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PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6833, AFFORDABLE INSULIN NOW ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8987, FAIRNESS FOR 9/11 FAMILIES ACT
John Katko (Republican, NY) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , I was recorded as ``yes'', but I intended to vote ``nay'' on rollcall No. 474. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Bacon (Hartzler) Beatty (Cicilline) Bergman (Moolenaar) Bilirakis (Fleischmann) Boyle, Brendan F. (Beyer) Brooks (Fleischmann) Brown (MD) (Trone) Brownley (Pingree) Buchanan (Bucshon) Budd (McHenry) Bustos (Pingree) Carter (TX) (Weber (TX)) Cawthorn (Gohmert) Cherfilus-McCormick (Neguse) Chu (Beyer) Conway (LaMalfa) Crawford (Fleischmann) Cuellar (Correa) Demings (Dean) Diaz-Balart (Reschenthaler) Donalds (Cammack) Doyle, Michael F. (Pallone) Dunn (Cammack) Gimenez (Malliotakis) Gonzalez, Vicente (Correa) Gosar (Weber (TX)) Herrera Beutler (Meijer) Houlahan (Wexton) Jacobs (NY) (Sempolinski) Jayapal (Cicilline) Johnson (TX) (Stevens) Kirkpatrick (Pallone) Lawson (FL) (Stevens) Leger Fernandez (Cicilline) Lynch (Trahan) Mace (Smucker) Mast (Waltz) McEachin (Beyer) Meng (Escobar) Mfume (Beyer) Murphy (FL) (Peters) Newman (Beyer) Ocasio-Cortez (Neguse) Payne (Pallone) Pfluger (Ellzey) Porter (Neguse) Pressley (Trahan) Rice (NY) (Morelle) Rice (SC) (Meijer) Ryan (OH) (Correa) Salazar (Waltz) Sewell (Cicilline) Sherman (Garamendi) Sherrill (Pallone) Sires (Pallone) Soto (Escobar) Speier (Garcia (TX)) Steel (Obernolte) Steube (Reschenthaler) Timmons (Duncan) Vargas (Garamendi) Wilson (FL) (Cicilline) Wilson (SC) (Norman)
CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF IDAHO
Michael K. Simpson (Republican, ID) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , I rise today to call attention to an Idaho icon and institution, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho, for exceptional service to its customers and the community. Farm Bureau Insurance is celebrating 75 years of providing insurance to the residents and farmers of Idaho. prgtoken Farm Bureau started offering insurance to Idahoans in 1947. They are now the second largest insurance writer in the state and the number one farms and ranch insurer in Idaho. They are working to provide peace of mind to Idaho families, farms, and businesses of Idaho by protecting what matters most. prgtoken Over the last 75 years, Farm Bureau has been actively contributing to the health and prosperity of Idaho's communities. As an active corporate citizen, Farm Bureau has been a positive force in Idaho by sponsoring Christmas in the Night Skies, Relay for Life, Salute to Idaho Veterans, Elevate Leadership Summit, and the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument among other causes and events over the last 75 years. prgtoken Farm Bureau has been awarded an AM Best financial strength rating of excellent or higher since 1959. In 1996, they earned the Better Business Bureau's Torch award for ethics. In 2021, they were awarded the best insurance company in Idaho by Forbes. In both 2020 and 2021, Farm Bureau earned Demotech's Star Award for superior business practices and customer satisfaction. prgtoken Madam , I would like to join their customers, clients, and our community, in honoring Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho for 75 years of exceptional service to our great state.
AFFORDABLE INSULIN NOW ACT
Bob Good (Republican, VA) \u2014 2022-9-30

the preamble to the Constitution states that its purpose is, in part, to ``secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.'' Are we doing that today? prgtoken This legislation represents Congress at its worst. We are voting to let government funding expire on December 16, just days after dozens of are fired by the voters on November 8. But before this Congress adjourns and new courageous conservatives are sworn in, Congress wants to stick it to the American people one more time. prgtoken The funding for 2023 and beyond should reflect the will of the people and how they vote on November 8 when they reject the policies under which they are suffering today. prgtoken No in the Senate should have, and no in this House, and even those on the other side, should give one more cent to a government that doesn't care about our border but wants to send $12 billion more to secure the border of Ukraine. prgtoken We should not fund a government that is allowing an invasion across our southern border and is giving hundreds of millions of dollars to the countries that are facilitating that just south of our border. prgtoken We should be cutting our spending and not increasing inflation by more massive spending, as reflected in this package today. prgtoken We should support American energy production, not subsidize unreliable energy and 's gas price hike. prgtoken We should not be funding the hiring of 87,000 new IRS agents to go after regular, hardworking Americans. prgtoken We should end the vaccine mandate and the COVID China virus emergency and not fund an administration that wants to fire healthcare workers because they don't get a vaccine. prgtoken All s should oppose this CR, not give one more vote for one more cent for this tyrannical government that is hurting all Americans.
