Eric Swalwell

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I was a congressional intern on Capitol Hill when September 11 happened, and I saw my colleagues go to the Capitol steps and sing, in a bipartisan fashion, ``God Bless America.'' I saw a generation of people go into service because of what they saw our first responders do in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., that day. I am heartened to see today on this floor that we are uniting again to stand up for every victim of what happened that day. I hope we can get that passed in the Senate. I want to honor and thank James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez for their work, as well as Jon Stewart. I thank him for bringing attention to this. Also, I thank our colleague Carolyn Maloney. I really want to thank our chairman. This was Chairman Nadler's district, and this has been continuing casework that the gentleman has worked on. It has affected the gentleman, his staff, and his constituents. I think it is fitting that the gentleman is the chairman presiding over this today. I am grateful the chairman has put the emotional effort and the force of his office into making sure this happened. It means a lot to the gentleman's constituents and us as colleagues to see his leadership.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 399 (Passing H. AMDT. 468 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Peter DeFazio): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 400 (Passing H. AMDT. 469 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jeff Duncan): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 401 (Passing H. AMDT. 470 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jeff Duncan): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 402 (Passing H. AMDT. 472 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Glenn Grothman): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 403 (Ordering the Previous Question): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 404 (Passing H. Res. 460): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 405 (Passing H. AMDT. 474 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jim Banks): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 406 (Passing H. AMDT. 477 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Pramila Jayapal): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 407 (Agreeing to Motion to Recommit H.R. 3055): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 408 (Passing H.R. 3055, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 409 (Ordering the Previous Question): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 410 (Passing H. Res. 462): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 411 (Passing H. AMDT. 484 to H.R. 3351 offered by Rep. Steve King): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 412 (Passing H. AMDT. 485 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 413 (Agreeing to Motion to Recommit H.R. 3401): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 414 (Passing H.R. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 415 (Passing H. AMDT. 494 to H.R. 3351 offered by Rep. Glenn Grothman): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 416 (Passing H. AMDT. 495 to H.R. 3351 offered by Rep. Mike Quigley): YES; Roll Cal Vote Number 417 (Passing H. AMDT. 497 to H.R. 3351 offered by Rep. Jim Banks): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 418 (Passing H. AMDT. 498 to H.R. 3351 offered by Rep. Tom Suozzi): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 419 (Passing H. AMDT. 499 to H.R. 3351 offered by Rep. Susie Lee): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 420 (Passing H. AMDT. 500 to H.R. 3351 offered by Rep. Madeline Dean): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 421 (Passing H. AMDT. 501 to H.R. 3351 offered by Rep. Andy Kim): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 422 (Passing H. AMDT: 502 to H.R. 3351 offered by Rep. Tom Malinowski): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 423 (Agreeing to Motion to Recommit H.R. 3351): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 424 (Passing H.R. 3401, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 425 (Agreeing to Consideration of H. Res. 466): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 426 (Passing H. Res. 466): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 427 (Agreeing to Motion to Recommit H.R. 2722): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 428 (Passing H.R. 2722, the Securing America's Federal Elections Act or the SAFE Act): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 429 (Agreeing to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2722, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019): NO; and Roll Call Vote Number 430 (Agreeing to the Journal): YES.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 368 (Passing H. AMDT. 389 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. John Rutherford): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 369 (Passing H. AMDT. 389 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. John Rutherford): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 370 (Passing H. AMDT. 398 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Earl Blumenauer): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 371 (Passing H. AMDT. 402 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jim Banks): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 372 (Passing H. AMDT. 411 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jared Golden): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 373 (Passing H. AMDT. 423 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Haley Stevens): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 374 (Passing H. AMDT. 424 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Lauren Underwood): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 375 (Passing H. AMDT. 426 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jim