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CELEBRATING INDIANA'S FAIR SEASON
Greg Pence (Republican, IN) \u2014 2022-7-26

. Madam , I rise today to honor and celebrate the bicentennial of Henry County, Indiana. Henry County was officially founded on June 1, 1822. Henry County is home to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and served as the home court to the movie ``Hoosiers'' in Knightstown. A museum and the birthplace of Wilbur Wright also finds its home there. Henry County includes the Old National Road, the oldest of the great crossroads of America. prgtoken So, Madam , I ask that all Hoosiers and Americans join us in celebrating Henry County's grand bicentennial. Honoring State Representative Tom Saunders
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Mitch McConnell (Republican, KY) \u2014 2022-7-26

93 percent of the American people are concerned about inflation; 42 percent say they are struggling just to stand prgtoken still financially; 63 percent say that gas prices, inflation, bills, or the economy are their biggest concerns. That is because 100 percent of the American people live in a country experiencing the worst inflation in more than 40 years, and 100 percent of the American people live in a country where things did not have to be this bad but for ' deliberate policy choices. prgtoken Don't take it from me. Listen to Larry Summers, Treasury Secretary to President Clinton and NEC Director to President . Here is what Larry Summers had to say: There wouldn't have been nearly the same kinds of supply chain problems . . . if we weren't giving people who were laid off unemployment insurance that was far more than the salaries they had been earning . . . if we weren't mailing checks willy-nilly . . . there would have been less spending, that would have meant less bottlenecks. prgtoken He continued: Printing money and distributing it well ahead of the supply of goods is a prescription for inflation--and that's what we did. We injected enough money into the economy to make total spending grow at an 11.6 percent rate last year. When you have 11.6 percent growth rate in spending, then on any reasonable theory of how much capacity there is, you're going to have a lot of inflation. And that's what we did. prgtoken That is a top talking, but he is intellectually honest. He tried to advise Washington not to dump nearly $2 trillion onto the economy, but, of course, they didn't listen. And now working families are stuck with skyrocketing costs and bills as a consequence. prgtoken You would think the worst inflation in 40 years would be enough to convince to stop running these painful experiments on American families. But, if you can believe it, almost every House and Senate would like to follow up this historic inflation with massive new tax hikes. The same people who spent us into inflation want to tax us all the way into recession. prgtoken So let's hope this small handful of who see the insanity of this approach continue to stand strong for our country. Ukraine prgtoken , on an entirely different matter, this past Saturday brought yet another escalation in Russia's brutal war in Ukraine. The ink had barely dried on a deal securing safe passage for Ukrainian grain exports when Russian missiles hit the port city of Odesa. prgtoken Ukraine produces one-fifth of the world's high-grade wheat. Russia's Black Sea blockade and the destruction of Ukraine's crops have left vulnerable regions of the world literally on the verge of crisis. But Vladimir Putin only managed to resist the urge to commit senseless violence for about 24
CHIPS ACT OF 2022--Continued
Rick Scott (Republican, FL) \u2014 2022-7-26

Florida families hear a lot of talk up here in Washington about inflation. Right now, inflation is raging over 9 percent across America. prgtoken I was warning about the coming inflation crisis back in February of last year, but now basically everyone in the Senate--s and alike--have joined me in talking about just how horrific this is for families in each of our States. prgtoken In Florida, inflation is costing families nearly $800 more every month. Imagine being a family on a fixed income and having to pay double rent each month or adding a luxury car payment to your monthly expenses. That is essentially what families in my State are dealing with since took office. prgtoken It is a new tax on families at every income level, a tax created by the sheer incompetence of . It hurts our poorest families-- like mine growing up--the very most. prgtoken Now, we know what causes this inflation. It is reckless government spending. On this side of the political aisle, we aren't afraid to tell this truth, but our ic colleagues, with the exception of one or two, won't do it. prgtoken It is fine. You would probably imagine that, in a 50-50 Senate, we would still be able to hold the line and stop reckless spending in its tracks. Nope, not in broken Washington. Here in Washington, the only thing we can seem to get bipartisan consensus on is digging America deeper and deeper into debt. It happens again and again. And with each dollar of debt and each new round of reckless spending, we throw gasoline on the raging inflation fire burning across America. prgtoken As I speak here now, it is about to happen again. This week, the Senate will very likely pass the so-called China bill that spends $280 billion we don't have. We are not burning our savings here; we are borrowing $280 billion to do this. prgtoken This is why the American people hate Congress. They see politicians stand up in their neighborhoods and pledge to fight the waste in Washington and then watch as those same politicians become the very problem they vowed to fix. It is disgusting, and it is happening up here all the time. prgtoken So let's talk about this bill that we are set to vote on this week. and some s will suggest that it will help combat the threats we face from Beijing. There is just one problem. This bill doesn't help us combat communist China at all. prgtoken On Monday of last week, this bill cost $76 billion and was 73 pages long. Two days later, Senator Schumer turned it into a $250 billion version. Now it is more than 1,000 pages, a $280 billion monster chock- full of reckless spending and bad policy that gives a wide- open door to push his radical policies. prgtoken The bill ballooned in size and price because Chuck Schumer--Senator Schumer--inserted massive slush funds for the National Science Foundation. This same entity has burned billions of taxpayer dollars on
TAKE BORDER CRISIS SERIOUSLY
John W. Rose (Republican, TN) \u2014 2022-7-26

