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LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Richard J. Durbin (Democrat, IL) \u2014 2022-7-25

. I want to read this because it tells you the complications that have been created by what seemed like a very simple decision overturning a previous Supreme Court case. This writer, Gina Kolata, wrote an article entitled ``After Roe, Urgent Questions About Cancer Care.'' It was in Sunday's New York Times, July 24, 2022. I was struck by this article because it suggests the complexity of this issue and the real-world impact of this decision: In April of last year, Rachel Brown's oncologist called with bad news--at age 36, she had an aggressive form of breast cancer. The very next day, she found out she was pregnant after nearly a year of trying with her fiance to have a baby. She had always said she would never have an abortion. But the choices she faced were wrenching. If she had the chemotherapy that she needed to prevent the spread of her cancer, she could harm the baby. If she didn't have it, the cancer could spread and kill her. She had two children, ages 2 and 11, who would lose their mother. For Ms. Brown and others in the unlucky sorority of women who receive a cancer diagnosis when they are pregnant, the Supreme Court decision in [Dobbs], ending the constitutional right to an abortion, can seem like a slap in the face. If the life of a fetus is paramount, a pregnancy can mean a woman cannot get effective treatment for her cancer. One in a thousand women who gets pregnant each year is diagnosed with cancer, meaning thousands of women are facing a serious and possibly fatal disease while they are expecting a baby. Before the Supreme Court decision, a pregnant woman with cancer was already ``entering a world with tremendous unknowns,'' said Dr. Clifford Hudis, the chief executive officer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Now, not only the women but also the doctors and hospitals that treat them, are caught up in the added complications of abortion bans. ``If a doctor can't give a drug without fear of damaging a fetus, is that going to compromise outcomes?'' Dr. Hudis asked. ``It's a whole new world.'' Cancer drugs are dangerous for fetuses in the first trimester. Although older chemotherapy drugs are safe in the second and third trimesters, the safety of the newer and more effective drugs is unknown and doctors are reluctant to give them to [a] pregnant [woman]. prgtoken This woman decided to terminate her pregnancy, take the cancer therapy, and save her life. She closes with the following statements: But having gone through that grueling treatment, she also wondered how she could ever have handled having a newborn baby and her two other children to care for. ``My bones ached, I couldn't walk more than a few steps without being out of breath. It was hard to get nutrients
NOTICE OF A TIE VOTE UNDER S. RES. 27
Joe Manchin, III (Democrat, WV) \u2014 2022-7-25

I ask unanimous consent to print the following letter in the Record. prgtoken The material follows: U.S. Senate, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, July 21, 2022. To the Secretary of the Senate: The nomination of Laura Daniel-Davis, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior (Land and Minerals Management), vice Joseph Balash, resigned, PN 1553, having been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee, with a quorum present, has voted on the nomination as follows--on the question of reporting the nomination favorably with the recommendation that the nomination be confirmed, 10 ayes to 10 noes. In accordance with section 3, paragraph (1)(A) of S. Res. 27 of the 117th Congress, I hereby give notice that the Committee has not reported the nomination because of a tie vote and ask that this notice be printed in the Record pursuant to the resolution. Joe Machin III, Chairman.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Charles E. Schumer (Democrat, NY) \u2014 2022-7-25

today, the Senate had planned to move prgtoken forward to end the debate on the bipartisan chips and innovation bill. Unfortunately, a number of severe thunderstorms on the East Coast have disrupted the travel plans of a significant number of Senators. To give Members a chance to get back into town safely, I am going to delay tonight's vote on the bipartisan chips and innovation bill until tomorrow morning. I remain hopeful that we can remain on track to finish this legislation ASAP. PACT Act of 2022 prgtoken , in the meantime, I will now file cloture on another bill that will dramatically improve the lives of millions of American veterans, the PACT Act, which, when signed into law, will be one of the biggest expansions of veterans' healthcare benefits in decades. prgtoken As my colleagues already know, because of a technical error, the House of Representatives was unable to take up our version of this bill that we passed in the spring. The House has now fixed their error and has returned the PACT Act back to the Senate. By filing cloture, we should be able to pass this bipartisan piece of legislation before the week is done. prgtoken Our nation's veterans have waited long enough to get the benefits they need to treat complications from toxic exposure in the line of duty. So we have every reason in the world to get this bill done with the same bipartisan support as the first time around. prgtoken Again, I want to thank particularly Senators Tester and Moran, who led the way to pass this bill earlier this year, thank all of our colleagues and our veterans and veterans service organizations for helping push this bill through Congress. Unanimous Consent Agreement--H.R. 4346 prgtoken , now I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the cloture vote with respect to H.R. 4346 occur at a time to be determined by the majority leader, following consultation with the leader.
REMEMBERING WILLIE ELDRAGE ARTIS
Gary C. Peters (Democrat, MI) \u2014 2022-7-25

