Eric Swalwell

Mr. SWALWELL

Mr. SWALWELL. On January 6th, Donald Trump incited radicalized terrorists to attack the Capitol to stop the counting of electoral ballots. Donald Trump won't protect life and cannot uphold our Constitution, so we must do so today. It is time for our country to unite, but unity in a national crisis starts with accountability, and that starts here in the people's House. So let's unite against the violence incited by Donald Trump to stop a peaceful transition of power, and unite for the safety of all Americans. Let's unite against a President whose hate speech led to the death of a law enforcement officer, and unite for the cops, the military who bravely defended the Capitol. Let's unite against Donald Trump, who inspired terrorists to carry a Confederate flag into this Capitol, display a noose, and desecrate the people's House. And let's unite for the custodial staff, largely people of color, who cleaned up after those White supremacists, because they still believe in this democracy, as imperfect as it was that day. The most essential function of a President is to protect life and defend liberty. Donald Trump has failed to do that and is failing to do that. So Vice President Pence must invoke the 25th Amendment.

Mr. SWALWELL

Mr. SWALWELL. Madam Speaker, along with Congresswoman Jackie Speier, I rise to recognize the life of World War II veteran, Furman Stewart Baldwin, who passed away on December 7, 2020 at his home, in Millbrae, California. Furman was born on August 27, 1922, in Buffalo, New York. As a child he spent time on school, working in his father's professional photo studio, and doing gymnastics. It was through gymnastics that he met the love of his life, Margaret, who everybody called Peg or Peggy. In 1943, Furman and Peggy married, and he was commissioned as a U.S. Navy officer and pilot. He was active in the Pacific theater. Furman finished his bachelor's degree after the war and started working in television, at WBEN in Buffalo. While working in live television at WBEN, eventually becoming a producer/director, he also went back to school; he earned a master's degree at the University of Buffalo. After 15 years at WBEN, Furman became head of the Audiovisual Branch of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He received several awards at West Point, including the Department of Defense Thomas Jefferson Award for excellence in television production, before retiring in 1986. Following retirement, Furman and Peggy enjoyed traveling the world together. When she developed health problems, Furman always stayed with Peggy; they eventually moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to be closer to their children. After Peggy passed away in 2010, Furman enjoyed time with his friends and working on his computer. He even made video shows, ``Furman's Flicks,'' to entertain follow residents at his assisted living home. Furman demonstrated the best the ``Greatest Generation'' had to offer. He is also remembered for his commitment to his family, his love of life, his artistic stained glass work, and the famous photo he took in 1947, ``Il Baccio.'' Meaning ``The Kiss,'' the photo shows a young boy kissing a young girl. Another young girl looks on, seemingly mad that the boy is not kissing her. The two-year-old boy in the picture was his son, Furman Stewart Baldwin, Jr. Furman Baldwin, Jr., survives Furman, along with his other children, Claire Harrison, and Ronald, grandchildren Justine, Eric, and Alexandra, and great-grandchildren Melissa and Megan. Predeceasing him were his wife, son Frederick, and grandson Michael. Our deepest condolences go out to Furman's friends and loved ones.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, along with Representatives Mark DeSaulnier, Anna G. Eshoo, Ro Khanna, Barbara Lee, Jerry McNerney, Jimmy Panetta, and Mike Thompson, I rise to recognize John ``Jack'' Bennett on the occasion of his retirement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on November 30, 2020. Before finding himself with a federal badge, Jack was a Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. From there, he joined the Drug Enforcement Administration before landing at the FBI Academy in 1998. From the beginning, Jack's leadership skills were apparent. His academy class awarded him the ``Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity'' award upon graduation. When the World Trade Center was attacked on 9/ 11, Jack was in his first assignment in nearby Newark, New Jersey and aided in the investigation. Jack's experience goes well beyond law enforcement and into law creation. His legislative experience came from serving as the FBI's agent embedded with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. There, he was instrumental in drafting child-protection legislation that would become the Adam Walsh Act. Jack's portfolio and experience continued to expand and evolve as he was appointed to the FBI Director's Next Generation Cyber Initiative, leading to partnerships with the tech community and encouraging collaboration the public and private sectors. His experience there made him a natural fit to run the FBI's Digital Forensics and Analysis Section, where he worked with several of our allies around the world to embed American forensic professionals and assist with counterterrorism efforts worldwide. It was my privilege to work with Jack while he served as the Special Agent in Charge of the San Francisco Division. While charged with running the FBI's 6th largest field office, he also served as the Director of National Intelligence for the Pacific Region and chaired the FBI Director's Special Agents in Charge Advisory Committee. As Bay Area Members of Congress, we appreciated Jack's leadership most when our nearby communities suffered great tragedy, such as the investigation into the mass shooting in Gilroy in July 2019. I thank Jack for his service. His entire career has been dedicated to keeping Americans safe, and it is much appreciated. We wish him all the best on his well-earned retirement and while he spends more time with his wife, Teresa, and children, Natalie and Luke.