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION IS KEEPING MONEY FROM 9/11 VICTIMS
Louie Gohmert (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-9-30

. We had a bill we took up the last vote of the day before we are out for October, and it was strange because this bill got rushed to the floor. I can't find anybody on our side of the aisle who had any idea this was coming until yesterday afternoon. prgtoken It is interesting, though. It is titled Fairness for 9/11 Families Act, and it makes $2.982, right at $3 billion, available for 9/11 families. prgtoken There has been a lot of money provided in the past, but it is interesting because just last week, I was talking about this article from September 12 by Daniel Greenfield about what the administration was doing in battling against 9/11 victims' families in court. prgtoken There was $7 billion of Afghanistan assets, bank funds, liquid money funds in the bank in America that were frozen after 9/11 when we found out who was responsible. prgtoken The 9/11 victims' families sued, and they had gotten a judgment against the Taliban, al-Qaida, and Iran for $6 billion. prgtoken As this article points out, White House have a history of fighting against terror victims who are suing Islamic terrorists. prgtoken The administration battled American terror victims suing the PLO. In 2015, after they won a $218 million judgment against the terror group, Blinken, then only a Deputy Secretary of State, intervened, claiming that the lawsuit threatened ``several decades of U.S. foreign policy.'' In other words, he took up for the terrorists against the victims' families. prgtoken The article points out that now the administration is fighting 9/11 victims on behalf of the Taliban. At stake are billions of dollars being held by the Afghan central bank fund in the United States. prgtoken Further down, it points out that since Afghanistan has assets in this country, the United States, including $7 billion in bank funds, it is now entirely possible for the victims to collect that money. prgtoken officially announced that he was splitting the $7 billion between the families of the victims and a trust fund to provide ``humanitarian aid'' for the people of Afghanistan. prgtoken For those who don't understand international relationships, when the administration says it is for humanitarian aid, what it means is they have to give that money to the Taliban and trust the people who have lied and killed Americans and killed 13 Americans on the very day that the administration had that ridiculous, hasty retreat. You are going to trust them? Are you kidding me? It is just so outrageous. prgtoken The article points out that $3.5 billion was placed in a separate trust that would be separate and distinct from around $800 million the administration has already spent on aid to Afghanistan. prgtoken It wasn't enough that this administration left $85 billion worth of military equipment that they could use to attack us later, but they have been sending millions of dollars over there, like that is going to really
CONGRATULATING LT. COMMANDER MICHAEL D'ANGELO ON HIS RETIREMENT
Glenn Thompson (Republican, PA) \u2014 2022-9-30

I rise to congratulate Lieutenant Commander Michael D'Angelo on his retirement from an incredibly distinguished career with the United States Navy. prgtoken For more than 40 years, Lieutenant Commander D'Angelo has served our country with incredible dedication and honor. prgtoken Upon graduation from Morris Catholic High School in New Jersey, he pursued a history degree at Penn State University. Enlisting after his graduation from Penn State, he began his career in the Navy as a Persian-Farsi cryptologic linguist, eventually rising to rank of senior chief petty officer in 2001. prgtoken After years of hard work as a naval cryptologic officer, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School. Following graduation, he was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He then returned to central Pennsylvania and set up roots in Ebensburg with his wife and seven children, where he commanded the Navy Operational Support Center for 3 years. prgtoken Lieutenant Commander D'Angelo had the unique experience of serving alongside his son, Chief Petty Officer David D'Angelo, in Afghanistan. These men risked everything in the service of our great Nation, and we are forever grateful to the D'Angelo family. prgtoken Congratulations on your successful career and best wishes to you and your family in your next chapter.