I rise today to honor a highly regarded business leader, mentor, and community leader from Flint, MI: Mr. Willie Eldrage Artis, founder and owner of Genesee Packaging, who passed away on June 2, 2022, at the age of 88. Mr. Artis made an immeasurable impact as a partner to the automotive industry, on the Flint community, and the State of Michigan over the past 40 years. It is a privilege and a sorrow both to recognize him here today and celebrate his lifework and many achievements. prgtoken Born in 1934, Willie spent the first 18 years of his life living with his parents in Memphis, TN, amid the height of the South's Jim Crow Era. Though difficult, these years instilled in Willie an unfailing work ethic and the ability to stand up for himself and his rights, even in the most difficult of circumstances. After leaving for Chicago, Willie began working on the manufacturing floor of the Triangle Container Corrugated Company, learning the ins-and-outs of the packaging business from the ground up. He brought this knowledge with him when he moved to Flint in 1964 and began working for Flint Boxmakers. In just 2 years, he was promoted to manufacturing manager. prgtoken In 1979, Willie and a fellow colleague of color took advantage of the recently issued minority business programs administered by General Motors to leverage their years of expertise and open Genesee Packaging. Since its formation, Genesee Packaging has been a place of opportunity for the community to gain employment and increased access to economic achievement for customers and employees alike. prgtoken His energetic service to the Flint community and State of Michigan included his membership with the Michigan Minority Business Development Council, Genesys Health Systems, the Flint Public Library, and the Flint Business and Development Council. In 1989, he was appointed to serve on Governor James Blanchard's entrepreneurial business commission, was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame in 2001, and in 2005 received special recognition from Governor Jennifer Granholm for his many contributions to the State of Michigan. Additional recognition for his work in minority business development and civil rights came from then President Bill Clinton, the U.S. Senate, the Michigan House of Representatives, the State of Michigan, and the city of Flint. prgtoken In October of 2019, Willie published his memoir in a book titled ``From Jim Crow to CEO: The Willie E. Artis Story,'' where he shared his lessons from life and business as one of America's most honored industrialists. His story embodies that of the American dream, rising up from poverty through determination and hard work, embracing entrepreneurship and becoming a sought-after partner by top corporations and even the White House during the administration. prgtoken I cannot understate the impact that Mr. Artis has had on the city of Flint and State of Michigan. A pilla
PACT ACT OF 2022--Continued
Sherrod Brown (Democrat, OH) \u2014 2022-7-25

I was in the Chamber and heard Senator Sanders' speech. I appreciate his passion about globalization and what he and I--it brought back--and I spoke to him after he spoke. It brought back to me the memories of standing shoulder to shoulder--he in his second term, I in my first--against the North American Free Trade Agreement and then a few years later standing shoulder to shoulder with him in opposition to PNTR, Permanent Normal Trade Relations, with China. prgtoken And we know what that meant, especially in my State and especially in the industrial Midwest, especially in places that the Presiding Officer represents and places like East St. Louis and downstate Illinois and so much of the industrial plants that were steel, especially east of Chicago and Indiana and Illinois. prgtoken We are on the verge of a big win for Ohio, a win that will create jobs, will bring down prices, and bring home supply chains. prgtoken As a kid growing up in Ohio, I walked the halls of Johnny Appleseed Junior High School with the sons and daughters of union workers: electricians, electrical workers at Westinghouse, sons and daughters of autoworkers from General Motors and machinists from Ohio Brass and carpenters and pipefitters and electricians who built our city and service these large companies. prgtoken But by the time I graduated from Mansfield Senior High School, those plants were shutting down one after another. Why? Because corporate America wanted cheap labor. prgtoken First, they went to anti-union States in the South. A plant might shut down in Mansfield or Barberton, OH, and move to Alabama; a plant might shut down in Shelby, OH, or Springfield, OH, and move to Georgia; a plant might shut down in Toledo or in Wadsworth, OH, and move to North Carolina or Arkansas or Virginia. They went to anti-union States. They went to anti-union States with low wages. But do you know what? Then those CEOs, all paying themselves a really, really good income, raising--you could see already, then, the average pay for a worker. In those days, when I was, I guess, in junior high school, a CEO made about--the plant manager made about 25 times what the worker made or even a smaller proportion of that. Now it is hundreds of times what workers make because 25 times what workers made just wasn't enough for a lot of these companies. prgtoken So then they shut down a lot of these factories in the anti-union, right-to-work South, and they moved to Mexico. They wanted NAFTA to pass--the North American Free Trade Agreement--so they could do it. They wanted PNTR--the Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China--to pass so they could go to China; always in the name of efficiency, always in the name of we have just got to be more efficient, always in the name of efficiency. As you know, , ``efficiency'' is business school speak for ``pay our workers less.'' prgtoken Those CEOs--and some of you remember these nicknames. Th
August Pfluger (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-7-26