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of retired California Superior Court Judge, Peggy Fulton Hora, who passed away on October 31, 2020. Born in Oakland and educated in Castro Valley, Hayward, and San Francisco, Peggy was a true Bay Area native. She understood our community and would devote her life to helping others within it. Right from the beginning of her legal career, she committed herself to service by joining the Legal Aid Society of Alameda County, much of which, I represent in Congress. In a spirit I certainly understand, Peggy, in 1984, decided to make a long-shot run for a judgeship. Her opponents underestimated her, then found themselves referring to her by her new title, Judge Hora. Judge Hora could have gone to work each morning, completed the criminal dockets in front of her, then returned home in the evening and been a successful member of the bench. But, as you might imagine, this was not how Judge Hora operated. She saw the same defendants in her courtroom repeatedly and thought that there must be a better way. She sought a way to disrupt the criminal justice cycle that she found herself participating in. She turned to a deep and personal love of hers for the solution, reading and studying. She studied brain science, chemical dependence, and addiction. She took this new understanding and helped innovate our justice system by helping to establish a new drug treatment court movement with the intention of being therapeutic and rehabilitating instead of having a primary focus on punishment. Judge Hora served on the trial bench in Alameda County for over 20 years. She would go on to share her knowledge as the dean of the B.E. Witkin Judicial College of California, and a 15-year faculty member of the National Judicial College. Judge Hora was the 2004 recipient of the Bernard S. Jefferson Judicial Education Award from the California Judge's Association and a 2008 inductee to the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame. In 2015, Judge Hora, with two colleagues, founded the Justice Speakers Institute and became even more widely recognized as an authority on justice systems and their administration worldwide. In her personal life, Judge Hora was a voracious reader and traveler. She also enjoyed the symphony, ballets, and both preparing and enjoying fine dining. Her passing was unexpected, and she will be dearly missed by the loving family she left behind. She was predeceased by her son Tim Spangler; but her son Erik and his wife Linda, her son Paul and his wife Jamie; and her eight grandchildren, Dillon, Kyle, Madison, Nathan, Kevin, Emily, Tommy, and Joseph will no doubt share fond memories of their ``Venture Grandma'' for decades to come. Our community is a better place because of her efforts and my heart is with her family as they navigate the days ahead.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize my friend, Jerry Thorne, on the occasion of his retirement from service to the City of Pleasanton, California, one of the largest cities in my congressional district. Jerry has made public service a way of life. After completing commitments to the United States Army and the Anny National Guard Officer Corps, he left the military holding the rank of captain. He then transitioned into the tech world with a decades-long career in global operations management, facilities design, and environmental engineering for some of the most recognizable names in Silicon Valley. During that time, Jerry settled in Pleasanton, where he has made his home for over 40 years. His service to the city began in 1995 when Jerry became Parks and Recreation Commissioner. He chaired that commission for ten years before making his first successful run for the Pleasanton City Council. After three terms on the council from 2005 to 2012, he decided to take the reins and run for mayor. He won that race and Jerry dutifully served as mayor of the City of Pleasanton for four two-year terms. During Jerry's tenure, Pleasanton went through a remarkable period of growth. It is now home to numerous start-up and established technology and biotechnology companies, enabling employees to work near where they want to live. He also helped oversee the development of several new parks and an aquatic center. And, Jerry has worked to ensure that the city commits to and invests in a high-quality education for Pleasanton's children. This has helped establish Pleasanton Unified School District as one of the premier districts in California. All the organizations to which Jerry has devoted his time and energy are too numerous to mention. However, I