[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 25, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H7987-H7988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

   Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       2269. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General Steven M. Shepro, United States Air Force, 
     and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the 
     retired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 
     96-513, Sec. 112 (as amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 
     502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       2270. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of Vice 
     Admiral Clinton F. Faison III, United States Navy, and his 
     advancement to the grade of vice admiral on the retired list, 
     pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 
     (as amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 
     293); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       2271. A letter from the Director, Naval Reactors, 
     transmitting the Executive Summary of the Naval Nuclear 
     Propulsion Program's latest reports on environmental 
     monitoring and radioactive waste disposal, radiation 
     exposure, and occupational safety and health; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       2272. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, 
     transmitting the Department's final regulations -- Student 
     Assistance General Provisions and Federal Family Education 
     Loan Program [Docket ID: ED-2018-OPE-0027] (RIN: 1840-AD26) 
     received September 17, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       2273. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Adjustment of Controls for Lower 
     Performing Radar and Continued Temporary Modification of 
     Category XI of the United States Munitions List [Public 
     Notice: 10779] (RIN: 1400-AE88) received September 3, 2019, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 
     251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       2274. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office 
     of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting 
     the Department's Freedom of Information Act 2018 Litigation 
     and Compliance Report, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     552(a)(4)(F)(ii)(II); Public Law 89-554, Sec. 5(ii)(II) (as 
     added by Public Law 110-175, Sec. 5); (121 Stat. 2526); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
       2275. A letter from the Director, Office Congressional 
     Affairs, Federal Election Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's report stating that it did not complete or 
     initiate competitive sourcing for conversion of an agency 
     activity to contractors for the prior fiscal year, pursuant 
     to 31 U.S.C. 501 note; Public Law 108-199, Sec. 647(b); (118 
     Stat. 361); to the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
       2276. A letter from the Secretary of the Board of 
     Governors, U.S. Postal Service, transmitting the Service's 
     report on postal officers and employees who received total 
     compensation in calendar year 2018, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 
     3686(c); Public Law 109-435, Sec. 506; (120 Stat. 3236); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
       2277. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office 
     of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting 
     the Department's Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee 
     Voting Act Annual Report to Congress, 2018, pursuant to 52 
     U.S.C. 20307(b); Public Law 99-410, Sec. 105(b) (as amended 
     by Public Law 111-84, Sec. 587(2)); (123 Stat. 2333); to the 
     Committee on House Administration.
       2278. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Northern Rockfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     Management Area [Docket No.: 180713633-9174-02] (RIN: 0648-
     XG974) received September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       2279. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering 
     Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 
     180713633-9174-02] (RIN: 0648-XG936) received September 10, 
     2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, 
     Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       2280. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pollock in Statistical Area 610 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 
     No.: 180831813-9170-02] (RIN: 0648-XG935) received September 
     10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-
     121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       2281. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; 
     Deep-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the 
     Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: 180831813-9170-02] (RIN: 0648-
     XG894) received September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       2282. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 
     No.: 180831813-9170-02] (RIN: 0648-XG911) received September 
     10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-
     121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       2283. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pollock in Statistical Area 610 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 
     No.: 180831813-9170-02] (RIN: 0648-XG916) received September 
     10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-
     121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       2284. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering 
     Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No.: 
     170817779-8161-02] (RIN: 0648-XG901) received September 10, 
     2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, 
     Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       2285. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Hook-and-Line Catcher/Processors in the 
     Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: 
     180831813-9170-02] (RIN: 0648-XG716) received September 10, 
     2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, 
     Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       2286. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Sablefish Managed Under the Individual Fishing Quota Program 
     [Docket No.: 180713633-9174-02 and 180831813-9170-02] (RIN: 
     0648-XG81) received September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       2287. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary 
     rule -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Reallocation of Pollock in the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands [Docket No.: 180713633-9174-02] (RIN: 0648-XG847) 
     received September 10, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       2288. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office 
     of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting 
     the PRO IP Act FY 2018 report, pursuant to 34 U.S.C. 
     30106(a); Public Law 110-403, Sec. 404(a); (122 Stat. 4274); 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       2289. A letter from the Solicitor General, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting a determination in Tiwari v. Shanahan, 
     No. 17-cv-242 (W.D. Wash.), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); 
     Public Law 107-273, Sec. 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       2290. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting notification that during 
     Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 no payments were made from the

