granule_id,date,congress,session,volume,issue,title,chamber,granule_class,sub_granule_class,page_start,page_end,speakers,bills,citation,full_text CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgD1198-2,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1198,D1198,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1198,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1198] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgD1198-3,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1198,D1198,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1626""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1627""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1626""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10563""}]",170 Cong. Rec. D1198,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1198] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 1 public bill, H.R. 10563; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 1626-1627 were introduced. Page H7434 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7434 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Committee on Armed Services. Report on the Activities of the Committee on Armed Services for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress (H. Rept. 118-961); Committee on the Budget. Activities and Summary Report of the Committee on the Budget House of Representatives One Hundred Eighteenth Congress (H. Rept. 118-962); and Committee on the Judiciary. Activity Report of the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives (H. Rept. 118- 963). Pages H7433-34 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative McHenry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H7429 United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission-- Appointment: Read a letter from Representative Jeffries, Minority Leader, in which he appointed the following individual to the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission effective January 1, 2025: Ms. Reva B. Price of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Page H7429 Member Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Jackson, wherein he resigned as Representative for the Fourteenth Congressional District of North Carolina, effective at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2024. Page H7429 Notification relating to the death of former President James Earl Carter, Jr: The Chair laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification relating to the death of former President James Earl Carter, Jr. Page H7430 Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., thirty-ninth President of the United States of America: The House agreed by unanimous consent to H. Res. 1626, expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., thirty-ninth President of the United States of America. Page H7430 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:11 a.m., pursuant to House Resolution 1626, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States." CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgD1198-4,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1198,D1199,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1198,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1198-D1199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held. [[Page D1199]]" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgD1198,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1198,D1198,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1198,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1198] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Tuesday, December 31, 2024 [[Page D1198]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate was not in session and stands adjourned until 12 noon on Thursday, January 2, 2025." CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgD1199-2,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1199,D1200,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1199,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1199-D1200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). 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[[Page D1200]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 12 noon, Thursday, January 2 Senate Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Friday, January 3 House Chamber Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma session at 11 a.m. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Griffith, H. Morgan, Va., E1335, E1336 Harris, Andy, Md., E1335 Lee Carter, Erica, Tex., E1335, E1336" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgD1199,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2025-01-02,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1199,D1199,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1199,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled." CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgE1335-2,2024-12-31,118,2,,,"HONORING THE LIFE OF WORLEY ""SKIP"" BISHOP, Jr.",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1335,E1335,"[{""name"": ""H. Morgan Griffith"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1335,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1335] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF WORLEY ``SKIP'' BISHOP, Jr. ______ HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Worley ``Skip'' Bishop, Jr., who passed away on September 7th, at the age of 83. Mr. Bishop dedicated his life to his family, students, and the community of Floyd, Virginia. Worley ``Skip'' Bishop Jr. was born on October 14, 1940, to Worley S. ``Sam'' Bishop, Sr. and Estella ``Jackie'' Bishop. He was a natural athlete and excelled at playing baseball, basketball, and golf. Skip had a big heart for his home in Floyd, Virginia. He served as Mayor for nearly two decades and was determined to make Floyd a vibrant, thriving community. He taught at Floyd County High School, in Floyd, Virginia and deeply cared for his students and athletes. He coached for 35 years earning various accolades including: District Golf Coach of the Year six times; District Baseball Coach of the Year four times; Timberland Golf Coach of the Year four times; State Basketball Coach of the Year in 1985. Under his direction, Floyd County Basketball was the State Runner Up in 1987, and the Floyd County High School Golf team became State Champions in 2000, 2001, 2006, and 2007. Skip's greatest love was his family and was proud to be known as Dad and Papa. His marriage to Martha Ann Bass Bishop for 59 years, produced loving and joyful, as they shared two children, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He leaves behind his loving wife, Martha; daughter, Sandra ``Sandi'' Bishop Smith; son, Michael ``Mike'' (Jessica) Bishop; grandchildren, Stefan ``Sam'' (Michaela) Bishop, Sydney Smith, Joel ``Max'' (Hailey) Bishop and Sloan Smith; great-grandchildren, Sofia, Daisy, Killian, Echo, Revan and Fox Bishop; his dearly loved sister, Loretta (Jack) Bishop Hicks; and many beloved cousins and friends. Skip is preceded in death by his father, Worley S. ``Sam'' Bishop, Sr.; his mother, Estella ``Jackie'' Bishop; his granddaughter, Sawyer Lynn Smith; and many beloved cousins and friends. Worley ``Skip'' Bishop, Jr. was larger than life. Whether you called him Skip, Dad, Papa, or Coach, he is dearly missed and remembered by all who knew him, and especially in Floyd County, Virginia. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgE1335-3,2024-12-31,118,2,,,BLACK WOMEN LEADERS IN HOUSTON,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E1335,E1335,"[{""name"": ""Erica Lee Carter"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1335,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1335] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BLACK WOMEN LEADERS IN HOUSTON ______ HON. ERICA LEE CARTER of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Mrs. LEE CARTER. Mr. Speaker, today, we gather to honor and celebrate the remarkable =========================== NOTE =========================== On December 31, 2024, page E1335, in the first column, the following appeared: Mrs. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, today, we gather to honor and celebrate the remarkable The online version has been corrected to read: Mrs. LEE CARTER. Mr. Speaker, today, we gather to honor and celebrate the remarkable ========================= END NOTE ========================= contributions of Black women leaders in Houston--individuals who are not only trailblazers in their communities but also powerful forces in the world of entrepreneurship.These women are not just business owners--they are visionaries, building businesses that impact the very fabric of our city and our Nation. Linda K. Brown is the founder and chief executive officer of a broad- based and full-service media communications agency, media/public relations, advertising and media placement, project management, event coordination and political consulting firm. Duni Hebron has led The Emerald Group for over 20 years with a focus on excellence and dynamic leadership. Under her guidance, the company has flourished, delivering innovative solutions and fostering sustainable growth for global clients. She also brings a wealth of experience as a real estate broker in both residential and commercial sales, further complementing her multifaceted professional portfolio. Dr. Janice M. Beal is a researcher, clinician, author, and behavioral expert. She provides direct leadership as President of Beal Counseling Associates, and Beal Behavioral Health. In 2020, she developed and implemented two Covid-19 crisis mental health hotlines/helplines. Throughout her twenty-eight plus years of professional experience she served as a clinician, treating the emotional needs of children and adolescents. Terri Hamm is the owner of Kindred Stories, a bookstore currently located in Third Ward, Houston, TX, committed to amplifying the voices of Black authors and artisans. Through Kindred Stories, Terri hopes to create a community-centered hub where the works of Black authors and artisans are accessible and celebrated. A. Renee Logans founded Houston-based ADSI in l990 where she has served as President and CEO. For over two decades, she has provided superior services to a range of clients in the technology and construction services arena within both the public and private sectors. Renee's has always had an approach to create processes that aligns with technology needs for increased organizational efficiency. Renee has effectively led clients through transition periods resulting in significant improvements in reliability and profitability. Lastly, I would like to highlight Argentina M. James, president and CEO of HillDay Public Relations, Inc. and HillDay Industries, Inc., who has amassed nearly three decades of industry experience. Prior to starting HillDay, Argentina skillfully led all aspects of public relations efforts for private and public corporations. Mr. Speaker, the future of Houston, and indeed of this Nation, is brighter because of the contributions of these incredible Black women. They are not just leaders in their businesses--they are leaders in our communities, our cities, and in the ongoing fight for equality, opportunity, and empowerment for all. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgE1335-4,2024-12-31,118,2,,,HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SENATOR RICHARD F. COLBURN,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1335,E1336,"[{""name"": ""Andy Harris"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1335,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1335-E1336] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SENATOR RICHARD F. COLBURN ______ HON. ANDY HARRIS of maryland in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, this past Friday I learned with great sadness about the passing of Senator Richard Colburn, a dedicated public servant and an Eastern Shore patriot who devoted his life to the service and betterment of the people of the State of Maryland. Senator Colburn and I served together in the Maryland State Senate. He arrived to the Maryland General Assembly first as a State Delegate about sixteen years prior to my being elected to the Maryland Senate in 1999. By that time, Rich Colburn had already been serving as a State Senator for four years. He quickly became my mentor, dear colleague, and a trusted friend. For a period, Rich and I served on the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee. As a devoted Eastern Shoreman and a son of a waterman, Senator Colburn knew how crucial it is for the government to be accountable, transparent, honest, and helpful to its citizens. As such, he made constituent casework and assisting his fellow Marylanders his top priroity. As a ``Shore Senator,'' Rich fought on behalf of his constituents with fervor and purpose. During his time in the legislature, he introduced hundreds of bills, at times reaching across the aisle to promote projects and priorities he believed would benefit the Shore. One of his greatest accomplishments was the multi-decade battle led to his securing over $60 million to replace the Dover Bridge; a vital artery connecting Southern Caroline and Talbot Counties on the Eastern Shore. The bridge finally opened in 2018 with great fanfare. Among his many other accomplishments was his success in the preservation of the Easton hospital, widening U.S. Route 50, increasing benefits for veterans and law enforcement, and obtaining funding for restoration of the Chesapeake Bay's oyster population. He advocated for businesses and tourism on the Shore to lift and support the local economy by helping provide funding for the Choptank River Lighthouse and bringing in the Hyatt hotel to Cambridge, among others. Richard Franklin Colburn was born on February 9, 1950 and grew up in Oxford, Maryland. After graduating from the Easton High School, Rich served in the United States Army Security Agency posted in Germany during the height of the Cold War. He left after three years with the Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant. After his return to Maryland, he worked in private practice. He was elected to the House of Delegates in 1983, where he served until 1991 before he ascended to the State Senate in 1995. Senator Colburn became the longest serving Republican Senator [[Page E1336]] in the Senate. After his service in elected office, he served as Special Assistant to Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder under Governor Larry Hogan. His district included the counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot and Wicomico. Senator Richard Colburn passed away suddenly on Friday, December 27, 2024, in Easton at the age of 74 years old. I would like to express my sincere condolences to his loving wife Alma, daughter Johanna Hamilton (Bobby), granddaughter Saylor and sister Marie, as well as the entire extended Colburn family and friends. The Eastern Shore is forever grateful for Senator Colburn's commitment to service and his dedication to Maryland. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgE1336-2,2024-12-31,118,2,,,RECOGNIZING EDUCATORS IN TX-18,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1336,E1336,"[{""name"": ""Erica Lee Carter"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1336,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1336] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING EDUCATORS IN TX-18 ______ HON. ERICA LEE CARTER of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Mrs. LEE CARTER. I rise today to honor three =========================== NOTE =========================== On December 31, 2024, page E1336, in the third column, the following appeared: Mrs. CARTER. I rise today to honor three The online version has been corrected to read: Mrs. LEE CARTER. I rise today to honor three ========================= END NOTE ========================= remarkable educators from the 18th Congressional District of Texas whose dedication and impact inspire students and strengthen our community.From KIPP Texas-Houston who serve over 21,000 students, I would like to recognize: Caleb Thomas, a third-grade math teacher, engages students with hands-on activities and real-world connections, igniting a love for learning. His teaching philosophy centers on creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment that ignites a passion for learning. He prioritizes student engagement through a blend of hands-on activities, technology, and real-world connections, ensuring that learning is not only enjoyable but also impactful. Dr. AiMee Morant the proud school leader at KIPP Mosaic Primary. She leads through her strong belief in foundational literacy and numeracy and believes deeply that students must craft their own narrative through a rich understanding of themselves and their culture. Dr. Khalilah Campbell-Rhone, Deputy Superintendent of Transformation, has transformed underperforming school into thriving educational hubs, leaving a lasting legacy. She has also turned around campuses in Houston ISD including Sam Houston High School, Thomas Middle School, Worthing High School, and Wheatley High School. These educators remind us that teaching is not just a profession, but a calling to shape future generations. Their unwavering commitment to excellence deserves our gratitude and continued support. I thank these educators for their tireless dedication to our children and communities." CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgE1336,2024-12-31,118,2,,,"HONORING THE LIFE OF MARVIN REASER, Jr.",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1336,E1336,"[{""name"": ""H. Morgan Griffith"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1336,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1336] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF MARVIN REASER, Jr. ______ HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Marvin Dennis Reaser, Jr., who passed away on August 20 at the age of 84. Mr. Reaser was a talented musician and beloved band director whose career spanned over 30 years in Salem, Virginia, most notably leaving a lasting impact on Salem High School. Mr. Reaser was born on July 28, 1940, in Nitro, West Virginia. His parents, Artie Lda Shomo and Marvin Dennis Reaser, Sr., raised him in St. Albans, West Virginia, with a very modest family lifestyle. Music remained a necessity for the Reaser household, with piano lessons being a requirement for Mr. Reaser, his sister, Sally, and his brother, David. During his tenure at St. Albans Jr. High, Mr. Reaser played in the High School Band, which was directed by Alan Farley. Mr. Farley saw something remarkable about Mr. Reaser's musical ability and would not soon forget his four-year impact on the school. Mr. Reaser then enlisted in the United States Navy after attending one year of college. He served for four years in the Navy, from Africa to Saudi Arabia, playing his trumpet for the Navy Band. Upon Mr. Reaser's return from his service overseas, he landed two teaching jobs as band director for two different high schools, notably without a college degree--a testament to his skill and talent. By 1968, Mr. Reaser earned his undergraduate degree from Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston) in Charleston, West Virginia. This same year, his former high school band director, Mr. Farley, who had been working at Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, VA, reached out to Mr. Reaser asking for him to apply to the Band Director job there. After landing the job one year later, Mr. Reaser joined a team that would shape his career for the next 30 years. With Mr. Reaser's directing style closely mirroring what he had learned from the United States Navy, the award-winning Andrew Lewis High Band was widely known for their student-led governance with emphasis on excellence and hard work. When Andrew Lewis HS closed and its students were merged into Salem High School (Salem, VA), he became the band leader there. Mr. Reaser, throughout his tenure as a band director, participated in a number of complementary pursuits, such as playing trumpet for gigs in the surrounding areas of Southwest Virginia, authoring a book, and even earning his master's degree in music composition from Radford University. In 2001, Mr. Reaser earned a key to the city from the Salem City Council, marking his retirement from Salem City Schools on a day that was dubbed ``Dennis Reaser Day'' by the City of Salem. However, he knew he had more to teach and went on to work as a band director for the Hargrave Military Academy for three years and then assistant principal for First Flight High School for over 10 years. Mr. Reaser retired for good in 2015 and spent the remainder of his life composing and arranging music, playing in community bands and surrounding himself with his family and friends. Mr. Reaser unfortunately was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in his final seven years, but always stayed ahead of his disease, averaging five to ten thousand steps per day instead of allowing the symptoms to overcome him. While I was never a member of the Andrew Lewis High School marching band as a student there, I was proud to know Mr. Reaser and admired his work both with the marching band and all the other programs, particularly the annual Opus. Mr. Marvin Dennis Reaser, Jr. was a true example of someone who delivers excellence to communities with his passion for music. He will be remembered for his outstanding work as a teacher, a veteran, and family man. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-3,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Senate,HOUSE,HOUSE,FRONTMATTER,H7429,H7429,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7429,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7429] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 170 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024 No. 196" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7429-2,2024-12-31,118,2,,,DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HDESIGNATION,H7429,H7429,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7429,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7429] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, December 31, 2024. I hereby appoint the Honorable Patrick T. McHenry to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7429-3,2024-12-31,118,2,,,PRAYER,HOUSE,HOUSE,PRAYER,H7429,H7429,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7429,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7429] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the following prayer: This is the day, the year, You, O Lord, have made. As we consider all that has taken place, may we find reason to rejoice and be glad, for by Your grace, You have fulfilled Your promises and guided us on the paths toward our future. As we reflect on the year that has been 2024, we are keen to acknowledge that each moment has been a gift that You desired us to enjoy. Each challenge was an opportunity, which You strengthened us to overcome. Each disappointment was a siren to return to faith in Your mercy. Each encounter was a graced gift given that we would share the unconditional love You offer us all. Such a graced gift was the life and witness of former President Carter, in whom we have borne testimony to what it means to be a faithful steward of Your bounty, a just arbiter of Your commandments, a compassionate witness to Your kindness, and a worthy disciple to Your Gospel of love. We give You our gratitude for Your abiding presence in the midst of all our hopes and fears of this past year, and we offer our future to Your keeping, praying in the strength of Your name. Amen. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7429-4,2024-12-31,118,2,,,THE JOURNAL,HOUSE,HOUSE,HJOURNAL,H7429,H7429,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7429,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7429] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(z) of House Resolution 5, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7429-5,2024-12-31,118,2,,,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,HOUSE,HOUSE,PLEDGE,H7429,H7429,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7429,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7429] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7429-6,2024-12-31,118,2,,,COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H7429,H7429,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7429,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7429] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader: December 19, 2024. Hon. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Speaker Johnson: Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), as amended, I am pleased to appoint the following individual to the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission effective January 1, 2025: Ms. Reva B. Price of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Thank you for your attention to this appointment. Sincerely, Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7429-7,2024-12-31,118,2,,,RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H7429,H7430,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7429,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7429-H7430] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following resignation from the House of Representatives: House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 30, 2024. Hon. Mike Johnson, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker, I hereby submit my resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on December 31st, 2024. I will take my oath of office to serve as North Carolina Attorney General on January 1st, 2025. It has been an honor to represent the people of North Carolina's 14th Congressional District. Sincerely, Jeff Jackson, Member of Congress. [[Page H7430]] ____ House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 30, 2024. Hon. Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC. Dear Governor Cooper, I hereby submit my resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on December 31st, 2024. I will take my oath of office to serve as North Carolina Attorney General on January 1st, 2025. It has been an honor to represent the people of North Carolina's 14th Congressional District. Sincerely, Jeff Jackson, Member of Congress. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7429,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Senate,HOUSE,HOUSE,CALLTOORDER,H7429,H7429,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7429,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7429] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H7429]] Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 12 p.m. House of Representatives Tuesday, December 31, 2024 The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. McHenry). ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7430-2,2024-12-31,118,2,,,"INFORMING CONGRESS OF THE DEATH OF JAMES EARL CARTER, JR., THE 39TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES",HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H7430,H7430,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7430,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7430] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] INFORMING CONGRESS OF THE DEATH OF JAMES EARL CARTER, JR., THE 39TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following message from the President of the United States; which was read: To the Congress of the United States: By this Message, I officially inform you of the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States. President Carter was a man of character, courage, and compassion, whose lifetime of service defined him as one of the most influential statesmen in our history. He embodied the very best of America: A humble servant of God and the people. A heroic champion of global peace and human rights, and an honorable leader whose moral clarity and hopeful vision lifted our Nation and changed our world. The son of a farmer and a nurse, President Carter's remarkable career in public service began in 1943 as a cadet at the United States Naval Academy. He later served in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets before becoming a decorated lieutenant, and being selected to join the elite nuclear submarine program. After his father died, he shifted from active duty to the Navy Reserve and returned home to Plains, Georgia, to help manage his family's peanut farm. He worked hard stewarding the land while leading his community as a church deacon, Sunday school teacher, and board member of a hospital and library. His deep faith inspired a passion for public service that led him to be elected State Senator, Georgia's 76th Governor, and ultimately President of the United States. As President, he understood that Government must be as good as its people--and his faith in the people was boundless just as his belief in America was limitless and his hope for our common future was perennial. With President Carter's leadership, the modern Department of Education and the Department of Energy were created. He championed conservation and his commitment to a more just world was at the heart of his foreign policy, leading on nuclear nonproliferation, signing the Panama Canal treaties, and mediating the historic 1978 Camp David Accords. His partnership with Vice President Walter Mondale is one that future administrations strived to achieve. Following his Presidency, President Carter advanced an agenda that elevated the least among us. Guided by an unwavering belief in the power of human goodness and the God-given dignity of every human being, he worked tirelessly around the globe to broker peace; eradicate disease; house the homeless; and protect human rights, freedom, and democracy. Through his extraordinary moral leadership, President Carter lived a noble life full of meaning and purpose. And as a trusted spiritual leader, he shepherded people through seasons of pain and joy, inspiring them through the power of his example and healing them through the power of his guidance. As we mourn the loss of President Carter, we hold the memory of his beloved Rosalynn, his wife of over 77 Years, close in our hearts. Exemplifying hope, warmth, and service, she and her husband inspired the Nation. The love Rosalynn and President Carter shared is the definition of partnership, and their devotion to public service is the definition of patriotism. May President Carter's memory continue to be a light pointing us forward. May we continue to be guided by his spirit in our Nation and in our world. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. The White House, December 30, 2024. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7430-3,2024-12-31,118,2,,,"EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND REGRET AND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF JAMES EARL CARTER, JR., THIRTY-NINTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA",HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H7430,H7430,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1626""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1626""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1626""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7430,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7430] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND REGRET AND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF JAMES EARL CARTER, JR., THIRTY-NINTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following privileged resolution (H. Res. 1626). The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1626 Resolved, That the House of Representatives has learned with profound regret and sorrow of the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., thirty-ninth President of the United States of America. Resolved, That the House tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the former President in their bereavement. Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy of the same to the family of the former President. Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former President. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the resolution was agreed to. There was no objection. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7430-4,2024-12-31,118,2,,,BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H7430,H7431,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""82""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""670""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1318""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1555""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1823""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2997""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3354""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3391""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4136""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4955""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4984""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5103""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5443""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5867""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5887""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6062""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6116""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6162""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6188""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6244""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6395""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6492""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6633""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6750""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6810""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6852""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6983""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7180""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7365""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7385""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7417""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7507""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7508""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7606""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7607""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7893""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7938""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8012""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8057""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8641""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8666""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8667""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8717""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8841""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8868""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8909""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8919""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8976""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9076""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9124""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9285""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9322""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9421""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9487""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9544""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9549""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9580""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9592""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9600""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9775""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10065""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7430,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7430-H7431] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT Kevin F. McCumber, Acting Clerk of the House, reported that on December 27, 2024, the following bills were presented to the President of the United States for approval: H.R. 82. To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. H.R. 9487. To amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to authorize the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to designate more than one of the attorneys of the Office of the Legislative Counsel as a Deputy Legislative Counsel, and for other purposes. H.R. 670. To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 9544. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the ``United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building''. H.R. 1318. To authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes. H.R. 9549. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the ``Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building''. H.R. 1555. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2300 Sylvan Avenue in Modesto, California, as the ``Corporal Michael D. Anderson Jr. Post Office Building''. H.R. 9580. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2777 Brentwood Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the ``Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office''. H.R. 1823. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 East Fort Dade Avenue in Brooksville, Florida, as the ``Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office Building''. H.R. 9592. To amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Register, and for other purposes. H.R. 2997. To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in Colorado, and for other purposes. H.R. 9600. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the ``Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office''. H.R. 3354. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the ``Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building''. [[Page H7431]] H.R. 9775. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, as the ``Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building''. H.R. 3391. To extend the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. H.R. 10065. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 802 North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the ``Captain Robert E. `Bob' Batterson Post Office''. H.R. 4136. To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas, as the ``U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic''. H.R. 4955. To name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the ``Henry Parham VA Clinic''. H.R. 4984. To amend the District of Columbia Stadium Act of 1957 to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the Administrator of General Services and the leasing of the Campus to the District of Columbia for purposes which include commercial and residential development, and for other purposes. H.R. 5103. To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes. H.R. 5443. To establish a policy regarding appraisal and valuation services for real property for a transaction over which the Secretary of the Interior has jurisdiction, and for other purposes. H.R. 5867. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida, as the ``Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building''. H.R. 5887. To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to improve Government service delivery, and build related capacity for the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 6062. To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self- determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 6116. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14280 South Military Trail in Delray Beach, Florida, as the ``Benjamin Berell Ferencz Post Office Building''. H.R. 6162. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan, Alabama, as the ``LaBruce `Bruce' Tidwell Post Office Building''. H.R. 6188. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 420 Highway 17 North in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, as the ``Nancy Yount Childs Post Office Building''. H.R. 6244. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the ``1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building''. H.R. 6395. To amend the Energy Act of 2020 to require the Secretary of the Interior to include the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultations regarding designations of critical minerals, elements, substances, and materials. H.R. 6492. To improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes. H.R. 6633. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9355 113th Street in Seminole, Florida, as the ``Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building''. H.R. 6750. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 Mercer Street Southwest in Wilson, North Carolina, as the ``Milton F. Fitch, Sr. Post Office Building''. H.R. 6810. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 518 North Ridgewood Drive in Sebring, Florida, as the ``U.S. Army Air Corps Major Thomas B. McGuire Post Office Building''. H.R. 6852. To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes. H.R. 6983. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the ``Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office''. H.R. 7l58. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Battles Road in Santa Maria, California, as the ``Larry Lavagnino Post Office Building''. H.R. 7180. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the ``Kingsland `Johnny Cash' Post Office''. H.R. 7365. To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 7385. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the ``John Mercer Langston Post Office Building''. H.R. 7417. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Spring Street in Titusville, Pennsylvania, as the ``Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building''. H.R. 7507. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 East 6th Street in Lexington, Nebraska, as the ``Bill Barrett Post Office Building''. H.R. 7606. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the ``Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building''. H.R. 7607. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey, as the ``George Henry White Post Office Building''. H.R. 7893. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 Pickens Street in Marion, Alabama, as the ``Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building''. H.R. 7938. To amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes. H.R. 8012. To establish the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site in the State of Florida, and for other purposes. H.R. 8057. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the ``Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office''. H.R. 8641. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, as the ``Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building''. H.R. 8666. To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize holding court for the Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello. H.R. 8667. To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cadillac, Michigan, as the ``Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic''. H.R. 8717. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the ``SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building''. H.R. 8841. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East Roseau, Minnesota, as the ``Floyd B. Olson Post Office''. H.R. 8868. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, as the ``Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building''. H.R. 8909. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82-6110 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook, Hawaii, as the ``Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao Post Office Building''. H.R. 8919. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the ``SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office''. H.R. 8976. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West White Street in Millstadt, Illinois, as the ``Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt Post Office''. H.R. 9076. To reauthorize and modernize part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to strengthen child welfare services, expand the availability of prevention services to better meet the needs of vulnerable families, and for other purposes. H.R. 9124. To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Auburn, California, as the ``Louis A. Conter VA Clinic''. H.R. 9285. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3913 Leland Avenue Northwest in Comstock Park, Michigan, as the ``Captain Miguel Justin Nava Post Office''. H.R. 7508. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1285 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the ``Gladys P. Todd Post Office''. H.R. 9322. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway in Akron, Ohio, as the ``Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building''. H.R. 9421. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the ``Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office''. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7430,2024-12-31,118,2,,,COMMUNICATION FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H7430,H7430,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7430,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7430] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the President of the United States: The White House, Washington, DC, December 30, 2024. Hon. Mike Johnson, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Attached is a message informing the Congress of the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty- ninth President of the United States. Sincerely, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7431,2024-12-31,118,2,,,ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ADJOURNMENT,H7431,H7432,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1626""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1626""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7431,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7431-H7432] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(z) of House Resolution 5 and pursuant to H. Res. 1626, the House stands adjourned until 11 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States. Thereupon (at 10 o'clock and 11 minutes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11 a.m., as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable James Earl Carter, Jr. [[Page H7432]] ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7432,2024-12-31,118,2,,,"EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.",HOUSE,HOUSE,EXECUTIVECOMM,H7432,H7433,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7432,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7432-H7433] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-6570. A letter from the General Counsel, Government Accountability Office, transmitting the Office's Fiscal Year 2024 Antideficiency Act Reports Compilation, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1351; Public Law 97-258, Sept. 13, 1982; (96 Stat. 926) and 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); Public Law 97-258, Sept. 13, 1982 (as amended by Public Law 108-447, div. G, title I, Sec. 1401(b)); (118 Stat. 3192); to the Committee on Appropriations. EC-6571. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting proposed legislation amending Title 5 to provide OPM authority over strategic workforce analysis and development for the Federal Human Resources (HR) workforce; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-6572. A letter from the Director, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter stating that the Defense Logistics Agency anticipates providing the 2025 report by the end of July 2025; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC-6573. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Financial Stability Oversight Council 2024 annual report, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 5322(a)(2)(N); Public Law 111-203, Sec. 112(a)(2)(N); (124 Stat. 1394); to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-6574. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the ``Annual Report to the Congress on the Presidential $1 Coin Program'', pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(3)(B); Public Law 97-258 (as amended by Public Law 109-145, Sec. 104); (119 Stat. 2670); to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-6575. A letter from the Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, transmitting the Bureau's annual report to Congress on college banking and credit card agreements, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1637(r)(3); Public Law 90-321, Sec. 127 (as amended by Public Law 111-24, Sec. 305(a)); (123 Stat. 1750); to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-6576. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's FY 2023 report titled ``Preservation and Promotion of Minority Depository Institutions''; to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-6577. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final rule -- Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Valuation of Benefits and Assets; Expected Retirement Age; Missing Participants Mortality Assumption, received December 23, 2024, 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-6578. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting a report on Prescription Drug Spending, Pricing Trends, and Premiums in Private Health Insurance Plans, in accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-6579. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Redesignation of Portions of Westmoreland and Cambria Counties, Pennsylvania for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) [EPQ-R03-OAR-2023-0419; FRL-11736- 02-R3] received December 12, 2024, 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-6580. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of HFCs under the AIM Act in Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioning Subsector [EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0643; FRL-11739-02-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AW20) received December 12, 2024, 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-6581. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (22-4.5e) [EPA-HQ-OPPT- 2022-0771; FRL-11912-02-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received December 12, 2024, 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-6582. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Arizona; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period and Prong 4 (Visibility) for the 2015 Ozone and 2012 Particulate Matter Standards [EPA-R09-OAR- 2024-0005; FRL-11919-02-R9] received December 12, 2024, 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-6583. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Redesignation Request and Associated Maintenance Plan for Whatcom County, WA 2010 SO2 Nonattainment Area [EPA-R10-OAR-2024-0371; FRL-12159-02-R10] received December 12, 2024, 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-6584. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry1Da2 protein; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0022; FRL-12380-01-OCSPP] received December 12, 2024, 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-6585. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Streptomyces Sviceus DGT-28 EPSPS (5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase) Protein; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA- HQ-OPP-2022-0990; FRL-12381-01-OCSPP] received December 12, 2024, 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-6586. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Brevibacillus Laterosporus Mpp75Aa1.1 and Bacillus Thuringiensis Vpb4Da2 Proteins; Exemptions From the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0231; FRL-12399-01-OCSPP] received December 12, 2024, 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-6587. A letter from the Associate Administrator, Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's report entitled ``Water Affordability Needs Assessment: Report to Congress'', pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 300j-12(h); July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIV, Sec. 1452 (as amended by Public Law 104-182, Sec. 130(h)); (110 Stat. 1669); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-6588. A letter from the Associate Administrator, Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting a report entitled, ``Compliance Evaluation of Community Water Systems in the United States using Data from the Safe Drinking Water Information System''; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-6589. A letter from the Regulatory Team Lead, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of the Term ``Healthy'' [Docket No.: FDA-2016-D-2335] (RIN: 0910-AI13) received December 23, 2024, 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-6590. A letter from the Regulatory Team Lead, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Nonprescription Drug Product With an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use [Docket No.: FDA-2021-N-0862] (RIN: 0910-AH62) received December 23, 2024, 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-6591. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the situation in the West Bank that was declared in Executive Order 14115 of February 1, 2024, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-6592. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to North Korea that was declared in Executive Order 13466 of June 26, 2008, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-6593. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans that was declared in Executive Order 13219 of June 26, 2001, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95- 223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-6594. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting an update on execution of previous drawdowns for Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-6595. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a determination under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance to Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-6596. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a Memorandum of Justification for the Exercise of [[Page H7433]] Authority under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to Provide Assistance to Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-6597. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's Inspector General's semi-annual report for April 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024, pursuant to section 5(b) of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-6598. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting four (4) notifications of a vacancy and nominations and an additional report on departure of ambassadors; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-6599. A letter from the Chair, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting the Commission's Office of the Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress for the period ending September 30, 2024; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-6600. A letter from the Chair, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress for the period April 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-6601. A letter from the Chair, National Endowment for the Humanities, transmitting the Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3515(a)(1); Public Law 101-576, Sec. 303(a)(1) (as amended by Public Law 107-289, Sec. 2(a)); (116 Stat. 2049); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-6602. A letter from the Chief Financial Officer, National Labor Relations Board, transmitting the Board's Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3515(a)(1); Public Law 101-576, Sec. 303(a)(1) (as amended by Public Law 107-289, Sec. 2(a)); (116 Stat. 2049); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-6603. A letter from the Senior Regulation Writer, Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs, Social Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Availability of Information and Records to the Public [Docket No.: SSA-2021-0049] (RIN: 0960-AI07) received December 23, 2024, 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-6604. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting proposed legislation concerning reimbursement for corrections and permanent authority regarding VERA/VSIP processing costs; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-6605. A letter from the Executive Secretary, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), transmitting a notification of a discontinuation of service in acting role, 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-6606. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Legislative Affairs, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), transmitting the Agency's Fiscal Year 2024 Agency Financial Report, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3515(a)(1); Public Law 101-576, Sec. 303(a)(1) (as amended by Public Law 107-289, Sec. 2(a)); (116 Stat. 2049); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. EC-6607. A letter from the Director, U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, transmitting the fourth annual report to Congress on the National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS), October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023; to the Committee on Natural Resources. EC-6608. A letter from the Deputy Chief, Division of Natural Resources and Conservation Planning, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Permitting of Rights-of-Way Across National Wildlife Refuges and Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Administered Lands [Docket No.: FWS-HQ-NWRS- 2019-0017; FF09R50000-XXX-FVRS3451900000] (RIN: 1018-BD78) received December 23, 2024, 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-6609. A letter from the Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts, transmitting the annual report for fiscal year 2024 on compliance by the United States district courts and courts of appeals with the time limitations established for deciding habeas corpus death penalty petitions, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2266(c)(5); Public Law 104-132, Sec. 107(a); (110 Stat. 1226) and 28 U.S.C. 2266(b)(5)(A); Added by Public Law 104-132, Sec. 107(a); (110 Stat. 1225); to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-6610. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting a report entitled ``Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022: Section 1307 Report -- -- Interagency Working Group to Study Federal Efforts to Collect Data on Sexual Violence''; to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-6611. A letter from the Secretary, Judicial Conference of the United States, transmitting the Conference's report on the continuing need for bankruptcy authorized judgeships, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 152(b)(3); Public Law 98-353, Sec. 104(a) (as amended by Public Law 102-361, Sec. 4); (106 Stat. 966); to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-6612. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Integration of Powered-Lift; Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotocraft and Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2023- 1275: Amdt. Nos.1-78, 11-69, 43-62, 60-8, 61-157, 91-379, 97- 1840, 111-2, 135-147, 136-4, 141-26, 142-11, and 194-1] (RIN: 2120-AL72) received December 23, 2024, 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-6613. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulatory Updates to BasicMed [Docket No.: FAA-2024-2580; Amdt. Nos. 11-70, 61-158, 68-3, and 91-380] (RIN: 2120-AM06) received December 23, 2024, 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-6614. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2024-1468; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00975-T; Amendment 39-22840; AD 2024-18-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 2024, 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-6615. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31580; Amdt. No.: 4143] received December 23, 2024, 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-6616. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Zeeland, MI [Docket No.: FAA-2024-2084; Airspace Docket No.: 24-AGL-14] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 23, 2024, 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-6617. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31581; Amdt. No.: 4144] received December 23, 2024, 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-6618. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Abbotsford Airport, Abbotsford, BC [Docket No.: FAA-2024- 2440; Airspace Docket No.: 24-ANM-86] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 23, 2024, 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-6619. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2024-0228; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00599-T; Amendment 39-22881; AD 2024-23-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 2024, 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-6620. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Ottumwa, IA [Docket No.: FAA-2024-2293; Airspace Docket No.: 24-ACE-8] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 23, 2024, 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-6621. A letter from the Management Analyst, FAA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of the Vehicle Safety Act [Docket No.: NHTSA-2023-0014] (RIN: 2127-AL85) received December 23, 2024, 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-6622. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the Attorney General's Fourth Quarterly Report of FY 2024 on the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 4332(b)(2); Public Law 103-353, Sec. 2(a) (as added by Public Law 110-389, Sec. 312(c)); (122 Stat. 4165); jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary and Veterans' Affairs. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7433,2024-12-31,118,2,,,REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HPUBCOMMREPORT,H7433,H7434,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7433,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7433-H7434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 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. ROGERS of Alabama: Committee on Armed Services. Report on the Activities of [[Page H7434]] the Committee on Armed Services for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress (Rept. 118-961). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. ARRINGTON: Committee on the Budget. Activities and Summary Report of the Committee on the Budget House of Representatives One Hundred Eighteenth Congress (Rept. 118- 962). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. JORDAN: Committee on the Judiciary. Activity Report of the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives (Rept. 118-963). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7434-2,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7434,H7434,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7434,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY AND SINGLE SUBJECT STATEMENTS Pursuant to clause 7(e)(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." CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7434-3,2024-12-31,118,2,,,Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 10563,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7434,H7434,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10563""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7434,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. LEE of Pennsylvania: H.R. 10563. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, clause 3 provides Congress with the power to ``regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.'' The single subject of this legislation is: Government Operations and Politics ____________________" CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7434-4,2024-12-31,118,2,,,ADDITIONAL SPONSORS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HADDSPONSORS,H7434,H7434,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""681""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1530""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2923""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3228""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4974""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8370""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8635""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10549""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7434,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 681: Mr. Neguse. H.R. 2923: Mr. Thompson of California. H.R. 3228: Mr. Neguse. H.R. 4974: Mr. Larsen of Washington. H.R. 8370: Mr. Mfume. H.R. 8635: Ms. Spanberger. H.R. 10549: Mr. Burlison, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Harris, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mr. Norman, Mr. Rosendale, Mr. Self, Mr. Posey, Ms. Boebert, and Mr. Brecheen. H. Res. 1530: Ms. Porter." CREC-2024-12-31-pt1-PgH7434,2024-12-31,118,2,,,PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HPUBBILLS,H7434,H7434,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1626""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""1627""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10563""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7434,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 196 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)] [House] [Page H7434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By Ms. LEE of Pennsylvania: H.R. 10563. A bill to ensure efficiency and fairness in Federal subcontracting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. McHENRY: H. Res. 1626. A resolution expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., thirty-ninth President of the United States of America; considered and agreed to. By Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia (for herself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Doggett, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Costa, Ms. Norton, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Meng, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Porter, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, and Ms. Kamlager-Dove): H. Res. 1627. A resolution honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl ``Jimmy'' Carter, Jr; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgD1195-2,2024-12-30,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1195,D1195,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1195,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgD1195-3,2024-12-30,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1195,D1195,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1195,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma session at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024." CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgD1195-4,2024-12-30,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1195,D1195,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1195,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held." CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgD1195-5,2024-12-30,118,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2024-12-31,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1195,D1195,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1195,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled." CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgD1195-6,2024-12-30,118,2,,,Daily Digest/The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390).,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDALLOTHER,D1195,D1196,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1195,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1195-D1196] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through the U.S. Government Publishing Office, at www.govinfo.gov, free of charge to the user. The information is updated online each day the Congressional Record is published. For more information, contact the GPO Customer Contact Center, U.S. Government Publishing Office. Phone 202-512-1800, or 866-512-1800 (toll-free). E-Mail, contactcenter@gpo.gov. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or phone orders to 866-512-1800 (toll-free), 202-512-1800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202-512-2104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Publishing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1196]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 12 noon, Thursday, January 2 Senate Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 31 House Chamber Program for Tuesday: House will meet in Pro Forma session at 10 a.m." CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgD1195,2024-12-30,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1195,D1195,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1195,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Monday, December 30, 2024 [[Page D1195]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate met at 12:30:01 p.m. in pro forma session, and adjourned at 12:30:38 p.m. until 12 noon on Thursday, January 2, 2025." CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter,2024-12-30,118,2,,,House of Representatives,SENATE,SENATE,FRONTMATTER,S7353,S7353,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7353,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 170 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024 No. 195" CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgS7353-2,2024-12-30,118,2,,,House of Representatives,SENATE,SENATE,ALLOTHER,S7353,S7353,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7353,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. _________________________________" CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgS7353-3,2024-12-30,118,2,,,Senate,SENATE,SENATE,CALLTOORDER,S7353,S7353,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7353,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Senate Monday, December 30, 2024 The Senate met at 12:30 and 1 second p.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Robert P. Casey, Jr., a Senator from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgS7353-4,2024-12-30,118,2,,,APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE,SENATE,SENATE,ALLOTHER,S7353,S7353,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7353,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mrs. Murray). The legislative clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 30, 2024. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Robert P. Casey, Jr., a Senator from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to perform the duties of the Chair. Patty Murray, President pro tempore. Mr. CASEY thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-30-pt1-PgS7353-5,2024-12-30,118,2,,,"ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025",SENATE,SENATE,ADJOURNMENT,S7353,S7353,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7353,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 195 (Monday, December 30, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 12 noon on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:30 and 38 seconds p.m., adjourned until Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 12 noon." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgD1192-2,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1192,D1192,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1192,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgD1192-3,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1192,D1192,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4818""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7931""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8235""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8244""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8245""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8246""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8816""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10561""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10562""}]",170 Cong. Rec. D1192,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 2 public bills, H.R. 10561- 10562, were introduced. Page H7427 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7427 Reports Filed: A report was filed on December 26, 2024, as follows: Committee on Small Business. Report on the Activities of the Committee on Small Business for the 118th Congress (H. Rept. 118-953). Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 8245, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program to provide grants to rural hospitals for purposes of ensuring local access to services, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-954); H.R. 7931, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to update the fee schedule for ambulance services provided by critical access hospitals, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-955, Part 1); H.R. 8244, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act ensure appropriate approval for certain skilled nursing facility and nursing facility nursing aide training and competency evaluation programs under the Medicare and Medicaid program, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-956, Part 1); H.R. 8246, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for designation of rural emergency hospitals, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-957); H.R. 8816, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a cognitive impairment detection benefit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-958, Part 1); H.R. 4818, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-959, Part 1); and H.R. 8235, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the distribution of certain additional graduate medical education positions under the Medicare program, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118- 960, Part 1). Page H7426 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Smith (NJ) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H7425 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and adjourned at 12:02 p.m." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgD1192-4,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1192,D1193,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1192,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1192-D1193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held. [[Page D1193]]" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgD1192,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1192,D1192,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1192,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Friday, December 27, 2024 [[Page D1192]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate was not in session and stands adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgD1193-2,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Daily Digest/The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390).,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDALLOTHER,D1193,D1194,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1193,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1193-D1194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through the U.S. Government Publishing Office, at www.govinfo.gov, free of charge to the user. The information is updated online each day the Congressional Record is published. For more information, contact the GPO Customer Contact Center, U.S. Government Publishing Office. Phone 202-512-1800, or 866-512-1800 (toll-free). E-Mail, contactcenter@gpo.gov. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or phone orders to 866-512-1800 (toll-free), 202-512-1800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202-512-2104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Publishing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1194]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 12:30 p.m., Monday, December 30 Senate Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 31 House Chamber Program for Tuesday: House will meet in Pro Forma session at 10 a.m. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Williams, Roger, Tex., E1333" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgD1193,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2024-12-30,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1193,D1193,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1193,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgE1333-2,2024-12-27,118,2,,,PERSONAL EXPLANATION,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,PERSONALEXPLAIN,E1333,E1333,"[{""name"": ""Roger Williams"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1333,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1333] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ROGER WILLIAMS of texas in the house of representatives Friday, December 27, 2024 Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, due to a family health emergency, I was unable to be in D.C. and vote on December 19, 2024 and December 20, 2024." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-3,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Senate,HOUSE,HOUSE,FRONTMATTER,H7425,H7425,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7425,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7425] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 170 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024 No. 194" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7425-2,2024-12-27,118,2,,,DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HDESIGNATION,H7425,H7425,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7425,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7425] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, December 27, 2024. I hereby appoint the Honorable Christopher H. Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7425-3,2024-12-27,118,2,,,PRAYER,HOUSE,HOUSE,PRAYER,H7425,H7425,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7425,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7425] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the following prayer: Joy to the world. Shout for joy all the Earth. Let us burst into jubilant song and make music to the Lord with the instruments at hand. Whether with harp or lyre, guitar or trumpet, with voices of joy, let us praise the Lord. Let us sing a new song. Let us employ all that is within our mortal bodies to sing songs of praise. Let fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, for God has done marvelous things. You, O Lord, are the author of our salvation, and You reveal Your righteousness to all the nations. Remember Your love to us and Your faithfulness to Your people, that all the ends of the Earth will know of Your deliverance. Rule the world with Your truth and grace, that all nations will prove the glories of Your righteousness and the wonders of Your love. In the name of the one who is the source of our joy, we pray. Amen. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7425-4,2024-12-27,118,2,,,THE JOURNAL,HOUSE,HOUSE,HJOURNAL,H7425,H7425,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7425,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7425] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(z) of House Resolution 5, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7425-5,2024-12-27,118,2,,,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,HOUSE,HOUSE,PLEDGE,H7425,H7425,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7425,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7425] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7425-6,2024-12-27,118,2,,,ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ADJOURNMENT,H7425,H7425,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7425,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7425] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(z) of House Resolution 5, the House stands adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Thereupon (at 12 o'clock and 2 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7425-7,2024-12-27,118,2,,,"EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.",HOUSE,HOUSE,EXECUTIVECOMM,H7425,H7426,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7425,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7425-H7426] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: EC-6550. A letter from the Alternate OSD FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's interim final rule -- DoD Discharge Appeal Review Board [Docket ID: DoD-2022-OS-0105] (RIN: 0790-AL57) received December 20, 2024, 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-6551. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Electronic Submission of Certain Materials Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Amendments Regarding the FOCUS Report [Release Nos.: 33-11342; 34-101925; IC-35420; File No. S7-08-23] (RIN: 3235-AL85) received December 20, 2024, 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-6552. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior To Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent [Docket No.: FR-6387-F-02] (RIN: 2501-AE09) received December 20, 2024, 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-6553. A letter from the Senior Advisor, WHD Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation (DRLI), Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Restoration of Regulatory Language [[Page H7426]] (RIN: 1235-AA44) received December 20, 2024, 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-6554. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Uplift Climate and Environmental Community Action Grant [EPA-R-HQ-UCECA-25-01] received December 20, 2024, 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-6555. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; MO; Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Control of Emissions from Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills [EPA- R07-OAR-2023-0199; FRL-10830.1-01-R7] received December 12, 2024, 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-6556. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; Correction [EPA-HQ-OAR-2015-0072; FRL-8635.1-02-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AW48) received December 21, 2024, 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-6557. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter [EPA- HQ-OAR-2014-0128; FRL-5788-05-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AS35) received December 21, 2024, 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-6558. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Updates to New Chemicals Regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2022-0902; FRL-7906-02-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070- AK65) received December 21, 2024, 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-6559. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC); Regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0592; FRL-8206-02-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070- AK82) received December 21, 2024, 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-6560. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0642; FRL-8317-02-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070- AK83) received December 21, 2024, 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-6561. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Perchloroethylene (PCE); Regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0720; FRL-8329-01-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070- AK84) received December 21,2024, 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-6562. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0231; FRL-8524-03-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070-AK91) received December 21, 2024, 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-6563. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Certain Existing Chemicals; Request to Submit Unpublished Health and Safety Data under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) [EPA-HQ- OPPT-2023-0360; FRL-11164-02-OCSPP] (RIN: 2070-AL15) received December 21, 2924, 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-6564. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- National Priorities List [EPA-HQ-OLEM-2000-0000; FRL-0000-00-OLEM] received December 12, 2024, 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-6565. A letter from the Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's report to Congress titled, Alternative Decentralized and Centralized Wastewater Treatment Technology, pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1314a(b); Public Law 115-270, Sec. 4102(b); (132 Stat. 3871); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-6566. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Water Quality Standards; Establishment of a Numeric Criterion for Selenium for the State of California [EPA-HQ-OW-2018-0056; FRL-6322- 03-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF79) received December 21, 2024, 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-6567. A letter from the Associate Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Clean Water Act Section 404 Tribal and State Assumption Program [EPA-HQ-OW- 2020-0276; FRL-6682-01-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF83) received December 21, 2024, 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-6568. A letter from the Director, Rulemaking Operations, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Event Data Recorders [Docket No.: NHTSA-2024-0084] (RIN: 2127-AM12) received December 20, 2024, 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-6569. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Taxation of DISC Income to Shareholders (Rev. Rule 2024-27) received December 20, 2024, 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. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7425,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Senate,HOUSE,HOUSE,CALLTOORDER,H7425,H7425,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7425,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7425] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H7425]] Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. House of Representatives Friday, December 27, 2024 The House met at noon and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Smith of New Jersey). ____________________" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7426,2024-12-27,118,2,,,REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HPUBCOMMREPORT,H7426,H7427,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4818""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7931""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8235""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8244""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8245""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8246""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8816""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7426,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7426-H7427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: [Submitted on December 26, 2024] Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas: Committee on Small Business. Report on the Activities of the Committee on Small Business for the 118th Congress (Rept. 118-953). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Submitted on December 27, 2024 Mr. SMITH of Missouri: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 8245. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program to provide grants to rural hospitals for purposes of ensuring local access to services; with an amendment (Rept. 118-954). 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. 7931. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to update the fee schedule for ambulance services provided by critical access hospitals; with an amendment (Rept. 118-955, Pt. 1). 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. 8244. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act ensure appropriate approval for certain skilled nursing facility and nursing facility nursing aide training and competency evaluation programs under the Medicare and Medicaid program; with an amendment (Rept. 118-956, Pt. 1). 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. 8246. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for designation of rural emergency hospitals; with an amendment (Rept. 118-957). 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. 8816. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a cognitive impairment detection benefit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 118-958, Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. Mr. SMITH of Missouri: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 4818. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 118-959, Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. Mr. SMITH of Missouri: Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 8235. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the distribution of certain additional graduate medical education positions under the Medicare program; with an amendment (Rept. 118-960, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Discharge of Committee Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged from further consideration. H.R. 7931 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged from further consideration. H.R. 8235 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [[Page H7427]] Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged from further consideration. H.R. 8244 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7427-2,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7427,H7427,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7427,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY AND SINGLE SUBJECT STATEMENTS 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." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7427-3,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 10559,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7427,H7427,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10559""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7427,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. BARR: H.R. 10559. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution The single subject of this legislation is: To require United States persons to notify the Secretary of the Treasury when entering into certain transactions involving national security technology and China and to prohibit United States persons from financing certain national security-related investments involving China." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7427-4,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 10560,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7427,H7427,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10560""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7427,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. DeSAULNIER: H.R. 10560. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8. The single subject of this legislation is: expanding access to exercise equipment, facilities, and instruction for people with disabilities." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7427-5,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 10561,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7427,H7427,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10561""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7427,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. DAVIDSON: H.R. 10561. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution The single subject of this legislation is: Digital Assets" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7427-6,2024-12-27,118,2,,,Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 10562,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7427,H7427,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10562""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7427,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia: H.R. 10562. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power granted to Congress under Article I of the United States Constitution and its subsequent amendments, and further clarified and interpreted by the Supreme Court of the United States. The single subject of this legislation is: To require analyses of the impact of Government rules, programs, and policies on poverty and racial inequity ____________________" CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7427-7,2024-12-27,118,2,,,ADDITIONAL SPONSORS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HADDSPONSORS,H7427,H7427,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""795""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2548""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2819""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9778""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7427,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 795: Mr. Neguse. H.R. 2548: Mr. Neguse. H.R. 2819: Mr. Neguse. H.R. 9778: Mr. Neguse." CREC-2024-12-27-pt1-PgH7427,2024-12-27,118,2,,,PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HPUBBILLS,H7427,H7427,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10561""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10562""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7427,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 194 (Friday, December 27, 2024)] [House] [Page H7427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By Mr. DAVIDSON: H.R. 10561. A bill to codify the special purpose broker dealer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. By Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia (for herself, Ms. Brown, Ms. Norton, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Mfume, Ms. Crockett, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mr. Ivey, and Mrs. Ramirez): H.R. 10562. A bill to require analyses of the impact of Government rules, programs, and policies on poverty and racial inequity, including the racial wealth gap, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgD1189-2,2024-12-26,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1189,D1189,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1189,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgD1189-3,2024-12-26,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1189,D1189,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1189,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet in Pro Forma session at 12 noon on Friday, December 27, 2024." CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgD1189-4,2024-12-26,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1189,D1189,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1189,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held." CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgD1189-5,2024-12-26,118,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2024-12-27,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1189,D1189,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1189,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled." CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgD1189-6,2024-12-26,118,2,,,Daily Digest/The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390).,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDALLOTHER,D1189,D1190,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1189,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1189-D1190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. 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[[Page D1190]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 12:30 p.m., Monday, December 30 Senate Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Friday, December 27 House Chamber Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma session at 12 noon." CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgD1189,2024-12-26,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1189,D1189,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1189,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Thursday, December 26, 2024 [[Page D1189]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate met at 2:30:01 p.m. in pro forma session, and adjourned at 2:30:32 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024." CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter,2024-12-26,118,2,,,House of Representatives,SENATE,SENATE,FRONTMATTER,S7351,S7351,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7351,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 170 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2024 No. 193" CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgS7351-2,2024-12-26,118,2,,,House of Representatives,SENATE,SENATE,ALLOTHER,S7351,S7351,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7351,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 12 p.m. _________________________________" CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgS7351-3,2024-12-26,118,2,,,Senate,SENATE,SENATE,CALLTOORDER,S7351,S7351,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7351,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Senate Thursday, December 26, 2024 The Senate met at 2:30 and 1 second p.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Tammy Duckworth, a Senator from the State of Illinois. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgS7351-4,2024-12-26,118,2,,,APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE,SENATE,SENATE,ALLOTHER,S7351,S7351,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7351,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mrs. Murray). The legislative clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 26, 2024. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Tammy Duckworth, a Senator from the State of Illinois, to perform the duties of the Chair. Patty Murray, President pro tempore. Ms. DUCKWORTH thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-26-pt1-PgS7351-5,2024-12-26,118,2,,,"ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024, AT 12:30 P.M.",SENATE,SENATE,ADJOURNMENT,S7351,S7351,,,170 Cong. Rec. S7351,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 193 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024, AT 12:30 P.M. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024. Thereupon, the Senate, at 2:30 and 32 seconds p.m., adjourned until Monday, December 30, 2024, at 12:30 p.m." CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgD1186-2,2024-12-24,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1186,D1186,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1186,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1186] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgD1186-3,2024-12-24,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1186,D1187,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""562""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1089""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1256""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1348""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1553""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1691""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1723""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1890""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2181""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3195""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3658""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5098""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5639""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5649""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7906""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7979""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8913""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8915""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9461""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10559""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10560""}]",170 Cong. Rec. D1186,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1186-D1187] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 2 public bills, H.R. 10559- 10560, were introduced. Page H7423 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7423 Reports Filed: Reports filed today as follows: Committee on Ethics. In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Michael McCaul (H. Rept. 118-942); Committee on Ethics. In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Matt Gaetz (H. Rept. 118-943); H.R. 9461, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-944); H.R. 562, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit Members of Congress to use facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purposes of meeting with constituents, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-945); H.R. 1256, to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws relating to the appointment of the Under Secretary of Health and Assistant Under Secretaries of Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-946); H.R. 1089, to require directors of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit annual fact sheets to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the status of such facilities, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-947); H.R. 7979, to amend section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to modify the administrative exemptions under that Act, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-948); H.R. 8913, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain students from the calculation to determine if certain private colleges and universities are subject to the excise tax on net investment income, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-949); H.R. 8915, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts to include additional elementary and secondary school expenses and certain postsecondary credentialing expenses, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-950); H.R. 7906, to improve the effectiveness and available tools of State and tribal child support enforcement agencies, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-951); and H.R. 1691, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices under the Medicare program, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-952, Part 1). Page H7423 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative McHenry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H7417 Senate Referrals: S. 2181 was held at the desk. S. 1348 was held at the desk. S. 1553 was held at the [[Page D1187]] desk. S. 1723 was held at the desk. S. 1890 was held at the desk. S. 3195 was held at the desk. S. 3658 was held at the desk. S. 5098 was held at the desk. S. 5639 was held at the desk. S. 5649 was held at the desk. Pages H7417-18 Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House today appear on page H7417. Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:15 a.m." CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgD1186,2024-12-24,118,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1186,D1186,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1186,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1186] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Tuesday, December 24, 2024 [[Page D1186]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate was not in session and stands adjourned until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024." CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgD1187-2,2024-12-24,118,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2024-12-26,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1187,D1187,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1187,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1187] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2024 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled." CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgD1187-3,2024-12-24,118,2,,,Daily Digest/The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390).,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDALLOTHER,D1187,D1188,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1187,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1187-D1188] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. 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[[Page D1188]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 26 Senate Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Friday, December 27 House Chamber Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma session at 12 noon. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Budzinski, Nikki, Ill., E1329 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E1329, E1330, E1331 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1329 Leger Fernandez, Teresa, N.M., E1330" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgD1187,2024-12-24,118,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1187,D1187,,,170 Cong. Rec. D1187,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1187] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held." CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgE1329-2,2024-12-24,118,2,,,TRIBUTE TO THE SAN MATEO DAILY JOURNAL ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E1329,E1329,"[{""name"": ""Anna G. Eshoo"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1329,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE SAN MATEO DAILY JOURNAL ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. ANNA G. ESHOO of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, the San Mateo Daily Journal, an independent daily newspaper that covers San Mateo County, California, is in its 25th year of publication, covering local news, community events and youth sports. It has become an essential part of the daily life of San Mateo County, and its residents look to it for accurate, fair, relevant and impartial local news. The paper features extensive coverage of high school sports, and offers a variety of opinions from local columnists, such as my long-time friend Mark Simon, as well as a forum for Letters to the Editor and longer perspective pieces. It is an essential source of information for local government, and steadily and responsibly fulfills the watchdog role inherent in a good local newspaper. It is the only local newspaper published in San Mateo County that publishes a daily edition Monday through Friday, and a combined weekend edition that appears Saturdays and Sundays. The Daily Journal was launched on August 18, 2000, with a news staff of two, plus advertising, production, and circulation staff. Its first edition contained 8 pages and its initial circulation was 5,000. Today, the staff includes up to 20 full-time and part-time employees and contract workers. The Daily Journal averages 28 pages and the circulation ranges from 21,000 to 30,000 daily editions. It is available in local cafes, stores, businesses and public and community gathering places and its digital edition, smdailyjournal.com, averages 750,000 views a month. Co-Founder Jerry Lee has been the publisher since day one as part of a Berkeley-based organization that expanded its local news model to San Mateo County. In 2006, Lee bought the paper from the founding organization which went out of business, and has been the owner since. In an era when local newspapers are rapidly disappearing, Lee said, ``We were able to jump out of the gate and be profitable from the beginning,'' a trend that has continued throughout the paper's 25 years. Editor Jon Mays came to the Daily Journal as Managing Editor in October of 2000 and has served as Editor in Chief since December 2001. Sports Editor Nathan Mollat has been with the newspaper since its founding. His sports pages and the special recognition given to individual athletes weekly, every sports season and annually creates lifetime memories and keepsakes for high school students and their families. The success of the paper is ``a testament to the people we have here, and the paper owes its success to the unique nature of San Mateo County. The market is more conducive to what we do, and it is one of the most advanced educational areas of the world, but it is still very much a small town--a big city in small-town clothing. The mom-and-pop nature of the paper fits the mom-and-pop nature of the community,'' Lee said. The Daily Journal contributes to ``the creation of community, bringing people together in an age where there are not enough institutions working to do that. A good local paper is important to have a thriving democracy,'' Lee said. The paper provides a forum for small to medium-sized advertisers who don't find a place for themselves in larger daily newspapers or see online advertising as too scattered. And the advertising is very much in keeping with the paper's mission as a local resource that promotes a sense of community. ``Local people want to know about services. Advertising is another form of information. A quarter of our advertisers don't need advertising, they just want to support us,'' Lee said. Here is the stated mission of the Daily Journal: It is the mission of the Daily Journal to be the most accurate, fair and relevant local news source for those who live, work or play on the San Francisco Peninsula. By combining local news coverage, analysis and insight with the latest business, lifestyle, state, national and world news, we seek to provide our readers with the highest quality information resource in the local area. Our pages belong to our readers, and we choose to reflect the diverse character of this dynamic and ever-changing community. The Daily Journal's slogan is: We report to you. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a jewel in the crown of my Congressional District. The San Mateo Daily Journal is a cherished community asset and I am exceedingly proud of all they've accomplished and continue to do as they serve the people of San Mateo County. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgE1329-3,2024-12-24,118,2,,,"HONORING THE LIFE OF PENNY ETSON RINEHART OF OLNEY, ILLINOIS",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1329,E1329,"[{""name"": ""Nikki Budzinski"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1329,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE OF PENNY ETSON RINEHART OF OLNEY, ILLINOIS ______ HON. NIKKI BUDZINSKI of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the life of Penny Etson Rinehart of Olney, who passed away earlier this year. Born in Utica, New York, in 1953, Penny later attended the University of Illinois, where she double-majored in psychology and social work. After graduating, she dedicated her career to helping others, first as a probation officer and then as a drug and alcohol counselor. While in college, Penny met Eric Reinhart, whom she married in Olney, Illinois, in 1977. Their marriage was a testament to love and partnership, filled with cherished adventures, including memorable beach trips to Florida. Above all, Penny was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She and Eric raised two sons, Jonathan and William, and were blessed with two granddaughters, Claudette and Camille. During this difficult time, I hold Penny's family in my thoughts and prayers. Penny's love, humor, and kindness touched the lives of many. Her impact will be deeply felt by those who knew her and by the Springfield community she called home. Penny will be greatly missed, but her legacy of compassion and warmth will endure. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgE1329-4,2024-12-24,118,2,,,HONORING DR. RENEL BROOKS-MOON,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1329,E1330,"[{""name"": ""Barbara Lee"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1329,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1329-E1330] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING DR. RENEL BROOKS-MOON ______ HON. BARBARA LEE of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Renel Brooks-Moon as she receives the Key to the City of San Francisco from Mayor London Breed. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Renel's extraordinary contributions to our community and her trailblazing career in broadcasting and sports. Born in Oakland to her beloved educator parents Nathaniel and Juanita Brooks, who inspired her path to achievement and amazing journey and success story, becoming one of the most beloved women luminaries in the Bay Area. A Woodside High School and Mills College graduate, she began her broadcasting career at KCBS and KFRC before breaking through at 106 KMEL in 1986. Later, she woke up the San Francisco Bay Area with her iconic ``Renel In The Morning'' show on 98.1 KISS-FM. She became the San Francisco Giants' public address announcer in 2000 and excelled in the position for 24 years. As one of the first Black women in this role, Renel broke barriers and made history in Major League Baseball. She was the first woman to announce a world championship game in any professional sport and the first to announce MLB's All-Star Game. Renel Brooks-Moon has had a profound impact on our community, not only entertaining and informing us but also being a role model for aspiring broadcasters, particularly women and people of color. Renel's impact extends beyond broadcasting. She has volunteered in community service and received honorary doctorates from Mills College and the University of San Francisco, recognizing her contributions to education and society. Her journey from a young Giants fan to the team's iconic voice that Bay Area fans have loved for more than two decades exemplifies the power of perseverance and believing in your dreams. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Renel Brooks-Moon. [[Page E1330]] Her legacy as a broadcaster, community leader, and trailblazer will continue to inspire, empower, and uplift the community now and for future generations, making her a true San Francisco Bay Area icon. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgE1330-2,2024-12-24,118,2,,,"CONGRATULATING NAYA STAMETS, GIRL SCOUTS GOLD AWARD RECIPIENT",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,CONGRATULATIONS,E1330,E1331,"[{""name"": ""Teresa Leger Fernandez"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1330,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1330-E1331] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING NAYA STAMETS, GIRL SCOUTS GOLD AWARD RECIPIENT ______ HON. TERESA LEGER FERNANDEZ of new mexico in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Naya Stamets. Naya is an extraordinary leader with a heart as bold and inspiring as her mission. It's the only way you get to receive the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award. She earned this award by turning her personal battle with Type 1 Diabetes into a powerful PSA, raising awareness of the condition one person at a time. It is so wonderful to have Naya as my constituent from Farmington, New Mexico. She is one of New Mexico's golden treasures. She has been a member of the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, Troop 10068 for 13 years. She is now a first-year undergraduate student at New Mexico Tech studying Mechanical Engineering and Digital Media--go Miners. To earn the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award, high school-age Girl Scouts must identify and investigate an issue they care about, devise a plan, and then lead a team of experts and community members to implement a project that produces lasting change. In pursuit of this prestigious award, Naya created a PSA video with the help of medical professionals to educate the community about T1D symptoms, prevention, and management. Naya's PSA titled ``SEE T1D'' will have a positive impact on our New Mexico community for years to come. Naya was inspired to create this PSA after a life-threatening emergency in her childhood, where she learned she had Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). As she grew older, she noticed the lack of T1D education in her community. At the end of the PSA, Naya included a QR code to a Google Form, which asks people if they experience any T1D symptoms and if someone selects 4 or more then it immediately tells them to contact their physician. As a result of her PSA, she has been able to collect over 50 survey responses and speak with 4 individuals who sought help after seeing her video and survey. Two people were able to get a diagnosis for early onset diabetes after consulting with their doctor and two others learned they had other underlying health issues. In addition, Naya was able to present her research and PSA to the International Order of the Rainbow Girls, where she shared her findings with over 100 people from across the U.S. ranging from Connecticut, Kansas, Ohio, and California. [[Page E1331]] On behalf of the 3rd Congressional District of New Mexico, I congratulate Naya for achieving the highest distinction in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. We are so proud of her. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgE1330,2024-12-24,118,2,,,TRIBUTE TO KAREN CHAPMAN ON HER RETIREMENT,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E1330,E1330,"[{""name"": ""Anna G. Eshoo"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1330,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1330] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO KAREN CHAPMAN ON HER RETIREMENT ______ HON. ANNA G. ESHOO of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Karen Chapman, my District Chief of Staff and leader of my exceptional District office team upon her retirement from the federal government. Karen grew up in San Mateo County and attended local schools. A graduate of Castilleja in Palo Alto, she went on to receive her BA in history with a focus on comparative political systems from the University of Colorado in Boulder. For her senior thesis she conducted research at the University of Kent in Canterbury in conjunction with Cornell University, with the focus of her studies centered on political propaganda. While working on various political campaigns, including my first congressional campaign and later, former Governor Jerry Brown's campaign for State Party Chair, Karen also participated in the Practical Politics Master's Program at San Francisco State University. During my service on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Karen served as my Executive Assistant and Legislative Aide. At the each Supervisor had only two staff members, demanding that Karen had to do essentially everything. She also managed my schedule, planned events, staffed commission meetings and conducted casework and field work. When I was elected to Congress in l992, Karen joined me in Washington, D.C. as a senior staffer and helped set up the best office on the Hill. She returned to Palo Alto two years later to be my District Director. Karen brought her superb leadership and diplomatic skills to the District Office operations and established the best Congressional constituent services operation in the Nation, an organization known for getting things done right, solving difficult problems and treating each constituent with dignity, respect and kindness. My District operation includes Co-Deputy Chiefs of Staff Anne Ream and Patty Kim, Senior Field Representatives Nicholas Hargis and Justin Jeong; and Communications Director Katrina Rill, all of whom are seasoned, engaged and highly professional. There are many examples of Karen's drive and dedication throughout the years. When the CZU fire devastated parts of my District in Santa Cruz County, Karen led her colleagues in the field, working alongside FEMA and our other partners in government. They worked nights and weekends along with tremendous help from Brian Perkins of Congresswoman Speier's office, staying in the field during the pandemic until all constituents had opened cases with FEMA and received local, state and federal help. Karen builds bridges between people, organizations and agencies, bringing everyone together to find solutions that are practical and that reflect my values. My Congressional District includes four federal facilities which require consistent support. Karen carried out this support in this ongoing work including advocating for USGS and NASA Ames when each was threatened with significant cuts by various Administrations. Karen staffed me, together with her D.C. counterparts on the fight to preserve the iconic Hangar One and retain the 129th Rescue Wings both located at Moffett Federal Airfield. Karen has been highly involved in several key projects, including the soon to open National Monument, Cotoni-Coast Dairies near Davenport in Santa Cruz County. She also worked with her D.C. counterparts to staff me for decades of work in the District to electrify Caltrain. This game changing project was completed this year for the Bay Area and will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 176,000 metric tons annually. In true Silicon Valley spirit, our District Office operation has always had an innovative approach toward representing over 740,000 people. We were the first District Office to conduct casework using digital signatures as a result of my legislation establishing their legality. This legislation allowed us to conduct casework via the Internet, reducing processing times and promoting greater efficiency, and saving significant tax dollars. We were the first Congressional Office in the Nation to become a `Green Congressional Office' having worked with property owner Premier Properties. The Eshoo office invested in renewal energy resources, with 100 percent of the energy used by the Eshoo office derived from renewable resources and the office exceeding established green standards. Our office was the first where the Member of Congress established a Congressional Student Advisory Board (SAB) for high school students, giving voice to students about the legislative process. Karen and my team made sure the SAB was robust and every year graduated more than 100 students, while providing resources and information to ensure their success. Each year SAB became more professional and the staff time devoted to it was a significant and worthwhile investment. During the entirety of the pandemic, Karen's innovative work continued as she remained in the office full time, and staffed me while I ran the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health from my home in San Mateo County. Karen adapted quickly in order for us to remain resilient and nimble, and through her innovation she increased responsiveness and productivity for committee work, casework and fieldwork during the pandemic and beyond in ways that kept my staff safe and healthy while keeping up with the unique challenges of a pandemic and multiple wildfires. Karen Chapman is a public servant's servant. She's humble, loyal, generous, disciplined, resourceful, and steadfast. Often sought after for her discretion and wise counsel, Karen has also advised campaigns and supported local candidates. She cares deeply about making a difference in people's lives and improving their circumstances. She staffed me on some of my most challenging cases including seeing success for Carl Clark who had been denied by the Navy for his heroism due to racism during World War II, protecting Dr. Christine Ford's identity before she decided to tell her story in public, and making sure my late friend Hank Sciaroni's package was complete to receive the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his courageous heroism when his plane was shot down behind enemy lines during World War II. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to honor and thank Karen Chapman for her extraordinary dedication and exemplary service on behalf of the people I've represented for over three decades. I'm unendingly grateful to her for her sterling leadership, her 32 years of devoted service, and for the gift of her friendship. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgE1331,2024-12-24,118,2,,,TRIBUTE TO NA YOUNG PATTY KIM,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,TRIBUTETO,E1331,E1331,"[{""name"": ""Anna G. Eshoo"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,170 Cong. Rec. E1331,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1331] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO NA YOUNG PATTY KIM ______ HON. ANNA G. ESHOO of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an extraordinary member of my congressional staff, Na Young Patty Kim, on the occasion of her retirement after serving as a member of my staff for over 26 years. Patty was born Na Young Kim in Seoul, South Korea, in 1976 to Chong Seung Kim and Young Suk Kim. In 1985, her parents decided to immigrate to the United States to pursue the American dream for their young daughters, Na Young and Jee Young. Landing first in San Francisco, they eventually settled in Newark, California. Na Young became Patty in the process of learning English and she learned about being a bridge for immigrants like herself while helping her parents navigate the unfamiliar system in America. Patty graduated from Newark Memorial High School in 1994 and went on to study at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Although she was initially interested tn pursuing Business Economics, Patty developed a passion for political science and opted to study abroad in South Korea at Yonsei University to learn about international relations. She also participated in the University of California Washington Center (UCDC) program and interned with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice in the special litigation section. These experiences helped her develop her passion for public service and in 1998, Patty graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and a specialization in Business Administration from UCLA. Following her graduation from UCLA, Patty joined our Palo Alto District Office for the 14th Congressional District of California in the heart of Silicon Valley where she began as a Staff Assistant, moved to be a Scheduler, then a Caseworker, a Constituent Service Director, and now Deputy District Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel. Patty opted to work full time while attending Santa Clara University School of Law, as a part time student. During this time, she studied abroad at Oxford University to obtain a Certificate in International Law and also spent time working for the Federal Public Defender's office in San Jose on a case to help acquit a defendant on death row. After graduating in May 2005, Patty passed the California Bar exam in November and decided to remain in public service as my Counsel. In 2010, she married Steve Yu, a Marine Veteran and entrepreneur, and they have two beautiful children; Gloria and Michaela. While raising her two young children, she continued to work tirelessly to serve constituents in a diverse district encompassing Silicon Valley. Patty is an exceptional professional who truly understands the important connections between legislative work and constituent services. She works quietly behind the scenes to use her deep knowledge of immigration, tax, telecommunications, and high-tech issues to help those in need. Patty has helped thousands of constituents navigate the federal bureaucracy, has led a casework operation second to none, and been a trusted advisor in times of crisis. Over all the years, Patty has worked effectively with community stakeholders, federal agencies, and constituents to get results. Through it all, she has always been positive, never losing sight of the fact that we are in the business of hope. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the work of Patty Kim as she begins the next exciting chapter of her life. From the 105th Congress to the 118th Congress, Patty Kim has proven herself to be a dedicated public servant and leader by working tirelessly to serve the people of the 14th, 18th, and 16th Congressional District through five administrations. Like so many women, Patty has juggled family commitments with work obligations to make this world a better place for the next generation. The American dream that Patty's parents envisioned for their daughters has been realized and exceeded through her extraordinary life of service. How proud and grateful I am to have had her by my side." CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-2,2024-12-24,118,2,,,Senate,HOUSE,HOUSE,FRONTMATTER,H7417,H7417,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7417,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Page H7417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 170 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024 No. 192" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7417-2,2024-12-24,118,2,,,DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HDESIGNATION,H7417,H7417,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7417,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Page H7417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, December 24, 2024. I hereby appoint the Honorable Patrick T. McHenry to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7417-3,2024-12-24,118,2,,,PRAYER,HOUSE,HOUSE,PRAYER,H7417,H7417,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7417,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Page H7417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the following prayer: God, the source of our joy, fill our hearts with Your perfect joy, a joy that transcends all circumstances and contests, a joy that touches deep within our souls that we soon discover that we are never far from Your abiding presence and steadfast loving kindness. God, the author of our peace, imbue our efforts with Your consummate peace, a peace that stands firm in the face of malice and spitefulness, a peace that eases our anxieties, that we remain ever confident in Your grace plan. God of love, stir our spirits with Your merciful love, a love that rejoices in the truth, a love that enables us to bear all things, to believe all things, and to endure all things. God of joy, peace, and love, this day and always, may we so delight in Your presence and respond to Your bountiful grace, that we would desire nothing more than to share with those around us the hope of all that is found in You. In the name of the one who is the source of all that is good and perfect, we pray. Amen. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7417-4,2024-12-24,118,2,,,THE JOURNAL,HOUSE,HOUSE,HJOURNAL,H7417,H7417,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7417,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Page H7417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(z) of House Resolution 5, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7417-5,2024-12-24,118,2,,,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,HOUSE,HOUSE,PLEDGE,H7417,H7417,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7417,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Page H7417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7417-6,2024-12-24,118,2,,,COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HCLERK,H7417,H7417,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""82""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10545""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7417,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Page H7417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 21, 2024. Hon. Mike Johnson, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 21, 2024, at 12:46 a.m. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 82. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 10545. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Kevin F. McCumber, Acting Clerk. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7417-7,2024-12-24,118,2,,,COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HCLERK,H7417,H7418,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""670""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1318""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1348""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1553""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1723""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1890""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2181""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2997""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3195""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3391""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3658""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4136""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4955""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4984""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5098""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5103""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5639""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5649""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5887""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6395""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6852""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8012""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8667""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9076""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9124""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7417,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7417-H7418] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 23, 2024. Hon. Mike Johnson, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 23, 2024, at 10:53 a.m. That the Senate agrees to the House amendments to the bill S. 2181. That the Senate passed S. 1348. That the Senate passed S. 1553. That the Senate passed S. 1723. That the Senate passed S. 1890. [[Page H7418]] That the Senate passed S. 3195. That the Senate passed S. 3658. That the Senate passed S. 5098. That the Senate passed S. 5639. That the Senate passed S. 5649. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 670. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 1318. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 2997. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 3391. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 4136. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 4955. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 4984. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 5103. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 5887. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6395. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6852. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 8012. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 8667. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 9076. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 9124. Appointments: United States--China Economic and Security Review Commission National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, Kevin F. McCumber, Acting Clerk. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7417,2024-12-24,118,2,,,Senate,HOUSE,HOUSE,CALLTOORDER,H7417,H7417,,,170 Cong. Rec. H7417,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Page H7417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H7417]] Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. House of Representatives Tuesday, December 24, 2024 The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. McHenry). ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7418,2024-12-24,118,2,,,ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HANNOUNCEMENT,H7418,H7419,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""59""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""59""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""141""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""141""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""223""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""223""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""663""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""663""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""709""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""709""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""759""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""759""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""932""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""932""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1147""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1147""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1351""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1351""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1607""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1607""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1727""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1727""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2414""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2414""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2468""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2468""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2513""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2513""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3324""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3324""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3448""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3448""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3791""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3791""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3857""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3857""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3938""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3938""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3946""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3946""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3959""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3959""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3998""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""4077""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4094""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4094""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""4107""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4385""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4385""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4467""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4467""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""4610""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""4716""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5314""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5355""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5646""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5646""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5770""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5770""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6826""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6826""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6843""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6843""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7177""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7177""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7213""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7213""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7332""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7332""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7524""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""7524""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8219""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8219""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8413""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8413""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8663""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""8663""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9566""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""9566""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7418,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7418-H7419] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 4 of rule I, the following enrolled bills were signed by Speaker pro tempore McHenry on Friday, December 20, 2024: H.R. 663, to amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act; H.R. 1607, to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes; H.R. 1727, to amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission; H.R. 2468, to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Utah certain Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, and for other purposes; H.R. 3324, to extend the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity Marina fees through fiscal year 2029; H.R. 4094, to amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes; H.R. 4385, to extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991; H.R. 4467, to direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to assess contracts for covered services performed by contractor personnel along the United States land border with Mexico, and for other purposes; H.R. 5646, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents, and for other purposes; H.R. 5770, to reauthorize certain United States Geological Survey water data enhancement programs; H.R. 6826, to designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center; H.R. 6843, to expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana; H.R. 7177, to amend title 28, United States Code, to consolidate certain divisions in the Northern District of Alabama; H.R. 7213, to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and reauthorize activities and programs relating to autism spectrum disorder, and for other purposes; H.R. 7332, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the State of Utah for inclusion in certain State parks, and for other purposes; H.R. 7524, to amend title 40, United States Code, to require the submission of reports on certain information technology services funds to Congress before expenditures may be made, and for other purposes; H.R. 8219, to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes; H.R. 8413, to provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes; H.R. 8663, to require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect and identify illicit substances in very low concentrations; H.R. 9566, to require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes; S. 59, to implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency- based hiring; S. 141, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs for home and community based services for veterans, and for other purposes; S. 223, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions; S. 709, to improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government, and for other purposes; S. 759, to authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, and for other purposes; S. 932, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes; S. 1147, to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and secondary school students; S. 1351, to study and prevent child abuse in youth residential programs, and for other purposes; S. 2414, to require agencies with working dog programs to implement the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office relating to the health and welfare of working dogs, and for other purposes; S. 2513, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; S. 3448, to reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes; S. 3791, to reauthorize the America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and for other purposes; S. 3857, to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Jamul Indian Village of California, and for other purposes; S. 3938, to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the ``Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic''; S. 3946, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the ``Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office''; S. 3959, to require the Transportation Security Administration to streamline the enrollment processes for individuals applying for a Transportation Security Administration security threat assessment for certain programs, including the Transportation Worker