Greg Stanton

Mr. STANTON

Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, thanks to years of hard work, we have made Arizona a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. It is one of our State's fastest-growing industries. We have supported innovative, local companies that produce base materials, we have trained a talented STEM workforce through our colleges and universities, and we have attracted billions of dollars in investment to build semiconductor fabs in the Valley of the Sun. These days microchips are in everything from consumer electronics and cars to technologies that support our national defense. Increasingly, those chips are made in Arizona. In the future, I want more of those chips to be manufactured in Arizona. That was why I was an early and vocal supporter of the CHIPS Act. It comes down to one word: jobs. This bill will help drive down costs for consumers and lower our reliance on foreign countries all while creating and supporting tens of thousands of high-paying jobs in my home State of Arizona. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this bill to recharge America's economy.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, for 126 days now, Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained by Russia. Every single day that goes by is a lifetime for her wife, Cherelle, her family, friends, and teammates on the Phoenix Mercury. As mayor of Phoenix, I was so lucky to watch her develop and grow as a professional athlete and also as a respected leader in the Phoenix community. One of the best basketball players of our generation, she has won gold medals representing the United States twice at the Olympic Games. Like many WNBA players, she needed to supplement her income by playing professional basketball in Russia, and she was proud to do so. But, now, Brittney finds herself a prisoner of the Russian Government. Her legal hearings continue to be delayed without good reason. It is unacceptable. It is time for the House to speak with one unified voice and call for Brittney's safe return and to show support for every American wrongfully detained in Russia.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 164 inventors who will soon be inducted as the 2021 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in an induction ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona that will feature a keynote address by U.S. Commissioner for Patents, Andrew Hirshfeld. To be named as a Fellow, these men and women were nominated by their peers and have undergone the scrutiny of the NAI Selection Committee, having had their innovations deemed as making significant impact on quality of life, economic development and welfare of society. Collectively, this elite group holds over 4,800 patents. This year's class of Fellows includes individuals from 118 research universities and non-profit research institutes spanning across the United States and the world. The now 1,567-member group of Fellows is composed of more than 200 senior leaders of research universities and nonprofit research institutes, over 600 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; 45 inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, 63 recipients of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation and U.S. National Medal of Science, 45 Nobel Laureates, 450 AAAS Fellows, 314 IEEE Fellows and 251 Fellows of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, among other awards and distinctions. The NAI was founded in 2010 to recognize and encourage inventors with patents issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, enhance the visibility of academic technology and innovation, encourage the disclosure of intellectual property, educate and mentor innovative students and translate the inventions of its members to benefit society. We are greatly indebted to innovators such as the ones being inducted for their contributions to society through their inventions. I commend these individuals, and the organizations and taxpayers that support them, for the work they do to revolutionize the world we live in. As the following inventors are inducted, may it encourage future generations to strive to meet this high honor and continue the spirit of discovery and innovation. The 2021 NAI Fellows include: Katerina Akassoglou, University of California--San Francisco; Norma A. Alcantar, University of South Florida; Zhiqiang An, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Treena Arinzeh, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Andrea Armani, University of Southern California; Santokh S. Badesha, Purdue University; Sanjay Banerjee, The University of Texas at Austin; Ravi Bellamkonda, Duke University; Ronald D. Berger, Johns Hopkins University; Madan M. Bhasin, Louisiana State University. Greg E. Blonder, Boston University; Jef D. Boeke, NYU Langone Health; Thomas Boland, The University of Texas at El Paso; Xandra O. Breakefield, Massachusetts General Hospital Research Institute; Joan F. Brennecke, The University of Texas at Austin; Marcel P. Bruchez, Carnegie Mellon University; Vladimir Bulovic, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Anthony N. Caruso, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Babu Chalamala, Sandia National Laboratories; Joseph Chappell, University of Kentucky. Shaochen Chen, University of California, San Diego; Shigao Chen, Mayo Clinic; Yingying Chen, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Shih Cheng-Yen, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology; Tze- Chiang Chung, The Pennsylvania State University; William W. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Stuart L. Cooper, The Ohio State University; Max D. Cooper, Emory University; Gerard L. Cote, Texas A&M University; Douglas F. Covey, Washington University in St. Louis. Gregory P. Crawford, Miami University; Ronald G. Crystal, Weill Cornell Medicine; Fa F. Dai, Auburn University; Ted M. Dawson, Johns Hopkins University; Ananth Dodabalapur, The University of Texas at Austin; Patricia Donahoe, Massachusetts General Hospital Research Institute; Elmootazbellah Elnozahy, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology; Thomas H. Epps, University of Delaware; Rong Fan, Yale University; Liesl Folks, The University of Arizona. Holloway H. Frost, Jr., The University of Texas at Arlington; Bruce K. Gale, The University of Utah; Bruce C. Gates, University of California; Davis, Jordan J. Green Johns Hopkins University; Paula T. Hammond. Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Benjamin G. Harvey, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division--NAWCWD China Lake; Ayanna Howard, The Ohio State University; James E. Hubbard, Jr., Texas A&M University; Alex lgnatiev, University of Houston; David Jaffray, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Cherie R. Kagan, University of Pennsylvania; Hari Kalva, Florida Atlantic University. Richard B. Kaner, University of California, Los Angeles; Anumantha G. Kanthasamy, University of Georgia; Sanjiv Kapoor, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jeffrey Karp, Harvard University; Frederick A. Kish, Jr., North Carolina State University; George Koob, National Institutes of Health; Joerg Lahann, University of Michigan; Sidney E. Law, University of Georgia; Kelvin H. Lee, University of Delaware; Gwo-Bin Lee, National Tsing Hua University. Craig A. Lehmann, Stony Brook University; Xingen Lei, Cornell University; Henry A. Lester, California Institute of Technology; King C. Li, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Xiaochun R. Li, University of California, Los Angeles; Chenzhong Li, Tulane University; Zhiyong Liang, Florida State University; Jianming Liang, Arizona State University; Zhi-Pei Liang, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ming C. Lin, University of Maryland, College Park. Steven R. Little, University of Pittsburgh; Zheng-Rong Lu, Case Western Reserve University; Yi Lu, The University of Texas at Austin; Serge Luryi, Stony Brook University; Thomas R. Mackie, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Shlomo Magdassi, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Ajay Malshe, Purdue University; Terry Matsunaga, The University of Arizona; John A. McLean, Vanderbilt University; Craig H. Meyer, University of Virginia. Alan J. Michaels, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jeffrey Milbrandt, Washington University in St. Louis; Sumita B. Mitra, University of South Florida; Osama Mohammed, Florida International University; Subhra Mohapatra, University of South Florida; Duncan T. Moore, University of Rochester; Daniel Moran, Washington University in St. Louis; Morton M. Mower, University of Colorado Denver; Russell J. Mumper, The University of Alabama; Govindarajan Muralidharan, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Sri R. Narayan, University of Southern California; D. Scott NeSmith, University of Georgia; Tse Nga Ng, University of California, San Diego; Vincent C. Njar, University of Maryland, Baltimore; Richard D. Noble, University of Colorado Boulder; Anson Ong, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Abraham Oommen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Karen Panetta, Tufts University; Khanh D. Pham, Air Force Research Laboratory; Rosalind W. Picard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Lawrence Pileggi, Carnegie Mellon University; Jill Pipher, Brown University; Brian W. Pogue, Dartmouth College; Maurizio Prato, University of Trieste. Samuel Prien, Texas Tech University; Jose C. Principe, University of Florida; Susan E. Quaggin, Northwestern University; Clive Randall, The Pennsylvania State University; Amanda Randles, Duke University; Theodore W. Randolph, University of Colorado Boulder; Venigalla B. Rao, The Catholic University of America; Nalini K. Ratha, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Behzad Razavi, University of California, Los Angeles; Charles M. Rice The Rockefeller University. Subrata Roy, University of Florida; Bulent Sarlioglu, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Majid Sarrafzadeh, University of California, Los Angeles; Richard Sayre, New Mexico Consortium; David V. Schaffer, University of California, Berkeley; Richard A. Schatz, Duke University; Julie M. Schoenung, University of California, Irvine; Richard R. Schrock, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Chandan K. Sen, Indiana University; Cyrus Shahabi, University of Southern California. Fergus Shanahan, University College Cork; K.B. Sharpless, The Scripps Research Institute; Pei-Yong Shi, The University of Texas Medical Branch; Andrei Shkel, University of California, Irvine; Steven J. Simske, Colorado State University; Raghupathy Sivakumar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alexander H. Slocum, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jill P. Smith, Georgetown University; Joshua Smith, University of Washington; Susan L. Sokolowski, University of Oregon. Milan Sonka, University of Iowa; Natalie Stingelin, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gerald B. Stringfellow, The University of Utah; Luyi Sun, University of Connecticut; Earl E. Swartzlander, Jr., The University of Texas at Austin; Juming Tang, Washington State University; Michael M. Thackeray, Argonne National Laboratory; Ganesh Thakur, University of Houston; Bruce Tromberg, National Institutes of Health; Mark E. Van Dyke, The University of Arizona. Thirumalai V. Venkatesan, The University of Oklahoma; Jian-Ping Wang, University of Minnesota; Binghe Wang, Georgia State University; Nien- Hwa Wang, Purdue University; Shan X. Wang, Stanford University; Bennett C. Ward, Virginia Commonwealth University; James J. Watkins, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Anthony S. Weiss, The University of Sydney; Gregory F. Welch, University of Central Florida; David G. Whitten, The University of New Mexico. David Williams, University of Rochester; Darren Woodside, Texas Heart Institute; Hong Yan, City University of Hong Kong; Paul G. Yock, Stanford University; Richard A. Yost, University of Florida; Habib Zaghouani, University of Missouri-Columbia; Ya-Qin Zhang, Tsinghua University; Ming-Ming Zhou, Mount Sinai Health System.

