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Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 No. 123 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was forward and lead the House in the That the Senate agreed to S. Res. 617. called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Pledge of Allegiance. Appointments: pore (Ms. RICHARDSON). Mr. POE of Texas led the Pledge of With best wishes, I am Allegiance as follows: Sincerely, f LORRAINE C. MILLER. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- f PRO TEMPORE lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. COMMUNICATION FROM THE fore the House the following commu- f CLERK OF THE HOUSE nication from the Speaker: COMMUNICATION FROM THE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- WASHINGTON, DC, CLERK OF THE HOUSE fore the House the following commu- September 14, 2010. nication from the Clerk of the House of I hereby appoint the Honorable LAURA The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Representatives: RICHARDSON to act as Speaker pro tempore fore the House the following commu- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, on this day. nication from the Clerk of the House of NANCY PELOSI, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Representatives: Washington, DC, September 14, 2010. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Hon. NANCY PELOSI, f HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The Speaker, House of Representatives, PRAYER Washington, DC, August 12, 2010. Washington, DC. The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the The Speaker, House of Representatives, permission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of Coughlin, offered the following prayer: the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- All powerful and ever-living God, in Washington, DC. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the tives, the Clerk received the following mes- creating us and fashioning this Nation, permission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of sage from the Secretary of the Senate on You call us to act responsibly as Your the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- September 14, 2010 at 9:21 a.m.: people to meet the challenges placed tives, the Clerk received the following mes- That the Senate agreed to without amend- before us. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Au- ment H. Con. Res. 292. By always being attentive to Your gust 12, 2010 at 10:37 p.m.: With best wishes, I am Word and attuned to the inspirations of That the Senate passed without amend- Sincerely, Your Spirit, we stand strong in faith ment H.R. 6080. LORRAINE C. MILLER. Appointments: and in freedom, bringing newfound f hope to a cynical generation. With best wishes, I am Give us continual health of mind and Sincerely, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER LORRAINE C. MILLER. body that together we may prove to be PRO TEMPORE f Your instrument to establish law-abid- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ing justice across the land and seek COMMUNICATION FROM THE ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following Your gift of unifying peace both now CLERK OF THE HOUSE enrolled bill was signed by the Speaker and forever. on Tuesday, August 10, 2010: Amen. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- fore the House the following commu- H.R. 1586, to modernize the air traffic f nication from the Clerk of the House of control system, improve the safety, re- THE JOURNAL Representatives: liability, and availability of transpor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The OFFICE OF THE CLERK, tation by air in the United States, pro- Chair has examined the Journal of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, vide for modernization of the air traffic last day’s proceedings and announces Washington, DC, August 12, 2010. control system, reauthorize the Fed- to the House her approval thereof. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, eral Aviation Administration, and for Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- The Speaker, House of Representatives, other purposes; and by Speaker pro Washington, DC. nal stands approved. tempore HOYER on Thursday, August DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the 12, 2010: f permission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of H.R. 6080, making emergency supple- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- mental appropriations for border secu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Au- rity for the fiscal year ending Sep- gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) come gust 12, 2010 at 12:04 p.m.: tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:11 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 EXTEND TAX CUTS FOR SMALL Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, bipartisan plan to spur job creation, BUSINESSES well, here we are 20 months into the Washington Democrats seem to be (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina 111th Congress and in the homestretch doing the exact opposite. In just a few asked and was given permission to ad- of our legislative year—and what have months, they may allow the largest tax dress the House for 1 minute and to re- we seen? increase in history on American fami- vise and extend his remarks.) We saw a $1 trillion takeover of lies and small businesses. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. America’s health care system. That We won’t solve our fiscal challenges Madam Speaker, over the past month, means higher costs for virtually every until we cut spending, stop the growth I have visited dozens of small busi- American and no guarantee of any im- of government and extend tax relief. nesses across South Carolina, and I provement in quality; a $1 trillion It’s simple: Businesses do not hire have met with concerned citizens, all stimulus bill that did not keep unem- when their taxes go up. I urge my col- of whom expressed the need for more ployment numbers from going through leagues to join me against any tax in- tax relief, not tax increases. the roof; a financial bill that did noth- creases on working families, small For 16 straight months, America’s ing to address the main cause of the businesses, farmers, and ranchers. unemployment rate has been above 9 Nation’s economic downturn—Fannie f percent with nearly 20 million people Mae and Freddie Mac—but made it 1410 without jobs. This is clearly a time of easier for big banks to be bailed out by b urgency, and the last thing hard- the Federal Government. As for cap PASSING OF PAUL CONRAD and trade, in the President’s own working families and small business (Ms. HARMAN asked and was given words: This is going to make energy owners need are more crippling tax permission to address the House for 1 prices ‘‘necessarily skyrocket.’’ Then, hikes. The nonpartisan Joint Com- minute and to revise and extend her re- on January 1, 2011, there will be the mittee on Taxation confirms that the marks.) biggest tax increase in the history of upcoming tax hike will raise taxes on Ms. HARMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise 50 percent of small business income in the United States. Madam Speaker, I support repealing with sadness to note the passing of one America. of our Nation’s preeminent cartoonists, The math is simple: More taxes equal the health care reform bill using unspent stimulus funds to pay down Paul Conrad. Paul, who resided with fewer jobs. Congress must act to pre- his wife, Kay, in Palos Verdes, Cali- vent the job-killing taxes that are the deficit and in reforming Fannie and Freddie so that taxpayers won’t have fornia—formerly a part of my district— headed for American families and pro- was a friend and a political genius. vide policies that give American fami- to continue to bail them out. I oppose cap and trade, and I believe all of the I was first elected to Congress in 1992, lies incentives to invest and create the so-called ‘‘Year of the Woman.’’ In jobs. tax cuts for American families and businesses should be extended so that that year, California elected two In conclusion, God bless our troops, women Senators, and the number of and we will never forgot September the the current tax rates remain. The Democrats’ policies have clearly women Members in the House doubled. 11th in the global war on terrorism. Paul’s cartoon was perfect, an outline f failed. Republicans have alternatives. It’s time for this House to listen. of the State of California with a high GRANDSON OF STIMULUS heel down the left side. f (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was His career spanned more than 50 given permission to address the House RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT years and 11 Presidents. He was in- for 1 minute.) ACT tensely proud of being on President Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, (Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia asked Nixon’s so-called ‘‘enemies list.’’ Re- there is a new horror movie sequel here and was given permission to address portedly, that meant more to him than in Washington, DC. It’s called the the House for 1 minute and to revise the Pulitzers he was awarded. Presi- Grandson of Stimulus, and it’s really and extend his remarks.) dent Gerald Ford reportedly said, scary. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam ‘‘Laugh and the whole world laughs First, we had the $700 billion Stim- Speaker, of course what we’ve just with you. Cry, and you’ve been the sub- ulus I. That was a year and a half ago. heard is nonsense. If my friends on the ject of a Paul Conrad cartoon.’’ It was supposed to be spent on roads other side of the aisle had had their Born in 1924 in Iowa, a college drop- and bridges and infrastructure, but ac- way in the worst economic recession in out, Conrad’s career began in Denver, cording to the New York Post, Stim- 80 years, which was on their watch, where he won his first Pulitzer, but ulus I turned into an $800 billion bottle they would have done nothing. really took off when he moved to Los of snake oil, and it cost $100 billion As a matter of fact, a Republican Angeles and sent shock waves through more than the entire Iraqi war. In economist, Mark Zandi, said, but for the then-staid Los Angeles Times, his July, we had Son of Stimulus, the Se- the Recovery and Reinvestment Act, home thereafter. Said L.A. Times edi- quel. It cost the taxpayers another $30 we would have gone into a great de- tor Russ Stanton, ‘‘Paul Conrad was billion. It was a bailout for failed State pression. simply the best ever.’’ Right on. governments. Now they’re proposing And that’s just the way it is. f Stimulus III: Grandson of Stimulus. f RECOGNIZING AMBASSADOR SUE It’s another $50 billion in so-called UNEMPLOYMENT AND TAX COBB FOR RECEIVING ‘‘ORDER stimulus spending. They say it’s for INCREASES OF JAMAICA’’ roads and bridges and infrastructure again. (Mr. SMITH of Nebraska asked and (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was Maybe Congress should quit spending was given permission to address the given permission to address the House money we don’t have and let Ameri- House for 1 minute and to revise and for 1 minute and to revise and extend cans keep more of their own money. extend his remarks.) her remarks.) That would help get the country out of Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- the poorhouse. Let the taxpayers keep Speaker, our Nation’s unemployment er, I rise today to honor and recognize their own money. continues to hover near 10 percent, and a very distinguished Coral Gables resi- And that’s just the way it is. 15 million Americans are looking for dent, Ambassador Sue Cobb, on being a f jobs. That’s 7 million more than when recent recipient of the Order of Ja- the current majority took over. maica. THE DEMOCRATS’ FAILED We’ve seen the results of these failed A fellow University of Miami grad- POLICIES economic and fiscal policies—deficits, uate, Ambassador Cobb is the first U.S. (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given debt and an economy which continues woman to receive this distinction, one permission to address the House for 1 to struggle. In fact, unemployment has of Jamaica’s highest awards. It recog- minute and to revise and extend his re- been above 9 percent for 16 consecutive nizes her service as our United States marks.) months. But instead of putting forth a Ambassador for the years 2001 to 2005,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.005 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6631 as well as her continuing efforts to pro- 11, 2001, serve as reminders that the hateful There was no objection. mote Jamaica’s interests and support inhumanity of terrorism poses a common Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam its development. She continues her threat to the free world, to people every- Speaker, I rise in strong support of this service to this island nation as presi- where, and to democratic values; resolution, and I yield myself such Whereas the United States has worked co- dent of American Friends of Jamaica. operatively with the nations of the free time as I may consume. This organization is helping to bring world to capture terrorists and bring them Madam Speaker, this bipartisan reso- greater prosperity and educational op- to justice; lution pays tribute to the lives lost on portunities to the people of Jamaica. Whereas the United States remains com- September 11, 2001, and recognizes the Sue, this well-deserved award is a mitted to building strong and productive anniversary as not only a time of sol- testament to your strength of char- counterterrorism alliances; emn commemoration, but also a dem- acter and to your determination, and Whereas immediately following September onstration of America’s great resolve we in South Florida are indeed fortu- 11, 2001, the Armed Forces moved swiftly in combating terrorism. against al-Qaeda and the Taliban, which the Memorials like those at the Pen- nate to call you our neighbor. Con- President and Congress had identified as en- gratulations to Sue Cobb. emies of the United States; tagon in northern Virginia and the f Whereas in doing so, brave members of the Grove Garden in Fairfax County have Armed Forces left loved ones in order to de- been constructed throughout the re- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER fend the Nation and, in some cases, sustained gion and the Nation to commemorate PRO TEMPORE serious injuries or made the ultimate sac- the events of 9/11. It is one of the many The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- rifice by giving their lives; and ways in which we continue to pay trib- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Whereas many members of the Armed ute to the people who perished on that will postpone further proceedings Forces remain abroad, defending the Nation fateful day. today on motions to suspend the rules from further terrorist attacks and con- tinuing to battle al-Qaeda and the Taliban: This House resolution extends our on which a recorded vote or the yeas Now, therefore, be it enduring and deepest condolences to and nays are ordered, or on which the Resolved, That the House of Representa- the friends, families, and loved ones of vote incurs objection under clause 6 of tives— the innocent victims of the terrorist rule XX. (1) recognizes September 11 as a day to attacks and recognizes the heroism of Record votes on postponed questions mourn and remember those taken from their U.S. service men and women who de- will be taken after 6 p.m. today. loved ones and fellow citizens, and as a day fend our country today. It honors the for the people of the United States to recom- Nation’s first responders and others f mit to the Nation and to each other; whose valiant efforts did credit to their COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11 (2) once again extends its deepest sym- pathies to the friends, families, and loved country on that horrible day and who Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam ones of the innocent victims of the Sep- continue to help keep us safe. It ex- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules tember 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; presses gratitude to the leaders and and agree to the resolution (H. Res. (3) honors the heroic service and sacrifices citizens of other countries who as- 1610) expressing the sense of the House of first responders, law enforcement per- sisted, supported and stood by the of Representatives regarding the ter- sonnel, State and local officials, volunteers, United States in the aftermath of those rorist attacks launching against the and others who aided the victims and, in so attacks. doing, bravely risked and often sacrificed United States on September 11, 2001. Clearly, the threat of terrorism is The Clerk read the title of the resolu- their own lives and health; (4) expresses gratitude to the foreign lead- still very real, but one of the lasting tion. ers and citizens of all nations who have as- legacies of 9/11 has been the notion of The text of the resolution is as fol- sisted and continue to stand in solidarity being prepared for any type of emer- lows: with the United States against terrorism in gency, whether it is a widespread event H. RES. 1610 the aftermath of the attacks; like a terrorist attack, a natural dis- Whereas on the morning of September 11, (5) recognizes the heroic service of United aster, an epidemic, or even an individ- 2001, terrorists hijacked and destroyed four States personnel, including members of the ualized event, like a fire, car crash or Armed Forces, intelligence agencies, the dip- civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into power outage. the towers of the World Trade Center in New lomatic service, the law enforcement and homeland security communities, and their The events of 9/11 tested our abilities York City and a third into the Pentagon out- beyond our imagination, and a number side of Washington, D.C.; families, who have sacrificed much, includ- Whereas the passengers and crew aboard ing their lives and health, to defend their of trying experiences since then have the fourth civilian aircraft, United Airlines country against terrorists; further honed our skills. In America’s Flight 93, acted heroically to prevent the (6) vows that it will continue to defend the modern and fragmented society, collec- terrorist hijackers from taking additional people of the United States and to identify, tive memories are few, but each of us American lives, by crashing the plane in intercept, and defeat terrorists, including remembers where we were precisely on Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and sacrificing providing the Armed Forces, intelligence that fateful day when we heard the agencies, the diplomatic service, and the law their own lives instead; news. Whereas thousands of innocent men, enforcement and homeland security commu- nities with the resources and support nec- This is a time when we must tran- women, and children were brutally murdered scend partisan politics and stand to- in the attacks of September 11, 2001; essary to effectively accomplish this mis- Whereas nine years later, the United sion; and gether as one Nation to recall a mo- States continues to mourn the lives lost on (7) reaffirms that the American people will ment when terrorists targeted the very September 11, 2001; never forget the sacrifices made on and since symbols of America’s strength. Whereas by targeting symbols of American September 11, 2001. Our values and our very foundation strength and prosperity, the attacks were in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- were under attack, and yet we per- tended to assail the principles and values of ant to the rule, the gentleman from severed. And we will carry on the fight the American people and to intimidate the Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) and the gen- against extremists who seek to do us Nation and its allies; tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) each will harm. Whereas the United States remains stead- control 20 minutes. fast in its determination to defeat, disrupt, In this battle, the global realities of and destroy terrorist organizations and The Chair recognizes the gentleman the 21st century require that we use seeks to harness all elements of national from Virginia. not only our military, but all of the power, including its military, economic, and GENERAL LEAVE tools available to us—economic, finan- diplomatic resources, to do so; Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam cial, diplomatic, and cultural re- Whereas Congress has passed, and the Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that sources—to promote a better alter- President has signed, numerous laws to pro- all Members may have 5 legislative native to extremism and to protect our tect the Nation, prevent terrorism at home days to revise and extend their re- national interests and our national se- and abroad, assist victims of terrorism, and support, in the field and upon return, the marks and include extraneous material curity. members of the Armed Forces who coura- on the resolution. Madam Speaker, none of us will for- geously defend the United States; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there get what happened 9 years ago. We will Whereas the terrorist attacks that have objection to the request of the gen- always remember the victims of 9/11 occurred around the world since September tleman from Virginia? and the loved ones who survived them.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:55 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.007 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 We will always honor the first respond- Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia in 1996; lament the loss of life, and rededicate ers who gave their lives that day, and and the attacks on the U.S.S. Cole and ourselves to the defense of freedom. those in uniform at home and abroad our embassies in Kenya and Tanzania As we did 9 years ago, today we stand who risk their lives even now and every also in the 1990s. united, one people—united in memory day to defend America. We will con- And at this very moment, our en- of the dead of September 11; united in tinue to promote our founding prin- emies are preparing to strike us again awe at the heroic sacrifices that graced ciples of freedom and equality and en- and with the same intent of slaugh- that dark day and so many since; and sure that the lives lost in pursuit of tering as many innocent people as they united in resolve to defend our Nation, our ideals are never forgotten. possibly can. its ideals, that animated spirit, defend Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- We cannot protect ourselves by hop- its people, defend its shores. ance of my time. ing that somehow we will be spared September 11 was a day of grief, of Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I new attacks, for these are certain to shock, and of fear. But as we reflect yield myself such time as I may con- come unless we take action to prevent back on the terror of that day, these sume. them. And we have done so. things are within our power: to keep This resolution marks the ninth an- Over the past 9 years, we have come alive the names and memories of the niversary of the unprovoked attack on to know our enemies, their plans, and dead—they were read in New York, in our Nation by individuals without con- their methods. Virginia at the Pentagon, and in Penn- science and on behalf of masters with- sylvania—to reclaim the unity of a day b 1420 out mercy. on which neighbor reached out to Those who witnessed the events of We are daily engaged and seeking neighbor and our divisions were sub- September 11 will always remember them out, finding them in their hiding merged; and to rededicate ourselves to the inconceivable images and seem- places and in their holes, uncovering the ideals that, no less than buildings, ingly impossible events that unfolded their networks and eliminating their were the targets of the attack. Ideals before our own eyes. But however pain- ability to harm us again. But our en- were under attack, like freedom, free- ful our own memories may be, they emies have many allies and have sunk dom of conscience; rule of law; and, cannot compare with the suffering of deep roots, roots that will not be easily yes, religious tolerance. the innocents who bore the horror di- destroyed. Victory will not be achieved For those reasons, I am proud to in- rectly, nor with those of their families in one decisive battle but through a troduce, along with the Republican and friends whose lives were torn apart sustained commitment that will leader, Mr. BOEHNER, this resolution without any warning. stretch over many years. It will be commemorating the attack on Amer- Our purpose here is to honor and re- fought in many different ways using ica—its institutions, its values, its peo- member the victims and the many he- the range of U.S. resources and capa- ple. roes of that endless day, September 11, bilities and fought in many other For many, the shock of that day per- 2001. We honor the thousands of inno- places. haps has faded. For some, however, es- cent men, women and children who Some may shrink from that prospect; pecially those who loved and lost one were targeted and murdered simply be- but, if we are to prevail over this of the 3,000, the grief is still fresh. But cause they were Americans or because enemy that is relentless in its hatred for all of us, the memory of September they embraced the concept of freedom for us, our commitment to our Nation 11 is one we will carry with us, as I and democracy. We honor those who, and the principles that we stand for, we have said, as long as we live. It is a instead of being immobilized by fear, must not only match but exceed their memory compounded of mourning for immediately began to search for and determination, the determination of the victims, deep sympathy for those rescue survivors at great risk to them- our adversaries. who held them dear; and profound pride selves, many of whom lost their lives This is not really a war of choice but for the first responders, firefighters, in their efforts to save many others. one that has been forced upon us by and police officers, and, yes, average We honor those in our military who men whose dark vision of the world citizens who came to the help of those have fought our enemies in distant cannot be realized without first de- in need. They served and they sac- lands and have borne heavy burdens to stroying America and our freedoms. rificed—some their health, some their prevent them from striking us yet Repeatedly throughout its history our lives. again. And even as I speak, men and country has been challenged by forces Terrorism is intended, of course, to women of our Armed Forces are fight- that at times seemed impossible to provoke the worst in those it targets, ing for us and for our country far from overcome. But however dark the un- but on that day their service showed their homes in far-off lands. And it has knowns we faced and however great our America at its very best. So we remem- affected many people, even here in fears, we never shrank from our duty ber. We remember in honor the 343 fire- Washington, D.C. and in the Congress as a Nation, and we have always pre- fighters, 37 Port Authority officers, and our staff. My own chief of staff has vailed with the good Lord’s help. and 23 police officers who lost their two sons that have served in Iraq and And on this day, let us remember lives along, of course, with the pas- Afghanistan in the Marine Corps, and those that we have lost, the many he- sengers on Flight 93. there are many others as we speak roes with which we have been blessed, How proud we can be of those pas- today. and those with whom our safety de- sengers who learned what was hap- On September 11, we were forced to pends, and let us remember that they pening, unlike most of us, unlike the realize that what we had experienced gave their lives for our country. And people in the towers, unlike the people was not really an isolated blow but in- we should do our duty as all genera- in the Pentagon. The brave Americans stead only the latest assault in a war tions that have preceded us have done. on Flight 93 knew what was happening, that radical Islamist militants had And God bless this country now and al- and they acted, and they gave their been waging against the United States ways. lives to save others who would have for years. I reserve the balance of my time. otherwise been targeted. And, yes, per- We had already suffered many casual- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam haps they saved this symbol of democ- ties over the preceding decades, but Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1 minute racy. Many of us believe that is where had not understood that these were in to the distinguished majority leader of Flight 93 was headed—to decapitate fact from a series of battles in an esca- the House of Representatives. this Capitol. A building, yes, but a lating war against the United States (Mr. HOYER asked and was given powerful symbol of the values of this and a war against freedom. These in- permission to revise and extend his re- country that are not just this coun- clude the taking of our embassy in Iran marks.) try’s but universal in scope. and the holding of American hostages Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman We also honor those troops who have for 444 days; the destruction of our em- for yielding. served far from home. They too have bassy and marine barracks in Lebanon 9/11 will remain a day of infamy, as shown America at its best; not only in the 1980s; the first World Trade Cen- December 7, 1941, lives. It will also live those who have lost their lives in our ter bombing in 1993; the attacks on the as a day that we will always remember, country’s service in Afghanistan and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:55 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.008 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6633 Iraq, but all those who have served and they were taking, but they were deter- cans reacted remarkably and with are serving, as we speak, in harm’s mined to do their job. Police officers bravery. way, at the point of the spear, to make and EMS personnel calmly escorted Another example. This morning I was sure that any fanatics, whether they workers out of burning buildings as at Arlington Cemetery with my daugh- base their fanaticism on a faith or they firefighters raced up stairwells to res- ter Kellee and her husband, Anthony base it on hate and prejudice, we will cue those trapped high above. Shoemaker, and we were at the Tomb confront them. We will defeat them. When the day was over, and as we of the Unknowns. And many Americans We will protect our country. We will learned more about the tragic, and yes, may not know, but the Tomb of the protect our people, and we will pre- murderous attacks and loss of nearly Unknowns is very close to the Pen- serve our ideals. With their families, 3,000 Americans, including 700 New tagon. You can almost see it through we pray for their safe return. Jerseyans, we witnessed neighbors and the trees. And those soldiers, the Old Not all of us can offer sacrifices so friends consoling one another and Guard as they are called, that protect profound, but it does not have to be a watched as Americans from all walks the Tomb of the Unknowns, they al- day of crisis to join with our neighbors of life stood united, side by side waving ready knew about the two planes that in service to our communities. It can the Stars and Stripes, and lighting can- had crashed into the World Trade Cen- be this day. Indeed, it can be every day. dles to honor those missing or lost. ters North and South. As we commemorate the gravest at- As America rebounded, we responded And when that third plane came tack in American history, we also to these acts of terrorism with the roaring across the skyline of Wash- renew our resolve in the face of those skill and spirit of our military and our ington, D.C., headed straight for the who still intend us harm. This is a day intelligence community. The war we Pentagon, just a few hundred yards to remember our commitment to de- continue to fight abroad today began from the Tomb of the Unknowns, those fend America from whatever threats before September 11, 2001. It began soldiers guarding the tomb never left that confront us and to use all of our without provocation and without warn- their post. They stayed. In fact, they military force, all of our diplomatic ing. It was not a war of our choosing called for reinforcements. Yet another skill, and all of the power of our moral but rather was made our priority. It example of what Americans do when we example to keep America safe. was the slaughter of innocents by peo- are attacked. Like the Cold War before it, this is a ple with a twisted sense of religion who And so we should remember those struggle not just of arms but of play by no rules. that died, those that got to live, and ideologies. And every demonstration So many of our heroes currently those that continue to fight for our that America is a fearless society, a fighting terrorism across the globe put freedoms today in places all over the Nation of law, and a home for every their lives on hold on September 11, world in the name of liberty and free- faith is a victory over the fanatics who 2001, to join the National Guard and dom. attacked us or who might attack us. Reserve, serve our country, and defend And that’s just the way it is. That is our resolve—not as Democrats our freedom. They serve side by side as I yield back the balance of my time. or Republicans, not as Members of Con- we speak with the active duty mili- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam gress, but as Americans who have tary, all volunteers, all dedicated, all Speaker, like many Members in this pledged ourselves to defend the Con- courageous, all Americans. We see the House, in the last week I attended nu- stitution of the United States, the laws character and resolve of America in merous memorials, remembrances of thereof, and, yes, its principles and these brave young men and women. the tragedy of 9/11. It’s particularly ideals. This will be expressed in a vote And we are grateful for their service poignant to northern Virginia because in this House today. But in the courage and sacrifice, and that of their fami- the other attack that day was at the of our troops, the watchfulness of our lies, each and every day. They truly Pentagon, which is in Arlington, Vir- intelligence, and the power of free are doing the work of freedom and de- ginia. American citizens to live out the serve our support and prayers. At that time I was a local supervisor meaning of our ideals every day, that May God bless those who continue to on the board of supervisors in Fairfax will be the testament of our victory defend our freedom, and may God con- County, and my office was co-located and the display of our resolve. tinue to bless America. at Fire Station 30 in Merrifield. And I I rise in strong support of this resolu- Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, remember firefighters in my station, tion and in memory of those whose in closing, everyone that was alive on men and women, backing up the Ar- lives were taken by fanatics targeting September 11 remembers that day and lington Fire Department in trying to not those individuals, per se, but tar- what they were doing. It’s like those of put out the fire and save lives at the geting that in which they believed. us that were alive when President Ken- Pentagon that day in the second-worst nedy was assassinated. We remember terrorist attack in American history, b 1430 that day, we remember what we were only sadly eclipsed by the loss of life at Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I doing. And the old timers, they remem- the World Trade Center itself. And I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from ber Pearl Harbor and what they were heard the stories and I saw the heroism New Jersey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN), the doing on December 7, 1941. It is a day firsthand, and it is something I cer- ranking member of the Appropriations that the country, that the people, that tainly will never forget. Subcommittee on Energy and Water the Nation should always remember be- Let me just say to the friends and Development. cause it involved real people losing families of those who were lost that Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. I thank the their lives because of the concepts that day and to those who would wish us gentleman for yielding. we have in this Nation of freedom and harm: America will never forget, and Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- liberty, something that is worth pre- America will never yield. port of this resolution, and I commend serving. Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, Leader HOYER and Leader BOEHNER for It’s important that we remember the today I rise in support of House Resolution their leadership in presenting it to the 3,000 individuals that died that day. 1610 to commemorate the ninth anniversary of House, as I fear that time and events But Madam Speaker, it’s equally im- the September 11th terrorist attacks and re- have dulled some memories. It was 9 portant that we remember those that member the nearly 3,000 innocent victims years ago this past Saturday that our got to live. Because when those Twin killed that day in New York City, at the Pen- Nation changed forever, as violent Towers were set aflame, those volun- tagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. international extremists struck in the teers, those firefighters, those emer- As we give thanks for the first responders streets of Lower Manhattan, the fields gency medical folks and those police who heroically rushed to these sites to rescue of Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. officers, they rushed as hard as they victims, our Federal government must properly But we also saw good rise in the face of could to get to that terror from the support them. Tragically, many of these first evil, and heroes rise in the face of dan- sky. And because they did so, many got responders—fire fighters, police officers, and ger. to live for another day. And there are other emergency workers—are dying from In Lower Manhattan, many of our countless stories like that that oc- days and weeks of exposure to Ground Zero brave first responders knew the risks curred on September 11, how Ameri- toxins and are in desperate need of medical

