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PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6833, AFFORDABLE INSULIN NOW ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8987, FAIRNESS FOR 9/11 FAMILIES ACT
James P. McGovern (Democrat, MA) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , such time as I may consume. prgtoken I appreciate my friend from Pennsylvania reciting the Congressional Campaign Committee's greatest hits, but let me remind people who are watching why we are here today. prgtoken We are here today to move two important pieces of legislation forward; one that would help 9/11 families, which I hope we all can agree is worth supporting; and the second is to make sure that the government doesn't shut down; that we continue to provide funding that will help aid some of the natural disasters that we are seeing happen all over this country. prgtoken While it is too early to have a damage assessment from Hurricane Ian and actually know what the true cost of all this is going to be, make no mistake, this CR will help. There is money for 2022 disasters and community development block grants for disaster recovery above the OMB request. prgtoken More importantly, we included language to give FEMA a full year's worth of funding up front, not just for the 2\1/2\-month CR period; and more help will come for Florida, as we find out what is needed. prgtoken Communities across America are currently dealing with record-breaking numbers of storms. According to The Washington Post this morning, ``Since 2017, an unprecedented number of storms rated Category 4 or stronger have lashed the U.S. shoreline: Harvey, Irma, Maria, Michael, Laura, Ida, and now Ian. They all qualify as `rapid intensification events,' when a storm's wind speeds increase by at least 35 miles within 24 hours.'' prgtoken People should read The Washington Post about what is happening as a result of these storms. prgtoken We have an obligation to help all of these communities. But you know what won't help? A government shutdown in the midst of a natural disaster of this magnitude. prgtoken Again, I would point out to my colleagues here, we think it is unacceptable to ever shut down the Federal Government. My friends obviously have a different point of view because when they were in charge, when they controlled the House, the Senate, and the White House, they shut the government down, the longest government shutdown in our history, and it was costly. To even contemplate doing that in the face of these natural disasters is unbelievable. prgtoken Madam ,
AFFORDABLE INSULIN NOW ACT
Rosa L. DeLauro (Democrat, CT) \u2014 2022-9-30

such time as I may consume. prgtoken We need this bill. We need this bill to continue negotiating final 2023 funding bills. prgtoken With the bill before us, what is in this bill, and why is it so onerous to some? prgtoken We provide relief to working families, our schools, our children, small businesses, and communities across this Nation. prgtoken We support the people of Ukraine. We support them in what is the fight for their lives, for their democracy, and for world democracy against Russian aggression. prgtoken We protect communities everywhere in need of safe water. We help to rebuild them from crushing natural disasters. prgtoken This bill will make a very real difference in the lives of Americans everywhere, and I am proud to support it. prgtoken , I urge all of my colleagues to join me in supporting these bills, and .
INTRODUCTION OF REBUILDING THE UNITED STATES-FLAG INTERNATIONAL FLEET ACT
John Garamendi (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , today I introduce the bipartisan ``Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act,'' with Congressmen Gibbs (R-OH) and Lowenthal (D-CA). prgtoken Our comprehensive legislation would help to recapitalize the U.S.- flag international fleet of ocean-going, commercial vessels by guaranteeing government cargo during peacetime so that U.S.-flag vessels are available during wartime or emergencies. The United States has the world's most capable navy able to operate in all five oceans, and we need an equally impressive fleet of commercial cargo vessels crewed by American mariners. prgtoken For too long, Congress and both ic and presidents have allowed the commercial fleet of U.S.-flagged, ocean-going vessels to dwindle. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the number of ocean-going U.S.-flagged vessels has declined more than 75 percent since 1985, following the 1982 treaty called the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. prgtoken The global supply chain crunch during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion and blockade of Ukraine, and the People's Republic of China's island building in the South China Sea and saber-rattling in the Taiwan Strait have shown that the United States cannot remain reliant on foreign vessels flying flags of convenience. prgtoken The ``Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act'' offers Congress the chance to enact the first comprehensive reform of cargo preference laws in decades. Our legislation incorporates recommendations for the Maritime Administration from the Government Accountability Office's report published on September 14, 2022, entitled ``Actions Needed to Enhance Cargo Preference Oversight.'' prgtoken Madam , I urge all members of the House to join us in cosponsoring this critical legislation to address this crisis facing the U.S.-flag international fleet.
AFFORDABLE INSULIN NOW ACT
Marcy Kaptur (Democrat, OH) \u2014 2022-9-30