would like to highlight his role as a founding member of the Pleasanton Sentinels of Freedom. This group focuses its efforts on providing opportunities for veterans who have suffered severe injuries as a result of their service. I also appreciate Jerry's guidance as he serves as one of my Service Academy Nomination Board members; that board helps me recommend some of the best and brightest student constituents for admission into some of our country's finest educational institutions and begin careers of service themselves. I thank Jerry. While I look forward to continuing to work with him on mutual areas of interest in our community, his retirement is well earned, and I hope he is able to enjoy more time at home with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of John Joseph ``Jack'' Meehan, who passed away recently at the age of 88. Born and raised in San Francisco, Jack graduated from the University of San Francisco (USF) in 1954. Following service in the United States Army, Jack went to USF for law school; he earned his law degree in 1959. In 1960, Jack joined the Alameda County District Attorney's (ACDA) Office. While there he created Point of View, a monthly publication, and Points and Authorities, a weekly video series, to help teach California prosecutors. He was recognized for his accomplishments by being presented with the 1978 Prosecutor of the Year award by the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA). In 1981 Jack was appointed Alameda County District Attorney. He won reelected unopposed in 1982, 1986, and 1990. He did not run for reelection in 1994. Jack was affectionately known as the ``Big Guy'' at the ACDA Office, beloved by all of his colleagues. His leadership, respect for our system of justice, and concern for victims of crime will be long- remembered. It also should be noted that as district attorney Jack hired a young Kamala Harris, now a United States senator from California and the Democratic Party's nominee to be vice president of the United States, to be a deputy district attorney. Clearly he could spot talent when he saw it. Jack was well-recognized for his lifetime of career success and community service. USF awarded him its alumnus of the year award in 1994, and four years later it created the John J. Meehan Alumni Fellowship to honor USF alumni who help develop young lawyers. CDAA created the John J. Meehan Career Prosecutor Award, to recognize lawyers for career achievement in criminal prosecution. And, in 2003, the Saint Thomas More Society of San Francisco present him with its Saint Thomas Moore award. While Jack had many professional successes, it was his family that mattered most. He and his wife, Janet, were married for 59 years, before she died in 2017. They had four children--sons John Matthew (``Matt'') James Patrick (``Jim''), and Mark Emmett, and a daughter, Anne Marie (who passed away in 1968).

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of Joseph ``Jack'' Meehan, who passed away recently at the age of 88. Born and raised in San Francisco, Jack graduated from the University of San Francisco (USF) in 1954. Following service in the United States Army, Jack went to USF for law school; he earned his law degree in 1959. In 1960, Jack joined the Alameda County District Attorney's (ACDA) Office. While there he created Point of View, a monthly publication, and Points and Authorities, a weekly video series, to help teach California prosecutors. He was recognized for his accomplishments by being presented with the 1978 Prosecutor of the Year award by the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA). In 1981 Jack was appointed Alameda County District Attorney. He was reelected unopposed in 1982, 1986, and 1990. He did not run for reelection in 1994. Jack was affectionately known as the ``Big Guy'' at the ACDA Office, beloved by all of his colleagues. His leadership, respect for our system of justice, and concern for victims of crime will be long- remembered. It also should be noted that as district attorney Jack hired a young Kamala Harris, now a United States senator from California and the Democratic Party's nominee to be vice president of the United States, to be a deputy district attorney. Clearly he could spot talent when he saw it. Jack was well-recognized for his lifetime of career success and community service. USF awarded him its alumnus of the year award in 1994, and four years later it created the John J. Meehan Alumni Fellowship to honor USF alumni who help develop young lawyers. CDAA created the John J. Meehan Career Prosecutor Award, to recognize lawyers for career achievement in criminal prosecution. And, in 2003, the Saint Thomas More Society of San Francisco present him with its Saint Thomas Moore award. While Jack had many professional successes, it was his family that mattered most. He and his wife, Janet, were married for 59 years, before she died in 2017. They had four children--sons John Matthew (``Matt''), James Patrick (``Jim''), and Mark Emmitt, and a daughter, Anne Marie (who passed away in 1968). It was mostly in San Rafael where Jack and Janet raised their family. There they hosted many a family event, at which Jack showed his talents for playing piano and bartending that he honed over the years. My deepest condolences go out to Jack's many family members and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and