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The ter- and members of the Intelligence Community The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (now the rorist attacks that occurred at the World Trade who have saved innumerable American lives longest war in U.S. history) serve as a daily Center, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93 per- through their tireless efforts during the past reminder of the destructive path we have petrated one of the darkest moments in our nine years. As we celebrate their efforts, we taken. We continue to dedicate billions of dol- country’s history. That is why it is so important must remain vigilant. Radical Islamic jihadists, lars to prop up a hopelessly corrupt and mor- that we come together on this day to again who have pledged allegiance to al-Qaeda and ally bankrupt central government in Afghani- memorialize those who perished on that fateful other terror networks, continue to target our stan as the people of that country suffer with late summer day in 2001. Nation. Since last year’s 9/11 anniversary, ter- little education, access to clean water, health Madam Speaker, September 11th showed rorists have continued in their quest to attack care and the ability to live a normal life. Here us the very worst of humanity. That day re- our homeland and kill more innocent Ameri- at home, our increasingly polarized commu- vealed the capabilities of terrorists determined cans. In the past year alone, we have seen at- nities bear the brunt of our missteps through to murder thousands of innocent people in the tacks at Fort Hood, in Times Square, and record high unemployment rates, a continuing United States, simply for practicing democracy aboard Northwest Flight 253, as well as plots foreclosure crisis and crumbling infrastructure. and enjoying freedom. It gave us a frightening to blow up the New York City subway system How long can the policies we continue to look at the kind of enemy our country faces in and Federal buildings in Dallas, Texas and pursue be justified in the name of the victims the 21st Century. Springfield, Illinois. of 9/11? I oppose the wars in Iraq and Af- Yet, in the midst of that tragic and horrible As our citizens remain vigilant, our Federal ghanistan, and the PATRIOT Act because I day, we saw the very best of what Americans government must remain diligent. Congress believe in the transformative power of truth have to offer. We saw the courage, sacrifice, and the Obama Administration must work to- and reconciliation. Almost ten years after 9/11, and virtue displayed by our first responders, gether in a cooperative and constructive man- it is past time to pursue a new path forward. including police, firefighters, and heroic individ- ner to ensure that our military, Intelligence Our country is in peril, but our resolve to uals who were traveling on commercial air- Community, and state and local law enforce- progress in a positive direction must not be. liners. Regardless of the potential harm they ment have the resources to detect and defeat We do not need to export democracy around faced, these brave individuals sacrificed them- the terrorists who seek to do us harm. the world to keep our country safe; we need selves so that others may survive the destruc- I urge my colleagues to support this impor- to demonstrate that America is a place where tion of the terrorist attacks. tant resolution, and never to forget the cata- democracy is safe. Madam Speaker, equally as important as strophic events and lives lost on that tragic Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, the events the sacrifices made by those who perished in day in our Nation’s history. of recent weeks have reminded us how central the attacks of September 11th, we must also Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise to the September 11th attacks remain to our na- use this day to celebrate the service of those address H. Res. 1610 a resolution to express tional consciousness. The shock and grief we in the military, and mourn those who have remembrance of the victims of, and sorrow for, felt that Tuesday still echo in our hearts, still sacrificed their lives overseas in the defense reverberate in our minds. the devastating effects the terrorist attacks of of our nation. These brave and selfless indi- America stands tall as a beacon of freedom September 11, 2001 had on our Nation. I viduals have helped keep our great country and tolerance because her people have risen mourn in remembrance of innocent lives lost. to the occasion each time these values have secure in the Global War on Terror and have And I mourn in recognition that our response been tested. It is with that in mind that we turn embodied the very spirit that President George to the attacks has only led to more suffering, our thoughts today to the police, firefighters, W. Bush stated to a Joint Session of Con- countless innocent lives lost abroad and an in- and first responders who ran into burning gress on September 20, 2001. He said, ‘‘We creasingly divided Nation here at home. buildings so others could get out. We renew will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not This resolution expresses that the House of our awe for the passengers who dug in rather fail.’’ Representatives ‘‘will continue to defend the than give up and charged the cockpit of Flight Our men and women in uniform face an ad- people of the United States and to identify, 93. We remember how Americans from all versary determined to destroy our way of life, intercept, and defeat terrorists, including pro- walks donated blood, gathered at candlelight and this enemy presents us with one of the viding the Armed Forces, intelligence agen- vigils, and organized care packages for relief gravest challenges in our Nation’s history. cies, the diplomatic service, and the law en- workers. The resilience that propels us for- Each day that they wake up to defend the forcement and homeland security communities ward as a people is drawn from the courage very freedom we enjoy, they honor the very with the resources and support necessary to of our heroes and the compassion of our citi- essence of the American spirit and labor effectively accomplish this mission.’’ But the zens. steadfastly to bring freedom and liberty for all. actions of the U.S. that have been taken in the Each year on this day, we have the oppor- They work tirelessly in the defense of our name of achieving this mission have not tunity and the solemn responsibility to honor country, and they deserve nothing but our brought us ‘‘mission accomplished.’’ the heroes and victims, and to keep faith with eternal gratitude. As Pentagon and administration officials their loved ones. Though these thoughts and Therefore, Madam Speaker, it is appropriate continue to tout the supposed end of the war prayers, we can heal, and we can steel our- that nine years after September 11, 2001, we in Iraq, there is no mention of the continued selves to repeat the words ‘never again’. continue to come together to mourn and me- systematic use of the 9/11 attacks to justify Over the last year, we have seen in the morialize all of our fallen country men and sending our armed forces to invade and oc- most immediate way how terrorists still have women for making the ultimate sacrifice for us. cupy a country that did not attack us. Almost innocent Americans in their sights, starting Year in and year out, we must honor the sol- 8 years later, over 4,200 U.S. soldiers and 1 with a plot to blow up the New York City sub- emn promise made to the victims and their million Iraqi civilians have been killed. way system, and continuing with the attacks at families of this tragedy—we will never forget. How can we claim to remember the victims Fort Hood, Times Square, and on board Our presence here today signifies the so- of 9/11 in good faith after we stood silent as Northwest Flight 253. Each of these attacks bering realities about our world that accom- billions of dollars were poured into a war represented new strands of terrorism, new pany the horrors that occurred on September based on lies? Congress continued its support signs of an enemy ready and willing to adapt. 11th. The memories of that day touch us all in of the war despite overwhelming evidence that Now more than ever, as citizens and patriots, some way, and as our Nation continues to the leaders or people of Iraq had nothing to do we must remain vigilant in our efforts to con- heal—even nine years later—we need to take with 9/11. In the shadow of the policies pur- front and defeat the terrorist threat. That is time each year to remember what tragically sued under the so-called ‘‘War on Terror,’’ our why we should also take a moment today to occurred in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, country remains more divided, more fearful salute the endurance, discipline, and valor of and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It is criti- and less trustful than ever. Perhaps even our troops, who have volunteered to take the cally important that we take this time each more troubling and more detrimental to our fight to the enemy and keep the light of free- year to mourn and honor the legacy of our he- national security is the long-term damage our dom burning bright. roes of September 11th. policies have had on our image in the inter- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- national community. And in July of this year, rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1610, er, September 11th, 2001 remains a day of

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The struggle against ter- No one will ever forget the courage seen on tensified as we witnessed an attack on the rorism will be won in the hearts and minds of 9/11; courage seen in the actions of fire- Pentagon, and a crashed airplane in Pennsyl- people around the world. fighters and police officers, such as SFC Ri- vania. Horror turned to anger as it came to Madam Speaker, I urge all members to join cardo Esteves of the New Jersey State Police light that the attacks were the actions of hate- me in supporting H. Res. 1610. Let us remem- who is here today, Pentagon employees, and filled cowards who had no respect for human ber this day and the tragedy that befell the na- everyday citizens; courage seen by the life. I remember too, that in the aftermath of tion by properly honoring the victims with our choices these heroes made—to rush to the these senseless attacks, we came together as renewed commitment to America’s security. aid of others, to enter into burning buildings, to a nation and with friends from around the Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. I yield resist the hijackers of Flight 93. The bravery world united in grief and sadness. That mo- back the balance of my time, Madam displayed on that fateful day will forever be re- ment transformed our country and the world, Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The membered in our Nation’s history. Future gen- as the resolve of our nation strengthened and question is on the motion offered by erations of Americans, committed to the prom- our principles hardened. ise of a better world, united by the sacrifices We remember the heroes from that day; the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. of previous generations, will remember the he- those who ran into the danger, sacrificing CONNOLLY) that the House suspend the roes of September 11th. themselves to save strangers. They were the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Since that tragic day, we have witnessed brave firefighters, police officers, and civil Res. 1610. the very best our Nation has to offer in the The question was taken. servants who died in the service of protecting The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the men and women who serve in our Nation’s others. We remember the heroes from United military. Our troops have demonstrated, time opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Flight 93 who overpowered the terrorists and in the affirmative, the ayes have it. and again, in countless missions around the gave their own lives to prevent the deaths of world, their devotion, dedication, and perse- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam countless others. We hope that their families Speaker, on that I demand the yeas verance in the face of adversity. All of us are can take some small measure of comfort immensely proud of them as they exemplify and nays. knowing that Americans have made a perma- The yeas and nays were ordered. our highest examples of courage and commit- nent place for those heroes in our hearts. ment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- In Houston, we mourned the loss of two of ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Nine years ago, America was thrust into our own: Naval Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel conflict; yet, we have come through this ordeal Chair’s prior announcement, further Martin Caballero and Army Lieutenant Colonel more determined and stronger than ever as a proceedings on this motion will be Karen Wagner. Twenty-one-year-old Petty Of- Nation—just as we have always done in times postponed. ficer Caballero was an electronics technician of great trials and catastrophes. f Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today who had a bright life ahead of him. Forty-year- old Lt. Col. Wagner had a distinguished career HONORING OKLAHOMA NATIONAL in support of House Resolution 1610 and to GUARD mark the ninth anniversary of the tragic events as a medical personnel officer in the office of of September 11, 2001. Like Pearl Harbor, the Army surgeon general. Both lives were Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, I move and the assassination of President Kennedy, taken when United Flight 77 was steered into to suspend the rules and agree to the the attacks of 9/11 are seared into the Amer- the Pentagon. resolution (H. Res. 1052) honoring the ican consciousness. While the attacks shook Madam Speaker, I ask that we also pay trib- members of the Army National Guard Americans across the country, the pain and ute today to those who have fought the wars and Air National Guard of the State of grief of those who lost loved ones in New borne from September 11th. In the years since Oklahoma for their service and sac- York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania remains un- that tragic day, our country has fought ardently rifice on behalf of the United States imaginable. to eliminate the enemies who would work to since September 11, 2001. Today, we pause to remember the victims perpetuate the culture of fear and violence The Clerk read the title of the resolu- of that Tuesday morning, including the fire- borne from 9/11. tion. fighters, police officers, and so many others In Afghanistan and Iraq, our Armed Forces The text of the resolution is as fol- who showed great courage and heroism to demonstrate that a resolved and determined lows: save countless lives. A grateful nation offers America will always prevail. The men and H. RES. 1052 its complete gratitude for their sacrifice. women of the U.S. military prove daily that Whereas members of the Army National We also remember the outpouring of good their commitment to protecting and defending Guard and Air National Guard of the State of will and generosity that flooded from around our country is steadfast. Let us remember Oklahoma reside throughout the State and the country, with millions of Americans in all those who fought and died while serving the come from various communities, back- grounds, and professions; states offering donations, volunteer work, sup- country, let us honor those who continue to fight, and let us pledge our unending support Whereas the Army National Guard and Air port, and prayers. National Guard of the State of Oklahoma are While we mark this anniversary with mourn- for our soldiers and their families. composed of several units, including the ing and remembrance, as we must, let us also As Chairwoman of the Homeland Security Joint Forces Headquarters, the 45th Infantry take this chance to remember the great spirit Transportation Security and Infrastructure Pro- Brigade Combat Team, the 45th Fires Bri- of America, which on that day rose to prove to tection Subcommittee and a Senior Member of gade, the 90th Troop Command, the 189th Re- all the world that in the darkest of days, our the Foreign Affairs and Judiciary Committees, gional Training Institute, Camp Gruber fundamental kindness and hope still shine I believe that we must continue to honor the Joint Maneuver Training Center, the 137th through. fallen by working to prevent needless deaths. Air Refueling Wing, the 138th Fighter Wing, Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam In the years since September 11, 2001, Con- the 205th Engineering Installation Squadron, Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res 1610—a and the 219th Engineering Installation gress has worked hard to make sure that such Squadron; resolution expressing the sense of the House a tragedy will never happen again. In large Whereas, since September 11, 2001, units of Representatives regarding the terrorist at- part, we have taken heed of the advice of the and members of the Army National Guard tacks launched against the United States on 9/11 Commission and built a strong system to and the Air National Guard of the State of Sept. 11, 2001. The legacy of the events of prevent future attacks. Oklahoma have been deployed, and are con- September 11, 2001 still resonates today. We Madam Speaker, I rise before this body to tinuously being deployed, in support of will never forget the harrowing experience of say that our work is not yet done. Domestic United States military operations at home the loss of more than 3,000 lives that marked terrorism is alive. Last year we witnessed both and abroad; this national tragedy. We will never forget the the Time Square and the Christmas Day failed Whereas the 45th Infantry Brigade mobi- lized in 2003 for Operation Enduring Freedom events of that day, nor those who paid the ulti- terrorist attempt at Detroit-bound Flight 253. and deployed more than 700 soldiers to Af- mate price. We will forever remember how the We must not let another tragedy occur. ghanistan to provide training to Afghan Se- country suffered profound sadness, the likes Preventing terrorism at home begins with curity Forces; of which we as a nation hope to never experi- addressing terrorism abroad. We must engage Whereas the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat ence again. nations that are susceptible to the influence of Team mobilized in 2007 for Operation Iraqi

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Madam Speaker, I yield in 2008 for Operation Iraqi Freedom and de- tleman from Missouri (Mr. AKIN) each myself such time as I may consume. ployed more than 1,000 soldiers to provide will control 20 minutes. I rise in strong support of House Res- command and control and conduct security The Chair recognizes the gentleman olution 1052, honoring the members of force operations; from Oklahoma. the Army and Air National Guard of Whereas 90th Troop Command units mobi- GENERAL LEAVE the State of Oklahoma for their service lized for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Oper- Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, I ask and sacrifices on behalf of the United ation Enduring Freedom and deployed more States since September 11, 2001. I want than 2,600 soldiers to conduct combat sup- unanimous consent that all Members to commend Representative BOREN of port and combat service support missions; have 5 legislative days within which to Whereas the 189th Regional Training Insti- revise and extend their remarks on the Oklahoma for sponsoring the legisla- tute and Camp Gruber Joint Maneuver resolution under consideration. tion. The units and personnel of the Okla- Training Center have provided professional The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there homa National Guard are remarkably training to military and nonmilitary per- objection to the request of the gen- sonnel to enhance domestic security and pre- diverse and capable. Their contribu- tleman from Oklahoma? pare units for deployments abroad; tions since September 11, 2001, not only There was no objection. Whereas the Oklahoma Army National during the global war on terror, but Mr. BOREN. I yield myself such time Guard mobilized in 2005 and deployed more also for the security of our homeland, than 2,500 soldiers to support relief oper- as I may consume. are significant. They have conducted ations in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Madam Speaker, I, along with the en- multiple major unit deployments to Rita, including assisting law enforcement tire Oklahoma congressional delega- Iraq and Afghanistan, including the agencies with traffic control and security, tion, rise today to recognize the mem- mobilization and deployment of the transporting and distributing food, water, bers of the Oklahoma Army and Air and ice, conducting search and rescue and 45th Infantry Brigade, some 2,700 sol- National Guard for their service and ground and air evacuations, providing gener- diers, to Iraq in 2007. That was the larg- sacrifice since September 11, 2001. Mili- ator support, and performing other missions est deployment for the Oklahoma Na- tary service is a time-honored tradi- to protect life and property; tional Guard since the Korean War. Whereas the 137th Airlift Wing mobilized tion in Oklahoma, and the members of in 2003 for Operation Iraqi Freedom and de- Oklahoma National Guard units also the Oklahoma National Guard are a mobilized more than 2,500 personnel in ployed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as living testament to this heritage. part of the largest C–130 wing assembled in response to Hurricanes Katrina and history, transporting troops, food, supplies, b 1440 Rita, performing missions to protect and equipment to United States forces in Following the terrorist attacks on 9/ life and property. Since September 11, Iraq; 11, thousands of members of the Okla- 2001, the Oklahoma Air National Guard Whereas the 137th Airlift Wing mobilized has flown numerous air sovereignty in 2003 for Operation Enduring Freedom and homa National Guard bravely answered deployed to Uzbekistan, providing critical the call of duty. They have confronted missions to protect the U.S. mainland. airlift and logistical support for United our enemies on the battlefield in Iraq The successes and contributions of States forces in Afghanistan; and Afghanistan, defended the Amer- the Oklahoma Army and Air National Whereas between 2003 and 2006, the 137th ican homeland security against domes- Guard are directly related to the dedi- Airlift Wing transported 39,368 troops and tic threats and responded bravely to cation, sacrifices and the profes- 11,170 tons of critical cargo to United States sionalism of the civilian and military forces in Iraq and Afghanistan; natural disasters and domestic emer- gencies. personnel who carry out the Guard’s Whereas the 137th Airlift Wing mobilized missions, and to the outstanding sup- in 2005 and deployed one of the first C–130 Madam Speaker, Members of the units to support relief operations in response Oklahoma National Guard are an in- port of families for the continued serv- to Hurricane Katrina, including evacuating valuable asset to the United States ice men and women of the National hospital and nursing home residents to safe- military during wartime. Some of their Guard. Their efforts and sacrifices de- ty by air, providing critical logistical sup- more notable missions since 9/11 in- serve our recognition and thanks. For port, and airlifting 2,500 members of the clude providing air transport for sol- that reason, I urge all Members to sup- Oklahoma Army National Guard to popu- port the resolution. lation centers to provide aid to hurricane diers and vital equipment to and from Iraq and Afghanistan, assisting with Madam Speaker, I have no further re- victims; quests for time, and I yield back the Whereas the 138th Fighter Wing mobilized relief operations in response to Hurri- canes Katrina and Rita and deploying balance of my time. in 2005, 2007, and 2008 for Operation Iraqi Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, in clos- Freedom and deployed to Iraq to provide specialized units of agricultural spe- ing, I want to thank the men and close air support and engage in combat mis- cialists to Afghanistan to assist local women of the Oklahoma National sions, during which the 138th Fighter Wing Afghans with agricultural develop- Guard and their family members for expended 109,000 pounds of combat ordnance ment. their service and sacrifice since Sep- and successfully destroyed numerous tar- Madam Speaker, as we discuss this gets; and tember 11, 2001. Whereas, since September 11, 2001, the resolution, 3,500 members of the 45th I also wish members of the 45th In- 138th Fighter Wing has flown numerous Air Infantry Brigade Combat Team are pre- fantry Brigade Combat Team well as Sovereignty Alert missions in the United paring to deploy to Afghanistan in the they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan States, protecting high value domestic tar- spring of 2011 as part of the President’s early next year. May they stay safe gets against attack and contributing to surge strategy. This represents the sin- during this vitally important mission, homeland defense, and in 2008 the 138th gle largest deployment of the Okla- Fighter Wing was recognized as the most ac- and we pray for their safe and speedy homa National Guard since the Korean return home. tive alert facility in the United States: Now, War. therefore, be it I urge adoption of this resolution. Resolved, That the House of Representa- Madam Speaker, these Oklahoma sol- I yield back the balance of my time. tives— diers and airmen are extraordinary The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (1) expresses its gratitude to the members Americans. As members of the Okla- question is on the motion offered by of the Army National Guard and Air Na- homa National Guard, they bravely the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. tional Guard of the State of Oklahoma and risk their lives to protect the freedom BOREN) that the House suspend the their families for their service and sacrifice and liberty that we so cherish. In their rules and agree to the resolution, H. on behalf of the United States since Sep- daily lives, these heroes are found tember 11, 2001; and Res. 1052. (2) recognizes the citizen-soldiers and air- throughout the Sooner State working The question was taken. men of the Oklahoma National Guard as in- among their fellow Oklahomans as po- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the valuable to the national security of the lice officers, firefighters, school teach- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being United States, vital to defending against ers, and farmers. in the affirmative, the ayes have it.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:24 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.002 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6637 Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, on that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Armed Forces involved in the D-day I demand the yeas and nays. objection to the request of the gen- operations and honoring the sacrifices The yeas and nays were ordered. tleman from Mississippi? made by our fellow countrymen so that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- There was no objection. others around the world may continue ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I to know the gift of freedom. Chair’s prior announcement, further yield myself such time as I may con- I reserve the balance of my time. proceedings on this motion will be sume. Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I yield postponed. I rise today in support of House Reso- myself such time as I may consume. f lution 1251, to recognize and honor the I rise in strong support of House Res- United States troops who gave their HONORING AMERICAN TROOPS olution 1251, as amended, which honors lives on June 6, 1944, D-day, at the bat- WHO DIED ON D-DAY the members of the United States mili- tle of Normandy on the coast of tary who died on D-day, June 1944, dur- Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I France. ing the Battle of Normandy. move to suspend the rules and agree to I would like to thank my colleague I want to commend Representative the resolution (H. Res. 1251) recog- from Texas (Mr. POE) for bringing this TED POE of Texas for sponsoring the nizing and honoring the United States measure before the House. legislation. troops who gave their lives on D-day at In June of 1944, Nazi Germany still The facts of the opening day of Oper- the Battle of Normandy, as amended. controlled all of Europe, save those ation Overlord, the start of what Gen- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- portions of Italy which had already eral Eisenhower called the ‘‘crusade in tion. been liberated. Operation Overlord, the Europe,’’ are clearly set forth in the The text of the resolution is as fol- code name for the main landing of Al- text of the resolution. This was the lows: lied Forces in France, was to be the de- largest amphibious operation in his- H. RES. 1251 ciding battle of the war in Europe, tory. Whereas June 6, 2010, marks the 66th anni- opening up a major second front which 1450 versary of the D–Day landings at Normandy, would lead to the ultimate defeat of b France; the Nazi regime. The 1st U.S. Army Group, responsible Whereas more than 150,000 Allied troops for the landings on Omaha and Utah participated in the Normandy landings; Supreme Allied Commander General Whereas approximately 70,500 Americans Dwight Eisenhower proclaimed that it beaches was commanded by Omar stormed the beaches of Normandy on D–Day was a battle that he would accept noth- Bradley, known as ‘‘the soldiers’ gen- and more than 1,400 of them gave their lives ing but complete victory. Shortly after eral,’’ and, I might add, a native of fighting for the cause of freedom; midnight on the 6th of June, 24,000 Al- Missouri. Whereas the U.S. Army Air Forces alone lied Forces consisting of American, In breaching German defenses, the flew 8,000 planes on more than 14,000 sorties British, Canadian, and Free French Allied Forces suffered more than 10,000 during D–Day; parachuted behind enemy lines in Nor- casualties on the first day of the inva- Whereas more than 4,000 ships carrying sol- sion. More than 1,400 Americans died. diers and supplies crossed the English Chan- mandy. Their mission was to disrupt nel; the German ability to successfully Beyond the facts of the invasion, Whereas 800 Allied planes dropped more repel the upcoming invasion. however, is the heroism and unselfish than 13,000 men in parachutes; During the night, the largest flotilla sacrifice of the men who carried out Whereas more than 100,000 Allied soldiers of vessels ever assembled before or this most magnificent operation. Be- made it ashore while 9,000 of their comrades since began its trip across the English cause of that heroism and sacrifice, the were wounded or killed; Channel to disembark some 150,000 Al- door to Hitler’s Fortress Europe was Whereas there are 9,387 graves in lied troops across a 50-mile stretch of cracked open. Colleville-sur-Mer, America’s cemetery in the Normandy beach. The initial beach So it’s entirely fitting that today, 66 Northern France where all graves face west, toward America; assault began at 6:30 that morning. The years after that historic day, we take Whereas there are 307 graves containing code names of those beaches are seared the time to honor and commemorate the remains of unknown soldiers; in our memories: Utah and Omaha, the the men who made the ultimate sac- Whereas within the Garden of the Missing American objectives; and Sword, Gold rifice on June 6, 1944. there are 1,557 names of soldiers who were and Juno, the British and Canadian ob- Moreover, I would also urge my col- never found; jectives. leagues to take the time to individ- Whereas captured Germans were sent to Approximately 70,500 American sol- ually thank every previous and current American prisoner-of-war camps at the rate diers went ashore as part of a larger member of the Armed Forces they en- of 30,000 POWs per month from D–Day until Christmas, 1944; and operation to secure beachhead from counter for their service. Whereas the Allied landings on D–Day led which to continue the offloading of I heartily recommend that all my to the liberation of France and culminated troops, supplies and equipment nec- colleagues vote ‘‘yes’’ on this resolu- in the ultimate annihilation of the Nazi em- essary for the push across France into tion. pire: Now, therefore, be it the German homeland. I have no further requests for time, Resolved, That the House of Representa- This undertaking was one of the larg- and I yield back the balance of my tives— est single amphibious operations ever time, Madam Speaker. (1) honors the American troops who gave Mr. TAYLOR. Again, Madam Speak- their lives in the Battle of Normandy; conducted in the history of warfare. On (2) recognizes the 66th anniversary of the that one day, American Armed Forces er, I want to thank Congressman POE D–Day landings at Normandy, France; and suffered an estimated 5,400 casualties for bringing this to our attention. At (3) expresses gratitude to the ‘‘greatest with 1,400 killed in action. The im- the end of what was possibly the great- generation’’ of Americans who fearlessly measurable sacrifices of those men est movie ever made, ‘‘Saving Private fought for freedom. should never be forgotten. Ryan,’’ the central character played by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- House Resolution 1251 is our way of Tom Hanks is a Captain Miller, and, as ant to the rule, the gentleman from commending the United States Armed he is dying, he says in a voice barely Mississippi (Mr. TAYLOR) and the gen- Forces who participated in Operation more than a whisper to the character tleman from Missouri (Mr. AKIN) each Overlord for their leadership and valor that is playing Private Ryan, ‘‘Earn will control 20 minutes. in a mission that helped bring an end this.’’ It is a phenomenal message for The Chair recognizes the gentleman to World War II. This resolution com- every American, and it is great that from Mississippi. memorates the actions of heroism and Congressman POE brought this message GENERAL LEAVE military achievement by those sol- to the floor for those of us who are here Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I ask diers. and the descendants of those who sur- unanimous consent that all Members So I now call upon the Members of vived that battle to say ‘‘Thank you’’ may have 5 legislative days within the House to join me in supporting this to those who didn’t. which to revise and extend their re- resolution, thereby expressing our Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, marks on the resolution under consid- common appreciation and gratitude for I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1251, eration. the members of the United States a resolution to recognize and thank the men

