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SUSPENDING ENERGY IMPORTS FROM RUSSIA ACT
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democrat, NY) \u2014 2022-3-9

I thank the chairman for his leadership. prgtoken , I rise in support of this legislation banning Russian oil and gas imports and imposing additional sanctions to punish Putin and his cronies for their war of aggression in Ukraine, which has caused more than 2 million Ukrainians to flee their country. prgtoken President has already imposed swift and severe consequences, including yesterday's executive action. However, it is the duty of Congress to join the President, enact a congressional ban on Russian oil and gas imports to the U.S and send a strong message to the Kremlin that none of our money will be used to bankroll shelling of Ukrainian families. prgtoken Yesterday, the Oversight and Reform Committee held a bipartisan briefing with U.S. and Ukrainian Government officials. The message was clear: Putin's regime must be denied these crucial oil revenues while we continue to provide urgently needed aid to Ukraine. prgtoken , I urge support for this legislation for the good of the United States and the support of Ukraine.
EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat, TX) \u2014 2022-3-9

as a senior member of the Committees on the Judiciary, on Homeland Security, and on the Budget, I rise in support of the rule governing debate for H.J.R. 75, the ``Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act,'' which provides funding to continue the operations of the federal government through March 15, 2022 and avoids a wasteful and irresponsible shutdown, and also the underlying bill. prgtoken The House, led by the ic majority, did its job, passing 10 of the 12 appropriations bills earlier this year but Senate s failed to hold a single markup of appropriations bills, making it necessary to pass this Continuing Resolution to avert a shutdown that would only further damage our economy. prgtoken Throughout the 117th Congress, House have worked to deliver results for the American people, passing legislation to address each pillar of the ``For The People'' agenda: lower health care costs, higher wages by rebuilding America, and cleaning up corruption and strengthening our Democracy. prgtoken And under the leadership of Pelosi, the House has passed hundreds of bills, including legislation to crush the COVID-19 pandemic, build our economy back better, lower health care and prescription drug prices, raise wages, advance economic and retirement security, end gun violence, act on the climate crisis, protect Dreamers, and strengthen voting rights. prgtoken For example, in this Congress the House has passed and sent to the President the following legislation that has been signed into law: prgtoken 1. H.R. 1799, Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act: prgtoken This legislation extended the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline for two months through May 31, 2021 to help struggling businesses keep workers employed during COVID-19. prgtoken 2. H.R. 1276, SAVE LIVES Act; prgtoken This law ensured that more veterans, their families, and caregivers got access to COVID-19 vaccines in a timely manner. prgtoken 3. S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act: prgtoken This law addresses the dramatic increase in hate crimes targeting the AAPI community since the start of the pandemic. This law designates a point person at the Department of Justice to review hate crimes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, bolsters state and local governments to improve their reporting of hate crimes and ensures that hate crime information is more accessible to Asian American communities. prgtoken 4. S. 475, Juneteenth National Independence Day Act: prgtoken This law established the first federal holiday in 38 years to formally recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. prgtoken House have also worked to advance critical pieces of legislation, which await action in the Senate: prgtoken 1. H.R. 1, For The People Act; prgtoken This comprehensive legislation would promote government transparency, strengthen access to the ballot box and make it easier for Americans
RECOGNIZING THE LOCAL UKRAINIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY
Susan Wild (Democrat, PA) \u2014 2022-3-9

. Madam , I recently attended a gathering of the local Ukrainian-American community in my district. I heard so many heartbreaking accounts. One man, Joe Galazin, told me about his wife, Elena, their two kids, 9-year-old Olesya and 16-year-old Dinillo. prgtoken The children were expecting to start school soon in the same Pennsylvania public schools where my two children went many years ago. Instead, they got trapped in Kharkiv. Unable to get out before the bombs began raining down, they found refuge in a bomb shelter. My office is in communication with the family--they are in a holding pattern in Lviv, uncertain of how or when they will be able to make the increasingly dangerous trip to the Polish border. prgtoken These children will never be able to unsee the devastation they witnessed. They know that relatives who had to stay behind may lose their lives. Why? Because of this completely unprovoked, illegal invasion, and these air strikes on civilians who simply want to live in peace. prgtoken The injustice is overwhelming. We must redouble our efforts to support the Ukrainian people in this fight for their sovereignty.
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
David E. Price (Democrat, NC) \u2014 2022-3-9

