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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1751-H1755] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. BEAN : I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Kiley). Mr. Speaker, for those just tuning in, China is manipulating and trying to peddle influence among our higher universities, and Members are standing up and saying enough. A few weeks ago, and to great amazement, we saw this Chinese spy balloon that cruised over our most sensitive sites in our country. We were told we were blocking it from transmitting any data at the time, but now we have found that that spy balloon was transmitting pictures and information of our most sensitive military and nuclear sites in real time. Who knows? I don't know if we will ever find out the true damage of that espionage break. Why on earth it wasn't shot down, I don't know. But what about the things we can't see? We can't see what China is doing to buy influence and to infiltrate our university systems. Mr. Speaker, somebody that is going to tell us his angle on it is a gentleman who was part of a delegation that just last week went to Taiwan, went on an Asia tour to meet with leaders about just exactly what is going on over there. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Moran).
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1751-H1755] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. BEAN : I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, our Nation's higher education system is being purchased and manipulated by the Chinese Communist Party. You have heard about it and we keep hearing about it. China can't keep up with our Nation's unrelenting free market system that is constantly innovating, so the only way they see to catch up with us is to cheat and steal our intellectual property and infiltrate our university systems and steal our discoveries. It has got to end. Let's hear more about what China is doing to manipulate our university systems. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Owens), the distinguished chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1751-H1755] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. BEAN : our Nation's higher education system is being purchased and manipulated by the Chinese Communist Party. You have heard from various Members giving you details of how it is done, but we need somebody who can give us the big picture. We need somebody who can give us big ideas. We need somebody who can give us big solutions. There is only one guy that can do that, Mr. Speaker. I yield to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Biggs).
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1751-H1755] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. BEAN : our Nation's higher education system is being purchased and manipulated by the Chinese Communist Party. Tonight, you have heard from various members of a fantastic committee and other Members, led by Dr. Virginia Foxx, shining the light on just how bad it is, just how blind an eye that we have turned to it for the last 20 years. We now realize through donations and purchases and influence in sending their kids here to school, as well as something called the Confucius Institutes, that it is all for the propaganda and a way for China to infiltrate and manipulate our higher education system. Mr. Speaker, where do we go from here? We have work to do, including alerting America, which is what we are doing tonight, but also alerting our higher ed, our leadership in our universities and colleges, to let them be wary of any foreign donation coming into their institutions, particularly anything coming from China should be a red flag. The Department of Education should immediately enforce existing laws. Should we make a new law? How about enforcing the laws that are already on the books requiring these institutions, some of the biggest names in higher ed, to report foreign gifts and grants? The Biden administration should ban Confucius Institutes and all collaborations between U.S. institutions and Chinese entities affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of State Security immediately. Congress should also consider withholding State and Federal funds from colleges and universities that resist efforts to eliminate CCP influence operations. Lastly, the State Department--Mr. Biggs said it so well. The State Department must review applications from adversarial countries, including the CCP, the background and research plan of every applicant for a student visa. We need to say no. We need to say no to the CCP coming in, getting our information, and then going back home. We have lots to do, but it starts with alerting the American people. We have done that tonight. The rest of the work is up to this Congress. It is up to the administration to enforce our laws and to hold these universities and China accountable for exactly what they are doing, which is manipulating and using undue influence in our higher education system. It stops now and going forward. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1744-H1751] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Ms. CLARKE : I thank the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick) for yielding, and I thank Mr. Jackson for co-anchoring this evening's Special Order hour. Mr. Speaker, I rise on this day praying for the speedy recovery of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl of Kansas City, Missouri, who was released from the hospital today after being shot in the head for ringing the wrong doorbell. We live in a society today where more and more communities are living in a recurring nightmare, reeling from gun violence. Gun violence is the number one killer of children in the United States of America. While it has always been Black communities that have borne the brunt and have been the most victimized and terrorized by gun violence, and have too often assumed the blame of a poorly regulated gun industry, I truly expected that there would have been some bipartisan action taken to protect the next generation after the tragedy at Sandy Hook all those years ago. Instead, the far right stays licking the boot of the NRA, taking their blood money and looking the other way. It has become crystal clear that the rightwing Republicans couldn't care less. It is unconscionable that they care so little for the lives of children. I mean, look at what has happened just this past week in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. Mass murder and mass casualties have become commonplace, but we can't make them normalized. It is not lost upon me that two Black lawmakers, Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, were expelled from the Tennessee House after joining peaceful protests against gun violence. Another generation that has had to grow up doing gun violence drills in their schools has now taken leadership and is leading the charge.  Let's be clear. The CBC won't stand by and allow another Jim Crow era to take root while further GOP legislators abuse their power, as we saw in Tennessee. The CBC will continue to push back against any and all efforts by Republicans to subvert the will of the American people, whether it is the effort to overturn our election on January 6 or efforts to silence or expel members from statehouses who advocate for a better nation, a better America, safe from the horrors of gun violence. Again, I thank the gentlewoman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for yielding.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1744-H1751] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. FROST: I am here today because I, like the rest of our Nation, am outraged about what we have seen happen in Tennessee. Six innocent people died as a result of senseless gun violence in Nashville, a school shooting where we lost children that will never be forgotten. Instead of banning together to honor these victims, to honor those families, to honor with action, real action that would save lives, Republicans in the Tennessee Legislature took the racist step of expelling two Black lawmakers who stood with the families, students, teachers, and their constituents in demanding change. The only thing that Representatives Jones and Pearson are guilty of is doing the right thing, of standing with their constituents who sent them to the State legislature to fight for their lives. That is why they have already been unanimously reappointed to their positions by the people in their local governments. I pray and act and fight for a day when we are more outraged that children were murdered in a pool of their own blood at school than we are that Black folks have the audacity to take up space in the halls of power. Guess what? Representatives Jones and Pearson will continue to take up that space. Black lawmakers such as myself and my colleagues in this room will continue to take up that space. The people--children--for whom the leading cause of death in this country is guns will continue to take up that space. As long as there is injustice, we will not be silent. We will continue to fight for a world where no one has to have the fear of gun violence. I commend Representatives Jones and Pearson. They are American heroes because they fight for a day when we can be safe.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1744-H1751] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. HORSFORD: I thank our co-anchors and all the Members who spoke. I send one very clear message: The actions of the Tennessee Legislature led by the GOP were a direct assault on our democracy and on people's duly elected Representatives. It smacks of overt racism that they would expel two of the youngest Black men in their body for simply speaking on behalf of their constituents. This is still an ongoing threat that we should be concerned about because what happened in the Tennessee Legislature was a blow to our democracy, and if it can happen in Nashville, it can happen in communities all over our country. This should concern every American, including my Republican colleagues, because the hallmark of a vibrant and healthy democracy is the very thing that the Republicans in the Tennessee Legislature shut down: freedom of speech. The Congressional Black Caucus won't stand by and allow another Jim Crow era to take root while GOP legislatures abuse their power, as we saw in Tennessee. We stand with the ``Tennessee Three.'' We stand with the parents calling for gun violence to end in their communities. We stand for free speech. We stand for our democracy.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1743-H1744] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. AUCHINCLOSS: I rise in opposition to a Texas judge's attack on women's reproductive freedom. This ruling undermines proven scientific research and needlessly restricts women's access to healthcare. Mifepristone is a safe and effective medication that has been used by millions since it was approved by the FDA two decades ago. Medical determinations should be left to medical professionals.  