. Madam , what do Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming have in common? prgtoken They all have populations smaller than the number of illegal immigrants that have been apprehended at our southern border since the administration began. We are talking about 3.1 million migrants in 1\1/2\ years. This is, indeed, a national security threat. prgtoken Border Patrol officials encountered more than 207,000 migrants last month alone. Six, by the way, were on the terrorist watch list. prgtoken How many more are making their way here right now? How many will succeed at slipping through the cracks? How many caravans will it take? How many needless deaths will occur under this President? prgtoken Every month, thousands more will come if this administration doesn't begin to take this issue seriously. This President must do better.
DEVELOPING AND EMPOWERING OUR ASPIRING LEADERS ACT OF 2022
Maxine Waters (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-7-26

. Madam , such time as I may consume. prgtoken I support H.R. 4227, the Developing and Empowering Our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2021, introduced by Mr. Hollingsworth. This bill would authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, to revise its rules on venture capital investment regulations to allow investments acquired through secondary transactions or investments in other venture capital funds to be considered as qualifying investments for venture capital funds. prgtoken Importantly, the SEC would only be required to revise its rules if it finds that the revision would facilitate capital formation without reducing investor protections. prgtoken I want to ensure startups and small businesses have access to capital, but as this bill stipulates, access to capital should not come at the expense of investor protections. This bill strikes the right balance, and I so urge my colleagues to support this bill. prgtoken Madam , .
TRIBUTE TO REVEREND CAROLINE HALL--CALIFORNIA'S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Salud O. Carbajal (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-7-26

. Madam , each year, through the Women of the Year Award, prgtoken my office extends special recognition to women on the Central Coast who have made a difference in our community. I would like to recognize one outstanding Women of the Year Award recipient, Reverend Caroline Hall of Los Osos, California. prgtoken The Reverend Doctor Caroline J. Addington Hall is a tireless advocate for the homeless, for the LGBTQ+ community, for the environment, for social justice, for children, and for our furry and feathered friends. She doesn't just talk; she DOES. prgtoken Caroline Hall was the Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for San Luis Obispo County before being called to the ministry. She now serves as Rector at St. Benedict's Episcopal Church, a vibrant and welcoming faith community with deep roots in social and environmental justice and community organizing in Los Osos. She ministers to the members of St. Benedict's with her usual dedication as the Rector, as well as to individuals in the community who are unhoused or struggling with major life challenges. People know her kind and loving dedication, making St. Benedict's the place for anyone in trouble, needing a motel, gas for their car, or just a ride. prgtoken An advocate for the unhoused and underserviced, Rev. Hall is vocal about the need for increased homeless services. She served as Executive Director and later President of People of Faith for Justice (PFJ) within San Luis Obispo County, which advocates for social justice for the underserved and marginalized, as well as for peace and nonviolence. She currently serves on the County's Homeless Services Oversight Council. Rev. Hall has spent many nights at the local warming shelter for unhoused people during cold and rainy weather and developed a pilot safe parking program. She has taken many unhoused to doctor appointments, vet appointments for their animals, and bought them food and clothing. As Chair of the nonprofit Los Osos Cares, she oversees the assistance programs for vulnerable residents in Los Osos, Cayucos, and Morro Bay. prgtoken Rev. Hall has served on the GALA board, was a founding member of the Coalition of Welcoming Congregations, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community--especially in faith communities--and for social justice. She has served as a board member and president of Integrity USA, the national Episcopal ministry for LGBTQ+ persons, helping to pass national resolutions supporting the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, same-gender marriage, and addressing gender identity and advocating for legislation protecting transgender individuals. She is also the author of A Thorn in the Flesh, presenting the history of LGBTQ inclusion in the Episcopal Church. prgtoken Rev. Hall encourages others to be good stewards of our earth through her work with the Social Justice team of the Episcopal diocese of El Camino Real, as a member of the Earth Care Team at St. Benedict's, and
HONORING LEE ESPINOZA
Raul Ruiz (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-7-26

