Carolyn Maloney

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4200) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 321 South 1st Street in Montrose, Colorado, as the ``Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office''.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 4200, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 3105) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the ``Richard G. Lugar Post Office''.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4894) to amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, to require the budget justifications and appropriation requests of agencies be made publicly available, as amended.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The bill before us, the Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act, is a commonsense, good government measure every Member should support. It would require the congressional budget justification documents that agencies prepare for congressional committees to be posted online in a centralized, searchable database. This would make these detailed plain-language explanations of how agencies plan to spend taxpayer dollars more accessible to the public. I thank Representatives Mike Quigley and Doug Collins for their work on this bill. Representative Quigley, in particular, has a long history as a strong advocate of transparency in the operations of the Federal Government. Representative Quigley is the founder and chair of the bipartisan Congressional Transparency Caucus, which shines a light on the importance of government transparency and accountability. This legacy of championing good government stems from his time serving as Cook County Commissioner where government reform was one of his major legislative priorities. H.R. 4894 builds on the work of the committee to improve government transparency by allowing the public to more easily learn how Federal agencies spend their taxpayer dollars. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman from Pennsylvania has no further speakers, I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of S. 2193, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Senators Gary Peters and Rob Portman for their bipartisan work on this commonsense, forward-thinking measure, as well as Congressman Ro Khanna and Anthony Gonzalez for championing a companion bill in the House. The SmartPay Program operated by the General Services Administration is the world's largest commercial payment program, serving over 560 Federal entities. It also is used for the fuel, maintenance, and repair of the government-wide commercial fleet. With that size and reach comes impact and opportunity. SmartPay actively supports the goal of incorporating electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles into this fleet, yet it is not clear that it can be used to pay for charging electric vehicles. S. 2193 would reinforce this goal by requiring GSA to issue guidance clarifying that authorized Federal employees can pay for charging electric vehicles using SmartPay, just as they can for refueling conventional motor vehicles. The Federal Government must lead the way in embracing technology and innovations that address society's gravest threats. Climate change is at the top of that list, challenging us all to do better. If we can rise to this challenge by investing in strategic industries, workforce training, and solutions, we can rise from this crisis as a safer, stronger, more prosperous Nation. I am firmly committed to cutting-edge, solutions-oriented policies that support our progress toward a Federal fleet of the future that is clean, green, and efficient. Mr. Speaker, I applaud S. 2193 for its important contribution toward this goal, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representatives Kelly and Hurd for introducing the bill before us, which has garnered strong support from both sides of the aisle. As technology evolves rapidly, this bill will help safeguard our Federal workforce, systems, and data from the very real cyber threats posed by the commonplace, everyday devices and items that make up the Internet of Things. Since 2014, there have been more devices connected to our networks and in use than there are people on this planet. Our committee has conducted extensive work this Congress to address the silent war of cyberattacks that American governments, companies, and citizens face on a daily basis. Reports indicate that 25 percent of those attacks target these types of devices. Without adequate standards and protections in place, these devices can be compromised, hijacked, and utilized for surveillance, disruption, denial-of-service, or ransomware attacks. Currently, there are no national standards to ensure the security of these connected devices. H.R. 1668 would establish minimum cybersecurity standards for such devices that are owned by the Federal Government, based on guidelines set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This bill will also require contractors or vendors to notify the Federal Government if devices in Federal use have a known or suspected security vulnerability. H.R. 1668 recognizes that protecting our Nation from cyber threats is an ongoing interactive process that requires established baseline standards and constant vigilance. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Kelly). Representative Kelly from Illinois is an outstanding member of our Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman has no further speakers, I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 1668, as amended, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2575) to authorize an AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank Representative McNerney and former Ranking Member Meadows for introducing the Artificial Intelligence in Government Act. As the Federal Government faces historic challenges and resource constraints due to the coronavirus pandemic, artificial intelligence can provide innovative solutions to help agencies fulfill their missions and is critical to broader IT modernization efforts. H.R. 2575 would codify the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at the General Services Administration, advancing the acquisition and implementation of AI technologies throughout the Federal Government by providing expertise, best practices, and support. The bill would improve cohesion and competency around Federal use and adoption of AI by requiring agencies that use or plan to use such technologies to submit a memorandum to the Director of OMB demonstrating compliance with relevant guidelines. It also would require the Office of Personnel Management to evaluate AI skills needed in the Federal workforce and to provide an up-to-date occupational series for these skills. If we are to maintain our leadership and competitive edge globally, America must prioritize these mission-critical capabilities and their strategic implementation across Federal agencies. We also must ensure that AI is deployed with an unwavering commitment to cybersecurity, data security and integrity, ethics, privacy, and the protection of the constitutional rights of our citizens. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from California (Mr. McNerney).