Banks): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 376 (Passing H. AMDT. 428 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Greg Pence): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 377 (Passing H. AMDT. 429 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Abigail Spanberger): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 378 (Passing H. AMDT. 432 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 379 (Passing H. AMDT. 434 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Frank Pallone): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 380 (Passing H. AMDT. 435 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Vern Buchanan): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 381 (Passing H. AMDT. 436 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jeff Duncan): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 382 (Passing H. AMDT. 438 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Earl Blumenauer): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 383 (Passing H. AMDT. 439 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Paul Gosar): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 384 (Passing H. AMDT. 441 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jeff Duncan): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 385 (Passing H. AMDT. 442 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Markwayne Mullin): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 386 (Passing H. AMDT. 443 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Markwayne Mullin): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 387 (Passing H. AMDT. 446 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Garret Graves): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 388 (Passing H. AMDT. 447 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jody Hice): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 389 (Passing H. AMDT. 448 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jim Banks): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 390 (Passing H. AMDT. 449 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Andy Biggs): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 391 (Passing H. AMDT. 450 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Joe Cunningham): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 392 (Passing H. AMDT. 451 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Joe Cunningham): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 393 (Passing H. AMDT. 452 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Salud Carbajal): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 394 (Passing H. AMDT. 453 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Katie Hill): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 395 (Passing H. AMDT. 454 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Kim Schrier): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 396 (Passing H. AMDT. 459 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Mike Bost): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 397 (Passing H. AMDT. 461 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Jared Golden): YES; and Roll Call Vote Number 398 (Passing H. AMDT. 462 to H.R. 3055 offered by Rep. Ben McAdams): YES.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Dr. Guy ``Zak'' Zakrevsky on the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of service to education in the East Bay, the last six of which he devoted to the Hayward Unified School District (HUSD). Zak joined HUSD in 2013 as the Director of the Hayward Center for Education and Careers at the Hayward Adult School (HAS). He took on this role with one goal in mind: ensuring students have the education, literacy, and job skills training required to reach their full potential. In pursuit of this goal, Zak set out to implement and bolster innovative and impactful programs that would work to improve student achievement. Under his stewardship, programs such as Career Technical and Vocational Education and Youth Re-engagement for At-Risk Youth have flourished and provided students with invaluable exposure and workplace experience. Zak understands that, if given the right resources, each student has the potential to excel. It is why he, alongside his team and in partnership with other community organizations, helped create the Raising Leaders in Hayward Workshops. These workshops leveraged access within the City of Hayward's Human Resources Department and set out to inspire students with experiences from a cross-section of industries while placed in paid internships and developing the skills needed to succeed in their desired careers. Zak always strived to make HAS a hub for our community. He worked closely with outside organizations, such as the Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Activities League for disadvantaged communities, to provide new soccer fields, boxing coaches and tournaments, the construction of a new gymnasium, and a dance studio open to everyone. It was through these collaborative efforts that a new Makerspace became available for anyone interested in fostering their creative energy or entrepreneurial spirit. In 2017 the Makerspace graciously hosted my office's successful Congressional App Challenge at which students could operate 3D printers and plasma cutters during breaks from writing lines of code. Zak knew that it took bringing everyone together to make a positive impact in the lives of our students. I want to thank Dr. Guy Zakrevsky for the contributions he has made to the 15th Congressional District and his dedication to all our students in the East Bay. His work will have a lasting and profound impact on the shape of our community, and I wish him a long and relaxing retirement.