[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 18, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S7126]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                  STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act

  Mr. President, earlier this year, Senator Schatz and I introduced the 
STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act to address the other part of the 
5G equation. That is infrastructure.
  I was thrilled to be home in Sioux Falls to mark a huge milestone for 
the city and for South Dakota--the unveiling of Sioux Falls' first 5G 
small cells, which are small antennas that will join traditional cell 
towers to support 5G technology.
  5G has tremendous promise for rural areas, but it will deliver on 
that promise only if we ensure that 5G cells are actually deployed in 
these areas. I am proud we have made a good start in South Dakota. The 
Sioux Falls mayor, Paul TenHaken, has worked aggressively to remove 
barriers to telecommunications investment in Sioux Falls.
  Advancing 5G will continue to be a priority of mine here in the 
Senate. We want the United States, not China or South Korea, to win the 
race to 5G and to seize the economic benefits that 5G will bring.
  Another thing I have spent a lot of time working on in the Commerce 
Committee this year is data privacy. In October, I introduced the 
Filter Bubble Transparency Act, which is designed to address one aspect 
of the data privacy problem--the issues that arise from internet 
companies' use of consumers' personal data to shape what consumers see 
on their platforms.
  I also introduced legislation this year with Senator Ed Markey to 
address the problem of annoying, illegal robocalls. I am hopeful that 
our legislation, the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and 
Deterrence Act--or the TRACED Act--will pass the Senate soon and be on 
the President's desk before Christmas.
  I have worked on a lot of other bills this year to make life better 
for South Dakotans and American families. I have introduced tax reform 
bills to help small businesses, update the tax code for the 21st 
century economy, encourage charitable giving, and permanently protect 
family farms from the death tax. I have introduced legislation to 
protect access to healthcare in rural areas, helped Americans repay 
their student loans, and much more. I will continue to work on these 
issues in the new year.
  As always, my priority will be ensuring that Congress is addressing 
the challenges facing South Dakota families.
  The holidays are a time to reflect on the blessings we have received, 
and I feel truly blessed to call the great State of South Dakota home. 
It is an honor and a privilege to represent the people of South Dakota 
in the U.S. Senate.
  To all South Dakotans, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a 
joyous holiday season. I look forward to continuing to represent your 
priorities here in Washington and in the coming new year.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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