. Madam , on March 2nd, 2022, due to a visit by Vice President to my congressional district, I was unable to be present to cast my votes for amendments to H.R. 3967, the Honoring our PACT Act of 2021, and H.Res. 956, a resolution supporting the people of Ukraine. Had I been present for roll call No. 51, 52, 53 and 54, I would have voted ``YEA'' on H.Res.956, voted ``YEA'' on the Bipartisan En Bloc No. 1 offered by Mr. Takano, voted ``NAY'' on Amendment No. 5 offered by Mrs. Miller-Meeks and Mr. Bost, and voted ``YEA'' on Amendment No. 6 offered by Mrs. Brownley and Mrs. Miller-Meeks.
LYLA SKUBISH
Ed Perlmutter (Democrat, CO) \u2014 2022-3-9

. Madam , I rise today to recognize and applaud Lyla Skubish for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. prgtoken Lyla Skubish is a student at Drake Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. prgtoken The dedication demonstrated by Lyla Skubish is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. prgtoken I extend my deepest congratulations to Lyla Skubish for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.
EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022
Rosa L. DeLauro (Democrat, CT) \u2014 2022-3-9

such time as I may consume. prgtoken While we have just passed government funding legislation, we need to ensure there is sufficient time for the Senate to process the legislation and for it to be enrolled for the President's signature without a lapse in appropriations. prgtoken This legislation extends government funding to provide that necessary time, and I urge support. prgtoken , .
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2471, HAITI DEVELOPMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 75...
Lloyd Doggett (Democrat, TX) \u2014 2022-3-9

. From the cold tar sands of Canada, completing the Keystone pipeline will not save one Ukrainian life nor will the adoption of the rest of their agenda. prgtoken Let me just say, I have only one agenda in this matter, and that is to respond to the aggression and do all we can to try to stop the brutal attacks unprovoked on the Ukrainian people. prgtoken I am very pleased that this legislation that I introduced yesterday incorporates the good work of Chairman McGovern on the Global Magnitsky Act. prgtoken That is legislation that fits so well with what I have been urging about Russia because it combats human rights abuses there and all over the world. prgtoken He has strengthened the provisions of the Global Magnitsky Act, which would have expired at the end of this year. By incorporating it, it fits well with our agenda to respond to Russian aggression and human rights abuses that are going on as people are being murdered as we speak today.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2471, HAITI DEVELOPMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 75...
James P. McGovern (Democrat, MA) \u2014 2022-3-9

let me just say to the Members that things are going exactly according to plan. Everything is beautiful in its own way. prgtoken In a few moments, I will withdraw this rule. It has been a long day, but we have some important work to do in front of us. I am excited about what we are about to do with the omnibus and the aid to Ukraine. We will finish it today. I feel pretty good. prgtoken We will reconvene the Rules Committee to report a new rule on the items before us. I expect the new rule to be on the floor pretty quickly. I hope we get bipartisan support for all these important measures. I don't have anything else to say. prgtoken , I withdraw the rule.
HAITI DEVELOPMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE ACT
Matt Cartwright (Democrat, PA) \u2014 2022-3-9

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. prgtoken I rise in support of this omnibus bill, in particular, the Commerce- Justice-Science title of the bill. prgtoken In commerce it makes smart investments that create good-paying American jobs with economic growth. It supports American manufacturing. prgtoken In justice, it makes funding increases for the police, creating better circumstances for public safety, for fighting crime, reducing gang and gun violence and in hate crime prevention. prgtoken And in science, it provides robust support for things Americans are proud of like NASA, the National Science Foundation, climate science research. prgtoken , I thank the staff for a lot of hard work on this bill. I thank Ranking Member Aderholt for working with me, and I urge support for this package.
HAITI DEVELOPMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE ACT
Barbara Lee (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-3-9

