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IN RECOGNITION OF SAMANTHA SCHOFIELD ON HER OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Robert E. Latta (Republican, OH) \u2014 2020-5-15

. Madam , it is my great pleasure to pay special tribute to an outstanding student from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I am pleased to announce that Samantha Schofield of Maumee, Ohio has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. prgtoken Samantha's offer of appointment permits her to attend the United States Naval Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2024. Attending one of our nation's military academies not only offers the opportunity to serve our country, but also guarantees a world-class education while undertaking one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of their lives. prgtoken Samantha brings a tremendous amount of leadership, service, and dedication to the incoming Class of 2024. While attending Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Ohio, Samantha volunteered for her church, Special Olympics, and Toledo Humane Society, while being a member of National Honor Society and maintaining a 4.738 GPA. prgtoken Throughout high school, Samantha was involved with soccer and basketball, having achieved her varsity letter in both. I am confident that Samantha will carry the lessons of her student and athletic leadership to the Naval Academy. prgtoken Madam , I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Samantha Schofield on her offer of appointment to the United States Naval Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military training and education available. I am positive that Samantha will excel during her career at the Naval Academy, and I ask my colleagues to join me in extending their best wishes to her as she begins her service to our nation.
AUTHORIZING REMOTE VOTING BY PROXY AND PROVIDING FOR OFFICIAL REMOTE COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DUE TO A NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
Tim Walberg (Republican, MI) \u2014 2020-5-15

I had an experience just last week, in a virtual hearing, when it came my turn to push the ``mute off'' button on the microphone, it didn't work. I was passed over. Then, when I texted in to find out why, I was told, basically: That is too bad. We will catch you at the end. prgtoken The only place for us to be in this Congress is where we are supposed to be, and that is here. We ought to be doing our work together. prgtoken Let me read you a quote from General Omar Bradley, a famous general who understood the cost of leadership. He said, of the Athenians: In the end, more than they wanted freedom, they wanted security. They wanted a comfortable life, and they lost it all--security, comfort, and freedom. When the freedom they wanted most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free. prgtoken , together, we work for the freedom of this country. prgtoken , I would submit to you that if I am not willing to do what is necessary to be here, then it is time for me to consider turning over to somebody else. I would suggest that that ought to be for all of us who are privileged to represent people in this august body, which is not like any other parliamentary body in the world, not like a State legislature. This is the U.S. Congress. Let's act like it. Parliamentary Inquiry
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican, OH) \u2014 2020-5-15

for the past two months, Ohioans have made countless sacrifices and stepped up to help each other in many, many ways. They flattened the curve, and now they want to get back to work smartly and safely. prgtoken In the same vein, Americans need their representatives here in this body to be back to work, too. We should be working on legislative solutions that mark the first phase, phase one, of the recovery and reopening of the United States. prgtoken Much of this partisan bill has nothing to do with COVID-19 or the current crisis facing so many Americans. This bill, sadly, paints a vision for this Nation that does not match our great history. prgtoken The situation that we find ourselves in requires the best from all of us. This bill fails that test. Let's make this our finest hour. Show what we can do, not what we can't do. I oppose this bill.
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
John Katko (Republican, NY) \u2014 2020-5-15

as the House of Representatives considers further legislation in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID- 19) pandemic, I rise to call for the equitable distribution of federal relief to tribal nations. Despite the dire impact this crisis has had on tribes in my district in Central New York, these communities have been underserved by current distribution mechanisms for federal relief. prgtoken In March, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to address the significant public health and economic impacts of the ongoing pandemic. Critically, this legislation allocated $8 billion for payments to tribal nations in response to increased expenses and revenue shortfalls caused by COVID-19. These funds are critical to helping tribal governments maintain essential services during this crisis, however, the population-based distribution model currently being used by the U.S. Treasury has limited relief for tribes in my district. prgtoken Across New York State, the COVID-19 pandemic has closed the doors of many economic enterprises operated by tribal nations. With these conditions likely to persist in the months ahead, tribes will face sustained shortfalls in revenue typically used to maintain health care, nutrition, education and public safety services for their communities. The costs of disruption are especially dire for tribes with relatively smaller populations, which have received limited support under the current allocation formula for CARES Act funding despite facing a virtual cessation of economic activity. prgtoken To address this disparity, economic impact must be accounted for in any additional relief provided by Congress or the Administration to our nation's tribes. For example, utilizing available information such as employment or expenditure data would help to ensure substantive federal support for tribes of all sizes. These efforts would represent a critical step in ensuring the wellbeing of tribal communities in Central New York and across the country.
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Andy Barr (Republican, KY) \u2014 2020-5-15

