? ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daily Congressional Record Corrections for 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daily Congressional Record Corrections Note: Corrections to the Daily Congressional Record are identified online. (Corrections April 11, 2018 through April 25, 2018) House April 11, 2018, on page H3135, the following appeared: With that, I yield to my wonderful fiend from Connecticut, who is such a passionate, determined, eloquent spokesperson in this Chamber for issues around poverty and inequality. The online version has been corrected to read: With that, I yield to my wonderful friend from Connecticut, who is such a passionate, determined, eloquent spokesperson in this Chamber for issues around poverty and inequality. April 12, 2018, on page H3169, the following appeared: Social Security being cut by $25 billion in 2025 alone. The online version has been corrected to read: Social Security being cut by $325 billion in 2025 alone. April 16, 2018, on page H3329, the following appeared: Sincerely, Patrick J. Conroy, S.R., Chaplain. The online version has been corrected to read: Sincerely, Patrick J. Conroy, S.J., Chaplain. April 18, 2018, on page E504, the following appeared: Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, this week Israelis celebrate 70 years of independence and success against all odds. The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, this week Israelis celebrate 70 years of independence and success against all odds. April 24, 2018, on page H3457, the following appeared: THE HEROIC ACTS OF JAMES SHAW, JR., AND TAMMY JO SCHULTZ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) for 5 minutes. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, malevolent actions and accidents give an opportunity for people to rise to heroic actions. America is a country familiar with heroes. At a sad and awful event this weekend in Nashville, Davidson County, at a Waffle House where four individuals were killed and four injured by a crazed individual with an AR-15, a man named James Shaw, Jr., rallied all of his courage and strength to rise to the occasion of heroics, to get the assailant, take his gun from him, and to save his life and other people's lives. James Shaw, Jr., is a lifetime Nashvillian. He didn't plan to be a hero that day, but he rose to the occasion. I take my hat off to him and commend him for his actions in saving other lives. Just a week or so earlier, we had a Southwest Airlines plane that would have crashed if it weren't for a great pilot, possibly, a plane that, tragically, had a piece of the wing come off and fly into the airplane and cause the death of a passenger and chaos on the plane. The pilot, a trained Navy fighter pilot, Tammy Jo Schultz, stayed calm and brought that plane in safely without any other loss of life or injuries. She is a Sully part 2: Sullenberger, who took that plane in New York and landed it in the river and saved a lot of people's lives. We all honored Sully, as we should and should have. We need to honor Tammy Jo Schultz in the same way. She is Sullenberger part 2. And James Shaw, Jr., of Nashville is a hero of the same dimension, and he saved many American lives. Those acts need to be remembered, reflected upon, and honored. I do so today, and I know other Members of this House do as well. The online version has been corrected to read: THE HEROIC ACTS OF JAMES SHAW, JR., AND TAMMIE JO SHULTS The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen) for 5 minutes. Mr. Cohen. Mr. Speaker, malevolent actions and accidents give an opportunity for people to rise to heroic actions. America is a country familiar with heroes. At a sad and awful event this weekend in Nashville, Davidson County, at a Waffle House where four individuals were killed and four injured by a crazed individual with an AR-15, a man named James Shaw, Jr., rallied all of his courage and strength to rise to the occasion of heroics, to get the assailant, take his gun from him, and to save his life and other people's lives. James Shaw, Jr., is a lifetime Nashvillian. He didn't plan to be a hero that day, but he rose to the occasion. I take my hat off to him and commend him for his actions in saving other lives. Just a week or so earlier, we had a Southwest Airlines plane that would have crashed if it weren't for a great pilot, possibly, a plane that, tragically, had a piece of the wing come off and fly into the airplane and cause the death of a passenger and chaos on the plane. The pilot, a trained Navy fighter pilot, Tammie Jo Shults, stayed calm and brought that plane in safely without any other loss of life or injuries. She is a Sully part 2: Sullenberger, who took that plane in New York and landed it in the river and saved a lot of people's lives. We all honored Sully, as we should and should have. We need to honor Tammie Jo Shults in the same way. She is Sullenberger part 2. And James Shaw, Jr., of Nashville is a hero of the same dimension, and he saved many American lives. Those acts need to be remembered, reflected upon, and honored. I do so today, and I know other Members of this House do as well. April 24, 2018, on page H3469, the following appeared: Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen), The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen), April 24, 2018, on pages H3487-H3488, the following text block appeared in Ionic typeface: Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2809, the American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act. [. . .]The Congress will miss his leadership and good nature in the years to come. The online version has been corrected to have the text block appear in Helvetica typeface. April 24, 2018, on page D440, the following language appears: FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018; TO PROVIDE FOR OPERATIONS OF THE FEDERAL COLUMBIA RIVER POWER SYSTEM PURSUANT TO A CERTAIN OPERATION PLAN FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES COMMITTEE ON RULES: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 4, the ``FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018''; and H.R. 3144, to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. The Committee granted, by record vote of 7-3, a structured rule that provides for the consideration of H.R. 4. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill. The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in part A of the Rules Committee report and amendments en bloc described in subsection (e) of the rule. Provides that the amendments printed in part A of the report may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. The rule waives all points of order against the amendments printed in part A of the report or against amendments en bloc as described in subsection (e) of the rule. The rule provides that the chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee may offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in part A of the report not earlier disposed of. The online version has been corrected to read: FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018; TO PROVIDE FOR OPERATIONS OF THE FEDERAL COLUMBIA RIVER POWER SYSTEM PURSUANT TO A CERTAIN OPERATION PLAN FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES COMMITTEE ON RULES: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 4, the ``FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018''; and H.R. 3144, to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. The Committee granted, by record vote of 7-3, a structured rule that provides for the consideration of H.R. 4. The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill. The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in part A of the Rules Committee report and amendments en bloc described in subsection (e) of the rule. Provides that the amendments printed in part A of the report may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. The rule waives all points of order against the amendments printed in part A of the report or against amendments en bloc as described in subsection (e) of the rule. The rule provides that the chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee may offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in part A of the report not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or their designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. The rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. In section 2, the rule provides for the consideration of H.R. 3144 under a closed rule. The rule provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment printed in part B of the Rules Committee report shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. In section 3, the rule provides that on any legislative day during the period from April 30, 2018, through May 4, 2018: the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. Finally, in section 4, the rule provides that the Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3. Testimony was heard from Chairman Bishop of Utah, Chairman Shuster, and Representatives Graves of Louisiana, Massie, DeSaulnier, Titus, Hastings, Polis, Torres, Russell, Panetta, Culberson, Schiff, Estes, Castor of Florida, Rohrabacher, Suozzi, Grothman, Welch, Hill, Jackson Lee, King of Iowa, Keating, Banks of Indiana, and Moore. Amendments en bloc shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or their designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. The rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. In section 2, the rule provides for the consideration of H.R. 3144 under a closed rule. The rule provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment printed in part B of the Rules Committee report shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. In section 3, the rule provides that on any legislative day during the period from April 30, 2018, through May 4, 2018: the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. Finally, in section 4, the rule provides that the Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3. Testimony was heard from Chairman Bishop of Utah, Chairman Shuster, and Representatives Graves of Louisiana, Massie, DeSaulnier, Titus, Hastings, Polis, Torres, Russell, Panetta, Culberson, Schiff, Estes of Kansas, Castor of Florida, Rohrabacher, Suozzi, Grothman, Welch, Hill, Jackson Lee, King of Iowa, Keating, Banks of Indiana, and Moore. April 25, 2018, on page H3510, the following appeared: We have fought shoulder to shoulder in many battles, starting with those who gave birth to the United States of America. The online version has been corrected to read: We have fought shoulder to shoulder in many battles, starting with those that gave birth to the United States of America. April 25, 2018 on page H3510, the following appeared: Lafayette used to call himself a son of the United States, and in 1792, The online version has been corrected to read: Lafayette used to call himself ``a son of the United States,'' and in 1792, April 25, 2018, on page H3510, the following appeared: never lost the special bond deeply rooted The online version has been corrected to read: never lost this special bond deeply rooted April 25, 2018, on page H3510, the following appeared: The strength of all bonds is the source of our shared ideals. The online version has been corrected to read: The strength of our bonds is the source of our shared ideals. April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: The most indestructible, the most powerful, the most definitive knot between us is the one that ties the true purpose of our people's advance, as Abraham Lincoln said, the unfinished business of democracy. The online version has been corrected to read: The most indestructible, the most powerful, the most definitive knot between us is the one that ties the true purpose of our peoples to advance, as Abraham Lincoln said, the ``unfinished business'' of democracy. April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: Indeed, our two societies have stood up to advance human rights for all. They have engaged in a continual dialogue to impact this unfinished business. The online version has been corrected to read: Indeed, our two societies have stood up to advance human