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PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 263, BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4040, ADVANCING TELEHEALTH BEYOND COVID-19 ACT OF 2021, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Sean Casten (Democrat, IL) \u2014 2022-7-27

I missed Roll Call vote number 394. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on motion to move the previous question on H. Res. 1256. members recorded pursuant to house resolution 8, 117th congress Babin (Jackson) Bass (Neguse) Blumenauer (Beyer) Bourdeaux (Correa) Brown (MD) (Trone) (Jeffries) Carter (TX) (Weber (TX)) Crist (Wasserman Schultz) DeSaulnier (Beyer) Evans (Beyer) Guthrie (Barr) Jones (Beyer) Kahele (Correa) Kirkpatrick (Pallone) Meeks (Jeffries) Moore (WI) (Beyer) Payne (Pallone) Ruppersberger (Trone) Rush (Bishop (GA)) Ryan (Kuster) Scott, David (Correa) Sires (Pallone) Stevens (Kuster) Stewart (Garbarino) Taylor (Fallon) Thompson (CA) (Beyer) Thompson (MS) (Bishop (GA)) Vargas (Correa) Walorski (Banks) Welch (Pallone) Williams (GA) (Neguse) Wilson (SC) (Norman)
ADVANCING TELEHEALTH BEYOND COVID-19 ACT OF 2021
Mike Thompson (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-7-27

. Madam , I rise in strong support of this legislation. prgtoken I have been working on telehealth and telemedicine for nearly three decades, since my time in the California State Senate. prgtoken As founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Telehealth Caucus, I have repeatedly introduced multiple bipartisan bills expanding access to telehealth, and have worked with my colleagues on the caucus-- including Ms. Matsui, Mr. Welch, Mr. Schweikert, and Mr. Johnson of Ohio--to ensure that access to telehealth services does not disappear at the conclusion of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. prgtoken I was proud to author legislation two years ago expanding telehealth in Medicare for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. That legislation--which was included in the very first COVID-19 relief measure advanced by Congress--has allowed millions of seniors on Medicare to see their doctors over the past two years without leaving their homes. prgtoken By allowing these patients to receive the care they need remotely, we've been able to minimize transmission risk while maximizing safety for both patients and providers. prgtoken In my view, the expansion and widespread adoption of telehealth services is one of the few silver linings of COVID-19. prgtoken Americans across our country now know firsthand that by integrating technology with health care, we can bring care to underserved areas, reduce burdens on parents and caregivers, increase the efficiency of our health care system and, in many cases, save money: by ensuring that patients receive care swiftly, we can treat medical conditions early on--thereby warding off worse (and more expensive) complications down the road. prgtoken However, while the value of telehealth is particularly evident amidst a pandemic, its utility is not limited to the present circumstances. prgtoken It is critical that Congress extend telehealth flexibilities in Medicare beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency. prgtoken And that's what this bill does. prgtoken This bill includes numerous provisions of mine ensuring that seniors can continue to visit providers remotely, regardless of zip code, for two more years. It allows us to continue amassing and analyzing data, and sets the stage for telehealth to become a permanent part of the Medicare program--a goal I've long sought. prgtoken I want to thank the many, many colleagues of mine who have worked with me on this critical issue. prgtoken I urge my colleagues to vote yes.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Maria Cantwell (Democrat, WA) \u2014 2022-7-27