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.015 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 and women of our Armed Forces that partici- Res. 1251 causes Members of this body and Junior officers and noncoms who had been pated in the D-day invasion on June 6, 1944 our Nation to pause, even if for just a moment, college students two years before were pinned at Normandy, France during World War II. and remember what 70,000 brave Americans down at the sea wall and couldn’t retreat. It June 6, 2010, marked the 66th Anniversary did on June 6, 1944. June 6, 2010 marked the was absolute chaos behind them. But they of Operation Overlord, the D-day invasion at 66th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. couldn’t go up the ravines or stay where they Normandy. On that fateful day, 160,000 Allied It was an invasion whose timing depended were. They were getting butchered because troops—31,000 Americans—landed on a on Mother Nature as much as anything. Only the Germans had fixed their mortars on them heavily fortified 50-mile stretch of beach at a full moon would provide enough light. The and were coming down on top of them. Normandy. General Dwight D. Eisenhower tide had to be low enough to allow those man- So junior officers across the beach looked called the operation a crusade in which ‘‘we ning the landing crafts to see German obsta- at the situation and said, ‘‘The hell with this. will accept nothing less than full victory,’’ and cles on the French shore but high enough for If I’m going to get killed, I’m going to take he was certainly correct in that statement. our troops to avoid too much unprotected some Germans with me.’’ And he would call More than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft beach. out, ‘‘Follow me,’’ and up he would start. Sgt. supported the D-day invasion, and by day’s Code-named ‘‘Operation Overlord,’’ the in- John Ellery of the 16th Regiment, was one of end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot-hold in vasion would give Allied Forces a chance to those leaders said, ‘‘we sometimes forget, I Normandy. However, this success bore a break the Nazi’s hold on Western Europe, but think, that you can manufacture weapons, and heavy cost—more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers was expected to come at an extremely high you can purchase ammunition, but you can’t were killed or wounded—but more than cost. For paratroopers, including members of buy valor and you can’t pull heroes off an as- 100,000 soldiers began the march across Eu- the 101st Airborne and the 82nd Airborne Divi- sembly line.’’ rope to defeat Adolf Hitler. sions, the likelihood of death was seventy per- In 1964, Walter Cronkite interviewed Gen- With a deep sense of appreciation, I would cent. eral Eisenhower on Omaha Beach. Looking like to express my gratitude as well as the On the day it launched, even the Supreme out at the Channel, Eisenhower said, ‘‘It’s a gratitude of the people of Georgia’s Eleventh Allied Commander, General Dwight Eisen- wonderful thing to remember what those fel- Congressional District to the brave individuals hower, was uncertain the invasion would suc- lows 20 years ago were fighting for and sacri- who acted heroically on D-day when they ceed. He penned a note, to be released in the ficing for, what they did to preserve our way landed at Normandy and took control of the event of failure, stating that all blame was en- of life. Not to conquer any territory, not for any Axis opposition, inevitably leading to the end tirely his. ambitions of our own. But to make sure that of World War II. I commend the members of At 0630, on the morning of June 6, Ameri- Hitler could not destroy freedom in the world our Armed Forces for their leadership and cans landed on two of five Normandy beaches . . . To think of the lives that were given for valor in this operation that led to Allied victory earmarked for the invasion: Utah and Omaha. that principle . . . it just shows what free men and an end to Nazi oppression in Europe. Bombers did their best to pave the way. The will do rather than slaves.’’ Madam Speaker, let us not forget the brave B–17 Flying Fortresses, B–24 Liberators, and Hitler didn’t believe this was ever possible. men and women who made the ultimate sac- B–26 Marauders filled the sky. Their task was Hitler was certain that the soft, effeminate chil- rifice on D-day and gave their lives for the to drop their 500 pound bombs right at the wa- dren of democracy could never become sol- freedom that we, as Americans, enjoy every ter’s edge, to stun or kill the Germans in their diers. Hitler was certain that the Nazi youth single day. The nearly 10,000 graves in pillboxes, forts, and trenches. Lt. William would always outfight the Boy Scouts, and Hit- Colleville-sur-Mer, the largest United States Moriarity, a B–26 pilot, said, ‘‘As we ap- ler was wrong. The Boy Scouts took them on cemetery in Northern France, appropriately all proached the coast, we could see ships shell- D-day. face west toward the United States, symbol- ing the beach. One destroyer, half sunk, was In the end, it was no easy fight. More than izing our deep appreciation and eternal mem- still firing from the floating end. The beach 1,400 Americans lost their lives that day in a ory of the heroes that gave their lives for lib- was a bedlam of exploding bombs and shells.’’ land they had never seen to free a people erty. Indeed, the democracy on display here Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., former Presi- they had never met. For those who survived, today in this chamber is a testament to the dent Teddy Roosevelt’s son, was in the first the horrific sights and sounds of that day were courage and dedication of the United States boat to hit the shore at Utah beach. Maj. Gen. singed on their memories. Many would return Armed Forces. The sacrifice of lives for the Ray Barton had initially refused Roosevelt’s home, unable to ever speak of that fateful day cause of American liberty will never be forgot- request to go in with the 8th Infantry, but Roo- again. The memories were too overwhelming ten and should never be taken for granted. sevelt had argued that having a general land to recall. Let us also make certain that we remember in the first wave would boost morale for the Pvt. Felix Branham was a member of K those individuals who are in harm’s way today troops. ‘‘They’ll figure that if a general is going Company, 116th Infantry, the regiment that in Iraq and Afghanistan. Members of our in, it can’t be that rough.’’ Almost all the objec- took the heaviest casualties of all the Allied Armed Forces are giving their best effort—day tives were accomplished. In the span of 15 regiments on D-day. ‘‘I have gone through lots in and day out—to keep America safe at home hours. the Americans put ashore at Utah more of tragedies since D-day,’’ he said. ‘‘But to me, and abroad through the Global War on Terror. than 20,000 troops and 1,700 motorized vehi- D-day will live with me till the day I die, and They have also sacrificed to secure liberty and cles. By nightfall, the division was ready to I’ll take it to heaven with me. It was the long- democracy for other nations and people who move out at first light on June 7 for its next est, most miserable, horrible day that I or any- desire to be freed from political oppression mission. one else went through. I would not take a mil- and given an opportunity for self-determina- If the Germans were going to stop the inva- lion dollars for my experiences, but I surely tion. sion anywhere, it would be at Omaha Beach. wouldn’t want to go through that again for a I believe that the brave men and women It was an obvious landing site with the only million dollars.’’ who sacrifice for our present freedoms de- sand beach within 25 miles. There was no For others, only a visit back to Normandy serve our fullest support. Our nation’s service way to outflank it, with cliffs on each side. For- would break the chains off their lips and allow men and women represent the best our coun- tifications and trenches could be easily built on them to once again speak of that day. For us, try has to offer, and they must be treated with the slope of the bluff, giving the Germans the today, 66 years later, we honor them and rec- the respect and honor they deserve. As we high ground looking down on a wide, open kill- ognize their enormous accomplishment. ask these courageous soldiers, sailors, air- ing field. Although Eisenhower hated the idea It is impossible to exaggerate what they did men, and marines—and their families—to do of assaulting it, it had to be done. The gap be- that day. As renowned historian Stephen Am- more and more, it’s only right we continue tween Utah and the British beaches was too brose put it, ‘‘It was the pivot point of the 20th doing all we can for them. Recognizing the big. century.’’ They won freedom for the world that success of our members of the United States When the ramps went down, the Germans day, but at tremendous cost. In all, 9,387 GIs Armed Forces who participated in the invasion opened fire. ‘‘We hit the sandbar,’’ one coast lie in rest at Normandy. of Normandy on D-day is just one small re- guardsman recalled, ‘‘dropped the ramp, and Today we say to them and the thousands of minder of the superior job our troops do at then all hell poured loose on us. The soldiers others who gave their lives that we will not for- home and abroad, and it is my hope that we in the boat received a hail of machine-gun bul- get your sacrifice. And that’s just the way it is. will continue to do all we can for the members lets.’’ The bluffs were too steep for a vehicle Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today of our Armed Forces. or even a man to get up them. So the plan in support of House Resolution 1251, and in Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, today, was to go up the ravines instead. But the Ger- honor of the United States soldiers who lost we honor the brave men who stormed the mans knew this and zeroed in on the ravines, their lives on the beaches of Normandy, beaches of Normandy 66 years ago. I hope H. raining artillery fire down on them. France on June 6, 1944. Their heroic efforts

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.011 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6639 on what we remember as D-day marked the ‘‘(e) REQUIRED AUTHORITY.—Notwith- another day. This is an argument that turning point in the Allies defeat of the Nazi standing any other provision of law, with re- we know that we can save hundreds of army during World War II. spect to a multiyear contract entered into millions of dollars by using a On June 6, 1944, more than 31,000 Amer- under subsection (a), this section shall be multiyear contract to purchase the re- ican troops and a total of 100,000 Allied sol- deemed to meet the requirements under sub- section (i)(3) and (l)(3) of section 2306b of maining 84 aircraft that are scheduled diers were carried by more than 5,000 ships title 10, United States Code.’’ to be built. across the English Channel. At Normandy, in The majority of economic savings in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- what has become one of the great symbols of a multiyear contract come from sav- ant to the rule, the gentleman from American bravery, they stormed the beaches. ings in the cost of materiel and equip- The efforts of these ground troops were sup- Mississippi (Mr. TAYLOR) and the gen- ment. As any businessman or -woman ported by 31,000 Allied airmen, which made it tleman from Missouri (Mr. AKIN) each who has been successful will tell you, the largest amphibious invasion in history. will control 20 minutes. the more of any item you order, the Of these courageous men, more than 6,000 The Chair recognizes the gentleman lower the per-unit cost will be. In this United States soldiers died in battle and close from Mississippi. case, a multiyear contract will allow to 9,000 Allied soldiers were injured or killed. GENERAL LEAVE the prime vendor, in this case the Boe- It is because of their dedication to the cause Mr. TAYLOR. I ask unanimous con- ing Company, to contract with their of freedom that the Allied forces prevailed. sent that all Members have 5 legisla- vendor supply base for the materiel and These fallen soldiers were laid to rest in the tive days within which to revise and equipment for the remaining 84 aircraft Colleville-sur-Mer United States cemetery in extend their remarks on the bill under all at once instead of contracting for 25 Northern France. The 9,386 graves face west consideration. to 30 per year. They will get a much toward the United States, and serve as a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there better price with the larger order and much deserved honor and remembrance of objection to the request of the gen- save our Nation $590 million. Madam the sacrifice made by our Nation’s heroes. tleman from Mississippi? Speaker, with just the savings on this Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join There was no objection. contract alone the Navy will be able to me in honoring the lives lost in Normandy. We Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I purchase an additional Littoral Com- owe these soldiers our deepest gratitude and yield myself such time as I may con- bat Ship. reverence for playing such a crucial role in sume. Madam Speaker, an almost $600 mil- ending the tyranny of Nazi-controlled Germany Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- lion savings is too large a figure just to and helping to shape the world we live in port of H.R. 6102, a necessary amend- sweep under the rug. The bill that I today. ment to section 128 of the Fiscal Year offer today along with my cosponsor, Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I 2010 National Defense Authorization the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. have no further requests for time, and Act which granted permission for the AKIN), and, I must add, strongly sup- I yield back the balance of my time. Secretary of the Navy to enter into a ported by the Chief of Naval Oper- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The multiyear procurement contract for F/ ations, Admiral Gary Roughead, and question is on the motion offered by A–18 series aircraft. the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Madam Speaker, I mention this is a will allow the Navy to enter into this TAYLOR) that the House suspend the necessary amendment, and I ask the contract by the end of this month. I am rules and agree to the resolution, H. patience of the House as I briefly ex- assured by Assistant Secretary of the Res. 1251, as amended. plain the technical issue in law which Navy Stackley that all the contracting The question was taken; and (two- will prevent the Navy from entering negotiations are complete, and, as soon thirds being in the affirmative) the into this cost-saving contract unless as this bill is passed by the House and rules were suspended and the resolu- the House passes this bill and it is Senate and signed into law by the tion, as amended, was agreed to. President, the Navy and the Boeing The title of the resolution was taken up in the Senate and passed be- fore the end of this month. Company will complete the contract. amended so as to read: ‘‘Recognizing Madam Speaker, to use a phrase pop- and honoring the American troops who In the 2010 National Defense Author- ization Act, Congress granted permis- ular today, this is a ‘‘no-brainer.’’ I gave their lives on D-day at the Battle urge my colleagues to support this bill of Normandy.’’ sion to the Navy for a multiyear con- tract if they could meet the intent of which will result in an almost $600 mil- A motion to reconsider was laid on lion savings to the taxpayers. the table. the requirements contained in title 10 of the United States Code for projected I reserve the balance of my time. f Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I yield cost savings. The authority granted myself such time as I may consume. EXTENDING MULTI-YEAR PRO- the Navy one-time permission to miss CUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR F–18 I appreciate the good comments from the title 10 reporting timelines as long the chairman of the Navy and Marine AIRCRAFT as they submitted the required reports Corps Subcommittee, Chairman TAY- Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I by March of this year. The Navy subse- LOR, and he has got it absolutely right. move to suspend the rules and pass the quently reported the significant cost This is pretty straightforward. This is bill (H.R. 6102) to amend the National savings this type of contract would whether you want a good deal on buy- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal achieve but missed the reporting re- ing something. There is a little more to Year 2010 to extend the authority of quirement by a month, due to a variety it. And I would join with the many the Secretary of the Navy to enter into of factors. members of the Armed Services Com- multiyear contracts for F/A–18E, F/A– As a result of the missing of this re- mittee, including GENE TAYLOR from 18F, and EA–18G aircraft. porting requirement, the letter of the Mississippi, and rise in support of H.R. The Clerk read the title of the bill. law prevents them from entering into 6102. The text of the bill is as follows: this cost-savings contract. To fix this This legislation was included in sec- H.R. 6102 new problem, this House subsequently tion 122 of the Fiscal Year 2011 Na- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- agreed to the exact language contained tional Defense Authorization Act, resentatives of the United States of America in in this bill when H.R. 5136, the Fiscal which was passed unanimously by the Congress assembled, Year 2011 National Defense Authoriza- subcommittee, the full committee, and SECTION 1. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AU- THORITY FOR F/A–18E, F/A–18F, AND tion Act, passed the House in May. by a majority of this House in May. EA–18G AIRCRAFT. This stand-alone bill is necessary be- Unfortunately, the Senate has not yet (a) EXTENSION OF CERTIFICATION.—Para- cause the Senate has yet to take up the passed its version of the Fiscal Year graph (2) of section 128(a) of the National De- Fiscal Year 2011 National Defense Au- 2011 Defense bill. It’s essential we pass fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 thorization Act, which means we may the authorities contained in H.R. 6102 (Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2217) is amended not have an authorization act signed prior to the end of fiscal year 2010, by striking ‘‘a reference to March’’ and in- into law by the end of this fiscal year. serting ‘‘a reference to September’’. which is why the chairman and I have (b) REQUIRED AUTHORITY.—Such section 128 Madam Speaker, this is not an argu- co-authored this stand-alone bill today. is further amended by adding at the end the ment about the number of strike fight- Simply put, the legislation would en- following: ers the Navy needs. That is a debate for sure that the Navy can enter into a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.025 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6640 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 multiyear procurement contract for F/ I yield back the balance of my time. Resolved, That the House of Representa- A–18E/F/G aircraft, which would save Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I tives acknowledges and congratulates Miami the Navy and taxpayers almost $600 have no further requests for time, and Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anni- million. The Navy plans to buy 124 of I yield back the balance of my time. versary of academic excellence and service to the residents of the State of Florida. these aircraft between now and 2013. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The This bill would make no changes to question is on the motion offered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the quantity to be procured. Rather, the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the Navy has a choice between buying TAYLOR) that the House suspend the California (Ms. WATSON) and the gen- these aircraft in four 1-year increments rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6102. tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each or spend nearly $600 million less by The question was taken; and (two- will control 20 minutes. using one 4-year contract. thirds being in the affirmative) the The Chair recognizes the gentle- rules were suspended and the bill was woman from California. b 1500 passed. GENERAL LEAVE Basically you are just getting a vol- A motion to reconsider was laid on Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I re- ume discount. The Congress already the table. quest 5 legislative days during which gave the Navy the authority to use the f Members may revise and extend their multiyear contract in the fiscal year CONGRATULATING MIAMI DADE remarks, and insert extraneous mate- 2010 National Authorization Act. But COLLEGE ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY rial on House Resolution 1571 into the the Department of Defense was late in RECORD. submitting a required report to Con- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there gress regarding the terms of the con- move to suspend the rules and agree to objection to the request of the gentle- tract. It was due in March, and the the resolution (H. Res. 1571) acknowl- woman from California? Navy submitted the report in May. Due edging and congratulating Miami Dade There was no objection. to the Department’s delay, unless we College on the occasion of its 50th an- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I provide a one-time fix or extension of niversary of service to the students and yield myself such time as I may con- this due date, the authority to sign the residents of the State of Florida, as sume. multiyear contract will expire by the amended. Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- end of the month. This is the correc- port of House Resolution 1571, which tion. tion that was made by the 2011 defense The text of the resolution is as fol- celebrates Miami Dade College on the authorization bill passed by the House, lows: occasion of their 50 years of service in also captured by H.R. 6102. higher education to the residents of the H. RES. 1571 It is true that the Department of De- State of Florida. fense was slow to embrace the F/A–18 Whereas Miami Dade College opened its In 1960, Miami Dade first opened its doors in 1960 as an institute of higher learn- multiyear contract, but it eventually ing for the residents of Miami-Dade County, doors under the name Dade County saw the wisdom in entering into this 4- Florida; Junior College. By 1967, the college was year contract for 124 of the Navy fight- Whereas the College became the first inte- the largest institution of higher edu- er planes. The House Armed Services grated junior college in the State of Florida, cation in the State of Florida. Today, Committee has been pushing the Navy leading the way for other institutions to Miami Dade College boasts eight cam- to consider this contracting strategy adopt policies of offering a higher education puses and the largest public institution for nearly 3 years. In 2008, I inserted to persons of all races and ethnicities; of higher education in the Nation, wel- language into the 2009 Defense Author- Whereas the College has the most diverse coming nearly 170,000 students annu- student populations in the United States ization Act requiring the Department with students from 178 countries, speaking 86 ally. The college offers more than 300 of Defense to report to Congress on the languages; major areas of study to its students, potential cost savings of a multiyear Whereas the College has one of the largest and as of 2003, began offering bachelor’s contract for F/A–18s. Last year, I suc- enrollments of all colleges and universities degrees in addition to associate’s de- cessfully added an amendment to the in the United States; grees. Miami Dade College has awarded Defense Authorization Act giving the Whereas the College offers more than 300 more associate’s degrees than any col- Navy the authority to enter into a major areas of study, providing educational lege in the United States. multiyear contract for F/A–18s. This and workforce opportunities for students Miami Dade College also has a rich seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees, as year, I added an amendment to the well as short-term certifications in critical history of diversity. The college be- House-passed Defense Authorization areas of study; came the first integrated junior college Act adding eight additional F/A–18s to Whereas the College provides an afford- in the State of Florida, and now has help address the Navy’s looming fight- able, comprehensive higher education to in- students from 178 countries speaking 86 er shortfall. dividuals of all incomes and backgrounds; languages. The college ranks first in Although this bill would not have Whereas 55 percent of students attending the United States among public col- been necessary had Secretary Gates the College receive Pell Grants; leges and universities for the number embraced this cost-savings measure Whereas 52 percent of students are the first of Pell Grant recipients in attendance. from the outset, I am nonetheless in their families to attend college; Whereas the College ranks first in the At Miami Dade College, 61 percent of pleased to see that his eleventh hour United States in the amount of Pell Grant students are from low-income families, efforts to secure approval for the funds awarded to public colleges and univer- and 52 percent are the first in their multiyear contract are in keeping with sities; families to attend college. The college his well-publicized position on reducing Whereas the College is one of only 40 com- also contributes to the region’s cul- wasteful defense spending. Likewise, I munity colleges nationwide to be named to tural landscape via the nationally ac- am hopeful that the Secretary will re- the President’s Higher Education Commu- claimed Cultura del Lobo Performance main consistent with his new and posi- nity Service Honor Roll; Series and the Miami International tive stance on savings and competition Whereas the College is a leader in cultural programming; Film Festival, both of which provide as the Armed Services Committee con- Whereas the College’s Miami International student artists with unique learning siders additional ways in which to Book Fair is the largest literary event in the opportunities. maximize taxpayer dollars. United States; Additionally, the annual Miami Dade In conclusion, Madam Speaker, this Whereas the College’s Miami International International Book Fair is the largest bill will save over half a billion dollars Film Festival is world renowned; literary event in the United States. in taxpayer money while providing Whereas the College is the home of the Na- Does this have something to do with vital stability to the fine Americans tional Historic landmark Freedom Tower; the college? Not clear from the name. who build these planes in St. Louis and Whereas the College adheres to its guiding Furthermore, Miami Dade College principle to change lives through the oppor- across the country. I want to thank tunity of education; and has consistently worked to produce Congressman TAYLOR for his leadership Whereas 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of students with skills in high demand by and support on this issue, and I urge the establishment of Miami Dade College: local and regional employers. The the Senate to pass this bill quickly. Now, therefore, be it Emerging Technologies Center of the

