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IN HONOR OF IUPUI CHANCELLOR NASSER PAYDAR
André Carson (Democrat, IN) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , today I rise to honor Nasser Paydar as he retires after thirty-seven years of service in higher education in Indiana. prgtoken Nasser's life-long dedication to public education began in 1985 as a faculty member in the School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis (IUPUI). From here, he took on many roles within the Indiana University system and across the State of Indiana. In August of 2015, Nasser became chancellor of IUPUI and executive vice president of Indiana University. prgtoken As Chancellor, Nasser led a strategic plan focused on student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. He helped lead the transition of IUPUI Fort Wayne to IU Fort Wayne, which is administered by IUPUI, and the creation of the School of Health and Human Sciences through a merger of two existing IUPUI schools. During his tenure, IUPUI celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019 and raised more than $1.7 billion in philanthropic endeavors. prgtoken Always focused on students, Nasser created the ``Through Their Eyes'' Scholarship, presented to a student who is descended from a resident of the thriving Ransom Place and Indiana Avenue neighborhoods that once stood on what is now the IUPUI campus. After the scholarship's creation in 2012, IUPUI received the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. Under Nasser's leadership, IUPUI saw an increase in student diversity, with the percent of students of color increasing from 24.7 percent to 39.8 percent. prgtoken When the world drastically changed in the wake of COVID-19, Nasser led the campus through the pandemic. He spearheaded the unprecedented shift to remote learning in spring 2020, and the return to in-person classes in fall 2021. prgtoken Chancellor Paydar has dedicated his life to helping students through public education. He has led with his heart and persevered through many challenges. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Nasser Paydar and honoring his legacy. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
BIOECONOMY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2021
Adriano Espaillat (Democrat, NY) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , I rise in support of H.R. 4521, The America Competes Act of 2022. This legislation is the largest investment in our nation's manufacturing industries and reaffirms our reputation as a global leader across multiple industries. I am delighted to have two of my bills, H.R. 2774--the Green Climate Fund Authorization Act and H.R. 3036--the Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act (SEERA), included as part of this historic American-made legislative package to support and secure our technologies, research, and development at home and strengthen our collaboration on projects abroad. prgtoken Communities of color, indigenous people, and low-income households in the United States and across the world are disproportionately impacted by climate change and often live near sources of pollution. It is our moral obligation to uplift these frontline communities. To effectively combat climate change, we must reaffirm our nation's commitment to work with other countries to advance environmental justice. The Green Climate Fund, established within the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, achieves this by helping economically developing countries limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. prgtoken During the prior Presidential administration, our nation did not fulfill the pledge we made on the world stage to provide funding to the Green Climate Fund. As an indispensable player in financing global endeavors that achieve the Paris Agreement, we must remedy this and continue to promote environmental justice. prgtoken The Green Climate Fund strengthens the economies of neighboring countries while also benefitting our nation's economy as we tackle climate change. The Tenth Report released by the Green Climate Fund, noted that 190 projects advancing climate justice around the world had been approved. These projects are helping 127 countries, including 31 in Latin America and the Caribbean. They are expected to reduce a total of 1.9 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions and reach 197 million direct and 399 million indirect beneficiaries. The Green Climate Fund benefits the American economy because it helps deploy financial flows from the private sector to investment opportunities that promote sustainable development. prgtoken The United Nations Children's Fund reported last year that about one billion children are at an extremely high risk of enduring the impacts of the climate crisis. Climate change threatens their nutrition, health, education, and development. We must increase funding for the Green Climate Fund because future generations of children are counting on us to act so that they can live in a secure world. prgtoken SEERA also combats climate change by addressing electronic waste (e- waste) management in the United States. It enhances our national security, advances environmental justice, and bolsters our economy by stopping the flow of e-waste t
BIOECONOMY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2021
Andy Levin (Democrat, MI) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , such time as I may consume. prgtoken I would like to begin by thanking Chair Eddie Bernice Johnson for her leadership on H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act, and the many chairs across the House for their work to bring this bill to the floor. prgtoken Our economy is only as strong as the next generation of American workers. The key to ensuring that our young people transition seamlessly into good-paying careers is to make sure that high-quality education and job training is affordable and accessible to all. prgtoken It is also important that students have access to important information about programs or institutions they may want to attend to ensure they can make smart, informed decisions after high school. prgtoken That is why I am proud to offer an amendment to the America COMPETES Act with my colleagues Anthony Gonzalez and Raja Krishnamoorthi. prgtoken The first part of this amendment is modeled after my Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act, or the JOBS Act, with Senators Kaine and Portman and Congressman Gonzalez, to expand Pell grant eligibility to certain high-quality, short-term programs that can launch graduates into successful careers while also giving them paths to 2- and 4-year degrees. prgtoken This amendment also includes the College Transparency Act led by Congressman Krishnamoorthi, which establishes a secure, privacy- protected postsecondary data system to collect and report student outcomes. prgtoken Both these initiatives are critical as we seek to rebuild the middle class and ensure workers have the skills needed to pursue in-demand, good-paying jobs. prgtoken I close by urging my colleagues to join me in supporting this amendment, and .