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 249 (Motion to Adjourn): ``no''; Roll Call Vote Number 250 (Motion to Adjourn): ``no''; Roll Call Vote Number 251 (Passing H. AMDT. 268 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Jim McGovern): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 252 (Passing H. AMDT. 270 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Donna Shalala): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 253 (Passing H. AMDT. 271 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 254 (Passing H. AMDT. 272 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 255 (Passing H. AMDT. 273 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 256 (Passing H. AMDT. 274 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 257 (Passing H. AMDT. 277 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Chris Smith): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 258 (Passing H. AMDT. 278 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Bobby Scott): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 259 (Passing H. AMDT. 279 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Peter DeFazio): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 260 . (Passing H. AMDT. 280 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 261 (Passing H. AMDT. 281 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee): ``yes''. Roll call Vote Number 262 (Passing H. AMDT. 282 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Bill Pastrell): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 263 (Passing H. AMDT. 283 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Danny Davis): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 264 (Ordering the Previous Question): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 265 (Passing H. Res. 436): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 266 (Passing H. AMDT. 267 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Tom Cole): ``no''; Roll Call Vote Number 267 (Passing H. AMDT. 275 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Martha Roby): ``no''; Roll Call Vote Number 268 (Passing H. AMDT. 284 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Vern Buchanan): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 269 (Passing H. AMDT. 285 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Jim Langevin): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 270 (Passing H. AMDT. 286 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Bill Foster): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 271 (Passing H. AMDT. 287 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Bill Foster): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 272. (Passing H. AMDT. 288 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Bill Foster): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 273 (Passing H. AMDT. 289 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Bill Foster): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 274 (Passing H. AMDT. 290 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Adam Schiff): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 275 (Passing H. AMDT. 291 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. David McKinley): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 276 (Passing H. AMDT. 292 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. G. K. Butterfield): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 277 (Passing H. AMDT. 293 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Bill Johnson): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 278 (Passing H. AMDT. 294 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Gwen Moore): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 279 (Passing H. AMDT. 295 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Gwen Moore): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 280 (Passing H. AMDT. 297 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Doris Matsui): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 281 (Passing H. AMDT. 298 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Andy Barr): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 282 (Passing H. AMDT. 299 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 283 (Passing H. AMDT. 300 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Kathy Castor): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 284 (Passing H. AMDT. 301 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. French Hill): ``no.''; Roll Call Vote Number 285 (Passing H. AMDT. 302 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. French Hill): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 286 (Passing H. AMDT. 303 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Ayanna Pressley): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 287 (Passing H. AMDT. 304 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Ro Khanna): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 288 (Passing H. AMDT. 305 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Cedric Richmond): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 289 (Passing H. AMDT. 306 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Jim Banks): ``no''; Roll Call Vote Number 290 (Passing H. AMDT. 307 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Bill Keating): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 291 (Passing H. AMDT. 308 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Carol Miller): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 292 (Passing H. AMDT. 309 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. David Cicilline): ``yes'' Roll Call Vote Number 293 (Passing H. AMDT. 310 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Ami Bera): ``yes'' Roll Call Vote Number 294 (Passing H. AMDT. 311 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Joaquin Castro): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 295 (Passing H. AMDT. 312 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 296 (Passing H. AMDT. 313 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 297 (Passing H. AMDT. 314 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Alma Adams): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 