I am thankful for the work of the Healey administration in my home State to insulate Massachusetts residents from this decision. The Commonwealth must not let Texas set the agenda for women's healthcare. I also strongly support the work of organizations like Mayday Health, who are informing and empowering women to make their own decisions about their reproductive health and working to get the medication across State lines. On the Federal level, I joined my colleagues in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging them to protect a woman's right to choose. I will not stop fighting to ensure access to safe, effective reproductive healthcare for all Americans.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Page H1743] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. WILLIAMS : this month marks the 60th anniversary of the loss of the nuclear submarine the USS Thresher, SSN 593. On that fateful day, on April 10, 1963, 129 sailors and shipyard workers went out on an engineering trial. They encountered engineering problems that they were unable to recover from and, tragically, all hands were lost. The submarine service that I served in became much safer as a result of this tragedy, and I am honored, as the first nuclear submarine veteran to serve in Congress in 50 years, to remember those that were lost today. Even more importantly, we remember the widows that were created that day and the children that grew up fatherless. We stop and we remember them and say thank you for the life that you have lived without those loved ones.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Page H1743] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mrs. FLETCHER: I rise to welcome the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce on their first trip to Washington. I am so proud to represent so many thriving LGBTQ+ and allied businesses in my district and in the Greater Houston area. This week, Chamber representatives are in Washington to advance policies that foster economic inclusion and equality for the LGBTQ+ business community. I want them to know how welcome they are here in Washington, in the U.S. Congress, the people's House. I want to recognize them for being here, for their efforts and engagement, and for being great partners and leaders. The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce brings the best of our diverse, dynamic, and inclusive community to Washington this week, and I could not be more proud to represent them or to welcome them here to the people's House.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Page H1743] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. ALLEN: it is my privilege to rise to offer my sincerest congratulations to Jon Rahm for his decisive victory in the 2023 Masters Tournament. Every spring, the world's greatest golfers travel to Georgia's 12th District to play at the world's greatest golf course, Augusta National, a tradition like no other. As people from all around the world make the trip to my district or tune in from the comfort of their homes, they get to experience one of the country's greatest competitions in the world of sports. In doing so, they get a glimpse into the beautiful city I am privileged to call home, Augusta, Georgia. Many thanks to Chairman Ridley, the members of Augusta National, the staff and volunteers, for another magnificent tournament. In winning this year's tournament, Jon Rahm joins an elite group of Spanish Masters champions that include Sergio Garcia, Jose Maria Olazabal, and Jon's very own role model, the late Seve Ballesteros. In typical Masters form, Jon made his charge to the top of the leader board on the back nine on Sunday to finish with a 3-under-par 69 score to finish at 12 under. He did so on the 66th birthday of his role model, Seve Ballesteros. Congratulations to Jon Rahm, a most deserving champion.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Page H1743] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. MRVAN: I rise today to highlight a letter recently sent to the administration from myself and my colleagues from Indiana in support of the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen proposal. I was proud to support in the 117th Congress the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which established this Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs funding opportunity. Northwest Indiana and our Midwest region have robust and well- established agricultural, manufacturing, and transportation infrastructure networks. We are a prime central location for the development of new hydrogen technologies and the delivery of hydrogen products. I am grateful for the leadership of Senator Young, Senator Braun, and my House colleagues for their vocal support. I look forward to continuing to work with them and all the stakeholders to advance this transformational proposal that will create new, good-paying job opportunities for everyone in Northwest Indiana, the region, and the Midwest.