BIOECONOMY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2021
Gerald E. Connolly (Democrat, VA) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , I rise today in support of Amendment No. 48, an important contribution to the America COMPETES Act that will strengthen our supply chains and boost American economic competitiveness. prgtoken I was proud to introduce Amendment No. 48 earlier this Congress as bipartisan legislation entitled the ``Partner with Korea Act'' with Representative Young Kim of California, the vice ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation and one of the first Korean American women to serve in Congress. prgtoken I am proud to lead this effort with Representative Young Kim as well as Senators Blunt and Hirono, who have introduced companion legislation on the Senate Side. prgtoken The Partner with Korea Act, legislation that has garnered 48 bipartisan cosponsors here in the House, would create an allotment of 15,000 E-4 highly skilled work visas for Korean nationals with specialized education and expertise, provided that potential employers can ensure the visa holders are not hired for positions that American workers could fill. prgtoken South Korea is an essential American ally, and as our seventh largest trading partner, it plays a crucial role in our nation's continued economic success and national security in Asia. prgtoken Better access to skilled visas will support the rapidly growing Korean investments in the United States--and the creation of thousands of high-paying, high-skilled manufacturing jobs across the country. prgtoken This amendment will enhance our economic cooperation with a key ally in the Inda-Pacific, increase domestic production of semiconductors, fix supply chains, and most importantly create American jobs. prgtoken South Korea investments in the American economy are increasing and according to the Department of Commerce. After the signing of the U.S.- Korea Free Trade Agreement, the stock of U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI) in South Korea grew from $28.2 billion to $39.1 billion, while South Korean FDI in the United States more than tripled growing from $19.9 billion to $61.8 billion. prgtoken In May 2021, four major Korean companies--Hyundai, LG, SK, and Samsung--announced plans to invest $39.4 billion in the United States. This is nearly double the inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) from Korea between 2017 and 2019. prgtoken In September 2021, SK Innovation and Ford announced a partnership to build two manufacturing ``mega-sites'' to produce next generation electric F-series trucks and batteries, together pledging $11.4 billion. In November, SK announced it planned to invest $52 billion in the United States, creating over 10,000 jobs by 2030. prgtoken Late last year, Samsung announced that it had selected Taylor, Texas, as the site of a new $17 billion semiconductor fab, creating over 2,000 jobs. prgtoken Just last month, LG Energy Solution and General Motors announced their own $2.6 billion partnership for yet another battery cel
RECHARGING IN LAS VEGAS
Dina Titus (Democrat, NV) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , a recent United Nations report confirmed that climate change represents nothing less than a code red for humanity. prgtoken We know the largest contributor to emissions is transportation, and that is why efforts to decarbonize this sector are so important if we are serious about fighting climate change. prgtoken Modernizing our transportation sector and moving toward a clean energy future means building electric vehicle infrastructure, something that the new law does with the first-ever Federal investments in a national EV charging network. prgtoken In Nevada, this will bring over $38 million to build EV stations throughout the State, helping us to have a higher percentage of electric vehicles on the road, reduce our emissions, and address climate change. prgtoken People often come to Las Vegas to recharge, and now, thanks to the infrastructure law, they will be able to do it in other ways and in other places.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE INCREDIBLE WORK OF RECYCLE MY BATTERY
Andy Kim (Democrat, NJ) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , I rise today to acknowledge the incredible work being done by Recycle My Battery, a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase sustainable battery disposal helping preserve the environment and fight climate change. Since their founding, Recycle My Battery has collected and recycled more than 150,000 used batteries as well as educated more than 1.5 million people on how they can properly recycle batteries, and why that process is so crucial to our communities and the long-term health of our planet. prgtoken They have been able to do this by educating our community on the correct and sustainable ways to recycle and dispose of batteries as well as placing battery recycling bins in easy to access places like schools, libraries, and local businesses. Shyam Suhas Kandala, a twelve-year-old from Chesterfield, New Jersey leads the New Jersey chapter of Recycle My Battery. I applaud Shyam and the more than thirty other New Jersey youth who, even at such a young age, have identified an imperative issue and have answered the call to serve. prgtoken I commend Shyam and the rest of Recycle My Battery on the work they are doing to better our planet's health, and I encourage more of us to get directly involved in trying to make the world a better, safer, cleaner place. With climate change being one of the most pressing challenges of our time I encourage each of us to follow their example in being better caretakers of our planet.