first I want to thank Chair DeLauro for her diligent work to bring this CR to the floor in order to fund the essential services of the federal government at a time when our Nation needs stable governance. prgtoken As Chair of the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, I am pleased that this bill provides $20 million in emergency funding to the Corps of Engineers for previously authorized water and wastewater infrastructure improvements, which can be used in Jackson, Mississippi. prgtoken I also appreciate the inclusion of $1 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help address pressure on low-income households' pocketbooks due to inflation caused by pandemic-related supply chain backups and global energy disruption due to Russia's war on Ukraine. prgtoken As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus, I am grateful for the inclusion of a new U.S. funding package that will deliver urgently-needed weapons, equipment, aid, and support to America's friend and ally Ukraine in her valiant battle for Liberty against Putin's tyranny. prgtoken We have more work ahead of us to pass the full slate of appropriations bills--including our Energy and Water bill to invest in American progress, American jobs, American families, and the future of American communities. prgtoken Today, we take a responsible step forward to keep the government open--and we continue our work to deliver for the American people.
COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LENOX ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Yvette D. Clarke (Democrat, NY) \u2014 2022-9-30

I rise today in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Lenox Road Baptist Church and their 150 years of selfless service as a spiritual home to the people of Central Brooklyn and all those who were blessed to cross their threshold in fellowship with one another. prgtoken It was a century-and-a-half ago, in the heart of Flatbush, that the Lenox Road Baptist Church was established as a beacon of love, light, and Christian discipleship. prgtoken Over these many years, this sacred community of faith never failed to open its doors to any and all who were eager to hear and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. prgtoken For 150 years, those doors remained open to those in need of spiritual guidance, communion of saints, and warm embrace. prgtoken On this sacred anniversary, under the leadership of Pastor Kirkpatrick Cohall and his team, may the Lenox prgtoken Road Baptist Church continue to grow in its sacred mission of magnifying God's word, blessing His holy name, uplifting the people in service to all humanity, and honoring their incomparable legacy.
HONORING MAJOR N. CODY RUSH
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democrat, MD) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , I rise to pay tribute to Major Cody Rush for his exemplary dedication to duty and service as an Army Congressional Fellow and the Army House Liaison Division. Major Rush is transitioning to the Army Reserves, where he will serve as a Legislative Liaison in the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserves. prgtoken Hailing from Christiansburg, Virginia, Major Rush was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant from the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets as an Armor Officer. He later transitioned to the Signal Corps. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Virginia Tech, a Master's Degree in Information Technology Management from Webster University, and a Master's Degree in Legislative Affairs from The George Washington University. prgtoken Major Rush has served in wide-ranging assignments during his 11 years as an Army officer including Tank and Scout Platoon Leader and Battalion S6 in the lst Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, Battalion S6 and Company Commander in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Legislative Liaison in Washington, D.C. He served one combat deployment to Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division and served in the first Regionally Aligned Combined Arms Battalion in the Korean. Peninsula. prgtoken I had the privilege of working directly with Major Rush, who first served as a fellow in my office during the challenging year of 2020 and during his succeeding assignment as an Army Liaison until 2022. His professionalism, performance and commitment to the mission, as both a fellow and liaison, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and made a lasting impression with Members and staff of the United States Congress. prgtoken Throughout his career, Major Rush has positively impacted soldiers, peers and superiors alike. Our country has benefited from his leadership,judgment and passion for the Army profession. prgtoken The foundation of Cody's success is his family. His wife, Tiffany, his daughter, Abigail, and son, Jackson, are the lights of his life. I thank Tiffany, Abigail and Jackson for their sacrifices in supporting Major Rush's service to our country. prgtoken Madam , it has been a genuine pleasure to have worked with Major Rush since the second session of the 116th Congress. It is with great appreciation that I recognize and commend Major Rush for his service to our country and wish him all the best as he continues his service in the United States Army.
HONORING MR. CHRIS SHAKE AND MR. SABU SHAKE, JR.
Jimmy Panetta (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , I rise today to honor Mr. Chris Shake and Mr. Sabu Shake, Jr. for their contributions to the central coast of California and to celebrate 15 years of their annual philanthropy, ``Sabu's Safari.'' prgtoken Mr. Chris Shake and Mr. Sabu Shake, Jr. are sons of Sabu Shake, Sr a well-known restaurateur, family man, and philanthropist, who passed away on December 5, 1998. In his memory, on the first-year anniversary of Mr. Shake, Sr.'s death, the brothers created the Sabu Shake Memorial Fundraiser to assist families during the holiday season. In 2002, it was decided that the Salvation Army Monterey Corps, one of their father's favorite charities, would become the sole recipient of funds raised in memory of Mr. Shake, Sr. prgtoken In 2008, the brothers created the dinner and auction event called ``Sabu's Safari'' to raise additional funds for the Salvation Army. The inaugural dinner was attended by over 300 members of the Monterey community. For its first two years, Sabu's Safari was hosted at what is now the Monterey Zoo, and soon the fundraiser outgrew the venue, but the name stuck. Sabu's Safari is now a community institution, attended by more people every year and, to date, has raised more than $1,725,000 for the Salvation Army Monterey Corps. prgtoken Through the brothers' generous spirits and commitment to community, Sabu's Safari and other Shake family fundraisers have raised over $5.7 million for Salvation Army Monterey Corps. Over the years, these funds have helped many local families and children in need through daily hot meals and food boxes, showers, laundry, computers, and job assistance at the Sabu Shake Jr. Good Samaritan Center in Sand City, adjacent to what is now known as ``Shake Avenue.'' prgtoken Today, on October 1, 2022, the gala takes place for the 15th and final time. The perennially sold-out event marks the end of an era for the Shake brothers, but their legacy of philanthropy and community values will live on. prgtoken Madam , it is my pleasure to recognize Mr. Chris Shake and Mr. Sabu Shake, Jr's impact on our community and the Central Coast. I extend my personal gratitude for their inspiring generosity and many philanthropic and civic contributions. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor the Shake family here today.
FAIRNESS FOR 9/11 FAMILIES ACT
Nancy Pelosi (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-9-30

