? ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daily Congressional Record Corrections for 2023 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daily Congressional Record Corrections Note: Corrections to the Daily Congressional Record are identified online. (Corrections November 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023) House On November 1, 2023, page H5195, in the second column, the following appeared: Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, JIM JOREDAN, Chairman. The online version has been corrected to read: Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, JIM JORDAN, Chairman. On November 6, 2023, page H5423, in the second column, the following appeared: S. 449. An act to amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthor- The online version has been corrected to read: S. 499. An act to amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthor- On November 6, 2023, page E1061, in the second column, the following appeared: Mr. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, today, family, friends, and community leaders will gather to The online version has been corrected to read: Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, today, family, friends, and community leaders will gather to On November 7, 2023, page H5503, in the first column, the following appeared: lies and will not back down to terrorists. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on ordering the previous question. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. The online version has been corrected to read: lies and will not back down to terrorists. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired. Without objection, the previous question is ordered on the resolution. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on adoption of the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. On November 9, 2023, page H5667, in the second column, the following appeared: The Committee on Financial Services discharged from further consideration. H.R. 5961. Ordered to be printed. The online version has been corrected to read: The Committee on Financial Services discharged from further consideration. H.R. 5961 referred to the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union. November 27, 2023, on page D1220, the following language appears: November 30, Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, hearing entitled ``America Leads the Way: Our History as the Global Leader at Reducing Emissions'', 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. The online version has been corrected to read: November 29, Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, hearing entitled ``America Leads the Way: Our History as the Global Leader at Reducing Emissions'', 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. November 27, 2023, on page D1221, the following language appears: Committee on Veterans' Affairs, November 29, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, markup on H.R. 1753, the ``Jax Act''; H.R. 3790, the ``Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023''; H.R. 4016, the ``Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act''; H.R. 4190, the ``Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act''; H.R. 4306, the ``Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act''; H.R. 5559, ``Protecting Veterans Claim Options Act''; H.R. 5891, ``Veteran Appeals Decision Clarity Act''; H.R. 5870, ``Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2023''; H.R. 5890, the ``Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2023''; and H.R. 5938, the ``Veterans Exam Expansion Act of 2023'', 10:30 a.m., 360 Cannon. November 29, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing entitled ``Examining the VA Appeals Process: Ensuring High Quality Decision-Making for Veterans' Claims on Appeal'', 11 a.m., 360 Cannon. The online version has been corrected to read: Committee on Veterans' Affairs, November 29, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, markup on H.R. 1753, the ``Jax Act''; H.R. 3790, the ``Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023''; H.R. 4016, the ``Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act''; H.R. 4190, the ``Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act''; H.R. 4306, the ``Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act''; H.R. 5559, ``Protecting Veterans Claim Options Act''; H.R. 5891, ``Veteran Appeals Decision Clarity Act''; H.R. 5870, ``Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2023''; H.R. 5890, the ``Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2023''; and H.R. 5938, the ``Veterans Exam Expansion Act of 2023'', 10:30 a.m., 360 Cannon. November 29, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing entitled ``Examining the VA Appeals Process: Ensuring High Quality Decision-Making for Veterans' Claims on Appeal'', 11 a.m., 360 Cannon. On November 28, 2023, on page H5917, in the first column, the following appeared: ance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes, as amended. The online version has been corrected to read: ance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. On November 28, 2023, on page E1127, in the third column, the following appeared: Ms. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Inaugural National Cer- The online version has been corrected to read: Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Inaugural National Cer- On November 28, 2023, on page E1129, in the third column, the following appeared: JUSTIN E. THOMAS ------- HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN The online version has been corrected to read: JUSTINE THOMAS ------- HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN On November 28, 2023, on page E1129, in the third column, the following appeared: Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr Speaker, I rise today The online version has been corrected to read: Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today On November 29, 2023, on page H5956, in the first column, the following appeared: So the resolution was agreed to. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the passage of the resolution. The online version has been corrected to read: So the previous question was ordered. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. On November 30, 2023, page H6000, in the first column, the following appeared: A message in writing from the President of the United States was communicated to the House by Ms. Deidre Kelly, one of his secretaries. The online version has been corrected to read: A message in writing from the President of the United States was communicated to the House by Ms. Avery M. Stringer, one of his secretaries. Daily Congressional Record Corrections Note: Corrections to the Daily Congressional Record are identified online. (Corrections November 1, 2023 through November 29, 2023) Senate On page S5282, November 1, 2023, in the first column, the following language appears: The amendment (No. 1292) was rejected. The online Record has been corrected to read: The amendment (No. 1249) was rejected. On page S5336, November 2, 2023, second column, the following appears: The bill (S. 499), as amended, was passed. Mr. SCHUMER. I, finally, ask that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The online Record has been corrected to read: The bill (S. 499), as amended, was passed, as follows: S. 499 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.--SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Debbie Smith Act of 2023''. SEC. 2.