety, public health programs, and more. And so far, they have been unable to pass all of these partisan drafts out of committee. Here in the Senate, we are following regular order and working to avoid a shutdown and fund the government without interruption because we have seen the ramifications of putting politics above our duty to the American people. Shutdowns severely reduce our gross domestic product, force families to go without paychecks, and signal to our adversaries that we hesitate to make the critical investments necessary to remain competitive and keep our country secure. Last week, I was pleased to hear Senate minority leader Senator McConnell, who just left the floor, say we need to ``keep the lights on'' by funding the government through regular order. I couldn't agree with him more. I hope our House Republican colleagues will heed this message and meet with us to meet this moment in history. Today is a day of history. Let's make our own in the future in a much more positive way, and I am confident we can. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-11-pt1-PgS4340-2 | null | 6,772 |
formal | urban | null | racist | FDA and Appropriations Now, Mr. President, on another subject, this weekend marked 2 years, the second anniversary, since the Food and Drug Administration missed a Federal court-ordered date to finish its review of vaping applications, e-cigarette applications that have illegally flooded the market in the United States. We estimate that during that 2-year period of time when the FDA refused to respond to the Federal court order, approximately 2 million American children may have started vaping; and despite missing this deadline by 2 years, the Food and Drug Administration remains nowhere close to meeting the legal mandate to regulate these addictive e-cigarettes. You see, under the law, a vaping product is required to apply first to the FDA before entering the market and prove to the Food and Drug Administration that the e-cigarette is, in the law--this is from the law--``appropriate for the protection of public health.'' They can't prove that. This has not happened. Instead, tens of thousands of dangerous, highly addictive e-cigarettes have illegally shown up on store shelves without FDA review or approval, and they have hooked a generation of kids. In fact, studies have shown that there are more vaping devices on the market today than 2 years ago when the FDA was ordered by a Federal court to do so. That is unacceptable. My office recently investigated the FDA's effectiveness in following through even after it issues a denial for a vaping application. So a company comes to the FDA, submits their product. It is supposed to show how it is consistent with public health. It fails to do so. They are told not to sell the product in America. And what do they do? We found that many FDA-denied e-cigarettes which subsequently received warning letters for continuing to sell in violation of the law still remain available. I just don't understand it. The Food and Drug Administration is cowardly, refusing to use its full arsenal of enforcement tools--fines, injunctions--for even the most flagrant cases. We also found that the FDA has only issued ``closeout letters'' to 10 percent of the tobacco products that it had warned were violating the law. The Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, has the authority to decide whether a vaping device or cigarette can be sold. If they decide it cannot be, they tell them: You have got to stop at this point. How many actually followed the warning and refused to violate the law: 1 out of 10, meaning the Agency has one of the worst records in history offollowing through and ensuring compliance with enforcement. I have referred all this information to the Department of Justice. Maybe they will take action. Let me be clear. None of the most popular e-cigarettes used by kids have been granted the authority to be sold in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, yet they remain on the market in violation of the law, putting our children and teenagers in harm's way. This isn't the only instance where the FDA's delays are dangerous. Last month, the FDA blew through a deadline to finalize rules to prohibit menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars. This regulation is also long overdue and has the potential to save thousands of lives. The FDA must end its delays. This week, we are going to embark on a task that is really rare. The full U.S. Senate, this week, is going to consider three government spending bills. You say to yourself: Well, I am sure that has happened before. Yes, about 5 years ago; and since then, what we have done is wait until the very last minute when all hell is about to break loose and create omnibus spending bills. But this year we are actually going to bring an appropriation bill to the floor in the Senate. It is a cause for celebration. This package includes appropriation bills for agriculture, which funds the Food and Drug Administration. In light of the FDA's embarrassing delay in reviewing these products and keeping them away from kids, I am preparing amendments to the bill to improve regulatory and enforcement efforts. I hope my colleagues will join me in this effort to protect children from Big Tobacco. It cannot be business as usual for the Food and Drug Administration and its commissioner. We have to do something. I am glad to say that the bills we are considering this week include bills that have had strong, overwhelming bipartisan support. In addition to agriculture, it will be the military construction and veterans affairs bill and the transportation, housing, and urban development spending bill. Each bill makes significant investments in America. These bills would provide veterans with the mental health services they deserve; strengthen and improve our Nation's infrastructure; and ensure women, infants, and children can get the nutrition that they need. My colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee, led by Chair Patty Murray, my fellow Senator from the State of Washington, and Ranking Member Susan Collins, my friend and Senator from Maine, worked across the aisle to pass all 12 bills out of committee. I know that the Presiding Officer is new to the Senate, but I want to tell you, this is also new to the Senate. It has been so seldom that we have ever had two working together so well on a bipartisan basis, and I commend them both. The leaders of each subcommittee drafted bills to the levels agreed upon in the debt ceiling deal made between the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and President Biden. Remember when we were facing that debt ceiling debate and afraid that our government--maybe our economy--would shut down and Joe Biden stepped in and negotiated with the Speaker of the House, Republican Kevin McCarthy, and they came up with a spending plan on a bipartisan basis so that they could pass the bill for the debt ceiling? That was just a few months ago. Now, a handful of Republicans in the House say: Throw out the deal; let's start over--with the risk of shutting down the government as a very real possibility for them. It would be the height of irresponsibility and a painful decision that would hurt veterans, people receiving Social Security, and innocent people across America. I hope that Kevin McCarthy will stick by his agreement with President Biden, and I hope that he will tell the extremists in his caucus this is no way to run a country. The Senate is making good on its promise on this side of the Rotunda to the American people by working to fund the government through regular order through our appropriation bills. I wish our Republicans in the House could say the same. They have drafted bills to levels wildly less than those that were agreed on. Here is where they think we should make cuts: education, medical research, public safety, public health programs, and more. And so far, they have been unable to pass all of these partisan drafts out of committee. Here in the Senate, we are following regular order and working to avoid a shutdown and fund the government without interruption because we have seen the ramifications of putting politics above our duty to the American people. Shutdowns severely reduce our gross domestic product, force families to go without paychecks, and signal to our adversaries that we hesitate to make the critical investments necessary to remain competitive and keep our country secure. Last week, I was pleased to hear Senate minority leader Senator McConnell, who just left the floor, say we need to ``keep the lights on'' by funding the government through regular order. I couldn't agree with him more. I hope our House Republican colleagues will heed this message and meet with us to meet this moment in history. Today is a day of history. Let's make our own in the future in a much more positive way, and I am confident we can. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-11-pt1-PgS4340-2 | null | 6,773 |
formal | extremists | null | Islamophobic | FDA and Appropriations Now, Mr. President, on another subject, this weekend marked 2 years, the second anniversary, since the Food and Drug Administration missed a Federal court-ordered date to finish its review of vaping applications, e-cigarette applications that have illegally flooded the market in the United States. We estimate that during that 2-year period of time when the FDA refused to respond to the Federal court order, approximately 2 million American children may have started vaping; and despite missing this deadline by 2 years, the Food and Drug Administration remains nowhere close to meeting the legal mandate to regulate these addictive e-cigarettes. You see, under the law, a vaping product is required to apply first to the FDA before entering the market and prove to the Food and Drug Administration that the e-cigarette is, in the law--this is from the law--``appropriate for the protection of public health.'' They can't prove that. This has not happened. Instead, tens of thousands of dangerous, highly addictive e-cigarettes have illegally shown up on store shelves without FDA review or approval, and they have hooked a generation of kids. In fact, studies have shown that there are more vaping devices on the market today than 2 years ago when the FDA was ordered by a Federal court to do so. That is unacceptable. My office recently investigated the FDA's effectiveness in following through even after it issues a denial for a vaping application. So a company comes to the FDA, submits their product. It is supposed to show how it is consistent with public health. It fails to do so. They are told not to sell the product in America. And what do they do? We found that many FDA-denied e-cigarettes which subsequently received warning letters for continuing to sell in violation of the law still remain available. I just don't understand it. The Food and Drug Administration is cowardly, refusing to use its full arsenal of enforcement tools--fines, injunctions--for even the most flagrant cases. We also found that the FDA has only issued ``closeout letters'' to 10 percent of the tobacco products that it had warned were violating the law. The Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, has the authority to decide whether a vaping device or cigarette can be sold. If they decide it cannot be, they tell them: You have got to stop at this point. How many actually followed the warning and refused to violate the law: 1 out of 10, meaning the Agency has one of the worst records in history offollowing through and ensuring compliance with enforcement. I have referred all this information to the Department of Justice. Maybe they will take action. Let me be clear. None of the most popular e-cigarettes used by kids have been granted the authority to be sold in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, yet they remain on the market in violation of the law, putting our children and teenagers in harm's way. This isn't the only instance where the FDA's delays are dangerous. Last month, the FDA blew through a deadline to finalize rules to prohibit menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars. This regulation is also long overdue and has the potential to save thousands of lives. The FDA must end its delays. This week, we are going to embark on a task that is really rare. The full U.S. Senate, this week, is going to consider three government spending bills. You say to yourself: Well, I am sure that has happened before. Yes, about 5 years ago; and since then, what we have done is wait until the very last minute when all hell is about to break loose and create omnibus spending bills. But this year we are actually going to bring an appropriation bill to the floor in the Senate. It is a cause for celebration. This package includes appropriation bills for agriculture, which funds the Food and Drug Administration. In light of the FDA's embarrassing delay in reviewing these products and keeping them away from kids, I am preparing amendments to the bill to improve regulatory and enforcement efforts. I hope my colleagues will join me in this effort to protect children from Big Tobacco. It cannot be business as usual for the Food and Drug Administration and its commissioner. We have to do something. I am glad to say that the bills we are considering this week include bills that have had strong, overwhelming bipartisan support. In addition to agriculture, it will be the military construction and veterans affairs bill and the transportation, housing, and urban development spending bill. Each bill makes significant investments in America. These bills would provide veterans with the mental health services they deserve; strengthen and improve our Nation's infrastructure; and ensure women, infants, and children can get the nutrition that they need. My colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee, led by Chair Patty Murray, my fellow Senator from the State of Washington, and Ranking Member Susan Collins, my friend and Senator from Maine, worked across the aisle to pass all 12 bills out of committee. I know that the Presiding Officer is new to the Senate, but I want to tell you, this is also new to the Senate. It has been so seldom that we have ever had two working together so well on a bipartisan basis, and I commend them both. The leaders of each subcommittee drafted bills to the levels agreed upon in the debt ceiling deal made between the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and President Biden. Remember when we were facing that debt ceiling debate and afraid that our government--maybe our economy--would shut down and Joe Biden stepped in and negotiated with the Speaker of the House, Republican Kevin McCarthy, and they came up with a spending plan on a bipartisan basis so that they could pass the bill for the debt ceiling? That was just a few months ago. Now, a handful of Republicans in the House say: Throw out the deal; let's start over--with the risk of shutting down the government as a very real possibility for them. It would be the height of irresponsibility and a painful decision that would hurt veterans, people receiving Social Security, and innocent people across America. I hope that Kevin McCarthy will stick by his agreement with President Biden, and I hope that he will tell the extremists in his caucus this is no way to run a country. The Senate is making good on its promise on this side of the Rotunda to the American people by working to fund the government through regular order through our appropriation bills. I wish our Republicans in the House could say the same. They have drafted bills to levels wildly less than those that were agreed on. Here is where they think we should make cuts: education, medical research, public safety, public health programs, and more. And so far, they have been unable to pass all of these partisan drafts out of committee. Here in the Senate, we are following regular order and working to avoid a shutdown and fund the government without interruption because we have seen the ramifications of putting politics above our duty to the American people. Shutdowns severely reduce our gross domestic product, force families to go without paychecks, and signal to our adversaries that we hesitate to make the critical investments necessary to remain competitive and keep our country secure. Last week, I was pleased to hear Senate minority leader Senator McConnell, who just left the floor, say we need to ``keep the lights on'' by funding the government through regular order. I couldn't agree with him more. I hope our House Republican colleagues will heed this message and meet with us to meet this moment in history. Today is a day of history. Let's make our own in the future in a much more positive way, and I am confident we can. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-11-pt1-PgS4340-2 | null | 6,774 |