I come to the floor today to talk about the legislation before us and how it is an investment today for jobs tomorrow. prgtoken And I want to thank my colleague from Mississippi for his partnership on this legislation. It seems like a century ago that we had a markup in committee and passed this out--the science portion, which we are now voting on--24 to 4, more than a year ago. And yet here we are today, on the product of much negotiation, not just in our committee but in eight other committees--seven other committees. prgtoken We are here because we know that innovation is in the DNA of Americans, and we know that it helped us win the world wars; it helped us cure disease. We know it has helped create millions of jobs, and it has helped members of the business community on opposite sides of a phone call or an email connect to each other to get a product or a service. prgtoken So this bill embraces American innovation and our tradition of it, and I, too, encourage a ``yes'' vote. prgtoken After watching the COVID crisis mangle our supply chain and see semiconductors be a big part of inflation, the shortage of semiconductors has increased the cost of a used car by more than 40 percent, putting it out of reach of many families at a time when they just needed a car to drive to work. prgtoken So this bill is about making sure that we face our manufacturing challenges here at home and that we train and skill the scientists and the workers to get that done. prgtoken And so thanks start with Senators Schumer and Young for their hard work in introducing this legislation more than 2 years ago. Senator Schumer's great work with Senator Young on this was an eye-opening change in the way that we make investments in R&D. It was a concept novel then, but I think we have a lot of understanding of it now, and that is to move our R&D into faster translation into products and services. Why? Because the rest of the world is doing that and we need to hurry as well. prgtoken I also want to just point out that there are lots of contributions from Members in this bill: Senator Peters on AI scholarships, Senator Cortez Masto on national science technology strategy, Senator Rosen on critical minerals, Senator Sinema on our NASA authorization, Senator Warnock on semiconductor supply chains, Senators Brown and Coons on Manufacturing USA Institutes, Senator Ossoff on cyber security education grants, Senator Menendez on supply chain issues. So many, many things in this legislation were contributed by many different Members through a regular order process. prgtoken But let's get specific about it. There are about five or six things in this bill that really matter to our Nation at this critical moment. prgtoken First is a new mission at the National Science Foundation. That new mission is different because the National Science Foundation has been focused on basic research. So we are creating, for the first time, in a $20 billio
MORNING BUSINESS
Richard J. Durbin (Democrat, IL) \u2014 2022-7-27

it is not often one gets to experience and celebrate a living legend. But we have a chance today to do with a member of our Senate family. On February 27, 1984, an important part of the Senate community opened: the Senate Employees Child Care Center. There for that historic opening was a very special teacher, Ms. Phyllis Green. prgtoken Over the ensuing nearly four decades, Phyllis masterfully impacted the lives of so many students that passed through center. She helped them get started in their young, tender lives with humor, warmth, devotion, skill, and of course, great patience. prgtoken She is also something of a legend among the families on my staff whose children had the privilege of being taught by her--Wren, Rayn, Alex, Leo, Oliver, Avery, and Harry--so much so that even the ones who didn't have her for a teacher knew of her class. It is hard to imagine, but students that were in her early classes are now in their 40s. prgtoken Some years ago, during her 30th anniversary at the center, a number of former students, now adults, came back to celebrate with her, and there wasn't a dry eye in the room. Think about how many of us had a teacher who made an impact in our lives and the rare opportunity to go back as an adult to offer warm thanks for those memories. What a gift to reflect upon so many lives impacted during one's career, so much so that Phyllis's colleagues said during her final week that ``the Legendary, the one and only Ms. Phyllis is retiring.'' prgtoken In fact, one of them wrote a poem that aptly noted of Phyllis, ``Your patience, knowledge and guidance opened up so much potential. For the children and the parents, your being has been essential. . . . In the eyes of many, you are a living legend, A pillar of our community, an educator, a teammate, a friend.'' prgtoken On the 30th anniversary of the child care center, the former Senator Tom Harkin described its teachers and administrators ``as some of the unsung heroes of the Senate.'' I wholeheartedly agree and certainly Phyllis Green is one such hero. prgtoken I thank Phyllis for her incredible service to nearly four decades of Senate employee families and their children. You have made a real impact on our world.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE CHICANO HERITAGE MONTH
J. Luis Correa (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-7-27