pay tribute to Tom Bulger and his more than 40 years of service to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), on the occasion of his well-earned retirement. The MTC is the San Francisco Bay Area's designated metropolitan planning organization and the region's transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency. After beginning his career as a member of the MTC staff, Tom soon felt the pull of our nation's capital and moved to Washington, DC, where for 35 years he has represented MTC as President of Government Relations, Inc. During his time as MTC's advocate, Tom has played a key role in advancing national transportation policy. Tom's tireless efforts spanning four decades assisted in establishing Surface Transportation Program and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program through the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 and continued to the present-day Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act which currently is funding projects throughout the country. Tom's fierce advocacy helped secure full funding grant agreements for major Bay Area transit expansion projects. During his tenure, MTC has developed a well-earned reputation for being one of the nation's most creative and effective transportation organizations. Tom's career achievements reflect not only his deep knowledge of transportation policy but also his genuine respect and affection for the people of both parties who put policy into action. Congratulations, Tom, on an outstanding career. Please accept our deepest appreciation to you for dedicating your intellect, your energy, and your gregarious good humor to keeping our nation on the move.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. 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 the measure under consideration.

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my resolution, H. Res. 1155, reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the peaceful transfer of power. This is identical to the resolution which passed the Senate last week by unanimous consent. The peaceful transition of power is not only a bedrock principle of America's founding; it is a living ideal that we must exercise and pass down to our children. In the United States of America, the Federal Government has always had a peaceful transition of power, and it is a collective responsibility of this body to ensure that continues. I doubt anyone here needs to be reminded of that. Everyone in America knows this is what makes us American. Everyone, that is, except President Trump. Last week, he was asked a simple question: Will you commit to making sure there is a peaceful transfer of power after the election? His answer: Well, we are going to have to see what happens. No, we are not going to have to see what happens. Then he was asked again: Do you commit to making sure there is a peaceful transfer of power? Here was his answer, in part: Get rid of the ballots, and you will have a very--we will have a very peaceful--there won't be a transfer, frankly. There will be a continuation. During his remarks, he also made bogus and unsupported claims of election fraud. Just in case people were not listening, he said the same thing the next day. President Trump, like any President, wields enormous power, with Federal law enforcement and the military at his disposal. It is beyond unsettling to hear him suggest that the only result he will accept is the one where he wins. That sentiment is one of dictators and despots. Sadly, the world is replete with examples of dictators and despots and their refusal to leave office and the chaos it causes. In late 2016, Gambia's President threatened to refuse to leave office, even though he had lost the election. Thousands fled the country fearing violence. Only when other countries' troops massed at the border was he forced to leave office in early 2017. Congo's President refused to leave office in 2016, even though his term had expired. He cracked down on dissent and killed people when they protested the election results. That election finally took place two years late. Last year in Bolivia, the President declared himself the winner before the vote counting was even finished. After days of civil unrest and protest, the President was forced to resign. Belarus remains in crisis even now as the longtime President holds onto power through an obviously rigged election. Mass protests have gone on with many injured, gassed, or killed. In America, however, it is not one person, but we, the people; we, the people, who rule. As this resolution says, the people have the right to change their elected leaders through elections. Fortunately, there is no shortage of leadership in America's past to show us the way. I was born in November of 1980, right after Jimmy Carter lost to Ronald Reagan. I was born the son of two Republican parents who were excited for the peaceful transfer of power to take place. One of my earliest memories of American politics, though, was when I was 11 years old and President George H. W. Bush lost to President Clinton. My parents were not as excited about the peaceful transfer of power. But I remember, as a boy, watching the results come in and seeing the statements from outgoing President George H. W. Bush and commentators and anchors saying, ``This is what makes our country so