Mr. STANTON

Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3294, a bill to honor Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg with statues here in the United States Capitol. Both overcame formidable barriers and defied the odds, paving the way for future generations of women, but Justice Sandra Day O'Connor holds a special place in the hearts of all Arizonans. Born on a ranch in eastern Arizona, Justice O'Connor brought a tough, no-nonsense attitude with her throughout her career in public service. She blazed every trail she set foot on. And just this past Saturday, she celebrated her 92nd birthday. Justice O'Connor served as Arizona's assistant attorney general, the first female majority leader to serve in any State senate across the United States of America, and as a Maricopa County Superior Court judge. In 1981, she took her Arizona brand of independence and pragmatism with her to the United States Supreme Court. Justice O'Connor shattered the highest glass ceiling in the legal profession, but Arizonans most admire her for the way she made it there, with unparalleled talent, intelligence, and relentless grit. Her independent-minded commitment to interpreting the Constitution and reaching workable decisions served our Nation and the rule of law well. One of the things that I most admire about Justice O'Connor is what she did after she retired from the United States Supreme Court. She foresaw deep divisions in our society and our politics. She knew that we needed to improve civil discourse if we hoped to keep our democracy strong.

Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, after 25 years on the Court, she came back to Arizona and got right back to work. She founded the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute For American Democracy in Phoenix to promote civic education, inspiring future generations to not only participate in our democracy but to contribute to it with the same degree of thoughtfulness, civility, and grace that she has throughout her amazing career. I have been lucky enough to work with her and the institute through the Camp O'Connor civics education program for middle school students. I saw firsthand the difference that program makes in the lives of our next generation of leaders, and I saw how much Justice O'Connor truly cares about those children and about all people. That is her legacy to me. Justice O'Connor and Justice Ginsburg were deeply committed in their service to the American people. They are more than deserving of this recognition.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor and congratulate Mrs. Nancy Parra-Quinlan for being named the 2022 Arizona Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Educational Foundation. Mrs. Parra-Quinlan, a 7th and 8th grade teacher at Kino Junior High in the Mesa Public Schools district, has inspired her students over her 27-year career to reach for the stars and create a better and brighter future for our state. School year after school year, Mrs. Parra-Quinlan has distinguished herself as a uniquely gifted and hardworking educator. She has revolutionized STEM education in the Mesa Public School District and has selflessly served our community both inside and outside of the classroom. Her lessons expose her students to valuable real-world skills in a rapidly evolving technology industry throughout Arizona. Mrs. Parra-Quinlan has sponsored and directed incredible programs like the STEM Institute for Manufacturing and Innovation, and Mesa Public School's Aerospace Academy. Through it all, she finds time to volunteer with the Civil Air Patrol as a statewide Assistant Director of Aerospace Education and with the 305th Squadron at Falcon Field in Mesa as the Aerospace Education Office. Mrs. Parra-Quinlan is an exemplary advocate for girls, students of color, and all students who are underrepresented in STEM, and is helping create a more diverse and equitable future for Arizona. By innovating and expanding the kinds of courses and activities offered at Mesa Public Schools, she opens new doors of opportunity for her students every day--even before they begin high school. She plans to spend a year of service as an Arizona Teacher of the Year continuing her mission of getting more of our students involved in STEM and making the field more inclusive and representative of our ever diverse and vibrant community. I am beyond proud to honor Mrs. Parra-Quinlan for her remarkable service and astounding legacy at Kino Junior High School. Mrs. Parra- Quinlan cares deeply about her work, students, coworkers, and our state. She chose to become a teacher to inspire the next generation and change the lives of her students--and we are all grateful for her work as a teacher, role model, and mentor. I wish her and her students the very best as she continues to innovate, inspire, and shape a promising future for the STEM field, and the state of Arizona.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a fine Arizona public servant who we unexpectedly lost just a few days ago: Grant Woods, our State's former attorney general, someone who made a lasting impact on every person he met and on our State and on our Nation. Before he was an elected official in his own right, Grant was a staff member right here in the people's House. Then-Congressman John McCain chose Grant as his first chief of staff and they formed a friendship that lasted the rest of the great Senator's life. They had a lot in common. They believed in bipartisanship and compromise, and they were both willing to ruffle a few feathers if they thought it was the right thing to do. And when it counted most, they lived by the most simple creed: country first. In the 1990s, as Arizona's top law enforcement official, Grant earned a reputation as a fighter for the little guy, and for good reason. He was one of the attorneys general who took on Big Tobacco and won, earning the largest civil settlement in our Nation's history on behalf of countless Arizonans who had been harmed. After he left elected office, he continued his crusades as one of the Nation's top trial attorneys. He was a true Renaissance man, a writer and a musician, and he was a passionate supporter of the arts and local artists. In fact, he is a member of the Arizona Music Hall of Fame. He was a tireless advocate for children. In fact, there is a Boys & Girls Club in the East Valley named after Grant Woods. No one was a bigger fan of Arizona sports and sports teams than Grant Woods, and he was an occasional critic of those teams when they deserved it. Grant reminded us that public service isn't about partisanship. It is about making life a little bit easier for the hardworking people you serve. His passing is a tremendous loss for all of Arizona. He will be forever remembered for his faithful service to our State, our country, and our democracy.