I thank the gentleman for yielding. prgtoken For 2\1/2\ years, Americans have heard in this House criticize the historic tax cuts for exploding the debt. They have listened to repeat that criticism even as individual income tax revenues actually rose by $22 billion over CBO projections. prgtoken But today, Pelosi proposes a bill that is so reckless, so outrageous, and so fiscally irresponsible that it will add $3 trillion to our national debt overnight. And instead of hearing about the deficit or even concerns about this pandemic, struggling Americans are watching House push for legislation to legalize voter fraud, give stimulus checks to illegal immigrants, bail out mismanaged State and local governments, and restore tax breaks to blue State millionaires and billionaires. prgtoken So, to taxpayers across America, if you have ever had any doubt about where in this House actually stand on deficits and the debt, watch today's vote. prgtoken Instead of surrendering our country to socialism, we need to reopen our economy and allow Americans to safely get back to work. The government cannot sustainably respond to this crisis or any crisis unless and until we have taxpayers who are actually working.
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Scott Perry (Republican, PA) \u2014 2020-5-15

I thank the gentleman for yielding. prgtoken , I will tell you this bill, among other things--we can talk about all the wish list of things that are in it, and I am sure many have and many will. I want to talk about the trillion dollars of additional spending to the States and talk about my State of Pennsylvania, where we spent and sent billions of dollars where, right now, the Governor is holding hostage that money that is supposed to go directly to the counties. He won't give it to the counties that are going bankrupt right now. prgtoken What he is doing, , is making sure that our nursing home patients get exposed to COVID-19. It is a directive in Pennsylvania, if they have COVID-19 and the hospital releases them, they have to go back to the nursing home. So our nursing homes are 74 percent of the deaths across the State. Seventy-four percent of the deaths in Pennsylvania are because of the Governor's policy. prgtoken Meanwhile, he says he doesn't have enough money. We are going to spend more money in Pennsylvania when the money hasn't already been spent prgtoken Oh, by the way, the unemployment compensation money that we sent to Pennsylvania, it takes 41 days right now to have your claim answered. People cannot exist on policies and promises. They need money. prgtoken , spending more money, sending more money to buttress failed policies doesn't fix the policies. They don't fix anything. They don't help anyone. prgtoken Let's fix the policies. Let's make sure the people get the money that we have sent to them instead of just sending more to the Governor, who is going to extort the counties and kill our elderly.
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican, GA) \u2014 2020-5-15

I rise today in opposition to the HEROES Act. prgtoken This legislation ignores the fundamental issues affecting our country. It is a harmful misallocation of congressional efforts and ignores the plight of the American people. prgtoken For instance, this package references cannabis more times than it does jobs. It includes hundreds of billions to bail out States, which may be needed, but it is not even ensuring that there are guardrails to prevent reckless behavior and waste. prgtoken It extends increased unemployment benefits well past the targeted reopening of the country, forcing businesses to compete with a government program for employees. prgtoken This package would allow illegal immigrants access to direct payments, and it would move to federalize elections. These are just a handful of examples of the misguided and dangerous prgtoken policies included in this legislation. We have allocated trillions of dollars in aid, and significant amounts of that still hasn't gone out the door. prgtoken Now is the time to discuss solutions for the problems facing the American people, not a partisan wish list.
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Dan Crenshaw (Republican, TX) \u2014 2020-5-15

today's theatrics are shocking. prgtoken Thirty-five million jobs are lost. Businesses and livelihoods are ruined. While American grocers, nurses, and workers kept America going, kept Congress in hiding for the past 3 weeks. Hiding is fear; it is not leadership. prgtoken When we finally reconvened, we get this--Politico summed it up best: ``Neither this bill nor anything resembling it will ever become law--it is a ic wish list filled up with all the party's favored policies.'' prgtoken Is this a joke? Because it certainly isn't based on reality. Reality would be working here for the last 3 weeks, examining each problem our Nation faces, and working together to find the best solutions. That shouldn't be all that difficult since, I would presume, we still have the same goal: mitigate the virus and save our economy and society. prgtoken Right? That is still our goal, isn't it? If it is, then stop playing games. prgtoken , $3 trillion of virtue signaling to your base is no way to govern in the midst of a crisis, and you know it.
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Michael Guest (Republican, MS) \u2014 2020-5-15

