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TRIBUTE TO JOHN D. BECKETT
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican, MS) \u2014 2021-11-18

with the U.S. Supreme Court set to consider Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in oral arguments on December 1, 2021, I am taking time to recognize individuals whose dedication to the pro-life cause has led us to this point. In this case, I pay tribute to Mr. John D. Beckett from Elyria, OH. His activities have been intertwined with championing pro-life and religious freedom. prgtoken Mr. Beckett graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960, after which he initially worked as an engineer in the aerospace industry. In 1963, he joined his father's small manufacturing business, R.W. Beckett Corporation, and 2 years later became president following his father's death. Under Mr. Beckett's leadership, this small company grew over time to become a worldwide leader in producing engineered components for residential and commercial heating. With its affiliates, the company employs nearly 1,000 people. prgtoken In addition to his business endeavors, Mr. Beckett has long been active in both church and community-related activities. This is where he has established himself as a champion of the pro-life movement. prgtoken In 1973, Mr. Beckett became a founding member of the Intercessors for America, a national prayer organization, and he continues to serve on the board today. The Intercessors for America has helped lead grassroots efforts for people of faith to unite in prayer for the pro- life movement and for the unborn. In addition, he also became a founding board member of King's College in New York City, a Christian university, and he also serves on the board of Cru--Campus Crusade for Christ International. Alongside prgtoken these community activities, Mr. Beckett also found time to become a published author, writing two books about faith in the workplace. prgtoken For these business and community activities, Mr. Beckett has received numerous accolades. He received an honorary doctor of law degree from both Spring Arbor University in 2002 and also from King's College in 2008. He was also named Christian Businessman of the Year by the Christian Broadcasting Network in 1999 and the Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2003. prgtoken Today, he resides in Elyria, OH, with his wife, Wendy, to whom he has been married since 1961. prgtoken I am thankful to John D. Beckett for his support of many nonprofit organizations that defend the rights of the unborn and religious freedom. His work in helping establish the Intercessors for America has led to untold numbers of prayers being raised for the pro-life movement. I am pleased to honor his work through that organization as well as his lifetime of service to so many worthy causes.
CONGRATULATING THE KINDRED HIGH SCHOOL VIKINGS
Kevin Cramer (Republican, ND) \u2014 2021-11-18

for the second time this year, I have the privilege of congratulating my alma mater, Kindred High School, on a State championship. prgtoken In March, my hometown school celebrated the boys basketball team's first-ever State championship. Eight months later, on November 12, the Kindred Vikings football team won the State 11B title at the Dakota Bowl State Football Tournament. The Vikings defeated longtime rivals, the No. 1-ranked Hillsboro-Central Valley Burros, by a score of 37 to 14, for the championship. They had earlier won their first three games, defeating Lisbon, Central Cass, and Bishop Ryan teams. prgtoken This was the first State championship for the Vikings since State playoffs sponsored by the North Dakota High School Activities Association began in 1975. They had made only one other Dakota Bowl appearance in 2016. To advance to the tournament this year, the Vikings defeated the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals, which had played in every Dakota Bowl since 2016. prgtoken Graduating from Kindred High School in 1979, I lettered for 4 years in football, basketball and track. I was the starting quarterback my junior and senior years, and our team was bad, me especially. prgtoken Knowing firsthand what it is like to persevere on a losing team, watching these Kindred Vikings, who ended the season with a 12-1 record, was thrilling. I saw very talented athletes excel by tapping into the strength of each player. Notably, the impressive skills of running back Trey Heinrich did not go unnoticed when he was named the MaxPreps North Dakota Player of the Year. prgtoken I want to recognize this year's team members Charles Biewer, Masen Allmaras, Lukas Klabunde, Izaak Spelhaug, Maxwell McQuillan, Andrew Trom, Taylor Stefonowicz, Carter Schmitz, Caleb Klabunde, Connor Rolland, Jack McDonald, Wyatt Briscoe, Graham Glasoe, Jordyn Sunram, Hayden Cichy, Owen Hoyme, Kylan Swenson, Jorgen Swenson, Camron Schwartzwalter, Trey Heinrich, Ty Roesler, Tyson Johnson, Chase Miller, Jeremiah Dockter, Alex Moffet, Jacob Hiatt, Samuel Jenness, Jacob Lund, Jack Huesman, Blake Houska, Tate Miller, Landon Kottsick, Grant Spelhaug, Andrew Haley, Colin Lunde, Ethan Fornshell, Mason Nipstad, Kelby Erdmann, Dilon Filler, Riley Sunram, Jack Packer, Jack Olson, Hunter Bindas, Maxwell Opgrand, and Ryker Lachowitzer. prgtoken I congratulate the team, as well as Coach Matt Crane, his assistants Brad Ambrosius, Eric Burgad, Joe Harder, Nate Safe, and Ryan Sunram and all the hometown fans on winning this championship. prgtoken I join the rest of North Dakota in thanking the Kindred Vikings for inspiring all of us to achieve excellence. For the second time this year, they have demonstrated what can be achieved by combining faith and passion with determination and teamwork.
CONGRATULATING POLICE CHIEF MARION EUGENE SEALY, JR.
Joe Wilson (Republican, SC) \u2014 2021-11-18