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a significant milestone that will be reached in my district on Saturday, October 30: the 100th anniversary of the construction of the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center. It was the first synagogue built in the city of Phoenix and this historic place has deeply enriched our community for a century. In the spring of 1920, a group of 32 residents joined together to form Phoenix's first Jewish congregation, Congregation Beth Israel. The next year, on October 30, 1921, they broke ground and began to the lay the cornerstone for a place of worship, Temple Beth Israel. Madam Speaker, the early days for this congregation were not easy, particularly when you consider they had no air conditioning during the sweltering heat of an Arizona summer. But these individuals were united by their deep-rooted faith and unwavering commitment to the values of Judaism. Temple Beth Israel was a place of worship, but it was also a place where members of our community came together to celebrate culture, faith and education. It hosted meetings with members of the B'nai B'rith and the National Council of Jewish Women, and frequently held Passover Seders and special dances. In 1949, Congregation Beth Israel sold the property to the Southern Baptist Convention and the building became home to Phoenix's first Chinese-speaking Christian Church. In 1981, the property was sold again, this time to a Spanish-speaking Baptist Church. It remained under their care until purchased by the Jewish Historical Society in 2002, upon which time it was bestowed its present-day name: the Cutler- Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center. Today, the building serves as an important religious and cultural archive, housing more than 50,000 artifacts of Jewish history in Arizona and the Southwest United States. It also continues to host forums and educational events, and remains a regional nexus of the Jewish faith. I am proud to recognize the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center's extraordinary accomplishment and ask that my colleagues join me in expressing deep gratitude to the many individuals who have called this building home, including the late Rabbi Albert Plotkin and the Arizona Jewish Historical Society's Executive Director Lawrence Bell, Treasurer Lawrence Cutler, and Founder Jerry Lewkowitz. Mr. Lewkowitz's parents were original leaders of Congregation Beth Israel and fifth generation family members will be celebrating at this year's centennial. The leadership of these individuals and so many others will ensure the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center remains a positive influence in our community for years to come. Collectively, they helped make Phoenix the culturally rich and diverse place that it is today. Best wishes for the next 100 years.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Richard Stahl, who passed away on January 3, 2021. A community leader and LGBTQ+ advocate, Richard was a fearless champion for LGBTQ+ causes and fought tirelessly to bring us one step closer to eradicating HIV. Today, Arizona is a better and brighter place for his presence among us. A New Jersey native, Richard had a profound love for Arizona. Put best by Richard himself, ``I will retire here someday.'' After moving to the Grand Canyon state, Richard immediately rooted himself firmly giving all his time, heart, and soul to the betterment of our community. Casa Ben Dita--his beloved McCormick Ranch home--became a gathering place for some of the premiere LGBTQ+ organizations in Phoenix--particularly Lambda Legal, the oldest national legal organization dedicated to working for the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Year after year, Richard inspired so many and had a unique sense of bringing people together for the common good. When Aunt Rita's Foundation brought the AIDS Walk back to Phoenix, Richard was one of the first to jump in and support its success. He also was relentlessly active in Aunt Rita's Red Brunch to celebrate World AIDS Day and joined the Foundation's Red Purse Club, generously donating his time, talents, and treasure year after year. His commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and the eradication of HIV extended beyond excellence in service and volunteerism. Together, with community partners, Richard helped form permanent financial legacies for the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDs. His generosity transformed the Southwest Center from a small organization to a thriving pillar of our community. Richard showed that by giving, anyone and everyone can change the world. Today, the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDs is known as Arizona's premiere leader for financially accessible, culturally competent, LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare. For his lifetime achievement, he received the Southwest Center Philanthropist Lifetime Legacy Award and was named a Partner for Life. In his honor, the Center named its clinical trials division the ``Richard P. Stahl Research Wing''. As we reflect how long we have come in the work to eradicate HIV, there is no doubt our progress was shaped by Richard Stahl. Arizona owes him a debt of gratitude, and he will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all those he uplifted with his positivity and unwavering support. Madam Speaker, in this spirit of remembrance, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Richard Stahl. I thank Richard, and Godspeed.