this bill would forever fundamentally alter our elections. It would provide a bailout to unsustainable pensions. It would release criminals from jail. It would provide protection and payments to illegal aliens. And it would discourage individuals from returning to work as we seek to reopen the economy. Furthermore, the $3 trillion price tag should be greatly concerning to every American. prgtoken It is disappointing that the developed this legislation behind closed doors and without consulting their counterparts. The has presented a partisan bill that does more to divide our Nation than to address the current national crisis. prgtoken The coronavirus outbreak is not a time for political posturing but is, instead, a time to put country before party. Congress has worked in a bipartisan way to respond to the needs of Americans, and I hope that future negotiations will return to that level of cooperation. prgtoken , I intend to vote against this legislation, and I encourage my colleagues to do the same.
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Kevin Brady (Republican, TX) \u2014 2020-5-15

I thank Mr. Cole for his remarkable leadership during these challenging times. prgtoken What are we doing here? prgtoken Our Nation is fighting a vicious battle for lives and jobs, yet waste time bringing a partisan, political, and dead bill to the House, never asking s to work together. prgtoken It is shameful. prgtoken As one House who opposes this bill said, ``This isn't the time for partisan gamesmanship. This is the time to find common ground.'' prgtoken parrot ``go big, go big.'' What they didn't do is ``go smart'' to stimulate this economy. prgtoken This bill guarantees a prolonged recession. It leaves 36 million jobless Americans behind, but it delivers big for ic special interests. prgtoken What do mail-in ballots, marijuana banking, bailing out failed union pensions, and releasing criminals early have to do with America's struggling economy? Absolutely nothing. prgtoken The word ``cannabis'' even occurs more often than the word ``job'' in this bill. prgtoken As we continue to battle this virus, s believe Congress should ``go smart.'' prgtoken Our top economic priority is to make sure the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs temporarily don't lose them permanently, because lost jobs mean more drug and alcohol abuse, more domestic violence, more crime in the streets, and shorter lifespans. prgtoken We need to reopen our economy safely, help our local businesses rebuild their workforce and remake their workplaces so they are safe and healthy. prgtoken Instead, encourage millions of Americans to stay unemployed even if a good, safe job is offered. prgtoken If you get paid more than your salary not to work and have good healthcare, why would you go back? prgtoken But next year, when these government benefits all run out, don't be surprised that local businesses and jobs simply don't exist anymore. prgtoken This bill robs precious cash from local businesses struggling to survive, imposes costly mandates, provides a windfall to millionaires, and sends your hard-earned tax dollars to those here illegally. prgtoken This bill imposes a gag order to prevent the jobless from knowing their affordable health options, uses your tax dollars to fund abortions, and chooses rebate checks over paychecks. How will this get workers back into jobs? prgtoken It gets sadder. choose wealthy trial lawyers over our front-line healthcare workers, giving a green light to unleash frivolous lawsuits on hospitals, doctors, and local businesses doing everything they can to reopen safely. prgtoken These heroes are already struggling with huge losses. Fighting trial lawyers in court will only make it worse. prgtoken We will hear today about why we need to spend hundreds of millions more for State and local governments who, without question, are battling so hard. prgtoken But did you know that Congress has already funded over $760 billion to State and local communitie
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Steve Scalise (Republican, LA) \u2014 2020-5-15

again, I want to look at what is not in this bill and what is in this bill. prgtoken We worked together, s and alike, to come up with a package of bills that will help families, small businesses, hospitals, and frontline workers. We did that together, working with President . And then all of a sudden, not when we were here, but when everybody was forced to work remotely, we see this package of 1,800 pages dumped on us by dark of night that does all of these things that have nothing to do with this outbreak. prgtoken We should be working together to help safely reopen, like 36 States have already done successfully. Congress should be here working, leading, not working remotely. We have proven today, and we proved a few weeks ago, we can be here safely doing our job like all of the frontline workers are safely doing their job. prgtoken Let's get this country back open safely. Let's work together to get it done. Drop this wish list. prgtoken Thank goodness this will not become law, but it shows you the misguided priorities when you see a bill with so much garbage like this. prgtoken , I urge a ``no'' vote.
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Virginia Foxx (Republican, NC) \u2014 2020-5-15