. Madam , I rise today to proudly introduce legislation to recognize Chicano Heritage Month. prgtoken The Mexican American community has reclaimed ``Chicano'' to empower and uplift the Mexican-American identity. prgtoken The Chicanos of my district, the State of California, and America as a whole, have significantly contributed to the advancement of our country. Chicanos have aided in scientific advancement, such as the invention of the X-ray reflection microscope in 1948. Chicanos have made major strides in the category of space exploration, as Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic female astronaut. As of 2019, approximately 37,000,000 Chicano immigrants reside in the United States and make up about 61.4 percent of America's Latino population. prgtoken In my district, Chicanos make up an overwhelming majority of the city of Santa Ana, which became the first major city last year to recognize Augustas Chicano Heritage Month. prgtoken Mexican Americans in the United States deserve recognition for their aforementioned achievements and contributions to our country. Therefore, I am introducing the Chicano Month Resolution. This resolution will recognize August as Chicano Heritage Month and acknowledge the enhancement of diversity that the Chicano population provides for the United States.
SOUTH ASIAN HEART HEALTH AWARENESS AND RESEARCH ACT OF 2022
Judy Chu (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2022-7-27

. Madam , I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3771, the bipartisan South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, which will not only raise awareness about the prevalence of heart disease in the South Asian community but save lives across our country. prgtoken I thank Congresswoman Jayapal for introducing this very important bill. prgtoken Language barriers, stigma, a lack of data surrounding AANHPI health, and the rise in anti-Asian rhetoric and violence are just some of the challenges communities of color face in accessing healthcare. South Asian Americans, in particular, have four times the risk of heart disease compared to the general population. prgtoken The factors behind this epidemic of heart disease among this community are not understood, and, more importantly, preventative measures are rarely shared. This bill before us today will tackle these issues and help to reverse these frightening trends and better protect South Asian-American communities nationwide, as well as patients of all races and ethnicities. prgtoken Specifically, this bill will create heart health promotion grants at the Centers for Disease Control to develop culturally appropriate materials to promote heart health, so that no one loses out on lifesaving information just because of the language they speak. It would also establish a clearinghouse of information on heart health through the NIH and conduct research on cardiovascular disease and other heart ailments among communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, such as South Asian Americans. prgtoken I am proud to be a cosponsor of this legislation and have been proud to support its endorsement by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus which I chair. This bill is going to save lives, and we must pass it today.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Charles E. Schumer (Democrat, NY) \u2014 2022-7-27

this is a very good day for the American people, for American leadership, and for American prosperity in the 21st century. After years of hard work, the Senate is passing the largest investment in science, technology, and advanced manufacturing in decades. prgtoken This CHIPS and Science bill is going to create millions of good- paying jobs down the road. It will alleviate supply chains, it will help lower costs, and it prgtoken will protect America's national security interests. prgtoken All too often, our government and our businesses are accused of being too short term, but this is one of the most significant long-term thinking bills we have passed in a very long time. I told our caucus yesterday that our grandchildren will hold good-paying jobs in industries we can't even imagine because of what we are doing right now. prgtoken And we did it together, both sides cooperating in good faith on some truly difficult issues. I want to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their superb work on this legislation: my colleague Senator Young, with whom I originally authored the Endless Frontier Act, as well as Senator Cantwell, our conference chair, and Senators Wicker and Warner and Cornyn and Kelly. I also want to thank Senators Warnock, Brown, and Sinema for their help and Leader McConnell for his support as well as all members of the conference committee and all the individual Senators--just about every one of us--who helped shape this legislation. These are moments when the Senate is at its very best. prgtoken This is going to go down as one of the major bipartisan achievements of this Congress, along with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the recent gun safety law. The American people deserve to see more examples like this, of both sides coming together to do very, very big things that will leave a lasting impact on our country. prgtoken And I am confident that future generations will look back on the passage of this bill as a turning point for American leadership in the 21st century. And we are paying attention to all of America. We are making sure tech hubs will be located not just in the big, big megalopolises like San Francisco or New York City or Boston but in places like Buffalo and Syracuse and Rochester and Indianapolis and Omaha--not just major cities. prgtoken For decades, it was America's fierce commitment to scientific research, technological growth, and advanced manufacturing that made us the envy of the world. That funding that we put into science created the greatest laboratories, split the atom, spliced the gene, landed a man on the Moon, and unleashed the internet. We generated decades of American prosperity and fostered an innate sense of optimism in the American spirit. And we made the world a safer, more hospitable place for our democratic values. prgtoken Today, we face the great task of renewing and strengthening that spirit in this century, in a world
SOUTH ASIAN HEART HEALTH AWARENESS AND RESEARCH ACT OF 2022
Pramila Jayapal (Democrat, WA) \u2014 2022-7-27