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the Arizona Informant on 50 years of excellence in reporting on our state's most important issues. Since its start, the paper's motto has been: ``98% of Our News You Won't Find in Any Other News Media in Arizona,'' and it's delivered on that, shining a light on members of our community. For five decades, the paper has chronicled stories of Black Americans. It has reported on the importance of African American representation in Arizona politics, racial disparities in the criminal justice system, the need to improve policing in communities of color, and the stories of resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But most importantly, it has documented the history, successes, and leadership of African Americans in our community. The newspaper was founded by Cloves Campbell, Sr., Arizona's first Black state senator, and his brother Charles Campbell, a respected and accomplished educator. They knew firsthand that the press of the '50s and '60s rarely told the full story on any issue affecting communities of color that seldom came across the newswire. Too often, mainstream media coverage of Black Americans focused mostly on large Civil Rights demonstrations. Those stories usually covered the events themselves and rarely took the time to tell what happened after these influential demonstrations, nor the work of Black Americans whose brave and courageous actions made those events possible. As they lived through this history, Cloves and Charles realized they could tell these stories better themselves--and so they did. In 1971, with just $1, Charles and Cloves bought the Arizona Informant and transformed it into the paper we know now. Today, as much of Arizona and national media suffer from shrinking readership, the paper is seeing growth, boasting 100,000 weekly readers. The Arizona Informant remains Arizona's only Black-owned weekly newspaper. The paper also uses the influence of its non-profit foundation, the Arizona Informant Foundation, to provide and develop valuable resources and opportunities to help build and bolster Black and African American communities in Arizona. For 50 years, the paper has successfully captured the history of our community--bringing important issues and voices into the spotlight. As our country continues to see disparities in the Black community and communities of color, we are reminded that we need outlets that see and embrace their identity, as members of the community they cover, not as a ``bias'' but as an asset to report the truth. Journalism needs more outlets like the Arizona Informant who not only do quality journalism but do so with newsrooms that reflect and empathize with the communities and issues they carefully cover. The Campbell brothers and the Informant remind us that diversity is essential, not only to the success of journalism, but to the success and vibrancy of our community. Their spirit lives on with Cloves' son, Cloves Campbell, Jr., who has followed in his father's footsteps and continued his legacy of journalistic excellence as publisher of the newspaper. I thank the Arizona Informant for being a pillar of our community. Congratulations on 50 years of reporting with integrity and diligence on the issues that matter most to Arizona. Here's to the next 50 years and beyond.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I want to commend Chair DeLauro and Chair Pingree for their work on this bill and the significant progress it makes in addressing so many issues that have impacted tribes across the nation, including Arizona. This is by far the most funding provided to tribal nations in the history of our country, and I appreciate your commitment to consulting with tribal governments as this bill was drafted The bill before us includes funding for staffing newly opened health facilities. Very near my district, the River People's Health Center, located on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Reservation, is one of these new facilities. I am grateful it would fully fund the Indian Health Service's (IHS) request for staff at the River People Health Center, and that language is included to ensure the facility will receive staffing funding should the opening date come earlier than IHS currently projects. However, I also understand that the Community has raised concerns with the IHS that the funding request does not include 11 positions that are in the original authorized staffing plan for the Health Center. Unfortunately, while the Community sent a letter more than two months ago requesting clarification and justification for this discrepancy, they have yet to receive a response. While this issue is being worked out between the Community and IHS, I would ask that the Committee continue to work with me to ensure the final bill will fully fund the authorized staffing levels and 638 contracts for the newly-opened facilities, as agreed to in the final contract between the tribe and the federal government. Chairwoman Chellie Pingree: I want to thank the gentleman from Arizona for raising this concern and for his consistent support for strong funding for Tribal Nations. I am proud to say that our subcommittee has strongly supported Tribal priorities and programs, because we know that these accounts are still far underfunded and oversubscribed. I also want to thank him for his support of the Indian Health Services' River People's Health Center on the Salt River Reservation. I am very pleased that this bill provides the funding necessary to open this new facility and others across the nation. With the pandemic still raging in many parts of the Country, it is essential that we get these facilities up and running as soon as possible. Staffing for new facilities is an issue we closely monitor. We look forward to updates on negotiations between the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and IHS and will work with our colleagues in the Senate as the situation evolves. I thank Madam Chair for her support. I look forward to working with her and supporting the wellbeing of our Tribal communities