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Wolfson campus houses 19 multimedia Equally impressive, Madam Speaker, The college holds several annual classrooms and labs equipped with is the fact that more than a third of its events that benefit both students and high-end computers, specialized equip- students are nontraditional. That is, members of the community. The ment, and simulation workstations. they are older. They are working Miami Dade College’s Miami Inter- The students, faculty, and staff at adults who are looking to further their national Book Fair and the Miami Miami Dade College have much to be education or to, perhaps, retrain for International Film Festival are two proud of as they remember and cele- the jobs that are in demand now and in such events that are nationally and brate the rich cultural and academic the future. internationally renowned. history of their institution over the The college is an icon. It is central to I congratulate Miami Dade College past half-century. I once again express the educational, economic, social, and for 50 years of excellence in higher edu- my support for House Resolution 1571 cultural fabric that is exciting South cation, and I wish all of its faculty, and congratulate Miami Dade College Florida, including hosting the Nation’s staff, students, and alumni continued on its 50th anniversary. I thank Rep- largest literary gathering, the Miami success. resentative ROS-LEHTINEN for bringing Book Fair International. It also hosts I ask my colleagues to support this this resolution forward. the Miami International Film Festival, resolution. I reserve the balance of my time. and is home to the national historic Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- landmark, the Miami Freedom Tower, Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and er, before I give my comments on this and to many programs that serve as congratulate Miami-Dade College on the occa- particular resolution, I wish to yield the region’s arts anchor. sion of its 50th anniversary. Since opening its such time as she may consume to the A large part of Miami Dade College’s doors in 1960, it has served as an exemplary sponsor of this resolution, as well as success is due to its dynamic president, institution of higher learning for the residents probably the most famous alumnus Dr. Eduardo J. Padron, who is also a of Miami-Dade County. A leader among Flor- from Miami Dade College, the gentle- graduate of Miami Dade College. Dr. ida’s institutions, it became the first integrated lady from Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN). Padron is widely recognized as one of junior college giving students of all races and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I thank the the top educational leaders in the ethnicities the opportunity to seek a higher gentleman for the time, and I also world. His time with Miami Dade Col- education. Since implementing these policies, want to thank Ambassador WATSON for lege has been defined by growth, trail- it has maintained its commitment to diversity, her comments on this wonderful insti- blazing academic and cultural pro- boasting a student population hailing from 178 tution. grams, greater access, and student suc- countries. cess. He has produced impressive re- Miami-Dade College’s diversity extends to b 1510 sults in student access, retention, grad- its broad areas of studies offering more than Madam Speaker, as a former Florida uation, and overall achievement. Presi- 300 major areas of study and a variety of de- certified teacher, as a former educator dent Padron has truly made a positive grees. Offering students associate, bachelor’s and as an alum of Miami Dade College, difference in the lives of so many indi- degrees, and short term certificates, the I am so proud to be here on the floor, viduals, and we must commend him for Miami-Dade College has the largest enroll- congratulating Miami Dade College on all that he continues to do in support ment of any college or university in the United its 50th anniversary. I am proud to say of his college, our college, as this col- States, and has awarded more associate de- that my father and my brother are also lege is a part of our community and grees than any other college. graduates of this fine institution. I am our Nation. Miami-Dade College also stands out by of- infinitely grateful for the education So, Madam Speaker, with that, I urge fering an affordable, comprehensive, edu- that I received from the excellent pro- all Members to please vote in favor of cation to individuals of all incomes as well as fessors at Miami Dade College, and I this legislation, congratulating one of backgrounds. Thirty-nine percent of its student am sure that I would not be in the America’s finest academic institutions, body, lives below the Federal poverty level same position here tonight were it not Miami Dade College, for its 50th year of and 61 are defined as low income. Speaking for this excellent education. providing quality education for all. to Miami-Dade College’s commitment to stu- Miami Dade College has been an es- Thank you for the time, the gen- dents in low-income families, it currently re- sential part of South Florida for so tleman from Utah, and thank you as ceives the highest number of Pell Grant many years—for 50 years since it was well, Madam Ambassador, for spon- awards. South Florida, which, I am honored to first established in 1960. By 1967, soring this bill. represent, owes a debt to Miami-Dade College Madam Speaker, the college had be- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I re- for providing quality affordable education to come the largest institution of higher serve the balance of my time. our community. It is an honor to represent education in the State of Florida. It Mr. BISHOP of Utah. I yield myself Miami-Dade College and again I congratulate built upon this foundation, and it is such time as I may consume. it on its 50th anniversary. now the largest institution of higher Madam Speaker, I rise to support Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I wanted to join education in the United States, serving House Resolution 1571, acknowledging others in extending my congratulations to nearly 170,000 students every year. and congratulating Miami Dade Col- Miami Dade College on its 50th anniversary. That is just phenomenal. It has en- lege on the occasion of its 50th anniver- For half a century, Miami Dade has been rolled more than 2 million students to sary of service to the students and resi- providing outstanding opportunities in edu- date, and it employs more than 6,000 dents of Florida. cation to the students of the State of Florida. faculty and staff. Half of the students Miami Dade College was founded in As a 1965 graduate of Miami Dade College, I have been the first in their families to 1960, 50 years ago. Only half a decade am proud to recognize the service and accom- attend college. later, the college had increased its en- plishments of this great institution of higher Madam Speaker, you can imagine rollment by 300 percent. As has been learning. how proud those family members are at mentioned, as the first racially inte- Since opening its doors in 1960, Miami every graduation that they can say grated junior college in Florida, Miami Dade College has helped make affordable that someone from their family has Dade College provided an education to quality education to the residents of Florida. graduated college. all area residents who wanted to better We salute the past successful 50 years and Not surprisingly, it is home to one of their lives and further their education. the faculty and staff that make this a great the most diverse student populations, Today, almost 100,000 students are en- educational institution. with students from 178 countries, rolled on the eight campuses year At the Federal, State and local levels, we speaking 86 different languages. Miami round, and if you count part-time stu- must remain committed in our support of high- Dade College has managed to do all of dents, it increases that number signifi- er education, especially at our colleges and this while maintaining an affordable cantly. MDC is now the largest institu- universities in Florida.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.022 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 Miami Dade College has made dreams nology and in 1964, with the present designa- Mr. SABLAN. I yield myself such come true for its graduates, many whom are tion of Michigan Technological University time as I may consume. the first in their families to attend college. with the continued responsibility of pro- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- moting the welfare of the industries of the port of House Resolution 1564, which Miami Dade has helped thousands achieve State of Michigan; success in all walks of life. Having the largest Whereas in 1990, Michigan Technological celebrates Michigan Technological enrollment of any college or university in the University’s A.E. Seaman Mineralogical Mu- University for 125 years of leadership United States, the college has granted more seum was designated as the official ‘‘min- and service in higher education. associate degrees than any other college in eralogical museum’’ of Michigan with the Michigan Technological University the United States. Miami Dade College is also second largest holdings of any university was originally chartered as the Michi- the premier college in providing education un- mineralogical museum in the Nation; gan School of Mines in 1885 and was derserved minorities and low income families. Whereas Michigan Technological Univer- later renamed the Michigan College of As a proud alumnus, I look forward to a sity’s mission is to create the future with Mining and Technology. The college the vision of continued growth as a premier bright future for my alma mater, Miami Dade technological research university of inter- was founded in response to the needs of College. I know it will be a leader in education national stature, delivering education, new the copper industry in Michigan’s for many future generations. knowledge, and innovation for the needs of Upper Peninsula. In 1964, as the school Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- the world; continued to expand its academic pro- er, I yield back the balance of my time. Whereas today, Michigan Technological grams and student body, it became Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I University now hosts more than 7,000 stu- Michigan Technological University. urge the House to support House Reso- dents who pursue baccalaureate, master, and Michigan Tech students and alumni lution 1571. It is a fine piece of legisla- doctoral degrees; hail from all 50 States and from over tion. Again, I would like to congratu- Whereas Michigan Technological Univer- sity is nationally ranked as a high research 100 countries. It offers 110 majors in 56 late Miami Dade College on its 50th an- university by the Carnegie Foundation, with fields of study, and 83 percent of its niversary. research expenditures of some $55,000,000 an- students graduate in the high-demand With that, Madam Speaker, I have no nually doing world class cutting edge basic fields of science, technology, engineer- further requests for time, and I yield and exceptional applied research; ing, and math. With over 7,000 students back the balance of my time. Whereas Michigan Technological Univer- seeking baccalaureate, master and doc- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sity provides an exceptionally high quality toral degrees and a budget of $55 mil- question is on the motion offered by of education in science, technology, engi- lion for applied research expenditures, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. neering, and mathematics fields, graduating 83 percent of students in those disciplines the school has furnished vital resources WATSON) that the House suspend the from across the State, Nation, and around for education, expertise and innovation rules and agree to the resolution, H. the world; to the State of Michigan and the Great Res. 1571, as amended. Whereas the State of Michigan and the Na- Lakes region. The question was taken. tion benefit from the influx of such out- b 1520 The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the standing graduates for the purpose of eco- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being nomic development, innovation, and entre- Michigan Tech boasts several innova- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. preneurship; tive programs to help their students Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, on Whereas Michigan Technological Univer- prepare for careers in their chosen that I demand the yeas and nays. sity’s athletic programs are highly success- fields. One of these is known as the En- The yeas and nays were ordered. ful competitively as well as academically; terprise Program. Founded in 2000, the Whereas Michigan Technological Univer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sity’s student athletes are consistently Enterprise Program allows teams of ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the among the top in the Nation with the high- students from different disciplines to Chair’s prior announcement, further est grade point averages, while simulta- work together to function as a profes- proceedings on this motion will be neously performing exceptionally well in sional company. Participating students postponed. their respective sports led by the successes work with local industry leaders to of the women’s basketball team, which for f solve real-world problems, including the last two years has been in the NCAA Di- the research and development of new CONGRATULATING MICHIGAN vision II Elite Eight, underscoring the im- technologies. Several programs have portance of being student athletes; and TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ON gone on to receive Federal grants and ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY Whereas 2010 marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of Michigan Technological win international design competitions. Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I University: Now, therefore, be it Such programs, in addition to earning move to suspend the rules and agree to Resolved, That the House of Representa- a ‘‘high research university’’ designa- the resolution (H. Res. 1564) com- tives honors the students, alumni, faculty, tion from the Carnegie Foundation, mending and congratulating Michigan staff, and board of control of Michigan Tech- speak to Michigan Tech’s commitment Technological University on the occa- nological University on its 125th anniversary to institutional excellence. sion of its 125th anniversary. and commends the institution’s status as a Michigan Tech students also enjoy a The Clerk read the title of the resolu- leading public university that excels in high quality education, research, and quality of number of extracurricular activities. tion. life for students and the contributions to the The campus has over 200 student orga- The text of the resolution is as fol- State of Michigan, the Nation, and society nizations, a Division I men’s hockey lows: with the exceptional graduates that will cre- team and 12 Division II varsity sports H. RES. 1564 ate the future. teams. The college’s women’s basket- Whereas Michigan Technological Univer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ball team has made the NCAA Division sity located in Houghton, Michigan, on the ant to the rule, the gentleman from the II Elite Eight each of the past 2 years. beautiful shores of Lake Superior on the Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) The graduates of Michigan Tech have spectacular Keweenaw Peninsula is cele- and the gentleman from Utah (Mr. long benefited the State of Michigan brating its 125th anniversary in 2010; BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. and the Nation and persistently ad- Whereas Michigan Technological Univer- The Chair recognizes the gentleman vance economic development and en- sity was first chartered as the Michigan School of Mines in 1885; from the Northern Mariana Islands. trepreneurship in their communities. Whereas due to the significant and growing GENERAL LEAVE Once again, I express my support for contribution to the State of Michigan and Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I re- House Resolution 1564 and congratulate the Nation, the school was renamed the quest 5 legislative days during which Michigan Technological University on Michigan College of Mining and Technology Members may revise and extend and in- its 125th year anniversary. I thank with the added responsibility ‘‘to promote sert extraneous material on House Res- Representative STUPAK for bringing the welfare of the industries of the State’’ in olution 1564 into the RECORD. this resolution forward. 1927; Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Whereas the college continued its excep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tional educational mission; objection to the request of the gen- ance of my time. Whereas in 1963, the new constitution of tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- the State of Michigan included the renaming lands? er, I yield myself such time as I may to the Michigan College of Science and Tech- There was no objection. consume.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.023 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6643 Madam Speaker, I rise today also in College of Mining and Technology with Upper Peninsula of Michigan. But as support of House Resolution 1564, com- the added responsibility to ‘‘promote we move from hard rock mining to not mending and congratulating Michigan the welfare of the industries of the only new sources of mining, but a new Technological University on the occa- State.’’ process of mining too—and we are now sion of its 125th anniversary. The school continued its exceptional going to a process called sulfide min- Michigan Technological University educational mission, and in 1963 a new ing, which to me has raised many envi- was founded in 1885 and is located in constitution of the State of Michigan ronmental concerns—probably now Houghton, Michigan. Michigan Tech renamed the school Michigan College more than ever we need the expertise was established to train mining engi- of Science and Technology, followed of the faculty, the students, the admin- neers to support at the time the boom- shortly in 1964 by the name it holds istration and the communities, we need ing copper industry in that area. Class- today, Michigan Technological Univer- their expertise in mining and engineer- es began with 23 students and four fac- sity. ing so we can make sure that mining ulty members. Today, the university’s During these 125 years, Michigan continues in the Upper Peninsula as a enrollment stands at over 7,100 stu- Tech has educated thousands of stu- beneficial endeavor for our economy dents and almost 450 faculty members. dents in some of the fields most impor- and for our people without harming our Today, Michigan Tech is one of the tant to the development of our Nation, environment. Nation’s premier technological re- such as mining, forestry, and engineer- So I ask that the entire U.S. House of search universities. Students at Michi- ing. The school’s mission is to create Representatives join me in honoring gan Tech can choose from majors in the future with the vision of continued the students, alumni, faculty, staff and five different schools and colleges, in- growth as a premier technological re- Board of Control of Michigan Techno- cluding the College of Engineering, search university of international stat- logical University on its 125th anniver- College of Sciences and Arts, School of ure delivering education, new knowl- sary by supporting House Resolution Business and Economists, School of edge, and innovation for the needs of 1564. Technology, and School of Forest Re- our world. Under the leadership of President sources and Environmental Science. Today, Michigan Tech boasts more Glen Mroz, Michigan Tech continues to The university offers more than 120 de- than 7,000 students who pursue bacca- be a leading public university that ex- gree programs in these various sub- laureate, master, and doctoral degrees. cels in high-quality education, re- jects. Michigan, our Nation, and the world search, and quality of life for students. Michigan Tech students also excel at benefit from the influx of such out- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- athletics. The Michigan Tech Huskies standing graduates for the purpose of er, I yield back the balance of my time. compete in Division I and II NCAA ath- economic development, innovation, Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I letics and have 14 varsity athletic and entrepreneurship. yield back the balance of my time. teams. The Huskies compete in sports Michigan Tech provides an excep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The including basketball, cross country, tionally high quality of education in question is on the motion offered by football, hockey, tennis, track and science, technology, engineering and the gentleman from the Northern Mar- field, soccer, volleyball, and Nordic mathematics fields, graduating 83 per- iana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) that the skiing. cent of the students in these dis- House suspend the rules and agree to Michigan Tech’s mission is ‘‘to pre- ciplines, something that will continue the resolution (H. Res. 1564). pare students to create the future,’’ to be important as the United States The question was taken; and (two- and the university works to do just strives to remain competitive in this thirds being in the affirmative) the that. Today, 96 percent of Michigan global economy. rules were suspended and the resolu- Tech’s students have jobs in their cho- Michigan Tech is ranked nationally tion was agreed to. sen field, enroll in graduate school, or as a ‘‘high research university’’ by the A motion to reconsider was laid on enlist in the military by graduation. Carnegie Foundation, with research ex- the table. Michigan Tech has become a premier penditures of $55 million annually f university during their 125-year history doing world-class, cutting-edge, excep- and promises to be a leader in edu- tional applied research. In 1990, the CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF cation in the future. school’s A.E. Seaman Mineralogical SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEN’S I extend my congratulations to Museum was designated as the official TENNIS TEAM ‘‘mineralogical museum’’ of Michigan Michigan Technological University for Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I with the second largest holdings of any 125 years of excellence in higher edu- move to suspend the rules and agree to university mineralogical museum in cation and once again wish its faculty, the resolution (H. Res. 1480) com- the Nation. staff, students, and alumni continued mending the University of Southern Michigan Tech students also enjoy success. I ask my colleagues to support California Trojan men’s tennis team success outside the classroom. The this resolution. for its victory in the 2010 National Col- school’s athletic programs—especially Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- legiate Athletic Association (NCAA) hockey, football and basketball—are ance of my time. Men’s Tennis Championship. highly successful competitively as well Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I The Clerk read the title of the resolu- as academically. Michigan Tech stu- yield such time as he may consume to tion. dents are consistently among the top my good friend the gentleman from The text of the resolution is as fol- in the Nation with the highest grade Michigan (Mr. STUPAK). lows: Mr. STUPAK. I thank the gentleman point averages while simultaneously for yielding and for his kind words on performing exceptionally well in their H. RES. 1480 behalf of Michigan Technological Uni- respective sports, led by the success of Whereas the University of Southern Cali- fornia (USC) Trojan men’s tennis team has versity. And, Mr. BISHOP, thank you the women’s Huskies basketball team, achieved many accomplishments during the also for supporting this resolution. which for the last 2 years has made it 2010 season; Madam Speaker, I rise in support of to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. Whereas USC finished the 2010 season with our resolution, House Resolution 1564, Still, Michigan Tech has never aban- an overall record of 25–3; honoring Michigan Technological Uni- doned its original mission as a school Whereas, the No. 5 seed in the tournament, versity on the occasion of its 125th an- of mines. Right now in the Upper Pe- USC won the 2010 NCAA Championship with niversary. ninsula of Michigan, mining is a very a 4–2 victory over the No. 2 seed Tennessee; Michigan Technological University is active enterprise and business. We still Whereas the USC men’s tennis team has located in Houghton, Michigan, along have two active iron ore mines. And now won its 18th NCAA men’s tennis team the shores of Lake Superior on the with the price of precious metals being championship, making the Trojans the all- time leader in such team victories; spectacular Keweenaw Peninsula. high, there is new exploration through- Whereas USC’s previous NCAA men’s ten- Michigan Tech was first chartered as out our peninsula for mining. In fact, nis team championship came in 2009; the Michigan School of Mines in 1885 the State of Michigan has just per- Whereas USC won the 2009 NCAA Cham- and in 1927 was renamed the Michigan mitted a new uranium mine in the pionship with a 4–1 victory over Ohio State;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.026 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 Whereas, as a whole, USC has won its 113th court, Nguyen was named the NCAA sciences, as well as in cross-discipli- national championship as a university, and Tournament Most Outstanding Player. nary teaching and research. The uni- its 90th men’s national championship; This victory is USC head coach Peter versity has also strengthened its cul- Whereas the 2010 NCAA Championship is Smith’s second national championship ture of community service, receiving the second for USC head coach Peter Smith; Whereas USC Daniel Nguyen was named and the second time the USC Trojans national acclaim for its innovative the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding have captured back-to-back champion- service-learning programs and commu- Player; ships—their first during their 1993 and nity involvement. Whereas other All-Team Tournament 1994 seasons. Amazingly, this is the Today I commend USC President Ste- Team honors went to Robert Farah at No. 1 team’s 18th national championship. ven B. Sample, Tennis Coach Peter singles, Steve Johnson at No. 2 singles, Dan- Given their dedication, hard work, and Smith for winning his second NCAA iel Nguyen at No. 4 singles, and Peter commitment to excellence, the USC championship as head coach, the Lucassen at No. 6 singles, as well as Robert men’s tennis team has rightfully coaching staff, the team, the fans, the Farah and Steve Johnson at No. 1 doubles earned this latest championship title. faculty, and the staff. Congratulations and Daniel Nguyen and JT Sundling at No. 2 to the team for an outstanding accom- doubles; and Madam Speaker, once again I express Whereas under the leadership of USC’s 10th my support for House Resolution 1480 plishment. president, Steven B. Sample, USC has estab- and congratulate the University of I urge my colleagues to support this lished itself as a world-class research univer- Southern California men’s tennis team, resolution. sity, known for its leadership in the fields of Coach Smith on his outstanding I reserve the balance of my time. communication, media, public diplomacy, achievements with the team, and each Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, at the sciences, and the arts: Now, therefore, be of the Trojan men’s tennis team play- this time I am pleased to yield such it time as she may consume to the distin- ers on this extraordinary NCAA vic- Resolved, That the House of Representa- guished gentlewoman from California, tory. tives— Madam Ambassador WATSON. I want to thank Representative WAT- (1) commends the University of Southern Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I rise SON for introducing this resolution, and California (USC) Trojan men’s tennis team today in support of House Resolution and USC President Steven B. Sample for I urge my colleagues to support it. 1480, a resolution honoring the Univer- USC’s victory in the 2010 NCAA Men’s Tennis I reserve the balance of my time. sity of Southern California, referred to Championship; Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- as USC, men’s tennis team for their (2) applauds Coach Peter Smith for his win- er, I yield myself such time as I may historic victory in the 2010 NCAA ning his second NCAA Championship as consume. USC’s head coach; and men’s tennis championship. Overall, Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- (3) recognizes the achievements of the the achievement marks USC’s 18th all- port of House Resolution 1480, com- players, coaches, students, alumni, and staff time NCAA men’s tennis champion- mending the University of Southern who were instrumental in helping the Uni- ship, making the Trojans the all-time California Trojans men’s tennis team versity of Southern California win the 2010 leader in such team victories. NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship. for its victory in the 2010 National Col- On May 25, 2010, the number five The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- legiate Athletic Association Men’s seeded USC Trojans defeated the num- ant to the rule, the gentleman from the Tennis Championship. ber two seed, Tennessee. True to USC’s Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) The USC men’s tennis team captured mantra, ‘‘Fight On,’’ the Trojans and the gentleman from Utah (Mr. the 2010 NCAA championship on May 25 fought back from an early hole to BISHOP) each will control 20 minutes. of this year—its second championship claim four singles matches and rights The Chair recognizes the gentleman in as many years—by defeating the to the 2010 championship trophy. USC from the Northern Mariana Islands. Tennessee Volunteers 4–2. Despite los- finished the season with 25 wins and GENERAL LEAVE ing their first two doubles matches, the three losses as they pinned up their Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I ask fifth-seeded Trojans fought back hard first back-to-back men’s tennis titles unanimous consent that all Members in singles play and against the second- since the 1993–1994 season. have 5 legislative days in which to re- seeded Volunteers en route to the For outstanding performance during vise and extend their remarks and in- championship. tournament of play this year, Daniel sert extraneous material on House Res- USC’s Robert Farah and Steve John- Nguyen was named the NCAA Tour- olution 1480 into the RECORD. son, who had their streak of 17 con- nament’s Most Outstanding Player. His The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there secutive doubles match victories bro- match-clinching win during the 2010 objection to the request of the gen- ken in the opening set, each recorded a championship, as well as four other tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- victory in their respective singles victories in NCAA tournament play, lands? matches. Two fellow Trojans also re- put him in position to take this top There was no objection. corded singles victories to cement the honor. win. In addition, NCAA All Tournament b 1530 I also want to congratulate Daniel Honors went to Robert Farah and Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I Nguyen for his phenomenal efforts on Steve Johnson for number one doubles, yield myself such time as I consume. the court in being named, as was men- Daniel Nguyen and J.T. Sundling for I rise today in support of House Reso- tioned, the NCAA Tournament’s Most number two doubles, Robert Farah for lution 1480, which congratulates the Outstanding Player. number one singles, Steve Johnson for University of Southern California’s USC has won 113 national champion- number two singles, Daniel Nguyen for men’s tennis team, the Trojans, for ships as a university, its 90th men’s na- number four singles, and Peter winning the 2010 NCAA championship. tional championship, and in capturing Lucassen for number six singles. For the second year in a row, the this tennis title, their 18th men’s ten- Head Coach Peter Smith, who has number five seed USC Trojans tri- nis title championship overall. This guided the Trojans to back-to-back umphed over their opponents after an- feat makes the Trojans the all-time NCAA championships in the past two other amazing performance and season leader in such team victories. seasons, now enters his ninth season as that ended with a 25–3 record. Despite The University of Southern Cali- head coach of the Trojan men’s tennis losing their first two doubles matches, fornia is one of the world’s leading pri- program. Coach Smith was also hon- the Trojans fought back in singles vate research institutions. In addition, ored as the 2010 Intercollegiate Tennis matches en route to their 4–2 cham- USC fosters a vibrant culture of public Association’s National Coach of the pionship victory over the Tennessee service and encouraging students to Year to go along with the Pac-10 and Volunteers, this year’s number two cross academic as well as geographic the ITA West Regional Coach of the seed. boundaries in their pursuit of knowl- Year honors. Recording victories in their singles edge. During Coach Smith’s career, he ac- matches were Robert Farah and Steve The University of Southern Cali- cumulated 427 wins and 194 losses. As Johnson, with Daniel Nguyen and fornia has established itself as a world head coach of the Trojans, Coach Peter Lucassen helping to cement the leader in the field of communication, Smith has a record of 152 wins and 59 win. For his phenomenal efforts on the multimedia technology, and the life losses.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.006 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6645 Unfortunately, I was unable to at- A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I tend, but on Monday night, the Tro- the table. yield myself such time as I may con- jans’ championship men’s tennis team, f sume. along with the 2009 championship Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- men’s water polo team, met with Presi- b 1540 port of House Resolution 1611, which dent Obama at the White House as he SUPPORTING NATIONAL HISPANIC- encourages establishment of the week honored NCAA champions from around SERVING INSTITUTIONS WEEK of September 19 as National Hispanic- the country. Serving Institutions Week. Hispanic- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I Serving Institutions are degree-grant- leagues to support House Resolution move to suspend the rules and agree to ing institutions of higher education 1480, and let’s recognize the achieve- the resolution (H. Res. 1611) expressing with a student population that is at ments of the players, the coaches, the support for designation of the week be- least one-quarter Hispanic. In 1990, students, the alumni, and the staff who ginning September 19, 2010, as ‘‘Na- there were only 137 recognized His- were instrumental in helping the USC tional Hispanic-Serving Institutions panic-Serving Institutions. Today, Trojans win the 2010 men’s tennis Week’’. there are 268 such institutions, edu- championship. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- cating nearly half of all Hispanic col- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- tion. lege and university students nation- er, I congratulate the sponsor of this The text of the resolution is as fol- wide. piece of legislation and appreciate her lows: Overall, Hispanic students are more bringing it forward. I urge my col- H. RES. 1611 likely than their peers to face multiple leagues to support this. Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions obstacles in their access to, and com- As someone whose alma mater will play an important role in educating many pletion of, higher education. They are join the Pac next year, this is probably underprivileged students and helping them less likely than their white peers to the last time I can ever publicly say attain their full potential through higher complete their bachelor’s degrees due anything favorable about Southern education; to issues such as poverty, immigration Cal; but in so doing, they certainly de- Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are degree-granting institutions with a full- status, language barriers, family re- serve the honor they got for what they sponsibilities, and the demands of part- accomplished this last May. time-equivalent undergraduate enrollment of 25 percent or more Hispanic students; time employment. Hispanic-Serving In- I urge adoption of the resolution. stitutions play a crucial role in ad- I yield back the balance of my time. Whereas there are currently approximately 260 Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the dressing these issues and obstacles by Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I also United States; urge my colleagues to support House providing the support services nec- Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are essary to help their students focus on Resolution 1480. actively involved in stabilizing and improv- Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise and complete their degrees. ing their communities; Hispanic-Serving Institutions provide today in support of H. Res. 1480, which com- Whereas over 50 percent of the Nation’s opportunities for their students to get mends the University of Southern California Hispanic students attend Hispanic-Serving involved in campus and community (USC) for its victory in the 2010 National Col- Institutions; leadership activities, and also work to legiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions contributes prepare students for careers in a 21st Tennis Championship. This victory was the to the strength and culture of the United century workforce by expanding the second consecutive championship for the USC States; ranks of Hispanics in science, tech- men’s tennis team. They had previously won Whereas the achievements and goals of nology, engineering, and math fields. the national championship in 2009. Hispanic-Serving Institutions are deserving Recently, the nonprofit organization This championship was truly a team effort. of national recognition; and Excelencia in Education began a na- The 2010 USC men’s tennis team finished the Whereas the week of September 19, 2010, tional initiative known as Ensuring season with an overall record of 25–3. They would be an appropriate week to designate as America’s Future By Increasing Latino entered the tournament as the Number 5 ‘‘National Hispanic-Serving Institutions College Completion. This initiative seed. After falling behind early to the Univer- Week’’: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- aims to focus attention on serving His- sity of Tennessee, they rallied for a 4–2 vic- tives— panic students by organizations, insti- tory to win the national championship. (1) recognizes the achievements and goals tutions, and policymakers, to delineate The USC men’s tennis team captured its of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the 18th NCAA national championship. This vic- degree completion goals, and encour- United States; age Federal, State, and institutional tory makes the USC men’s tennis team the (2) supports the designation of ‘‘National winningest Division I collegiate tennis program Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week’’; policies which promote the success of in history. (3) requests the President to issue a procla- Hispanic students. The initiative also Madam Speaker, this championship con- mation designating ‘‘National Hispanic- aligns with President Obama’s goal to tinues a long standing excellence in athletics Serving Institutions Week’’; and increase our Nation’s degree attain- and academics at USC. As an alumnus of the (4) calls on the people of the United States ment by 2020. and interested groups to observe such week Over 50 organizations have partnered University of Southern California, I am espe- with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and cially proud to be able to celebrate in this with Excelencia to support the cam- programs to demonstrate support for His- paign, including groups such as the championship. USC has now won 113 national panic-Serving Institutions. Hispanic Association of Colleges and championships as a university. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague Con- Universities, the Alliance for Excellent ant to the rule, the gentleman from the gresswoman WATSON for introducing this reso- Education, and the National Governors Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) lution and I urge my colleagues to join me in Association. and the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. supporting H. Res. 1480, commending the According to the United States Cen- ROE) each will control 20 minutes. USC men’s tennis team on winning the 2010 sus, only 19 percent of Hispanics in the The Chair recognizes the gentleman national championship. United States had earned an associ- Mr. SABLAN. I yield back the bal- from the Northern Mariana Islands. ate’s degree or higher in 2008. In com- ance of my time. GENERAL LEAVE parison, 59 percent of Asians, 39 per- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I re- cent of whites, and 28 percent of Afri- question is on the motion offered by quest 5 legislative days during which can Americans had earned an associ- the gentleman from the Northern Mar- Members may revise and extend and in- ate’s or higher in the same year. A re- iana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) that the sert extraneous material on House Res- port by Excelencia states that 5.5 mil- House suspend the rules and agree to olution 1611 into the RECORD. lion Latinos will have to earn college the resolution, H. Res. 1480. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there degrees between now and 2020 in order The question was taken; and (two- objection to the request of the gen- for the United States to reach the thirds being in the affirmative) the tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- Obama administration’s degree com- rules were suspended and the resolu- lands? pletion goal. That means 3.3 million tion was agreed to. There was no objection. more Latinos will have to complete

