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| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgD1143-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCMEETINGS | D1143 | D1143 | 166 Cong. Rec. D1143 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held. | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgD1143-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1143 | D1145 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "221"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "371"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "965"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "1273"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "1310"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1923"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1925"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2678"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2744"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "3153"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "4704"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5076"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "8169"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9057"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9067"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. D1143 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1143-D1145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. 9057- 9067; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 1273 were introduced. Page H9178 Additional Cosponsors: Page H9179 Reports Filed: A report was filed on December 29, 2020 as follows: Committee on Small Business. Report on the Activity of the Committee on Small Business of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress (H. Rept. 116- 702). Reports were filed today as follows: Committee on Ethics. Committee on Ethics Summary of Activities 116th Congress (H. Rept. 116-703); H.R. 8169, to amend the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act to authorize the Elder Justice Initiative, to require that online resources of such initiative are made available in Spanish, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 116-704); [[Page D1144]] H.R. 2678, to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the tolling of the statute of limitations with regard to certain offenses committed by the President of the United States during or prior to tenure in office, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 116-705); Committee on the Budget. Activities and Summary Report of the Committee on the Budget (H. Rept. 116-706); Committee on House Administration. Activities of the Committee on House Administration During the 116th Congress (H. Rept. 116-707); Select Committee on Climate Crisis. Activities of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (H. Rept. 116-708); Committee on Armed Services. Activities of the Committee on Armed Services (H. Rept. 116-709); Committee on Oversight and Reform. Activity Report Committee on Oversight and Reform (H. Rept. 116-710); Committee on Education and … | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgD1143 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCHAMBER | D1143 | D1143 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1472"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "3985"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "4044"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. D1143 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Thursday, December 31, 2020 [[Page D1143]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S7985-S7993 Measures Passed: Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act: Senate passed H.R. 4044, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program. Page S7993 Homestead National Historical Park: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1472, to rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park, and the bill was then passed. Page S7993 Measures Considered: JUSTICE Act: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3985, to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency. Page S7985 Veto Messages: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act--Veto Message: Senate continued consideration of the veto message to accompany H.R. 6395, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. Pages S7987-91 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the veto message to accompany the bill at approximately 12 noon, on Friday, January 1, 2021. Page S7993 Messages from the House: … | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgD1145-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2021-01-01 | DAILYDIGEST | DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS | D1145 | D1145 | 166 Cong. Rec. D1145 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled. | |||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgD1145-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1145 | D1146 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. D1145 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1145-D1146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] 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 add… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgD1145 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1145 | D1145 | 166 Cong. Rec. D1145 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1145] 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-2020-12-31-pt1-PgE1217-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E1217 | E1217 | [{"name": "Ann M. Kuster", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. E1217 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1217] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ANN M. KUSTER of new hampshire in the house of representatives Thursday, December 31, 2020 Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Madam Speaker, on Monday, December 28, 2020 I was unavoidably detained and missed Roll Call vote No. 253. Had I been present, I would have voted AYE on Roll Call vote No. 253. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgE1217-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | CONGRATULATING DOUG CRANDALL ON HIS RETIREMENT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CONGRATULATIONS | E1217 | E1217 | [{"name": "Collin C. Peterson", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. E1217 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1217] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING DOUG CRANDALL ON HIS RETIREMENT ______ HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON of minnesota in the house of representatives Thursday, December 31, 2020 Mr. PETERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Doug Crandall, who will retire at the end of this year after 13 years with the U.S. Forest Service. The Members and staff of the House Agriculture Committee wish to express our thanks and best wishes to Doug for his service. We had the opportunity to work closely with Doug and his staff as Director of Legislative Affairs for the Forest Service, and we'll miss his dedication and professionalism. Together we've worked on several important efforts, including the landmark Wildfire Funding Fix in 2018, and most recently the Great American Outdoors Act. During his time with the Forest Service, Doug has answered the Secretary's call several times, serving as Acting Assistant Secretary of Congressional Relations for one year, as well as Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Natural Resources and Environment. Doug came to the Forest Service from right here in the House, where he served for eight years as Staff Director for the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. Prior to that, Doug represented the Society of American Foresters, the National Forest Foundation, and the American Forest and Paper Association. We will miss Doug's hard work and we send our sincere gratitude and wish him all the best in retirement. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgE1217-4 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E1217 | E1217 | [{"name": "Jim Hagedorn", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. E1217 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1217] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JIM HAGEDORN of minnesota in the house of representatives Thursday, December 31, 2020 Mr. HAGEDORN. Madam Speaker, had I been present for the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9051, I would have voted ``nay.'' Had I been present for the vote to Override the President's Veto Message on H.R. 6395--Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, I would have voted ``nay.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgE1217-5 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | PERSONALEXPLAIN | E1217 | E1217 | [{"name": "Neal P. Dunn", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. E1217 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1217] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. NEAL P. DUNN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, December 31, 2020 Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I was unable to travel to Washington, D.C. on December 28 due to illness. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 253. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgE1217-6 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | CONGRATULATING BILL DAWSON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | CONGRATULATIONS | E1217 | E1217 | [{"name": "Earl L. \"Buddy\" Carter", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. E1217 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1217] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING BILL DAWSON ______ HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER of georgia in the house of representatives Thursday, December 31, 2020 Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bill Dawson on his retirement from the Georgia Ports Authority after more than forty years of dedicated work. Bill was born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia, and he has been a pillar in his community for many years. The Georgia Ports Authority, which was founded in 1945, operates port facilities in the state of Georgia. Bill has been with them as long as they have been in Brunswick. He was previously employed as Assistant Manager for the Brunswick Port Authority and then joined the GPA as Terminal Manager for Brunswick Operations. Throughout his career, Bill has been a professional and a mentor to many. He has been known as the go-to person for the GPA customers and community, and he set the tone for GPA's business at the Port of Brunswick for decades. Bill's contributions to GPA expanded beyond his job responsibilities in operations, as he always went above and beyond to oversee the success of GPA in many other areas such as sales and public relations. Although he is very passionate about the Georgia Ports Authority, he is most passionate about his grandchildren. I hope that Bill is able to cherish many more special times with them as he begins his retirement. I wish Bill the best, and I want to thank him for his lasting impact on Brunswick. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgE1217-7 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | CARING FOR AMERICANS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL HELP ACT OF 2020 | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1217 | E1219 | [{"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. E1217 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1217-E1219] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CARING FOR AMERICANS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL HELP ACT OF 2020 ______ speech of HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE of texas in the house of representatives Monday, December 28, 2020 Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, as a senior member of the Committees on the Judiciary, on Homeland Security, and on the Budget, I rise in strong support of H.R. 9051, the ``Caring For Americans With Supplemental Help Act of 2020, or CASH Act, which provides an additional $1,400 in recovery payments directly to Americans, who are desperately struggling to get by during the twin disasters of COVID-19 and a faltering economy. Because I had seen first-hand the pain and devastation caused by the pandemic, in March of this year, during the debate on the CARES Act, I advocated that the amount of direct payment should be $3,000. Madam Speaker, I see the disparities in the lives of so many of my constituents who suffer disproportionately from medical conditions that make COVID-19 deadly. They work low wage or no wage jobs to make ends meet, and they have no health insurance and rely on community health centers or pubic health services for routine care. I call them friends and neighbors because they are that to me. I am pleased to have this opportunity to vote in favor of this legislation that will provide them with the help they need to survive and recover from COVID-19. No one is benefiting from the COVID-19 economy. The U.S. poverty rate has grown at a historic rate over the past five months, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty after the expanded $600 a week in unemployment a… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgE1219 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | FAREWELL REMARKS FOR CONGRESSMAN KENNY MARCHANT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E1219 | E1219 | [{"name": "Devin Nunes", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. E1219 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1219] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FAREWELL REMARKS FOR CONGRESSMAN KENNY MARCHANT ______ HON. DEVIN NUNES of california in the house of representatives Thursday, December 31, 2020 Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, public service calls us at different times and in different ways. Some lead with loud voices, but often the most significant leaders are humble folk who quietly and tirelessly work to serve their constituents. My friend Kenny Marchant is one of those great leaders, and I am proud to have served with him. Service comes natural for the Bonham, TX native, something he learned from his father Hobart, who was a barber and World War II Veteran. Throughout his thirty-five years of public service, from zoning committee and city council to state representative to the U.S. House of Representatives, Kenny has ceaselessly worked to make both Texas and America great. Everyone that knows Kenny knows of his love and adornment for his family, his wife Donna, sons Matthew, Luke, and Kenny, Jr., and his daughter Dallas. But if you really want to see him smile, ask him about his grandchildren, Kendall, Hayden, Carolina, Sadie, Walker, Neyland, Conway, and Carter Bailey. Congressman Marchant served this House, the state of Texas, and the people of District 24 with honor, respect, and dignity. I will greatly miss him on the Ways and Means Committee where we served together for many years. His impact in helping pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement cannot be understated. And, during this Congress, Congressman Marchant was selected as Ranking Member of the House Ethics Committee, a position in … | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H9169 | H9169 | 166 Cong. Rec. H9169 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9169] 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. 166 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 No. 223 | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9169-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | PRAYER | HOUSE | HOUSE | PRAYER | H9169 | H9169 | 166 Cong. Rec. H9169 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9169] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: Lord, Father of us all, we give You thanks for giving us another day--another year. Today, the last day of 2020, a most difficult year in so many ways, we ask Your blessing on this House and upon our Nation this penultimate pro forma session of the 116th Congress. As we ``gather,'' virtually like the rest of our world in this time, we mourn the death of the first Member of Congress, Luke Letlow, newly elected and not yet sworn in, of COVID. Only 41, his death brings the brutal nature of this coronavirus plague to the doorstep of Congress. May all here find, with Your grace O Lord, the renewed energy and resolve to put our Nation's assets to the suppression of this disease. Lord, have mercy. Bless as well those who have labored in these Halls and offices during this extraordinary year. Without their steady and faithful service, the work of Congress would not have been possible. May all that is done be for Your greater honor and glory. Amen. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9169-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | THE JOURNAL | HOUSE | HOUSE | HJOURNAL | H9169 | H9169 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "967"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "967"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9169 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9169] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section 4(a) of House Resolution 967, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9169-4 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | PLEDGE | H9169 | H9169 | 166 Cong. Rec. H9169 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9169] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER. Will the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Dingell) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. DINGELL 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-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9169-5 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE SERGEANT AT ARMS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9169 | H9169 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "965"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9169 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9169] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE SERGEANT AT ARMS The SPEAKER laid before the House the following communication from the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives: Office of the Sergeant at Arms, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 28, 2020. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to section 1(b)(2) of House Resolution 965, following consultation with the Office of Attending Physician, I write to provide you further notification that the public health emergency due to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 remains in effect. Sincerely, Paul D. Irving, Sergeant at Arms. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9169-6 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER. The Chair announces the Speaker's further extension, pursuant to section 1(b)(2) of House Resolution 965, effective December 31, 2020, of the ``covered... | HOUSE | HOUSE | HANNOUNCEMENT | H9169 | H9169 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "965"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9169 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9169] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER. The Chair announces the Speaker's further extension, pursuant to section 1(b)(2) of House Resolution 965, effective December 31, 2020, of the ``covered period'' designated on May 20, 2020. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9169-7 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ADVANCING RESEARCH TO PREVENT SUICIDE ACT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9169 | H9170 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "4704"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "4704"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9169 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Pages H9169-H9170] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADVANCING RESEARCH TO PREVENT SUICIDE ACT Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 4704) to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to support multidisciplinary research on the science of suicide, and to advance the knowledge and understanding of issues that may be associated with several aspects of suicide including intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to areas such as wellbeing, resilience, and vulnerability, with the Senate amendment thereto, and concur in the Senate amendment. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER. The Clerk will report the Senate amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Senate amendment: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The rate of Americans dying by suicide is on the rise, increasing 10.7 to 14.0 deaths per 100,000 people from 2001 to 2017. (2) Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of death among people in the United States and the second-leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 15 and 34. (3) The National Science Foundation funds research that is improving our basic understanding of factors with potential relevance to suicide, including potential relevance to prevention and treatment. (4) Despite progress in mental health research, current gaps exist in scientific understanding and basic knowledge of human neural, genetic, cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, social, and environmental factors with … | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9169 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | CALLTOORDER | H9169 | H9169 | 166 Cong. Rec. H9169 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9169] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H9169]] House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9170-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | MARGARET COCHRAN CORBIN CAMPUS OF THE NEW YORK HARBOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9170 | H9170 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1925"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1925"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9170 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9170] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MARGARET COCHRAN CORBIN CAMPUS OF THE NEW YORK HARBOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1925) to designate the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the ``Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System'', with the Senate amendment thereto, and concur in the Senate amendment. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER. The Clerk will report the Senate amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Senate amendment: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF MANHATTAN CAMPUS OF THE NEW YORK HARBOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, NEW YORK. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Margaret Cochran was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, on November 12, 1751, and married John Corbin in 1772. (2) Three years after the marriage, when John Corbin left to fight in the Revolutionary War as an artilleryman, Margaret Corbin accompanied him to war to support the Revolutionary Army. (3) Margaret Corbin supported the Revolutionary Army by caring for injured and sick soldiers as well as by cooking and cleaning. During battle, she also helped her husband load the cannon he was responsible for manning. (4) On November 16, 1776, John Corbin was manning a cannon during the Battle of Fort Washington on Manhattan Island, New York, when he was killed. Margaret Corbin heroically took her husband's place, firing the cannon unti… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9170-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | USAID BRANDING MODERNIZATION ACT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9170 | H9170 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2744"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2744"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9170 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9170] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] USAID BRANDING MODERNIZATION ACT Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2744) to authorize the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and concur in the Senate amendment. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER. The Clerk will report the Senate amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Senate amendment: Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USAID Branding Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR BRANDING. (a) In General.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID''), in coordination with the Secretary of State, as appropriate, and with due consideration for the safety and security of implementing partners and beneficiaries, is authorized to prescribe, as appropriate, the use of logos or other insignia of the USAID Identity, or the use of additional or substitute markings, including the United States flag, to appropriately identify, including as required by section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2401), overseas programs administered by USAID. (b) Audit.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of USAID shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with relevant branding and marking requirements of USAID by implementing partners funded by USAID, including … | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9170-4 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES LEGISLATIVE ENGAGEMENT ACT OF 2020 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9170 | H9172 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "1310"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "1310"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9170 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Pages H9170-H9172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES LEGISLATIVE ENGAGEMENT ACT OF 2020 Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from [[Page H9171]] the Speaker's table the bill (S. 1310) to strengthen the participation of elected national legislators in the activities of the Organization of American States and reaffirm United States support for Organization of American States human rights and anti-corruption initiatives, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Michigan? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 1310 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act of 2020''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Charter of the Organization of American States establishes that ``representative democracy is an indispensable condition for the stability, peace and development of the region''. (2) Article 2 of the Inter-American Democratic Charter of the Organization of American States affirms that ``the effective exercise of representative democracy is the basis for the rule of law and of the constitutional regimes of the member states of the Organization of American States''. (3) Article 26 of the Inter-American Democratic Charter states that ``the OAS will continue to carry out programs and activities designed to promote democr… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9170 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | EXPANDING FINDINGS FOR FEDERAL OPIOID RESEARCH AND TREATMENT ACT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9170 | H9170 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "3153"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "3153"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9170 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9170] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPANDING FINDINGS FOR FEDERAL OPIOID RESEARCH AND TREATMENT ACT Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 3153) to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to support research on opioid addiction, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and concur in the Senate amendment. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER. The Clerk will report the Senate amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Senate amendment: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Findings for Federal Opioid Research and Treatment Act'' or the ``EFFORT Act''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) research gaps currently exist in the prevention and treatment of opioid addiction; (2) the National Science Foundation's research on opioid addiction has increased understanding of the neuroscience of addiction, substance abuse intervention, the role of illicit supply networks, the secondary effects on families, the use of technology to address the opioid epidemic, and options for alternative, non-addictive therapeutics for pain; and (3) the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health have recognized that fundamental questions in basic, clinical, and translational research would benefit greatly from multidisciplinary approaches and collaboration. SEC. 2. NSF SUPPORT OF RESEARCH ON OPIOID ADDICTION. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of … | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9172-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | CIRCULATING COLLECTIBLE COIN REDESIGN ACT OF 2020 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9172 | H9172 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1923"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1923"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9172 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CIRCULATING COLLECTIBLE COIN REDESIGN ACT OF 2020 Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1923) to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue certain circulating collectible coins, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and concur in the Senate amendment. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER. The Clerk will report the Senate amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Senate amendment: At the end, add the following: SEC. 8. COST. No coin or medal minted and issued under this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, may be sold at a price such that would result in a net cost to the Federal Government. Mrs. DINGELL (during the reading). Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the amendment. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Michigan? There was no objection. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the original request of the gentlewoman from Michigan? There was no objection. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9172-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | BUILDING UP INDEPENDENT LIVES AND DREAMS ACT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9172 | H9172 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "371"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "371"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "371"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9172 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BUILDING UP INDEPENDENT LIVES AND DREAMS ACT Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 371) to provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Michigan? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 371 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams Act'' or the ``BUILD Act''. SEC. 2. MORTGAGE LOAN TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS. (a) TILA Amendment.--Section 105 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1604) is amended by inserting after subsection (d) the following: ``(e) Disclosure for Charitable Mortgage Loan Transactions.--With respect to a mortgage loan transaction involving a residential mortgage loan offered at 0 percent interest with only bonafide and reasonable fees and that is primarily for charitable purposes by an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, forms HUD-1 and GFE (as defined under section 1024.2(b) of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations) together with a disclosure substantially in the form of the Loan Model Form H-2 (as depicted in Appendix H to part 1026 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations) shall,… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9172-4 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | AUTHORIZING THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE TO DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL ACTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9172 | H9173 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5076"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5076"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5076"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9172 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Pages H9172-H9173] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AUTHORIZING THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE TO DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL ACTIONS Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 5076) to [[Page H9173]] authorize the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to delegate authority to approve payroll and personnel actions, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Michigan? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 5076 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL ACTIONS. Section 1201 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1984 (2 U.S.C. 6598) is amended-- (1) by striking ``all vouchers, for payment of moneys,'' and inserting ``any voucher for payment of moneys, payroll action, or personnel action''; and (2) by striking ``any voucher, for payment of moneys,'' and inserting ``any voucher for payment of moneys, payroll action, or personnel action''. The bill was ordered to be read a third time, was read the third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9172 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | SPECIAL ENVOY TO MONITOR AND COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM ACT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9172 | H9172 | [{"name": "Debbie Dingell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "221"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "221"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9172 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SPECIAL ENVOY TO MONITOR AND COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM ACT Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 221) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and concur in the Senate amendment. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER. The Clerk will report the Senate amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Senate amendment: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act''. SEC. 2. FINDING. Congress finds that, since the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-332) was enacted, in many foreign countries acts of anti-Semitism have been frequent and wide in scope, the perpetrators and variety of threats to Jewish communities and their institutions have proliferated, and in some countries anti-Semitic attacks have increased in frequency, scope, violence, and deadliness. SEC. 3. MONITORING AND COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM. Section 59(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2731(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``The Special Envoy shall report directly to the Secretary.''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in the … | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9173-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H9173 | H9173 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "4996"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9173 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9173] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED The Speaker announced her signature to an enrolled bill of the Senate of the following title: S. 4996. An act to ensure funding of the United States trustees, extend temporary bankruptcy judgeships, and for other purposes. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9173-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H9173 | H9173 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HJRES", "number": "110"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9173 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9173] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the House, reported that on December 20, 2020, she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following joint resolution: H.J. Res. 110. Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2021, and for other purposes. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9173-4 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ADJOURNMENT | H9173 | H9173 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "967"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "967"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9173 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9173] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section 4(b) of House Resolution 967, the House stands adjourned until 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Thereupon (at 10 o'clock and 11 minutes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Sunday, January 3, 2021, at 10 a.m. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9173-5 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL | HOUSE | HOUSE | HEXPENDITURE | H9173 | H9175 | 166 Cong. Rec. H9173 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Pages H9173-H9175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign Travel during the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2020, pursuant to Public Law 95-384, are as follows: REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date Per diem \1\ Transportation Other purposes Total ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency curren… | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9173 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H9173 | H9173 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1418"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1492"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2502"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "3250"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "5126"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9173 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9173] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the House, reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker: H.R. 1418. An act to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. H.R. 1492. An act to update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Yucca House National Monument. H.R. 2502. An act to amend title 40, United States Code, to require certain prospectuses for public buildings to be made publicly available, and for other purposes. H.R. 3250. An act to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the sites associated with the life and legacy of the noted American philanthropist and business executive Julius Rosenwald, with a special focus on the Rosenwald Schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 5126. An act to require individuals fishing for Gulf reef fish to use certain descending devices, and for other purposes. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9175-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. | HOUSE | HOUSE | EXECUTIVECOMM | H9175 | H9178 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "133"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9175 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Pages H9175-H9178] 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-6026. A letter from the General Counsel, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting the Board's Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2020, 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 Reform. EC-6027. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Removal of Emerald Ash Borer Domestic Quarantine Regulations [Docket No.: APHIS-2017-0056] (RIN: 0579-AE42) received December 28, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. EC-6028. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Bankruptcy Regulations (RIN: 3038-AE67) received December 28, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. EC-6029. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Swap Execution Facility Requirements (RIN: 3038-AE94) received December 9, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. EC-6030. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Agricu… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9178-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBBILLS | H9178 | H9178 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "1273"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9057"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9058"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9059"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9060"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9061"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9062"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9063"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9064"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9065"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9066"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9067"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9178 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9178] 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. CARTWRIGHT: H.R. 9057. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to develop and test an expanded and advanced role for direct- care workers who provide long-term services and supports to older adults and people with disabilities in efforts to coordinate care and improve the efficiency of service delivery, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. KENNEDY: H.R. 9058. A bill to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to enter into a contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study addiction to and dependence on social media applications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. KENNEDY: H.R. 9059. A bill to require Federal financial supervisory agencies to evaluate a financial institution's record of meeting community environmentally sustainable investment needs as part of examinations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. Cicilline): H.R. 9060. A bill to amend section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to clarify that States are persons for purposes of liability under that section, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. KENNEDY: H.R. 9061. A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish a credit to any bid for a lease that includes a commi… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9178-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | MEMORIALS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HMEMORIALS | H9178 | H9178 | 166 Cong. Rec. H9178 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9178] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MEMORIALS Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials were presented and referred as follows: ML-221. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, relative to Assembly Resolution No. 92, urging Congress to pass the ``Community Broadband Act''; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ML-222. Also, a memorial of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, relative to Assembly Resolution No. 139, condemning hate crimes and any other form of bias crime in New Jersey; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ML-223. Also, a memorial of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, relative to Assembly Resolution No. 193, urging the federal government to raise the state and local tax deduction to $25,000; to the Committee on Ways and Means. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9178-4 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9178 | H9178 | 166 Cong. Rec. H9178 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9178] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted regarding the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution. | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9178-5 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9057 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9178 | H9178 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9057"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9178 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9178] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. CARTWRIGHT: H.R. 9057. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (relating to the power of Congress to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.) | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9178-6 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9058 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9178 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9058"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9178 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Pages H9178-H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. KENNEDY: H.R. 9058. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: [[Page H9179]] Article I, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9178 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBCOMMREPORT | H9178 | H9178 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2328"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2678"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "8169"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9178 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9178] 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: Ms. VELAZQUEZ: Committee on Small Business. Report on the Activity of the Committee on Small Business of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress (Rept. 116-702). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. DEUTCH: Committee on Ethics. Committee on Ethics Summary of Activities 116th Congress (Rept. 116-703). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. NADLER: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 8169. A bill to amend the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act to authorize the Elder Justice Initiative, to require that online resources of such initiative are made available in Spanish, and for other purposes (Rept. 116-704). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. NADLER: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 2678. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the tolling of the statute of limitations with regard to certain offenses committed by the President of the United States during or prior to tenure in office, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 116-705). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. YARMUTH: Committee on the Budget. Activities and Summary Report of the Committee on the Budget (Rept. 116- 706). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Ms. LOFGREN: Committee on House Administration. Activities of the Committee o… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179-10 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ADDITIONAL SPONSORS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HADDSPONSORS | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "12"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HRES", "number": "114"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1052"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1763"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2573"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "3938"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "5141"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "7499"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "8433"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "8641"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "8925"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "8941"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] 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. 12: Mr. Wenstrup and Ms. Foxx of North Carolina. H.R. 1052: Ms. Finkenauer and Mr. Steube. H.R. 1763: Mr. Mfume. H.R. 2573: Ms. Adams. H.R. 3938: Mr. Crow. H.R. 5141: Ms. Barragan. H.R. 7499: Ms. Speier and Mr. Scott of Virginia. H.R. 8433: Mr. Pascrell and Mr. Crow. H.R. 8641: Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Panetta, and Mr. Lowenthal. H.R. 8925: Ms. Jackson Lee. H.R. 8941: Ms. Jackson Lee. H. Res. 114: Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York. | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9060 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9060"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. KENNEDY: H.R. 9060. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9061 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9061"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. KENNEDY: H.R. 9061. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8. | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179-4 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9062 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9062"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. KING of Iowa: H.R. 9062. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179-5 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9063 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9063"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. KING of Iowa: H.R. 9063. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179-6 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9064 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9064"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. KING of Iowa: H.R. 9064. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179-7 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9065 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9065"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. NADLER: H.R. 9065. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, clauses 9 and 10 of the Constitution of the United States. | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179-8 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9066 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9066"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. SCHRIER: H.R. 9066. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1 | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179-9 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9067 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9067"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. SOTO: H.R. 9067. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, of the United States' Consitution. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgH9179 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 9059 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H9179 | H9179 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9059"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. H9179 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [House] [Page H9179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. KENNEDY: H.R. 9059. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-11 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S7985 | S7985 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7985 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 No. 223 | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7985-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | PRAYER | SENATE | SENATE | PRAYER | S7985 | S7985 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7985 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Eternal Lord God, as the new year beckons, our souls rise to meet You, for You are the source of our strength and the hope of our lives. We put our lives in Your hands, trusting You with all our tomorrows. Lord, You bless us with Your peace, even in the midst of life's storms. Uphold our Senators. Give them hours that sustain rather than stress. Permit the rhythm of Your truth to free them from the bondage that debilitates. May they find strength in You as they give You their restlessness and doubts. We pray in Your wonderful Name. Amen. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7985-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | SENATE | SENATE | PLEDGE | S7985 | S7985 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7985 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Presiding Officer 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-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7985-4 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7985 | S7985 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7985 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7985] 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 (Mr. Grassley). The senior assistant legislative clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 31, 2020. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Deb Fischer, a Senator from the State of Nebraska, to perform the duties of the Chair. Chuck Grassley, President pro tempore. Mrs. FISCHER thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7985-5 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7985 | S7985 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7985 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader is recognized. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7985-6 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | JUST AND UNIFYING SOLUTIONS TO INVIGORATE COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE ACT OF 2020--MOTION TO PROCEED | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7985 | S7985 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "3985"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "3985"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7985 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] JUST AND UNIFYING SOLUTIONS TO INVIGORATE COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE ACT OF 2020--MOTION TO PROCEED Mr. McCONNELL. I move to proceed to Calendar No. 480, S. 3985. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 480, S. 3985, a bill to improve and reform policing practices, accountability and transparency. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7985-7 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7985 | S7985 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7985 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7985-8 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7985 | S7986 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7985 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7985-S7986] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, yesterday, the Senate was finally able to proceed to this year's National Defense Authorization Act. A few of our Democratic colleagues have pulled out all the stops to hold back this crucial bill, but last night, a big bipartisan majority of 80 Senators voted to proceed. There should be nothing controversial about giving our brave men and women in uniform the tools and training they need to stay safe. There should be nothing controversial about continuing the work of rebuilding and modernizing our capabilities. It should be a nonpartisan proposition that America should keep pace with Russia and China rather than slip behind. We have enacted an annual NDAA for 59 straight years and counting. In the next few days, the easy way or the hard way, we are going to do our job once again. This body will fulfill our responsibility to the men and women who protect our country. The Senate will be here until we finish this bipartisan legislation. Now, for several days, we heard some Senators say Congress must send more cash to high-earning households that haven't seen any income disruption during COVID-19. Our colleagues who purport to be the champions of vulnerable Americans now say that what struggling people really need is for Congress to stop focusing on targeted relief for them specifically and, instead, to send thousands of dollars to people who don't need the help. Experts from across the political spectrum agree that our colleague from Vermont is dead wrong on this. Socialism for rich people is a terrible way to help the American families who are actually struggling. Let me say that again. Borrowing from our grandkids to do socialism for rich people is a … | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7985 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S7985 | S7985 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7985 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S7985]] Senate The Senate met at 12 noon and was called to order by the Honorable Deb Fischer, a Senator from the State of Nebraska. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7986-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 9051 | SENATE | SENATE | SCONSENTREQUEST | S7986 | S7987 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7986 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7986-S7987] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 9051 Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, the Senate today meets for a rare New Year's Eve session for one reason and one reason only: The Republican leader has refused to allow us to vote on legislation to provide the American people $2,000 checks. He has twice objected to my requests to set a time for a vote on the measure, claiming yesterday that direct stimulus checks were ``poorly targeted,'' bemoaning the idea that some of these checks might go into ``the hands of Democrats' rich friends who don't need the help.'' Senator Toomey said much the same thing. Well, funny, I don't remember the Republican leader and Senator Toomey complaining about how a $2 trillion across-the-board corporate tax cut was ``poorly targeted'' because some large companies didn't need the help. No, when corporations get a blanket tax break, that is fine by the Republican majority. When the average American gets a little help from their government, it is ``poorly targeted.'' I hope that every American heard the objections by these Republican Senators. I hope every American who has their water or heat or electricity shut off or had eviction notices stapled on top of one another to their door or had to choose which meal to skip on a given day--I hope they all heard the reason they will not receive $2,000 checks is because Leader McConnell thinks it could wind up in the hands of ``Democrats' rich friends.'' Let's be very clear. There is one way and only one way to pass $2,000 checks before the end of the year, and that is to pass the House bill. It is the only way to get the American people the $2,000 checks they need and deserve. The House is gone for the session. Any modification or addition to the House bill can't b… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7986 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | RECOGNITION OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S7986 | S7986 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7986 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7986] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The minority leader is recognized. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7987-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S7987 | S7990 | [{"name": "Bernard Sanders", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard Blumenthal", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7987 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7987-S7990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION ______ WILLIAM M. (MAC) THORNBERRY NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021--VETO--MOTION TO PROCEED--Resumed The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of the veto message on H.R. 6395, which the clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Veto message, a bill (H.R. 6395) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Vermont Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 9051 and H.R. 6395 Mr. SANDERS. Madam President, let me briefly respond to some of the points that Majority Leader McConnell has made, to his inaccurate statements. Now, I am delighted that, after years of talking on the floor of the Senate about socialism for the rich, apparently, that has gotten across to my Republican friends. Of course, that is what we do every single day. That is why we have the incredible level of income and wealth inequality that exists in this country, because, decade after decade, we have used this body to provide massive tax breaks to the rich and provide corporate welfare to corporations that don't need it. That is socialism for the rich. The majority leader is right, but let's talk about, in fact, what is in this bill. According to the Tax Policy Center, fewer than 1 percent of the benefits of the direct payments--that is the $2,000 per worki… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7987 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SCONBUSINESS | S7987 | S7987 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7987 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7987] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Morning business is closed. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7990 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO GARY HERBERT | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S7990 | S7991 | [{"name": "Mike Lee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7990 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7990-S7991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO GARY HERBERT Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I stand today to honor my friend Gary Herbert, Governor of the State of Utah for the last 12 years, who, after a long career in public service, is now embarking on a really well-deserved, hard-earned retirement. He served the State of Utah and has done so with great enthusiasm and dedication and spirit, and I am grateful to have worked alongside him throughout his tenure serving our great State. Gary Herbert was born in American Fork, UT, and grew up in Orem. He served a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the east coast and later attended Brigham Young University, my alma mater. He first began his public service in college, serving in the Utah Army National Guard for 6 years and eventually becoming a staff sergeant. After his time in the National Guard, he set up a real estate firm and was very successful, eventually becoming the president of the Utah Association of Realtors. He also served as president of the Utah Association of Counties, by the way. Starting in 1990, he served as a commissioner on the Utah County Commission. He served there for 14 years, and it was at that point that he began his statewide service within Utah. You see, in 2004, when Jon Huntsman ran for the Governor's seat, Gary became his running mate, running alongside Huntsman as his Lieutenant Governor, with the pair going on to win the race in November. It was then that I first got to know Gary Herbert personally, when I was hired to be Governor Huntsman's general counsel. One of my first memories of Gary Herbert--which, to me, seems like it was just the day before yesterday--occurred when we all began moving into the Governor's office suite, just the day… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7991-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | UGANDA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7991 | S7992 | [{"name": "Robert Menendez", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "SRES", "number": "807"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7991 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7991-S7992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UGANDA Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I rise with grave concern to speak about the troubling political situation in Uganda in the runup to that country's elections on January 14 and to call on President Museveni to take immediate action to stop the country's downward political spiral. Uganda has been an important if not critical security and counterterrorism partner to the United States for well over a decade, playing a prominent role in the African Union's Mission to Somalia and hosting over 1.4 million refugees. Its leadership and influence in East Africa and the African continent writ large is difficult to overstate. However, these are troubling times in Uganda, and longstanding efforts to advance its democracy are now in peril. National elections in Uganda have not met internationally accepted standards for free and fair polls since 1996, when they were held for the first time after a long-running conflict that brought President Museveni to power. For decades, Museveni's ruling National Resistance Party, NRM, has leveraged access to and influence over [[Page S7992]] state resources and institutions to tilt the electoral balance in its favor. These efforts are not new. Under President Museveni's leadership, the NRM successfully moved to change the Ugandan Constitution