298 (Passing H. AMDT. 315 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Alma Adams): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 299 (Passing H. AMDT. 316 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Don Beyer): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 300 (Passing H. AMDT. 317 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Don Beyer): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 301 (Passing H. AMDT. 318 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 302 (Passing H. AMDT. 319 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Stephanie Murphy): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 303 (Passing H. AMDT. 320 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 304 (Passing H. AMDT. 321 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 305 (Passing H. AMDT. 322 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Ben McAdams): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 306 (Passing H. AMDT. 323 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Kim Schrier): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 307 (Passing H. AMDT. 324 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Susie Lee): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 308 (Passing H. AMDT. 325 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Angie Craig): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 309 (Passing H. AMDT. 326 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Angie Craig): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 310 (Passing H. AMDT. 327 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Angie Craig): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 311 (Passing H. AMDT. 328 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Katie Porter): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 312 (Passing H. AMDT. 329 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Katie Porter): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 313 (Passing H. AMDT. 330 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Katie Porter): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 314 (Passing H. AMDT. 331 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Debbie Murcarsel- Powell): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 315 (Passing H. AMDT. 332 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Andy Levin): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 316 (Passing H. AMDT. 333 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Ayanna Pressley): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 317 (Passing H. AMDT. 334 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Abigail Spanberger): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 318 (Passing H. AMDT. 335 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Antonio Delgado): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 319 (Passing H. AMDT. 336 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Jason Crow): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 320 (Passing H. AMDT. 337 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 321 (Passing H. AMDT. 338 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Mark Pocan): ``yes''; and Roll Call Vote Number 322 (Passing H. AMDT. 339 to H.R. 2740 offered by Rep. Bill Pascrell): ``yes''.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of Kimberlee Ann Burks, on the occasion of her unexpected passing on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the City of Pleasanton, California, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of its founding which will occur next week on June 18. The valley where Pleasanton sits has been a source of valuable resources for over 5,000 years. Prior to the arrival of European settlers, it was home to wetlands and an immensely diverse portfolio of plants and animal life that sustained generations of Native Americans. Spanish settlers were drawn to the vast and plentiful landscape and plentiful water supply established a ranching and farming culture that flourished and served as a magnet to others that passed through during the California Gold Rush in the foothills nearby. In the decades that followed, the area was named for a Civil War general of the United States Army and Union cavalry and saw the arrival of the transcontinental railroads. The population was approximately 500 people at the time; however, that would not last long. The same rich soil that sustained the Native American populations for so long was then home to vineyards and hop fields that yielded a supply that was sought after across the nation and internationally. By 1900, Pleasanton became home to all of this, in addition to its own bank and several hotels. Since that time, growth and development has only continued. In the 1980s, Pleasanton broke ground on a massive project that would change the trajectory of the city and the region around it. The 850-acre Hacienda Business Park was the new magnet drawing industry and economic development into the valley. With a current population of approximately 85,000, Pleasanton is now home to one of the top 10 school districts in the State of California and holds over 1,200 acres of recreational space that play host to festivals, parades, and year-round weekly farmers markets. In recognition of its 125 years of incorporation, Pleasanton will be holding a Summer of Celebration, which will begin with a reception on the anniversary of its founding, June 18, 2019. Throughout the summer, residents of California's 15th Congressional District can take advantage of several events and exhibits throughout the city. Congratulations to Pleasanton on their anniversary, and good wishes for a summer of fun and celebration of our local history.