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.031 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 college than are currently projected. can contribute in a competitive global all Americans to observe National His- Our Nation’s Hispanic-Serving Institu- workforce. panic-Serving Institutions Week. tions will help us lead the way to Today we honor Hispanic-Serving In- Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Madam greater access to and completion of stitutions across the country for their Speaker, I have no further requests for higher education for all of America’s achievements and goals. I urge my col- time, and I yield back the balance of students. leagues to support this resolution. my time. I urge support of this resolu- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- tion. to support this important resolution ance of my time. Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I also and join me in recognizing the week of Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I am urge the support of H. Res. 1611. September 19 as the 2010 National His- pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gen- I have no further requests for time, panic-Serving Institutions Week and tleman from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA), a and I yield back the balance of my honoring the important contributions leader in education for all students, in- time. these institutions make to the edu- cluding Hispanic students. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, I cation of our students. question is on the motion offered by rise today to express my support for H. I thank my good friend Representa- the gentleman from the Northern Mar- Res. 1611, a resolution designating the tive GRIJALVA for his leadership in iana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) that the week beginning September 19, 2010, as bringing this important resolution for- House suspend the rules and agree to National Hispanic-Serving Institutions ward. the resolution, H. Res. 1611. Week. As never before, our Nation’s I reserve the balance of my time. The question was taken; and (two- Hispanic-Serving Institutions, known Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Madam thirds being in the affirmative) the as HSIs, play an invaluable role in edu- Speaker, I yield myself as much time rules were suspended and the resolu- cating millions of Latinos and low-in- as I may consume. tion was agreed to. I rise today in support of House Reso- come students. It is critically impor- tant that we recognize their contribu- A motion to reconsider was laid on lution 1611, expressing support for the the table. designation of the week beginning Sep- tions to our Nation’s higher education tember 19, 2010, as National Hispanic- system. f Serving Institutions Week. As subcommittee chairman for High- RECESS er Education, Lifelong Learning, and The act of going to college and earn- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ing a degree is more important than Competitiveness, it is indeed a privi- lege for me to congratulate HSI college ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair ever for today’s youth and our society. declares the House in recess until ap- Research shows individuals with a presidents who strive for excellence and support our students in reaching proximately 6 p.m. today. bachelor’s degree earn more than high Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 50 min- school graduates, and society as a their full potential, and to acknowl- edge the hard work and dedication of utes p.m.), the House stood in recess whole gains from an educated citi- HSI faculty, administrators, and stu- until approximately 6 p.m. zenry. Students historically underrep- dents. f resented at the postsecondary level— In these tough economic times, it is students of color, those from low-in- imperative that youth and adults re- b 1800 come backgrounds, and first-genera- ceive a high quality education and are AFTER RECESS tion students—are less likely to pre- equipped with the 21st century skills to pare for, apply for, enroll in, and com- The recess having expired, the House thrive in our Nation’s economy. By was called to order by the Speaker pro plete postsecondary education. providing accessibility and afford- tempore (Mr. CRITZ) at 6 p.m. As of July 2009, the estimated His- ability to Latinos and other minorities panic population of the United States in higher education, HSIs are creating f was 48.1 million, making people of His- pathways out of poverty and access to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER panic origin the Nation’s largest ethnic high-skilled, family-sustaining jobs PRO TEMPORE or race minority. It is estimated by and lifelong learning. 2050 Hispanics will constitute 30 per- On March 30, 2010, it was an honor for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cent of the Nation’s population. me to join President Obama for the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Currently, there are almost 270 His- signing of the Health Care and Edu- will resume on motions to suspend the panic-Serving Institutions, HSIs, in the cation Reconciliation Act of 2010. For rules previously postponed. United States answering the call to the first time, Congress has provided $1 Votes will be taken in the following educate underprivileged students and billion for HSIs over the next decade to order: help them to attain their full potential increase the representation and boost House Resolution 1052, by the yeas through higher education. HSIs are de- the academic achievement of Latinos and nays; gree-granting institutions with a full- in the fields of science, technology, en- House Resolution 1571, by the yeas time equivalent undergraduate enroll- gineering, and mathematics, known as and nays. ment of 25 percent or more Hispanic STEM. Proceedings on House Resolution 1610 students. The HSIs serve a very diverse This is a big, big deal for the Latino will resume later in the week. student body. In 2007, 46 percent en- community. I wish to thank Congress- The first electronic vote will be con- rolled in HSIs were Hispanic, and the man RAU´ L GRIJALVA from Arizona for ducted as a 15-minute vote. The second remaining 44 percent were a diverse being the original sponsor of this reso- electronic vote will be conducted as a mix of students from various lution, H. Res. 1611. 5-minute vote. ethnicities and backgrounds. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage f Although most HSIs do not have ac- Month, I respectfully ask President HONORING OKLAHOMA NATIONAL cess to the resources or endowment in- Obama to issue a proclamation desig- GUARD come that other institutions can draw nating the week beginning September on, they provide a quality education 19, 2010, as National Hispanic-Serving The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- for the students they serve. While HSIs Institutions Week. finished business is the vote on the mo- comprise less than 10 percent of the Madam Speaker, as our Nation tion to suspend the rules and agree to Nation’s institutions of higher edu- strives to build a world-class edu- the resolution (H. Res. 1052) honoring cation, these institutions educate over cational system, increase graduation the members of the Army National two-thirds of Hispanic students en- rates at all levels, and improve college Guard and Air National Guard of the rolled in colleges and universities. access, persistence and completion, State of Oklahoma for their service HSIs provide some of the most dis- this resolution commends HSIs for pre- and sacrifice on behalf of the United advantaged students with the oppor- paring youth and workers for success States since September 11, 2001, on tunity to attend college, and as a re- in work and in life. which the yeas and nays were ordered. sult, help to supply employers with tal- I strongly urge my colleagues in Con- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- ented, well-educated employees who gress to support this resolution and ask tion.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.034 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6647 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Neugebauer Rothman (NJ) Stupak The Clerk read the title of the resolu- question is on the motion offered by Nunes Roybal-Allard Sullivan tion. Nye Royce Sutton the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Oberstar Ruppersberger Tanner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The BOREN) that the House suspend the Obey Ryan (OH) Taylor question is on the motion offered by rules and agree to the resolution. Olson Ryan (WI) Teague the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Olver Salazar Terry WATSON) that the House suspend the The vote was taken by electronic de- Ortiz Sa´ nchez, Linda Thompson (CA) vice, and there were—yeas 378, nays 0, Owens T. Thompson (MS) rules and agree to the resolution, as not voting 54, as follows: Pallone Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (PA) amended. Pascrell Sarbanes Thornberry [Roll No. 519] Pastor (AZ) Scalise This will be a 5-minute vote. Tiahrt The vote was taken by electronic de- YEAS—378 Paul Schakowsky Tiberi Paulsen Schauer vice, and there were—yeas 378, nays 0, Aderholt Davis (IL) Johnson, E. B. Titus Payne Schiff Tonko not voting 54, as follows: Adler (NJ) Davis (KY) Johnson, Sam Pence Schmidt Turner Akin Davis (TN) Jones Perlmutter Schock [Roll No. 520] Upton Alexander DeGette Jordan (OH) Perriello Schrader Van Hollen YEAS—378 Altmire DeLauro Kagen Peters Schwartz Vela´ zquez Andrews Dent Kanjorski Peterson Scott (GA) Aderholt Cuellar Inslee Visclosky Arcuri Deutch Kaptur Petri Scott (VA) Adler (NJ) Cummings Israel Austria Diaz-Balart, L. Kennedy Pingree (ME) Sensenbrenner Walden Akin Dahlkemper Issa Baca Diaz-Balart, M. Kildee Pitts Sessions Walz Alexander Davis (AL) Jackson (IL) Bachmann Dicks Kilpatrick (MI) Poe (TX) Sestak Wamp Altmire Davis (CA) Jackson-Lee Bachus Dingell Kind Polis (CO) Shadegg Wasserman Andrews Davis (IL) (TX) Baird Djou King (IA) Pomeroy Sherman Schultz Arcuri Davis (KY) Jenkins Baldwin Doggett King (NY) Posey Shimkus Waters Austria Davis (TN) Johnson (GA) Barrett (SC) Donnelly (IN) Kingston Price (NC) Shuler Watson Baca DeGette Johnson (IL) Barrow Doyle Kirkpatrick (AZ) Quigley Shuster Watt Bachmann DeLauro Johnson, E. B. Bartlett Dreier Kissell Rahall Simpson Waxman Bachus Dent Johnson, Sam Barton (TX) Driehaus Klein (FL) Reichert Sires Weiner Baird Deutch Jones Bean Duncan Kline (MN) Reyes Skelton Welch Baldwin Diaz-Balart, L. Jordan (OH) Becerra Edwards (MD) Kosmas Rodriguez Slaughter Westmoreland Barrett (SC) Diaz-Balart, M. Kagen Berkley Edwards (TX) Kratovil Roe (TN) Smith (NE) Whitfield Barrow Dicks Kanjorski Berman Ehlers Kucinich Rogers (AL) Smith (NJ) Wilson (OH) Bartlett Dingell Kaptur Berry Ellison Lamborn Rogers (KY) Smith (TX) Wilson (SC) Barton (TX) Djou Kennedy Bilbray Emerson Lance Rogers (MI) Smith (WA) Wittman Bean Doggett Kildee Bilirakis Eshoo Larsen (WA) Rohrabacher Snyder Wolf Becerra Donnelly (IN) Kilpatrick (MI) Bishop (GA) Etheridge Larson (CT) Rooney Space Woolsey Berkley Doyle Kind Bishop (NY) Farr Latham Ros-Lehtinen Spratt Wu Berman Dreier King (IA) Bishop (UT) Fattah LaTourette Roskam Stark Yarmuth Berry Driehaus King (NY) Blackburn Flake Latta Ross Stearns Young (AK) Biggert Duncan Kingston Blumenauer Fleming Lee (NY) Bilbray Edwards (MD) Kirkpatrick (AZ) Blunt Forbes Levin NOT VOTING—54 Bilirakis Ehlers Kissell Boccieri Bishop (GA) Fortenberry Lewis (CA) Ackerman Filner Moran (KS) Ellison Klein (FL) Bono Mack Foster Lewis (GA) Bishop (NY) Emerson Kline (MN) Biggert Gordon (TN) Nadler (NY) Boren Foxx Linder Bishop (UT) Eshoo Kosmas Boehner Grijalva Platts Boswell Frank (MA) Lipinski Blumenauer Etheridge Kratovil Bonner Hall (NY) Price (GA) Boucher Franks (AZ) LoBiondo Boozman Higgins Blunt Farr Kucinich Boustany Frelinghuysen Loebsack Putnam Boccieri Fattah Lamborn Brown-Waite, Hodes Radanovich Boyd Fudge Lofgren, Zoe Ginny Hoekstra Bono Mack Flake Lance Brady (PA) Gallegly Lowey Rangel Boren Forbes Larsen (WA) Cantor Inglis Rehberg Brady (TX) Garamendi Lucas Carney Kilroy Boswell Fortenberry Larson (CT) Richardson Braley (IA) Garrett (NJ) Luetkemeyer Castle Kirk Boucher Foster Latham ´ Rush Bright Gerlach Lujan Clarke Langevin Boustany Foxx LaTourette Serrano Broun (GA) Giffords Lummis Cooper Lee (CA) Boyd Frank (MA) Latta Brown (SC) Gingrey (GA) Lungren, Daniel Crowley Lynch Shea-Porter Brady (PA) Franks (AZ) Lee (NY) Brown, Corrine Gohmert E. Culberson Maloney Speier Brady (TX) Frelinghuysen Levin Buchanan Gonzalez Mack DeFazio McCarthy (CA) Tierney Braley (IA) Fudge Lewis (CA) Burgess Goodlatte Maffei Delahunt Meek (FL) Towns Bright Gallegly Lewis (GA) Burton (IN) Granger Manzullo Ellsworth Meeks (NY) Tsongas Broun (GA) Garamendi Linder Butterfield Graves (GA) Marchant Engel Melancon Young (FL) Brown (SC) Garrett (NJ) Lipinski Buyer Graves (MO) Markey (CO) Fallin Moore (WI) Brown, Corrine Gerlach LoBiondo Calvert Grayson Markey (MA) Buchanan Giffords Loebsack Camp Green, Al Marshall Burgess Gingery (GA) Lofgren, Zoe Campbell Green, Gene Matheson b 1831 Burton (IN) Gohmert Lowey Cao Griffith Matsui So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Butterfield Gonzalez Lucas Capito Guthrie McCarthy (NY) Calvert Goodlatte Luetkemeyer Capps Gutierrez McCaul tive) the rules were suspended and the Camp Granger Luja´ n Capuano Hall (TX) McClintock resolution was agreed to. Campbell Graves (GA) Lummis Cardoza Halvorson McCollum The result of the vote was announced Cao Graves (MO) Lungren, Daniel Carnahan Hare McCotter as above recorded. Capito Grayson E. Carson (IN) Harman McDermott Capps Green, Al Mack Carter Harper McGovern A motion to reconsider was laid on Capuano Green, Gene Maffei Cassidy Hastings (FL) McHenry the table. Cardoza Griffith Manzullo Castor (FL) Hastings (WA) McIntyre Stated for: Carnahan Guthrie Marchant Chaffetz Heinrich McKeon Carson (IN) Gutierrez Markey (CO) Chandler Heller McMahon Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall 519, I Carter Hall (TX) Markey (MA) Childers Hensarling McMorris was away from the Capitol due to a con- Cassidy Halvorson Marshall Chu Herger Rodgers stituent commitment. Had I been present, I Castor (FL) Hare Matheson Clay Herseth Sandlin McNerney would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Chaffetz Harman Matsui Cleaver Hill Mica Chandler Harper McCarthy (NY) Clyburn Himes Michaud f Childers Hastings (FL) McCaul Coble Hinchey Miller (FL) Chu Hastings (WA) McClintock Coffman (CO) Hinojosa Miller (MI) CONGRATULATING MIAMI DADE Clay Heinrich McCollum Cohen Hirono Miller (NC) Cleaver Heller McCotter Cole Holden Miller, Gary COLLEGE ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY Clyburn Hensarling McDermott Conaway Holt Miller, George The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Coble Herger McGovern Connolly (VA) Honda Minnick Coffman (CO) Herseth, Sandlin McHenry Conyers Hoyer Mitchell finished business is the vote on the mo- Cohen Hill McIntyre Costa Hunter Mollohan tion to suspend the rules and agree to Cole Himes McKeon Costello Inslee Moore (KS) the resolution (H. Res. 1571) acknowl- Conaway Hinchey McMahon Courtney Israel Moran (VA) Connolly (VA) Hinojosa McMorris Crenshaw Issa Murphy (CT) edging and congratulating Miami Dade Conyers Hirono Rodgers Critz Jackson (IL) Murphy (NY) College on the occasion of its 50th an- Cooper Holden McNerney Cuellar Jackson Lee Murphy, Patrick niversary of service to the students and Costa Holt Mica Cummings (TX) Murphy, Tim residents of the State of Florida, as Costello Honda Michaud Dahlkemper Jenkins Myrick Courtney Hoyer Miller (FL) Davis (AL) Johnson (GA) Napolitano amended, on which the yeas and nays Crenshaw Hunter Miller (MI) Davis (CA) Johnson (IL) Neal (MA) were ordered. Critz Inglis Miller (NC)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.043 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 Miller, Gary Rodriguez Snyder Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ give Americans the facts and not tell Minnick Roe (TN) Space them what to think. Mitchell Rogers (AL) Spratt on both resolutions. Mollohan Rogers (KY) Stark f f Moore (KS) Rogers (MI) Stearns Moran (VA) Rohrabacher Stupak JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 HEALTH AND CONGRATULATIONS TO PENN Murphy (CT) Rooney Sullivan COMPENSATION ACT STATE Murphy (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Sutton (Mr. BISHOP of New York asked and (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Murphy, Patrick Roskam Tanner Murphy, Tim Ross Taylor was given permission to address the asked and was given permission to ad- Myrick Rothman (NJ) Teague House for 1 minute.) dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Napolitano Roybal-Allard Terry Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- vise and extend his remarks.) Neal (MA) Royce Thompson (CA) er, Americans came together in our Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Neugebauer Ruppersberger Thompson (MS) Nunes Ryan (OH) Thompson (PA) hometowns and cities this past Satur- Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the members Nye Ryan (WI) Thornberry day to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost in of the Penn State women’s volleyball Oberstar Salazar Tiahrt the September 11, 2001, terrorist at- and the men’s and women’s fencing na- Obey Sa´ nchez, Linda Tiberi Olson T. tacks. tional championship teams were hon- Titus Olver Sanchez, Loretta Next week, we have the opportunity ored by the White House. They were Tonko Ortiz Sarbanes Turner to honor the first responders and res- two of the more than 30 National Colle- Owens Scalise cue workers who rushed to Ground Pallone Schakowsky Upton giate Athletic Association national Pascrell Schauer Van Hollen Zero to help in the rescue and recovery championship teams invited to the ´ Pastor (AZ) Schiff Velazquez efforts when we vote on the James White House celebration by the Presi- Visclosky Paul Schmidt Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation dent. Paulsen Schock Walden Payne Schrader Walz Act. The bill will provide necessary Last season, the Penn State women’s Pence Schwartz Wamp medical and monitoring treatment to volleyball team won their unprece- Perlmutter Scott (GA) Wasserman the first responders and survivors of 9/ dented third straight NCAA National Perriello Scott (VA) Schultz 11 who were exposed to the debris and Championship. They have won a record Peters Sensenbrenner Waters Peterson Sessions Watson to the dangerous toxins emitted from 109 matches in a row. The Nittany Petri Sestak Watt the fall of the Twin Towers. Lions were a perfect 38–0 for the second Pingree (ME) Shadegg Waxman New York’s courageous firefighters, consecutive season, and this was their Pitts Sherman Weiner police officers, EMTs, cleanup workers, seventh Big Ten title in a row. The Platts Shimkus Welch Poe (TX) Shuler Westmoreland and the thousands who came from Penn State fencers won their fifth na- Polis (CO) Shuster Whitfield other States to lend New York a hand tional title in the last decade on March Pomeroy Simpson Wilson (OH) have been waiting for Congress to act. 28 and their second consecutive NCAA Posey Sires Wilson (SC) I thank the House leadership for agree- Price (NC) Skelton Wittman championship. Quigley Slaughter Wolf ing to bring this important legislation These teams carried the mantle of Rahall Smith (NE) Woolsey up for consideration under regular Penn State from the court and the Reichert Smith (NJ) Wu order, and I commend Representatives strip to the White House, and I could Reyes Smith (TX) Yarmuth Richardson Smith (WA) Young (AK) MALONEY and NADLER for their unwav- not be prouder of my alma mater and ering commitment to the 9/11 first re- its sensational teams. NOT VOTING—54 sponders. I commend the President for his ef- Ackerman Fallin Miller, George We must always fulfill our solemn forts to recognize the various cham- Blackburn Filner Moore (WI) promise to remember September 11 and pionship teams and individual student Boehner Fleming Moran (KS) Bonner Gordon (TN) Nadler (NY) those who died, and it is imperative we athletes for their contributions to Boozman Grijalva Price (GA) care for those brave men and women their communities and to their schools. Brown-Waite, Hall (NY) Putnam who are still affected by its aftermath. f Ginny Higgins Radanovich I urge all of my colleagues to support Buyer Hodes Rangel GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY NAMED Cantor Hoekstra H.R. 847. Rehberg Carney Kilroy A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL Rush f Castle Kirk Serrano (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given Clarke Langevin AMERICANS DON’T BELIEVE THE Shea-Porter permission to address the House for 1 Crowley Lee (CA) MEDIA’S REPORTING Culberson Lynch Speier minute and to revise and extend his re- DeFazio Maloney Tierney (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was marks.) Delahunt McCarthy (CA) Towns given permission to address the House Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Edwards (TX) Meek (FL) Tsongas congratulate Greenwood Elementary Ellsworth Meeks (NY) Young (FL) for 1 minute and to revise and extend Engel Melancon his remarks.) School in Plymouth, Minnesota, for Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, being designated as a 2010 National ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE most Americans don’t believe the na- Blue Ribbon School. Greenwood earned The SPEAKER pro tempore (during tional media’s reporting, according to this great distinction under the direc- the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- a new survey by the Pew Research Cen- tion of now retired principal Ginny ing in this vote. ter. Clark, and is now being led by Brad b 1843 Only about 2 in 10 say they ‘‘believe Gustafson. all or most information’’ from news The Blue Ribbon Schools Program So (two-thirds being in the affirma- outlets such as the New York Times, acknowledges public and private ele- tive) the rules were suspended and the ABC, CBS, and NBC. For the television mentary, middle and high schools resolution, as amended, was agreed to. networks, this marks a 10-point drop whose students have excelled or have The result of the vote was announced from a decade ago. made great progress academically. as above recorded. Americans have good reason to be This program is highly effective in pro- A motion to reconsider was laid on skeptical of the media. A total of 17 moting and identifying strong leader- the table. journalists have left a national media ship and teaching practices. Stated for: outlet to join either the Obama admin- Though, it is truly the dedicated stu- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall 520, I istration or another liberal organiza- dents, teachers, faculty, and parents was away from the Capitol due to a con- tion, according to the Media Research who make Greenwood the great learn- stituent commitment. Had I been present, I Center. It is no wonder that, by a mar- ing community that it is, and I am would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ gin of 3 to 1, Americans describe the proud to represent such wonderful peo- f average reporter as more liberal than ple here in Congress. We must continue they are rather than more conserv- to support such programs like this and PERSONAL EXPLANATION ative, according to a public opinion recognize our great schools. Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, today I poll. Congratulations, Greenwood Elemen- missed rollcall vote No. 519 on H. Res. 1052, If the national media want the public tary. You truly are a Blue Ribbon and rollcall vote No. 520 on H. Res. 1571. to believe their reporting, they should School.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.022 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6649 b 1850 Blind and participating in their chil- war in Iraq, and now at long last it is THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN dren’s summer camp program. As I finally happening. Eighty-eight months toured this state-of-the-art facility, I after President Bush declared ‘‘Mission (Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- saw firsthand the wonderful impact Accomplished,’’ President Obama has fornia asked and was given permission this organization has had in the lives kept his promise to redeploy our fight- to address the House for 1 minute and of the children, adults, and seniors that ing forces out of Iraq. to revise and extend his remarks.) it serves. To be sure, however, there is still a Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- Miami Lighthouse is truly helping long way to go before we can declare fornia. Mr. Speaker, we just returned people of all ages regain their inde- that this war is over. There are still from, I think, the longest August re- pendence. Their innovative programs Americans in harm’s way in Iraq— cess that I have ever experienced; and I cover everything from employment 50,000 servicemen and -women as well come back refreshed, refreshed from training to computer usage to daily as countless contractors, but they are listening to my constituents back skills like cooking and grocery shop- remaining behind to train Iraqi Secu- home. And they wanted me to deliver a ping. Miami Lighthouse also offers pro- rity Forces, and it is expected they will message when I got back here. They grams to build a supportive community leave by the end of next year. said, Stop the spending; raising taxes where awareness and support are al- Every single American, Mr. Speaker, on us in the midst of this economic ways available. They offer play dates has sacrificed for this policy of invad- downturn makes no sense whatsoever, for blind babies, summer camps for ing a sovereign nation without provo- get control of the budget—at least children, and social groups for seniors. cation and under false pretenses. The adopt a budget and follow it as we are Every child at the Miami Lighthouse Iraq war has drained the American peo- required to do in our homes and in our summer camp showed me that the ple of nearly three-quarters of $1 tril- businesses. And, yes, Mr. Speaker, they work Miami Lighthouse is doing has a lion. This is money, much of it bor- asked me to deliver this message: stop significant impact on their future and rowed from foreign creditors, which we picking on the employers of America. on their quality of life. are essentially taking from our chil- If you want employees, you need em- Miami Lighthouse truly goes beyond dren and grandchildren. ployers. And stop making it more dif- treatment and rehabilitation; they And then there are the things you ficult for the small business men and bring the visually impaired closer to can’t quantify—the moral authority we women in my district to continue to our community. But as those at Miami have squandered; the national credi- operate. Get government out of the Lighthouse will tell you, incidences of bility we have lost; the trust of our way. vision loss are on the rise. Over the global neighbors that we won’t soon re- The people back home are willing to past 5 years, Mr. Speaker, the number cover. Of course no sacrifice was great- take the lead if we will just let them do of program participants at the Miami er than the one borne by our men and it. Let’s return to old-fashioned Amer- Lighthouse has risen dramatically, and women in uniform and their families; ican principles. That’s the way we this is a trend that extends across the 4,400 Americans died unnecessarily, up- march to the future. country. wards of 30,000 are wounded, and tens of f We as a Nation must dedicate the thousands more are suffering from SPECIAL ORDERS time and the resources to prevent post-traumatic stress. The men and blindness and its related conditions. women deployed to Iraq, Mr. Speaker, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Early detection is the key to fighting have served with courage, they have the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- vision loss; and effective, accessible served with honor, and we owe them uary 6, 2009, and under a previous order screening programs must be the cor- our never-ending gratitude, and we owe of the House, the following Members nerstone. Centers like the Miami them our concern and our support. will be recognized for 5 minutes each. Lighthouse for the Blind are leading Now that the occupation is drawing f the way. Its Heiken Children’s Vision to a close in Iraq, however, the Iraqi The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Program provides school children in people have a chance to build the previous order of the House, the gen- Miami with eye exams and prescription brighter future that they deserve. To tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- glasses at no cost to families. Thanks help them in that endeavor, even as we nized for 5 minutes. to this program, hundreds of students phase out the military campaign, we (Mr. POE of Texas addressed the now have an easier time reading and must step up our commitment on other House. His remarks will appear here- seeing the blackboard in class and have fronts. after in the Extensions of Remarks.) a chance for a brighter future. b 1900 f I thank each and every one of the caring staff and the many volunteers We must embrace the smart security MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE at Miami Lighthouse. It is through platform I have spoken of so often in BLIND your commitment that so many vision- these chambers. That means a civilian The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a impaired individuals in our community surge of aid workers, diplomats and previous order of the House, the gentle- can live happy, active lives. I look for- other experts who can help the Iraqi woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- ward to again visiting the Miami people rebuild their country, strength- LEHTINEN) is recognized for 5 minutes. Lighthouse for the Blind in the future en democratic institutions, and em- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I and learning of all of its latest suc- power their citizens with education and am proud to rise tonight to recognize cesses. economic opportunity. and encourage continued support for f Finally, Mr. Speaker, let me say this: the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. We are still a Nation at war. The con- Founded in 1931 in Little Havana in WITHDRAWING COMBAT TROOPS flict in Afghanistan, often forgotten my congressional district, the Miami FROM IRAQ when Iraq was at its worst, lingers on Lighthouse is invaluable to my south The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a hopelessly and disastrously. There are Florida community. Most of us take previous order of the House, the gentle- some who believe more time is needed our vision for granted; but for the mil- woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) in Afghanistan to turn the corner. But lions of vision-impaired Americans, is recognized for 5 minutes. if we’ve learned one lesson from Iraq, even performing everyday tasks can be- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, begin- it’s that prolonging the war only come a challenge. The Miami Light- ning in January 2005, speaking from emboldens the very forces we’re trying house is a resource for the visually im- this very spot just about every single to defeat. paired of south Florida, providing not night that I could on the House floor, Just as President Obama kept his only the tools and the training that I’ve declared again and again my con- word to end combat operations by a they need, but also a loving and sup- viction that we must bring our troops date certain in Iraq, he must do the portive community. home from Iraq. I was actually the same in Afghanistan. I strongly urge I have recently had the privilege of first Member of Congress to bring legis- the President to stick to his own dead- visiting the Miami Lighthouse for the lation to the House floor to end the line of next July, and I, for one, will