. Madam , I rise today to celebrate Coachella Valley's very own, Librado ``Lee'' Espinoza, an icon, a legend in the boxing ring, and an inspiration to us all. prgtoken From picking peanuts in the fields of Michoacan, Mexico, to training world-renowned boxers on the national stage, Lee is a fighter. prgtoken The owner of the Coachella Valley Boxing Club, Lee is truly the godfather of boxing in the valley. He has trained world champions and put Coachella on the map for producing some of the best boxers in the game. prgtoken Born in 1949, in La Piedad, Michoacan, Lee's success stems from his humble beginnings. In his early years, he worked on his father's farm, picking peanuts alongside his grandfather. After the devastating loss of his father, Lee eventually moved to the U.S. with his mother, where they lived in Coachella and, later, Tulare. Ultimately, Lee settled back in Coachella in the Coachella Valley, where he married his wife, June, and worked as a foreman installing irrigation systems. prgtoken Together, June and Lee had four children: Vince, Luis, Reuben, and Candy. It was his son Reuben whose interest in boxing and winning big trophies opened the door for Lee to become the coach that he is today. Lee took Reuben to the Indio Boys and Girls Club every day after work to train with his coach, Lalo Gutierrez, who, in turn, taught him the ways of coaching. prgtoken When Lee took over coaching for Lalo, he formed a boxing club that competed successfully against others throughout southern California and Arizona. prgtoken While training in a cramped, single room in Indio, Lee's steadfast dedication as a coach shined through in the success of the athletes he guided both inside and outside the ring. prgtoken His first professional fighter, Francisco ``Pancho'' Segura, fought twice for the International Boxing Federation world featherweight title and competed in the 1984 Olympic tryouts. prgtoken Even when Pancho decided it was time to retire, Lee helped him find a job so that he could take care of his family. You see, that is the thing about Lee. When he is in your corner, you know that he is going to do everything that he can to help you succeed. In the ring and out of the ring, he is truly a caring man, a man of character with a lion's heart of gold. prgtoken In 1985, he officially opened the Coachella Valley Boxing Club in an old fire station next to Coachella City Hall. What started as a club with six kids quickly grew to 50. prgtoken Over the years, he has trained outstanding athletes like Sandra ``Sandy'' Yard, who won two International Female Boxing Association world titles; Randy Caballero, an International Boxing Federation World Champion; the Diaz brothers, Joel, Jesus, Antonio, and Julio, each of whom won national titles and competed before international audiences; and Jocelyn Camarillo, from Indio, who won the 2021 USA Boxing National Championships. prgtoken For Pancho, Sandy, Randy, the Diaz brothers, Joc
CHIPS ACT OF 2022--Continued
Richard J. Durbin (Democrat, IL) \u2014 2022-7-26

