[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 100 (Monday, June 13, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2912]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

      By Mr. PADILLA (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein, and Mr. Romney):
  S. 4382. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint 
coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los 
Angeles, California; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
Affairs.
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      By Mr. PADILLA (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein):
  S. 4383. A bill to provide assistance for surface transportation 
projects relating to international Olympic, Paralympic, and Special 
Olympics events; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.
  Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the 
Transportation Assistance for Olympic Cities Act and the LA28 Olympic 
and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act, which I introduced today.
  While the eyes of the world will be on the Olympic and Paralympic 
Games in Los Angeles in 2028, the work preparing our region for this 
grand stage is already starting. That is why I am proud to introduce 
these bills that will help carry out the Games and make investments in 
the region and across our Nation.
  The Transportation Assistance for Olympic Cities Act would ensure the 
Federal Government provides critical assistance for surface 
transportation projects and plans relating to international Olympic, 
Paralympic, and Special Olympics events. The transportation plans made 
in the coming years will not only make the Olympics and Paralympics run 
smoothly but will also be an investment in infrastructure that will 
benefit commuters and the region for years to come.
  This bill would also allow the Department of Transportation to 
prioritize Federal transportation grants for projects relating to an 
Olympic, Paralympic, or Special Olympics International event and to 
provide funding for temporary facilities, equipment, operations, and 
maintenance that meet the extraordinary needs associated with hosting 
such events.
  The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act would 
direct the Treasury Department to mint coins in commemoration of the 
ninth time that the United States will host the modern Olympics and the 
third time that our Nation will host the Paralympics. This bill would 
come at no cost to the Federal Government. Any surcharges from the sale 
of the coins would support the hosting of the 2028 Games and aid in the 
execution of legacy programs, including the promotion of youth sports 
in the United States.
  I want to thank Representative Brownley and Representative Sherman 
for co-leading these bills with me, and I hope our colleagues will join 
us in support of these bills that will help Los Angeles, California, 
and our entire Nation prepare for the successful administration of the 
2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

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