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His buyers seeking to re-enter the housing Northern Mariana Islands, as in the remarks will appear hereafter in the market or to consumers seeking to rest of America, baseball is the na- Extensions of Remarks.) make consumer purchases. Thus, in- tional pastime. And no single person in f stead of the sharp V-shaped recovery our islands’ history did more to estab- that normally follows a recession, lish and maintain the sport of baseball CONTINUING ON THE ROAD TO America is now entering its third year than Francisco M. Palacios. Yet he did RUIN of economic distress. it without playing a single game. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The reason these policies have not The American military brought base- previous order of the House, the gen- worked is because they cannot work. ball to our islands during World War II. tleman from California (Mr. MCCLIN- They didn’t work under George W. Along with the rifles and planes came TOCK) is recognized for 5 minutes. Bush, and they have not worked when gloves, bats, and balls for the soldiers’ Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, Barack Obama doubled down on them. recreation. Schoolboys and young men throughout what was supposed to be a The core of Obamanomics is the propo- on our islands picked up the game nat- recovery summer, the President has re- sition that, if government can inject urally from the military. Then play be- peated a familiar theme, that the Re- enough money into the economy, it can came formalized. Teams were orga- publicans ran us into a ditch and now stimulate consumer spending and, nized around neighborhoods, and the they want the keys back. That’s an im- therefore, demand for production. first league was formed in 1953. portant point. We need to understand Unfortunately, government cannot As a young man, Palacios would walk exactly what it was that the Bush ad- inject a single dollar into the economy the 3 miles to Garapan to watch the ministration did to run us into a ditch. that it has not first taken out of the Sunday afternoon games. He wanted to In fact, President Bush made two same economy. It’s true, if the govern- play but didn’t have the skill to make major policy blunders. The first was to ment takes a dollar from Peter and the starting nine of his district team in preside over unprecedented regulatory gives it to Paul, Paul will have an Chalan Kanoa. So, sitting on the bench intervention into the housing market extra dollar to spend—but Peter now in the dugout, Palacios decided to con- that deliberately enticed people who has one less dollar to spend in that tribute by becoming the scorekeeper. couldn’t afford homes to buy them any- very same economy. He learned the art of scorekeeping way. At the same time, these policies On paper, the economic effects of in- from a Navy man stationed on Saipan, deliberately encouraged lenders to come transfers always net to zero. In and a look at Palacios’ score sheets re- make irresponsible loans by promising practice, transfers net to much less veals a military preciseness and me- them that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac than zero because they shift huge ticulousness. The system he used was would cover the risk. This created a amounts of capital away from decisions invented a hundred years ago earlier by massive artificial housing bubble that that would have been made in the pro- American Henry Chadwick, who is now ultimately burst with catastrophic im- ductive sector based on economic re- in the Baseball Hall of Fame. pact. turn towards decisions that are made Soon after becoming his team’s But my question of President Obama in the government sector based on po- scorekeeper, Palacios began keeping is, if we know that this road leads to litical return. score for the entire league, and he re- ruin, why does he continue down it at We see very clearly the government mained the official scorekeeper for even higher speeds? Failing to learn jobs that are created when government every baseball league on Saipan until from the damage that government puts that dollar back into the econ- his retirement in 2006—a span of six intervention does by creating artificial omy. What we don’t see as clearly are decades. bubbles in the economy, the President the productive jobs that were pre- Palacios, called ‘‘Tan’ko’’ in our has repeated and amplified Mr. Bush’s vented from forming as government vernacular language, raised over a blunders not only in the housing mar- first takes that dollar out of the econ- dozen children and numerous grand- ket with mortgage subsidies and home omy. We see those lost jobs reflected in children and great-grandchildren. But purchase credits, but now also in other a chronically high unemployment rate he always made time for his duties as markets like automobiles and home and a stagnating economy. scorekeeper. improvements. Each time he has It’s time that we stopped wrestling Without a scorekeeper, there is no squandered billions of dollars merely for the steering wheel and recognized game; without a record keeper, there to borrow from future demand, leaving bad public policy for what it is, wheth- are no records. And baseball, more behind economic craters each time er the driver is a Republican or a Dem- than any other game, depends on its these bubbles have burst. ocrat. The problem is not the driver records. The box score preserves a President Bush’s second blunder was but the direction, and the direction game for all time no matter when or to increase Federal spending at an hasn’t changed. where it’s played. Season records give unsustainable rate, transferring eco- We all know the road to prosperity. us a way of comparing players, even nomic decisions from the productive We’ve taken it before. When we’ve re- those who never played against each sector to the government sector and duced the burdens on productivity, the other. The records connect the past to crowding out the capital market by ex- economy has blossomed. It worked the present. cessive government borrowing. Now re- when Ronald Reagan did it. It worked Thanks to Tan’ko, Saipan was the member, the $168 billion stimulus bill when John F. Kennedy and Harry Tru- only island in all of Micronesia that was a Bush brainchild. That’s when we man did it. And it will work again, but maintained yearly statistics, season all got those $600 checks. If massive we will need leaders with a far better after season. deficits and record government spend- sense of direction than what we have Thanks to Tan’ko’s dedication as a ing create prosperity, well then the today. volunteer, baseball grew. Frank final Bush years should have produced f Palacios was there to help when Little a golden age for the American econ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a League was first organized in 1973. omy. Has the President reversed these previous order of the House, the gen- Since then, teams from the Northern irresponsible Bush-era policies? On the tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is Mariana Islands have been frequent contrary. He has amplified and ex- recognized for 5 minutes. contestants at the Little League World panded them. (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; In his first 19 months in office, this His remarks will appear hereafter in at the Junior League World Series in administration has run up more pub- the Extensions of Remarks.) Taylor, Michigan; at the Senior League

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The Chinese Government surveillance of women’s reproductive ture recognized Tan’ko’s contributions may have broken his body in the cycles, including monitoring their by renaming it’s only regulation base- laogai, but they have absolutely not cycle per month. The strict birth lim- ball field Francisco M. Palacios Field. broken his spirit. Chen got on the its drive sex selection abortion and the phone and called on ‘‘international or- tragedy of what we call gendercide— b 1910 ganizations and people of conscience’’ the missing girls in China, which may In 2007, Palacios co-authored the to react to his continued arrest in a be as many as 100 million girls since book ‘‘Saipan Baseball: From the Be- united manner. That’s the house ar- 1979, when this barbaric policy was ginning,’’ which included all the indi- rest. And, ‘‘If they can help me today,’’ first pushed on China by the West and vidual and team records from the in- he said, ‘‘their actions will help an- by the United Nations. ception of the Saipan Major League in other person tomorrow.’’ It’s been estimated that upwards of 1982. A few words about Chen, Mr. Speak- 40 million men will not be able to find Francisco M. Palacios has been voted er. He is a self-taught lawyer, having wives by 2020 because they had been into the CNMI Sports Hall of Fame. been denied the benefits of higher edu- forcibly aborted as part of the China When his name came up for selection, cation due to his blindness, and was policy. there was no argument. He was se- known in Linyi for advising his neigh- Finally, I appeal to our government, lected unanimously. bors on how to resist the government’s I appeal to our President, please speak Tan’ko provided the solid, steady injustices. In 2005 and 2006 he took the out on behalf of Chen Guangcheng for foundation for baseball to become brave step that changed his life. He his release so that this terrible night- Saipan’s favorite pastime. And he did began interviewing people and gath- mare he has had to endure will end. it all, not by hitting home runs or ering evidence about the massive vio- [Sept. 14, 2010] striking out batters; he accomplished lence and brutality of the one child per RADIO FREE ASIA: BLIND ACTIVIST CALLS FOR it with his calm, dependable presence, couple policy and its enforcement cam- HELP sure knowledge, and selfless devotion. paign that shook Linyi in 2005. What he A CHINESE LAWYER IS UNDER CONSTANT SUR- That is why he came to be a legend in uncovered was shocking: 130,000 forced VEILLANCE FOLLOWING HIS RELEASE FROM his own time, in his own way, on his abortions and sterilizations in Linyi PRISON. own island. County in that year alone, in addition HONG KONG.—Authorities in the eastern f to mass detentions and beatings. Chinese province of Shandong are holding a In order to stop Chen’s investigation, Chinese legal activist under house arrest The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a officials placed him under house arrest. though his jail term ended on Monday, previous order of the House, the gen- But he managed to slip away and trav- prompting him to call on concerned citizens tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is el to Beijing, where he met with jour- to support him in protest. recognized for 5 minutes. nalists from Time magazine and con- Chen Guangcheng, 38, had exposed abuses (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed by local family planning officials, leading to ferred with legal scholars about filing a a jail term of four years and three months the House. His remarks will appear large class action suit against officials hereafter in the Extensions of Re- for ‘‘damaging public property and obstruct- responsible for the campaign. Officials ing traffic’’ handed down by a Linyi munic- marks.) soon abducted him back to Shandong, ipal court in August 2006. f returned him to house arrest, and then Chen served the full term of four years and convicted him on trumped up charges three months in spite of repeated requests END THE PERSECUTION OF CHEN of property destruction. Chen served for medical parole. GUANGCHENG ‘‘Now that I have come out of jail, the au- the full term of his 4-year, 3-month The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a thorities are putting a lot of effort into sentence, despite health problems indi- keeping me under close surveillance,’’ said previous order of the House, the gen- cating the appropriateness of medical Chen, calling on the international commu- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) is parole. nity to protest his treatment by the Chinese recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. Speaker, the Chinese Govern- government. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. ment’s relentless pursuit of Chen cor- ‘‘I am hoping that international organiza- Speaker, last week one of China’s most responds to the continued violence of tions and people of conscience will react to heroic defenders of human rights, Chen the one child per couple policy, which this in a united manner,’’ he said. ‘‘If they can help me today, their actions Guangcheng, was transported from Chen bravely exposed. Sadly, what he prison to his family’s house. This was will help another person tomorrow,’’ Chen documented in 2005 and 2006 is still said, calling on rights activists and ordinary good news, but only a step in the right going on today all over China. This people to come to his house and photograph direction. We must not gloss over the year alone we have reliable reports of the security personnel with their mobile fact that Chen, who in 2006 revealed to large-scale forced abortion and steri- phones. the world the massive violence and lization campaigns in Guangdong, ‘‘If they take away A’s cell phone, then B brutality of the one child per couple Fujian, Yunnan, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi can take a photo. If they go for B’s cell policy enforcement campaign in Linyi, provinces. The campaign in Guangdong phone, then C can record it,’’ he said. Shandong province, remains under province was widely reported, the story LAYERS OF SECURITY house arrest, imprisoned in his own having been broken by The Times of Chen’s wife Yuan Weijing said there are home, which is surrounded by surveil- London in April of this year. four different layers of security personnel lance cameras and police. Foreign re- In Guangdong’s Puning County, offi- watching the family home. porters attempting to enter his village cials rounded up women and men, as ‘‘Between the national highway and our home, there are four layers of surveillance,’’ have been beaten and driven away, and well as the relatives of any resisters, she said. ‘‘Yesterday I wanted to go out to Chen is reportedly in need of urgent detained them in cramped conditions, buy some food but they wouldn’t allow it.’’ medical attention, having been regu- and working 20-hour shifts for 20 days, ‘‘I told them we have to eat, and that larly beaten in prison, where he lost a forcibly sterilized their quota of al- maybe they should buy food for us, but they great deal of weight. most 10,000 people. said that wouldn’t do either.’’ Just today a Radio Free Asia re- Mr. Speaker, Chen Guangcheng docu- ‘‘The moment I went outside, about 20 peo- porter spoke with Chen and his wife mented the fact that Chinese women ple got to their feet and started to surround over a cell phone. Chen’s wife said, and are immensely traumatized by these me,’’ Yuan said. She said friends and relatives who tried to I quote, ‘‘He has a sort of haunted look. campaigns and by the entire one child bring food to the family were being refused And for the first few days after his re- per couple policy. It’s been estimated entrance as well, and only Chen’s 76-year-old lease he couldn’t speak at all.’’ Think by the World Health Organization that mother was being allowed out to buy food for about it. This is a very, very tough and some 500 women per day commit sui- the entire family.

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But we can come in with new cell recuper- diarrhea and the persistent cough,’’ Yuan said. ‘‘For the first few days after his release perhaps the families that’s facing the ation, through stem cell research, re- he couldn’t speak at all.’’ greatest challenges right now are the store and repair damaged brains, with She said Chen had lost a lot of weight in families that have already borne the the knowledge that we have of genet- jail. ‘‘He has a lot of grey hair and he has a biggest sacrifice so that we could have ics. We can help avert all kinds of the sort of haunted look,’’ she said. elections today in my State and other other challenges they are going to face Chen suffered beatings while in Shandong’s States across the country and we could higher risks for because of their expo- Linyi municipal prison in June 2007 for have an election this November. sure to all of these conflicts on our be- ‘‘being disobedient’’ after launching an ap- We are very good in this country at half. They are going to be high risk. peal against his conviction to a higher court. getting down on ourselves, berating We can turn all those trip wires off ‘‘GIVE HIS FREEDOM BACK’’ our political system, saying it’s no with the research we can do now, not in Chen, a self-taught lawyer, was detained good. After you hear a colleague of 2 years from now, not in 4 years from repeatedly, beaten, and kept under surveil- mine like that talk about China, I now, not in any period of time. Because lance after he helped local people take legal think people get the picture of the fact if you are one of those veterans and action against the Linyi municipal govern- we’ve got it pretty good in this coun- you have come home and you are suf- ment in cases of alleged forced abortion. try. For all intents and purposes it’s Beijing-based civil rights lawyer Li Subin fering, you are saying to yourself, how said Chen should have his freedom back now not perfect, but as Winston Churchill long is it going to take before I get re- that his jail term has ended. said, ‘‘Democracy’s the worst form of lief, before someone comes in and saves ‘‘Instead, the state-run prison has followed government except for all the others.’’ me as a prisoner of my war injury. him back home, where he is still imprisoned Most places of the world people don’t We shouldn’t make them wait any under house arrest,’’ Li said. ‘‘We have been have rights of any kind even to lobby, longer than is necessary to get to the working towards democracy and the rule of a lobbyist, or a special interest. They cures and the answers that are going to law for 30 years in this country, and we can just don’t have rights. set them free. still see cruelty like this today.’’ What makes our country so great and ‘‘But if everyone takes this issue seriously, what we stand for as a people so great f I don’t see how the gangster behavior of the local government and the banditry of the is that we can speak our mind. We can local judiciary can carry on for too long.’’ come to the floor and talk, just as my FINDINGS IDENTIFYING CHANGES Meanwhile, Rep. Chris Smith (R–NJ), a colleague did, about the one child per IN LAW TO HELP ACHIEVE DEF- senior member of the U.S. House Committee family policy in China. We can talk ICIT REDUCTION SUBMITTED BY on Foreign Affairs, in a statement called on about the economy, as my other col- THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE AD- the Chinese government to release Chen leagues did before that. MINISTRATION PURSUANT TO H. from house arrest. But let’s just stop for a second and RES. 1463 ‘‘The prison release of Chen Guangcheng, understand one thing. We would not The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a one of China’s most heroic human rights de- have an economy if terrorists were in fenders, is good news but only a step in the previous order of the House, the gen- our malls today blowing up backpacks. right direction,’’ said Smith. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. BRADY) Because of our veterans, our soldiers ‘‘The fact that Chen remains under house is recognized for 5 minutes. arrest, imprisoned in his own home, and is who have borne the battle, those ter- rorists, in large part due to their work, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, reportedly in need of urgent medical atten- as you know, House Rule X entrusts the Com- tion, must not be ignored. I appeal to the have been kept over there as opposed Chinese government to let Chen move about to coming here. Yes, that’s cost us a mittee on House Administration with responsi- freely and ensure that he has access to the lot of money as a country to fight bility for, among other matters, the Library of care he needs.’’ those wars. Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, United Chen Guangcheng’s work exposed a culture But the cost, the indelible costs of States Capitol Police, Printing and correction of secrecy and impunity among Chinese offi- this war is on those veterans who have of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Federal elec- cials about the enforcement of China’s popu- tions and other services to the House. lation control policy. suffered what many people would like to think, because there are no cures, no The Committee strenuously exercises its Local officials have admitted to taking oversight authority by routinely meeting with draconian measures when they have dif- interventions, no treatments, perma- the Legislative Branch agencies, the Officers ficulty meeting population targets imposed nent chronic damage as a result of the by Beijing. physical torment their bodies, their and Inspector General of the House, and the Smithsonian Institution. Through this rigorous f brains took serving our country. I am here to say good news. Good oversight the Committee has identified and im- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a news is that if this country comes to plemented policies to reduce waste, eliminate previous order of the House, the gentle- our veterans’ side and decides not just fraud, and mitigate inefficiencies. woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- to talk a good game about supporting Among the Committee’s recent work: ognized for 5 minutes. our veterans, but actually that we’re Passed H.R. 4825, to make permanent the (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. going to do whatever it takes to save law dedicating the unspent balances of Mem- Her remarks will appear hereafter in those veterans, because we constantly bers Representational Allowances to deficit the Extensions of Remarks.) say, oh, the war is over, oh, the combat and debt reduction (measure is now pending f operations are over. in the Senate); Passed H.R. 3690, 110th Cong. (became HONORING OUR VETERANS b 1920 Pub. L. 110–178), merging the United States The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a We are bringing them home safely. Capitol Police and the Library of Congress Po- previous order of the House, the gen- Try telling that to a veteran with trau- lice; during 111th Congress, oversaw merger tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. KEN- matic brain injury, post-traumatic process resulting in elimination of needless NEDY) is recognized for 5 minutes. stress. The combat operations as we duplication of responsibilities, achievement of Mr. KENNEDY. For those of you who know them may have been concluded administrative savings and enhanced security may be watching on your C–SPAN at officially, but their war is just begin- for the Capitol campus; home, you may wonder how it is that ning, their war against the disabling Passed H.R. 1299, 111th Cong. (became everything just has to be broken down symptoms of their service, of the cas- Pub. L. 111–145), clarifying sundry laws re- Republican versus Democrat, right ualties of their experience, fighting for lated to the administration of the United States versus left. I think there is one special us, saving our country, saving this Capitol Police and streamlining USCP oper- interest group in our country that world from more 9/11s. ations;

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It’s very sim- tion of a return-to-work program that transi- Require implementation of Performance ple, and it’s very real, and that’s really tions injured employees’ return to appropriate Based Budgeting at the Library of Congress. what we are supposed to have here. work with a requirement that claimants provide Merge the Government Printing Office Police One of our jobs, as guardians of this updated medical reports; the Smithsonian esti- with the United States Capitol Police. document called the Constitution, and mates potential savings of nearly $2.1 million The Committee will also continue its over- this system we call the United States in workers’ compensation costs; sight of the Legislative Branch and continually of America, and its Federal Govern- Strengthened accountability for personal work to identify opportunities to reduce waste, ment, one of the things we have a re- property at the Smithsonian Institution by re- fraud, abuse and mismanagement in the oper- sponsibility to do is we have a respon- quiring the agency to initiate regular inven- ations of our agencies. sibility to stay in check and balance on tories, leading to reduced agency spending to f the other part of the three branches of replace lost or stolen items; the government. The judiciary has got REPUBLIC CREATED FOR UNITED Disapproved Library of Congress plan to checks and balances on both the execu- STATES spend nearly $20 million for a new book-con- tive and the legislative. The legislative veyor system, resulting in its cancellation; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under has checks and balances on the judici- Instructed the Library of Congress to de- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ary and the executive. The executive velop a cost-benefit analysis for all Information uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Texas adds checks and balances to the ap- Technology investments in excess of (Mr. CARTER) is recognized for 60 min- pointment process on the judiciary and $100,000 including developing of internal con- utes as the designee of the minority the legislative. trols to eliminate redundant hardware and soft- leader. So our Founding Fathers said not ware purchases across business units; Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I am only are we going to have these three Worked with the Inspector General of the happy to be here tonight. I guess every- branches of government, but it’s the House of Representatives to develop a cost- body is just really pleased to be back in responsibility of those branches to benefit analysis of the Chief Administrative Of- Washington, DC and having to leave make sure other branches aren’t going ficer’s joint effort with the Architect of the Cap- those wonderful districts we live in and haywire, because they come from the itol to deploy compact-fluorescent light bulbs come up to this place. place of government where the branch within House office buildings, revealing poten- But you know I am blessed. I live in of government went haywire all the tial savings of $1.18 million over ten years; Texas and I am glad to be here tonight time and they were fed up with auto- Instructed the Architect of the Capitol to de- so we can talk about something, again, cratic kings and the royalty of the var- velop and implement a procedure for assess- about a subject I have been talking ious nations that they had come from ing a tenant at the House Alternate Computing about in various degrees for about 19 to come across the oceans of the Facility for additional operating costs (e.g., months now and that is we do have a United States, and they wanted to electricity, facilities maintenance) properly rule of law that is the underpinning of make sure that nobody dominated, chargeable to the tenant under the terms of our society. We started, when we de- stepped on each other’s toes. the lease, revealing an additional amount of cided to create this great Republic, we I have been talking about the fact over $1 million due the taxpayer; started, decided that we would codify that all of this falls under that great For the fiscal years 2010 and 2011, con- that rule of law and one of the best category that we sort of envisioned, sulted with other congressional committees, written documents on the face of the now the world needs and adopts, and the Congressional Budget Office, and the Earth, I happen to have a little copy of that is the rule of law. A civil society President’s Office of Management and Budget it right here, in pocket size form, the cannot operate without rules, not only to reduce the number of printed copies of the Constitution of the United States. that police the society, but that the so- multi-volume President’s Budget and instead In this Constitution of the United ciety can count on as they move to substitute distribution of the CD–ROM States, we not only set out how the through commerce or through inter- version wherever appropriate, resulting in sav- newly formed union of the States action with other human beings to be ings to both the Executive branch and Con- would operate with a newly formed na- the rules that you play by. gress; and tional government, but it set out how Just like Americans love our games, Worked with the Government Printing Of- this body would operate, how the exec- baseball, basketball, football, not nec- fice’s Inspector General to block execution of utive branch would operate, how the essarily in that order, and other games, a contract for delivery of human-resources and judiciary would operate. we love our games, and we want to payroll-related services to certain elements of In my lifetime, I have been blessed by make sure, and we are the first ones to the agency instead of relying on GPO’s agen- my neighbors because we elect our jump up and scream, they are breaking cy-wide system, and encouraged the IG to re- judges as well as our Representatives. the rules, because you can’t play the double efforts to improve human resources’ In Texas, I have been blessed by my game without rules. This body here has performance across GPO. neighbors to serve in two branches of Among the Committee’s recommendations a real responsibility to create those our government, because with the basic for additional improvements are: rules. We write laws which are the Big Extend beyond 2013 the current authority Constitution of the United States es- Brothers, the rules, and we give rule- for levying of administrative fines by the Fed- tablishing a legislative branch, an ex- making authority to people, but au- eral Election Commission pursuant to Pub. L. ecutive branch and a judicial branch, thority comes from this Congress. 110–433; all the States basically follow that So having that glue the whole soci- Strengthen the Speaker’s new travel rules same general guideline and now, ety, now you ask me well, yes, that by requiring House committee chairmen to around the world, democracies that may sound good for America but not certify the existence of a bona-fide need for have sprung up from this longest lived everybody needs that. Well, let me ask foreign travel under the Mutual Security Act. democratic process called the United you something, if you are going to go Repeal the law (44 U.S.C. 723) requiring com- States Government, the Republic that make a deal with your neighbor over pilation and publication of memorial tribute vol- we created for the United States. Oth- the boundary line between your prop- umes in honor of deceased Representatives ers have, using various forms of democ- erty in some country in Central Amer- and Senators; racy, have followed the general pat- ica, and you are trying to make, to de- Repeal authority for printing of sundry gov- tern. termine where this boundary line is ernment publications now required by law but When we talk to a young kid like a, and you find out you don’t have any determined to be of little use or value, e.g., let’s say, an elementary school, kinder- rules about titles to property, so no- the ‘‘United States Treaties and Other Inter- garten, up to sixth-grade student, talk body really knows where the bound- national Agreements’’ authorized by 1 U.S.C. about the three branches of govern- aries are, how do you solve that prob- 112a; ment, you talk about the legislative lem? Reform Procurement practice of the Library branch that writes the laws, the execu- Well, you could solve it by whoever of Congress; tive branch that enforces the laws that had the biggest stick and go beat each Improve in-house technical support at the the legislature wrote and the judicial other’s brains out and whoever won Library of Congress and Government Printing branch, which enforces the law and in- will get to decide where the property

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No matter tree in my yard or is that tree in your statutes, and they tell you there are how well behaved the person is, they yard, between neighbors, and they things that are against the law. And are still breaking the law. As far as I’m don’t have to bash each other’s brains one of the things they tell you is it’s concerned, those are the laws, and we out over the issue. Now that may be against the law to enter the United must obey them. simplistic, but that’s about as easy as States without permission. As the former heads of the 9/11 Com- I can make it. Yet, believe me, people Now, in an attempt to get away from mission found in a recent report, immi- bash each other’s brains out if they my heritage, where I come from, I’m grants and domestic terrorists now don’t have a place to go to resolve from Texas. We have the largest pose a threat to the United States. To- something simple like that. All you amount of border of any State in the day’s terrorist is harder to identify, so have got to do is be a municipal court Union with the country of Mexico. We it is vital that DHS is proactive along judge in a city in Texas and you might have a long and sometimes rocky his- our borders. find out a little bit about that. tory as a State. And prior to being a There continues to be evidence that So my point is the reason we have State, as a Republic of Texas and, prior terrorist groups are collaborating with these rules is so that our society can to that, as a colony of Mexico, we have drug cartels along the U.S. border, as function in a civil manner, and the rea- a long and sometimes rocky history my colleague SUE MYRICK reported in a son we have responsibility to police up with the country of Mexico. But today, recent Washington Times article. This the other branches of government is to in today’s present 21st century, most is especially troubling given the rise of settle these debates. Texans, either born or those who have homegrown and immigrant terrorism moved there, consider the northern highlighted by the 9/11 Commission. b 1930 parts of Mexico like home. I mean we In recent weeks, several memos have And we have had these fights for a have a very, very solid, strong relation- been released or leaked outlining plans long time. They are part of our con- ship with the people of Mexico. for rewarding illegal immigrants. The stitutional law of the United States. This is not about Mexicans, or it’s first, a memo by the Bureau of Citizen- We have a poster here just on the not about Hispanics, or it’s not about ship and Immigration Services under Cherokee issue, and, whether or not to the Irish. There were people up here Homeland Security, detailed ways to the right or wrong of the Cherokee that wanted to free the Irish. It’s about grant mass amnesty to illegal immi- issue, this came down to a dispute be- the law. We have written laws that say grants without any kind of legislative tween the Supreme Court and the Ex- if you come into our country illegally action. At the core, this is a separation ecutive, the President. In this par- or if you overstay a visa that got you of powers issue. As you stated, it must ticular situation, Chief Justice Mar- here legally but when it expired you go through the legislative process. This shall, John Marshall, one of the most then had to leave and you didn’t leave, is an arrogant, in my opinion, an arro- famous, if not the most famous Chief if you did those things, then you have gant and dangerous alternative to hav- Justice of the Supreme Court, had broken our laws. Now, some people ing Congress act on the issue. ruled in a way that Andrew Jackson, think that is too strict; other people To grant amnesty to illegal immi- the President of the United States, think it is not strict enough. But the grants undermines our immigration didn’t like. And the big issue was Mar- bottom line is it has broken the law. laws and is a slap in the face to those shall has made his decision, now let The President of the United States, who go through the process of entering him enforce it. Barack Obama, in the very recent past, our country legally. And to do this by Now why is that something we ought by Executive order, basically decided skipping the legislative process, as the to start talking about? Because this is to tell the courts and the judicial sys- Department of Homeland Security the reverse situation of what I’m going tem established to enforce the immi- memo indicates, is wrong. It’s clearly to talk about tonight. The President of gration laws, the immigration judici- wrong. the United States is basically saying, ary system, that they were to ignore or Following the memo’s release, ‘‘I am not going to enforce the law. The dismiss, and they are dismissing ap- CANDICE MILLER and I wrote a letter to courts have determined what the law is proximately 17,000 cases that the ad- Secretary Napolitano demanding clari- and what the law means, but I’m not ministration has determined they fication and to see if this memo re- going to enforce it. I’m going to do it shouldn’t go forward on. flects the Department’s or the White my way.’’ Now, what does this do? A good House’s policy plans. The response was And basically, Worcester v. Georgia friend of mine has joined me today, Mr. basically a nonresponse, Mr. CARTER. settled that issue. The President of the BILIRAKIS from Florida, and he is one Another memo, highlighted by an ar- United States has the obligation, from of the people who stood up when all ticle in the Houston Chronicle—you his oath of office, to enforce the law. this happened and said what I have may have mentioned this—outlined the Andrew Jackson was famously stub- been saying on a lot of issues in this possibility of dismissing—and I think born, and it was a big problem in its House: Wait a minute. What is going you did mention this—17,000 deporta- time. on? What about the written rules? tion cases and releasing the offenders Now, one of the things I want to talk What about the immigration natu- into the United States. What kind of about today that I think worries me a ralization laws? precedent are we setting? lot about the rule of law is that various I believe Mr. BILIRAKIS is on the com- And a third idea from DHS involves Congresses over various years have mittee that is responsible for looking focusing on illegal immigrants who written a whole body of law concerning into those things. So I’m going to rec- commit more serious crimes; so, in the immigration and naturalization ognize my friend from Florida to make other words, getting them off and ig- laws of the United States of America. at least a small comment on how he noring those who commit ‘‘minor’’ in- These days, our media, in an attempt views this issue, starting off with the fractions. So, in other words, focus on to give their own definition to people’s issue of the President’s announcing the ones that committed the serious intents, the minute you want to start certain people, they would no longer crimes, but the ‘‘minor’’ infractions talking about issues like this, there is enforce the law against those people. will be let off. going to be somebody that is going to Mr. BILIRAKIS. Thank you, Mr. Again, what kind of a precedent are try to call you a racist or a bigot or CARTER. I appreciate it. we setting? whatever. I’m talking about the facts. With growing violence and drug traf- I have asked for hearings, Mr. We have a set of laws about immigra- ficking, Mr. CARTER, in Mexico and a CARTER, on this. I know you know this. tion. And I’m not talking about immi- homegrown terrorist threat, we have to And I serve on the Homeland Security