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Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I have a motion at the desk.

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Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I stand in support of the ALLIES Act. I believe, as my colleagues have stated so eloquently, that we have a moral obligation and a duty to take care of those who protected and safeguarded American troops in Afghanistan. Future allies will look at how we treated those who put themselves in harm's way: the thousands of interpreters and others who aided our mission when they are asked to help us in other times of need. There is one particular group I would like to call special attention to: the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon. This small group of elite Afghan women sought a better future for their country. They were trained by our country's Special Forces and supported our special operation missions during the war. They gathered essential intelligence and helped protect the lives of innocent civilians and American troops. We owe these brave women more than our gratitude. We owe them what they gave us: loyalty and protection. Because of their gender, they are marked for especially heinous retaliation and punishment by the Taliban. Without our help they will almost certainly be raped, sold into sex trafficking, tortured, or executed all because they helped the American people. I want to thank Representative Crow for his steadfast leadership on this critically important issue, and I urge my colleagues to approve this essential bill.

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Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his incredible leadership up to this point and moving forward as we get the INVEST in America Act passed in this House and soon signed by the President of the United States. It is bold. It is transformative. And it is the investment we need now to compete in the 21st century economy. Mr. Speaker, this bill includes long-delayed, incredibly important investments in Arizona's roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure. Arizona will receive more than $5 billion for highways and almost $1 billion for transit. Importantly, it supports major Arizona projects: I-11, public transit in cities big and small, key investments to support local communities, and improve the way we move people and goods. It directs significant resources to our long overlooked Tribal communities throughout the State. It also addresses urgent water needs in my State by increasing investments in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Mr. Speaker, the time for action is now, and I urge my colleagues to support this historic investment in the American people and our American economy.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this important bill to better secure our Capitol complex, which includes my legislation to provide body-worn cameras to Capitol Police officers and require their use. Implementing a body-worn camera system for the United States Capitol Police was recommended in General Honore's important report. In the wake of the January 6 attack, is there any doubt that the Federal criminal investigations would have greatly benefited from additional body camera footage? In addition, in my experience as a mayor of a major American city, the city of Phoenix, I know that body-worn cameras improve safety, improve safety for officers, for the public, and for everyone in the community. They will improve safety for the people who work here at the Capitol complex. I thank Chairwoman DeLauro and Congressman Ryan for working with me on this important issue.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the legacy of Chandler Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Camille Casteel, who is retiring after 50 years of service. During her tenure, she touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of students. As a teacher, administrator, and superintendent, Dr. Casteel has been a pillar of our community and a one-of-a-kind leader. She devoted her professional life to ensuring that every student who walks the halls of a Chandler school is provided a quality, equitable, and impactful education--and our entire state is better today because of her leadership. A native Arizonan, Dr. Casteel spent her entire career advocating for her students. In 1971, she started as a first-grade teacher when Chandler--mostly a community a farms and ranches-was home to just seven small schools with no air conditioning. Casteel spent the next five decades with CUSD, including 25 years as the district's Superintendent, and under her leadership, CUSD became one of the largest districts in the state. There, Dr. Casteel oversaw the development of 30 new schools to serve the more than 46,000 students who attend Chandler schools every day. For 50 years, Dr. Casteel has remained a trailblazer in the Chandler community. She has fought to ensure her students and staff have the tools and resources they need to be successful in the classroom and a safe and caring place to learn. She developed innovative solutions for the challenges that inevitably come with a rapidly growing community and school district-and most recently, she led CUSD through the unprecedented challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her kindness, compassion, and commitment to excellence will be felt by future generations who pass through the Chandler Unified School District. Because of Dr. Casteel, Chandler's students will continue to receive a comprehensive, quality education that prepares them for ventures beyond their school days. Arizona owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. Casteel. Her devotion to strengthening our community's public education system will be felt long after her retirement. In this spirit of gratitude, I rise today to honor the esteemed career of Dr. Camille Casteel and wish her the best in wherever life takes her next.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the lifetime achievement of Annie Lopez, a nationally recognized artist and community leader in Arizona. A pioneer of the Phoenix art scene, Ms. Lopez shattered barriers to elevate the work of local and Latino artists across our state, and her living legacy deserves to be etched in our historical record for all to remember. At a young age, she discovered her passion and vision for the arts. In 1982, Ms. Lopez became a member of the Movimiento Artistico del Rio Salado (MARS), a nationally acclaimed Chicano Arts organization. Ms. Lopez made it her mission to re-define how Chicano art is perceived in the broader art community. She became an immediate sensation, captivating audiences through her storytelling focused on her own experiences in Arizona and shared family heritage. Ms. Lopez proudly wears her heritage on her sleeve--and she translated that passion literally with her most recent work, hand-crafted dresses made from stitched-together prints on tamale paper that dawns excerpts of Arizona's SB 1070 and her grandparents' immigration cards. Through her art, she starts a dialogue about racism, stereotypes, and the local art world--making poignant statements about Latino culture with her unmatched sense of humor. A fourth-generation Arizonan, Ms. Lopez has always been a relentless advocate for our community. She has served as a board member for MARS, and as a panelist for the City of Phoenix and the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Ms. Lopez has exhibited her work in venues across the nation, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, the Phoenix Art Museum, Tucson Museum of Art, and the Arizona State University Art Museum. In the beginning of 2020, in recognition of her artistic excellence, Ms. Lopez was the first Latina artist to have her work displayed in the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.--cementing her legacy as one of the greatest artists Phoenix has ever known. Ms. Lopez has given all her time, heart and soul to the betterment of Phoenix and Arizona. She has inspired so many young artists to achieve their highest aspirations, and those who learn from her enter the world with a greater appreciation for Chicano art history. I humbly rise to extend my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Ms. Lopez for immense contributions to our state. A dedicated artist, advocate, and community servant, her life's work remains a local favorite in Phoenix, and I wish her the best as she continues to create a legacy that will be felt by Arizonans for generations to come.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Sue Ellen Allen, who passed away on February 24, 2021. A woman whose fiery passion matched her red hair, Sue Ellen was a fearless champion for criminal justice reform in Arizona and across the nation--guided by her steadfast belief that everyone deserved a second chance. She loved fiercely, and her infectious southern charm brought light to every room she entered. Sue Ellen's story is an inspiration to us all, and Arizona is a better place for her presence among us. She lived many lives as an educator, business owner, community leader, and as a former inmate at Arizona State Prison. Sue Ellen put it best, she was a ``contradiction in terms.'' It was during her time as an inmate when she encountered systemic inequities and became acutely aware of the hardships faced for those behind bars. Her cell mate, Gina--despite many pleas for medical attention--died of leukemia. This loss altered the course of Sue Ellen's life and inspired her to fight not only for her own reentry into society, but for all those formerly incarcerated, especially girls and women. When talking about her experience, Sue Ellen used to say, ``Being released from prison is like being shot out of a cannon naked into a brick wall.'' Even through hardship, she never lost her sense of humor. Upon her release, she authored ``The Slumber Party from Hell'' detailing her time in prison. She then founded the nonprofit organization ReInventing ReEntry to educate and reshape society's perception of former inmates to help them reintegrate and give them a fair shot for employment, housing, education, and entrepreneurial opportunities--without shame or stigma. Sue Ellen courageously chose to confront and relive these challenges with hope that she could help others see their purpose and potential again. She visited prisons and detention centers to tell her story and prepare women and girls for life inside and after reentry. She would talk to anyone who listened, from judges and elected officials--even President Barack Obama. For her seminal leadership on criminal justice issues, she joined First Lady Michelle Obama as a guest of honor for the President's final State of the Union address. Sue Ellen saw life as a grand adventure and moved mountains to inspire hope in those she saw herself in. We owe her a debt of gratitude and are thankful we bore witness to her life's work in Arizona and across the nation. She inspired many Arizonans to seek justice, treat others with the dignity and respect they deserve, and to keep up the good fight. In this spirit of remembrance, I rise to honor the tremendous life and legacy of Sue Ellen Allen. I thank Sue Ellen, and wish her Godspeed.