AMERICA COMPETES ACT IS A WIN FOR THE COUNTRY
Madeleine Dean (Democrat, PA) \u2014 2022-2-4

for decades we have heard elected officials rightfully decry the loss of American jobs, and then promise to bring them back. prgtoken And for generations Americans have waited for that promise. Here is the chance. prgtoken Since January 2000, the United States has lost over a quarter of all domestic manufacturing jobs. That means a decline of more than 4.7 million jobs in just two decades. prgtoken Real people have paid the consequences. I have seen it in my own district, suburban Philadelphia; in places like Pottstown, Boyertown, Norristown that have lost manufacturing jobs and opportunities. prgtoken The America COMPETES Act is a chance to revitalize these and other communities as well as to strengthen our national security. Here are some highlights: $52 billion to maintain and expand our production of semiconductor chips right here at home, which run our cars, phones, computers, healthcare system; $45 billion to improve our supply chains, with a special focus on producing more of our critical goods here; and prgtoken Investments in scientific research and innovation so that we are not only in this century but we are globally leading it. prgtoken This bipartisan legislation should be an easy ``yes'' for everyone in this Chamber and everyone in the Senate to pass. The America COMPETES Act is not a political win. It is a win for America.
HONORING JOHN LUND AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK
Cynthia Axne (Democrat, IA) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , I rise today to honor John Lund, the City Administrator for Atlantic, as Iowan of the Week. John's dedication to the residents of Atlantic and securing federal grants to meet the needs of Atlantic residents is the type of hard work that deserves recognition. prgtoken City administrators are not someone most folks spend a lot of time thinking about--who is the person paying the bills, focusing on margins and distributions, and submitting grant applications? But that's what John does for residents of Atlantic. He says he loves the budgeting process and getting to see his community grow day by day. prgtoken John is a lifelong Iowan; he was born in Johnston, attended Cornell College in Mount prgtoken Vernon for his Bachelors, then got his Masters degree from Drake in Des Moines. After graduating, he began his public service career in the Iowa State Legislature, working as assistant to State Senator Pat Grassley. prgtoken John's been hard at work in the last eight years. He's helped respond to flooding in his community, solve budget needs, and meet the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic head-on. He knows that Atlantic faces the same obstacles that rural communities across the country are facing. The landscape of business is changing, he says, and he knows we need to ensure that communities like his have a fair, fighting chance. prgtoken Currently, John is helping Atlantic receive new federal money for projects across Iowa. He is helping bring taxpayer dollars back to his community, helping Atlantic apply for critical funds to repair roads and bridges, receive COVID-19 relief, develop high-speed internet, and much more. John says that getting the funds will make a significant difference for everyone, from improving their ability to do business, preserving habitats for generations to come, and increasing property values. prgtoken John has been instrumental in advocating for repairs to Atlantic's water supply. Fixing pipes and updating systems isn't front-page news, but it is incredibly important. Not only will getting these fixes help to ensure the health and safety of Atlantic residents, but it will create jobs and keep Atlantic as a great place to raise family, run a business, and live the American dream. John also helped the city secure USDA funding to build a new animal shelter opening this spring. prgtoken I'm proud to have voted for the legislation that creates these grants programs and invests tax dollars back into our communities. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will bring more than $5 billion dollars to Iowa. John, and city administrators around Iowa, have the important task of applying for these grants. prgtoken John wants to make sure that he can help as many folks solve their problems as he can. He's grateful for the dedication of Mayor Grace Garrett and the Atlantic City Council, whose leadership and vision makes his work possible. And John is proud to work alongside so many dedicated p
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF CEOLE SPEIGHT
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democrat, TX) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , I rise today to celebrate the life of Ceole Speight. prgtoken Elta Ceole Branam Speight was born on June 8, 1928, and was reunited in Heaven with her husband of 63 years, Joseph, on January 24, 2022. prgtoken As a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 455, Ceole was appointed as the volunteer and programs director at the County prgtoken AFL-CIO in 1968. She would go on to give 40 years of dedicated service to the labor movement in Houston and in Texas. prgtoken She will be remembered by many as a strong, ic woman who fought for what she believed in, who always saw what was wrong and tried to make it right. I will remember her as a hard worker, whose hard work was really infectious. You simply could not sit by when Ceole was around. She guided, she pushed, she advised, she poked, she served as a role model for all of us. prgtoken Our thoughts are with Ceole's family and the countless friends and allies whose lives she touched with her time and her generosity on this Earth. prgtoken Rest easy, dear friend, you will be missed.