special'' and my own family moving on and accepting the results. In a poignant recognition of this, listen to part of what former President George Herbert Walker Bush wrote to President Bill Clinton, the man who had defeated him, in a note that he left for him in the Oval Office dated January 20, 1993. And it is just here to my left. ``You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success now is our country's success. I am rooting hard for you.'' After the 1824 election was decided here, in this House, with Henry Clay throwing his support to John Quincy Adams, thus defeating Andrew Jackson who had won the popular vote, Jackson was understandably outraged and denounced the result as a corrupt bargain. That type of language sounds familiar. But he accepted the outcome and returned to Tennessee. On the evening of the day he lost the Presidency, Jackson encountered the new President-Elect at the White House. Jackson was gracious, and the city was filled with reports of his grace. ``You have, by your dignity and forbearance under all of these outrages, won the people to your love,'' a friend told Jackson, who would run again in 1828 and win. Historian Jon Meacham recently wrote in March of this year about President Lincoln in 1864, the country mired in a Civil War, running against George McClellan on the Democratic side. Lincoln had written privately he was ready to accept defeat, the election did not look like it was going to go his way, and even in a Civil War, there would be a peaceful transfer of power. This resolution states clearly to every American, not on our watch. Not on our watch are we going to let American greatness vanish and an authoritative state rise. The reason we are the beacon to the world is that here, with our elections, the people decide, not our leaders. We let the people decide. We shouldn't only be horrified by the President's remarks about possibly not having a peaceful transfer of power; we should also be concerned by who he looks up to. Unfortunately, America is ruled by someone who admires dictators. He said as much recently to Bob Woodward in a recording stating: ``The tougher and meaner they are, the better I get along with them,'' referring to dictators like Putin, Erdogan, and Kim. And what do dictators do? They don't let the people decide, and they certainly don't honor any peaceful transition of power. Why is it a problem for Americans to have a leader who admires Putin and often sides with Putin over America? Because we know that Vladimir Putin would love nothing better than to destroy our democracy. In fact, our intelligence community assessed that in 2016, Vladimir Putin had a preference for our President and interfered to help him and that he is doing the same today. Putin wants America to be weak, second to Russia, just another country with no moral standing in the world. But what makes us strong is our rule of law, our democracy, a country governed by the consent of the people. When that happens, we all do better, and Russia hates that. Why? Because Russians and other oppressed people then will want to look more like America. Just think about it. The idea now that Russia could bring down America without even firing a shot because we have one person who is threatening to upset the fabric of our democracy. We cannot let that happen. Too many have sacrificed too much to make sure it doesn't happen. Days after the election, we will each go back to our districts and honor those who have served our country in honor of Veterans Day. We will be reminded of so many heroes who have died and shed blood, just for the principle of a peaceful transition of power. We have lost so many for this concept. Now, I know there are some in this country who think that these heroes who fought for this country are suckers and losers for giving up their lives, but I don't think that. I don't believe my Republican colleagues think that. I know colleagues on both sides hold these folks up to be heroes. I know each of us wants to go to our hometowns right after election day to those Veterans Day parades, look at our hometown heroes, look them in the eyes and tell them when our democracy was threatened, we stood up and we spoke out. The way we honor their sacrifice is to fight for this. And when someone suggests that a peaceful transfer of power may not happen, we have to push back in every way we can. So I want to thank all of my colleagues, both Democrats and Republicans, who over the past few days have reaffirmed the understanding of how in America we handle transitions of power and reject the threats from our current leader that it may not happen. By voting for this resolution, you can go on record as supporting these principles. By its text, it ``reaffirms the House's commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution of the United States; and intends that there should be no disruption by the President or any person in power to overturn the will of the people of the United States.'' Even in this era of bitterly divided partisanship, these are basic, philosophical tenets, bedrocks and living principles that should receive unanimous support here in the House. I urge all Members to support my resolution, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1155) reaffirming the House of Representatives' commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Neguse).