I thank the ranking member for yielding. prgtoken I rise today to oppose the previous question so we can immediately consider H.R. 1255 and bring forward my good friend Mr. Guest's resolution that will support the brave men and women in the U.S. Border Patrol. prgtoken I think it is the right time to be talking about fires, the right time to be talking about not only fires in the literal sense of the fires that have affected my district, but, also, fires in the figurative sense that I believe our President has led us into, especially when it comes to the fires that are going on at our border. prgtoken In the figurative sense, if you were there last year as I was under the bridge in Del Rio--and I wish that more of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle would actually join us to see those ``fires'' that are going on every single day with the thousands, the hundreds of thousands of people that are crossing illegally. prgtoken The administration's policies have been a complete failure at every single turn: the illicit drugs that are flowing into our country; the over 100,000 people who have died needlessly as a result of fentanyl; the known and suspected terrorists that have gotten into our country. I believe the number that has been published by the administration is at 56, though it only took a handful to orchestrate the events of 9/11. prgtoken I spent the day talking to the National Narcotics Officers Association. These officers from every walk of life, every corner of this country, and every demographic are completely abandoned. They feel abandoned by the Commander in Chief. If you want to prgtoken talk about a fire, let's talk about that fire. They feel abandoned while they are trying to do their job. While the powers that be are pursuing the wrong-headed policies, these brave men and women not only of the Border Patrol, ICE, and other CBP officers, but, also, in every law enforcement category are trying to restore law and order to our country while we have the other side of the aisle in favor of lawlessness and chaos. That is a fire that is worth talking about. prgtoken It was shocking when we heard President before an investigation was convened, before we knew the facts say: ``I promise you, those people will pay,'' referring to the Border Patrol agents who were doing their job to put out the figurative fires on the southern border. ``I promise you, those people will pay.'' Can you imagine if President had said that? The outcry that would have happened, the outrage. prgtoken I urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to right this wrong against those Border Patrol agents, their reputations, and their families. Their livelihoods and their careers need to be righted. They have been completely exonerated, but where are my friends on the other side of the aisle? What a shame to have that platform and to use that platform to denigrate these people who are putting their lives on the li
CDFI BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2022
Ann Wagner (Republican, MO) \u2014 2022-7-26

such time as I may consume. prgtoken from Missouri, Mr. Cleaver, for offering this bill and for working with s on the Financial Services Committee to make it a better bill. prgtoken H.R. 7733, as amended through bipartisan negotiations, would lower the CDFI Fund's Bond Guarantee Program minimum issuance threshold from $100 million to $25 million. It would also require the Secretary of the Treasury to review the effectiveness of the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program and report its findings to Congress; and the program would sunset after 4 years allowing Congress adequate time to make adjustments and ensure proper stewardship of taxpayer dollars. prgtoken This increased accountability will allow Congress to make certain that the programs that we authorize match the needs of the communities to be served. prgtoken , I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and .
SPECTRUM INNOVATION ACT OF 2022
Robert E. Latta (Republican, OH) \u2014 2022-7-26

the balance of my time to close. prgtoken , again, there are many points why it is very important that this piece of legislation does pass. prgtoken Number one, the Spectrum Innovation Act provides clarity and direction to NTIA to repurpose spectrums currently used by Federal agencies for commercial use. prgtoken Second, it is going to extend the Federal Communications Commission's general auction authority from 18 months. prgtoken Third, its replacement is so absolutely important because we have to make sure we remove this untrustworthy equipment from our communications networks. prgtoken Fourth, it will help provide up to $10 billion to help upgrade our 911 systems that we have to make sure are upgraded because as time goes by, it is absolutely essential. prgtoken Finally, it is going to help NTIA better manage our spectrums. prgtoken So, , I urge passage of this very important legislation, and .
REMEMBERING THE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATTACK AT THE OAK CREEK SIKH GURDWARA
Bryan Steil (Republican, WI) \u2014 2022-7-26

. Madam , I rise today to recognize the 10-year anniversary of the horrific attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012. I rise to honor the memory of those we lost in that attack. prgtoken On August 5, 2012, a shooting took place at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, killing seven worshippers. prgtoken I also rise to honor Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who responded to the scene and was shot at 15 times at close range. prgtoken This senseless act of violence should have never occurred and, in particular, in a house of worship. Nonetheless, the Oak Creek community came together. The Sikh community responded with compassion and stayed true to the Sikh principle of Chardi Kala, translating to relentless optimism. prgtoken I join the Oak Creek community to remember and honor the victims of this tragedy. Impact of Rising Prices
BRYCEN GRAY AND BEN PRICE COVID-19 COGNITIVE RESEARCH ACT
Frank D. Lucas (Republican, OK) \u2014 2022-7-26