. Madam , I am grateful to recognize Police Chief Marion Eugene Sealy, Jr of the City of Forest Acres for his 48 years of public service to his community. Chief Sealy will be retiring at the beginning of next year and South Carolina will be losing a great public servant. prgtoken Chief Sealy joined the Forest Acres Police Department in 1974 as a dispatcher. In 1975, he became a full-time patrol officer and shortly after was put in charge of the investigative division. Through his hard work and dedication, he became the Chief of Police of the Forest Acres Police Department in 1994. prgtoken Throughout his career in public service, Chief Sealy led the department through many hardships including the tragic death of Officer Greg Alia. He has been so encouraging to his widow Kassy Alia Ray and their son Sal as Kassy has established Serve and Connect to improve neighborhoods challenged by poverty and crime. prgtoken Through his leadership, he was able to successfully relocate the police department during the devastating 2015 thousand-year flood to ensure the community of Forest Acres had access to its police department. Working overnight with his colleagues to set up operations, he dedicated himself to the safety of his officers and staff. He has set the standard of excellence in his community and I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors .
TSA REACHING ACROSS NATIONALITIES, SOCIETIES, AND LANGUAGES TO ADVANCE TRAVELER EDUCATION ACT
Tony Gonzales (Republican, TX) \u2014 2021-11-18

for processions held on November 18th, I would like to register for the record that I would have voted YEA on H.R. 5574, the TRANSLATE Act; and YEA on H.R. 3730, to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs an Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Amodei (Balderson) Bacon (Fitzpatrick) Barraga AE1n (Allred) Blumenauer (Beyer) Boyle, Brendan F. (Jeffries) Brooks (Moore (AL)) Burgess (Lucas) Calvert (Garcia (CA)) Cleaver (Butterfield) Davids (KS) (Kim (NJ)) DeFazio (Brown (MD)) Dingell (Clark (MA)) Duncan (Timmons) Fallon (Nehls) Gonzalez (OH) (Armstrong) Harshbarger (Fleischmann) Johnson (TX) (Jeffries) Kelly (IL) (Clarke (NY)) Kirkpatrick (Stanton) Krishnamoorthi (Levin (CA)) Lawson (FL) (Evans) Lieu (Raskin) Lesko (Miller (WV)) Long (Fleischmann) Lowenthal (Beyer) Matsui (Thompson (CA)) McEachin (Wexton) Nunes (Garcia (CA)) Payne (Pallone) Porter (Wexton) Reed (Walorski) Rice (NY) (Murphy (FL)) Roybal-Allard (McCollum) Rush (Quigley) Sires (Pallone) Stauber (Bergman) Steube (Timmons) Swalwell (Gomez) Thompson (MS) (Butterfield) Thompson (PA) (Meuser) Tlaib (Bowman) Trone (Beyer) Underwood (Casten) Van Drew (Tenney) Waltz (Salazar) Welch (McGovern) Wilson (FL) (Hayes)
BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Christopher H. Smith (Republican, NJ) \u2014 2021-11-18

