Ed Perlmutter

Mr. PERLMUTTER

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Jasmine Torres for receiving the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. Jasmine Torres is a 12th grader at Vantage Point High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Jasmine Torres is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Jasmine Torres for winning the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Lynch).

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1602) to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to jointly establish a digital asset working group, and for other purposes.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Kentucky for his work on this bill and his input on the card processing piece of the legislation. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer). He has put the effort together across a whole range of cannabis issues. I thank him for his steadfast work on this subject.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record these endorsements for the SAFE Banking Act, including from the American Bankers Association, the American Council of Independent Laboratories, the American Council of Life Insurers, the American Financial Services Association, the American Land Title Association, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, the Arizona Dispensaries Association, the California Cannabis Industry Association, and the National Armored Car Association. It goes on forever. I am not going to list all of these. There are about 50 different endorsements. H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act of 2021--Endorsements American Bankers Association; American Council of Independent Laboratories; American Council of Life Insurers; American Financial Services Association; American Land Title Association; American Property Casualty Insurance Association; American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp; Arizona Dispensaries Association; California Cannabis Industry Association; California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues; Cannabis Business Association of Illinois; Colorado Bankers Association; Colorado Municipal League; Credit Union National Association; Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers; Electronic Transactions Association; Independent Community Bankers of America; Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America; Law Enforcement Action Partnership; Mountain West Credit Union Association; National Armored Car Association; National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies; National Association of Professional Insurance Agents; National Association of Realtors. National Cannabis Roundtable; National Cannabis Industry Association; National Medicinal Cannabis Coalition; National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws; Minority Cannabis Business Association; Policy Center for Public Health & Safety; Reinsurance Association of America; Rural County Representatives of California; The Real Estate Roundtable; United Food and Commercial Workers; U.S. Cannabis Council; U.S. Hemp Roundtable; Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association; TerrAscend USA; NUG, Inc.; Cresco Labs; 4Front Ventures; Terrapin Care Station; Full Spectrum Omega, Inc.; National Association of State Treasurers; Four Attorneys General from Colorado, the District of Columbia, North Dakota, and Ohio; 21 Governors from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; 51 state and territory banking associations.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from North Carolina. To his point that there is a broader discussion that has to take place, the purpose of this bill is a public safety purpose. Its purpose is to keep people from being killed, from being robbed, and from being assaulted. That is within the Financial Services Committee arena because, at this point, the cannabis industry and the people who serve it in one way or another have to deal in cash, which really creates the potential for the robberies, for the murders, and for the assaults. We have been able to gather a lot of support for this. I mentioned the bankers, the credit unions, the insurance industry, the cannabis industry, obviously, the real estate industry, the armored cars, and the minority cannabis industry. Law enforcement is supportive of this. We have the National Treasurers Association, 21 Governors, and attorneys general because they know this is a public safety matter and that we really need to address it. We have been working on it for some time, as the gentleman from North Carolina mentioned, but we need to get this to the Senate. They need to take whatever action they want to take, but we have to make our communities and these businesses safer. The SAFE Banking Act is about public safety. Our bill is narrowly tailored to get cash off the streets and improve public safety. I thank my lead cosponsors on this bill, Representatives Velazquez, Stivers, and Davidson, and all of my colleagues who have listened to me talk about the need to address this problem for the last 8 years. I also thank the staff of the Committee on Financial Services, the staff from my lead cosponsors, and my own staff, who put so much time into this bill. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on the SAFE Banking Act, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Faith Walker for receiving the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. Faith Walker is a 7th grader at Bennett Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Faith Walker is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Faith Walker for winning the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1528) to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, and for other purposes.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. In closing, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1528, which will help prevent corporate insiders from using inside information to rig the game in their favor at the expense of investors and the integrity of our markets. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Henry Leopold Strauss of Denver, Colorado who passed away on April 8, 2021. Henry was born in Germany in 1927. As Hitler was rising to power his family fled for Spain, then ultimately Denmark. After immigrating to New York in 1937 Henry moved to Denver in 1939. A graduate of East High School and the University of Colorado, Henry obtained a real estate broker's license and opened Strauss Realty. Henry and his first wife, Florence, married in 1958 and spent nearly four decades together before Florence passed away in 1995. Henry was a strong advocate of civic engagement and was active in Democratic politics and a number of community organizations including the Rotary Club and the Council on Foreign Relations. Henry also served for 22 years on the Metropolitan State University Foundation Board. An avid traveler, Henry was crossing the globe well into his 80s with his second wife, Joan. Henry had a particular appreciation for China and made a impressive total of 26 trips there over the years. In 1995, Henry set up the Florence G. Strauss Indigenous Medicine Collection Fund to collect books related to complementary health practices and indigenous therapies around the world. This collection became Henry's greatest pride and joy over the past 25 years and currently contains over 4,000 columns. Henry was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Joan, his son Andy, and daughters Pam and Mimi, and his grandchildren Abbie, Emily, Emma, and Edie. I am deeply grateful for his lifetime of service to our community.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Sydney Huyser for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Sydney Huyser is a student at Arvada High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Sydney Huyser is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their I ives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Sydney Huyser for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Vincent Vigil for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Vincent Vigil is a student at Drake Middle School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Vincent Vigil is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Vincent Vigil for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Elias Vaughns for receiving the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. Elias Vaughns is a 6th grader at Pinnacle Charter School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Elias Vaughns is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Elias Vaughns for winning the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Adelaide Romo Sonneman for receiving the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. Adelaide Romo Sonneman received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Adelaide Romo Sonneman is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Adelaide Romo Sonneman for winning the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Trevor Figaszewski for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Trevor Figaszewski is a student at Arvada K-8 and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Trevor Figaszewski is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Trevor Figaszewski for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Anabel Martinez for receiving the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. Anabel Martinez is an 11th grader at Northglenn High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Anabel Martinez is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Anabel Martinez for winning the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Sydney Harper for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Sydney Harper is a student at Three Creeks K-8 and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Sydney Harper is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Sydney Harper for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Trey Bellamy for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Trey Bellamy is a student at Arvada High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Trey Bellamy is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Trey Bellamy for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Tayler Paine for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Tayler Paine is a student at Arvada West H.S. and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Tayler Paine is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Tayler Paine for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Cheyenne Myla Verhaeghe for receiving the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. Cheyenne Myla Verhaeghe is a 12th grader at Thornton High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Cheyenne Myla Verhaeghe is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Cheyenne Myla Verhaeghe for winning the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Sakara Two Eagles for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Sakara Two Eagles is a student at Oberon Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Sakara Two Eagles is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Sakara Two Eagles for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Sunil Gupta for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Sunil Gupta is a student at Arvada High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Sunil Gupta is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Sunil Gupta for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Oscar De La Rosa for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Oscar De La Rosa is a student at Jefferson Jr./Sr. H.S. and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Oscar De La Rosa is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Oscar De La Rosa for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Romely Carreon for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Romely Carreon is a student at Drake Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Romely Carreon is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Romely Carreon for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.