. Madam , I thank Chairman Pallone for all the work he has done. I know he has a big API community in his district, so we appreciate his attention to these issues. prgtoken I am very proud to rise in support of my bipartisan bill, the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, and from the other side of the aisle, Representative Joe Wilson, as well as several other s who have cosponsored this bill and for leading on this issue with me. prgtoken Every 38 seconds, a person in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. It is the leading cause of death, regardless of gender, for most racial and ethnic groups in America. But within those groups, South Asian Americans have the highest death rate from heart disease nationwide. prgtoken Now, one of the things I love about Congress is that when we have representation of various diverse communities, we are able to bring up issues that our constituents raise to us or that we feel very viscerally. I first introduced this bill in 2017 after the mother of Ven Neralla, my then-legislative director and who is still a staff member here in Congress, tragically died suddenly of heart disease. As we started researching the issue what we learned is that South Asian Americans are four times more likely to develop heart disease than the general population. prgtoken As the first South Asian-American woman in the House of Representatives, I am aware of the barriers that our communities experience to address this epidemic. Much of our knowledge about the risks within this community is actually thanks to relatively new research and personal experience. We just don't exhibit the typical risk factors for heart disease, which hinders early diagnosis and prevention measures, not only within our own community but within the broader group of people who have heart disease. prgtoken So while my bill does focus on the South Asian community, it benefits all Americans, and it is careful in the bill--in working through language with s last year and in this Congress--to make sure that we have that multipronged approach. It is even more important as we continue to grapple with the lasting impacts of COVID-19. The American Heart Association says that heart disease will likely continue to kill more Americans than any other cause as `` . . . the influence of COVID-19 will directly and indirectly impact rates of cardiovascular disease prevalence and deaths for years to come. . . .'' prgtoken Ven's mom would have turned 80 this year. His family is just one of millions who have lost a loved one because of heart disease. But her death will not be in vain. This bill will help prevent other families from undergoing this same tragedy. By passing this bill, not only will we prevent deaths within the South Asian community, but we will also increase awareness and understanding of cardiovascular disease that prgtoken will benefit the health and well-bein
ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022
Mark Kelly (Democrat, AZ) \u2014 2022-7-27

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, and that following the prayer and the pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Executive Calendar No. 922, the nomination of Constance Milstein to be Ambassador to the Republic of Malta, as under the previous order; further, that at 1:45 p.m the Senate vote on confirmation of the Milstein nomination, with all other provisions of the previous order remaining in effect.
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS HEATH ROBINSON HONORING OUR PROMISE TO ADDRESS COMPREHENSIVE TOXICS ACT OF 2022--Resumed
Patty Murray (Democrat, WA) \u2014 2022-7-27

