Dean Phillips

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I thank my friend, the gentlewoman from New York, for organizing tonight and for inspiring rising generations of Americans, including my own daughters, to dream bigger and to do better. I want to start my remarks by addressing those who have belittled, dismissed, minimized, or criticized anyone who has experienced trauma of any type, at any time, in any form. To you, I say I take pity on you, and I say shame on you. I was in this very room on January 6 when the insurrection began. I was 1 of 20 colleagues up in the gallery, just over my shoulder, who had to take cover behind our seats, on the floor, and struggle to activate our gas masks, the whizzing sounds, the collective whizzing sounds in this room, which none of us will ever forget. We know the sound of the breaking glass, of the screams, and of the furniture being moved in front of the doors. We know the feeling of being trapped in this room and believing that being taken hostage may be the best-case scenario. We know what it feels like, searching for something, anything, with which to defend ourselves, and realizing a pencil is about all we had. We know what it feels like thinking that it is a real possibility that we would not see our families and loved ones again. We won't forget. We won't forget. But I am not here this evening to seek sympathy or just to tell my story--rather, to make a public apology. Recognizing that we were sitting ducks in this room, as the Chamber was about to be breached, I screamed to my colleagues to follow me across the aisle to the Republican side of the Chamber so that we could blend in--so that we could blend in--for I felt that the insurrectionists who were trying to break down the doors right here would spare us if they simply mistook us for Republicans. But within moments, I recognized that blending in was not an option available to my colleagues of color. So, I am here tonight to say to my brothers and sisters in Congress, and all around our country: I am sorry. I am sorry, for I had never understood, really understood, what privilege really means. It took a violent mob of insurrectionists and a lightning bolt moment in this very room, but now I know. Believe me, I really know. I want to close with an invitation, a hopeful invitation at that, to everybody watching or listening. Whether you experienced January 6 right here in this room; whether you were barricaded in an office across the street; or whether, like most Americans, you experienced it through a television screen, please do not allow that day to change you for the worse. Rather, please find something in it to improve yourself, to improve our country, and to improve our world. I surely did, and I hope you will join me.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor my dear friend and colleague, Representative Harley Rouda, on the occasion of his 59th birthday today. Congressman Rouda is as passionate as he is principled, and a reliable voice of reason during very unreasonable times. In celebrating him today, I am reminded of the words of Teddy Roosevelt, who wrote: It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who was actually in the arena, who actually strives to do the deeds, and spends himself in a worthy cause. Mr. Speaker, just like the former President, I know that Harley's place will always be in the arena and never on the sidelines. Annalise joins my family and yours--Kaira, Trace, Avery, Shea, and Dylan--in wishing Harley a happy and healthy birthday and a whole lot of love.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, the foundation of America's greatness stems from its remarkable ability--our remarkable ability--to meet the moment during times of crisis. Whether our foremothers and forefathers faced threats from overseas, economic depressions, natural disasters, or attacks on our own soil, they rose to the occasion. They met the moment, and history shined favorably upon their legacies. And now it is our turn. The pandemic is an enemy that has already killed 276,000 of our neighbors across the Nation, and by the time it is over, it will have likely claimed more lives--American lives--than World War II. Families are hungry, restaurants and businesses are closing, millions are unemployed, and each one of them is waiting on us. But common ground has been found, my friends. A bipartisan, bicameral framework awaits our action. Time is short, the need is great, and I implore that we all come together and get it done.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, it is with profound sadness and great affection that I rise today to celebrate the extraordinary life of Sid Hartman, a Minnesota sports pioneer and giant in journalism who passed away last week at the age of 100. A child of Jewish immigrant parents who grew up in North Minneapolis in the 1920s, Sid sold newspapers on downtown street corners-- unwittingly beginning what would become a 75-year career in the news business. His first column in the Star Tribune was published on September 11, 1945--just days after the end of WWII--and by the time he published his last column for the Minneapolis Star Tribune on October 18, 2020, his total number of bylines reached 21,235. I was first introduced to Sid by my great-grandfather at a Vikings game at the old Met Stadium in the mid 1970s. I was a star-struck kid, meeting sports royalty that rivaled my idols, Fran Tarkenton, Chuck Foreman, and Alan Page. And from the time I could read, Sid's column was a staple of my mornings for my entire life. Sid Hartman had the audacity to dream big. As an entrepreneurial young journalist, he helped bring the Detroit Gems to Minneapolis in 1947, where they became the Minneapolis Lakers and established a National Basketball Association championship dynasty--winning five titles in six years with such greats as George Mikan, Elgin Baylor, and future Vikings head coach, Bud Grant. A superfan