rights for all. They have engaged in a continual dialogue to unpack this ``unfinished business.'' April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: We celebrate, among them, James Baldwin and Richard Wright in France. All stood on our soil. The online version has been corrected to read: We celebrate, among them, James Baldwin and Richard Wright whom France hosted on our soil. April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: The heart of Franco Fini also beats here in the United States, from New Orleans to Seattle. The online version has been corrected to read: The heart of Francophonie also beats here in the United States, from New Orleans to Seattle. April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: Democracy relies also on the faculty of freely describing the present and the capacity to advance the future. The online version has been corrected to read: Democracy relies also on the faculty of freely describing the present and the capacity to invent the future. April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: from Thomas Jefferson, who was ambassador to France and built his house in Monticello based on the building he loved in Paris The online version has been corrected to read: from Thomas Jefferson, who was Ambassador to France and built his house in Monticello based on the building he loved in Paris April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: But we must remember the warning of President Theodore Roosevelt: Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, handed down for them to do the same. The online version has been corrected to read: But we must remember the warning of President Theodore Roosevelt: ``Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, handed on for them to do the same.'' April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: Europe and the United States must face together the global challenges of the century The online version has been corrected to read: Europe and the United States must face together the global challenges of this century April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: We cannot take for granted our transatlantic history and bonds. At the core, our Western values and souls are at risk. The online version has been corrected to read: We cannot take for granted our transatlantic history and bonds. At the core, our Western values themselves are at risk. April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: we elected officials, all share the responsibility to demonstrate that democracy remains the best answer to the questions and doubts that are raised today. The online version has been corrected to read: we elected officials, all share the responsibility to demonstrate that democracy remains the best answer to the questions and doubts that arise today. April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: globalization, threats to the planet, our common good, attacks on democracy through the rise of liberalism and the destabilization of our international communities The online version has been corrected to read: globalization, threats to the planet, our common good, attacks on democracy through the rise of illiberalism, and the destabilization of our international communities April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: You can play with fears and angers for a time, but they do not construct anything. Anger only freezes and weakens us. And as Franklin Delano Roosevelt said during his first inaugural speech: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. The online version has been corrected to read: You can play with fears and anger for a time, but they do not construct anything. Anger only freezes and weakens us. And as Franklin Delano Roosevelt said during his first inaugural speech: ``The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.'' April 25, 2018, on page H3511, the following appeared: Other powers, with a stronger strategy and ambition, will then fill the void we will leave empty. The online version has been corrected to read: Other powers, with a stronger strategy and ambition, will then fill the void we would leave empty. April 25, 2018, on page H3512, the following appeared: Because precisely our own cultures are based, on both sides of the Atlantic, The online version has been corrected to read: Because precisely our own culture is based, on both sides of the Atlantic, April 25, 2018, on page H3512, the following appeared: We are experiencing the positive impact of our current economic globalization with innovations, with job creations. The online version has been corrected to read: We are experiencing the positive impact of our current economic globalization with innovation, with job creation. April 25, 2018, on page H3512, the following appeared: I believe facing inequalities should push us to improve policy coordination within the G20 to reduce financial speculation and create mechanisms to protect the middle class' interests because our middle classes are the backbone of our democracies. The online version has been corrected to read: I believe facing inequalities should push us to improve policy coordination within the G20 to reduce financial speculation and create mechanisms to protect the middle class' interest because our middle classes are the backbone of our democracies. April 25, 2018, on page H3512, the following appeared: Some people think that securing current industries and their jobs are more urgent than transforming our economies The online version has been corrected to read: Some people think that securing current industries and their jobs is more urgent than transforming our economies April 25, 2018, on page H3512, the following appeared: What is the meaning of our life if our concerted decision is to reduce the opportunities for our children and our grandchildren? The online version has been corrected to read: What is the meaning of our life if our decision, our conscious decision, is to reduce the opportunities for our children and our grandchildren? April 25, 2018, on page H3512, the following appeared: and ensure that today's unprecedented innovations in