the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said it was completely unacceptable that the Build Back Better Act expands taxpayer funding of abortion in many new and expanding programs. prgtoken The National Right to Life Committee has pointed out that even Care contained a provision that specifically permitted States to ban elective abortions in their exchanges. The BBB, starting in 2024, would explicitly override the laws of those States. prgtoken , Mr. once said that those of us who are opposed to abortion should not be compelled to pay for them. This bill coerces us to pay for abortion on demand. prgtoken , unborn babies need the President of the United States and Members of Congress to be their friends and advocates, not powerful adversaries subsidizing their violent destruction.
BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
David Rouzer (Republican, NC) \u2014 2021-11-18

. Madam , I thank my friend for yielding. prgtoken Madam , the 2,000-plus-page bill before us today has countless provisions that are going to substantially increase the debt, incentivize even more people not to work, and hike the taxes of the very ones who create the jobs. prgtoken It levies more than $400 billion in tax hikes on small businesses, and it includes a $1.2 trillion Made in America tax plan that is going to do nothing but send jobs overseas. It spends nearly $80 billion so the IRS can go after the average taxpayer and snoop around his bank account. It eliminates work requirements for welfare when, in fact, we have 10.4 million jobs available. prgtoken It prevents lifesaving drugs from coming to market and disincentivizes the innovation necessary to discover cures. It hinders domestic energy production and even imposes a tax on natural gas. prgtoken Should this monstrosity become law, it will hurt the economy, drive up the debt, and increase inflation even more--all of which means the standard of living of each and every American is going to decline.
Introductory Statement on S. 3233
Susan M. Collins (Republican, ME) \u2014 2021-11-18

I rise today to introduce the Clean Cooking Support Act. I am pleased to be joined in this effort by my friend and colleague, Senator Durbin. Our bill aims to address a serious global public health and environmental issue where leadership by the United States can make a real difference. prgtoken Today, close to 3 billion people, or one-third of the global population, rely on ``dirty cooking,'' such as open fires or inefficient, polluting, and unsafe cookstoves that use agricultural waste, coal, dung, wood, charcoal, or other solid fuels, to cook their meals. The majority of people using these types of cookstoves and fuels are in developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. prgtoken Exposure to smoke from these traditional cooking methods and open fires, referred to as ``household air pollution,'' causes chronic and acute diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Alarmingly, the household air pollution caused by traditional cookstoves and open tires causes 4 million premature deaths annually, including 400,000 children younger than 5 years of age, most of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. Women and girls are disproportionately affected, as they spend hours cooking, inhaling toxic smoke, and collecting fuels. prgtoken These cookstoves also create serious environmental problems. Household air pollution does not remain in the home; it contributes to more than 10 percent of global ambient air pollution. According to the EPA, greenhouse gas emissions from nonrenewable wood fuels for cooking amount to 2 percent of the global CO2 emissions, on par with the global CO2 emissions from the aviation or shipping industries. In 2019, more than 600,000 deaths were attributed to ambient air pollution stemming from the household combustion of solid fuels. prgtoken These cookstoves should be replaced with modern alternatives to reverse these alarming health and environmental trends. Since 2010, the Clean Cooking Alliance, an innovative public-private partnership hosted by the United Nations Foundation, has supported the adoption of clean cooking worldwide, with the goal of achieving universal access to clean cooking by 2030. Recognizing the serious health and environmental issues posed by traditional cookstoves, the Alliance aims to save lives, improve livelihoods, empower women, and combat pollution by creating a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions. In April, President announced that the U.S. is resuming and strengthening its commitment to the Clean Cooking Alliance, and during a recent presentation at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference that covered clean cooking and household energy, EPA Administrator Michael Regan reaffirmed this undertaking as well. prgtoken Our legislation reinforces our country's policy on promoting clean cookstoves and seeks to take a whole-of-government approach to address household air pollution. Spec
BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Mike Kelly (Republican, PA) \u2014 2021-11-18