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 232 (Concurring in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2157, the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 233 (Passing H.R. 2940): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 234 (Approving the Journal): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 235 (Ordering the Previous Question): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 236 (Passing H. Res. 415): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 237 (Approving the Journal): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 238 (Passing H. Res. 393): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 239 (Motion to Recommit H.R. 6): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 240 (Passing H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act): YES; and Roll Call Vote Number 241 (Passing H.R. 1921, the Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019): YES.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Monday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 22. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 218 (Passage of H.R. 1952, the Intercountry Adoption Information Act): yes; Roll Call Vote Number 219 (Passage of H. Res. 106): yes; Roll Call Vote Number 220 (Ordering the Previous Question): yes; Roll Call Vote Number 221 (Passage of H. Res. 389): yes; Roll Call Vote Number 222 (Passage of H. AMDT, 248 to H.R. 1500 offered by Rep. Bryan Steil): no; Roll Call Vote Number 223 (Passage of H. AMDT, 252 to H.R. 1500 offered by Rep. Michael Burgess): no; Roll Call Vote Number 224 (Passage of H. AMDT. 253 to H.R. 1500 offered by Rep. Michael Burgess): no; Roll Call Vote Number 225 (Passage of H. AMDT. 260 to H.R. 1500 offered by Rep. Haley Stevens): yes; Roll Call Vote Number 226 (Passage of H. AMDT. 263 to H.R. 1500 offered by Rep. Al Green): yes; Roll Call Vote Number 227 (Adoption of Motion to Recommit to H.R. 1500): no; and Roll Call Vote Number 228 (Passage of H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act): yes.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes Tuesday, May 14, through Friday, May 17. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 203 (Passage of H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 204 (Passage of H.R. 2379): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 205 (Ordering the Previous Question): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 206 (Passage of H. Res. 377): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 207 (Passage of H.R. 312, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 208 (Passage of H.R. 375): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 209 (Passage of H.R. 1892, the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 210 (Passage of H. AMDT. 221 to H.R. 987 offered by Rep. David McKinley): ``no''; Roll Call Vote Number 211 (Passage of H. AMDT. 225 to H.R. 987 offered by Rep. Josh Harder): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 212 (Passage of H. AMDT. 240 to H.R. 987 offered by Rep. Jennifer Wexton): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 213 (Adoption of Motion to Recommit to H.R. 987): ``no''; Roll Call Vote Number 214 (Passage of H.R. 987, the Marketing and Outreach Restoration to Empower Health Education Act of 2019 or MORE Health Education Act): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 215 (Approval of the Journal): ``yes''; Roll Call Vote Number 216 (Adoption of Motion to Recommit to H.R. 5): ``no''; and Roll Call Vote Number 217 (H.R. 5, the Equality Act): ``yes''.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Tuesday, May 7, Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 185 (Passage of H. Res. 273): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 186 (Passage of H.R. 1704, the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 189 (Ordering the Previous Question): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 190 (Passage of H. Res. 357): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 191 (Passage of H. AMDT. 199 to H.R. 986 offered by Rep. Anthony Brown): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 192 (Passage of H. AMDT. 203 to H.R. 986 offered by Rep. George Holding): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 193 (Passage of H. AMDT. 207 to H.R. 986 offered by Rep. Tom Malinowski): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 194 (Passage of H. AMDT. 208 to H.R. 986 offered by Rep. Susan Wild): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 195 (Adoption of Motion to Recommit to H.R. 986): NO; Roll Call Vote Number 196 (Passage of H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 197 (Passage of H. AMDT. 209 to H.R. 2157 offered by Rep. Ed Perlmutter): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 198 (Passage of H. AMDT. 210 to H.R. 2157 offered by Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 199 (Passage of H. AMDT. 214 to H.R. 2157 offered by Rep. Jared Huffman): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 200 (Passage of H. AMDT. 216 to H.R. 2157 offered by Rep. Lizzie Fletcher): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 201 (Adoption of Motion to Recommit to H.R. 2157): NO; and Roll Call Vote Number 202 (Passage of H.R. 2157, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019): YES.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life's work of Thomas Roger Morrison, who served as a trusted local reporter and staple on televisions in my district since 1982. Tom was born in Oakland, California on January 7, 1936 to proud parents, Lozetta and John Morrison. Shortly after his graduation from Oakland High School in 1954, Tom joined the Army and deployed to Korea. He patrolled the newly established Korean Demilitarized Zone in 1956 and 1957. Tom took on the role of a volunteer reporter for local Channel TV 30 in 1982. After reporting on local stories for a time, Tom joined the TV 30 staff and became the anchor of the 580/680 News. He served in this role for 10 years and received two prestigious Bay Area Television Association awards for his work during that time. After budgets no longer allowed the 580/680 News program to continue, Tom kept our community informed on local news and developments