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JACKIE WALORSKI MATERNAL AND CHILD HOME VISITING REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022
Terri A. Sewell (Democrat, AL) \u2014 2022-12-2

I rise today to offer my support of the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Reauthorization Act, or MIECHV. prgtoken This legislation represents not only a commitment by me to the mothers, children, and families in my district, but it also reflects a sincere love and respect that this committee has for our late, great, wonderful colleague, Jackie Walorski, and the work that she did on the Ways and Means Committee as chair of this amazing subcommittee. prgtoken Currently, over 1,800 pregnant women and new mothers throughout my district in Alabama receive services from the MIECHV program. The actions taken today by the House will ensure that these families will have access to the essential early childhood care that they so critically need for proper growth during a mother and child's early developmental years. prgtoken Increased access to home visitation services, including postnatal care and screening for postpartum depression, will guarantee that women, especially those women of color in my district, can continue to have regular access to medical professionals, thus giving them the opportunity to have the highest form of care offered. prgtoken Specifically, in my district, the women, children, and families of Dallas, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry, and Wilcox Counties are poised to benefit from this reauthorization. prgtoken I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this. What a wonderful tribute to an amazing public servant. It was an honor not only to work with her but to call her my friend. Let's vote ``yes'' to reauthorize this amazing program.
HONORING THE LIFE OF BETTY RAY MCCAIN
Deborah K. Ross (Democrat, NC) \u2014 2022-12-2

I rise today to honor the remarkable life and legacy of Betty Ray McCain, who sadly passed away last week. prgtoken She was a force of nature. She spent decades fighting for North Carolinians, from working for former Governor Jim Hunt to serving on UNC's Board of Governors. prgtoken Much of the social progress we have made in North Carolina can be credited to Betty Ray McCain's work with the prgtoken North Carolina ic Party, where she served as the first chairwoman. In the 1970s and 1980s, she was one of the most important voices in the fight to ratify the ERA. prgtoken As a long-time resident of Wilson, North Carolina, Betty Ray McCain always gave back to the community she called home. She paved the way for women like me, and her legacy will inspire future generations. prgtoken Betty Ray McCain left her mark on North Carolina history, and we are better because of her.
JACKIE WALORSKI MATERNAL AND CHILD HOME VISITING REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022
Danny K. Davis (Democrat, IL) \u2014 2022-12-2

such time as I may consume. prgtoken , first of all, let me commend and thank Chairman Neal and Ranking Member Brady for their cordiality and the outstanding way in which they have managed the affairs of the Committee on Ways and Means. That is one of the reasons that we are here today, for such an outstanding bipartisan bill, to talk about the welfare of children and families. prgtoken For struggling families, home visiting is a life-changing experience. Research demonstrates that home visiting works. I have seen these successes in my home city of Chicago, parents and home visitors partnering to tackle big challenges and making children healthier and safer. prgtoken My friend Jackie Walorski saw home visiting work in her district, too. Jackie was deeply committed to helping vulnerable children and families, and she was my partner in our committee's effort to preserve and strengthen home visiting. I really wish she was here today as we continue with the work that we did together. prgtoken I also thank our colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee-- Chairman Pallone, Ranking Member McMorris Rodgers, Health Committee Chair Eshoo, and Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Guthrie--for their leadership on this bill. prgtoken The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act would reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program for 5 years. prgtoken Over that 5 years, the bill would double our Federal investment in evidence-based home visiting, bringing home visiting to more families and communities. prgtoken This bill would more than double our investment in Tribal communities, where so many residents need home visiting but have been left out due to a lack of funding. prgtoken It would invest in the critical home visiting workforce because it is the support and relationships that home visitors build with mothers, fathers, and children that make home visiting work. prgtoken And it would ensure that States and territories have reliable, predictable funding and rules so that they can focus on helping more families thrive. prgtoken The Ways and Means Committee passed this important, bipartisan legislation on a unanimous vote of 41-0. I urge all my colleagues to join us in supporting the bill today, as we work to enact it into law in the coming weeks. I also thank my colleagues at the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees for their input and support on the introduced bill. prgtoken The bill also has the overwhelming support of home visiting stakeholders, including the Home Visiting Coalition, which endorsed the bill and wrote that it addressed every request the coalition made in a ``thoughtful and productive manner.'' prgtoken We have an opportunity to make a real difference for children and families across America, and so I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' and then work with us to enact the bill this year. prgtoken , I reserve th
CONGRATULATING GREG HARRIS ON HIS RETIREMENT
Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democrat, IL) \u2014 2022-12-2