in 2005 to remove Presidential term limits and again in and 2017 to lift age limits. These changes allow President Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, to remain in office indefinitely. Not only have Museveni and the NRM engineered a constitutional coup, they have undertaken a campaign of political repression that has only become worse since the last general elections. Ugandan authorities have increasingly used coercive measures, inc… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7991 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SMBUSINESS | S7991 | S7991 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7991 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MORNING BUSINESS Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7992 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE | SENATE | SENATE | SMSGHOUSE | S7992 | S7993 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "221"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "371"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "1310"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1418"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1492"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1923"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1925"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2502"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "2744"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "3153"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "3250"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "4704"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "4996"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5076"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "5126"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "5472"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7992 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7992-S7993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE At 12:02 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has passed the following bills, without amendment: S. 371. An act to provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance, and for other purposes. S. 1310. An act to strengthen the participation of elected national legislators in the activities of the Organization of American States and reaffirm United States support for Organization of American States human rights and anti- corruption initiatives, and for other purposes. S. 5076. An act to authorize the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to delegate authority to approve payroll and personnel actions. The message further announced that the House has agreed to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 221) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti- Semitism globally, and for other purposes. The message also announced that the House has agreed to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 1923) to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue certain circulating collectible coins, and for other purposes. The message further announced that the House has agreed to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 1925) to designate the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the ``Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System''. The message also announced that the House has agreed to the amendment of the Senate to the bill … | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7993-2 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS | SENATE | SENATE | SCOSPONSORS | S7993 | S7993 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5085"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5085"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5085"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7993 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 5085 At the request of Mr. McConnell, the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Perdue) was added as a cosponsor of S. 5085, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the additional 2020 recovery rebates, to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7993-3 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | PROTECT AND RESTORE AMERICA'S ESTUARIES ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7993 | S7993 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "4044"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "4044"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7993 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PROTECT AND RESTORE AMERICA'S ESTUARIES ACT Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 4044, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 4044) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time. Mr. McCONNELL. I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate on the bill, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 4044) was passed. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7993-4 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | HOMESTEAD NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7993 | S7993 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1472"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "1472"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7993 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HOMESTEAD NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1472 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1472) to rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 1472) was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7993-5 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 | SENATE | SENATE | SORDERFOR | S7993 | S7993 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7993 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 12 noon, Friday, January 1; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, morning business be closed, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; finally, that following leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of the veto message on H.R. 6395. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7993-6 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S7993 | S7993 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7993 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 3:40 p.m., adjourned until Friday, January 1, 2021, at 12 noon. | |||
| CREC-2020-12-31-pt1-PgS7993 | 2020-12-31 | 116 | 2 | ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED | SENATE | SENATE | ENROLLEDPRESENTED | S7993 | S7993 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "4996"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7993 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 223 (Thursday, December 31, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED The Secretary of the Senate reported that on today, December 31, 2020, she had presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bill: S. 4996. An act to ensure funding of the United States trustees, extend temporary bankruptcy judgeships, and for other purposes. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgD1140-2 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCMEETINGS | D1140 | D1140 | 166 Cong. Rec. D1140 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1140] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) No committee meetings were held. | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgD1140-3 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1140 | D1140 | 166 Cong. Rec. D1140 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1140] 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 is scheduled to meet in Pro Forma session at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020. | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgD1140-4 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1140 | D1141 | 166 Cong. Rec. D1140 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1140-D1141] 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 D1141]] | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgD1140 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/Senate | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDSCHAMBER | D1140 | D1140 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "3985"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. D1140 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1140] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Wednesday, December 30, 2020 [[Page D1140]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S7971-S7984 Measures Considered: JUSTICE Act: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3985, to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency. Page S7972 Veto Messages: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act--Veto Message: Senate began consideration of the veto message to accompany H.R. 6395, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, after agreeing to the motion to proceed. Pages S7982-83 A motion was entered to close further debate on the veto message to accompany the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Friday, January 1, 2021. Pages S7982-83 During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action: By 80 yeas to 12 nays (Vote No. 290), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to consideration of the veto message to accompany the bill. Page S7982 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the veto message to accompany the bill at approximately 12 noon, on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Page S7983 Nominations Withdrawn: Senate received notific… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgD1141-2 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | SENATE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1141 | D1142 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. D1141 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1141-D1142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] 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 a… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgD1141 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2020-12-31 | DAILYDIGEST | DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS | D1141 | D1141 | 166 Cong. Rec. D1141 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled. | |||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgE1215-2 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS | SENATE | EXTENSIONS | ESENATECOMMITTEE | E1215 | E1215 | [{"congress": "116", "type": "SRES", "number": "4"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "SRES", "number": "4"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. E1215 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate of February 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate committees, subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. This title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Digest--designated by the Rules Committee--of the time, place and purpose of the meetings, when scheduled and any cancellations or changes in the meetings as they occur. As an additional procedure along with the computerization of this information, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this information for printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record on Monday and Wednesday of each week. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 2020 may be found in the Daily Digest of today's Record. MEETINGS SCHEDULED JANUARY 6 10 a.m. Select Committee on Intelligence To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters. SVC-217 | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-3 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | House of Representatives | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S7971 | S7971 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7971 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7971] 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. 166 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 No. 222 | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7971-2 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | House of Representatives | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7971 | S7971 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7971 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7971] 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 Thursday, December 31, 2020, at 10 a.m. _________________________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7971-3 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S7971 | S7971 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7971 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Senate Wednesday, December 30, 2020 The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was called to order by the President pro tempore (Mr. Grassley). ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7971-4 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | PRAYER | SENATE | SENATE | PRAYER | S7971 | S7971 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7971 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Almighty God, our gracious King, You are the one clear power of love in the midst of lesser powers. Thank You for giving us the confidence that You hear and answer prayers. Lord, use the Members of this body as ambassadors of reconciliation. Help them to bring wholeness, healing, and unity to a fragmented nation and world. Inspire them to discover Your love in each other and to see Your image in all creation. Lord, settle our Senators down into a contemplative stillness that will make them yearn for righteousness, justice, and peace. May they speak wise words from a reservoir of wisdom that will transform discord into harmony. We pray in Your loving Name. Amen. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7971-5 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | SENATE | SENATE | PLEDGE | S7971 | S7971 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7971 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The President 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-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7971-6 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7971 | S7971 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7971 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Young). The majority leader is recognized. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7971-7 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7971 | S7971 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7971 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, today, the Senate was supposed to finish legislation securing critical tools, training, and support for America's Armed Forces, but the junior Senator from Vermont had other ideas. Remember, Senator Sanders spent last summer, literally, trying to defund our military. Not my words, but the title of a piece he published: ``Defund the Pentagon: The Liberal Case.'' Our colleague offered an amendment to strip 10 percent of funding from our servicemembers and decimate our defense budget. The Russians aren't cutting military funding. China isn't cutting funding. But last summer, Senator Sanders and fellow Democrats, including the Democratic leader, voted to make America unilaterally disarm and cut ours. The left took a break from trying to defund the police to try to defund our Armed Forces. Their amendment went down in a landslide, but now our colleague from Vermont is again putting political stunts before the needs of our men and women in uniform. Our colleague says he will slow down this vital bill unless he gets to muscle through another stand-alone proposal from Speaker Pelosi that would add roughly half a trillion dollars to the national debt, which does not align with what President Trump has suggested and which has no realistic path to quickly pass the Senate. Well, as I have said, the Senate will not let our national security be shoved off course, certainly not by Senators who have spent years-- literally years--trying to gut America's capabilities while our adversaries continue ramping up. The Senate will stay on this important bill until we complete it one way or another. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7971-8 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | CORONAVIRUS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7971 | S7972 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7971 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7971-S7972] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CORONAVIRUS Mr. McCONNELL. Now let's talk about COVID-19 relief. Four days ago, President Trump signed the second largest rescue package in American history. The largest one was the CARES Act back in March. Due to this pandemic and our massive response, we now have a national debt far larger than our entire economy for the first time since World War II, but we knew our people needed more help, so Congress just passed another nearly $900 billion in emergency relief targeted to those who need it most, a second round of payroll support to save small business jobs, more unemployment aid, vaccine distribution money, funding for safe schools, and much more. In addition to historic amounts of targeted help at the request of President Trump and his team, the package also included another round of direct checks to households, whether or not each household needs the help, whether or not their finances have changed dramatically this past year. Yesterday, Secretary Mnuchin announced households should begin receiving these payments as early as today and this week. That is more good news to a lot of people. After Congress and the administration finalized the bipartisan bill, the President expressed interest in further [[Page S7972]] expanding nontargeted direct payments. So to ensure the President was comfortable signing the bill into law, the Senate committed to beginning one process that would combine three of the President's priorities: larger direct checks, a repeal of section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, and further efforts to review the integrity of our democracy--three of the President's priorities in one Senate process. That was the commitment, and that is what happened yesterday when I introduced te… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7972 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S7972 | S7973 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "3985"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5085"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "S", "number": "5085"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7972 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7972-S7973] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION ______ JUST AND UNIFYING SOLUTIONS TO INVIGORATE COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE ACT OF 2020--MOTION TO PROCEED Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 480, S. 3985. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 480, S. 3985, a bill to improve and reform policing practices, accountability and transparency. Measures Placed On The Calendar--S. 5085 and H.R. 9051 Mr. McCONNELL. I understand there are two bills at the desk due a second reading en bloc. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S7972, December 30, 2020, third column, the following appears: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 480, S. 3985, a bill to improve and reform policing practices, accountability and transparency. MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 3985 AND H.R. 9051 Mr. McCONNELL. I understand there are two bills at the desk due a second reading en bloc. The online version has been corrected to read: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 480, S. 3985, a bill to improve and reform policing practices, accountability and transparency. MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 5085 AND H.R. 9051 Mr. McCONNELL. I understand there are two bills at the desk due a second reading en bloc. ========================= END NOTE ========================= The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 5085) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the additional 2020 recovery rebates, to repeal section 230 of… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7973-2 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS--H.R. 9051 AND H.R. 6395 | SENATE | SENATE | SCONSENTREQUEST | S7973 | S7974 | [{"name": "Bernard Sanders", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Patrick J. Toomey", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7973 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7973-S7974] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS--H.R. 9051 AND H.R. 6395 Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I want to concur with what Senator Schumer said. What he said goes beyond economics. It goes beyond the desperation that tens of millions of working families are facing. It goes beyond the struggles of the people of Vermont or Kentucky. Let me just make it clear for the majority leader that 10 out of the poorest 25 counties in the United States of America are located in Kentucky. So my colleague the majority leader might want to get on the phone and start talking to working families in Kentucky and find out how they feel about the need for immediate help in terms of a $2,000 check per adult. I have the strong feeling that the people of Kentucky will respond no differently than the people of Vermont or New York. The last poll that I saw had 78 percent of the American people saying they wanted and needed that type of help. This discussion, frankly, is not just about the economic struggling of working families in this country. It is not just about the massive levels of income and wealth inequality. It is about basic democracy. Now, what we have to do here on the floor, whether it is Senator Schumer or Senator McConnell or I, is to talk in legalese. That is the language of the U.S. Senate. The stuff sounds pretty complicated to the average person, but all that Senator Schumer and I are asking of the majority leader is very simple: Allow the Members of the U.S. Senate to cast a vote. If you want to [[Page S7974]] vote against $2,000 checks for people in your State, vote against it. I see Senator Toomey here. He has been clear about it. I suspect he will vote against it. I respect his opinion, but all that we are asking for is a vote. What is the prob… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7973 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SMBUSINESS | S7973 | S7973 | 166 Cong. Rec. S7973 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7973] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MORNING BUSINESS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Senator from Vermont. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7974 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 9051 AND H.R. 6395 | SENATE | SENATE | SCONSENTREQUEST | S7974 | S7976 | [{"name": "Edward J. Markey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Cornyn", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "9051"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7974 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7974-S7976] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 9051 AND H.R. 6395 Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I rise to echo the sentiments of the Senator from Vermont. He is right. The Republicans are wrong on this issue. On every single part of this debate, Senator Sanders is right; the Republicans are wrong. We are in the middle of an unprecedented crisis in our country. We have a healthcare crisis, we have an unemployment crisis, we have a hunger crisis, we have a housing crisis, we have an addiction crisis, and we have a moral crisis in this country. The U.S. Government should be responding to the needs, to the desperation of families in our country at this time. There is a crisis of faith that the American people have in its government's ability to respond to human suffering. Well, this institution has been created to respond to human suffering. That is our job Tony Fauci has made it very clear that the worst of the pandemic is ahead of us, not behind us. We know what is coming, and yet we are not responding. We know this is not going away soon, and yet we are not responding. A program, Operation Warp Speed, was created to create a vaccine, but because for 7 months the Republicans have refused to fund the public health [[Page S7975]] system of our country at the State and local level, we have ``Operation Snail Speed'' to put the vaccinations in the arms of the American people. It was anticipatable. Tony Fauci and others were warning us back in May and June and July that there would be a second wave and the second wave could be bigger. We got the warning. The Republicans refused to heed that warning. And here we are now, without the public health infrastructure to deal with the overflow capacity in emergency rooms, in ICUs all across the count… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7976 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | CORONAVIRUS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7976 | S7977 | [{"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Cornyn", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bernard Sanders", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7976 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7976-S7977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CORONAVIRUS Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I listened carefully and watched three occasions on the floor this afternoon where Senators Schumer, Sanders, and Markey have tried to create an opportunity where the Senate would actually come together and vote, where the Senate might make a decision based on the merits of this issue, rather than to keep talking around the issue. What is at stake is a substantial sum of money for families who are in the midst of the struggle of their lives--$2,000--characterized a few moments ago by my friend from Texas as ``Speaker Pelosi's idea.'' Well, I might remind him that it is also Donald Trump's idea and still