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. BERTHA WATSON HENRY
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democrat, FL) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Bertha Watson Henry, a public servant who served Broward County for 24 years and is now retired. prgtoken Bertha is a native of Miami, Florida. She is married to the Publisher of the Westside Gazette Bobby Henry Sr and they have two children Broderick and Byler. Bertha has seven siblings Roland Jr John, Diane Jones, Roberta Conyers, Matthew, Glen and Donald. prgtoken Bertha is a civil rights activist who has marched against the Apartheid in South Africa with the likes of Muhammad Ali and dedicated her life to fight against injustice. Bertha is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and a graduate of Florida State University, where she received a Master of Science in public administration. prgtoken Bertha worked for Broward County for 24 years. She was named County Administrator in October 2008. She was the first Black female administrator in Broward County history. As County Administrator, she served as Chief Executive Officer of Broward County and directed the functions of County Government under the auspices of the Board of County Commissioners. She oversaw a county with 1.9 million residents, and operations for nearly 60 agencies with more than 6,200 employees, including the airport, seaport and tourism bureau.
REMEMBERING DAVID KAHAN
Haley M. Stevens (Democrat, MI) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , I rise today to recognize the inspirational life of Mr. prgtoken David Kahan, a national leader from Michigan's 11th District who passed away on January 8th, 2022. Among the many contributions Mr. Kahan made to our community, he will be remembered to many as the beloved patriarch of the Kahan family, a savvy business owner, and an advocate for the Jewish community. prgtoken Mr. David Kahan has been described by his family as ``one-of-a- kind,'' and his inspirational personal story of perseverance demonstrates how unique he was: At just sixteen years old, David Kahan and his family were captured from their home in a remote town in Transylvania and imprisoned at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. Despite experiencing severe malnutrition, Typhus, and unimaginable abuse, David Kahan survived the horrific conditions of Auschwitz and moved to the United States to start anew. prgtoken Like many Holocaust survivors, Mr. Kahan initially found his time at Auschwitz too disturbing to share. His children recall the moment in the 1970's when a professor from Northwestern University in Chicago incorrectly challenged the scale and cruelty of the Holocaust, motivating their father to speak out about his experience as a survivor. For the remainder of his life, Mr. Kahan worked to ensure that this important history was not forgotten and that the Jewish community was represented. He spoke at various high schools, civic centers, and events to advocate for Holocaust education and the Jewish community for almost 50 years. prgtoken Mr. Kahan was proud of his country and made it his mission to ensure that the United States could continue to serve as a ``land of opportunity'' for those like him. He worked selling shoes and then in a tool and die shop before establishing himself in real estate in 1967. Over the course of his career, Mr. Kahan advanced to work alongside several of Southeast Michigan's most prominent business leaders. He said that his personal success is a true example of how the U.S. presents opportunities unlike any other place in the world, and he dedicated his life to expanding these opportunities for others. prgtoken Mr. David Kahan will be fondly remembered and genuinely missed by all who knew him and were touched by his remarkable life. His legacy continues through his wife, Terry, and their children, Douglas, Jeffrey, and Michael Kahan. Madam , the scope of Mr. David Kahan's impact is immeasurable, and Michigan's 11th Congressional District is fortunate to have been home to such an inspirational leader. Please join me in remembering the life of Mr. David Kahan and his many contributions.
ISSUES OF THE DAY
Ken Calvert (Republican, CA) \u2014 2022-2-4

. Madam , I thank the gentleman for yielding. prgtoken Madam , I rise to honor Tristan Krogius, father of our former House colleague, Mimi Walters. prgtoken Tris passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021. He was born in Tammerfors, Finland, and emigrated to New York with his family in 1939 as a refugee from the Russian invasion of Finland. prgtoken Tris attended the University of New Mexico on an NROTC scholarship and served as a marine officer from 1954 to 1960. In 1952, he and the love of his life, Barbara Brophy, eloped. After Tris left the Marine Corps, he began a business career in California. prgtoken Tris rose to become president of Hunt-Wesson, Frozen and Refrigerated Foods, and later president of Dalgety Limited's U.S. food division. In 1987, he retired as president and CEO of Tenneco West and, after retiring, Tris earned a law degree in 1990 and was admitted to the California bar. prgtoken Tris was an active member of his community. He was past board president and CEO of the South Coast Medical Center in Laguna Beach and was a director of many nonprofit organizations. prgtoken Tris is survived by his wife of 69 years, Barbara; their six children and their spouses; 19 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. prgtoken Tris will be remembered for the extraordinary example that he set for his life.