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I have not received one of the United States thinks he must ar- right way to declare a moratorium? so far. bitrarily grant what turns out to be a Well, the right way is to go to the Con- But these plans and memos aren’t de facto amnesty because his party gress, and with the Congress put forth the only actions the administration is controls this House and will until the the Congress declaring a moratorium taking to seemingly undermine immi- end of this year control this House. We and the President enforcing that mora- gration security. The administration still have weeks left on this session of torium. That is the way it is supposed has taken to suing State governments, Congress, and there is a possibility we to operate. If you read this little book, specifically the State of Arizona, for can come back after the elections and the Constitution of the United States, trying to enforce immigration laws. have another session of Congress before that is what it says. The administration needs to take the end of this year. If this immigra- This is not what we did. The Presi- real action, in my opinion. It needs to tion issue needs to be taken up, it dent of the United States unilaterally send more enforcement to the border. should have been taken up by the Con- said we are declaring a moratorium. He Sending a few hundred extra troops to gress. But there seems to be this idea was joined by his Secretary of Energy, the border is not enough to protect that the President of the United States I believe, but it was taken to court and 2,000 miles. has the type of powers that he can, a Federal judge overturned the Obama with the stroke of a pen, set aside con- administration’s initial 6 months of b 1940 tracts; and with the stroke of a pen set moratorium and rejected the govern- DHS needs to improve technology aside the laws of this country; and with ment’s bid to have the court challenge along the border to help the border the stroke of a pen ignore orders of our thrown out. The government lawyers agents police the terrain. And it needs court system. I just don’t think the argued that the lawsuit filed by several to improve its visa screening process. world or our laws allow the executive offshore service companies on the May Over the past several years, there branch to be able to do that. It is not 28 moratorium was moot because the have been multiple instances that dem- like this thing wasn’t telegraphed be- Interior Department imposed a new onstrate shortcomings in the visa fore. drilling moratorium. What is the Inte- screening process. I have sponsored leg- Recently, we had one of the worst oil rior Department? Is it a creation, is it islation to strengthen and ensure bet- spill disasters in the history of our a department of the Congress? Nope. It ter screening and monitoring of foreign country. And the President of the is a department of the executive students once they are in the country. United States declared at one time a branch of the Federal Government. DHS also identified several high-risk gulf-wide moratorium on drilling in Who appoints the Interior Secretary? areas around the world in the early the gulf. At that time, there were hun- The President of the United States ap- 2000s where we need visa security units dreds of drilling rigs in the Gulf of points with the advice and consent of to properly screen our applicants. We Mexico operating. And at that time, the Senate. That is how we get the have been very slow, and they have not both shallow water and deep water, head of the Interior Department. been implemented. There are between they shut it down by the President de- Now I can’t speak for the Interior 15 and 20 in place, out of several high- claring a moratorium. czar because the Interior czar doesn’t risk areas identified around the world. Now how do we learn how we do have to go through that vetting proc- Currently, less than a quarter, as I things in this country? We either read ess; he must answer only to the Presi- said, of the high-risk visa issuing loca- them in our laws, we are instructed in dent of the United States, but we have tions around the world have these visa the precedents that are set by the now approaching 40 czars, and I don’t security units, and I think that is un- courts, and we ought to look at the his- know what they do except draw a pay- acceptable as well. tory of how we operated in the past. check. But they answer to the Presi- I also have introduced legislation to That would make common sense. So dent. But U.S. District Judge Martin expand a Coast Guard program that before we look at whether the Presi- Feldman rejected that argument, say- collects biometric information on dent overstepped his individual author- ing the second moratorium arguably interdicted aliens and checks to make ity by declaring a moratorium, the fashions no substantial changes from sure that they have not repeatedly question would come, has anybody that the first. tried to enter the country. I believe was President of the United States ever Now, when a judge grants an injunc- that is currently in the Senate. It was declared a moratorium on drilling be- tion and says, one side over the other, passed in the House, and it is waiting fore? And the answer is, yes. His name this side is right to seek relief from the for action in the Senate. was Richard Nixon, a Republican. court in the form of an injunctive proc- Congress can prevent States from Now let’s look at how Richard Nixon ess, and you are enjoined, you are issuing driver’s licenses to illegal went about getting a moratorium to stopped from doing the behavior you aliens, stop birthright citizenship, and stop drilling off the coast of California. were doing. And that is basically what end funding for sanctuary cities. We Did he make an individual dictate from this court said to the President of the also need to strengthen interior en- his own pen and say, I hereby declare United States. It said you can’t do this. forcement and penalize employers who you can no longer drill? No. What did But they did it anyway. Where that is hire illegal immigrants. he do? He went to the Congress of the in the court system, I don’t know. But There are many measures that Con- United States and said to the Congress, it is blatantly standing forward. Not gress or DHS can take to help secure we need to have a ban or moratorium only is it bypassing the legislative our borders and protect the country. on drilling off the coast of California. process, which is the normal way by But the amnesty plans Mr. CARTER has And this deliberative body held hear- precedent to get a moratorium on drill- outlined tonight are not the right way ings, I assume. I haven’t delved into it ing in America, because that is the way to go, and frankly stand on shaky con- that much, but I do know that the Con- it has been done in the past, but then stitutional ground. gress and the President issued a mora- when the court says hey, you can’t do I thank you, Mr. CARTER, and I torium on drilling off the coast of Cali- it, they did it anyway. And now by pledge to continue working with you fornia. And to my knowledge, that playing regulatory games and giving on this issue. moratorium is still in place. And favors to some and maybe not favors to Mr. CARTER. Thank you, and I re- whether or not it was tested in the others, and I don’t know anything claim my time. court systems, I have no idea. But I about that part of the game playing; I The point is legislation is the proper would assume it was, because if there know that some people seem to be get- way for us to deal with this problem. was anybody drilling at the time, they ting permits and some people seem to This Congress is the place where we probably felt like their contract rights be not getting permits, and whether or make decisions on how we change our were stepped on. And I am sure the not there is a moratorium in shallow

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So, even though somebody House of Representatives is filled with Rights Council and arguing that a law walks in here and shoots everybody in a person who represents at this time in the State of Arizona should be taken this room on national television, that 652,000 Americans. So that person before some body that should have no person is still innocent until a court speaks for and votes for 652,000 Ameri- authority over this country, and says he’s guilty. cans. If a choice is going to be made to they’ll ask them to call us human So you’re saying we’re going to go shut down the production of approxi- rights violators and call the State of after criminal aliens. If you’re going to mately 20 percent of the oil and gas Arizona human rights violators. They call them ‘‘criminal aliens,’’ they have production a year in the United States, have also taken the State of Arizona to to be convicted by a court. Now, if they which is what the gulf produces, ap- court for a law that they wrote, which are convicted by a court, it’s a pretty proximately 20 percent, then the Amer- tracks almost identically a Federal law good chance they’re in prison. ican people probably would think this that the Department of Homeland Se- Now, let me ask you—and you don’t could have an effect on jobs, that it curity is supposed to be enforcing but have to be a legal scholar; you don’t could have an effect on the cost of fuel is not. Therefore, Arizona got tired of have to be a former judge; you don’t and that it could have an effect on the invasion of their State and said, if even have to have ever served on a their standard of living. It may be they the Feds aren’t going to enforce this jury. By just using the good old Amer- would like their Members of Congress law, then we’ll write it just like the ican commonsense, if all of the crimi- to be able to have something to say Federal law, and we’ll ask our folks to nal aliens—or let’s just say 95 percent about shutting down 20 percent of the enforce it because somebody has got to of those convicted of a crime as crimi- production of petroleum and natural stand up for the people of Arizona. nal aliens are in jail or are in prison, gas in the United States. I’m not here to debate that. I’m here how hard are they to find? I mean is it Especially in light of a recession, I just to point out that all of this type of really a task to find out where they would think they would want their in- thinking comes down to the concept are? dividual Members of Congress to be that the executive branch of the gov- I come from Williamson County in very vocal about how their Representa- ernment can do what it wants to. It Texas. We have a great big jail in tives have represented them and would doesn’t have to consult with Congress. Williamson County. I promise you that ask, What’s this going to do to my job? Sure, Congress wrote laws which state you can pick up the phone and call our What’s this going to do to this econ- it’s illegal to come into this country great sheriff and ask, Sheriff, how omy? How much is this going to hurt without permission, but we think that many convicted illegal aliens have you us? How much more dependent is it there are at least 17,000 first-time got in your jail? going to put us on foreign oil? With cases. There may be more. Though, He’ll say, I can give you a list of peo- these questions, that’s why Nixon went starting with around 17,000 people, ple I think are illegal, but I haven’t to Congress for a moratorium, because we’re just going to decide to dismiss asked them. the people in Congress spoke for the the cases against them. So let’s just assume that the sheriff’s people of the United States. That’s the Now let’s think about that. There is wise ideas are even inaccurate a little way it’s set up. The House of Rep- a judicial process where the folks who bit. You’re still going to pick up a resentatives represents the people. come into this country illegally get number of them. How hard is it to We didn’t go through that process for caught. There is a judicial process that catch them? Go to the jail; go to their this moratorium. We had the White can determine whether or not they cells; unlock the doors and take them. House and President Barack Obama ba- should be deported from this country. That’s how hard it is to catch them. sically declare a moratorium. It’s very similar to the judicial process They’re in custody. They’ve dedicated You will do what I say. You will not you’re all familiar with in this House the entire program of ICE to one propo- drill in the gulf. and all over the country about what sition—deporting illegal aliens who are The court said, You can’t do that, goes on in the courtroom. criminals. They don’t have to go out partner. You have a trier of fact who deter- and chase anybody. They’ve got them So then he had the Interior Depart- mines what the facts are in the case, all incarcerated. ment saying, You can’t drill in the and you have law that is written and gulf. I assume the concept behind the precedents that are established which b 2000 Interior Department is that the leases tell you what the remedies are to re- It’s not that hard, but that’s what that they were drilling on were Inte- solve the issue. Then there is a trier of the target is for this year. And it rior leases. That’s the way I under- fact, the trier of the law, who comes up sounds great on television, but the stand it. with a resolution of the issue. Whether truth is, I think anybody that is a nor- Then wait a minute. If you paid for it be an immigration judge or whether mal American wouldn’t even consider that lease and if part of the contract it be a Federal district judge, there is releasing somebody that has been to you made with the government was, if an issue that is resolved. prison for some serious crime. Of you paid them money for their lease— True, true, the prosecution can dis- course if you have the chance to deport sometimes millions of dollars for a miss a case, but to have the executive them, you want to deport them; but lease—and then you went out there and branch of the government direct the here’s something that’s kind of inter- drilled on that lease and you didn’t Justice Department, which is sup- esting: there is a sector of the border— find any oil, the Interior Department posedly our lawyer, to randomly dis- and the Homeland folks and the border would kind of say, Well, better luck miss cases and then make the state- patrol divide the areas up by sectors, next time. Thanks for your million ment ‘‘we’re only going after criminal and this is called the Del Rio sector. bucks. If you find oil, then the Interior aliens,’’ well, let me tell you something And in the Del Rio sector, we started a Department is supposed to say, Well, about criminal aliens so you’ve got a thing called Operation Streamline with congratulations. Although, there are really clear picture of this. I have tried the cooperation of the judges and the those in this body who would say, Wait to talk with the Homeland Security courts and the prosecutors. And let me a minute. Wait a minute. Now, if Department about this because I hap- tell you, this isn’t easy, it’s hard work, you’ve found oil, you’ve got to give us pen to serve on the Appropriations and these people are to be commended more money; but the laws of contracts Committee for Homeland Security. for what they do. have something to do with that—once If your definition of a ‘‘criminal But they set up a process that those again, the rule of law. alien’’ is someone who is a felon, then people caught coming across our border