I rise today to honor the work of Illinois House Majority Leader Greg , who is retiring from office at the end of this session after 16 years of dedicated service to the north side of Chicago and to our entire city and State. prgtoken Simply put, Majority Leader ' tenure in the General Assembly has been historic. He spearheaded the effort to legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois in 2013, championed healthcare reform, and has fought with great success to expand the access to housing in our State. prgtoken Majority Leader is a skilled and compassionate legislator. As the first openly gay person in Illinois legislative leadership, he has brought a lived experience to his work and has created a more equitable city and State. prgtoken I am grateful for all the work Majority Leader has accomplished. His work will benefit people in Illinois for generations to come. May he enjoy his well-deserved retirement.
JACKIE WALORSKI MATERNAL AND CHILD HOME VISITING REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022
Gwen Moore (Democrat, WI) \u2014 2022-12-2

I rise to provide enthusiastic support of this bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, now to be named after our late, marvelous colleague, Ms. Jackie Walorski. prgtoken This strong reauthorization for 5 years would provide additional funding. It would double the Tribal home visiting set-aside to respond to the needs of Tribal communities for home visiting and address workforce shortages, among other things. prgtoken Now, home visiting is not just some feel-good policy. As my colleagues on both sides have indicated, it has been repeatedly evaluated and consistently proven to provide improved outcomes for families and children, and we have good data that shows that it works. prgtoken Importantly, we have families that are stronger because they have gotten the help that they needed when they needed it. We have new moms, for example, who have access to help at critical points as they try to navigate this exciting but frightening moment in life. prgtoken Oh, my goodness. It reminds me of when I was 18 years old some 50 years ago and had my first baby. I had a baby who had an asthma attack 4 days after birth, and I didn't even know how to change a diaper. The home visiting program was a fail-safe for me. prgtoken I think, too, of women like Brittany who live in our community. She benefited from Children's Wisconsin's Healthy Families Milwaukee County Home Visiting Program 8 years ago but then reached out to the Home Visiting Program earlier this year for help because she was now pregnant again after a recent cancer diagnosis. prgtoken Brittany trusted her home visitor to help guide her through this pregnancy as they had supported her in the past. They were able to set up home visits and help Brittany advocate for her own healthcare, for herself as well as her unborn child, and supported the entire family. prgtoken When they asked Brittany what was the most valuable thing that she got from the program other than, of course, the plethora of help, one of the things that struck me was that her home visitor helped her to learn to trust her own instincts, something that you have to have if you are a mom.
HONORING TRACEY VACKAR
Mark Takano (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-12-2

I rise today to honor Riverside Community College District Trustee Tracey Vackar for her esteemed service to public education throughout California's 41st Congressional District. prgtoken Trustee Vackar embodies steadfast commitment to Riverside Community College students, helping them realize and achieve the American Dream through education. prgtoken Tracey is the immediate past president of the RCCD board and was elected by her out-of-district peers to serve on the California Community College Trustees Board, a massive indication of her leadership. With over two decades of working in the Moreno Valley Unified School District, and in my colleague Pete Aguilar's neighboring district with Fontana Unified School District, Tracey's dedication to students spans the Inland Empire. prgtoken Tracey deeply understands the critical role that our community colleges play in creating workforce training opportunities to expand middle-class families' pathway toward college degrees. prgtoken With her unparalleled passion for service, Tracey is an exemplary role model for Inland Empire students. She will be missed on the board, but I wish her best of luck on her next journey.
IN MEMORY OF DEBRA WALKER
Rashida Tlaib (Democrat, MI) \u2014 2022-12-2

. Madam , today I rise in memory of Debra Walker, Detroit resident and community activist, whose bright light will live on in our hearts. prgtoken Debra was a remarkable and devoted resident of Detroit's Corktown neighborhood. She got her start in community organizing while she served as an Americorps volunteer following her retirement from a career in the automotive industry. Debra's service had no bounds, and she was a friend to many and a dedicated volunteer to countless organizations. Her commitments were deeply rooted in our community with Friends of Historic Hamtramck Stadium, Corktown Business Association, Corktown Experience, Alternatives for Girls, and People's Community Services, to name a few. She was especially proud of the organizations she founded, Black CAT, whose work focused on social justice issues and Women Achieving Victory and Esteem (WAVE), a support group for African American breast cancer patients and their families. prgtoken In addition to her work in the community, Debra was also an entrepreneur, artist, crafter, poet, and spoken word performer. She was passionate about the arts, which led her to found Power in Poetry Experience of Detroit, which created a platform for performing artists across Detroit. The community will always fondly remember Ladel's, the children's bookstore that Debra owned and ran. The store's selections, stories that exposed children to diverse cultures and representation of communities like their own, were truly reflective of the community Debra wanted to create. She truly embodied the generosity and warm- heartedness of Detroit. prgtoken Please join me in honoring the memory of Debra Walker as our community mourns her loss.
COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
Al Green (Democrat, TX) \u2014 2022-12-2