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, here we are, back to Secretary Clinton. It is clear that she has at least two homes, one in New York and one inside the heads of my colleagues. But this is actually about President Trump. While I appreciate my colleagues speaking for what President Trump may do after the election, citing what his press secretary has said, and my colleague from Texas said that he believes that the President will peacefully accept the transfer of power, the President has never said that. In fact, he was asked: ``Will you commit to making sure there is a peaceful transfer of power after the election?'' And he said: ``Well, we are going to have to see what happens.'' He is not saying we are going to have to go to the courts, that we are going to contest this. He is suggesting that we may have something other than a peaceful transfer of power, which, of course, would be a violent transfer of power, a violent holding of power. Then, he was asked again: ``Will you commit to making sure that there is a peaceful transfer of power?'' And he said: ``Get rid of the ballots and we will have a very peaceful--there won't be a transfer, frankly. There will be a continuation.'' Again, not himself saying there will be a peaceful transfer of power. So, we really can't rely on anyone else, other than what the President has said. So we really can't rely on anyone else other than what the President has said. And I don't disagree with my colleagues that if there are issues in the election that both parties have a right to contest those issues, to go to the courts through the legal channels, but that is not what this is about. This resolution talks about a peaceful transfer of power. In fact, they were complaining that it is not a bipartisan resolution. Actually, it is identical to the bipartisan, unanimously passed resolution in the Senate. To my colleague from Florida who is controlling time on the other side, I understand he doesn't like that this resolution is on the floor, and I would yield to my colleague respecting his service as a veteran, in our country, he is voting for this resolution. I would be shocked if I heard that my colleague is not going to vote for something that passed unanimously in the Senate. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire how many more speakers the minority floor manager has remaining.

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire how much time is remaining.

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. This resolution simply calls for a commitment to the peaceful transfer of power. I know my colleagues on the other side have their own suspicions about what the motive is behind this and want to project onto it something that is not in the language, but this was passed by 100 Senators last week. Every Republican and Democratic Senator voted for this because it reaffirms America's commitment to having a peaceful transfer of power. What my colleague on the other side just brought up are process issues in the election, but that does not relate or compare to the suggestion that there would be violent opposition to the outcome. Both sides have a right to use the courts and then accept the outcome. One of my colleagues referenced the 2000 election, litigated all the way to the top of the Supreme Court, and the loser accepted the outcome. This resolution is calling on us, and it is sad that we have to do this, to reaffirm that principle. It asks the question: Are we Gambia, where an outcome was not accepted and people died, or are we a country that, even in the thick of the Civil War, had a President who was willing to accept the outcome? Are we Congo where the outcome was not accepted and people died, or are we the country that fought the great war, the Second World War, the Greatest Generation, who would build a new economy and afford new opportunities? Are we Bolivia, where the outcome was not accepted and there was violence in the streets, or are we the country that sent someone to the Moon, saw contested election after contested election, but losers left office graciously, just as President H.W. Bush did in the letter I read earlier. Who do we want to look like? We are imperfect, but the ideas that we are founded upon are perfect, that we are governed by consent, not by leaders or violence, consent of the people. That is what this resolution says. Thirty-five days to go to the election. I know it is going to be tense in this Chamber, it is going to be tense in this country, but unity in our country during our darkest times has always been an antidote against anything that would seek to divide us or take us away from who we want to be, who we can be, and who we should be--a more perfect Union. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act. I want to thank Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Hoyer, Chairwoman Johnson, Chairman Pallone, and minority leadership for working to put this bill on the floor today. I would like to focus on title X of this bill, which is an amended version of my bill, H.R. 4481, the Securing Energy Critical Elements in American Jobs Act of 2019. Title X addresses energy-critical materials, which are important components of advanced technologies, including cellphones, laptops, jet engines, gas and wind turbines, solar panels, and state-of-the-art batteries. Our Nation relies on imports for at least 80 percent of its domestic needs for 21 of 35 of these critical materials. Some of these materials are difficult to mine cost effectively, and China controls 80 percent of the