such time as I may consume. prgtoken I rise in support of H.R. 7180, and , Mr. Gonzalez, for introducing and championing this important legislation. prgtoken The Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Cognitive Research Act directs the National Science Foundation to support research on the long-term neurological effects of COVID, particularly in adolescents. It also instructs NSF to commission a National Academies study on the disruption of cognitive processes associated with COVID. prgtoken This bill is named for two men who died by suicide after suffering neurological problems caused by COVID-19. prgtoken Tragically, there have been numerous instances of psychosis developed after COVID illnesses. The neurological effects of this disease is not well understood, and H.R. 7180 will help to change that. prgtoken Research on this issue has been progressing as we continue to learn more about the long-term effects of the disease. This bill will help accelerate these efforts to better inform the public and medical community; and hopefully, it will prevent more tragic deaths from occurring. prgtoken I again thank Representative Gonzalez for his hard work on behalf of his constituents. prgtoken Madam , I urge all of my colleagues to support this legislation, and .
CHIPS ACT OF 2022--Continued
Jerry Moran (Republican, KS) \u2014 2022-7-26

this week, the U.S. Capitol will welcome a bronze statue of a determined young woman with short-cut hair, a curious smile, and a bomber hat in hand. For almost everyone around the country, this young woman is easily recognizable as the adventurer and aviator Amelia Earhart. prgtoken Amelia Earhart, the most famous woman in aviation, soared into the history books, setting flight records and breaking barriers. But before she became known worldwide as the Queen of the Air, she was the daughter of a small town in Kansas, Atchison. prgtoken Amelia Earhart was born in 1897 in Atchison, KS, a rural community that had a population then of about 500 people. As a young girl, Amelia kept busy with her sister Muriel. The girls were constantly exploring their own neighborhood, climbing trees, and playing with animals. During her high school years, Amelia excelled in chemistry, which inspired her to go to medical school--a goal unthinkable for woman at the time. Her independence and ambition were evident from a very young age. prgtoken Amelia's go-getter attitude propelled her to become an innovative entrepreneur--working as a stenographer, an author, a social worker, a truckdriver, and even a fashion designer. prgtoken Later in life, when Amelia was asked how she maintained such a fervent work ethic, she stated: The most effective way to do it is to do it. prgtoken This can-do spirit was the catalyst for Earhart's daring and fast- paced career as an aviator. Amelia fell in love with flight when she took a plane ride at a California airshow in 1920, and it wasn't long after that experience before Amelia started her first pilot lessons. prgtoken She completed her aviation courses in 1921, making her only the 16th woman in the world with a license to fly. Earhart quickly purchased her own plane and wasted no time in becoming one of the world's most notable aviators. prgtoken Following Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic, interest grew to see a woman fly across the Atlantic. On June 17, 1928, Earhart took off but only as a passenger. After landing in Wales some 20 hours later, she recalled how she felt like she was ``just baggage, like a sack of potatoes,'' and added, ``Maybe someday, I'll try it alone.'' prgtoken Shortly after that trip, Amelia announced she would fly the same path that she did in 1928 but this time on her own, solo. When the pilot was asked what prompted her to reattempt this flight, she stated: There's more to life than just being a passenger. prgtoken In 1932, Earhart became the first woman to complete a solo transatlantic flight in a record time of 14 hours 56 minutes, despite being faced with a number of challenges during the trip. prgtoken Earhart continued to break records by completing the first-ever solo flight from Hawaii to California, from Los Angeles to Mexico City, and reaching the highest altitude a female pilot had ever reached at the time. prgtoken He
FREDERICK DOUGLASS TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PREVENTION AND PROTECTION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022
Chip Roy (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-7-26

. Madam , I thank the gentleman for yielding. prgtoken Madam , I just want to speak up in favor of, not necessarily the bill because I need to review the bill, but the legislation's purpose and the intent of the authors to approach this issue of human trafficking because it is so critically important. I am glad that we are working on a bipartisan basis to do that. prgtoken I am going to demand the yeas and nays in a minute because of other issues involving the floor I am not going to get into right now, about time to review bills and other things we are discussing with the majority, and that is why we are making decisions on the floor to force votes. prgtoken But on the substance, human trafficking is absolutely devastating. It is devastating to the people of Texas, it is devastating to the people of the district I represent, it is devastating to young children, people whom I have met when I have gone to various centers in Texas where they are dealing with these, mainly children, but also adults in trafficking. prgtoken Also trafficking goes well beyond, obviously, the sex trafficking trade and goes to the slave labor that exists in the United States of America today and that is absolutely unconscionable. prgtoken I appreciate the bipartisan work on this topic. I am certainly delighted to work with both Members on it. I just didn't want the fact that I am going to demand the yeas and nays to be an indication of not supporting the purpose of this bill. There are other factors that are in play involving the floor and spending and other stuff. I appreciate it.