Identification Credential and Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment programs of the Administration, and for other purposes; S. 3998, to provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships; S. 4077, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the ``Dianne Feinstein Post Office''; S. 4107, to require Amtrak to report to Congress information on Amtrak compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 with respect to trains and stations; [[Page H7419]] S. 4610, to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird; S. 4716, to amend section 7504 of title 31, United States Code, to improve the single audit requirements; S. 5314, to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center; S. 5355, to ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7419-2,2024-12-24,118,2,,,ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED,HOUSE,HOUSE,ENROLLEDSIGNED,H7419,H7420,"[{""name"": ""Patrick T. McHenry"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]","[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""74""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""82""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""663""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""670""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1318""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1555""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1607""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1727""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1823""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2468""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2997""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3324""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3354""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3391""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": 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Rec. H7419,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7419-H7420] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk of the House, reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. McHenry, on Friday, December 20, 2024: H.R. 663. An act to amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. H.R. 1607. An act to clarify jurisdiction with respect to certain Bureau of Reclamation pumped storage development, and for other purposes. H.R. 1727. An act to amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission. H.R. 2468. An act to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Utah certain Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, and for other purposes. H.R. 3324. An act to extend the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity Marina fees through fiscal year 2029. H.R. 4094. An act to amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to authorize expenditures for the conduct of certain water conservation measures in the Great Salt Lake basin, and for other purposes. H.R. 4385. An act to extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991. H.R. 4467. An act to direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to assess contracts for covered services performed by contractor personnel along the United States land border with Mexico, and for other purposes. H.R. 5646. An act to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5770. An act to reauthorize certain United States Geological Survey water data enhancement programs. H.R. 6826. An act to designate the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine as the Paul S. Sarbanes Visitor and Education Center. H.R. 6843. An act to expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. H.R. 7177. An act to amend title 28, United States Code, to consolidate certain divisions in the Northern District of Alabama. H.R. 7213. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and reauthorize activities and programs relating to autism spectrum disorder, and for other purposes. H.R. 7332. An Act to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the State of Utah for inclusion in certain State parks, and for other purposes. H.R. 7524. An act to amend title 40, United States Code, to require the submission of reports on certain information technology services funds to Congress before expenditures may be made, and for other purposes. H.R. 8219. An act to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. H.R. 8413. An act to provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes. H.R. 8663. An act to require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect and identify illicit substances in very low concentrations. H.R. 9566. An act to require governmentwide source code sharing, and for other purposes. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk of the House, further reported and found truly an enrolled bill of the House of the following title, which was thereupon signed by the Speaker on Saturday, December 21, 2024: H.R. 10545. An act making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk of the House, further reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. McHENRY: H.R. 82. An act to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. H.R. 670. An act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a website to promote awareness of available resources for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1318. An act to authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes. H.R. 1555. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2300 Sylvan Avenue in Modesto, California, as the ``Corporal Michael D. Anderson Jr. Post Office Building''. H.R. 1823. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 East Fort Dade Avenue in Brooksville, Florida, as the ``Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office Building''. H.R. 2997. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in Colorado, and for other purposes. H.R. 3354. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the ``Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building''. H.R. 3391. An act to extend the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. H.R. 4136. An act to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas, as the ``U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic''. H.R. 4955. An act to name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the ``Henry Parham VA Clinic''. H.R. 4984. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia so that the District may use the Campus for purposes including residential and commercial development, and for other purposes. H.R. 5103. An act to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes. H.R. 5443. An act to establish a policy regarding appraisal and valuation services for real property for a transaction over which the Secretary of the Interior has jurisdiction, and for other purposes. H.R. 5867. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida, as the ``Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building''. H.R. 5887. An act to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to improve Government service delivery, and build related capacity for the Federal Government, and for other purposes. H.R. 6062. An act to restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 6116. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14280 South Military Trail in Delray Beach, Florida, as the ``Benjamin Berell Ferencz Post Office Building''. H.R. 6162. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan, Alabama, as the ``LaBruce `Bruce' Tidwell Post Office Building''. H.R. 6188. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 420 Highway 17 North in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, as the ``Nancy Yount Childs Post Office Building''. H.R. 6244. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the ``1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building''. H.R. 6395. An act to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to require the Secretary of the Interior to include the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultations regarding designations of critical minerals, elements, substances, and materials. H.R. 6492. An act to improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes. [[Page H7420]] H.R. 6633. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9355 113th Street in Seminole, Florida, as the ``Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building''. H.R. 6750. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 Mercer Street Southwest in Wilson, North Carolina, as the ``Milton F. Fitch, Sr. Post Office Building''. H.R. 6810. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 518 North Ridgewood Drive in Sebring, Florida, as the ``U.S. Army Air Corps Major Thomas B. McGuire Post Office Building''. H.R. 6852. An act to designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes. H.R. 6983. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the ``Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office''. H.R. 7158. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Battles Road in Santa Maria, California, as the ``Larry Lavagnino Post Office Building''. H.R. 7180. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the Kingsland `Johnny Cash' Post Office''. H.R. 7365. To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 7385. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the ``John Mercer Langston Post Office Building''. H.R. 74l7. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Spring Street in Titusville, Pennsylvania, as the ``Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building''. H.R. 7507. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 East 6th Street in Lexington, Nebraska, as the ``William E. and Elsie L. Barrett Post Office Building''. H.R. 7508. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1285 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the ``Gladys P. Todd Post Office''. H.R. 7606. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the ``Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building''. H.R. 7607. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of Middle County of Cape May, New Jersey, as the ``George Henry White Post Office Building''. H.R. 7893. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 Pickens Street in Marion, Alabama, as the ``Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building''. H.R. 7938. An act to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes. H.R. 8012. An act to establish the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site in the State of Florida, and for other purposes. H.R. 8057. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the ``Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office''. H.R. 8641. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, as the ``Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building''. H.R. 8666. An act to amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize holding court for the Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello. H.R. 8667. An act to rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cadillac, Michigan, as the ``Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic''. H.R. 8717. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in SantaQuin, Utah, as the ``SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building''. H.R. 8841. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, as the ``Floyd B. Olson Post Office''. H.R. 8868. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, as the ``Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building''. H.R. 8909. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 82-6110 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook, Hawaii, as the ``Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao Post Office Building''. H.R. 8919. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the ``SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office''. H.R. 8976. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West White Street in Millstadt, Illinois, as the ``Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt Post Office''. H.R. 9076. An act to reauthorize child welfare programs under part B of title IV of the Social Security Act and strengthen the State and tribal child support enforcement program under part D of such title, and for other purposes. H.R. 9124. An act to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Auburn, California, as the ``Louis A. Conter VA Clinic''. H.R. 9285. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 39l3 Leland Avenue Northwest in Comstock Park, Michigan, as the ``Captain Miguel Justin Nava Post Office''. H.R. 9322. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway in Akron, Ohio, as the ``Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building''. H.R. 9421. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the ``Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office''. H.R. 9487. An act to amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to authorize the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives to designate more than one of the attorneys of the Office of the Legislative Counsel as a Deputy Legislative Counsel, and for other purposes. H.R. 9544. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the ``United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building''. H.R. 9549. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the ``Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building''. H.R. 9580. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2777 Brentwood Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the ``Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office''. H.R. 9592. An act to amend title 44, United States Code, to modernize the Federal Register, and for other purposes. H.R. 9600. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the ``Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office''. H.R. 9775. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, as the ``Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building''. H.R. 10065. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 802 North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the ``Captain Robert E. `Bob' Batterson Post Office''. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7419,2024-12-24,118,2,,,ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HANNOUNCEMENT,H7419,H7419,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10545""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""10545""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7419,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Page H7419] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 4 of rule I, the following enrolled bill was signed by the Speaker on Saturday, December 21, 2024: H.R. 10545, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7420,2024-12-24,118,2,,,SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED,HOUSE,HOUSE,ENROLLEDSIGNED,H7420,H7421,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""59""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""141""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""223""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""709""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""759""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""932""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1147""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1351""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2181""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2414""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2513""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3448""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3791""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3857""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3938""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3946""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3959""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3998""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""4077""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""4107""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""4367""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""4610""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""4716""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5314""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""5355""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7420,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7420-H7421] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED The Speaker pro tempore, Mr. McHenry, on Friday, December 20, 2024, announced his signature to enrolled bills of the Senate of the following titles: S. 59.--An act to implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency-based hiring. S. 141.--An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs for home and community based services for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 223.--An act to amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions. S. 709.--An act to improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government, and for other purposes. S. 759.--An act to authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, and for other purposes. S. 932.--An act to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. S. 1147.--An act to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and secondary school students. S. 1351.--An act to study and prevent child abuse in youth residential programs, and for other purposes. S. 2414.--An act to require agencies with working dog programs to implement the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office relating to the health and welfare of working dogs, and for other purposes. S. 2513.--An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 3448.--An act to reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes. S. 3791.--An act to reauthorize the America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and for other purposes. S. 3857.--An act to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Jamul Indian Village of California, and for other purposes. S. 3938.--An act to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the ``Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic''. [[Page H7421]] S. 3946.--An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the ``Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office''. S. 3959.--An act to require the Transportation Security Administration to streamline the enrollment processes for individuals applying for a Transportation Security Administration security threat assessment for certain programs, including the Transportation Worker Identification Credential and Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment programs for the Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3998.--An act to provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships. S. 4077.--An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the ``Dianne Feinstein Post Office''. S. 4107.--An act to require Amtrak to report to Congress information on Amtrak compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 with respect to trains and stations. S. 4610.--An act to amend title 36 United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird. S. 4716.--An act to amend section 7504 of title 31, United States Code, to improve the single audit requirements. S. 5314.--An act to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center. S. 5355.--An act to ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University. The Speaker pro tempore, Mr. McHenry, further announced his signature to enrolled bills of the Senate of the following titles: S. 2181.--An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the entitlement to memorial headstones and markers for commemoration of veterans and certain individuals and to extend authority to bury remains of certain spouses and children in national cemeteries, and for other purposes. S. 4367.--An act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. ____________________" CREC-2024-12-24-pt1-PgH7421-2,2024-12-24,118,2,,,ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ADJOURNMENT,H7421,H7421,,"[{""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}, {""congress"": ""118"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""5""}]",170 Cong. Rec. H7421,"Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)] [House] [Page H7421] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(z) of House Resolution 5, the House stands adjourned until noon on Friday, December 27, 2024. Thereupon (at 10 o'clock and 15 minutes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Friday, December 27, 2024, at noon. ____________________"