Mr. STANTON

Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. Dreamers have been waiting far too long for meaningful congressional action. By passing H.R. 6, we are telling Dreamers all over our country: We see you, we hear you, and we know your home is here in the United States of America. Arizona is fortunate to have nearly 24,000 DACA recipients. They are teachers, community organizers, and essential workers contributing greatly to our economy. In this pandemic, they make sure our grocery store shelves are stocked and our families are fed. They work long shifts in COVID hospital wings and now are vaccinating our communities. That is who they are, giving back and contributing an estimated $240 million in taxes yearly in Arizona alone. Dreamers are essential to rebuilding our economy, and it is long past time we put them on a path to citizenship.

Mr. STANTON

Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Nadler and Chairwoman Lofgren for their incredible leadership on this important bill. I rise in support of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill that will improve the H-2A agricultural visa program to make it easier for Arizona farmers to meet their workforce needs while also providing a path for agricultural workers to earn legal status. Throughout this pandemic, farmworkers have been on the front lines playing a critical role in feeding America's families. They deserve the opportunity to take steps toward legal status in this country. It is the right thing to do for them and it is the right thing to do to advance our farm industry. This bill is good for Arizona's economy--Arizona, the birth place of Cesar Chavez--where agribusiness is a $23 billion-a-year industry. Our State's crops cannot be left to rot in the ground because we lack access to a stable workforce. Passing this bill today brings us one step closer to ensuring that farmers have the stable workforce they need and that farmworkers are recognized for all the work they do for us every day.