and still I rise a very proud, liberated , unbought, unbossed, and unafraid. I am proud to say that, today, I will address the question of comprehensive immigration reform. prgtoken But before moving into this question of comprehensive immigration reform, I thank those who make it possible for me to have these opportunities to speak. I thank the of the House. I thank all the persons who are in leadership. I am grateful for the opportunity because this is a means by which messages can be made known to the masses. Many of the masses would not receive these messages but for what they hear from the floor of the House of Representatives. prgtoken I am honored to represent the Ninth Congressional District in Texas, and I am honored to thank those who allowed me to serve previously and who are allowing me to serve for an additional 2 years in the Congress of the United States of America. prgtoken , immigration reform is exceedingly important for many reasons. I will speak to one reason that is exceedingly important today, but I in no way want people to conclude that I am not concerned about what is happening at the border, that I am not concerned about ingress and egress into the country. prgtoken I wouldn't want people to think that I don't believe we need to know who is coming into the country, who is leaving the country. All of these things are important. I am concerned about them. But I am also concerned about them in a comprehensive way. I don't believe that we should try to do a patchwork fix of what is happening with immigration. prgtoken I think that we look at it from a holistic approach, and if we do, we will have an immigration bill that we can be proud of, that can deal with many of the nuances that are not brought to the attention of the public with any degree of regularity. prgtoken We tend to focus more on the border than on other aspects of immigration reform. Today, I will focus on an aspect of it that is somewhat different from the border itself and people who find themselves crossing the border for many reasons--many with good reasons, I might add. prgtoken Today, I would like to talk about Mr. Jaime Avalos Rosales. Mr. Jaime Avalos Rosales was born on November 25, 1994, some 28 years ago, in Oaxaca, Mexico. prgtoken Mr. Avalos was brought to this country as a baby. He was about 1 year of age at the time that he was brought into the country. prgtoken He has lived in this country for more than a quarter of a century. He is a graduate of a high school in this country, in Houston, Texas, Bellaire High School. He worked in Houston, Texas. prgtoken Mr. Avalos married an American-born woman and has a son. His wife, Yariana Martinez, and he have a young son, Noah Blake Avalos. This beautiful young baby is currently with his mother in Houston, Texas. prgtoken Mr. Avalos has been banned from the country and is in Juarez, Mexico, banned from the country for a period of 10 years. prgtoken This is why I r
CARDIOVASCULAR ADVANCES IN RESEARCH AND OPPORTUNITIES LEGACY ACT
Frank Pallone, Jr. (Democrat, NJ) \u2014 2022-12-5

such time as I may consume. prgtoken , 1 year ago, the House passed the CAROL Act by voice vote. I am pleased the Senate finally considered the legislation and worked to keep it in a bipartisan bill. prgtoken Valvular heart disease is a growing issue in our country. It is a condition where one of the heart's four valves is damaged and does not regulate blood properly. Nearly 25,000 Americans die each year from complications caused by valvular heart disease. Yet, we do not know much about it. This bill will bring us closer to finding answers. prgtoken The CAROL Act expands research on valvular heart disease at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute with the goal of generating data and assessing potential risk factors associated with valvular heart disease. This bill convenes a workshop of experts to collaborate and develop recommendations for the identification and treatment of individuals who are at risk of sudden cardiac death caused by valvular heart disease. The bill also supports education efforts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase awareness of valvular heart disease and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death. prgtoken I commend our colleague, Representative Barr, for leading this legislation in honor of his late wife, Carol, who passed unexpectedly due to an underlying valvular heart disease condition. I hope that this legislation will help avoid similar tragedies for other families across the Nation. prgtoken , I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and join us in honoring the life of Carol Barr. prgtoken , .
COMMUNITY DISASTER RESILIENCE ZONES ACT OF 2022
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democrat, DC) \u2014 2022-12-5

the balance of my time for closing. prgtoken This bill will also help my district, which was built on the rivers and where disaster resilience is most needed. prgtoken In closing, we know that investments in mitigation measures save up to $11 for every $1 spent. This legislation will save taxpayer dollars by investing in mitigation and protecting vulnerable communities. prgtoken , Sharice Davids, for her work on this issue, and I support this targeted, data-driven approach. I urge my colleagues to do the same, and .
RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF MAYOR RICK BONILLA ON THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
Jackie Speier (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-12-5