of all things Minnesota, Sid was our sports documentarian and historian, and saw teams, arenas and stadiums come and go over 75 years. He covered the Millers, the Twins, the North Stars, the Wild, the Vikings, the Lakers, the Timberwolves, and his beloved Minnesota Gophers. He taught us to love sports and sports personalities and reported with fairness and fortitude. Between the games, news conferences, and award ceremonies for Minnesota's sports teams, Sid was always easy to spot with his old black tape recorder and address book overflowing with numbers for his thousands of ``close, personal friends.'' Defying his age and ever adapting to new sports, new teams, and new technologies, he kept up his writing pace even after his 100th birthday. In a column celebrating his milestone birthday, he said, ``I have followed the advice that if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. Even at 100 I can say I still love what I do.'' What a lesson for all of us. Sid was a loving father and grandfather. His son, Chad Hartman, followed him into the world of sports, and they served alongside each other at WCCO-AM radio for years. Friends, family and community meant the world to him, and his integrity and fairness opened doors and generated scoops that few could rival. Sid's contributions to the sports culture of Minnesota are unmatched and indelible. He made the Twin Cities big league towns, and touched countless lives along the way. It was an honor and privilege to know him and to devour his column every morning for decades. Perhaps from heaven he can help the Vikings win the elusive Super Bowl he was never able to celebrate over the course of 60 seasons. Minnesota and I will miss Sid Hartman, and our entire delegation joins me in sharing our heartfelt condolences with Sid's family, loved ones, fellow sports journalists, and friends.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge a ``yes'' vote, a unanimous ``yes'' vote, on Mr. Malinowski's resolution. Quite frankly, I cannot believe that I have to stand on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to issue these remarks. Every one of us here swore the very same oath to defend our Nation from enemies, both foreign and domestic. QAnon is a dangerous enemy, a dangerous enemy lurking right within our borders that must be forcefully and, again, unanimously condemned. What they propagate is not real. Their baseless conspiracy theories, lies, and fearmongering are creating something, however, that is very real. And that is division; it is hate; and if left unaddressed, violence against fellow Americans. Just this week alone, my dear friend, Representative Malinowski, has received numerous death threats for simply condemning QAnon. Representative Spanberger, a former CIA officer, has been labeled a terrorist. And how could we forget Representatives Scalise and Giffords both being shot during the last number of years by deranged people? Every one of you here knows the very lives of our colleagues are now at risk. So who is going to speak against it? Has hate really become a partisan issue? Is reality really up for debate? I applaud my friend, my dear friend, Representative Riggleman, who has spoken very forcefully and immediately against QAnon. I know others are following suit. But those who don't, for those who do not, what reason could you possibly have to remain silent? My friends, we are all Americans, every single one of us. And Americans are looking to us right now to model principled, thoughtful, decent leadership at this increasingly fragile time in our history. And history shall be our judge.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Marchant and Chairman Deutch for their principled leadership on the Ethics Committee and for their reflections on our solemn duties of self-discipline, self-accountability, and self-governance. There is no joy in reprimanding one of our colleagues, for a transgression by one of us is a stain on all of us. Whether one takes an oath of office as a politician, a police officer, or a public official, we are duty-bound to hold ourselves to the highest standards of conduct and serve as role models for our Nation. During a remarkably difficult and divisive period of American history, I am proud to have chaired a bipartisan investigative subcommittee comprised of two Republicans--Representatives Bill Flores and John Katko--and two Democrats--Representative Jamie Raskin and me. On most days, an aisle separates us, but there was not a moment of distance between us during our work on this subcommittee. From day one, we were unified and unwavering in our pursuit of truth and commitment to objectivity, none of which would have been possible without the remarkable, nonpartisan Ethics Committee staff, who conducted this investigation with integrity, professionalism, and extraordinary patience. For that, the entire House joins me in expressing gratitude to Tom Rust, Brittney Pescatore, Janet Foster, Zeke Ross, Danielle Appleman, and Caroline Taylor for their principled service and diligent work. In closing, it is my hope that every one of our colleagues takes the time to read our report, reflect on the lessons of this case, and recommit to acting creditably on the people's House and the values on which it stands.