Mr. STANTON

Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, last week, we mourned half a million American lives lost to the coronavirus. Their absence in our communities is difficult to comprehend. Sadly, many are facing the reality that it has now been more than a year without their loved ones. Tragically, many of them died alone, without loved ones to say good-bye. To honor and memorialize those lost and those impacted by the virus, I introduced a resolution designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day. Commemorating this memorial day is an important marker for all those affected across the country and to help our country heal from this trauma. In my home State, this day of recognition has been pushed by two advocates who lost their fathers to COVID-19. Kristin Urquiza and Tara Krebbs turned their grief into action and have mobilized more than 100 cities and multiple States to recognize today as a memorial day. Long after our Nation moves beyond this ordeal, we will need to collectively recognize all that we have lost and the trauma of what we have experienced. Together, we can overcome.

Mr. STANTON

Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman and I also thank the chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and my fellow Arizonan, dean of our delegation, Congressman Raul Grijalva, for their leadership. Mr. Speaker, when people think of Arizona, they think of our Grand Canyon--perfectly chiseled over millions of years by the Colorado River. Its beauty and scale are humbling. But to us, it represents so much more than a natural wonder. The Grand Canyon National Park welcomes 6 million visitors a year. It is the cornerstone of our State's tourism industry, directly supporting almost 10,000 jobs. Though it is special to all, it is sacred to the indigenous communities who call it home and who know better than anyone how critical it is to protect. It is simple: This is no place for uranium mining. We can't risk the health of the communities that rely on this land and water or the delicate ecosystems it contains. We cannot improve upon this wonder, and we should not play a part in its destruction. Mr. Speaker, I support protecting the Grand Canyon, and I am proud of the vote we will take later today to safeguard it for future generations.

Mr. STANTON

Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Equality Act. In the fight for LGBTQ-plus equality, we have made significant progress. From Stonewall to the Supreme Court, there is no doubt we have come a long way, but the unfortunate truth is that in far too many places discrimination is still permitted under the law. In public facilities, in education institutions, when applying for jobs, when trying to rent or buy a home, discrimination is still permitted under the law. Many States right now are actively trying to turn back progress or write discriminatory practices into their own laws, especially against our transgender citizens. We can and must do better. In Arizona, in any place in America, everyone deserves equal treatment under the law, no matter who they are, who they love, or how they express themselves. I fervently support the Equality Act because we are a Nation that believes all are created equal and that this truth is self-evident. Everyone deserves to be seen, to feel heard, to be welcomed and protected.

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Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, Donald Trump is the first President in the history of this Republic to incite a violent insurrection against our own government, against our own people. It is a shocking betrayal of his oath of office and our American values. We don't know yet if the President will face criminal charges, but we do know he must be held to account. Each one of us in this House took an oath to protect and defend our Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, even if that enemy is the President. We must move forward as a nation from these darkest days, but we can't move forward without accountability. We must impeach this President.

Mr. STANTON

Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Allen Chin, who passed away on November 18, 2013 at the age of 91. A proud Chinese Immigrant, Allen was a member of the Greatest Generation, and valiantly served our country in WWII to protect our freedom and American values at home and abroad. Allen's life embodied the highest ideals of our nation, and his remarkable courage are forever etched in our nation's history. For his service and sacrifice, Allen was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his service during World War II. At age 15, Allen left his family in Guangdong, China and emigrated to San Francisco, California with a sponsorship from his uncle. When WWII broke out, Allen answered the call of duty and joined the U.S. Army. Allen was sent to serve in the Pacific Theater and became a machinist who helped train Chinese allied troops. His service instilled in him a deeply-held patriotism, which he would later inspire in future generations. Upon returning home to California, Allen became an American citizen and sponsored his family in China to come to the United States. Allen's first civilian career was owning and operating the Sonoma House grocery store--a place where all in the neighborhood convened and shopped. He met and married his wife Lillian who he called the ``Pretty girl from Shanghai'' and they began a long life together. Allen and his wife raised their daughter Arlene and settled down permanently in Arizona to forge a new path filled with adventure. Allen was a devoted father and active member of the Tempe community. He opened and sold a successful Chinese restaurant, worked as a machinist in the semiconductor industry, and pursued perhaps his greatest passion: ballroom dance. A man of dignity and honor, Allen's spirit lives on with his daughter Arlene, who has followed in his footsteps and continued his legacy of service. She has served Tempe proudly becoming its first Asian-American city councilmember. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Allen for his selfless commitment and sacrifice. I wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation for all he has done to make our community, our state, and our country a better place. In this spirit of gratitude and remembrance, I humbly rise to honor his life and legacy, which will continue to be felt for generations to come. I thank Allen, and wish him Godspeed.