supply. Ensuring a reliable, responsible, and stable supply of critical materials is vital to our national, energy, and economic security. Previously, the Department of Energy established a limited-term Critical Materials Institute to help ensure a reliable supply of energy-critical materials. Unfortunately, CMI has never been specifically authorized. The language I offered in title X would properly authorize and codify CMI. Additionally, the DOE would be required to utilize the expertise of Federal agencies, the private sector, and our national laboratories. Two of these laboratories, Lawrence Livermore and Sandia, are both in my congressional district. I would also like to thank my colleagues for including this language in the package, and Adam Rosenberg on the committee staff for his work on this topic and Adeola Adesina on my staff for the long work on this topic, which has been for over 6 years in our office. Tomorrow, I will launch the Critical Materials Caucus with my friend from Pennsylvania, Republican Guy Reschenthaler, to continue work on this issue. I urge all Members to support H.R. 4447.

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Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of my amendment, number 187 and part of en bloc package number four, which would direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to continue spending $10 million on the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) worker training program in fiscal year 2021. HAZWOPER is implemented by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Through grants to outside organizations and labor groups, NIEHS is able to provide training for both communities near DOE sites and workers at such locations in hazardous waste and material clean up as well as emergency response in the event of a hazardous material release. Many different categories of worker receive this preparation; some examples include carpenters, firefighters, machinists, and truck drivers. Their training can involve dealing with site-specific issues, such as superfund locations, job-specific challenges, and dangerous substances, including radiological materials, lead, and asbestos. Since the program started in 1993, over 622,000 workers have received a total of more than eight million hours of training at dozens of sites around the country. One of those sites is in my congressional district, at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. HAZWOPER thus helps protect staff, work sites, and communities from hazardous materials and emergency situations involving DOE operations. It is a vital program that should be continued. I urge all Members to support my amendment. amendment no. 151 offered by ms. barragan of california Pg 369, line 16, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $25,000,000)''. Pg 371, line 5, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $25,000,000)''. amendment no. 152 offered by ms. barragan of california Page 326, line 17, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by $1,000,000)''. amendment no. 154 offered by mr. brendan f. boyle of pennsylvania At the end of division C (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to reject any application for a grant available under funds appropriated by this Act because of the use of the term ``global warming'' or the term ``climate change'' in the application. amendment no. 155 offered by mr. cohen of tennessee At the end of division C (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. (a) None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be made available to enter into any new contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with any entity listed in subsection (b). 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Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, God blessed America and this Chamber when we were sent John Lewis. We will miss his character, his conviction, and his kindness; and this place feels a lot emptier without him.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I support this bill because Black lives matter. Gianna Floyd, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, said, ``My daddy changed the world.'' We are here to prove that she is right. I spoke to an African American member of my community 2 weeks ago who told me he feels safe twice a day: when he wakes up in his own house and after work when he comes into his own house. He said, ``In between, people look at me, at the nice car I worked hard to buy, and they think that I stole it. I have police officers often running my plates and then realize I don't have any warrants, and they drive off.'' This member of our community is a police captain. So if a Black police captain feels that way, imagine how people in the Black community who are not in law enforcement feel. We can change the world with these necessary police reforms, because Black lives do matter.