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a father, an American, and a Congressman in support of H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. I rise today as a father because healthcare is personal. I know the pain of caring for a sick child. My daughter, Pia, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma when she was just 14 years old. Parents and children who have been through the fear, the hospitalizations, the chemotherapy, and the years of anxiety-evoking follow-ups know the nightmare all too well because they have lived it. But Pia and our family are among the lucky ones. She survived cancer and is now a thriving 20-year-old pursuing her college studies. And I know how lucky I was to be at Pia's bedside during the toughest days and to do so without worrying about how I was going to pay her medical bills. I know, in fact, we all know that this is not the case for too many American families throughout our country. We need this legislation because it will lower healthcare costs, costs that are the very highest in the entire world, yet our outcomes are mid-pack. In the United States of America, we should have the highest quality care in the world, the most efficient delivery of care in the world, and the best value in the world. In the United States of America, the wealthiest nation in the entire world, no one should have to choose between seeing their doctor or seeing food on their table--no one. I rise today as an American because healthcare is patriotic. I am sick and tired of Americans paying more money for less quality than other nations. And I am sick and tired of Americans paying more money for the very same lifesaving medications than patients in other countries. Americans are getting ripped off, and we, every single one of us in this Chamber, can do something about it. Ensuring that every American has access to high-quality and affordable healthcare and medications is indeed a moral decision, but it is also an economic decision. Let's not kid ourselves. We do not have a healthcare system in our country; we have a sick care system. And it is not even a system, which has made the epic failure of our Nation's COVID response even more glaring. You see, we tolerate, even condone, incentives for procedures over prevention and profit over people. It is costing us billions of dollars and bankrupting thousands of families and, surely, costing American lives. We need this legislation because there is meaningful economic and societal value in ensuring that every American enjoys healthcare coverage no matter their age, their race, their gender, their ZIP Code, their income, or their condition. I rise today as a Congressman because finding common ground, building consensus, and fixing our broken healthcare system is my job. I am on a mission to inspire collaboration in this Chamber and restore Americans' faith in government, and I cannot imagine a better place to begin than healthcare. Let's rise to this moment and improve it together. Mr. Speaker, we need this legislation because it will help all Americans, not red State or blue State Americans, but all Americans. We need this legislation because no one in this country, Republican, Democrat, independent, or otherwise, thinks that our healthcare system is working. We need this legislation because healthcare is collective, and this pandemic presents an extraordinary opportunity to build a true health system in this country. COVID-19 has taught us that one's health and well-being are directly dependent on the health and well-being of one's entire community. We are in this together, and we must take care of one another together. We need this legislation because whether it is my daughter, Pia, a cancer survivor, or Cindy with diabetes in Eden Prairie or Nikki with MS in Brooklyn Park or every single mother in our country who has ever given birth to a child, preexisting conditions are part of being human and should never be a barrier to care. We need to pass this legislation because it is personal, it is patriotic, and it is our job. I am grateful to my colleagues in this House for doing so yesterday, and I call on our colleagues in the Senate to join us in ensuring a healthier and more equitable future for every single American.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman Velazquez for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about truth. Now, you would think that truth would not be up for debate in this Chamber, yet here we stand literally debating my bill, the TRUTH Act, which simply injects transparency and accountability into the very largest expenditure of taxpayer money in American history. That is it. There is no hidden agenda, just a straightforward requirement for the Small Business Administration to publish information about how Federal relief dollars are flowing and where they are going. And that truth should be important to every American: business owners and patrons, bankers and borrowers, Republicans and Democrats. We cannot accept a situation in which bigger businesses with access to other sources of liquidity are pushing to the front of the line at the expense of those with the greatest need, particularly minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses that are struggling the very most during the pandemic. I won't accept it. I am on a mission to restore Americans' faith in their government. But trust is earned by action, not by words. So I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting the TRUTH Act, in allowing the American people to see where their money is going and in ensuring that businesses that need relief the most are getting it. They say that sunlight is the best disinfectant, and we could surely use more of it here.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Velazquez; Ranking Member Chabot; my colleague, Mr. Roy from Texas, who has spent a lot of time in the political foxhole with me from the very beginning of this initiative; and all who have helped get the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act to the floor. But I want to spend my time today letting my constituents speak for themselves. For more than 43 years, Minnesotans have celebrated birthdays and Little League wins over burgers and cheese curds at Lions Tap, a family-owned restaurant in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, until COVID- 19 changed everything. My team spoke with Bert, owner of Lions Tap, and when we asked for feedback about his experience with the Payroll Protection Program, he said this: ``We definitely need the PPP. The problem is that because our business is a restaurant, we are