--REAUTHORIZATION. Section 2(j) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (34 U.S.C. 40701(j)) is amended by striking ``through 2024'' and inserting ``through 2029''. SEC. 3.--AUDITS TO PROTECT INTEGRITY OF GRANT AWARDS. Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (34 U.S.C. 40701(c)(4)) is amended by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2029''. Mr. SCHUMER. I, finally, ask that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. On page S5337, November 2, 2023, in the third column, the following appears: H.R. 340. An act to impose sanctions with respect--including Hamas and the Palestine Islamic Jihad. The online Record has been corrected to read: H.R. 340. An act to impose sanctions with respect--including Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. On page S5365, November 6, 2023, in the third column, the following language appears: The preamble in the nature of a substitute was agreed to. The online Record has been corrected to read: The amendment to the preamble in the nature of a substitute was agreed to. On page S5404, November 7, 2023, in the third column, the following language appears: COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE The online Record has been corrected to read: SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE On page S5424, November 8, 2023, in the third column, the following language appears: In March 2023, John announced he would be retiring at the end of the year to close out a long and distinguished career or over 48 years with Sho-Me Power. The online Record has been corrected to read: In March 2023, John announced he would be retiring at the end of the year to close out a long and distinguished career of over 48 years with Sho-Me Power. On page S5424, November 8, 2023, in the third column, the following language appears: In his retirement, John most looks forward to spending more time with his three granddaughters, traveling with his wife, golfing, and ``not having to drive on I-44 every day.'' The online Record has been corrected to read: In his retirement, John most looks forward to spending more time with his four granddaughters, traveling with his wife, golfing, and ``not having to drive on I-44 every day.'' On page S5511, November 14, 2023, in the third column, the following language appears: MOTION TO ADJOURN The online Record has been corrected to read: ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 7:03 P.M. TODAY On page S5513, November 14, 2023, in the masthead, the following language appears: No. 188 The online Record has been corrected to read: No. 189 On page S5539, November 15, 2023, in the second column, the following language appears: MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME (Legislative Day November 16, 2023) The following bill was read the first time: The online Record has been corrected to read: MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME The following bill was read the first time: On pages D1203-1204, November 15, 2023, the following language appears: Adopted: By 90 yeas to 8 nays (Vote No. 313), motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to the bill, agree to the request for conference with the House, and authorize the Chair to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate. Pages S5529-30 Reed (for Klobuchar) motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include provisions to provide stability and support, including a pathway to permanent residency, for eligible Afghan individuals in the United States, provided that such stability and support does not endanger United States citizens or the national security of the United States, and to provide additional support for certain at-risk Afghan allies abroad, provided that such support would not negatively impact the safety and security of Afghans who were employed by or on behalf of the United States. Page S5530 Wicker (for Rubio) motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include the provisions to enforce section 212(a)(3)(B)(i)(VII) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(i)(VII)) to revoke visas and initiate deportation proceedings for any foreign national who has endorsed or espoused the terrorist activities of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, or any another foreign terrorist organization (as designated under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189)) that has participated in terrorist attacks against Israel and United States citizens before, on, or after October 7, 2023. Page S5530 Reed (for Hickenlooper/Bennet) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon a provision that prohibits any limitation on the use by the United States Space Command of funds for military construction. The online Record has been corrected to read: Adopted: By 90 yeas to 8 nays (Vote No. 313), motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to the bill, agree to the request for conference with the House, and authorize the Chair to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate. Pages S5529-30 Reed (for Klobuchar) motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include provisions to provide stability and support, including a pathway to permanent residency, for eligible Afghan individuals in the United States, provided that such stability and support does not endanger United States citizens or the national security of the United States, and to provide additional support for certain at-risk Afghan allies abroad, provided that such support would not negatively impact the safety and security of Afghans who were employed by or on behalf of the United States. Page S5530 Reed (for Hickenlooper/Bennet) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon a provision that prohibits any limitation on the use by the United States Space Command of funds for military construction. Page S5530 Wicker (for Blackburn) motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include a provision to prohibit any action by the United States Government to release funds or assets to Iran pursuant to the document entitled ``Waiver of Sanctions with respect to the Transfer of Funds from the Republic of Korea to Qatar'' and transmitted to Congress on September 11, 2023. Page S5530 Page S5530 Wicker (for Blackburn) motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include a provision to prohibit any action by the United States Government to release funds or assets to Iran pursuant to the document entitled ``Waiver of Sanctions with respect to the Transfer of Funds from the Republic of Korea to Qatar'' and transmitted to Congress on September 11, 2023. Page S5530 Wicker (for Lankford) motion to instruct conferees to increase defense cooperation with Israel in order to reaffirm its right to defend itself against state and non-state actors who seek to undermine Israel's sovereignty. Page S5530 Lummis motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include subtitle J of title X of division A of Senate Bill 2226, 118th Congress, passed July 27, 2023. Pages S5530-31 Wicker (for Cramer) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon maintaining the provisions of H.R. 2670 that support the critical development of the future airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability of the Air Force. Page S5531 Wicker (for Moran) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon the provisions contained in section 1049 of the Senate amendment (relating to access to commissary and exchange privileges for remarried spouses). Page S5531 Wicker (for Lankford) motion to instruct conferees to increase defense cooperation with Israel in order to reaffirm