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     Victims Compensation Fund, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3525(b); 
     Public Law 98-473, Sec. 1208; (98 Stat. 2162); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       2291. A letter from the Solicitor General, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting a determination of the United States 
     Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit concerning United 
     States v. Solis, 915 F.3d 1172 (8th Cir. 2019), pursuant to 
     28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); Public Law 107-273, Sec. 202(a); (116 
     Stat. 1771); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       2292. A letter from the Solicitor General, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting a determination of the United States 
     District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 
     concerning Miller v. Barr, No.2:17-cv-2627 (E.D. Pa., filed 
     Feb. 22, 2019), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); Public Law 
     107-273, Sec. 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       2293. A letter from the Solicitor General, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting a decision of the United States 
     District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan of United 
     States v. Jumana Nagarwala et al., No. 17-cr-20274 (E.D. 
     Mich. Nov. 20, 2018), pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 530D(a)(1); 
     Public Law 107-273, Sec. 202(a); (116 Stat. 1771); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       2294. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's reports 
     titled, ``Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act: 
     Report to Congress'' and ``Law Enforcement Mental Health and 
     Wellness Programs: Eleven Case Studies``, pursuant to 34 
     U.S.C. 10101 note; Public Law 115-113, Sec. 2(a); (131 Stat. 
     2276) and 34 U.S.C. 10101 note; Public Law 115-113, Sec. 
     2(b); (131 Stat. 2276); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       2295. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office 
     of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting 
     the report on the Administration of the Foreign Agents 
     Registration Act of 1938, as amended, for the six months 
     ending June 30, 2018, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 621; June 8, 
     1938, ch. 327, Sec. 11 (as amended by Public Law 104-65, Sec. 
     19); (109 Stat. 704); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       2296. A letter from the Secretary, Judicial Conference of 
     the United States, transmitting for consideration of a 
     proposed bill titled, ``Criminal Judicial Administration Act 
     of 2019''; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       2297. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office 
     of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting a 
     consideration for a legislative proposal that would add a 
     jurisdictional element tied to the Commerce Clause to the 
     statute criminalizing female genital mutilation; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       2298. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
     Department's temporary final rule -- Safety Zone; Los Angeles 
     Fleet Week, San Pedro, California [Docket Number: USCG-2019-
     0590] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received September 10, 2019, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 
     Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2299. A letter from the Chief, Regulatory Development, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Hours of Service of Drivers-Restart provisions [Docket No.: 
     FMCSA-2004-19608] (RIN: 2126-AC30) September 13, 2019, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 
     251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2300. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, 
     FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No.: 31273; Amdt. No.: 548] received 
     September 12, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 
     Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2301. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, 
     FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Amendment of the Class D Airspace; 
     New Iberia, LA [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0344; Airspace Docket 
     No.: 19-ASW-7] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received September 12, 2019, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 
     251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2302. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, 
     FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The 
     Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0023; Product 
     Identifier 2018-NM-145-AD; Amendment 39-19700; AD 2019-15-07] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received September 12, 2019, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 
     868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2303. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, 
     FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0327; 
     Product Identifier 2019-NM-021-AD; Amendment 39-19727; AD 
     2019-17-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received September 12, 2019, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 
     251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2304. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, 
     FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 
     SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0672; Product Identifier 
     2019-NM-100-AD; Amendment 39-19724; AD 2019-17-04] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received September 12, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2305. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, 
     FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; 
     International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2019-0268; Product Identifier 2019-NE-08-AD; Amendment 
     39-19728; AD 2019-18-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received September 
     12, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-
     121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2306. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, 
     FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 
     SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2019-0403; Product Identifier 
     2019-NM-012-AD; Amendment 39-19723; AD 2019-17-03] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received September 12, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2307. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Civil works, 
     Department of the Army, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     the Chickamauga Lock Replacement, Hamilton County, TN, Post 
     Authorization Change Report of July 2018; to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2308. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report required by 
     Secs. 107 and 502 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance 
     Act of 1978, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1862(c); Public Law 95-
     511, Sec. 502(c) (as added by Public Law 109-177, Sec. 
     106(h)(3)); (120 Stat. 200) and 18 U.S.C. 3511 note; Public 
     Law 109-177, Sec. 118(c)(1) (as amended by Public Law 114-23, 
     Sec. 602(c)); (129 Stat. 294); jointly to the Committees on 
     the Judiciary and Intelligence (Permanent Select).
       2309. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting a draft of a bill to authorize funds 
     for major medical facility projects and leases for FY 2020 
     and medical facility leases originally requested in FY 2019; 
     jointly to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs and Armed 
     Services.

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