from Oklahoma for yielding. prgtoken , I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 6800, Pelosi's socialist wish list act. At a time when Americans are stepping up for one another, it is truly disheartening to watch House and Pelosi fail to deliver for our Nation's families, workers, and businesses. prgtoken As frustrating as it may be, it is not surprising. routinely disregard their own party's calls for bipartisan collaboration and accountability by meeting in secret, behind closed doors, without committee consensus to craft partisan monstrosities like the one we are set to vote on. prgtoken To satisfy the most extreme socialist left, are pushing a radical $3 trillion scheme that includes taxpayer bailouts for union- run pensions and money to illegal aliens, which will do nothing to help this Nation combat COVID-19. prgtoken This is not a relief package. It is Pelosi's partisan, 1,800- page socialist shopping list. We should defeat it.
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY OMNIBUS EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS ACT
Jim Jordan (Republican, OH) \u2014 2020-5-15

I thank the gentleman for yielding. prgtoken , in 1 week, the have shown us exactly what they want to do. In 1 week's time, May 8, 1 week ago, seven on the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis sent a letter to Universal Stainless & Alloy Products in western Pennsylvania and they said: Give back your PPP money. prgtoken Right here is the letter: ``You have not returned these funds.'' prgtoken Three days later, May 11, four of our colleagues, two , two s, sent a letter to those seven and said: Hey, wait a minute. Universal Stainless followed the rules. They are entitled to their money. If they have to give it back, they will have to lay off steelworkers. prgtoken And today, this bill does what? This bill does what? It gives tax dollars to illegal immigrants. prgtoken In 1 week's time, they took money from steelworkers to give it to illegal immigrants. That is the ' vision for their country. prgtoken If for no other reason, that is why we should vote against this bill.
THE WUHAN VIRUS WEB OF LIES
Joe Wilson (Republican, SC) \u2014 2020-5-15

. Madam , as a former journalist myself, it is sad the mainstream media is so biased due to Derangement Syndrome of mindless hatred. There is unlimited U.S. fake news, the Chinese Communist Party is relentless with propaganda, Russia blogs sow absurd discontent, Iranian zealots flat out lie, but in the midst of this madness it should be gratefully recognized there are rare beacons of truth as evidenced on March 19th with The Epoch Times editorial The Web of Lies Spun Around the CCP Virus. prgtoken It is especially noteworthy what was correctly opined months ago is still rarely true today. It is so important and correct it should be worthy of the Congressional Record for the American people to know today and historians in the future. I include in the Record a piece authored by Heng He, a commentator on Sound of Hope Radio, a China analyst for NTD and a writer for The Epoch Times newspaper. ``The Web of Lies Spun Around the CCP Virus'' The world can learn much by paying attention to how the outbreak of the CCP virus--commnonly known as the novel coronavirus--has been handled in China. There were at least two well-known doctors at Wuhan Central Hospital during the outbreak, the whistleblower Dr. Li Wenliang and whistle-provider Dr. Ai Fen. Ai is the emergency room director who saw a SARS coronavirus-positive test report for a patient on Dec. 30, 2019, and sent the report to a friend. The report immediately circulated in a circle of eight doctors that included Li. The reaction was almost instantaneous. At 10:20 p.m the hospital sent a message conveying a Wuhan Health Commission notice that anything about the ``unknown pneumonia'' shouldn't be made public. One hour later, the hospital sent another, similar notice. Then, on Jan. 2, Ai was called to the hospital office and was rebuked by a hospital official, who also conveyed orders from higher authorities. Ai didn't talk about the virus afterward, not even to her husband, until Jan. 20. Li and seven other doctors who were considered whistleblowers got more serious punishment. They also were censured, and not by hospital officials, but by police on Jan. 3. The censorship effort turned out to be very successful; all of the doctors who knew about the outbreak kept silent. Meanwhile, the rest of China and the world were kept in the dark for at least another 20 days. The coverup and censorship had begun before Ai shared the test report. Wuhan Central Hospital sent out the first ``unknown pneumonia'' patient sample on Dec. 24, 2019. The report, which the hospital received Dec. 27, indicated that a coronavirus was found in the sample, with 70 percent similarity to SARS coronavirus. A report from a second test facility stated simply, ``SARS.'' Both facilities were