formal | Chicago | null | racist | Mr. President, I listened carefully to the statements made by my colleague from Kentucky, the Republican leader, Senator McConnell. I want to join in and make it clear that I agree with virtually every word he spoke concerning our relationship with Ukraine. I do want to add a footnote which he may not have added, and I want to give credit to this President currently serving, Joe Biden, who led the United States' return to NATO after the previous President's administration. There had been serious questions as to whether NATO, as an alliance, would even survive under the previous President. President Biden has told Members of the Senate and others that at the first meeting of NATO after he was elected, our allies basically sat down and said: President Biden, is America in for the long haul when it comes to NATO? And even before the Ukraine challenge, he said yes. What happened after Vladimir Putin, the war criminal, invaded Ukraine was that the members of the NATO alliance had to answer a basic question: Would we respond to the challenge? I think the record is clear. NATO, as an alliance, has never, ever been stronger than it is today. The countries that are part of it have made a commitment not only to their common defense but also to help Ukraine, in any way possible, put an end to this invasion. In fact, if you reflect on what has happened to Vladimir Putin since he invaded Ukraine a little over a year and a half ago, you realize that the world is a lot worse for him. The NATO alliance is not only strong, it is larger than ever. The accession of Finland and Sweden to join the NATO alliance was a bold, strong move that really gives notice to Vladimir Putin that his future is even more in doubt when it comes to his relationship with the West. I think, now that Sweden and Finland are now a part of NATO, to take a look at the map of Europe is to realize that the Baltic Sea is now a NATO sea with only two minor exceptions, and it means that we are stronger than ever. I agree with Senator McConnell. We need to stand behind Ukraine and the NATO alliance now more than ever, as people are making sacrifices and giving their lives to the cause of freedom and sovereignty. So I couldn't agree more with his statements. I do question, when he talks about violence in the streets of Chicago, as to why he never refers to cities in red States that are witnessing the same phenomenon going on today--in fact, even worse than in my city of Chicago that I represent. We have a crime problem in this country, and we have to deal with it. It is made more difficult and challenging because of the proliferation of guns in America. We are a nation of 320 million people, perhaps, with 400 million guns, and they are moving across State borders with abandon into the hands of people who have no business owning a gun. We could do a lot more about that right here in the Senate. I still remember that it was a little over a year ago in Highland Park, IL, when a deranged individual went on the roof of a local business, pulled out his weapon, and fired 83 rounds in 60 seconds into a crowd, killing seven innocent people and injuring dozens of others. Why in the world he should ever have had a military assault weapon is beyond me, and it is way beyond anything the Founding Fathers envisioned when they wrote the Second Amendment. We can do more and should do more to make the streets safer across America. I agree with that part of Senator McConnell's speech, but I wish he would have given us a more complete presentation of the challenge we face. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-11-pt1-PgS4340 | null | 6,775 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | Background Checks Mr. President, in May of 2019, Leilah Hernandez had her quinceanera. She was in a bedazzled green gown. She looked absolutely magnificent. She was having a great sophomore year in high school. She was playing basketball, No. 23. She had a lot of friends. One friend said that Leilah is just one of these people ``full of joy and happiness. She knew how to make somebody's bad day turn into a good day.'' In September of that year, 2019, Leilah went to a car dealership in the Midland-Odessa area of Texas. Her 18-year-old brother Nathan was buying a truck. This was a big deal for this family. I don't know if it was the whole family, but her mom was there, Nathan was there, she was there, and her 9-year-old brother was there. And I believe that they were emerging from the dealership. They heard gunshots. Her mother took the younger brother--the 9-year-old--and they ducked underneath a car. Nathan, 18, all he could do was just wrap his hands around Leilah. But the shooting was relentless. Nathan was hit in the arm, but Leilah was hit closer to the neck. Leilah's last words in the embrace of her brother were ``Help me, help me.'' She was one of seven who died in the Midland-Odessa mass shooting. Thirty-two people were shot. A lot of them, like Nathan, survived, many with injuries that will impact them for the rest of their life. But Leilah Hernandez, just a few months from her quinceanera, died that day. The young man who shot her was ineligible to own a weapon. He had serious mental illness--serious enough that he was on the list of individuals who was prohibited from buying a weapon. He had tried to buy a weapon, but he had been denied when he tried to do it at a licensed gun dealer. He is one of millions of Americans who have been stopped from buying a gun because they are a felon or they are seriously mentally ill. But this young man was still able, rather easily, to get a weapon. Why is that? Well, it is because many of our weapons in this country are sold without background checks. What happened in this case? How did this young man with a serious history of mental illness get his hands on a powerful weapon that allowed him to kill Leilah and six others? Well, the story runs through a man named Marcus Braziel. Marcus Braziel was a gun dealer. No doubt, he was a gun dealer. He might not have had a brick-and-mortar store, but Mr. Braziel was regularly selling guns. In a 3-year period of time, he bought 90-some-odd guns and resold 70 of them. In the court papers that were part of his arrest and conviction, he admitted that he routinely bought firearm firing mechanisms, termed ``lower receivers,'' and used milling equipment to build them into full-fledged guns, and then sold the completed weapons, each one for about a profit of $100 to $200. He listed his firearms on armslist.com, and then he conducted the sales in the parking lot of a local sporting goods store or sometimes out of his garage. He was a gun dealer, but he never performed background checks because he didn't get licensed. And when he advertised a weapon online, Seth Ator, prohibited from buying a gun from a brick-and-mortar store, answered the ad, bought the weapon, and used it to kill Leilah Hernandez and shoot 32 other people. This, unfortunately, is not the exception. This is, in America, the rule today. Twenty-two percent of gun owners report that they obtained their weapons without a background check, and an analysis of gun sale ads from 2018 to 2020 revealed that the majority of ads were being placed by people like Mr. Braziel, unlicensed sellers not required to do background checks. So what that means is that there are tens of thousands of guns, perhaps more, in this country, every single year, being not just sold without background checks but being sold to individuals who are prohibited from buying those weapons, because that is exactly where those people go. People like Seth Ator, the shooter in Midland-Odessa, they know that this black market exists. They know there are people on armslist.com who will willingly sell them weapons without a background check. So, when they get stopped from buying a gun at a gun store, they go and buy one online. That is the bad news. The good news is that Republicans and Democrats in the Senate and House recognized this problem, and as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, last year, we updated the definition of a gun dealer to make it crystal clear that people like Mr. Braziel need to get a license and they need to conduct background checks. What we did was to basically clarify that it doesn't need to be your full-time job. But so long as you are selling guns predominantly for a profit, you have to get licensed. You have to perform background checks. The Biden administration, 2 weeks ago, released a draft rule implementing that change that we voted for on a bipartisan basis in the Senate. An analysis of the statutory change that we voted for and the rule that the Biden administration has proposed suggests that up to 328,000 additional dealers could be required to perform background checks. Now, even if those dealers are only conducting a handful of sales a year--and most of these are probably conducting dozens of sales a year, either at gun shows or online on sites like armslist.com--we are talking about millions of guns--millions of guns that right now are being sold outside the background check system and that will now be sold inside the background check system. That is a big deal, because that shooter in Midland is not the exception. Like I said, unfortunately, he is the rule. So by having so many more guns go through the background check system and really closing off the ways that felons, criminals, and people with serious mental illness can buy guns, you are saving lives. Maybe Leilah Hernandez would be alive today. She probably would be if this rule had been in place and Mr. Braziel had looked at that definition and come to the conclusion that he needed to get licensed. Admittedly, today, the definition is a little fuzzy, and without a rule making it clear what constitutes being a dealer and what does not, it is even harder for individuals out there to decide whether they need to be licensed or not. Now Mr. Braziel's case is a pretty clear one. He obviously should have known that he was a gun dealer. That is why he got prosecuted and put in jail for the actions that led up to the murder of Leilah Hernandez. But many other Americans may not know that they need to be licensed. Now, with this rule that the Biden administration has put forward, they will know, and they will get licensed. And so I hope that my colleagues will learn about this rule, that my Republican colleagues will understand how far it goes and how far it does not go. This does not mean that an individual who is just selling a gun to a family member is going to have to get licensed. That individual is not a dealer. It doesn't mean that someone who is just liquidating their collection of firearms has to be licensed. That person is not a gun dealer. The rule makes it very clear who is a dealer based upon their desire to earn a profit, based upon whether they have the trappings of a business, based upon the places where they are selling weapons, where they are more likely to be strangers, on whom they would need to have a background check to understand whether they are selling to a responsible individual. Those people have to be licensed. But there are lots of people who are selling one or two or three guns a year who likely don't have to be licensed under this rule. So I hope my colleagues will do their own research, not just listen to the spin of advocacy groups, because I think if you do your own research, you will find out that this is exactly what Americans want us to be doing. They want us to be making sure that when there are commercial transactions of weapons, there is a background check. By the way, the background check takes 5 minutes. When it doesn't take 5 minutes, that generally is for a reason--that the individual likely has a more complicated mental health or criminal history that has to be unwound. So I am really excited for the Biden administration's very appropriate steps to implement this provision of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and I would just finally note that it is the latest in a series of announcements making clear that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act has had a substantial and important impact. Since the passage of the BSCA, almost 1,000 transactions of weapons to young buyers--those under 21--have been denied. We put in place enhanced background checks for 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds when they are buying rifles and assault weapons. And that additional background check has already identified 1,000 people all across the country, young people who would have gotten the weapon had it not been for the advanced background check, but we found out they had a disqualifying record--a serious mental illness or undiscovered criminal conviction--and they didn't get the weapon. That is really good news. Second, more than 100 defendants all across the country have been charged with new BSCA violations of gun trafficking. Gun trafficking wasn't a Federal crime until we passed that law, and now it is. Over 100 cases have been brought against defendants for violations of trafficking firearms. Prosecutions against unlicensed dealers, even before the Biden administration's announcement of the rule, were up by 52 percent. Lastly, the administration has made 49 awards for red flag incentive grants--$231 million. Those funds have helped States implement existing red flag laws. But we stood here on the Senate floor and said: We bet you that States are going to pass new red flag laws or stronger red flag laws in part because of the money they are getting from the Federal Government. That is exactly what happened. Just in the last year, Michigan, Colorado, and Minnesota--to name three States--have passed new red flag laws or strengthened existing red flag laws that will now have additional resources to get the job done. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act doesn't do everything we need to do, not even close. We need to have universal background checks. We need to get assault weapons off the street. But we did show that Republicans and Democrats can step up and make meaningful changes in the law to protect people from gun violence. The Biden administration's rule implementing the change of the definition of a gun dealer is going to mean that millions of gun sales that 2 years ago were made without a background check are now done with a background check. That means a lot fewer dangerous people get guns in this country. That is good news for everybody. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-11-pt1-PgS4345-2 | null | 6,776 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Background Checks Mr. President, in May of 2019, Leilah Hernandez had her quinceanera. She was in a bedazzled green gown. She looked absolutely magnificent. She was having a great sophomore year in high school. She was playing basketball, No. 23. She had a lot of friends. One friend said that Leilah is just one of these people ``full of joy and happiness. She knew how to make somebody's bad day turn into a good day.'' In September of that year, 2019, Leilah went to a car dealership in the Midland-Odessa area of Texas. Her 18-year-old brother Nathan was buying a truck. This was a big deal for this family. I don't know if it was the whole family, but her mom was there, Nathan was there, she was there, and her 9-year-old brother was there. And I believe that they were emerging from the dealership. They heard gunshots. Her mother took the younger brother--the 9-year-old--and they ducked underneath a car. Nathan, 18, all he could do was just wrap his hands around Leilah. But the shooting was relentless. Nathan was hit in the arm, but Leilah was hit closer to the neck. Leilah's last words in the embrace of her brother were ``Help me, help me.'' She was one of seven who died in the Midland-Odessa mass shooting. Thirty-two people were shot. A lot of them, like Nathan, survived, many with injuries that will impact them for the rest of their life. But Leilah Hernandez, just a few months from her quinceanera, died that day. The young man who shot her was ineligible to own a weapon. He had serious mental illness--serious enough that he was on the list of individuals who was prohibited from buying a weapon. He had tried to buy a weapon, but he had been denied when he tried to do it at a licensed gun dealer. He is one of millions of Americans who have been stopped from buying a gun because they are a felon or they are seriously mentally ill. But this young man was still able, rather easily, to get a weapon. Why is that? Well, it is because many of our weapons in this country are sold without background checks. What happened in this case? How did this young man with a serious history of mental illness get his hands on a powerful weapon that allowed him to kill Leilah and six others? Well, the story runs through a man named Marcus Braziel. Marcus Braziel was a gun dealer. No doubt, he was a gun dealer. He might not have had a brick-and-mortar store, but Mr. Braziel was regularly selling guns. In a 3-year period of time, he bought 90-some-odd guns and resold 70 of them. In the court papers that were part of his arrest and conviction, he admitted that he routinely bought firearm firing mechanisms, termed ``lower receivers,'' and used milling equipment to build them into full-fledged guns, and then sold the completed weapons, each one for about a profit of $100 to $200. He listed his firearms on armslist.com, and then he conducted the sales in the parking lot of a local sporting goods store or sometimes out of his garage. He was a gun dealer, but he never performed background checks because he didn't get licensed. And when he advertised a weapon online, Seth Ator, prohibited from buying a gun from a brick-and-mortar store, answered the ad, bought the weapon, and used it to kill Leilah Hernandez and shoot 32 other people. This, unfortunately, is not the exception. This is, in America, the rule today. Twenty-two percent of gun owners report that they obtained their weapons without a background check, and an analysis of gun sale ads from 2018 to 2020 revealed that the majority of ads were being