science and technology remain in the service of liberty The online version has been corrected to read: and assure that today's unprecedented innovations in science and technology remain in the service of liberty April 25, 2018, on page H3512, the following appeared: I want this fight to be part of a G-7 agenda The online version has been corrected to read: I want this fight to be part of the G7 agenda April 25, 2018, on page H3512, the following appeared: Let us not replicate past mistakes in the region. Let us not be naive on what side. Let us not create new wars ourselveson the other side. The online version has been corrected to read: Let us not replicate past mistakes in the region. Let us not be naive on one side. Let us not create new walls ourselves on the other side. April 25, 2018, on page H3512, the following appeared: It is true to say that this agreement may not address all concerns, and very important concerns. The online version has been corrected to read: But it is true to say that this agreement may not address all concerns, and very important concerns. April 25, 2018, on page H3513, the following appeared: I think we have to start working now on these four pillars to build this new, comprehensive deal and to be sure that, whatever the decision of the United States will be, we will not leave the floor to the absence of rule. We will not leave the floor to this conflict of powers in the Middle East. We will not fuel ourselves in increasing tensions and potential war. The online version has been corrected to read: I think we have to start working now on these four pillars to build this new, comprehensive deal and to be sure that, whatever the decision of the United States will be, we will not leave the floor to the absence of rules. We will not leave the floor to these conflicts of power in the Middle East. We will not fuel ourselves in increasing tensions and potential war. April 25, 2018, on page H3513, the following appeared: This action was one of the best evidences of the strong military liaison. The online version has been corrected to read: This action was one of the best evidences of this strong multilateralism. April 25, 2018, on page H3513, the following appeared: I believe facing all these challenges, all these fears, all of this anger, our duty, our destiny is to work together and to build this new strong military liaison. The online version has been corrected to read: I believe facing all these challenges, all these fears, all this anger, our duty, our destiny is to work together and to build this new strong multilateralism. April 25, 2018, on page H3513, the following appeared: Distinguished Members of Congress, ladies and gentlemen, on April 25, 1960, General de Gaulle affirmed in this Chamber that nothing was as important to France as the reason, the resolution, the friendship of the great people of the United States. The online version has been corrected to read: Distinguished Members of Congress, ladies and gentlemen, on April 25, 1960, General de Gaulle affirmed in this Chamber that nothing was as important to France as ``the reason, the resolution, the friendship of the great people of the United States.'' April 25, 2018, on page H3513, the following appeared: The United States and the American people are an essential part of our confidence in future, in democracy, in what women and men can accomplish The online version has been corrected to read: The United States and the American people are an essential part of our confidence in the future, in democracy, in what women and men can accomplish Daily Congressional Record Corrections Note: Corrections to the Daily Congressional Record are identified online. (Corrections April 9, 2018 through April 28, 2018) Senate On page D357, April 9, 2018 the following language appears: Civilian nominations, totaling 346 (including 146 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed 99 Unconfirmed 151 Withdrawn 6 Returned to White House 90 Other Civilian nominations, totaling 719 (including 2 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed 309 Unconfirmed 401 Returned to White House 9 Air Force nominations, totaling 1362 (including 76 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed 1,260 Unconfirmed 100 Returned to White House 2 Army nominations, totaling 2857 (including 12 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed 2,744 Unconfirmed 113 Navy nominations, totaling 140 (including 11 nominations carried over from the First Session), posed of as follows: Confirmed 73 Unconfirmed 66 Returned to White House 1 Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1312, disposed of as follows: Confirmed 1,168 Unconfirmed 144 Summary Total nominations carried over from the First Session 247 Total nominations received this Session 6,489 Total confirmed 5,653 Total unconfirmed 975 Total withdrawn 6 Total returned to the White House 102 The online Record has been corrected to read: Civilian nominations, totaling 346 (including 146 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed 99 Unconfirmed 241 Withdrawn 6 Other Civilian nominations, totaling 719 (including 2 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed 309 Unconfirmed 410 Air Force nominations, totaling 1362 (including 76 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed 1,260 Unconfirmed 102 Army nominations, totaling 2857 (including 12 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed 2,744 Unconfirmed 113 Navy nominations, totaling 140 (including 11 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed 73 Unconfirmed 67 Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1312, disposed of as follows: Confirmed 1,168 Unconfirmed 144 Summary Total nominations carried over from the First Session 247 Total nominations received this Session 6,489 Total confirmed 5,653 Total unconfirmed 1,077 Total withdrawn 6 On page S2045, April 10, 2018, near the bottom of the first column, the following language appears: (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in the Record of January 23, 2108, under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') The online Record has