I rise in support of this omnibus appropriations bill. I want to thank Chair DeLauro, my fellow cardinals, and the for seeing this critical process through. Providing funding for the operation of our federal government is among our most important Constitutional duties. This package provides critical funding for health care, housing and human needs. It also includes specific community project funding important to my community in the East Bay as well as communities across the country. These are crucial investments in a more humane, equitable and sustainable future. I urge all my colleagues to support it. prgtoken As Chair of the subcommittee on the State Department and Foreign Operations, I have worked to ensure that this bill includes the support that our diplomats and development professionals need to contribute to a better, safer world. The State and Foreign Operations division of this bill provides $56.1 billion, which is $595 million above 2021. prgtoken In addition, it includes $6.8 billion in assistance to respond to the humanitarian and economic crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Added to the resources in the base SFOPS bill, we will be better able to address the historic levels of global displacement and humanitarian need resulting from natural disasters, conflict, and the pandemic. prgtoken The bill includes $9.83 billion to support the health of families and communities around the world, a $634 million increase over last year. This includes $5.95 billion for PEPFAR to help them end the HIV pandemic by 2030, as well as increases for tuberculosis, global health security and maternal and child health. prgtoken I am very proud of the steps this bill takes to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the nation's diplomatic and development workforce. The bill includes $8 million for paid internships at the Department of State and robustly funds various workforce diversity initiatives at both the Department of State and USAID, including for the Pickering and Rangel Fellowships. prgtoken We also added new language about nondiscrimination in humanitarian operations stemming from disturbing reports of unfair treatment of people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. prgtoken Unfortunately, a number of crucial investments and policy issues that I fought to include in this bill were not included in this final prgtoken agreement. We should be doing more to confront the climate crisis, to protect women's health and reproductive rights, and pay America's debts to international organizations. The need to overcome the filibuster in the other chamber blocked progress on these critical priorities in this bill. It's past time to end the filibuster and get on with the people's work. I will not stop fighting to meet these challenges and support the rights of Americans and all people to live in a more just, humane, and sustainable world. prgtoken There is no question that this omnibus represen
HONORING MAYOR GREG HANDSHY OF SOUTH TOMS RIVER
Andy Kim (Democrat, NJ) \u2014 2022-3-9

. Madam , I rise today to honor Mayor Greg Handshy of South Toms River. A former U.S. National Guardsman and member of American Legion Post 129, Mayor Handshy continues his dedication to public service as he enters his 10th year as an elected official, with three of those years serving as Mayor. prgtoken Greg is a retired member of Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 9 where he worked as a licensed plumber. True to his nature, Greg has always been willing to help his neighbors by volunteering to fix a plumbing leak or assist in local food bank distributions. prgtoken His impact is felt throughout South Toms River through the many social programs he has spearheaded. He is the founder of the South Toms River Community Garden which has brought joy to green thumbs and fans of garden vegetables alike. He also started the very successful After School Homework Club that provides young people in the community both academic and recreational opportunities. prgtoken I am so very proud to have leaders such as Mayor Handshy in my district and on behalf of all of the constituents of the New Jersey 3rd Congressional District, I thank Mayor Handshy for years of selfless service to our community.
HAITI DEVELOPMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE ACT
Steny H. Hoyer (Democrat, MD) \u2014 2022-3-9

I want to thank Chairwoman DeLauro, Ranking Member Granger, and all of the Members of the Appropriations Committee for their hard work to bring this bipartisan legislation together. prgtoken I want to highlight several important inclusions in this package that are noteworthy and that reflect our Majority's commitment to governing responsibly For the People. prgtoken First, this legislation includes a robust, emergency aid package to help the Ukrainian people and their military fight back against Vladimir Putin's criminal invasion, defend their freedom and their democracy, and address the humanitarian crisis resulting from this unprovoked attack while strengthening NATO's deterrence and defense. prgtoken Second, this package will provide strong funding for the essential safety-net programs that enable Americans to make better lives for themselves and their families and keep millions of Americans from falling into poverty. prgtoken I am particularly pleased that a number of key priorities for which I have been advocating were included in this package. prgtoken Among them is a 21 percent increase in office budgets to make allowance for competitive pay for our staff here on Capitol Hill. This will enable us to recruit and retain the best and brightest to help us serve the American people and better reflect our nation's diversity. prgtoken I am also glad that this bill funds the Department of Education's Full-Service, Community Schools program at $75 million. prgtoken We were able to come together as well to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which the House passed last year. prgtoken Additionally, this omnibus includes $95 million for the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and election grants to help states improve their voting systems. prgtoken Last summer, I offered--and the House adopted--a Floor amendment to the House's Financial Services and General Government title directing the EAC to set aside $4 million for the purpose of administering the program that encourages college students to volunteer as poll workers in their communities--a program created under my Help America Vote Act legislation in 2002. As this bill heads to the President's desk, it is my expectation that the EAC will allocate this funding to that program as directed. prgtoken I also want to thank appropriators for including language to direct the GSA to move forward expeditiously with the selection of a site for a new consolidated FBI headquarters at one of the three locations previously identified in Maryland or Virginia. This project has now been ongoing for fourteen years and needs to be concluded, and the decision to move forward needs to be made within six months. prgtoken This omnibus reauthorizes our intelligence programs as well, and it funds the replenishment and enhancement of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. Furthermore, it includes Rep. Brad Schneider's legislation directing the State Department to continue expandin
CONGRATULATING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN JACINTO COUNCIL
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democrat, TX) \u2014 2022-3-9