placed by people like Mr. Braziel, unlicensed sellers not required to do background checks. So what that means is that there are tens of thousands of guns, perhaps more, in this country, every single year, being not just sold without background checks but being sold to individuals who are prohibited from buying those weapons, because that is exactly where those people go. People like Seth Ator, the shooter in Midland-Odessa, they know that this black market exists. They know there are people on armslist.com who will willingly sell them weapons without a background check. So, when they get stopped from buying a gun at a gun store, they go and buy one online. That is the bad news. The good news is that Republicans and Democrats in the Senate and House recognized this problem, and as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, last year, we updated the definition of a gun dealer to make it crystal clear that people like Mr. Braziel need to get a license and they need to conduct background checks. What we did was to basically clarify that it doesn't need to be your full-time job. But so long as you are selling guns predominantly for a profit, you have to get licensed. You have to perform background checks. The Biden administration, 2 weeks ago, released a draft rule implementing that change that we voted for on a bipartisan basis in the Senate. An analysis of the statutory change that we voted for and the rule that the Biden administration has proposed suggests that up to 328,000 additional dealers could be required to perform background checks. Now, even if those dealers are only conducting a handful of sales a year--and most of these are probably conducting dozens of sales a year, either at gun shows or online on sites like armslist.com--we are talking about millions of guns--millions of guns that right now are being sold outside the background check system and that will now be sold inside the background check system. That is a big deal, because that shooter in Midland is not the exception. Like I said, unfortunately, he is the rule. So by having so many more guns go through the background check system and really closing off the ways that felons, criminals, and people with serious mental illness can buy guns, you are saving lives. Maybe Leilah Hernandez would be alive today. She probably would be if this rule had been in place and Mr. Braziel had looked at that definition and come to the conclusion that he needed to get licensed. Admittedly, today, the definition is a little fuzzy, and without a rule making it clear what constitutes being a dealer and what does not, it is even harder for individuals out there to decide whether they need to be licensed or not. Now Mr. Braziel's case is a pretty clear one. He obviously should have known that he was a gun dealer. That is why he got prosecuted and put in jail for the actions that led up to the murder of Leilah Hernandez. But many other Americans may not know that they need to be licensed. Now, with this rule that the Biden administration has put forward, they will know, and they will get licensed. And so I hope that my colleagues will learn about this rule, that my Republican colleagues will understand how far it goes and how far it does not go. This does not mean that an individual who is just selling a gun to a family member is going to have to get licensed. That individual is not a dealer. It doesn't mean that someone who is just liquidating their collection of firearms has to be licensed. That person is not a gun dealer. The rule makes it very clear who is a dealer based upon their desire to earn a profit, based upon whether they have the trappings of a business, based upon the places where they are selling weapons, where they are more likely to be strangers, on whom they would need to have a background check to understand whether they are selling to a responsible individual. Those people have to be licensed. But there are lots of people who are selling one or two or three guns a year who likely don't have to be licensed under this rule. So I hope my colleagues will do their own research, not just listen to the spin of advocacy groups, because I think if you do your own research, you will find out that this is exactly what Americans want us to be doing. They want us to be making sure that when there are commercial transactions of weapons, there is a background check. By the way, the background check takes 5 minutes. When it doesn't take 5 minutes, that generally is for a reason--that the individual likely has a more complicated mental health or criminal history that has to be unwound. So I am really excited for the Biden administration's very appropriate steps to implement this provision of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and I would just finally note that it is the latest in a series of announcements making clear that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act has had a substantial and important impact. Since the passage of the BSCA, almost 1,000 transactions of weapons to young buyers--those under 21--have been denied. We put in place enhanced background checks for 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds when they are buying rifles and assault weapons. And that additional background check has already identified 1,000 people all across the country, young people who would have gotten the weapon had it not been for the advanced background check, but we found out they had a disqualifying record--a serious mental illness or undiscovered criminal conviction--and they didn't get the weapon. That is really good news. Second, more than 100 defendants all across the country have been charged with new BSCA violations of gun trafficking. Gun trafficking wasn't a Federal crime until we passed that law, and now it is. Over 100 cases have been brought against defendants for violations of trafficking firearms. Prosecutions against unlicensed dealers, even before the Biden administration's announcement of the rule, were up by 52 percent. Lastly, the administration has made 49 awards for red flag incentive grants--$231 million. Those funds have helped States implement existing red flag laws. But we stood here on the Senate floor and said: We bet you that States are going to pass new red flag laws or stronger red flag laws in part because of the money they are getting from the Federal Government. That is exactly what happened. Just in the last year, Michigan, Colorado, and Minnesota--to name three States--have passed new red flag laws or strengthened existing red flag laws that will now have additional resources to get the job done. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act doesn't do everything we need to do, not even close. We need to have universal background checks. We need to get assault weapons off the street. But we did show that Republicans and Democrats can step up and make meaningful changes in the law to protect people from gun violence. The Biden administration's rule implementing the change of the definition of a gun dealer is going to mean that millions of gun sales that 2 years ago were made without a background check are now done with a background check. That means a lot fewer dangerous people get guns in this country. That is good news for everybody. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-11-pt1-PgS4345-2 | null | 6,777 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a great Montanan, and a national champion for our access to public lands. For his entire life, Land Tawney has fought to ensure that every Montanan and every American is able to experience the joys that our rivers, streams, and public lands have to offer. For the last 10 years he has led this charge from the helm of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, an organization that was once volunteer based and local, but is now a leading advocacy group for hunters and anglers in 48 States and two Canadian provinces. But unfortunately for us, Land recently announced that he will be leaving Backcountry Hunters and Anglers for greener pastures and wider trails. While I am sure that we haven't heard the last of Land Tawney he will certainly be missed by many Montanans and sportsmen and women across the Nation. In his tenure as president and CEO, Land was able to grow BHA to a community with more than half a million members. He played a key role in helping pass my Great American Outdoors Act and permanently reauthorizing and fully funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund. I am proud to call Land a friend, but more importantly, I am proud of the things we have accomplished in Congress with the support of Land and the BHA. He is a fierce advocate for preserving access. He is a builder of broad coalitions. And he is someone that you always want on your team. I am going to miss Land at BHA, but I am looking forward to seeing what is next. Thank you, Land. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. TESTER | Senate | CREC-2023-09-11-pt1-PgS4352-3 | null | 6,778 |
formal | XX | null | transphobic | The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are ordered, or votes objected to under clause 6 of rule XX. The House will resume proceedings on postponed questions at a later time. | 2020-01-06 | The SPEAKER pro tempore | House | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgH4239-5 | null | 6,779 |
formal | XX | null | transphobic | The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3152) to impose sanctions with respect to countries, individuals, and entities that engage in any effort to acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or deploy Iranian missiles and related goods and technology, including materials and equipment, and for other purposes, as amended, on which the yeas and nays were ordered. | 2020-01-06 | The SPEAKER pro tempore | House | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgH4256-4 | null | 6,780 |
formal | terrorism | null | Islamophobic | The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 589) to impose sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran and the President of Iran and their respective offices for human rights abuses and support for terrorism, as amended, on which the yeas and nays were ordered. | 2020-01-06 | The SPEAKER pro tempore | House | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgH4257 | null | 6,781 |
formal | XX | null | transphobic | The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfinished business is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 589) to impose sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran and the President of Iran and their respective offices for human rights abuses and support for terrorism, as amended, on which the yeas and nays were ordered. | 2020-01-06 | The SPEAKER pro tempore | House | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgH4257 | null | 6,782 |
formal | Cleveland | null | racist | Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-1831. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major final rule -- Private Fund Advisers; Documentation of Registered Investment Adviser Compliance Reviews [Release No.: IA-6383; File No.: S7-03-22] (RIN: 3235-AN07) received August 25, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-1832. A letter from the Senior Policy Advisor, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations (RIN: 1235-AA40) received August 23, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. EC-1833. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: DDTC 23-046, pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1834. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: DDTC 23-028, pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1835. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: DDTC 22-077, pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1836. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: DDTC 23-036, pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1837. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: DDTC 20-093, pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-1838. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Harbor, NY [Docket Number USCG-2023- 0308] (RIN: 625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1839. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kaiser Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Grosse Pointe Park, MI [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0616] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1840. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Henderson Bay, Henderson Harbor, NY [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0309] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1841. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Mercury Powerboat Race; Sheboygan Harbor, Sheboygan, Wisconsin [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0490] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1842. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 62, Elliot Bay, Seattle, Washington [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0614] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1843. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0580] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1844. A letter from the Legal Tech, CG-LRA, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Marysville Funfest Fireworks, St. Clair River; Marysville, MI [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0375] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1845. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Ohio River Mile Markers 90.4-91, Wheeling, WV [Docket Number: USCG-2023- 0610] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1846. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0623] (RIN: 1625-AA00] received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1847. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone, Upper Mississippi River MM 660.5-659.5, Lansing, IA [USCG-USCG- 2023-0664] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1848. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Ohio River, Mile Markers 46 to 46.5, St. Albans, WV [Docket Number: USCG- 2023-0648] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1849. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0075] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1850. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0015] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1851. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0355] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1852. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5-1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO [Docket Number: USCG-2023- 0457] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1853. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0353] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1854. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; San Francisco Giants Drone Display; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0454] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1855. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Sausalito Fireworks Display; San Francisco Bay, Sausalito, CA [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0415] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1856. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Illinois River Mile Markers 163.3 to 162.7, Peoria, IL [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0229] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1857. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulated Navigation Area; Hampton Roads, VA [USCG-2023-0059] (RIN: 1625-AA11) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1858. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Chinese Harbor; Santa Cruz Island, California [Docket Number: USCG- 2023-0009] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1859. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Nitro, WV [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0354] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1860. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0560] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1861. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0569] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1862. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Special Local Regulation; Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, CA [Docket Number USCG-2023-0473] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1863. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Delaware River, Fireworks Display, Philadelphia, PA [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0557] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1864. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone, Upper Mississippi River MM 660.5-659.5, Lansing, IA [USCG-USCG- 2023-0564] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1865. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro Bay, CA [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0528] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1866. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone' Delaware River, Cheste, PA [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0574] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1867. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Ohio River MM 469.5-470.5 and Licking River MM 0.0 to 0.3, Cincinnati, OH [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0256] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1868. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Mile Markers 41.5 to 42.5, Nitro, WV [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0613] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1869. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX [Docket Number: USCG-2023-0463] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 29, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1870. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2023-0934; Project Identifier AD-2022-01443-T; Amendment 39-22503; AD 2023-14- 03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1871. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-277; Point Lay, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0430; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-75] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received August 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1872. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Renaming of Restricted Areas R- 6602A, R-6602B, and R-6602C; Fort Pickett, VA [Docket No.: FAA-2023-1534; Airspace Docket No.: 23-AEA-11] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received August 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1873. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-282; Ruby, AK [Docket No.: FAA- 2022-0221; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-77] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1874. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-719 in the Vicinity of Sitka, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2022-0429; Airspace Docket No.: 21-AAL-40] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received August 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1875. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-226; Central, AK [Docket No.: FAA- 2022-0197; Airspace Docket No.: 21-AAL-17] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-1876. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-380; Emmonak, AK [Docket No. FAA-2022-0245; Airspace Docket No.: 19-AAL-49] (RIN: 2120- AA66) received August 22, 2023, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgH4260-3 | null | 6,783 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. SMITH of Missouri: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3784. A bill to amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft; with an amendment (Rept. 118-191). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. SMITH of Missouri: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3667. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised; with an amendment (Rept. 118-192). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgH4261 | null | 6,784 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Pursuant to clause 7(c)(1) of rule XII and Section 3(c) of H. Res. 5 the following statements are submitted regarding (1) the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution and (2) the single subject of the bill or joint resolution. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | House | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgH4264-2 | null | 6,785 |
formal | extremist | null | Islamophobic | Appropriations Mr. President, on another matter, after a lot of hard work and compromise by appropriators on both sides--a salute goes to Patty Murray and Susan Collins--today, the Senate will take up the first procedural vote on a package of three appropriations bills: MILCON-Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Transportation-HUD. Each of these bills passed unanimously out of committee, so I hope they will have strong bipartisan support here on the floor. And I mentioned both Chair Murray and Vice Chair Collins. I want to also thank all of the members of the Appropriations Committee for their great work. None of it was easy. They deserve great credit. The Senate appropriations, thus far, has been the gold standard for good governance. All 12 appropriations bills passed through regular order, with Democratic chairs and Republican ranking members working together to move bills forward. As the Senate continues the work of funding the government, the House gavels back in today with one very important responsibility: following the Senate's example and working in a bipartisan fashion to prevent a government shutdown. The American people don't want a shutdown. It would undo so much of our progress to lower costs, create millions and millions of jobs, and help our economy recover from the pandemic. So I, once again, implore the House Republican leadership to reject all-or-nothing tactics, to reject unrealistic expectations, and refuse to cave to the extremist demands we are hearing from 30 or so Members way out on the fringe. There is only one way we will avoid a costly government shutdown: bipartisanship. It is as simple as that. We have seen bipartisanship work in the Senate, and now the House must follow suit. I yield the floor. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4360-2 | null | 6,786 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | Ukraine Mr. President, now on another matter, I have spoken in recent days about the most common arguments deployed against U.S. assistance to the fight against Putin in Ukraine and how they fall short. Today, I would like to address the misconception that America's lethal aid lacks necessary accountability and protections against misuse. The United States probably has a deeper understanding of how Ukraine is using weapons provided by the United States and our allies than we have had with any other partner nation, period. There are many reasons for this. First, Ukraine is not Iraq or Afghanistan; it is a modern democracy, firmly committed to integration with the West. Second, Russia's escalation last year led to a political sea change in how Ukraine treats corruption. Today, corruption and misuse of funds or weapons can mean the death of loved ones or imperil critical Western support. I am not saying that corruption has vanished. Even in the worst conflicts or most advanced democracies, human nature remains. But the cost calculus has changed, and robust, independent anti-corruption bodies are making a difference. Third, American diplomats, military officers, and USAID employees have finally returned to Kyiv. Their presence allows for more oversight and accountability of our assistance. Senators who have visited the American-led headquarters in Germany and seen the professional, multinational effort supporting Ukraine firsthand have come away impressed. They have also been impressed by LTG Tony Aguto, the senior American officer who runs this effort and was confirmed by the Senate last year by a voice vote. Through these coalition efforts, we have unprecedented insight into how nearly 30 types of Western weapons systems and vehicles are being used by Ukraine, often down to the serial number. Take for example an American-led effort in Poland that remotely assists Ukrainian units on the frontlines to maintain and prepare various weapons and vehicles. When trouble arises, Ukrainian units have every incentive to share data, photos, and video in real time about the status of their weapons and benefit from engineering solutions we have provided to help maintain and prepare these weapons out in the field. This is a win-win. The United States gets unprecedented insight into how our weapons are being used--often overused--in combat, which helps us improve and maintain America's own arsenal. U.S. forces also get a unique view into the situation on the battlefield and the challenges Ukrainian forces are facing. Given his oversight role and regular contact with Ukrainian commanders, I have requested the administration make Lieutenant General Aguto available to brief Senators on these insights. Finally, here in the Senate, Ranking Member Risch, Ranking Member Wicker, Vice Chairman Collins, and Vice Chairman Rubio have been conducting proactive oversight based on lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan. We have ensured that $50 million was included in previous supplementals specifically to conduct oversight of assistance to Ukraine. We have added dozens of transparency and reporting requirements so Congress has more insight than ever. Tomorrow, my colleagues will have an opportunity to learn even more. At my request, the inspectors general for the Pentagon, the State Department, and USAID will come to brief Republican Senators on the state of their own independent oversight of these assistance efforts. Already, as the State Department's IG put it, ``Our completed work has not substantiated any allegations of diversion.'' So it is my hope that each of our colleagues will take the opportunity to get the facts from these independent auditors. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4360-5 | null | 6,787 |
formal | single | null | homophobic | Energy Mr. President, now on one final matter, across the country, the end of summer gave working families gas prices near alltime highs, beyond just a seasonal swing. Last week, Washington Democrats opened a new front in their war on affordable and abundant American energy. The Biden administration announced the withdrawal of more than 13 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve from oil and gas leasing and canceled--canceled--seven oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The President calls this move a necessary step to ``meet the urgency of the climate crisis,'' but any serious observer would call it bad news for families trying to make ends meet. Last fiscal year, under President Biden's stranglehold, the number of new Federal acres leased plummeted. Comparing the first 30 months of each administration, onshore leasing is down from 67 sales under the previous administration to a mere 9 sales under President Biden--67 sales down to 9 under this administration. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has let a 5-year plan for offshore energy production--required by law--to expire over a year ago with no new plan in sight. In other words, there are no new offshore energy leases in the hopper. Now, Congress has exercised its authority and forced the President to reinstate an offshore lease it had already canceled, but in response, his administration put 6 million acres of the sale off limits to oil and gas exploration. Senate Democrats have been more than willing to tow the party line. Last year, every single one of our Democratic colleagues voted against Senator Barrasso's effort to require dependable onshore leasing, and every single one voted against Senator Kennedy's measure to restore certainty to offshore leasing. Freezing the development of clean and reliable energy here at home does nothing more than kick production of more expensive and less reliable fuels into overdrive overseas. You can guarantee fuels won't be climate-conscious or environmentally sound when they come from hostile regimes overseas. The cost of Washington Democrats' shortsighted obsession is measured in higher costs at the pump, higher home heating and cooling bills, and greater reliance on foreign energy. By outsourcing our energy policy to the radical environmentalists, the Biden administration is literally outsourcing America's energy security. Our Nation really deserves better. I suggest the absence of a quorum. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4361 | null | 6,788 |
formal | working families | null | racist | Energy Mr. President, now on one final matter, across the country, the end of summer gave working families gas prices near alltime highs, beyond just a seasonal swing. Last week, Washington Democrats opened a new front in their war on affordable and abundant American energy. The Biden administration announced the withdrawal of more than 13 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve from oil and gas leasing and canceled--canceled--seven oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The President calls this move a necessary step to ``meet the urgency of the climate crisis,'' but any serious observer would call it bad news for families trying to make ends meet. Last fiscal year, under President Biden's stranglehold, the number of new Federal acres leased plummeted. Comparing the first 30 months of each administration, onshore leasing is down from 67 sales under the previous administration to a mere 9 sales under President Biden--67 sales down to 9 under this administration. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has let a 5-year plan for offshore energy production--required by law--to expire over a year ago with no new plan in sight. In other words, there are no new offshore energy leases in the hopper. Now, Congress has exercised its authority and forced the President to reinstate an offshore lease it had already canceled, but in response, his administration put 6 million acres of the sale off limits to oil and gas exploration. Senate Democrats have been more than willing to tow the party line. Last year, every single one of our Democratic colleagues voted against Senator Barrasso's effort to require dependable onshore leasing, and every single one voted against Senator Kennedy's measure to restore certainty to offshore leasing. Freezing the development of clean and reliable energy here at home does nothing more than kick production of more expensive and less reliable fuels into overdrive overseas. You can guarantee fuels won't be climate-conscious or environmentally sound when they come from hostile regimes overseas. The cost of Washington Democrats' shortsighted obsession is measured in higher costs at the pump, higher home heating and cooling bills, and greater reliance on foreign energy. By outsourcing our energy policy to the radical environmentalists, the Biden administration is literally outsourcing America's energy security. Our Nation really deserves better. I suggest the absence of a quorum. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4361 | null | 6,789 |
formal | Chicago | null | racist | Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, for nearly three decades, the crack of the bat, the smell of fresh cut grass, the greening of the ivy, and the sound of Pat Hughes' voice reporting from the ``beautiful and historic Wrigley Field'' has let Cubs fans far and wide know, it is time for baseball. This July, Pat Hughes--the voice of Cubs baseball and a Chicago legend--was awarded the 2023 Ford C. Frick Award by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY--the highest honor in broadcasting. Born in Tucson, AZ, Pat was raised in San Jose, CA. His father worked in the education department at San Jose State University, where Pat would later enroll. Pat would frequent the university's sporting events with his father and brother, smitten by the cadre of future greats that took the field for the Spartans. At around 17 years old, he realized he wasn't quite good enough to make a career playing, but his passion for sports fueled his determination to find a sports career. Just hours before Pat's acceptance speech at Cooperstown, he recounted that, ``It kind of feels a little bit surreal. As if it's almost happening to someone else, and I'm just kind of watching.'' Ironically, watching on sidelines was where Pat's broadcasting career began. At San Jose State University, while sitting on the bench for his college basketball team, he started to announce the game unfolding in front of him before his first listening audience: the other benchwarmers on the team. One of his teammates complimented Pat's knack for play-by-play. Once basketball season was over, Pat called his first baseball game, San Jose State versus the University of California Santa Barbara. In 1978, Pat graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in radio/TV journalism and began his baseball broadcasting career for a minor league team: the San Jose Missions. After a season with the Columbus Clippers, he joined the Minnesota Twins broadcast team in 1983 before moving to Milwaukee just a year later, where he called Brewers games on radio with Milwaukee legend Bob Uecker. I first heard Pat when my son Paul enrolled at Marquette University. Back then, Pat was calling basketball games for Marquette, and even then, Pat had the distinct style that we all have come to appreciate. Pat would go on to call basketball games for Marquette for 16 seasons, including years spent alongside local legend, Coach Al McGuire. Since 1996, Pat has been the radio play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs. The 2022 season marked the 40th consecutive year that Hughes served as a Major League Baseball announcer. With nearly three decades in Chicago, Pat is a Cubs institution. And, not only has he been a fixture in Wrigley since 1996, he almost never misses work. For nearly 11 years, he called nearly every inning of every Cubs game before he finally took a day off. A student of the game and a master of his craft, Pat regularly studied broadcasters he admired. He would listen to recordings of games that he called, analyze the modulation of his voice, eliminate filler, and perfect his catchphrases, setting the standard of meticulous preparation that he carries with him today. And just like the benchwarmer back in the 70s that called the basketball game, Pat seizes every moment. Never one to rest on his laurels, when Pat learned that he would be the just the third broadcaster to be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame, he went right back to calling the play, completely awestruck, but like the true professional he is, he never missed a beat. And little did he know that just a few months later, he would be getting the call from Cooperstown. Pat lives his life play-by-play--staying in the moment, constantly improving, and transporting Cubs fans everywhere to Wrigley Field with his distinctive voice. During Pat's acceptance speech in Cooperstown, he thanked Cubs fans for making him part of the Cubs family, inviting him to graduations, bar mitzvahs, and birthdays. And he was quick to give credit to the line-up of broadcasters that he deeply admired. Many remember Pat's time in the booth with Cubs Hall of Famer, the late Ron Santo, his broadcasting partner from 1996 until 2010. The ``Pat and Ron'' show was a favorite for the fans as Hughes worked well with the former third baseman, who wasn't shy to hide his love for the Cubs. A nine-time winner of the Illinois Sportscaster of the Year Award, Pat also won three straight Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year Awards from 1990-92. He has called more than 6,000 MLB games, including eight no-hitters, the 25-inning White Sox v. Brewers contest in 1984 that was the longest game in American League history, and Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game in 1998. On November 2, 2016, when the Chicago Cubs ended a 108-year drought by winning game seven of the World Series, it was Pat who called the final out. He will forever be a part of Chicago Cubs history, and just as Pat studied other broadcasters, his legacy will be one to learn from. I congratulate Pat; his wife Trish; their daughters Janell and Amber; and his entire family on this achievement. Cubs fans everywhere are flying the W for you. And, as Pat would say, ``Get out the tape measure, Long Gone!''--all the way to Cooperstown. | 2020-01-06 | Mr. DURBIN | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4381 | null | 6,790 |