I thank the gentleman from Texas. prgtoken , I think a lot of us go out and actually do our own shopping. prgtoken And I know now when I go out to shop, I not only look at the front of the box, I look to the back to see what is in it. prgtoken So we have here the build back better sauce. Here it is. It is flavored with SALT tax, by the way, so don't worry about your sodium content. And trust them. ``It is in there.'' prgtoken What is in there; 150 new government programs. How about this? This is a great bargain for the hardworking American taxpayer. Now, they're saying it is only going to cost you $1.7 trillion, and only in Washington would they say ``only''. prgtoken The cost per American, $53,000 apiece; $550 billion for the Green New Deal; $412 billion in small business taxes; $80 billion for those wonderful guys from the IRS that are coming to tear you apart; $7.8 billion on environmental justice; massive electric vehicle subsidies for the very wealthy; government paid leave for high-priced CEOs; subsidies for wealthy families; a SALT tax break for millionaires; and the Tree Equity Program. prgtoken Who in the world would not buy this package? They will if they turn around and look at the back and understand that it is on sale right now in this House for $4 trillion. Hurry up, American taxpayers, before we run out of money.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Mike Lee (Republican, UT) \u2014 2021-11-18

this is now the 17th time I have come to the Senate Chamber specifically to speak against President 's vaccine mandate. prgtoken I have pledged before, and I pledge again today, to continue this fight until we beat the mandate. prgtoken Now, thankfully, progress has been made on this front. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit last week halted enforcement of President 's general mandate. It did so directing their rulings specifically to the OSHA portion of the mandate. This is the one that applies to all workers everywhere and any place of employment with more than 100 workers. prgtoken I, along with millions of Americans, am grateful that the U.S. court system performed its role in protecting the separation of powers and otherwise protecting the limits on government written into our laws and our Constitution. prgtoken It is also encouraging to see the government Agency charged with enforcing the general mandate; that is, OSHA, has now halted the enforcement of the mandate and is complying with the order issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. prgtoken This, however, does not end President 's vaccine mandates. That prgtoken mandate in particular remains the subject of ongoing litigation, and there are other requirements placed on other specific groups of workers outside of the OSHA mandate and, therefore, outside the scope of the order issued by the Fifth Circuit. prgtoken Now, I have spoken previously on the situation that members of our Armed Forces face and on things that people who work in the healthcare profession face--difficult things, challenging things, things that threaten their livelihoods and cause a lot of problems for workers. prgtoken I have offered various bills to help those groups of Americans keep their jobs and make sure that they have the right to make their own medical decisions. prgtoken I am fighting against the mandate. I am not fighting against the vaccines. I support the vaccines. I am vaccinated. I have encouraged others to be vaccinated. I see the development of these vaccines as something of a modern medical miracle, one that is protecting so many millions of Americans from the harms of COVID. prgtoken But this one-size-fits-all dictate from Washington certainly isn't the answer and, under our system of government, can't be. I have heard from hundreds of Utahns who are personally at risk of losing their jobs and their livelihoods due to this mandate. Many of these Utahns have religious or health concerns about the vaccine. prgtoken President promised these mandates would include exemptions for those people in those categories specifically, but in reality they are being dismissed or placed on unpaid leave or pushed into retirement with reduced benefits. prgtoken These are good people, everyday people. Many are dedicated frontline workers. Far too many are just trying to make ends meet and feed their families. It shouldn't be
BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Jackie Walorski (Republican, IN) \u2014 2021-11-18

I thank the gentleman for yielding. prgtoken , as our Nation faces crisis on every front, are focused on grabbing more control over Americans' lives. Their Big Government agenda empowers bureaucrats to take away our constitutional liberties. prgtoken You don't get the vaccine, you get fired. prgtoken You try to manufacture something in America, you get taxed. prgtoken You want to know what is being taught in your child's school, you are labeled a domestic terrorist. prgtoken This is America today, folks. Parents around the country are sounding alarms about what is being taught in public schools. If you think parents are engaged now, wait till you see what happens when they find out their only option for the daycare is a government-appointed provider. Faith-based daycares disappear with this bill. prgtoken This really is breaking news for anybody watching. Your faith-based daycare is eliminated with this bill. Parents, listen up. This isn't a or or Independent thing, this is an American thing. This is dangerous. It is happening, and a ``yes'' vote brings this in. Please vote ``no''.
BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Kevin Brady (Republican, TX) \u2014 2021-11-18