through his bi-weekly ``Mayor's Report.'' With this platform, he would meet with local mayors and county supervisors to ensure that local residents had access to information about upcoming events and what was happening in their local government. Tom's connection to the community was deep. His voice became synonymous with the annual Saint Patrick's Day parade in my hometown of Dublin, as he served as the announcer for so many years. Whether he was reporting from the tarmac at the Livermore Airshow, hosting an election special, or a segment of the Slice of Life show, Tom was a trusted and revered source of news in my district. Tom's work on behalf of our community continued until just two months ago, very shortly before his passing. His passion and commitment were recently memorialized when the studio at TV 30 adopted the honorary title, ``Tom Morrison Studio.'' After a long and valiant battle with cancer, Tom Morrison passed away peacefully on April 18, 2019. He is survived by a large and loving family, including Kathy, his wife of 23 years, his two sons, Kevin and Michael, his step-children, Stacey, Kristin, Amy, and Bradley, his sister Jenean, and the eight grandchildren he absolutely adored.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the students of Amador Valley High School (AVHS) in my congressional district, who competed in the national We the People competition held right here in Washington, D.C. I am proud to report that its We the People competition team took second place out of 56 participating groups. The We the People competition is held annually. Teams come to Washington, D.C. to compete in mock congressional hearings that test the high school students' knowledge of U.S. history and the Constitution. I am thoroughly impressed with the participation, dedication, and knowledge of AVHS students regarding our history, government, and political system. The students displayed exceptional commitment and love of history and civics. They are truly a model for students across the country. I also want to recognize their teacher, Stacey Sklar, who worked tirelessly to provide guidance, organize the team and prepare the students in winning the statewide competition this winter and place second in the national competition. And I also want to commend Cheryl Cook-Kallio for her resounding efforts as the California state coordinator for the We the People program. Madam Speaker, again I congratulate AVHS and their students from the We the People program. I want to take this opportunity to list the members of the team: Shurthi Chandran, Esha Chawla, Sandra Chen, Emma Garman, Prerita Govil, Robin Hwang, Kate Inman, Kavya Katragadda, Quincy Kumfert, Matthew Lyou, Gabrielle Mirsky, Trent Moca, Nicole Park, Andrew Pereira, Vanshaj Singhania, Jessica Stubbs, Emil Tu, Evan Yang, Zoe Yao, and John Yi.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Monday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 9. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 157 (Passage of H. Con. Res. 19): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 158 (Passage of H.R. 1331, the Local Water Protection Act): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 159 (Approval of the Journal): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 160 (Ordering the Previous Question): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 161 (Passage of H. Res. 294): YES; and Roll Call Vote Number 162 (Passage of H.R. 1759, the Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act or BRIDGE for Workers Act): YES.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Monday, April 1. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 137 (Passage of H.R. 1593, the Coordinating and Leveraging for School Security (CLASS) Act of 2019): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 138 (Passage of H.R. 1590, the Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019): YES; and Roll Call Vote Number 139 (Approval of the Journal): YES.

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Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of Daniel Thomas Lydon, on the occasion of his passing on Monday, March 18, 2019. The son of two Irish immigrants, Daniel was born in Oakland, California on October 30, 1941. His roots grew deep in our community through his schooling in Oakland and Berkeley as well as his work at the Oakland Tribune, all occurring before he joined the Fremont Fire Department in March 1963. Almost immediately Daniel sought to make a difference for his fellow firefighters. He played an instrumental role in organizing his department's personnel to establish their labor union, Fremont Firefighters Local 1689. Once formed, Daniel rose to serve as the organization's first president. Throughout the course of his career with the Fremont Fire Department, Daniel held the rank of firefighter, inspector, lieutenant, captain, and battalion chief before being trusted to lead the entire department as fire chief, where he served until his well-deserved retirement in 2002. Under his leadership, the Fremont Fire Department grew to meet the needs of a large, modern, and rapidly developing city. Chief Lydon began to incorporate licensed paramedics among the fire department staff. This enabled them to begin to provide life-saving treatment of patients if they were the first to the scene of an emergency. Daniel expanded the size of the department, in the most literal sense, by adding four new stations to serve the community. Additionally, he helped ensure the safety of his personnel by assisting with key bond measures, ensuring funds were dedicated to retrofitting outdated infrastructure. Chief Lydon's public service did not end with his retirement from the fire department. He continued to help his community grow by serving as a planning commissioner for the City of Fremont. His legacy continues as the projects he helped shape go on under construction to meet the needs of our community. Chief Lydon passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia, as well as his children, Bridget, Daniel, Kevin, Margaret, and Michael. His legacy will live on through them, his five grandchildren, and the everlasting impact he made on our community.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Monday, March 11. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 119 (Passage of H.R. 1122, the Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act): YES Roll Call Vote Number 120 (Passage of H.R. 758, the Cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act): YES