not able to open it up fully where we could hire our entire staff back under the conditions of the loan. It is imperative that we are allowed forgiveness for expenses beyond the original 8-week period. We also need to loosen up the restrictions of nonpayroll expenses beyond the 25 percent. The complexities of balancing staying open or closing will be determined by what the government will be able to change on the PPP in this bill.'' Bert is not alone. On a Zoom call last month, a barber who rents a chair in a Brooklyn Park barber salon told me exactly the same thing. I also talked with Mike, who owns a few hotels in Minnesota and is being forced to make lose-lose decisions about how to pay his employees and his mortgage while their rooms sit empty. Mike said this: ``The government stepped in with the Paycheck Protection Program, but it was a one-size-fits-all approach that didn't really help industries like hospitality. We could pay our employees but not our mortgages. The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act will do for small businesses what the PPP could not.'' John from Maple Grove, who owns a handful of beloved wood-fired pizza joints in Minnesota, is also feeling the heat from a lengthening crisis. He told me: ``We are very appreciative of the PPP loan we received but would have no way to qualify for any material forgiveness given the impossibility of rehiring our entire workforce while our stores are closed. If the loan is not forgiven, we do not foresee our business returning to any meaningful positive cash flow until a vaccine is developed or the virus impact weakens and would likely not have funds to repay any loan principal in that time.'' Justin, who has a small gym in Chanhassen, and Ryan, who owns Frenchies nail salon, are reporting the exact same problems. The outpouring of feedback has been as clear as it has been enormous. Mr. Speaker, today is not about us. It is not about which side secures the biggest win or who gets the credit. It is about delivering the relief that small business owners across Minnesota and this Nation are asking for. It is about doing our job. At its core, representation begins with listening, and these stories paint a very clear picture. Our small business owners, the institutions of our Main Streets and the glue of our communities, are asking us to take action to solve problems and to engage in some good old-fashioned teamwork. I am grateful to my colleague, Mr. Chip Roy from Texas, for joining me in that very spirit as the coauthor of this bill and to the growing coalition of support that we built around the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act. This bill will help people in the ways that they need, and we have not a moment to lose. Mr. Speaker, if you don't want to take my word for it, just listen to the millions of our country's shopkeepers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners all around the country. Or listen to our 11 million restaurant employees. Or just take it from Bert, the owner of Lions Tap, who said that the heartbeat of America is small business, and we need your help to survive.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5338) to authorize the Secretary of State to pursue public- private partnerships, innovative financing mechanisms, research partnerships, and coordination with international and multilateral organizations to address childhood cancer globally, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam 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 H.R. 5338.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the measure before us is a wonderful bipartisan bill written by Ranking Member McCaul and supported by Chairman Engel. Every year, more than 300,000 children from all around the world are diagnosed with childhood cancer, and their lives are instantly turned upside down. Among them is my very own daughter, Pia, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma when she was 14 years old. While she has since been cured and is among the very lucky ones, as a father, I know all too well the horror that devastates way too many families around the world every single day. The Global Hope Act works to leverage the resources developed in the United States to explore public-private partnerships in the fight against childhood cancer all around the globe. It calls on the Secretary of State to coordinate these activities across the executive branch on this very important initiative and to submit a report assessing current efforts and future opportunities to end such heart-wrenching suffering. This is a good and very commonsense bill to expand the global fight against childhood cancer. I commend the ranking member for his outstanding work on this issue, and I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting it. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Speier), my friend and co-chair of the Childhood Cancer Caucus.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume for the purpose of closing. Madam Speaker, childhood cancer is devastating; yet, many types can now be treated effectively and at relatively low cost. It is incumbent on all of us to make sure the United States' policy is working toward this end and doing what we can to stop the suffering. The Global Hope Act is a good measure that leverages the resources developed here in the United States to explore public/private partnerships to fight childhood cancer all around the globe. I am very grateful to Ranking Member McCaul for his dedication and tireless work on this cause. I am proud to support this, and I urge all my fellow Members to do the same. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 752) supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam 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 H. Res. 752.