1 minute. prgtoken , I have a whole host of organizations, coalitions, patient groups, health advocacy groups, institutions, associations, and small businesses who have vehemently opposed and raised alarming concerns about this bill. prgtoken , I include in the Record that list. List of Opposing Organizations Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, Altria; America's Business Benefit Association, Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, Coalition of Wisconsin Aging and Health Groups, Color of Crohn's and Chronic Illness, Communicating for America, Inc.; Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, Conservatives for Property Rights, Council for Affordable Health Coverage, debra of America, Global Colon Cancer Association, Healthcare Leadership Council, HIV + Hepatitis Policy Institute, International Cancer Advocacy Network, Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization, MLD Foundation, National Taxpayers Union, Noah's Hope--Hope4Bridget Foundation, Rare Access Action Project, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, SYNGAPl Foundation, The Ryan Foundation, Taylor's Tale, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), American Bankers Association, American Builders and Contractors, American Chemistry Council, American Dental Association, American Gas Association. American Mold Builders Association, American Pet Products Association, American Soybean Association, American Subcontractors Association, American Trucking Associations, National Association of Convenience Stores, National Association of Truckstop Operators, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, Truckload Carriers Association, Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), Associated Builders and Contractors, Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), Business Roundtable, Center for Individual Freedom, Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE), Chamber of Commerce, Comcast Corporation, Council for Affordable Health Coverage, National Association of Manufacturers, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, Energy Marketers of America, EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, Family Business Estate Tax Coalition, Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) The Americas, FreedomWorks, Gas and Oil Assoication of West Virginia, Shale Coalition, Ohio Oil and Gas Association. Global Cold Chain Alliance, Independent Community Bankers of America, Independent Electrical Contractors, Independent Petroleum Association, International Franchise Association (IFA), John Deere, Main Street Employers, Medicare Access for Patients Rx Coalition (MAPRx), Motion Pic
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
John Barrasso (Republican, WY) \u2014 2021-11-18

I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Brandon for his hard work as an intern in the Senate conference. I recognize his efforts and contributions to my office as well as to the State of Wyoming. prgtoken Brandon is a native of Maryland. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, where he studied philosophy, politics, and economics. He has demonstrated a strong work ethic, which has made him an invaluable asset to our office. The quality of his work is reflected in his great efforts over the last several months. prgtoken I want to thank Brandon for the dedication he has shown while working for me and my staff. It is a pleasure to have him as part of our team. I know he will have continued success with all of his future endeavors. I wish him all my best on his journey.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Dan Sullivan (Republican, AK) \u2014 2021-11-18

I want to thank my colleague from Oregon, and I will commit to working with him to try and get this done before we head out to recess. prgtoken We know the treasures of Alaska. As I mentioned, two-thirds of all the Park Service in the country is in my State, which is why I want to make sure I am having followup conversations--I had a good one already with Mr. Sams--to get commitments on a few additional issues that matter deeply not just to the Park Service and for America but, really, to my State. But you have my commitment to work with you and Mr. Sams on a few more of these issues. prgtoken And, if I may, for all my colleagues, right--and I am glad to hear Senator Wyden mention this--this shouldn't be happening with one State. There is a White House war on the State of Alaska. No one is getting treatment like this, and it shouldn't be this way. If a President were in attacking Maryland or Oregon like that, I would call the White House going: Hey, lay off, guys. Lay off. prgtoken So I sure hope some of my colleagues-- and --can send the message to , the President, that you know, the war on working families in Alaska is not really a good idea. They are Americans, too, and they have got a lot of resources to produce for our great Nation, which we need right now. prgtoken So with that, .