been corrected to read: (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in the Record of January 23, 2018, under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') On page S2045, April 10, 2018, in the middle of the third column, the following appears: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: To be lieutenant colonel SHERYL L. ANTHOS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: To be colonel DENNY L. ROZENBER The online Record has been corrected to read: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: To be lieutenant colonel SHERYL L. ANTHOS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: To be colonel DENNY L. ROZENBERG On page S2125, April 12, 2018, in the third column, the following appears: the displacement of 2,400,00 people in Nigeria . . . The online Record has been corrected to read: the displacement of 2,400,000 people in Nigeria . . . On page S2119, April 12, 2018, at the bottom of the first column, the corresponding resolutions for POM 191 and POM 192 have been reversed. The following appears: POM-191. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washington urging the United States Congress to pass andthe President of the United States to sign legislation reforming the harbor maintenance tax; to the Committee on Finance. SENATE RESOLUTION 253 Whereas, In 1968, the Congress of the United States passed the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-618, 82 Stat. 1213) to regulate the firearms industry and firearms owners; and Whereas, In 1970, the Congress of the United States passed the Controlled Substances Act (Public Law 91-513, 84 Stat. 1236), which designates cannabis in the most restrictive category as a Schedule I drug; and Whereas, In 1993, the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Public Law 103-159, 107 Stat. 1536) amended the Gun Control Act of 1968 by restricting individuals who use controlled substances from owning firearms and ammunition; and Whereas, The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has issued guidance on restricting individuals who use cannabis from owning firearms and ammunition; and Whereas, Section 102 of the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L. 84, No. 16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, states that ``Scientific evidence suggests that medical marijuana is one potential therapy that may mitigate suffering in some patients and also enhance quality of life''; and Whereas, The Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees ``the right of the people to keep and bear arms''; and Whereas, The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees that no person shall ``be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law''; and Whereas, The Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States provides: ``The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people''; therefore be it Resolved, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urge the Congress of the United States to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to protect the constitutional rights of medical cannabis users; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States, the presiding officers of each house of Congress and to each member of Congress from Pennsylvania. The online Record has been corrected to read: POM-191. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washington urging the United States Congress to pass and the President of the United States to sign legislation reforming the harbor maintenance tax; to the Committee on Finance. SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 8008 Whereas, The federal harbor maintenance tax is assessed on the value of goods being shipped into United States ports; and Whereas, The harbor maintenance tax is not collected on transpacific cargo shipped to the United States via rail or roads from ports in Mexico and Canada; and Whereas, The ability to move transpacific cargo through Canadian ports and avoid paying the harbor maintenance tax is an incentive to divert cargo away from United States ports; and Whereas, The federal maritime commission inquiry into the harbor maintenance tax found that up to half of United States bound containers coming into Canada's west coast ports could revert to using United States west coast ports if United States importers were relieved from paying the tax; and Whereas, Current United States law does not require the revenues raised through the harbor maintenance tax to be fully spent on harbor maintenance related investments, collections have far exceeded fund appropriation and surplus collections will grow to over nine billion dollars this year; and Whereas, Revenue raised through the harbor maintenance tax pays for dredging and other maintenance costs, with significant amounts being spent for dredging at east coast, Gulf, and Columbia River ports; and Whereas, Certain deep water ports on the west coast that require no or little dredging, including the new Northwest Seaport Alliance consisting of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, receive just over a penny on every dollar of harbor maintenance tax paid by shippers who use their ports;and Whereas, The Columbia river channel is critical to maintain global trade and the port of Vancouver USA serves as the largest wheat export gateway in the nation; and POM-192. A resolution adopted by the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urging the United States Congress to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to protect the constitutional rights of medical cannabis users; to the Committee on the Judiciary. SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 8008 Whereas, The federal harbor maintenance tax is assessed on the value of goods being shipped into United States ports; and Whereas, The harbor maintenance tax is not collected on transpacific cargo shipped to the United States via rail or roads from ports in Mexico and Canada; and Whereas, The ability to move transpacific cargo through Canadian ports and avoid paying the harbor maintenance tax is an incentive to divert cargo away from United States