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, since November, Iranian protesters have flooded the streets, demonstrating against corruption, high fuel, and high food prices. Protests flared up in recent weeks after the government of Iran took responsibility for downing a Ukrainian airliner after, of course, initially denying it. Peaceful protesters have been met with violence and brutality from the Iranian regime. Over 1,500 people have been killed, and thousands more injured. For decades, this has been the horrifying standard practice of the regime, heinous human rights abuses and significant corruption, even targeting Iranian dissidents abroad. We must send a clear message now to the protesters that we stand with them. Today's resolution shows that solidarity; that we stand for the rights of the Iranian people to free expression, and we condemn the regime for its crimes. Today, we urge the President and the Secretary of State to work with the international community to ensure that violations of human rights are part of all formal and informal, multilateral or bilateral discussions with and regarding Iran. Sending a strong message of support is important, but the United States must do more to help the Iranian protesters. The administration should help the Iranian people access free and uninterrupted internet, including broadening General License D-1, the Treasury Department's license of personal communication devices and software that helps Iranians access the free flow of information. The administration should also welcome, not deny, Iranian visitors to the United States, because giving Iranians an opportunity to experience our great country for themselves is the best way to counter anti- American sentiment and fear. There is much that we can do to help the protesters, and we must start today with this resolution. I urge all my colleagues to join me in passing this great measure. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Deutch), the author of this important resolution, and the chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz), my friend.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume for the purpose of closing. Madam Speaker, Iranian people want the same thing that Americans want: peace, opportunity, and security. It is critical that we now support the peaceful protestors in Iran today. Today's resolution shows that we stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in their struggle against the cruelty of their regime, and I hope all Members will join me in supporting this important measure. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4331) to modify and reauthorize the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 4331.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman McGovern, along with Mr. Smith, Mr. Suozzi, and Mr. Meadows, for authoring this very important bill to update U.S. policies that support the preservation of Tibetan culture and faith as well as the environment of the Tibetan Plateau, which is vital not just to the Tibetan people, but also to the Himalayan ecosystem. I also thank Speaker Pelosi, who has been a tireless champion of the Tibetan people for many years. She has a long history of shining a spotlight on human rights abuses in China and has ensured that this Chamber does its part to defend our values. The Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 updates existing legislation from 2002 to make sure our policies keep pace with the challenges facing Tibet today. This legislation comes at a very critical time for the Tibetan people as they seek to preserve their cultural and religious identity. The Chinese Government has repeatedly asserted that it has a role to play in the selection of the next Dalai Lama. This is analogous to the Government of Italy announcing that it can ignore Catholic tradition and unilaterally decide who the next Pope should be. Such disregard for the Tibetan faith is an undue violation of international religious freedoms. This bill sends a very clear message to Chinese officials that, if they interfere in the selection process for a future Dalai Lama or other Tibetan Buddhist leader, they can be sanctioned by the United States for violating human rights. The Tibetan Policy and Support Act also reauthorizes programs to preserve Tibetan culture and environment. The Tibetan Plateau is home to 10 major Asian river systems feeding 10 different Asian states, and these resources are being threatened by large-scale hydroelectric projects. These rivers are of immense importance to the livelihood of not only Tibetan communities, but also the nearly 2 billion people in South and East Asia. I urge all Members to join me in supporting this very good measure to continue underscoring our support for the Tibetan people. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary, Washington, DC, January 10, 2020. Hon. Eliot L. Engel, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Engel: This is to advise you that the Committee on the Judiciary has now had an opportunity to review the provisions in H.R. 4331, the ``Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019'' that fall within our Rule X jurisdiction. I appreciate your consulting with us on those provisions. The Judiciary Committee has no objection to your including them in the bill for consideration on the House floor, and to expedite that consideration is willing to forgo action on H.R. 4331, with the understanding that we do not thereby waive any future jurisdictional claim over those provisions or their subject matters. In the event a House-Senate conference on this or similar legislation is convened, the Judiciary Committee reserves the right to request an appropriate number of conferees to address any concerns with these or similar provisions that may arise in conference. Please place this letter into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our committees. Sincerely, Jerrold Nadler, Chairman.

Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), the author of this important bill and the chairman of the Rules Committee.