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Monday, March 5. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 104 (Passage of H.R. 1381, the Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act): ``yes''; and Roll Call Vote Number 105 (Passage of S. 49): ``yes''.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Monday, February 25. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 88 (Passage of H.R. 539, the Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act): YES; Roll Call Vote Number 89 (Passage of H.R. 328, the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act): YES.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Chair, today, we tell our fellow Americans that their children's right to learn without fear; that their own right to dance at a concert, worship at a synagogue, shop at the mall; that all those rights to come home, to live, and to love are greater than any other right in the Constitution. This bill puts in place an expansion of violent history checks on firearm purchases where there were too many gaps before. It will not end every gun violence death in America, but we should try. It also will get rid of this argument about States like California and Illinois, where you have gun violence. You can no longer say, well, they have tough background checks there, so it is not working. Well, no, we are only as safe as the lowest common denominator. If our States like Nevada and Arizona have low restrictions when it comes to purchasing a firearm, we are only as safe as they are. We will have a nationwide background check that will make sure that all of us are safe. We are here, Mr. Chair, because of Mr. Thompson, because of Moms Demand Action, because of Everytown for Gun Safety, and because of March For Our Lives. Keep marching. You got us to this point.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on Tuesday, January 22. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Roll Call Vote Number 44 (Passage of H.R. 676, the NATO Support Act): YES; and Roll Call Vote Number 45 (Passage of H.R. 328, the Hack Your State Department Act): YES.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. tomorrow, and further, when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet on Monday next, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today along with Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congressman Mike Thompson, and Congressman Jerry McNerney to recognize Bill O'Malley for his public service and legacy in our East Bay community. Bill was born in Boston in 1924 and served in the U.S. Navy at a young age. After World War II, he studied at Fordham University in New York. In 1953, Bill and his wife, Claire Dunn, moved to California where they raised nine children. He graduated first in his class from Golden Gate University School of Law while attending at night. A lifetime public servant, Bill held almost every role in Contra Costa County's legal system. He served as a deputy district attorney, deputy public defender, and was a founding member of the county's public defender's office. In 1968, Bill was appointed as Contra Costa County's District Attorney. During his 16-year tenure, he helped open the county's first rape crisis center and domestic violence shelter. Following his years as district attorney, Bill was elected to be a Superior Court judge where he presided over criminal, civil, and family law until his retirement in 1995. Outside of the courtroom, Bill was an avid outdoorsman and traveler. He visited every state in the United States and visited all national parks and historic monuments, a feat not easily accomplished. In his retirement he loved spending time with his family and exploring his passion for history by studying World War I and visiting European battlegrounds. His proudest achievement, though, was his family. Bill is survived by his sister, Grace Fitzgerald; sons Jake and Dan; daughters Nancy, Denise, Betsy, Grace, Patty, and Mary; as well as 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bill was particularly gratified that his daughter, Nancy, became the first woman to serve as Alameda County District Attorney. I join Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congressman Mike Thompson, and Congressman Jerry McNerney in recognizing Bill's volunteerism and enthusiasm as a public servant in his community. He will be sincerely missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him, and he will be remembered for his endless service to Contra Costa County.

Mr. SWALWELL of California

Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to reject white nationalism, to reject white supremacy, and to reject anyone who supports these immoral ideas. I reject Steve King. So does America. Do you know what? So do the people of Iowa's Fourth Congressional District. How do I know that? Because I was born there to a police officer as a father and a mom who raised four boys. The way that they raised us is the way that every family in cities like Ames, Algona, and Sac City raised their kids: to love each other, to love God, to work together, and to believe that, in a community, we come together and that love always conquers. They reject the bigotry that they hear day after day from their Representative. I want to make sure that every person in the United States knows that what was expressed by our colleague is an exception and does not define the hardworking people of western Iowa.