it has been nearly 60 years since the Supreme Court decided Griswold v. Connecticut and affirmed Americans' right to privacy and, with it, their right to contraception. So you would think this would be a settled issue, and for the vast majority of Americans, it is. The right to birth control is overwhelmingly popular. It turns out that people want to be able to control their own bodies and make their own decisions about starting a family. prgtoken Yet, as we just saw, somehow, in the year 2022, this is not a settled issue for politicians. We have seen some of my colleagues not only block this but try to deny reality, try to say this isn't an issue or claim that are somehow wasting time. prgtoken Well, that is pretty rich because I can't help but remember how we all heard some s saying the Supreme Court would not overturn Roe as well, how they tried to claim were ``overreacting'' even as they stacked our courts with anti-abortion judges and worked for decades to chip away at abortion rights. prgtoken Now we are seeing the nightmare we warned about become reality: women unable to control their own bodies and get the abortion care they need--a nightmare s tried to deny and are still trying to deny even as it happens, even as 10-year-olds are having to travel across State lines for an abortion after being raped, even as women are now being left bleeding for days, waiting for treatment for their miscarriage. prgtoken So when s say they support the right to birth control, my issue isn't simply that I am skeptical; it is that I know better. Let's be clear. When I say that I know better, I don't just mean in my gut; I mean I have heard s' own words. I am watching their own actions. prgtoken Justice Thomas said explicitly in his concurring opinion in Dobbs that he wants the Court to reconsider Griswold, which affirmed the right to contraception. The senior Senator from Tennessee said the Griswold decision was unsound. That alone would be scary enough, but s aren't just talking about undermining access to birth control, they are already taking action. Read the legislation from s in Idaho, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Michigan, which would, in fact, outlaw Plan B and IUDs. Talk to women who have already gone to the pharmacy, only to be denied their birth control or Plan B. Yes, this is already happening to people. Just last week, 195 House s voted against the Right to Contraception Act, and now today, they have blocked it in the Senate as well. prgtoken The evidence of where s actually stand on birth control is overwhelming. They aren't standing for women. They aren't standing for families. They aren't standing for a right nearly all Americans support. They are simply standing in the way. prgtoken I want to thank the junior Senator from Massachusetts, the junior Senator from Illi
HONORING REVEREND MARLENE FAYE WHITERABBIT HELGEMO
Sharice Davids (Democrat, KS) \u2014 2022-7-27

. Madam , I rise today to celebrate and honor the life of Reverend Marlene Faye Whiterabbit Helgemo. prgtoken Marlene was a powerful Ho-Chunk woman and strong leader recognized nationally for her commitment to her faith and family and her mentorship for so many. prgtoken When I was elected as one of the first two Native American women to serve in Congress, she was standing right beside me. prgtoken I was proud to call her an inspiration and mentor. I am positive so many others would say the same. prgtoken Her impact on our world and our lands goes far beyond her recognitions, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention a few of them. prgtoken Marlene was the first Native American woman to be ordained in the Lutheran Church. She was cofounder of the National Native American Boarding Schools Healing Coalition, which is working to understand and address the trauma created by the U.S. Indian boarding school policy. prgtoken Marlene leaves behind a legacy filled with love, compassion, and service to our community. Our hearts are with her family: her husband, Harvey; two daughters; and her grandchildren. prgtoken I am just one of many Ho-Chunks who will miss her sincerely, miss her wisdom, and we say thank you to Marlene.
MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS CERTAIN BILLS
Frederica S. Wilson (Democrat, FL) \u2014 2022-7-27

had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 401. members recorded pursuant to house resolution 8, 117th congress Babin (Jackson) Bass (Neguse) Blumenauer (Beyer) Bourdeaux (Correa) Brown (MD) (Trone) (Jeffries) Carter (TX) (Weber (TX)) Casten (Neguse) Cherfilus-McCormick (Neguse) Crist (Wasserman Schultz) DeSaulnier (Beyer) Evans (Beyer) Guthrie (Barr) Jones (Beyer) Kahele (Correa) Kirkpatrick (Pallone) Meeks (Jeffries) Moore (WI) (Beyer) Payne (Pallone) Ruppersberger (Trone) Rush (Bishop (GA)) Sires (Pallone) Stevens (Kuster) Stewart (Wenstrup) Taylor (Fallon) Thompson (CA) (Beyer) Thompson (MS) (Bishop (GA)) Vargas (Correa) Walorski (Banks) Williams (GA) (Neguse) Wilson (SC) (Norman)