I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. prgtoken , I rise in strong support of the Fairness for 9/11 Families Act, another vital step to support our September 11 heroes and their families. prgtoken I salute Chairman Nadler for his committed leadership in bringing this legislation to the floor. prgtoken , on September 11, our Nation watched in horror as unfathomable acts of terror unfolded on our soil, gripped by an unthinkable nightmare. prgtoken For thousands of families, it was only the beginning: Children growing up without a mom or dad by their side; missing smiles at dance recitals and soccer games; empty seats at graduations and weddings and baptisms. prgtoken Yet, in the wake of such harrowing tragedy, these grieving families rallied together, channeling their sorrow into solidarity, transforming their pain into purpose, mobilizing their agony into advocacy. Some of them were very much responsible for us getting a 9/11 Commission, which some in Congress had resisted. Without their outside mobilization, it would not have happened. prgtoken Congress and the country greatly admire the courage of the survivors and families who have come together to make their voices heard. prgtoken In fact, it was my honor to host many of them in the Capitol just earlier this month, to listen to their moving stories and learn how we can continue to support them. prgtoken This is an injustice, as was described. Moved by their remarkable resilience, the House has worked relentlessly over the years to honor our solemn promise to the 9/11 families. We passed the Zadroga Act to ensure that they could receive help from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund; and we passed the Never Forget the Heroes Act to permanently authorize those funds. prgtoken But there is still more to be done to ensure they get every last cent they are due. I don't know that any money really makes up for their loss; but what they are due, they should receive. prgtoken The Fairness for 9/11 Families Act corrects an outrageous injustice, finally delivering the $2.7 billion that these families are owed from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. This initiative was established to support Americans devastated by evils of international terror, but for years, the wives, husbands, and children of those killed on 9/11 were refused assistance from this particular fund, even as more distant relatives received compensation. prgtoken Yes, they were getting funds from an earlier fund, but if you got money from the earlier fund, you couldn't get prgtoken money from this additional fund. This is about fairness today. prgtoken As took the majority, we ended this unconscionable disparity. Today, we vote to make them whole, delivering the benefits they were wrongfully denied. No amount of money can replace those who were stolen away, nor restore the memories and moments that could have been; but with this legislation, we can further ease
AFFORDABLE INSULIN NOW ACT
Frank Pallone, Jr. (Democrat, NJ) \u2014 2022-9-30