ports; and Whereas, The federal maritime commission inquiry into the harbor maintenance tax found that up to half of United States bound containers coming into Canada's west coast ports could revert to using United States west coast ports if United States importers were relieved from paying the tax; and Whereas, Current United States law does not require the revenues raised through the harbor maintenance tax to be fully spent on harbor maintenance related investments, collections have far exceeded fund appropriation and surplus collections will grow to over nine billion dollars this year; and Whereas, Revenue raised through the harbor maintenance tax pays for dredging and other maintenance costs, with significant amounts being spent for dredging at east coast, Gulf, and Columbia River ports; and Whereas, Certain deep water ports on the west coast that require no or little dredging, including the new Northwest Seaport Alliance consisting of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, receive just over a penny on every dollar of harbor maintenance tax paid by shippers who use their ports; and Whereas, The Columbia river channel is critical to maintain global trade and the port of Vancouver USA serves as the largest wheat export gateway in the nation; and Whereas, With the recent widening of the Panama Canal and potential addition of a canal in Nicaragua, Washington ports face increasing competition for maritime goods bound for the United States; and Whereas, Washington ports are ready to compete on a level playing field to efficiently move goods to market: Now, therefore,Your Memorialists respectfully pray that: (1) Congress pass and the president sign legislation reforming the harbor maintenance tax; and (2) Such legislation ensures that United States tax policy does not disadvantage United States ports and maritime cargo, strives to have all navigation channels including the Columbia River be fully maintained, and provides greater equity for harbor maintenance tax donor ports through expanded uses of the harbor maintenance revenues to meet all Northwest port needs. Be it resolved, That copies of this Memorial be immediately transmitted to the Honorable Donald Trump, President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and each member of Congress from the State of Washington. POM-192. A resolution adopted by the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urging the United States Congress to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to protect the constitutional rights of medical cannabis users; to the Committee on the Judiciary. SENATE RESOLUTION 253 Whereas, In 1968, the Congress of the United States passed the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-618, 82 Stat. 1213) to regulate the firearms industry and firearms owners; and Whereas, In 1970, the Congress of the United States passed the Controlled Substances Act (Public Law 91-513, 84 Stat. 1236), which designates cannabis in the most restrictive category as a Schedule I drug; and Whereas, In 1993, the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Public Law 103-159, 107 Stat. 1536) amended the Gun Control Act of 1968 by restricting individuals who use controlled substances from owning firearms and ammunition; and Whereas, The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has issued guidance on restricting individuals who use cannabis from owning firearms and ammunition;and Whereas, Section 102 of the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L. 84, No. 16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, states that ``Scientific evidence suggests that medical marijuana is one potential therapy that may mitigate suffering in some patients and also enhance quality of life''; and Whereas, The Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees ``the right of the people to keep and bear arms''; and Whereas, With the recent widening of the Panama Canal and potential addition of a canal in Nicaragua, Washington ports face increasing competition for maritime goods bound for the United States; and Whereas, Washington ports are ready to compete on a level playing field to efficiently move goods to market: Now, therefore,Your Memorialists respectfully pray that: (1) Congress pass and the president sign legislation reforming the harbor maintenance tax; and (2) Such legislation ensures that United States tax policy does not disadvantage United States ports and maritime cargo, strives to have all navigation channels including the Columbia River be fully maintained, and provides greater equity for harbor maintenance tax donor ports through expanded uses of the harbor maintenance revenues to meet all Northwest port needs. Be it resolved, That copies of this Memorial be immediately transmitted to the Honorable Donald Trump, President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and each member of Congress from the State of Washington. Whereas, The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees that no person shall ``be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law''; and Whereas, The Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States provides: ``The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people''; therefore be it Resolved, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urge the Congress of the United States to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to protect the constitutional rights of medical cannabis users; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States, the presiding officers of each house of Congress and to each member of Congress from Pennsylvania. On page D458, April 28, 2018 the following language appears: During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action: By 57 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 83), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination. Page S2460 The online Record has been corrected to read: During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action: By 57 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 83), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination. Page S2460