its right to defend itself against state and non-state actors who seek to undermine Israel's sovereignty. Page S5530 Lummis motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include subtitle J of title X of division A of Senate Bill 2226, 118th Congress, passed July 27, 2023. Pages S5530-31 Wicker (for Cramer) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon maintaining the provisions of H.R. 2670 that support the critical development of the future airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability of the Air Force. Page S5531 Wicker (for Moran) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon the provisions contained in section 1049 of the Senate amendment (relating to access to commissary and exchange privileges for remarried spouses). Page S5531 Wicker (for Ernst) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon the inclusion title XI of S. 2226, as passed by the Senate on July 27, 2023 (relating to an authorization for the Secretary of State to engage compact of free association countries on identifying or developing national security councils and advising and providing assistance for developing such councils). Page S5531 Wicker (for Hagerty) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon the provisions contained in section 1880 of H.R. 2670 (relating to a prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology providers). Page S5531 Wicker (for Ernst) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon the inclusion title XI of S. 2226, as passed by the Senate on July 27, 2023 (relating to an authorization for the Secretary of State to engage compact of free association countries on identifying or developing national security councils and advising and providing assistance for developing such councils). Page S5531 Wicker (for Hagerty) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon the provisions contained in section 1880 of H.R. 2670 (relating to a prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology providers). Page S5531 Wicker (for Braun/Manchin) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon the provisions contained in section 902 of the Senate amendment (relating to reinstatement of position of Chief Management Officer of Department of Defense), which includes planning and processes, business transformations, and performance measurement and management activities across the Armed Forces, combatant commands, and other components of the Department of Defense to address the backsliding of fiscal responsibility within the Department and appoint a dedicated leader in a senior position within the Department whose mission it is to be a good steward of Federal resources. Page S5531 Reed (for Manchin) motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include the provision in the concurrent resolution as agreed to by the Senate that directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a nuclear fuel program with the purpose of onshoring uranium conversion and enrichment capacity to ensure a disruption in Russian supply would not impact the development of advanced reactors or the currently operating fleet. Page S5531 The Chair was authorized to appoint the following conferees on the part of the Senate: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott (FL), Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt. Page S5531 Wicker (for Braun/Manchin) motion to instruct conferees to insist upon the provisions contained in section 902 of the Senate amendment (relating to reinstatement of position of Chief Management Officer of Department of Defense), which includes planning and processes, business transformations, and performance measurement and management activities across the Armed Forces, combatant commands, and other components of the Department of Defense to address the backsliding of fiscal responsibility within the Department and appoint a dedicated leader in a senior position within the Department whose mission it is to be a good steward of Federal resources. Page S5531 Reed (for Manchin) motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include the provision in the concurrent resolution as agreed to by the Senate that directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a nuclear fuel program with the purpose of onshoring uranium conversion and enrichment capacity to ensure a disruption in Russian supply would not impact the development of advanced reactors or the currently operating fleet. Page S5531 Rejected: Wicker (for Rubio) motion to instruct conferees to insist that the final conference report include the provisions to enforce section 212(a)(3)(B)(i)(VII) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(i)(VII)) to revoke visas and initiate deportation proceedings for any foreign national who has endorsed or espoused the terrorist activities of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, or any another foreign terrorist organization (as designated under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189)) that has participated in terrorist attacks against Israel and United States citizens before, on, or after October 7, 2023. Page S5530 The Chair was authorized to appoint the following conferees on the part of the Senate: Senators Reed, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Hirono, Kaine, King, Warren, Peters, Manchin, Duckworth, Rosen, Kelly, Wicker, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Sullivan, Cramer, Scott (FL), Tuberville, Mullin, Budd, and Schmitt. Page S5531 On page D1223, November 28, 2023, the following language appears: Smith Nomination--Agreement: Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Micah W.J. Smith, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii. Page S5624 The online Record has been corrected to read: Smith Nomination-- Agreement: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of the nomination of Micah W.J. Smith, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii. Page S5624 On page S5676, November 29, 2023, at the bottom of the third column, the following language appears: (4) encourages businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers to continue to intensify their efforts to address homelessness among children and youth during November 2023. ---PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR The online Record has been corrected to read: (4) encourages businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers to continue to intensify their efforts to address homelessness among children and youth during November 2023. ---AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET (The committees are printed at the end of the Senate proceedings.) ---PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR On page S5680, November 29, 2023, at the bottom of the third column, the following language appears: MICAH W.J. SMITH, OF HAWAII, TO BE UNITED STAES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII The online Record has been corrected to read: MICAH W.J. SMITH, OF HAWAII, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII - --AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. Schumer. Madam President, I have six requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet in closed session during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS The Committee on Environment and Public Works is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a classified briefing. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on nominations. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE The Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a closed briefing.