FAIRNESS FOR 9/11 FAMILIES ACT
Christopher H. Smith (Republican, NJ) \u2014 2022-9-30

I thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Jordan) for his leadership and for his kind words. I thank the chairman of the Judiciary Committee for sponsoring this extraordinarily important piece of legislation. prgtoken , everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing--I was in Washington here chairing a Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing--when a group of radical jihadists hijacked four airliners to perpetrate the worst act of terrorism in American history. prgtoken Today, 21 years later, we remember the horror and pain suffered by those who were murdered and the anguish felt by their families and friends both then and now. prgtoken On the morning of 9/11, I got a mere glimpse into the sense of horror suffered by the victims' families when I couldn't reach my own brother, Tom, an American Airlines 757 captain who often piloted Flight 11 from Logan to L.A the flight that crashed into the north tower. After several hours, when I finally made contact, he was okay, but he was friends with the crew of Flight 11, all who were killed that day. prgtoken I ask my colleagues to strongly support H.R. 8987, the Fairness for 9/11 Families Act. This legislation addresses a significant shortcoming in programs made available to the widows and children of 9/11. prgtoken As I think Members know, in 2015, Congress created the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund to provide compensation to Americans injured in acts of international state-sponsored terrorism. Despite the obvious connection to the 9/11 surviving family members, however, a misinterpretation of the law by the fund's special master unjustly barred spouses and children of 9/11 from participating in the fund. prgtoken In 2021, at the behest of Congress, the GAO conducted an investigation and found that 5,364 victims, spouses, and dependents were excluded from the fair restitution due to a technicality in the administration of the Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. prgtoken H.R. 8987 provides immediate relief, with a lump-sum catch-up payment to the victims' immediate families. prgtoken For two decades, , I have worked with the Jersey Girls to achieve justice--that is what they call themselves--wonderful, wonderful widows who have tried to achieve justice for those who committed these horrific crimes and for those who suffered and were left behind. prgtoken Because of them, we got the 9/11 Commission. I was the chief sponsor of that bill, but that wasn't because of what we did here as much as it was because of the work prgtoken that they did in walking the halls and trying to get people to support a 9/11 fund. prgtoken I point out to my colleagues that Tom Kean, our former Governor, headed that up, along with Lee Hamilton, the distinguished former chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee. What they produced after their hearings became the blueprint to protect America. prgtoken As they noted in their opening statement--and I cha
HONORING JOHN DODD
Dan Bishop (Republican, NC) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , today, I rise to honor John Dodd, an exemplary leader in North Carolina. John retired in 2020 after serving for 26 years as President of The Jesse Helms Center based in Wingate, North Carolina. As President, John organized a $5 million campaign to fund the Center's current headquarters, museum, and archives. John dedicated the headquarters building in 2001 alongside the former British Prime Minister, Lady Margaret Thatcher, and Senator and Mrs. Helms. prgtoken John is also the Founder of The Helms Center's nationally acclaimed Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge, an educational program for high school students to further entrepreneurship and freedom. To date, the program has served more than 11,000 graduates around the world. Beyond North Carolina, John worked with government and education leaders in Mexico to introduce The John Templeton Foundation's Laws of Life character education program. He also co-authored a book, And The World Came His Way: Jesse Helms' Contributions to Freedom. prgtoken John also maintains another important role in his local community: lacrosse coach. He's led three teams, from both the college and high school ranks, to national and state championships. I hope John is truly able to enjoy his retirement with his wife, Teresa, and children, Katie and Mary. prgtoken I congratulate John on his successful career, and thank him for his remarkable leadership and dedication to his fellow North Carolinians. I wish him a long and happy retirement.
CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAY OF KENT R. HANCE
Jodey C. Arrington (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , on November 14, the proudest Dimmitt Bobcat, biggest Texas Tech fan, and the legendary west Texas leader Kent R. Hance turns 80 years old. prgtoken I wish my dear friend and former boss the happiest of birthdays and thank him for his tremendous and matchless service, leadership, and love for the people, values, and spirit of west Texas. prgtoken He strengthened the Lone Star State as a Texas Senator. He helped Reagan pass the tax cuts of 1986 as a U.S. Congressman. He unleashed energy independence in Texas as chairman of the energy commission. As the Texas Tech chancellor, we saw unprecedented growth in endowment, enrollment, and research. prgtoken God blessed west Texas, and He broke the mold with Kent R. Hance. prgtoken Kent, my brother, happy birthday. God bless you. Guns up.
TRIBUTE TO CINDY ROTH
Ken Calvert (Republican, CA) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , I rise today to honor and congratulate Cindy Roth, who is retiring after serving the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce for the past 45 years. Cindy has been a true leader in Riverside County for decades and served as an effective advocate whose many tireless efforts to better our region will be missed. prgtoken Cindy's lifelong career at the Chamber began when she was 17 years old. After serving as a staff member and working her way up through the organization, she was chosen to serve as President and CEO in 1999. Throughout her career, Cindy has been a powerful and influential voice for the Riverside business community in Southern California as well as our state capital in Sacramento and here in Washington, D.C. Everyone in Riverside County knows if you want to get something done, one of the best people to turn to is Cindy Roth. prgtoken Over the years, Cindy has been a part of many efforts and achievements that have shaped the future of our region, including locating the California Air Resources Board emissions testing facility in Riverside and establishing the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside. My office and I have also enjoyed a productive partnership with Cindy to strengthen the role played by March Air Reserve Base and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, in our national security and Riverside County. In addition to her role leading the Chamber, Cindy has been an active member of many community organizations including the Monday Morning Group of Western Riverside County, The Raincross Club, the Fox Riverside Theater Foundation, the City of Riverside Economic Development Corporation, and the Foundation Board of Trustees for La Sierra University. prgtoken Cindy clearly possesses a passionate belief in public service and a dedication to the community she has served so faithfully. I know I speak on behalf of all residents in expressing my heartfelt thanks and praise for Cindy's significant contributions to Riverside County. Personally, I will always value her friendship and collaboration on so many important issues. I wish Cindy, her husband Richard, and the entire Roth family the very best in the years to come.
RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL SCHLATER AND RUNNING 100,000 MILES
Mayra Flores (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , I rise today to honor Mr. Michael Schlater of Brownsville, Texas on his amazing accomplishment of running 100,000 miles. prgtoken Mr. Schlater is currently the Assistant Track and Cross Country coach at Saint Joseph Academy and has one of the longest consecutive day running streaks in the world. For the past 21 years, Mr. Schlater has run at least three miles every day. On October 21st, he will complete over 100,000 career miles by completing his last two laps at the SJA stadium before the Homecoming football game. prgtoken Mr. Schlater has served his community faithfully by being a role model for students in Brownsville. His commitment to his students and to the community is commendable and deserves recognition. It is only fitting that Mr. Schlater celebrates his final run amongst students, friends, and family, as he has devoted part of his career to the Brownsville community. prgtoken Madam , it is my honor to recognize Mr. Schlater for his accomplishment.
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DEPRESSION AND MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING MONTH
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican, IA) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , I rise today to recognize October as National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and next week as Mental Illness Awareness Week. prgtoken National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month is aimed to raise awareness of the need for accessible mental health screenings and to provide support to people facing mental health conditions, ensuring that they don't feel alone. prgtoken The National Alliance of Mental Illness study found that one in five people in Iowa navigates the reality of living with a mental health condition. Mental health affects everyone, and it is important that Congress implements legislation to support Americans who are struggling. prgtoken I am proud of the work that Congress and the FCC have done to implement the 988 crisis hotline, which has changed the 10-digit hotline to a 3-digit number that everyone can remember. prgtoken The hotline provides immediate support around the clock, but Congress can and should do more. I hope my colleagues will take this month to reflect on our current system and think of ways we can expand mental health resources, perhaps changing it to brain health. prgtoken In working together to address brain health, we can save countless lives.
AFFORDABLE INSULIN NOW ACT
Kay Granger (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-9-30

such time as I may consume. prgtoken I rise today in opposition to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6833, a short-term continuing resolution extending government funding through December 16. I oppose this CR for several reasons. prgtoken First, we should be here addressing the border crisis, the energy crisis, and the inflation crisis. This bill does nothing to fix any of these issues. In fact, this bill actually bails out the administration for their failures and provides additional appropriations to put a Band-Aid on some of these problems for a few more months. prgtoken For example, this bill includes nearly $2 billion in funding for children and families flooding the border. Providing more funding without changing the policies that led to this crisis will only encourage more migrants to come. prgtoken Second, it is unfortunate this bill will be rushed through the House today with just hours to spare to avoid a government shutdown. The American people continue to wonder why Congress can't get its job done until the very last minute and why we don't have more time to review legislation. prgtoken For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no.'' .
RECOGNIZING FEMALE LEADERS WHO SHE LEADS AMERICA IS HONORING AS CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
Lisa C. McClain (Republican, MI) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , I rise to honor and highlight the work of some extraordinary female leaders in our country who are being honored by She Leads America as ``Christian Women of Distinction.'' prgtoken For my constituents back in Michigan, I try and lead by example through my faith and commitment to public service. But many times, people don't look to Washington for their role models. Fortunately, it does not take long to find others guided by their strong moral compass, faith, and commitment to selfless public service. Today, I honor some of these women, who through their tireless dedication, have shattered glass ceilings and touched the lives of countless individuals around the world. For my part, I remain committed to defending religious freedom here in Congress to ensure each of these women, and all of my constituents, never have to compromise their religious beliefs in order to conform to whatever the trending culture is at the moment. prgtoken One of these women, Lynn Fitch, is the 40th and current Attorney General for the state of Mississippi. At the age of 23, she began her legal career as a Special Assistant Attorney General at the Mississippi Attorney General's Office. She continued her career accumulating more than 35 years of legal experience both in private practice and public service as State Treasurer, Vice President for the National Association of Treasurers, and Chair of the State Financial Officers Foundation. She served on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Attorneys General and is currently serving as Co-Chair of the National Association of Attorneys General Human Trafficking Conunittee. She was named in TIME's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022 and has also been active in her community, serving as a board member of several charitable organizations. prgtoken Madam , I hope these women, such as Attorney General Fitch, know full well the impact they have had on countless lives. These women are trailblazers, and the example they have set will be followed by people of my district, and many other Americans, for years to come. I thank each of them for their passion and commitment. This honor is well-deserved.