is. The President has told us this morning that we should move on this as quickly as possible, and although I don't often come to the floor to agree with the President, he is right. In this instance he is clearly right. What are we doing now? We are calling Senators back to Washington from the far reaches across the United States. This morning, I received some email and text messages from some of my colleagues hopping on airplanes at 6 a.m. on the west coast to face a vote. What is this vote all about? Well, first, it is to override the veto of the President when it comes to the Defense authorization bill. This was certainly something that was occasioned by one Senator, the junior Senator from Kentucky, who forced us into a position where that vote needed to be taken here. It could have been handled much more efficiently and to the benefit of all Members if it was scheduled for the weekend when we were assuming a new session of Congress. But he insisted, and we are returning and, frankly, putting in peril again, in the midst of a pandemic, Members of the Senate who are t… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7977 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | CORONAVIRUS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7977 | S7979 | [{"name": "John Cornyn", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7977 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7977-S7979] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CORONAVIRUS Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I wanted to come to the floor and talk about what strikes me as something akin to Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day is only the day I was born. It is something I feel like we are living through here as we debate the same points over [[Page S7978]] and over and over again, forgetting what it is we have already done-- the good things we have done together on a bipartisan basis. We have already appropriated roughly $4 trillion in response to this pandemic, and it is appropriate that we have done so because this was a true public health crisis. But now this is--we are seeing politics creep back in in an attempt to send money in an untargeted and wasteful sort of way to people who have suffered no financial loss. These relief packages that we passed together have provided hundreds of billions of dollars to support our hospitals and healthcare workers who are on the frontlines. I voted for it, and I think we were right to do so. We have thrown small businesses and their employees a lifeline through the Paycheck Protection Program, and we were right to do so. We have invested in research, development, and manufacturing of therapeutics and vaccines that are currently being administered--thank goodness--throughout the country and, indeed, around the world. And we have sent unprecedented assistance to workers, families, and individuals whose livelihoods have been upended by this crisis. Thanks to President Trump's leadership, Congress has stepped up and met this unprecedented challenge to deliver relief bill after relief bill for the American people. If you had told me a year ago I would have voted this year alone for roughly $4 trillion worth of spending in this pandemic, I wou… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7979 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | CORONAVIRUS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7979 | S7980 | [{"name": "Sherrod Brown", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James M. Inhofe", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7979 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7979-S7980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CORONAVIRUS Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, we have heard a lot of revisionist history this afternoon. Look back in March, when Congress did the right thing and the Senate voted unanimously. Because of our efforts, 13 million people were kept out of poverty--we know that--because we provided relatively generous unemployment insurance. We did the direct payments. We helped with small business loans. But then this Senate thought its work was done for the year. We begged Senator McConnell month after month after month to come back and help. As I said, 13 million people were kept out of poverty because of the work this Congress did in March of this year, but now, since--many of those benefits, especially the unemployment benefit and the direct payments, were not continued, of course. Those benefits expired in August, and we have seen 8 million people drop into poverty in this country since. Yet Senator McConnell refuses and refuses and refuses I hear this revisionist history that Democrats just want to help people who are already affluent and give them more money. Well, remember back in March, the only amendment that we considered, the only amendment that Senator McConnell allowed on the floor of the Senate to the CARES Act, the only amendment was to take away the $600-a-week unemployment insurance. The only place Republicans fought was the $600- a-week unemployment insurance. That more than any single thing we did is why people were kept out of poverty. Now the best we could do was $300-a-week unemployment insurance--the best we could do. In spite of Senator Cornyn's and others' comments, Senator McConnell waited, waited, waited, and waited. Finally, we were able to do that. The President of the United States thr… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7980-2 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7980 | S7982 | [{"name": "Jack Reed", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James M. Inhofe", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7980 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7980-S7982] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Mr. REED. Mr. President, I would like to rise and discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. First, I would like to salute the chairman. He has done an extraordinary job. We have both served on the committee for many years, and this is probably the most challenging year we have had due to many different factors: the pandemic, the virtual hearings, all those things. And this has been particularly challenging, and the chairman, at every point, stood up to the challenge and led us. I want to thank him for that. It was a pleasure working with him. We all recognize that this legislation passed both Chambers, the House and the Senate, by overwhelming bipartisan majorities. And it is very important legislation. That is why it earned this bipartisan support. It enhances our national security. It strengthens our military readiness and defense capabilities. It protects our forces and their families and supports the defense industrial base. Despite all that it does for our troops and their families, President Trump waited until the 10th day after he received it and vetoed it the last day he could exercise his veto. That was December 23, which made quite a Christmas for our military personnel and for all of my colleagues who are here today to start the process of responding to that veto. The House already took the first step. They returned on Monday. Once again, by an overwhelming vote, over 300 Members of the House overrode the President's veto. Now we face the same task in the Senate. It is my hope we can quickly and resoundingly override [[Page S7981]] the President's veto and provide our troops with what they need. I will echo what the chairman said. You can … | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7980 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7980 | S7980 | [{"name": "James M. Inhofe", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jack Reed", "role": "speaking"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7980 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, this is what I have considered to be--and I have heard my friend from the Democratic side, the minority side, say the same thing, that this is the most significant bill that we pass every year. It is the NDAA, the National Defense Authorization Act. This will be the 60th year--is it the 60th or 61st year? Mr. REED. The 60th. Mr. INHOFE. OK. It is the 60th year that we have passed this, and it has passed every year. There were a few moments there where I thought maybe it wasn't going to pass this year and we would set a record. Senator Reed and I don't want to set that kind of record. We want to make sure we get this done. The reason this is important is this is the blueprint. This tells us what we are going to be doing with our troops. I could make an argument that it is really--we are in the most dangerous situation, I think, that we have been in before. I have often talked about the good old days when we had the Cold War with two superpowers. We knew what the Soviet Union had; they knew what we had. Mutually assured destruction meant something at that time. But now it is different in a lot of respects because you have rogue countries out there that have weapons and have abilities to wipe out nations. That is why it is so significant. So, anyway, we suffered through a little bit of a problem back during the Obama administration, during the last 5 years, which would have been from 2010 to 2015. In his budget, he downgraded the military by 25 percent, and that is the same time, during that timeframe, that China increased theirs by 83 percent. So it is a scary world out there, and it is one that, to me, I have no doubt that this is the most important bill t… | |||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7982-2 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | WILLIAM M. (MAC) THORNBERRY NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021--VETO--MOTION TO PROCEED | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7982 | S7982 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}, {"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7982 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Page S7982] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WILLIAM M. (MAC) THORNBERRY NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021--VETO--MOTION TO PROCEED Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the veto message on H.R. 6395, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. THUNE. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Gardner), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Georgia (Mrs. Loeffler), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Perdue), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Jones) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 80, nays 12, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 290 Leg.] YEAS--80 Alexander Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Booker Boozman Brown Burr Cantwell Capito Cardin Carper Casey Cassidy Collins Coons Cornyn Cortez Masto Cramer Crapo Daines Duckworth Durbin Enzi Ernst Feinstein Fischer Gillibrand Grassley Harris Hassan Heinrich Hirono Hoeven Hyde-Smith Inhofe Johnson Kaine Kelly King Klobuchar Lankford Leahy Manchin McConnell Menendez Moran Murkowski Murphy Murray Pe… | ||
| CREC-2020-12-30-pt1-PgS7982-3 | 2020-12-30 | 116 | 2 | WILLIAM M. (MAC) THORNBERRY NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021--VETO | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S7982 | S7983 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "116", "type": "HR", "number": "6395"}] | 166 Cong. Rec. S7982 | Congressional Record, Volume 166 Issue 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020) [Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 222 (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)] [Senate] [Pages S7982-S7983] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WILLIAM M. (MAC) THORNBERRY NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021--VETO The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: Veto message to H.R. 6395, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Shall the bill pass, the objections of the President of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding? The question is debatable. The majority leader is recognized. Cloture Motion Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the veto message on H.R. 6395, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Mitch McConnell, James M. Inhofe, Todd Young, John Cornyn, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mike Braun, Deb Fischer, John Barrasso, Rog… |
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CREATE TABLE congressional_record (
granule_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
date TEXT,
congress INTEGER,
session INTEGER,
volume TEXT,
issue TEXT,
title TEXT,
chamber TEXT,
granule_class TEXT,
sub_granule_class TEXT,
page_start TEXT,
page_end TEXT,
speakers TEXT,
bills TEXT,
citation TEXT,
full_text TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_crec_date ON congressional_record(date);
CREATE INDEX idx_crec_chamber ON congressional_record(chamber);
CREATE INDEX idx_crec_congress ON congressional_record(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_crec_class ON congressional_record(granule_class);