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Page H1743] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Ms. DE LA CRUZ: it is a privilege to rise in the people's House to honor Selena Quintanilla-Perez, an icon and trailblazer from south Texas whose music has transcended borders, cultures, and generations. Her unique blend of cumbia, Tejano, and pop has captivated audiences around the world and introduced my community's culture to millions of Americans over the last 30 years. Selena's seamless mix of Spanish and English lyrics, combining Mexican folklore and R&B, perfectly captured the richness of a beautiful culture that is shared by millions of us who are both fully American and proud of our Mexican heritage. Selena's music is essential to the soundtrack of our lives. That is why I am submitting, for nomination, her album, ``Amor Prohibido,'' to the Library of Congress for historical preservation in honor of her birthday, which was yesterday. May Selena's legacy be forever engraved in our hearts and our Nation's history.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Pages H1742-H1743] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Ms. KAPTUR: I rise to highlight advancing healthcare at both the Federal and State levels to meetthe healthcare needs of people living in the northwest quadrant of Ohio, including the mentally ill. Our Federal-State joint efforts in combined funding of over $35 million awarded to Toledo's academic medical center at the University of Toledo through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have allowed UTMC to upgrade critical trauma care from trauma III to trauma II. In addition, Congress appropriated over $81 million in 2022 and 2023 to Ohio through the Substance Abuse and Treatment Block Grant. This morning, I had the privilege of welcoming Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to Toledo, as we toured the University of Toledo Medical Center and the State's Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital. Governor DeWine is the first Governor to visit the State facility in the 21st century. This important visit shows that Ohioans are continuing to make progress to strengthen critical medical assets for the region in a bipartisan fashion at every level. Our medically underserved region must continue to champion medical advancements on every level. Onward Northwest Ohio, a community that cares for all people.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Page H1742] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. BURCHETT: I rise to honor Corporal Chris Bryant, an American hero who has served his country and community for the past 26 years. In January of 1997, he left the Knox County Sheriff's Office to join the Marine Corps. He graduated basic training as an infantry machine gunner and was assigned to Kings Bay, Georgia, where he was stationed to watch over the nuclear sub base. In 2002, he returned to the Knox County Sheriff's Department. In 2004, he was assigned full time to the narcotics division along with his K9 dog, Storm. During his 12 years in the narcotics division, he has worked for the FBI Drug Task Force and has been promoted to lieutenant. In 2023, he enlisted in the Tennessee Army National Guard and is currently attending military police training in Smyrna, Tennessee. Our country's heroes are the men and women of our Armed Forces like Corporal Bryant, who have served and sacrificed for our freedom and protected our communities. It is my honor to recognize Corporal Chris Bryant as Tennessee's Second District's April 2023 Veteran of the Month.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Page H1742] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. DAVIS : I rise to honor a true trailblazer in North Carolina's First Congressional District, retired United States Army Air Corps bomber pilot, Major Joe Balogh. Joe and I had a chance to chat in Franklin County, and this World War II hero, at the age of 102, shared countless stories of service with a vivid recollection of the detail. During our chat, Joe shared with me when his airplane was shot down. He also shared about witnessing soldiers paying the ultimate sacrifice. Joe will continue to be a beacon of hope for eastern North Carolina and America. Mr. Speaker, Joe's selfless service will ensure the freedom of future generations of North Carolinians and Americans. I thank and salute Joe and others like him across America.
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)] [House] [Page H1742] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
Date: 2023-04-17
Chamber: HOUSE
Mr. LAWLER: today I rise to remember and pay tribute to a true hero, Alan Moskin, a resident of the 17th District of New York who recently passed away at the age of 96. Alan was a World War II veteran who fought with valor and bravery against Nazi Germany. Alan was among the liberators of a sub-camp of the notorious Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria, where he and his unit freed more than 1,500 prisoners from certain death. Alan Moskin's service and courage serve as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by so many of our Greatest Generation during the Second World War. Alan dedicated himself to fighting for freedom and justice, and his bravery will never be forgotten. He frequently visited schools and spoke with students about the importance of never forgetting the Holocaust or the horrors perpetrated during it. He spoke at Yom HaShoah events. How fitting it is that his passing comes as we enter Holocaust Remembrance Day. His community involvement was a testament to his desire to further the education of our youth and impart to them the importance of treating each other with kindness. Most of all, I will miss seeing him at our naturalization ceremonies where he would talk about the importance of service and lead new citizens in the Pledge of Allegiance. May Alan's memory always be a blessing. He will be sorely missed.