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of Dr. Marshall Mitzman, on the occasion of his passing on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Born on May 23, 1946, to Moe Mitzman and Nellie Mitzman-Schwartz, Marshall and his four siblings grew up in Angola, Indiana. His family remembers, even as a boy, Marshall valued his education and worked hard to ensure an opportunity to continue his education after high school. Marshall made his way to California in 1964 and landed in the Bay Area. Using his education at Foothill College and De Anza College as a launching pad, he obtained a bachelor's degree at San Jose State University; but, he did not stop there. Marshall went on to obtain a master's degree from Judge College, Cambridge University, at which he later became Dr. Mitzman upon the completion of his doctoral program. Marshall would then return to California where he started several small businesses. He quickly became an integral part of the fabric of our community by lending his expertise to several networks. He served as an adjunct professor at several of our community colleges and held a lifetime California Community College teaching credential. He also taught at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. The boards on which Marshall served are almost too numerous to name, but notable among them are the Alameda County School Board Association, the Hayward Education Foundation, and the Friends of Chabot College Foundation. In 2008, Marshall became a board member of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD), with which he worked to increase access to education in the parts of our community where opportunity has not been distributed as equally as the capability of our students. Marshall served on the CLPCCD Board of Directors until his passing. His commitment to students will be among his greatest legacies. We're all grateful to Marshall, for always putting the needs and education of our students first. Marshall was recovering from a brain tumor in one of our community's skilled nursing facilities when the cruelty of COVID-19 stole him from us. He is survived by his wife Felie, two children, and seven grandchildren.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of Madelyne ``Maddi'' Mischeloff, on the occasion of her passing after a two year long battle with cancer on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Maddi was a native of Neptune, New Jersey and a student of biology and medical technology at American University in Washington, DC. She met her husband, Mike, while both were spending spring break in California. They remained in touch and were married in 1971. Thereafter they moved to Nebraska where their three children were born before settling in the Bay Area. Maddi was a serial volunteer and could frequently be found working at community events after she and her family settled in my hometown of Dublin in 1978; however, it was when unimaginable tragedy struck the family that Maddi's spirit of service galvanized around a cause. Ilene, Maddi and Mike's 13 year-old daughter, went missing on a walk home from middle school on January 30, 1989. From that moment forward, Maddi garnered the strength to turn her grief into action, motivation, and inspiration for others. She participated in fund raisers, did television appearances, and organized on behalf of her daughter and other families navigating the same trauma and trying to bring missing children home. While Ilene's disappearance remains unsolved, Maddi's efforts to keep her daughter's spirit alive in our community continued with an annual candlelit walk along the route that Ilene walked home from school each day. Her efforts to better her community did not go unnoticed. After years of faithful service to her community, she was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the board of the Dublin San Ramon Services District to which she later won election, served on a multitude of committees, and served as president of the board. Maddi and her family have resided in the heart of our community since they arrived. We are grateful for her unwavering spirit of hope that continues to inspire She is survived by her husband, sons Brian and Robert, two granddaughters, Maddie and Lauren, and her brother, Stephan Abramson.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor the life of James J. ``Jim'' Loftus, Jr., a member of the ``Greatest Generation'', who recently passed away in Pleasanton. Jim was born in 1924 in San Francisco. He attended high school in Alameda, graduating from St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in 1942. Like so many he answered the call to service following the attack on our country, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in December of that year. During World War II he worked as a mechanic. His service took him to action in the New Hebrides Islands, Solomon Islands, Kwajalein, and Peleliu, prior to his discharge in October 1945. In 1947, Jim married the love of his life, Mary, joined the USMC Reserve Signal Battalion in Alameda, got a job as a lineman at the PAC Bell phone company, and settled in San Francisco. He had two young children before his country called on him once more. His unit was called up in July 1950, and he was sent to fight in Korea. There he worked as a field radio operator and was attached to combat units going from Inchon to Chosin, which truly put him in harm's way. Following his discharge Jim returned to California and his job at PAC Bell. He eventually rose to the level of supervisor before retiring after 35 years with the company. Jim was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Catholic parishes in which he lived. He also very much enjoyed gardening and traveling, especially to see members of his family. Jim and Mary had six children. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary, and son James J. Lotus III. He is survived by five daughters-- Jeanne O'Brien, Teresa Loftus, Rosemary Back, Eileen Manger, and Julie Trudell, as well as 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Jim constantly gave of himself--to his friends, his family, and his country. He will be deeply missed, and my deepest condolences go out to his friends and loved ones.