formal | Detroit | null | racist | Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I rise today to honor an accomplished and highly regarded leader in Michigan's labor movement, David Hecker, president of the American Federation of Teachers--AFT--Michigan. David has made an immeasurable impact on the State of Michigan and its many educators and healthcare providers over the past 40 years, and it is a privilege to recognize him here today and celebrate his upcoming retirement. David's engagement with the labor movement first began in 1977, when he became a member of AFT Local 3220, a union of graduate assistants at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned his Ph.D. in industrial relations. Following his graduation, David's commitment to strengthening the labor movement continued to grow, serving as the executive assistant to the president of the Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO from 1986 to 1996, where he worked to protect the welfare of Michigan's labor force and support the activities of local unions. David's history with the Michigan chapter of the AFT began with his service as secretary-treasurer for the organization in the late 1990s. In 2001, David was named the president of AFT Michigan, a role which he has occupied with distinction since. Under his leadership, AFT Michigan has organized many new locals that represent thousands of Michiganders working in public education and healthcare, in addition to expanding partnerships in the State and overall strengthening Michigan's labor movement. In 2004, David expanded his involvement with the labor movement to a national level, and began his service as a vice president of the national AFT, which included serving on the AFT executive committee and cochairing the AFT organizing committee. For many years, he has been a member of the Michigan State AFL-CIO and Metro Detroit AFL-CIO's executive mommittees and has also been a member of AFT delegations to the Education International World Congress, worked with the National Union of Teachers in England, the Cambodian Independent Teachers Union, and higher education unions in Israel and the occupied territories. David's legacy of leadership and service expands beyond the labor movement. His work includes serving as the chair of Community in Schools Michigan and the Green and Health Schools Coalition; as cochair of the Metropolitan Affairs Corporation; on the boards of Promote the Vote, the Michigan League for Public Policy, the Education Alliance of Michigan and New Detroit; and finally, as an officer-at-large of the Michigan Democratic Party. I cannot understate the impact that David Hecker has had on Michigan's workforce and labor movement. A lifelong trade unionist, he has over these many years steadfastly promoted positive change in our communities and created a model for public service that is unmatched. Though his leadership at the American Federation of Teachers Michigan will be sorely missed, his legacy will most certainly endure and continue to inspire. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4382-2 | null | 6,791 |
formal | welfare | null | racist | Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I rise today to honor an accomplished and highly regarded leader in Michigan's labor movement, David Hecker, president of the American Federation of Teachers--AFT--Michigan. David has made an immeasurable impact on the State of Michigan and its many educators and healthcare providers over the past 40 years, and it is a privilege to recognize him here today and celebrate his upcoming retirement. David's engagement with the labor movement first began in 1977, when he became a member of AFT Local 3220, a union of graduate assistants at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned his Ph.D. in industrial relations. Following his graduation, David's commitment to strengthening the labor movement continued to grow, serving as the executive assistant to the president of the Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO from 1986 to 1996, where he worked to protect the welfare of Michigan's labor force and support the activities of local unions. David's history with the Michigan chapter of the AFT began with his service as secretary-treasurer for the organization in the late 1990s. In 2001, David was named the president of AFT Michigan, a role which he has occupied with distinction since. Under his leadership, AFT Michigan has organized many new locals that represent thousands of Michiganders working in public education and healthcare, in addition to expanding partnerships in the State and overall strengthening Michigan's labor movement. In 2004, David expanded his involvement with the labor movement to a national level, and began his service as a vice president of the national AFT, which included serving on the AFT executive committee and cochairing the AFT organizing committee. For many years, he has been a member of the Michigan State AFL-CIO and Metro Detroit AFL-CIO's executive mommittees and has also been a member of AFT delegations to the Education International World Congress, worked with the National Union of Teachers in England, the Cambodian Independent Teachers Union, and higher education unions in Israel and the occupied territories. David's legacy of leadership and service expands beyond the labor movement. His work includes serving as the chair of Community in Schools Michigan and the Green and Health Schools Coalition; as cochair of the Metropolitan Affairs Corporation; on the boards of Promote the Vote, the Michigan League for Public Policy, the Education Alliance of Michigan and New Detroit; and finally, as an officer-at-large of the Michigan Democratic Party. I cannot understate the impact that David Hecker has had on Michigan's workforce and labor movement. A lifelong trade unionist, he has over these many years steadfastly promoted positive change in our communities and created a model for public service that is unmatched. Though his leadership at the American Federation of Teachers Michigan will be sorely missed, his legacy will most certainly endure and continue to inspire. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4382-2 | null | 6,792 |
formal | Detroit | null | racist | The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated: EC-1973. A communication from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023- 0349)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1974. A communication from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; SFSU Graduation Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0344)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1975. A communication from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023- 0481)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1976. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules'' ((RIN1625-AC81) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0071)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1977. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area; Hampton Roads, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA11) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0059)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1978. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Harbor, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0308)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1979. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0464)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1980. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Bay, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0429)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1981. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; City of Toledo Fireworks; Maumee River; Toledo, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0509)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1982. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Marysville Funfest Fireworks, St. Clair River; Marysville, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0375)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1983. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Roosertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0377)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1984. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0580)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1985. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Mercury Powerboat Race; Sheboygan Harbor, Sheboygan, Wisconsin'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0490)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1986. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Henderson Bay, Henderson Harbor, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0309)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1987. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kaiser Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Grosse Pointe Park, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0616)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1988. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0560)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1989. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Anchor Bay Bass, Brew, and BBQ Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Chesterfield, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023- 0503)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1990. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5 - 1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0457)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1991. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Miami Beach Channel, Miami, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0371)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1992. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5 - 1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0457)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1993. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zone; Cooper River, Charleston, SC'' ((RIN1625-AA87) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0517)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1994. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA87) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0569)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1995. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0015)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1996. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; St. Mary's River, St. George's Creek, Piney Point, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0418)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1997. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0015)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1998. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0473)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1999. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0462)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2000. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0461)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2001. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations and Safety Zons; Recurring Marine Events, Fireworks Displays, and Swim Events held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0001)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2002. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0075)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2003. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0075)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2004. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0544)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2005. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Glorietta Bay, Coronado, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0144)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2006. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0465)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2007. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0524)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2008. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Firework Display; Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0452)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2009. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0508)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2010. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0369)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2011. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Savannah River 4th of July Fireworks Show, Savannah, GA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0518)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2012. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0277)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2013. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0355)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2014. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0421)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2015. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0463)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2016. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD, and King George County, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0145)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2017. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0197)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2018. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Chinese Harbor; Santa Cruz Island, California'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0009)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2019. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Illinois River Mile Markers 163.3 to 162.7, Peoria, IL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0229)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2020. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Sausalito Fireworks Display; San Francisco Bay, Sausalito, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0415)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2021. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; San Francisco Giants Drone Display; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0454)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2022. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0353)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2023. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0355)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2024. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River MM 660.5-659.5, Lansing, IA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0664)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2025. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0623)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2026. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River Mile Markers 90.4-91, Wheeling, WV'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0610)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2027. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River MM 469.5-470.5 and Licking River MM 0.0 to 0.3, Cincinnati, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0256)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2028. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Mile Markers 41.5 to 42.5, Nitro, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0613)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2029. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 62, Elliot Bay, Seattle, Washington'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0614)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2030. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Delaware River, Chester, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0574)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2031. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River MM 660.5-659.5, Lansing, IA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0564)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2032. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro Bay, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0528)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2033. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0547)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2034. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Nitro, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0354)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2035. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Delaware River, Fireworks Display, Philadelphia, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0557)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2036. A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, notification of the President's intent to exempt all military personnel accounts, including Coast Guard military personnel accounts, from any discretionary cap sequestration in fiscal year 2024, if a sequestration is necessary; to the Committees on Appropriations; Armed Services; and the Budget. EC-2037. A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Mid- Session Review of the Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2024''; to the Committees on Appropriations; and the Budget. EC-2038. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``(2S)-5-Oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxiylic Acid (L-PCA); Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 11022-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2039. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Flg22-Bt Peptide; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 11264-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2040. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Spinetoram; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 11035- 01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2041. A communication from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Process for Establishing Rates for Veterinary Services User Fees'' ((RIN0579-AE67) (Docket No. APHIS-2021-0052)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2042. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Allocation of Supply Assistance (SCA) Funds to Alleviate Supply Chain Disruptions in the School Meal Programs'' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2043. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Child Nutrition Program Integrity'' (RIN0584-AE08) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2044. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Thrifty Food Plan Cost Estimates for Alaska and Hawaii'' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2045. A communication from the Director of the Regulations Management Division, Rural Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fertilizer Production Expansion Program'' received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2046. A communication from the Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reporting and Information Requirements Derivatives Clearing Organizations'' (RIN3038-AF12) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2047. A communication from the Chief of Staff, United States Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report by the Armed Forces on Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirements and Out-Year Inventory Numbers (OSS-2023-0760); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2048. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting the report of officers authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of major general in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2049. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Industrial Base Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, an interim response to the reporting requirement on any negotiated comprehensive subcontracting plan that the Secretary determines did not meet the subcontracting goals negotiated in the plan for the prior fiscal year; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2050. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress on Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2022 Purchases from foreign entities''; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2051. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress on Distribution of Department of Defense Depot Maintenance Workloads for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024''; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2052. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Industrial Base Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, an interim response to the reporting requirement on any negotiated comprehensive subcontracting plan that the Secretary determines did not meet the subcontracting goals negotiated in the plan for the prior fiscal year; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2053. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2054. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2055. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2056. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2057. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2058. A communication from the Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Commercial Solutions Opening'' (RIN0750-AL57) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Armed Services. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4383 | null | 6,793 |
formal | Cleveland | null | racist | The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated: EC-1973. A communication from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023- 0349)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1974. A communication from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; SFSU Graduation Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0344)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1975. A communication from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023- 0481)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1976. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules'' ((RIN1625-AC81) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0071)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1977. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area; Hampton Roads, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA11) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0059)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1978. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Harbor, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0308)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1979. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0464)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1980. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Bay, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0429)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1981. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; City of Toledo Fireworks; Maumee River; Toledo, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0509)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1982. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Marysville Funfest Fireworks, St. Clair River; Marysville, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0375)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1983. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Roosertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0377)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1984. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0580)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1985. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Mercury Powerboat Race; Sheboygan Harbor, Sheboygan, Wisconsin'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0490)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1986. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Henderson Bay, Henderson Harbor, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0309)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1987. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kaiser Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Grosse Pointe Park, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0616)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1988. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0560)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1989. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Anchor Bay Bass, Brew, and BBQ Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Chesterfield, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023- 0503)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1990. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5 - 1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0457)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1991. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Miami Beach Channel, Miami, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0371)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1992. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5 - 1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0457)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1993. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zone; Cooper River, Charleston, SC'' ((RIN1625-AA87) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0517)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1994. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA87) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0569)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1995. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0015)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1996. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; St. Mary's River, St. George's Creek, Piney Point, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0418)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1997. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0015)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1998. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0473)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1999. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0462)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2000. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0461)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2001. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations and Safety Zons; Recurring Marine Events, Fireworks Displays, and Swim Events held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0001)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2002. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0075)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2003. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0075)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2004. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0544)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2005. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Glorietta Bay, Coronado, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0144)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2006. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0465)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2007. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0524)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2008. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Firework Display; Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0452)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2009. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0508)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2010. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0369)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2011. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Savannah River 4th of July Fireworks Show, Savannah, GA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0518)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2012. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0277)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2013. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0355)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2014. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0421)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2015. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0463)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2016. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD, and King George County, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0145)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2017. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0197)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2018. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Chinese Harbor; Santa Cruz Island, California'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0009)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2019. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Illinois River Mile Markers 163.3 to 162.7, Peoria, IL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0229)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2020. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Sausalito Fireworks Display; San Francisco Bay, Sausalito, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0415)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2021. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; San Francisco Giants Drone Display; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0454)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2022. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0353)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2023. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0355)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2024. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River MM 660.5-659.5, Lansing, IA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0664)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2025. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0623)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2026. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River Mile Markers 90.4-91, Wheeling, WV'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0610)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2027. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River MM 469.5-470.5 and Licking River MM 0.0 to 0.3, Cincinnati, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0256)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2028. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Mile Markers 41.5 to 42.5, Nitro, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0613)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2029. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 62, Elliot Bay, Seattle, Washington'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0614)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2030. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Delaware River, Chester, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0574)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2031. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River MM 660.5-659.5, Lansing, IA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0564)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2032. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro Bay, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0528)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2033. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0547)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2034. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Nitro, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0354)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2035. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Delaware River, Fireworks Display, Philadelphia, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0557)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2036. A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, notification of the President's intent to exempt all military personnel accounts, including Coast Guard military personnel accounts, from any discretionary cap sequestration in fiscal year 2024, if a sequestration is necessary; to the Committees on Appropriations; Armed Services; and the Budget. EC-2037. A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Mid- Session Review of the Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2024''; to the Committees on Appropriations; and the Budget. EC-2038. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``(2S)-5-Oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxiylic Acid (L-PCA); Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 11022-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2039. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Flg22-Bt Peptide; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 11264-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2040. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Spinetoram; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 11035- 01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2041. A communication from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Process for Establishing Rates for Veterinary Services User Fees'' ((RIN0579-AE67) (Docket No. APHIS-2021-0052)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2042. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Allocation of Supply Assistance (SCA) Funds to Alleviate Supply Chain Disruptions in the School Meal Programs'' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2043. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Child Nutrition Program Integrity'' (RIN0584-AE08) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2044. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Thrifty Food Plan Cost Estimates for Alaska and Hawaii'' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2045. A communication from the Director of the Regulations Management Division, Rural Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fertilizer Production Expansion Program'' received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2046. A communication from the Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reporting and Information Requirements Derivatives Clearing Organizations'' (RIN3038-AF12) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2047. A communication from the Chief of Staff, United States Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report by the Armed Forces on Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirements and Out-Year Inventory Numbers (OSS-2023-0760); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2048. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting the report of officers authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of major general in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2049. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Industrial Base Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, an interim response to the reporting requirement on any negotiated comprehensive subcontracting plan that the Secretary determines did not meet the subcontracting goals negotiated in the plan for the prior fiscal year; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2050. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress on Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2022 Purchases from foreign entities''; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2051. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress on Distribution of Department of Defense Depot Maintenance Workloads for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024''; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2052. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Industrial Base Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, an interim response to the reporting requirement on any negotiated comprehensive subcontracting plan that the Secretary determines did not meet the subcontracting goals negotiated in the plan for the prior fiscal year; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2053. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2054. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2055. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2056. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2057. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2058. A communication from the Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Commercial Solutions Opening'' (RIN0750-AL57) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Armed Services. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4383 | null | 6,794 |
formal | Baltimore | null | racist | The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated: EC-1973. A communication from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023- 0349)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1974. A communication from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; SFSU Graduation Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0344)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1975. A communication from the Yeoman Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023- 0481)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1976. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules'' ((RIN1625-AC81) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0071)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1977. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area; Hampton Roads, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA11) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0059)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1978. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Harbor, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0308)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1979. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0464)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1980. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Henderson Bay, Henderson Bay, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0429)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1981. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; City of Toledo Fireworks; Maumee River; Toledo, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0509)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1982. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Marysville Funfest Fireworks, St. Clair River; Marysville, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0375)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1983. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Roosertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0377)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1984. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0580)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1985. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Mercury Powerboat Race; Sheboygan Harbor, Sheboygan, Wisconsin'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0490)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1986. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Henderson Bay, Henderson Harbor, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0309)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1987. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kaiser Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Grosse Pointe Park, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0616)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1988. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0560)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1989. A communication from the Legal Tech, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Anchor Bay Bass, Brew, and BBQ Fireworks, Lake St. Clair; Chesterfield, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023- 0503)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1990. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5 - 1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0457)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1991. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Miami Beach Channel, Miami, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0371)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1992. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Type of Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks MM.5 - 1, approximately 500 feet off the Bagnell Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, MO'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0457)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1993. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zone; Cooper River, Charleston, SC'' ((RIN1625-AA87) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0517)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1994. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA87) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0569)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1995. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0015)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1996. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; St. Mary's River, St. George's Creek, Piney Point, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0418)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1997. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0015)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1998. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0473)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-1999. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0462)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2000. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0461)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2001. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations and Safety Zons; Recurring Marine Events, Fireworks Displays, and Swim Events held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA08) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0001)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2002. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0075)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2003. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0075)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2004. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0544)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2005. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Glorietta Bay, Coronado, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0144)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2006. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0465)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2007. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0524)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2008. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Firework Display; Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0452)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2009. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0508)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2010. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0369)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2011. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Savannah River 4th of July Fireworks Show, Savannah, GA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0518)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2012. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0277)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2013. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0355)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2014. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0421)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2015. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0463)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2016. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD, and King George County, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2022-0145)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2017. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0197)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2018. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Chinese Harbor; Santa Cruz Island, California'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0009)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2019. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Illinois River Mile Markers 163.3 to 162.7, Peoria, IL'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0229)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2020. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Sausalito Fireworks Display; San Francisco Bay, Sausalito, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0415)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2021. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; San Francisco Giants Drone Display; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0454)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2022. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0353)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2023. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0355)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2024. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River MM 660.5-659.5, Lansing, IA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0664)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2025. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0623)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2026. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River Mile Markers 90.4-91, Wheeling, WV'' ((RIN1625- AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0610)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2027. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Ohio River MM 469.5-470.5 and Licking River MM 0.0 to 0.3, Cincinnati, OH'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0256)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2028. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Mile Markers 41.5 to 42.5, Nitro, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0613)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2029. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 62, Elliot Bay, Seattle, Washington'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0614)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2030. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Delaware River, Chester, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0574)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2031. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River MM 660.5-659.5, Lansing, IA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0564)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2032. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro Bay, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0528)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2033. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0547)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2034. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Nitro, WV'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG- 2023-0354)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2035. A communication from the Legal Yeoman, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Delaware River, Fireworks Display, Philadelphia, PA'' ((RIN1625-AA00) (Docket No. USCG-2023-0557)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-2036. A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, notification of the President's intent to exempt all military personnel accounts, including Coast Guard military personnel accounts, from any discretionary cap sequestration in fiscal year 2024, if a sequestration is necessary; to the Committees on Appropriations; Armed Services; and the Budget. EC-2037. A communication from the Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Mid- Session Review of the Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2024''; to the Committees on Appropriations; and the Budget. EC-2038. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``(2S)-5-Oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxiylic Acid (L-PCA); Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 11022-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2039. A communication from the Associate Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Flg22-Bt Peptide; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 11264-01-OCSPP) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2040. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Spinetoram; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 11035- 01-OCSPP) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2041. A communication from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Process for Establishing Rates for Veterinary Services User Fees'' ((RIN0579-AE67) (Docket No. APHIS-2021-0052)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2042. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Allocation of Supply Assistance (SCA) Funds to Alleviate Supply Chain Disruptions in the School Meal Programs'' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2043. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Child Nutrition Program Integrity'' (RIN0584-AE08) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2044. A communication from the Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Thrifty Food Plan Cost Estimates for Alaska and Hawaii'' received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 23, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2045. A communication from the Director of the Regulations Management Division, Rural Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fertilizer Production Expansion Program'' received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2046. A communication from the Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reporting and Information Requirements Derivatives Clearing Organizations'' (RIN3038-AF12) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-2047. A communication from the Chief of Staff, United States Army, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report by the Armed Forces on Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirements and Out-Year Inventory Numbers (OSS-2023-0760); to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2048. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting the report of officers authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of major general in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2049. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Industrial Base Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, an interim response to the reporting requirement on any negotiated comprehensive subcontracting plan that the Secretary determines did not meet the subcontracting goals negotiated in the plan for the prior fiscal year; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2050. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress on Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2022 Purchases from foreign entities''; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2051. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to Congress on Distribution of Department of Defense Depot Maintenance Workloads for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024''; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2052. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Industrial Base Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, an interim response to the reporting requirement on any negotiated comprehensive subcontracting plan that the Secretary determines did not meet the subcontracting goals negotiated in the plan for the prior fiscal year; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2053. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2054. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2055. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2056. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2057. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs), transmitting additional legislative proposals that the Department of Defense requests be enacted during the first session of the 118th Congress; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-2058. A communication from the Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Commercial Solutions Opening'' (RIN0750-AL57) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 6, 2023; to the Committee on Armed Services. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4383 | null | 6,795 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | The following petitions and memorials were laid before the Senate and were referred or ordered to lie on the table as indicated: POM-35. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana urging and requesting the United States Congress to support the extension of funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) of 2021, which provides their citizens with access to broadband services; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Concurrent Resolution No. 103 Whereas, in August of 2019, by executive order, Governor John Bel Edwards created the Broadband for Everyone in Louisiana commission. This commission facilitates private sector providers, public entities, and other broadband stakeholders to improve both the adoption and availability of broadband service for Louisiana residents by providing universal access to broadband service; and Whereas, during the 2020 Second Extraordinary Session of the Legislature of Louisiana, the legislature created the office of broadband and connectivity within the governor's office to promote and encourage broadband adoption for households in an effort to eliminate the digital divide in Louisiana by 2029; and Whereas, the office of broadband and connectivity's mission is to coordinate federal, state, and municipal efforts by identifying best practices and tactics necessary in their goal; and Whereas, in 2021, as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's historic investment in broadband infrastructure and digital equity, Congress appropriated more than fourteen billion dollars for the ACP; and Whereas, Congress assigned the Federal Communications Commission to administer the ACP, the successor program to the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which helped almost nine million households afford internet access during the pandemic; and Whereas, under the ACP, eligible households can receive up to thirty dollars per month discount toward internet services and up to seventy-five dollars per month for households on qualifying tribal lands; and Whereas, eligible households may also receive a one-time discount of up to one hundred dollars to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers; and Whereas, Louisiana was the first state to receive broadband award approval from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and is number one in the nation for ACP enrollment with an estimated forty-six percent of eligible households enrolled; and Whereas, currently, there are more than nine hundred thousand eligible households within the state that may qualify for the ACP and four hundred and twenty-two thousand, two hundred and fifty-seven households that have enrolled; and Whereas, based on current take rates, the more than fourteen billion dollars in funding appropriated for the ACP program could be exhausted in late 2023 or early 2024; and Whereas, the ACP has been a critical tool in helping bridge the ``digital divide'' that exists between those who have access to modem information and communications technology and those who do not; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation to support continued funding of the ACP so that low-income Louisiana households can continue to receive the support they need to participate in the digital marketplace; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America and to each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4386 | null | 6,796 |
formal | the Fed | null | antisemitic | The following petitions and memorials were laid before the Senate and were referred or ordered to lie on the table as indicated: POM-35. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana urging and requesting the United States Congress to support the extension of funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) of 2021, which provides their citizens with access to broadband services; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Concurrent Resolution No. 103 Whereas, in August of 2019, by executive order, Governor John Bel Edwards created the Broadband for Everyone in Louisiana commission. This commission facilitates private sector providers, public entities, and other broadband stakeholders to improve both the adoption and availability of broadband service for Louisiana residents by providing universal access to broadband service; and Whereas, during the 2020 Second Extraordinary Session of the Legislature of Louisiana, the legislature created the office of broadband and connectivity within the governor's office to promote and encourage broadband adoption for households in an effort to eliminate the digital divide in Louisiana by 2029; and Whereas, the office of broadband and connectivity's mission is to coordinate federal, state, and municipal efforts by identifying best practices and tactics necessary in their goal; and Whereas, in 2021, as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's historic investment in broadband infrastructure and digital equity, Congress appropriated more than fourteen billion dollars for the ACP; and Whereas, Congress assigned the Federal Communications Commission to administer the ACP, the successor program to the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which helped almost nine million households afford internet access during the pandemic; and Whereas, under the ACP, eligible households can receive up to thirty dollars per month discount toward internet services and up to seventy-five dollars per month for households on qualifying tribal lands; and Whereas, eligible households may also receive a one-time discount of up to one hundred dollars to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers; and Whereas, Louisiana was the first state to receive broadband award approval from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and is number one in the nation for ACP enrollment with an estimated forty-six percent of eligible households enrolled; and Whereas, currently, there are more than nine hundred thousand eligible households within the state that may qualify for the ACP and four hundred and twenty-two thousand, two hundred and fifty-seven households that have enrolled; and Whereas, based on current take rates, the more than fourteen billion dollars in funding appropriated for the ACP program could be exhausted in late 2023 or early 2024; and Whereas, the ACP has been a critical tool in helping bridge the ``digital divide'' that exists between those who have access to modem information and communications technology and those who do not; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation to support continued funding of the ACP so that low-income Louisiana households can continue to receive the support they need to participate in the digital marketplace; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America and to each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4386 | null | 6,797 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | 2023, AS ``NATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS RECOGNITION WEEK'' Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Kaine, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Warren, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Brown, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Casey, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Welch, Mr. Whitehouse, and Ms. Smith) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 337 Whereas direct care workers, including direct support professionals, personal assistants, personal attendants, in- home support workers, and paraprofessionals, are key to providing publicly funded, long-term support and services for millions of individuals with disabilities; Whereas direct support professionals provide essential services that ensure that all individuals with disabilities are-- (1) included as a valued part of the communities in which those individuals live; (2) supported at home, at work, and in the communities of the United States; and (3) empowered to live with the dignity that all people of the United States deserve; Whereas, by fostering connections between individuals with disabilities and their families, friends, and communities, direct support professionals ensure that individuals with disabilities thrive, thereby avoiding more costly institutional care; Whereas direct support professionals build close, respectful, and trusting relationships with individuals with disabilities and provide a broad range of personalized support to those individuals, including-- (1) helping individuals make person-centered choices; (2) assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and other aspects of daily living; (3) assisting individuals in accessing the community and securing competitive, integrated employment; (4) providing transportation to school, work, religious, and recreational activities; (5) helping with general daily affairs, such as assisting with financial matters, medical appointments, and personal interests; and (6) assisting individuals in the transition from isolated or congregate settings or services to living in the communities of their choice; Whereas there is a critical and increasing shortage of direct support professionals throughout the United States, a crisis that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing uncertainty and risk to individuals with disabilities; Whereas direct support professionals do not have their own Standard Occupational Classification for the purposes of Federal data collection, which includes data produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; Whereas the direct care workforce, including direct support professionals, is expected to grow more than any other occupation in the United States; Whereas many direct support professionals-- (1) are the primary financial providers for their families; (2) are hardworking, taxpaying citizens who provide a critical service in the United States; and (3) continue to earn low wages, receive inadequate benefits, and have limited opportunities for advancement, resulting in high turnover and vacancy rates that adversely affect the quality of support, safety, and health of individuals with disabilities; and Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States, in Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999)-- (1) recognized the importance of the deinstitutionalization of, and community-based services for, individuals with disabilities; and (2) held that, under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S. 12101 et seq.), a State must provide person- centered, community-based service options to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) designates the week beginning September 10, 2023, as ``National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week''; (2) recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities; (3) appreciates the contribution of direct support professionals in supporting individuals with disabilities in the United States and the families of those individuals; (4) commends direct support professionals for being integral to the provision of long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities; (5) encourages the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor to collect data that is specific to direct support professionals; and (6) finds that the successful implementation of public policies affecting individuals with disabilities in the United States can depend on the dedication of direct support professionals. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4391-2 | null | 6,798 |
formal | based | null | white supremacist | Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. Kennedy) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 338 Whereas the events that led to the signing of the Constitution of the United States by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, have significance for every citizen of the United States and are honored in public schools across the United States on Constitution Day, which is September 17 of each year; Whereas the rule of law, the social compact, democracy, liberty, equality, and unalienable human rights are the essential values upon which the United States flourishes; Whereas diversity is one of the greatest strengths of the United States, and the motto inscribed on the Great Seal of the United States, ``E pluribus unum'', Latin for ``out of many, one'', symbolizes that individuals in the United States from all walks of life are unified by shared values; Whereas exceptional, visionary, and indispensable individuals such as Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, John Adams, John Marshall, George Washington, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison founded or advanced the United States; Whereas the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions signed in Seneca Falls, New York, the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the ``I Have a Dream'' speech delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr., express sentiments that have advanced liberty in the United States; and Whereas the Bennington flag (commonly known as the ``'76 flag''), the Betsy Ross flag, the current flag of the United States, the flag of the women's suffrage movement, the Union flag (commonly known as the ``Fort Sumter flag''), the Gadsden flag, and the flags of the States are physical symbols of the history of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) supports the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as ``Patriot Week''; (2) recognizes that understanding the history of the United States and the first principles of the United States is indispensable to the survival of the United States as a free people; (3) acknowledges, in great reverence to the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks, that citizens of the United States should take time to honor the first principles, founders, documents, and symbols of their history; (4) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the United States based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States; and (5) encourages citizens, schools and other educational institutions, and Federal, State, and local governments and their agencies to recognize and participate in Patriot Week by honoring, celebrating, and promoting the study of the history of the United States so that all people of the United States may offer the reverence that is due to the free republic. | 2020-01-06 | Unknown | Senate | CREC-2023-09-12-pt1-PgS4391-3 | null | 6,799 |
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