I thank the chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations for all she has done to get us to the point where we are able to pass this continuing resolution today. prgtoken In June, House and s came together to pass, by an overwhelming supermajority, a sweeping package of reforms at the Food and Drug Administration. That bipartisan legislation would strengthen the integrity of the accelerated approval program, foster innovation, improve clinical trial diversity, and reauthorize the agency's medical product user fee programs. Those user fee programs help fund FDA reviews for safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices. prgtoken While the House concluded its work in June, the Senate failed to act. As soon as we passed our legislation through the House, I reached out to Ranking Member Rodgers and the ic and leaders of the Senate HELP Committee to begin bipartisan, bicameral conversations to come to an agreement on a package of mutually agreeable FDA reforms. prgtoken After weeks of negotiations, our talks hit a temporary roadblock with Senator Burr, the ranking member of the Senate HELP Committee, but we stayed at the table, and eventually, the negotiations were fruitful. We were able to come together to find common ground across several meaningful policy areas. prgtoken Unfortunately, despite this progress, Senate Minority Leader McConnell decided to stand in the way of enacting bipartisan policies to improve public health. Senator McConnell threatened to hold up government funding if our FDA reforms were included in the continuing resolution we are debating today. prgtoken While I am pleased that we are reauthorizing user fees, which will prevent layoffs at the agency and allow the FDA to continue its mission, I will continue pushing for the widely supported improvements at the agency. prgtoken I have secured commitments from Senators Murray and Burr, as well as Ranking Member Rodgers, to continue working to finalize a package of FDA reforms before the continuing resolution expires in December, and I look forward to taking meaningful action in the near future. For now, I encourage Members to support continuing the work at the FDA by voting in favor of the continuing resolution.
HONORING WILLIAM TEBO'S 75 YEARS OF SERVICE
Chris Pappas (Democrat, NH) \u2014 2022-9-30

. Madam , I rise today in recognition of William Tebo and his 78 years of service to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Since age 16, the WW2 veteran has prgtoken dedicated his time to the historic shipyard, from his first job to his role as secretary, treasurer, vice executive director, executive director, and tour guide. prgtoken In 1945, Bill enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and was assigned as a submariner to the USS Sea Owl, a ship he was familiar with as he had worked on the Sea Owl's construction in Portsmouth. Bill continued his service in Key West, Florida operating a recommissioned U-2513 German U-boat, an experience that made him one of the few members of the U.S. Navy qualified to operate both U.S. submarines and German U- boats. prgtoken Bill's continued service to the oldest active shipyard in the Nation has ensured that it both functions as an effective repair station for our military's submarines as well as a historic landmark in Portsmouth. The shipyard's Heritage Center contains many pieces of naval history, including the launching cage used to christen the 1938 USS Squalus, a piece that Bill tracked down himself. prgtoken On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional District, I want to congratulate Bill for 78 years of service and thank him for his outstanding contributions to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and our Nation.
DEMOCRATS HAVE DONE GREAT THINGS
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat, TX) \u2014 2022-9-30

when I mention Brittney Griner, I want everybody to know I am thinking of Paul Whelan, and I am thinking of the journalist in Iran, and hostages around the world, U.S. citizens. prgtoken Does anybody know that we work hard on this? When I say we, the administration works hard on this every day. On the floor today, I asked for more resources for the hostage finding team--I will just call them that. prgtoken But I want to take a moment to just show you Brittney Griner's life. She is a Houstonian; went to the schools, the public schools in the area; went to Nimitz High School in my congressional district. I met some of her classmates. Even the students there today want to do something to show their care and outrage about where she is today. prgtoken Brittney Griner, no, she was not in the United States military. I honor them. But she wore the uniform. She was an Olympian; brought a gold medal home to the United States, I believe, two Olympics, back to back. That is USA Number 42 and Number 15, numbers worn in the Olympics. prgtoken That is Brittney Griner sharing some good news, a good dunk maybe, with her teammates, and Brittney Griner, an Olympian, wearing that good-looking Gold Medal. We like that because everybody watches the Olympics. prgtoken What an unbelievable basketball player--that is a shot; I could only dream about that shot--Brittney Griner, an American, African-American young woman. prgtoken I know the Baylorites love the championships and the hard playing that she did for them at Baylor University. That is Brittney Griner. She had a life in front of her. prgtoken Because of the very poor compensation, of sorts, compared to the NBA, many women WNBA players go off to foreign countries to play. She got drafted by Phoenix and played stupendously, so many world records in basketball as a professional. prgtoken Big heart, Brittney Griner, her teammates loved her. prgtoken I visited the Phoenix arena where her team plays. Of course, Brittney Griner's locker was there waiting for her to come back. prgtoken This looks like an exciting time, some good-looking pictures of our fellow American. prgtoken Paul Whelan, a marine, had some good days serving his country. prgtoken It is just an innocent civilian, who the infractions of what she is charged with wind up suggesting and threatening and charging her as a drug trafficker, a big-time drug trafficker--no sense but nonsense. prgtoken She could have been released and directed back to the United States. But no, this is what Mr. Putin wanted to do. He felt, after the Olympics of 2022, the Winter Olympics, where his teams were embarrassed because of drugs, that he would show the United States. prgtoken Here she is. They put her in a cage, 6 feet 9 inches in a cage. The beauty of her size was to recognize such a talented person playing the sport, doing well, giving joy to the fans and getting Americans to cheer her on during the Olympics. prgtoken This is what they wanted