I rise today to congratulate the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council on their century of service to the girls of southeast Texas. One hundred years ago, the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council was founded in Texas. Today, the council has grown immensely to 54,000 Girl Scout members. That is a lot of girls who are being empowered to lead and serve. prgtoken You see, Girl Scouts are changemakers who become bold and strong leaders. In fact, the 117th Congress boasts a record number of women members, and more than 55 percent of us are Girl Scout alums. prgtoken While I never really was a Girl Scout, I served on their board for many years in Houston, and I know firsthand no matter what these Girl Scouts choose to do in life, they will be well-prepared. prgtoken I can't wait to see what the next 100 years will bring to the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council.
SUSPENDING ENERGY IMPORTS FROM RUSSIA ACT
Judy Chu (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-3-9

I rise today in strong support of this bill to isolate and stop sending our money to Russia. prgtoken Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has already caused countless deaths and injuries while forcing 1.5 million innocent refugees to flee their homes. There must be consequences for this belligerence. prgtoken That is why I support cutting off Russia's oil and gas imports to the U.S seeking to suspend their participation in the World Trade Organization, and extending our ability to implement further sanctions. Global trade, the wealth it helps generate and the needs it helps to meet, is a benefit of the very international order that Russia is trying to undermine. prgtoken If Putin is declaring war on global peace and stability, then he should also not be able to benefit from global peace and stability. prgtoken I believe that the promise of being able to once again profit from global trade is a powerful incentive for Putin to end his war of choice. I am proud to support using our economic influence for peace.
SUPPORT FOR U.S. SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING RESEARCH FUNDING
Darren Soto (Democrat, FL) \u2014 2022-3-9

. Madam , I want to commend the authors of the Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bill for including funding for two programs that work in concert to stand up critically needed, secure, leading-edge domestic semiconductor manufacturing technology. prgtoken Specifically, the additional $20 million in funding for the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program's (IBAS) machine tooling and advanced manufacturing within the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide account; and additional $10 million in funding for Aerospace Sensors' zero-trust environment for semiconductor technology within the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force account. prgtoken Microelectronics support nearly all DoD activities, enabling capabilities such as the global positioning system, radar, command and control, and communication. Ensuring secure access to leading-edge microelectronics, however, is a challenge. The pandemic has shined a light on the challenges associated with the global supply chain, the changing global semiconductor industry, and the sophistication of U.S. adversaries, who might target military electronic components. prgtoken I am proud of the work being undertaken in my district, at NeoCity, to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing technology development as they work to address the supply chain. I believe Congress should continue to provide the resources necessary to update our domestic microelectronics security framework and I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to support this goal.
SUSPENDING ENERGY IMPORTS FROM RUSSIA ACT
Danny K. Davis (Democrat, IL) \u2014 2022-3-9

I rise in strong support of H.R. 6968, suspending energy imports in response to Russia's barbaric, inhumane, and unprovoked attacks on Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. These imports include crude oil, petroleum, coal, coal products, natural gas, and other products. prgtoken On March 8, President issued an executive order to prohibit energy imports from Russia, which I totally agree with I support and urge passive of H.R. 6968.