. Madam , I rise to recognize my friend and colleague Mayor Rick Bonilla as his service on the San Mateo City Council comes to a close. Rick's record of accomplishment is impressive. prgtoken Rick and his wife Suzanne first moved to San Mateo in 1991. From 1998 to 2011, he was employed as a Field Representative by the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council. His time in public service began in 2001 when he was appointed to the Bay Meadows and Transportation Corridor Citizen's Advisory Committee. Bay Meadows was the largest redevelopment project in modern San Mateo history, and it was key to revitalizing the old site of Bay Meadows Racetrack. Rick offered his vision for land use and transportation, helping to shape the development into today's hub of high-tech industry, housing, local commerce, and recreation. prgtoken In 2006, he was appointed to the San Mateo Public Works Commission where he served for six years. He was then appointed to the Planning Commission where he served until 2015 when he was appointed to the San Mateo City Council. He was elected to his full term in 2017. prgtoken Rick Bonilla has embraced his public duties with vigor. For many years, he served as the council's representative on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG, General Assembly). At ABAG, Rick sat on the all-important Regional Planning Committee. This committee established the methodology for determining each city's required housing allocation throughout the nine county San Francisco Bay Area. The numbers that arise from this methodology profoundly influence the cost of living for millions of Bay Area residents. Rick is a very strong advocate for housing, and also sits on the board of the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART). prgtoken Peninsula Clean Energy is our local government agency responsible for buying electricity for nearly all businesses and residences in San Mateo County. Rick was instrumental in forming this agency and sits on its board. The agency is at the center of greening San Mateo County by offering rebates across many items that can be electrified, including vehicles and appliances, and by offering clean electricity at a price below that offered by our local public utility. prgtoken Rick also represents the council on the San Mateo County Council of Cities, the San Mateo-Foster City Public Financing Agency, and is a board member and Vice Chair of the South Bayside Waste Management Authority. He sits on the Congestion Management and Environmental Quality subcommittee of the City/County Association of Governments, and on a subcommittee of the League of California Cities. He is also responsible for four internal council committee appointments and is the chief representative to my office from the San Mateo City Council. prgtoken Now that I've listed Rick's committee assignments, let me take a few moments to speak about Rick Bonilla, the person. He is deeply dedicated to economic opportunity
ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION
Robert Menendez (Democrat, NJ) \u2014 2022-12-5

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. prgtoken In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant information is available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the notifications which have been received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such annex is available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations Committee, room SD-423.
SBA CYBER AWARENESS ACT
Nydia M. Velázquez (Democrat, NY) \u2014 2022-12-5

the balance of my time. prgtoken , the average cost of a data breach in the United States is over $9 million. For small businesses operating on razor-thin margins, an event like this can be catastrophic. prgtoken Small businesses must be confident that SBA systems are fully operational and capable of protecting their sensitive data. H.R. 3462 will go a long way toward rebuilding trust in the agency's IT infrastructure. prgtoken s, Mr. Crow of Colorado and Mrs. Kim of California, for their leadership on this issue. prgtoken , I urge my colleagues to concur with the Senate amendment to the bill, H.R. 3462, and .
SBA CYBER AWARENESS ACT
Jason Crow (Democrat, CO) \u2014 2022-12-5

I rise today in support of H.R. 3462, the bipartisan SBA Cyber Awareness Act. prgtoken The Small Business Administration supports small businesses in every corner of the country. With the support of Congress, the SBA has gone to bat for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic through relief programs like PPP and EIDL. Yet, year after year, the SBA's Office of Inspector General has found that IT security is one of the agency's most serious management and performance challenges. prgtoken The pandemic highlighted the gaps in the agency's cybersecurity. As a result of high demand, a glitch in the EIDL application exposed the personal information of over 8,000 applicants. prgtoken We need to bolster the SBA's cybersecurity so that the SBA can better protect small businesses' information and continue to help small businesses nationwide. prgtoken My bill, the SBA Cyber Awareness Act, would direct the SBA to issue an annual report on the agency's cybersecurity strategy, as well as disclosure of recent threats and breaches. Under this bill, the SBA would also report on its supply chain risk management strategy and issue a plan to address the risks of foreign manufactured information technology used by the agency, including components originating from the People's Republic of China. prgtoken This bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent, and a similar version passed the House of Representatives unopposed last year in November 2021. prgtoken I thank the bill's co-lead, Representative Young Kim, for her support, as well as Chairwoman Velazquez, Ranking Member Luetkemeyer, and the staff of the Small Business Committee, all of whom have been critical in advancing this measure. prgtoken , I urge my colleagues to join me again in supporting this commonsense bill to support SBA cybersecurity.