I thought that the s wanted to cut taxes, but when it comes to American families' health insurance, they want to raise taxes. Now, why? prgtoken Well, there is one simple explanation: . You see, it was Barack prgtoken who came up with the ACA--the Affordable Care Act--where millions of Americans have access to health insurance--affordable health insurance--35 million, 1 out of 10 Americans. prgtoken But in the efforts of the s to end the Affordable Care Act, they are basically trying everything. There was a time when there was this historic, tension-filled moment on the floor when three Senators saved the Affordable Care Act. Senators Murkowski, Collins, and John McCain--and I will still remember that image as long as I am alive--walked on the floor and saved the Affordable Care Act. prgtoken But ever since then, the s have been trying to do away with it every way they can think of. There are millions of Americans who have better health insurance because of the Affordable Care Act. They cannot be denied coverage because of a preexisting condition. They don't have annual or lifetime limits on coverage. They have free preventive healthcare, and young adults can stay on their parents' plans until they have reached the age of 26--all positive things, wildly popular. Still the s resist the idea that this is going to be the law of the land, if they have anything to say about it. prgtoken There is no disputing that ACA is one of the greatest public policy accomplishments of a lifetime. But as I mentioned, this lifesaving policy is once again under threat from the s. Why? prgtoken Last year, Congress passed and President signed into law the American Rescue Plan, which, among other things, made ACA health plans more widely available and more affordable for millions of Americans. prgtoken That package increased the size of ACA's tax credit, which eliminated or reduced out-of-pocket premiums for millions of people. prgtoken It also expanded eligibility, so that more lower- and middle-income Americans are now eligible for tax credits. prgtoken As a result of these improvements, a record 14-and-a-half million people signed up for the ACA plans during the 2022 open enrollment period. And I understand nearly one-third of these enrollees found a plan that costs $10 per month or less. prgtoken Millions of enrollees selected a plan that didn't cost anything. In the midst of this once-in-a-century pandemic, the American Rescue Plan provided families across the Nation with peace of mind that they have continued access to health insurance. prgtoken Here is the problem: If Congress doesn't do something--and soon-- these enhancements lowering the cost of premiums for American families will end. That causes millions of people to lose their health insurance or to have to pay more. prgtoken If you are in a time of inflation, where the cost of livi
CHIPS ACT OF 2022--Continued
Maria Cantwell (Democrat, WA) \u2014 2022-7-26

I ask unanimous consent that if Senator prgtoken Scott of Florida makes a budget point of order and a motion is made to waive, at 4:55 p.m. today, the Senate vote on a motion to waive the budget point of order; further, that if Senator Sanders raises a budget point of order and a motion to waive is made, that at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, July 27, all postcloture time expire and any remaining amendments except Senate amendment No. 5135 be withdrawn and the Senate vote on the motion to waive the Sanders point of order and the motion to concur with respect to H.R. 4346, with an amendment; further, that following the vote, the Senate resume consideration of the message to accompany S. 3373, the PACT Act, and notwithstanding rule XXII, at 4:30 p.m the Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur, all without further intervening action or debate.
MORNING BUSINESS
Benjamin L. Cardin (Democrat, MD) \u2014 2022-7-26

I rise to express my support for the substitute amendment to the House message accompanying H.R. 4346, which is the vehicle for the so-called CHIPS Act. prgtoken Semiconductors are crucial to nearly every sector of our economy. They are in our cars and trucks, medical devices, and 5G telecommunications equipment. America created the semiconductor industry in the 1960s. We ceded global leadership in the 1970s. We regained it, to an extent, in the 1990s but have lost it again. In 1990, the U.S. share of semiconductor manufacturing was 37 percent. By 2020, that share had declined to 12 percent. As Mark Muro and Robert Maxim of the Brookings Institution recently reported: While the 1990s saw a significant expansion in U.S. innovation capacity in semiconductors, the nation's production capacity continued to decline. In some cases, this owed to foreign countries out-competing the U.S. on labor costs. But more can be attributed to the significant subsidies foreign governments have been providing to build and maintain fabrication plans--a level of support that the U.S. hasn't matched. prgtoken The Senate is poised, with strong bipartisan support, to get the United States back on track with respect to domestic semiconductor manufacturing, which is critical for our national and economic security. The substitute amendment provides $54 billion in grants to domestic manufacturers and another $24 billion in tax credits through the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors--CHIPS--for America Fund. The substitute amendment also authorizes $102 billion over the next 5 years for the National Science Foundation--NSF--the Department of Commerce, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology--NIST--a $52 billion increase over the Congressional Budget Office--CBO--baseline. prgtoken These funds will be a ``shot in the arm'' for domestic manufacturing; here is a list of some firms that plan to use funding to expand or establish manufacturing facilities: Intel and TSMC plan to build factories in Ohio and Arizona; GlobalFoundries wants to expand a facility in upstate New York; SkyWater Technology and Purdue University want to collaborate on a new $1.8 billion factory and research facility West Lafayette, IN; and IBM and the State University of New York at Albany want to establish a semiconductor research center in Albany. prgtoken While the substitute amendment is necessary, it is not sufficient. It does not extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance--TAA--Small Business Innovation Research--SBIR--or Small Business Technology Transfer-- STTR--Programs, for instance. prgtoken Fortunately, conferees are still working on those and other provisions from the Senate-passed United States Innovation and Competition Act--USICA--and the House-passed America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength--America COMPETES