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues in consideration of H.R. 5317, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 315 Addicks Howell Road in Houston, Texas, as the Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office Building. Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal was born in Punjab, India, before his parents decided to emigrate to Houston, Texas. Before joining the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Dhaliwal owned a successful trucking business. It was his sense of duty and a desire to build a bridge between the department and the Houston area Sikh community that compelled him to join the Sheriff's office. He joined the force as a detention officer in 2009 and was later deputized and graduated to the rank of patrol deputy. He was assigned to northwest Harris County where he would stay for the rest of his career. Deputy Dhaliwal was the first observant Sikh to serve in the Harris County Sheriff's Office and was one of the first observant Sikhs in Texas to receive an accommodation to observe his religion while serving as a police officer. He served with distinction and was a shining example of the important contributions that religious minorities make to our country. Deputy Dhaliwal also spent countless hours volunteering for Sikh communities across the Nation. Tragically, he was shot and killed while conducting a routine traffic stop. He was only 42 years old and is survived by his wife and three children. Naming a post office in his honor is a fitting tribute to a man who served selflessly, made the ultimate sacrifice for his community, and left this country a better place. I would like to thank the honorable Member from Texas, Representative Fletcher, for this legislation to honor a dedicated public servant and trailblazer for the rights of religious minorities. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the distinguished gentlewoman from the great State of Texas (Mrs. Fletcher). I congratulate my friend on this bill.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 5317, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues in consideration of H.R. 4672 to designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California, as the Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building. Petty Officer Axelson was born June 25, 1976, in Cupertino, California. He was raised locally and graduated from Monta Vista High School in 1994. Petty Officer Axelson attended California State University at Chico and graduated with a degree in political science. He joined the Navy in 2000 and went on to earn a position as a member of its elite special warfare team, the SEALs. Only a few short months after he was deployed to Afghanistan, Petty Officer Axelson and two other members of his unit were ambushed and killed by enemy forces in June of 2005. The surviving member of his team would go on to write the book ``Lone Survivor'' that depicts the courageous actions of the four SEALs on that day. Petty Officer Axelson was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the second highest military award for valor in the United States. Naming a post office in his honor will serve as a tribute to a true American hero taken from us far too soon. I would like to thank Representative Khanna, a distinguished member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for this legislation to honor this American hero. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I now close urging passage of H.R. 4672. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues in consideration of H.R. 5597 to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 305 Northwest 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the Clara Luper Post Office Building. Clara Luper made her mark in a time when people of color could not even walk through the front door of Oklahoma City businesses. She had a vision for equality, a heart for service, and a commitment to justice. She knew that Oklahoma and this country could be a place where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and humanity. In August of 1958, Ms. Luper and 14 of her NAACP youth council students organized one of America's first sit-ins when they entered Katz Drug Store in Oklahoma City to order a hamburger and a Coke. They were denied service but refused to leave. Though they were verbally and physically assaulted, they persisted. Within days of the sit-in, Katz Drug Stores integrated their lunch counters not just in Oklahoma City, but in three other States as well. Her initiative helped inspire the 1961 Greensboro, North Carolina, sit-in at the Woolworth's lunch counter, which fueled momentum within the civil rights movement. Ms. Luper continued her fight for freedom. She was arrested 26 times, integrated the history department at the University of Oklahoma by becoming its first African-American graduate of the master's program and worked tirelessly across the State in pursuit of her vision for justice. We should commemorate this heroine of the civil rights movement by naming a post office in her honor. Mr. Speaker, I thank the honorable gentlewoman and my very good friend from Oklahoma, Representative Horn, for this legislation to honor a heroine of the civil rights movement. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from the great State of Oklahoma (Ms. Kendra S. Horn).