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.068 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6657 in the Del Rio section of the border sioned giving that kind of power to any the offshoots of this document lies the would go before a judge and have a individual person or even to any power of the people who serve up here hearing, every one of them. Now, you branch of the government. in Washington, DC and around the say why is that a big deal? Well, be- And I think we have reason to show country. So this is serious stuff we are cause the President of the United real concern when we read something talking about, the rule of law, and it’s States and the Homeland Security De- like this in the Houston Chronicle: stuff we ought to worry about. partment just declared 17,000 people ‘‘Culling the immigration court system Finally, I want to say that the really will never go before a judge, not on dockets of noncriminals started in ear- sad thing that is being reported in that issue. Unless they re-file the nest in Houston about a month ago and some of these newspaper articles is cases—which is done with prejudice so has stunned local immigration attor- that this is deferred action, which real- they can come back and re-file the neys.’’ I’m sure it stunned them be- ly concerns me for those of us who cases—but unless they re-file the cases, cause they are no longer going to get a have been trying to actually come up these people will never answer to a fee. But in addition to that, they got with real solutions to be fair and yet be court. benefits they never even sought be- just to all Americans, and just have But why would you want them to an- cause they weren’t seeking dismissals. possibly one of the tools that could swer to a court, courts are so crowded? They were seeking probably things have been used by this Congress estab- Sure, but some judges who are willing like—well, I won’t go into that—other lished by the written document called to work hard to do what’s right by the remedies in the court. They got the the law, possibly taken away from us law in the Del Rio sector have made cases dismissed without even knowing because of the bad taste it’s going to the Del Rio sector the least border- they were going to be dismissed, and leave in the American public’s mouth. crossed area on the border. Why? Be- they are as confused as everybody else I’m very concerned about that be- cause there is something about looking is. cause, quite honestly, it was one of the a judge straight in the eye and they Now, I’m not saying it wasn’t done possible solutions we could deal with. tell you, Sir, or madam, you have vio- for the right reason. I don’t know why But I’m not going to go into that other lated the laws of the United States by it was done. I don’t know who makes than to say I hope that when we do fi- coming across our border, that makes the random pick of 17,000 people out of nally sit down and do a compassionate those people say I’m not going to see 20 million. Who makes that choice? Is solution to the immigration problem that judge again, I’m going to cross that the choice that one individual we that takes into consideration not only someplace else. need to have make? It is the immigra- the invading immigrants, but takes Now, maybe we should be setting up tion czar that decides who gets that into consideration the rest of the coun- a system like that to cover our whole and who doesn’t? Or is it the Secretary try that it has invaded to come up with border, maybe that would help a whole of Homeland Security? Or is it the a solution to this problem, that we lot, and we should provide the re- President of the United States? And haven’t in some way, by the actions of sources to do it. under what authority do they have the the White House, tainted one method But the real point comes back to at right to do this? And is it the kind of that might have been used to start to least 17,000 people will never look that world you want to live in where one correct some portion of the problem. judge in the eye based upon the actions person has the ability to make a deci- b 2010 of the Obama administration. And sion that basically sidesteps the judi- some of those people may have gone cial system in the country because Finally let me say, the reason there’s back across and applied to come in le- they like you? Or whatever they do; we passion in my State on this issue is be- gally. We are the only country in the don’t know why they did it. cause more people died in the war run world that brings in 1 million for- Do we want the President of the by the cartels across the border. Right eigners a year into our country ille- United States coming into the judicial across the border, a hundred yards gally. There isn’t anybody who can system of the country and saying, you from American citizens who live match us; nobody can even come close know what? We’ve got so many crimi- among the border, there have been, I in the entire world. The United States nal cases pending, they are just too think it’s something like 25,000 people opens our doors to 1 million people crowded, the docket, we’re going to dis- murdered, which is way more than the that follow the rules and come into miss all but the murder cases because casualty rate for our forces in Iraq and this country, yet you can call it com- we really think the only thing that is Afghanistan. passion, but it is random compassion. really serious is murder. So wipe out Police officers and police officials, Who said these people, determined by the rest. I mean, that seems ridicu- mayors, anyone who stands up and the White House, are more deserving of lous—and it is ridiculous—but at what says, ‘‘We ought to enforce the law compassion than these people over here point does that authority, not granted over here,’’ is killed, maimed, butch- because we’ve got, according to most of by any other source to one man, what ered, beheaded. And anarchy reigns— the estimates, between 12 and 20 mil- curtails it unless we ask about it and not because of the good intention of lion of these people in our country? So we ask what law allows this to happen? the Mexican Government; because of who decides we pick 17,000? And are we Who gets to make these decisions to the evil that permeates the lawlessness starting a policy that everybody that circumvent the written law of the on the Mexican-U.S. border. is awaiting a hearing in an immigra- United States and why do they get that And we have to be concerned about tion court will just be excused. Is that decision-making process? what’s happening on our borders. All of the new policy? So 17 is just a start? There may be a good answer; I us in this country have to be con- Well, I don’t know, we don’t have an haven’t heard one. And those who have cerned, because that evil is there, and answer to that. questioned it in the press and those it’s just, in Texas, a swim across the But the real question we have to be who have questioned it with letters, river away; in Arizona or New Mexico, concerned about is, who made the exec- such as Mr. BILIRAKIS and MARSHA it’s one footstep away from being in utive branch so independent to operate BLACKBURN—another great Member of one of our States and then across the that they can shut down things like Congress—have asked that question country. And some of these drug gangs drilling in the gulf and turn loose peo- and it’s my understanding have not re- now have agents in every major and ple who have pending court cases on ceived any answers. By what authority minor city in this country. MS–13 and their say so without any consultation is this done? other gangs like that, the study shows or action by the legislative branch of And I may be the only voice talking they have spread across the Nation. the government or any declaration for here tonight, but every country ought So when we’re talking about, yes, enforcement by the judicial branch of to have somebody and every State we’ve got lots of issues that have to do the government? I think that’s a rule- ought to have somebody standing up with good folks who live good lives and of-law question that we in this House and asking these questions because the they’re here illegally, we need to work ought to be talking about. I don’t only supreme authority other than God on that. But don’t ever forget, if you think, when we wrote this Constitution Almighty is this Constitution of the give up a portion of the law, you could of the United States, we ever envi- United States. In this document and lose it all. And when you lose it all,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.071 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 who’s going to stand between you and Mr. BISHOP of Utah, for 5 minutes, United States Court of Appeals Building in the bad guys? September 16. Atlanta, Georgia, as the ‘‘John C. Godbold And that’s why we’ve got to keep Mr. MCCLINTOCK, for 5 minutes, Federal Building’’. H.R. 5552. To amend the Internal Revenue talking about the rule of law is the today. Code of 1986 to require that the payment of glue that holds our society together. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, for 5 minutes, the manufacturers’ excise tax on rec- And if we give it up, whether it is for today and September 15. reational equipment be paid quarterly and to what is viewed today as a compas- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, for 5 min- provide for the assessment by the Secretary sionate, goodwill reason or not, if we utes, today. of the Treasury of certain criminal restitu- tion. give up the strength of the law that f keeps our society together, we weaken H.R. 5872. To provide adequate commit- our society. And then ultimately those ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ment authority for fiscal year 2010 for guar- anteed loans that are obligations of the Gen- people who would do you harm through Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the eral and Special Risk Insurance Funds of the violence and terror will be able to con- House, reported and found truly en- Department of Housing and Urban Develop- trol the world we live in. rolled a bill of the House of the fol- ment. That’s why our soldiers go to war to lowing title, which was thereupon H.R. 5981. To increase the flexibility of the fight across the ocean to prevent that signed by the Speaker on August 10, Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- from happening in our country and to 2010: ment with respect to the amount of pre- help countries where it is happening to miums charged for FHA single family hous- H.R. 1586. An act to modernize the air traf- ing mortgage insurance, and for other pur- establish rule of law so they can pre- fic control system, improve the safety, reli- poses. vent the destruction of their society. ability, and availability of transportation by H.R. 2097. To require the Secretary of the That’s why great American soldiers go air in the United States, provide for mod- Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of fight those wars. That’s why we have ernization of the air traffic control system, the bicentennial of the writing of the Star- the police force and the fire depart- reauthorize the Federal Aviation Adminis- Spangled Banner, and for other purposes. tration, and for other purposes. ment and all of these other depart- H.R. 5278. To designate the facility of the ments that protect us. Also, Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the United States Postal Service located at 405 But if you take away the tools by House, reported and found truly en- West Second Street in Dixon, Illinois, as the rolled a bill of the House of the fol- ‘‘President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office some group deciding we can just, by Building’’. the stroke of a pen, eliminate a certain lowing title, which was thereupon H.R. 5395. To designate the facility of the bunch of rules we don’t like, where signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. United States Postal Service located at 151 does it stop? HOYER, on August 12, 2010: North Maitland Avenue in Maitland, Florida, This is a serious issue of the rule of H.R. 6080. An act making emergency sup- as the ‘‘Paula Hawkins Post Office Build- law. I raise it for discussion among the plemental appropriations for border security ing’’. Members of this House and among the for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, f and for other purposes. people of this country. Is this the way ADJOURNMENT we make it better for our lives? f Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I move I yield back the balance of my time. BILLS PRESENTED TO THE that the House do now adjourn. f PRESIDENT The motion was agreed to; accord- LEAVE OF ABSENCE Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the ingly (at 8 o’clock and 15 minutes By unanimous consent, leave of ab- House reports that on July 30, 2010 she p.m.), the House adjourned until to- sence was granted to: presented to the President of the morrow, Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 10 a.m. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida United States, for his approval, the fol- (at the request of Mr. BOEHNER) for lowing bills. f today on account of personal medical H.R. 5874. Making supplemental appropria- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, reasons. tions for the United States Patent and ETC. Mr. CULBERSON (at the request of Mr. Trademark Office for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive BOEHNER) for today on account of fam- H.R. 5900. To amend the Internal Revenue communications were taken from the ily medical reasons. Code of 1986 to extend the funding and ex- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: f penditure authority of the Airport and Air- 8728. A letter from the Director, Regu- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED way Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United latory Review Group, Deaprtment of Agri- States Code, to extend airport improvement culture, transmitting the Department’s final By unanimous consent, permission to program project grant authority and to im- rule — Dairy Product Price Support Pro- address the House, following the legis- prove airline safety, and for other purposes. gram and Dairy Indemnity Payment Pro- lative program and any special orders H.R. 4380. To amend the Harmonized Tariff gram (RIN: 0560-AH88) received July 30, 2010, heretofore entered, was granted to: Schedule of the United States to modify pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- (The following Members (at the re- temporarily certain rates of duty, and for mittee on Agriculture. other purposes. quest of Ms. WOOLSEY) to revise and ex- 8729. A letter from the Congressional Re- tend their remarks and include extra- Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the view Coordinator, Department of Agri- House reports that on August 10, 2010 culture, transmitting the Department’s final neous material:) rule — Asian Longhorned Beetle; Quar- Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the fol- antined Area and Regulated Articles [Docket Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. No.: APHIS-2010-0004] received July 21, 2010, Mr. SABLAN, for 5 minutes, today. lowing bills. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. H.R. 1586. To modernize the air traffic con- mittee on Agriculture. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, for 5 trol system, improve the safety, reliability, 8730. A letter from the Director, Regu- minutes, today. and availability of transportation by air in latory Review Group, Department of Agri- the United States, provide for modernization culture, transmitting the Department’s final Mr. KENNEDY, for 5 minutes, today. of the air traffic control system, reauthorize rule — Voluntary Public Access and Habitat (The following Members (at the re- the Federal Aviation Administration, and for Incentive Program (RIN: 0560-AH98) received quest of Mr. MCCLINTOCK) to revise and other purposes. July 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. extend their remarks and include ex- H.R. 511. To authorize the Secretary of Ag- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- traneous material:) riculture to terminate certain easements culture. Mr. POE of Texas, for 5 minutes, held by the Secretary on land owned by the 8731. A letter from the Congressional Re- today, September 15, 16 and 21. Village of Caseyville, Illinois, and to termi- view Coordinator, Department of Agri- Mr. JONES, for 5 minutes, today, Sep- nate associated contractual arrangements culture, transmitting the Department’s final tember 15, 16 and 21. with the Village. rule — Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and Analo- H.R. 3509. To reauthorize State agricul- gous Products and Patent Term Restoration; Mr. GOHMERT, for 5 minutes, Sep- tural mediation programs under title V of Nonsubstantive Amendments [Docket No.: tember 15. the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987. APHIS-2009-0069] received July 14, 2010, pur- Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, H.R. 4275. To designate the annex building suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- today, September 15 and 16. under construction for the Elbert P. Tuttle mittee on Agriculture.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.073 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6659 8732. A letter from the Administrator, De- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0474; FRL-8838-9] re- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the final rule — Black Stem Rust; Additions of ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department’s final rule — Irish Potatoes Rust-Resistant Varieties [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Grown in Colorado; Relaxation of Handling APHIS-2010-0035] received August 4, 2010, pur- culture. Regulation for Area No. 3 [Doc. No.: AMS- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8752. A letter from the Director, Regu- FV-08-0115; FV09-948-2 FIR] received July 28, mittee on Agriculture. latory Management Division, Environmental 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 8743. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Committee on Agriculture. latory Review Group, Department of Agri- cy’s final rule — N-alkyl (C8-C18) Primary 8733. A letter from the Administrator, De- culture, transmitting the Department’s final Amines and Acetate Salts; Exemption from partment of Agriculture, transmitting the rule — Wheat and Oilseed Programs; Durum the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ- Department’s final rule — Kiwifruit Grown Wheat Quality Program (RIN: 0560-AH72) re- OPP-2009-0046; FRL-8836-4] received August in California; Order Amending Marketing ceived July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Order No. 920 [Doc. No.: AO-FV-08-0174; AMS- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- the Committee on Agriculture. FV-08-0085; FV08-920-3] received July 28, 2010, culture. 8753. A letter from the Director, Regu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8744. A letter from the Director, Extra- latory Management Division, Environmental mittee on Agriculture. mural Agreements Division, Department of Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 8734. A letter from the Director, Regu- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s cy’s final rule — Prohydrojasmon, propyl-3- latory Review Group, Department of Agri- final rule — General Administrative Policy oxo-2-pentylcyclo-pentylacetate; Temporary culture, transmitting the Department’s final for Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreements Exemption From the Requirement of a Tol- rule — Conservation Reserve Program (RIN: (RIN: 0518-AA03) received August 18, 2010, erance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0048; FRL-8839-4] 0560-AH80) received August 13, 2010, pursuant pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mittee on Agriculture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Agriculture. 8745. A letter from the Program Develop- culture. 8735. A letter from the Administrator, De- ment and Regulatory Analysis, Department 8754. A letter from the Director, Regu- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- latory Management Division, Environmental Department’s final rule — National Sheep ment’s final rule — Special Evaluation As- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Industry Improvement Center [Doc. No.: sistance for Rural Communities and House- cy’s final rule — 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid; AMS-LS-08-0064] received July 28, 2010, pur- holds Program (RIN: 0572-AC14) received Au- Time-Limited Tolerance, Technical Correc- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- gust 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0465; FRL-8831-6] re- mittee on Agriculture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- ceived June 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8736. A letter from the Administrator, De- culture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the 8746. A letter from the Director, Program culture. 8755. A letter from the Director, Regu- Department’s final rule — Irish Potatoes Development and Regulatory Analysis, latory Management Division, Environmental Grown in Washington; Temporary Change to Rural Development Utilities Program, De- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Handling Regulations and Reporting Re- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the cy’s final rule — Mevinphos; Proposed Data quirements [Doc. No.: AMS-FV-10-0052; FV10- Department’s final rule — Guarantees for Call-in Order for Pesticide Tolerance [EPA- 946-1IR] received July 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 Bonds and Notes Issued for Electrification or HQ-OPP-2010-0423 FRL-8835-7] received July U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Telephone Purposes (RIN: 0572-ZA06) re- 27, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to riculture. ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Agriculture. 8737. A letter from the Administrator, De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 8756. A letter from the Director, Regu- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the culture. latory Management Division, Environmental 8747. A letter from the Administrator, De- Department’s final rule — Pistachios Grown Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- partment of Transportation, transmitting in California, Arizona, and New Mexico; cy’s final rule — Halosulfuron-methyl; Pes- the Department’s final rule — Nectarines Modification of the Aflatoxin Regulations ticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0797; and Peaches Grown in California; Changes in [Doc. No.: AMS-FV-10-0031; FV10-983-1IR] re- FRL-8835-8] received July 29, 2010, pursuant ceived July 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarine to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- and Peaches [Doc. No.: AMS-FV-09-0090; Agriculture. culture. FV10-916/917-1 FIR] received July 28, 2010, 8757. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8738. A letter from the Administrator, De- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- latory Management Division, Environmental partment of Agriculture, transmitting the mittee on Agriculture. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Department’s final rule — Fresh Prunes 8748. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s final rule — Castor Oil, Ethoxylated, Grown in Designated Counties in Washington latory Management Division, Environmental Dioleate; Tolerance Exemption [EPA-HQ- and in Umatilla County, OR; Suspension of Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- OPP-2010-0232; FRL-8835-3] received July 29, Reporting and Assessment Requirements cy’s final rule — Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), a- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the [Doc. No.: AMS-FV-10-0054; FV10-924-2IR] re- isotridecyl-w-methoxy; Exemption from the Committee on Agriculture. ceived July 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP- 8758. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 2009-0692; FRL-8830-6] received July 16, 2010, latory Management Division, Environmental culture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 8739. A letter from the Administrator, De- mittee on Agriculture. cy’s final rule — Pymetrozine; Regulation partment of Agriculture, transmitting the 8749. A letter from the Director, Regu- Denying NRDC’s Objections on Remand Department’s final rule — Raisins Produced latory Management Division, Environmental [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0190; FRL-8836-8] received From Grapes Grown in California; Final Free Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- August 2, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Reserve Percentages for 2009-10 Crop cy’s final rule — 2-propenoic acid, 2- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Natural (Sun-Dried) Seedless Raisins [Doc. methyl-, C12-16-alkyl esters, telomers with 1- culture. No.: AMS-FV-09-0075; FV10-989-1FIR] re- dodecanethiol, polyethylene-polypropylene 8759. A letter from the Director, Regu- ceived July 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. glycol ether with propylene glycol latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- monomethacrylate (1:1), and styrene 2,2’— Protection Agency, transmitting the Depart- culture. (1,2-diazenediyl)bis [2-methylbutanenitrile]; ment’s final rule — Acetamiprid, Mepiquat; 8740. A letter from the Administrator, De- Tolerance Exemption [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010- Order Denying NRDC’s Objections on Re- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the 0272; FRL-8837-5] received August 13, 2010, mand: Environmental Protection Agency Department’s final rule — Kiwifruit Grown pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0190; FRL-8836-7] received in California; Changes to District Boundaries mittee on Agriculture. August 2, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Doc. No.: AMS-FV-08-0085; FV08-920-3IR] re- 8750. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- ceived July 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. latory Management Division, Environmental culture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 8760. A letter from the Director, Regu- culture. cy’s final rule — 2-(2’hydroxy-3’, 5’-di-tert- latory Management Division, Environmental 8741. A letter from the Administrator, De- amylphenyl) benzotriazole and Phenol, 2-(2H- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the benzotriazole-2-yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methyl; Ex- cy’s final rule — 2-Propanol, 1,1’,1‘‘- Department’s final rule — National Organic emption from the Requirement of a Toler- nitrilotris-; Exemption from the Require- Program; Amendments to the National List ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0601 and EPA-HQ- ment of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0138; of Allowed and Prohibited Substances OPP-2008-0602; FRL-8836-3] received August FRL-8825-6] received July 21, 2010, pursuant (Crops) [Document Number: AMS-NOP-09- 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0081; TM-09-04 FR] (RIN: 0581-AC93) received the Committee on Agriculture. Agriculture. July 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8751. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8761. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental culture. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 8742. A letter from the Acting Congres- cy’s final rule — Diethylene Glycol (DEG); cy’s final rule — Trichoderma Hamatum Iso- sional Review Coordinator, Department of Exemption from the Requirement of a Toler- late 382; Exemption from the Requirement of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6660 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0407; FRL- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010; 8835-6] received July 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 quisition Regulation Supplement; Reporting to the Committee on Armed Services. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf 8785. A letter from the Under Secretary, riculture. Items that Contain Specialty Metals-Dele- Department of Defense, transmitting the De- 8762. A letter from the Director, Regu- tion of Obsolete Clause (DFARS Case 2009- partment’s notification of its intention to latory management Division, Environmental D024) received July 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 close the Defense commissary store at RAF Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fairford, United Kingdom; to the Committee cy’s final rule — Alkyl Alcohol Alkoxylate Armed Services. on Armed Services. Phosphate Derivatives; Exemption from the 8773. A letter from the Director, Defense 8786. A letter from the OSD Federal Reg- Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- ister Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, 2009-0131; FRL-8836-5] received August 18, partment of Defense, transmitting the De- transmitting the Department’s final rule — 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- TRICARE; Extended Care Health Option Committee on Agriculture. quisition Regulation Supplement; Excessive [DoD-2009-HA-0095] (RIN: 0720-AB33) received 8763. A letter from the Director, Regu- Pass-Through Charges (DFARS Case 2006- August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. latory Management Division, Environmental D057) received July 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Services. cy’s final rule — Mancozeb; Pesticide Toler- Armed Services. 8787. A letter from the OSD Federal Reg- ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0541; FRL-8841-1] 8774. A letter from the Under Secretary, ister Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Defense, transmitting a letter transmitting the Department’s final rule — 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- on the approved retirement of Lieutenant Civilian Health Care and Medical Program of culture. General Keith J. Stalder, United States Ma- the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); 8764. A letter from the Director, Regu- rine Corps, and his advancement to the grade TRICARE Retired Reserve for Members of latory Management Division, Environmental of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Retired Reserve [Docket ID: DoD-2010- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Committee on Armed Services. HA-0068] (RIN: 0720-AB39) received August 18, cy’s final rule — Flubendiamide; Pesticide 8775. A letter from the Under Secretary, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0099; FRL- Department of Defense, transmitting Fiscal Committee on Armed Services. 8836-2] received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 Year 2011 budget estimates for the Federal 8788. A letter from the OSD Federal Reg- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Funded Research and Development Center, ister Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, riculture. pursuant to Public Law 111-118, section transmitting the Department’s final rule — 8765. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8026(e); to the Committee on Armed Services. TRICARE: Diabetic Education [DOD-2009- latory Management Division, Environmental 8776. A letter from the Under Secretary, HA-0094] (RIN: 0720-AB32) received August 18, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Department of Defense, transmitting a letter 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the cy’s final rule — 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; on the approved retirement of Lieutenant Committee on Armed Services. Exemption from the Requirement of a Toler- General Kenneth W. Hunzeker, United States 8789. A letter from the OSD Federal Reg- ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2002-0185; FRL-8838-3] re- Army, and his advancement to the grade of ister Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, ceived August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. lieutenant general on the retired list; to the transmitting the Department’s final rule — 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Committee on Armed Services. TRICARE; Elimination of Voluntary culture. 8777. A letter from the Under Secretary, Disenrollment Lock-Out [Docket ID: DOD- 8766. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Department of Defense, transmitting author- 2009-HA-0097] (RIN: 0720-AB35) received Au- Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- ization of Colonel Scott L. Dennis, United gust 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final States Air Force, to wear the authorized in- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed rule — Funding and Fiscal Affairs, Loan signia of the grade of brigadier general; to Services. Policies and Operations, and Funding Oper- the Committee on Armed Services. 8790. A letter from the OSD Federal Reg- ations; Capital Adequacy; Capital Compo- 8778. A letter from the Under Secretary, ister Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, nents-Basel Accord Tier 1 and Tier 2 (RIN: Department of Defense, transmitting a letter transmitting the Department’s final rule — 3052-AC61) received July 19, 2010, pursuant to on the approved retirement of Vice Admiral TRICARE: Changes Included in the National 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Jeffrey A. Wieringa, United States Navy, and Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Agriculture. his advancement to the grade of vice admiral 2007; Improvements to Descriptions of Cancer 8767. A letter from the Chairman and Chief on the retired list; to the Committee on Screening for Women [DOD-2008-HA-0025; Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- Armed Services. 0720-AB20] received August 18, 2010, pursuant tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 8779. A letter from the Under Secretary, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rule — Loan Policies and Operatons; Lending Department of Defense, transmitting author- Armed Services. and Leasing Limits and Risk Management ization of 4 officers to wear the authorized 8791. A letter from the Director, Defense [6705-01-P] (RIN: 3052-AC60) received July 30, insignia of the grade of major general; to the Procurement and Acquisition, Department of 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services. Defense, transmitting the Department’s final Committee on Agriculture. 8780. A letter from the Under Secretary, rule — Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- 8768. A letter from the Chairman and CEO, Department of Defense, transmitting the De- tion Supplement; Acquisition of Commercial Farm Credit Administration, transmitting partment’s quarterly report entitled, ‘‘Ac- Items (DFARS Case 2008-D011) received Au- the Administration’s final rule — Registra- ceptance of contributions for defense pro- gust 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion of Mortgage Loan Originators (RIN: grams, projects, and activities; Defense Co- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed 3052-AC52) received August 13, 2010, pursuant operation Account,’’ for the period ending Services. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on June 30, 2010, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2608; to 8792. A letter from the Director, Defense Agriculture. the Committee on Armed Services. Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- 8769. A letter from the Administrator, En- 8781. A letter from the Under Secretary, partment of Defense, transmitting the De- vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- Department of Defense, transmitting Inven- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- ting a report of a violation of the tory Lists for the Department of Defense quisition Regulation Supplement; Inflation Antideficiency Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. Agency and Activities pursuant to section Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresh- 1351; to the Committee on Appropriations. 2330a Title 10 of the U.S. Code as amended by olds (DFARS Case 2009-D003) (RIN: 0750-AG41) 8770. A letter from the Under Secretary, Section 807 of the National Defense Author- received July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Defense, transmitting a re- ization Act of Fiscal Year 2009; to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed port detailing an Average Procurement Unit mittee on Armed Services. Services. Cost and a Program Acquisition Unit Cost 8782. A letter from the Under Secretary, 8793. A letter from the Director, Defense breach for the Chemical Demilitarization- Department of Defense, transmitting a letter Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternative on the approved retirement of Vice Admiral partment of Defense, transmitting the De- (ACWA) Program, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Melvin G. Williams, United States Navy, and partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- 2433(e)(1); to the Committee on Armed Serv- his advancement to the grade of vice admiral quisition Regulation Supplement; Manage- ices. on the retired list; to the Committee on ment of Unpriced Change Orders (DFARS 8771. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Armed Services. Case 2008-D034) (RIN: 0750-AG27) received Au- ment of the Navy, Department of Defense, 8783. A letter from the Under Secretary, gust 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); transmitting the Secretary’s determination Department of Defense, transmitting a letter to the Committee on Armed Services. and findings that it is in the public interest on the approved retirement of General Kevin 8794. A letter from the ODS Federal Reg- to use other than competitive procedures for P. Chilton, United States Air Force, and his ister Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, a specific procurement, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. advancement on the retired list in the grade transmitting the Department’s final rule — 2304(c)(7); to the Committee on Armed Serv- of general; to the Committee on Armed Serv- TRICARE; Rare Diseases Definition [DOD- ices. ices. 2008-HA-0060] (RIN 0720-AB26) received Au- 8772. A letter from the Director, Defense 8784. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- gust 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- ment of Defense, transmitting a report in re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed partment of Defense, transmitting the De- sponse to Section 1230 of the National De- Services.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6661 8795. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 8807. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- the Corporation’s final rule — Final Rule Re- ment of the Army, transmitting the Depart- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- garding Amendment of the Temporary Li- ment’s annual report on recruiting incen- ting the Department’s final rule — Changes quidity Guarantee Program to Extend the tives for fiscal year 2009, pursuant to Public in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket Transaction Account Guarantee Program Law 109-163, section 681; to the Committee on ID: FEMA-2010-003] [Internal Agency Docket (RIN: 3064-AD37) received July 30, 2010, pur- Armed Services. No. FEMA-B-1102] received July 30, 2010, pur- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8796. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Financial Services. Department of the Navy, transmitting De- mittee on Financial Services. 8819. A letter from the Deputy to the termination and Findings for Authority to 8808. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Cor- Award a Single Source Delivery and Task partment of Homeland Security, transmit- poration, transmitting the Corporation’s Order Contract, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. ting the Department’s final rule — Changes final rule — Deposit Insurance Regulations; 2304a(d) Public Law 110-181, section 843; to in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket Permanent Increase in Standard Coverage the Committee on Armed Services. ID: FEMA-2010-0003] [Internal Agency Docket Amount; Advertisement of Membership; 8797. A letter from the Director, Naval Re- No. FEMA-B-1099] received July 30, 2010, pur- International Banking; Foreign Banks (RIN: actors, transmitting copies of the Naval Nu- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 3064-AD61) received August 18, 2010, pursuant clear Propulsion Program’s latest report on mittee on Financial Services. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on environmental monitoring and radiological 8809. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- Financial Services. waste disposal, worker radiation exposure, partment of Homeland Security, transmit- 8820. A letter from the Chairman, Federal and occupational safety and health, as well ting the Department’s final rule — Changes Reserve System, transmitting the System’s as a report providing an overview of the Pro- in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket semiannual Monetary Policy Report, pursu- gram; to the Committee on Armed Services. ID: FEMA-2010-0003] [Internal Agency Docket ant to Public Law 106-569; to the Committee 8798. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- No. FEMA-B-1123] received July 30, 2010, pur- on Financial Services. partment of Health and Human Services, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8821. A letter from the Assistant to the transmitting the Department’s final rule — mittee on Financial Services. Board, Federal Reserve System, transmit- Final Flood Elevation Determinations 8810. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- ting the System’s final rule — Registration [Docket ID: FEMA-2010-0003] received August partment of Homeland Security, transmit- of Mortgage Loan Originators [Docket No.: 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ting the Department’s final rule — Changes R-1357] received August 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 the Committee on Financial Services. in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- 8799. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- ID: FEMA-2010-0003] [Internal Agency Docket nancial Services. partment of Health and Human Services, No. FEMA-B-1107] received July 30, 2010, pur- 8822. A letter from the General Counsel, transmitting the Department’s final rule — suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- National Credit Union Administration, Final Flood Elevation Determinations mittee on Financial Services. transmitting the Administration’s final rule [Docket ID: FEMA-2010-0003] received August 8811. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- — Technical Amendments received July 21, 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to partment of Homeland Security, transmit- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Committee on Financial Services. ting the Department’s final rule — Changes Committee on Financial Services. 8800. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket 8823. A letter from the general Counsel, Na- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- ID: FEMA-2010-0003] received July 30, 2010, tional Credit Union Administration, trans- ting the Department’s final rule — Suspen- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mitting the Administration’s final rule — sion of Community Eligibility [Docket ID: mittee on Financial Services. Chartering and Field of Membership for Fed- FEMA-2010-0003] [Internal Agency Docket 8812. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- eral Credit Unions (RIN: 3133-AD65) received No. FEMA-8137] received July 19, 2010, pursu- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ting the Department’s final rule — Suspen- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial on Financial Services. sion of Community Eligibility [Docket ID: Services. 8801. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- FEMA-2010-0003][Internal Agency Docket No. 8824. A letter from the Special Inspector partment of Homeland Security, transmit- FEMA-8139] received August 13, 2010, pursu- General, Office of the Special Inspector Gen- ting the Department’s final rule — Suspen- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee eral For The Troubled Asset Relief Program, sion of Community Eligibility [Docket ID: on Financial Services. transmitting the Office’s quarterly report on FEMA-2010-0003] [Internal Agency Docket 8813. A letter from the Associate General the actions undertaken by the Department No.: FEMA-8135] received July 19, 2010, pur- Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, De- of the Treasury under the Troubled Asset suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment of Housing and Urban Develop- Relief Program, the activities of SIGTARP, mittee on Financial Services. ment, transmitting the Department’s final and SIGTARP’S recommendations with re- 8802. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- rule — Conforming Changes to Applicant spect to operations of TARP, for the period partment of Homeland Security, transmit- Submission Requirements; Implementing ending June 30, 2010; to the Committee on Fi- ting the Department’s final rule — Changes Federal Financial Report and Central Con- nancial Services. in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket tractor Registration Requirements [Docket 8825. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- ID: FEMA-2010-0003] received July 20, 2010, No.: FR-5350-I-01] (RIN: 2501-AD50) received ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Commission’s ’’Major’’ final rule — Fa- mittee on Financial Services. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial cilitating Shareholder Director Nominations 8803. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- Services. [Release Nos.: 33-9136; 34-62764; IC-29384; File partment of Homeland Security, transmit- 8814. A letter from the Assistant Secretary No. S7-10-09] (RIN: 3235-AK27) received Sep- ting the Department’s final rule — Changes for Legislative Affairs, Department of the tember 1, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket Treasury, transmitting a report on Inter- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial ID: FEMA-2010-0003] [Internal Agency Docket national Financial Institutions; to the Com- Services. No.: FEMA-B-1129] received July 20, 2010, mittee on Financial Services. 8826. A letter from the transmitting the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8815. A letter from the Regulatory Spe- Department’s final rule — Office of Special mittee on Financial Services. cialist, LRA, Department of the Treasury, Education and Rehabilitative Services--Spe- 8804. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- transmitting the Department’s final rule — cial Demonstration Programs--Model Dem- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- Registration of Mortgage Loan Orginators onstration Project to Improve Outcomes for ting the Department’s final rule — Changes (RIN: 1557-AD23) recieved July 28, 2010, pur- Individuals Receiving Social Security Dis- in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ability Insurance (SSDI) Served by State Vo- ID: FEMA-2010-0003] [Internal Agency Docket mittee on Financial Services. cational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies Cata- No.: FEMA-B-1124] received July 20, 2010, 8816. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- log of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a Number: 84.235L received August 18, 2010, mittee on Financial Services. report on transaction involving U.S. exports pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8805. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- to Ireland pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the mittee on Education and Labor. partment of Homeland Security, transmit- Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; 8827. A letter from the Assistant General ting the Department’s final rule — Changes to the Committee on Financial Services. Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket 8817. A letter from the President and ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- ID: FEMA-2010-0003] received July 20, 2010, Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United ment’s final rule — National Institute on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- States, transmitting a report on trans- Disability and Rehabilitation Research mittee on Financial Services. actions involving U.S. exports to Egypt pur- (NIDRR)—-Disability and Rehabilitation Re- 8806. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- suant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Export-Import search Projects and Centers Program--Dis- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- Bank Act of 1945, as amended, pursuant to 12 ability Rehabilitation Research Project ting the Department’s final rule — Final U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Fi- (DRRP)—-International Exchange of Knowl- Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket ID: nancial Services. edge and Experts in Disability and Rehabili- FEMA-2010-0003] received July 30, 2010, pur- 8818. A letter from the Deputy to the tation Research Catalog of Federal Domestic suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Chairman for External Affairs, Federal De- Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133A-6 re- mittee on Financial Services. posit Insurance Corporation, transmitting ceived July 16, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

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A letter from the Assistant Secretary, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- (NIDRR)—-Disability and Rehabilitation Re- Engergy and Renewable Energy, Department ergy and Commerce. search Projects and Centers Program--Reha- of Energy, transmitting the Department’s 8848. A letter from the Deputy Assistant bilitation Research and Training Centers semi-annual Implementation Report on En- Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, (RRTCs)—-Effective Vocational Rehabilita- ergy Conservation Standards Activities, pur- Department of Justice, transmitting the De- tion (VR) Service Delivery Practices Catalog suant to Section 141 of the Energy Policy partment’s final rule — Exempt Chemical of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Act of 2005; to the Committee on Energy and Mixtures Containing Gamma-Butyrolactone Number: 84.133B-8 received July 16, 2010, pur- Commerce. [Docket No.: DEA-222F] (RIN: 1117-AA64) re- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8838. A letter from the Assistant General ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Education and Labor. Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 8829. A letter from the Assistant General ergy Efficiency, Department of Energy, Commerce. Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- transmitting the Department’s final rule — 8849. A letter from the Deputy Assistant ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, ment’s final rule — National Institute on Products: Test Procedure for Microwave Department of Justice, transmitting the De- Disability and Rehabilitation Research Ovens; Repeal of Active Mode Test Procedure partment’s final rule — Control of Imme- (NIDRR)—-Disability and Rehabilitation Re- Provisions [Docket No.: EERE-2010-BT-TP- diate Precursor Used in the Illicit Manufac- search Projects and Centers Program--Dis- 0022] (RIN: 1904-AC25) received July 23, 2010, ture of Fentanyl as a Schedule II Controlled ability Rehabilitation Research Project pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Substance [Docket No.: DEA-305F] (RIN: (DRRP)—-Center on Knowledge Translation mittee on Energy and Commerce. 1117-AB16) August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 (KT) for Employment Research (Center) 8839. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance ment of Health and Human Services, trans- ergy and Commerce. (CFDA) Number: 84.133A-5 received July 16, mitting fiscal year 2009 Performance Report 8850. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the to Congress for the Animal Generic Drug Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, User Fee Act; to the Committee on Energy Committee on Education and Labor. Department of Justice, transmitting the De- 8830. A letter from the Assistant General and Commerce. partment’s final rule — Removal of Thresh- 8840. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- olds for the List I Chemicals ment of Health and Human Services, trans- ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- Pseudoephedrine and Phenylpropanolamine mitting the annual financial report to Con- ment’s final rule — Smaller Learning Com- [Docket No.: DEA-296F] (RIN: 1117-AB10) re- gress required by the Medical Device User munities Program, Catalog of Federal Do- ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 mestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 84.215L 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and (MDUFMA), covering FY 2009; to the Com- received July 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. mittee on Energy and Commerce. 8851. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education 8841. A letter from the Deputy Director, Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, and Labor. Regulations Policy and Mangaement Staff, Department of Justice, transmitting the De- 8831. A letter from the Assistant General Department of Health and Human Services, partment’s final rule — Correction of Code of Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- transmitting the Department’s final rule — ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- Change of Address; Abbreviated New Drug Federal Regulations: Removal of Temporary ment’s final rule — Vocal Rehabilitation Applications; Technical Amendment [Docket Listing of Benzylfentanyl and Service Projects for American Indians with No.: FDA-2010-N-0010] received July 21, 2010, Thenylfentanyl as Controlled Substances Disabilities [Docket ID: ED-2009-OSERS-0008] pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [Docket No.: DEA-313F] (RIN: 1117-AB26) re- (RIN: 1820-AB63) received August 6, 2010, pur- mittee on Energy and Commerce. ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8842. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and mittee on Education and Labor. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Commerce. 8832. A letter from the Assistant General mitting the Department’s Fifth Annual Re- 8852. A letter from the Program Analyst, Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- port to Congress on Testing for Rapid Detec- Department of Transportation, transmitting ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- tion of Adulteration of Food; to the Com- the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule — ment’s final rule — National Institute on mittee on Energy and Commerce. Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emis- Disability and Rehabilitation Research 8843. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- sion Standards and Corporate Average Fuel (NIDRR)—-Disability and Rehabilitation Re- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Economy Standards; Final Rule [EPA-HQ- search and Training Centers (RRTCs)—-Cen- mitting report to Congress on the Backlog of OAR-2009-0472; FRL-9134-6; NHTSA-2009-0059] ter on Employment Policy and Measurement Postmarketing Requirements (PMRs) and (RIN: 2060-AP58; RIN 2127-AK50) received Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Postmarketing Commitments (PMCs); to the September 1, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (CFDA) Number: 84.133B-4 received August Committee on Energy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 8844. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Commerce. the Committee on Education and Labor. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- 8853. A letter from the Environmental Pro- 8833. A letter from the Acting Director, mitting the Department’s fiscal year 2009 tection Agency, Director, Regulatory Man- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Performance Report for the Animal Drug agement Divison, transmitting the Agency’s transmitting the Corporation’s final rule — User Fee Act; to the Committee on Energy final rule — Approval and Promulgation of Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Em- and Commerce. Implementation Plans; State of Iowa [EPA- ployer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Val- 8845. A letter from the Program Manager, R07-OAR-2010-0156; FRL-9170-6] received June uing and Paying Benefits received August 13, Department of Health and Human Services, 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the transmitting the Department’s final rule — the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee on Education and Labor. Interim Final Rules for Group Health Plans 8854. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8834. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to In- latory Management Division, Environmental ment of Energy, transmitting the Depart- ternal Claims and Appeals and External Re- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ment’s report outlining the status of the view Processes under the Patient Protection cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Exxon and Stripper Well oil overcharge funds and Affordable Care Act [OCIIO-9993-IFC] of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Texas; as of September 30, 2008, pursuant to Senate (RIN: 0991-AB70) received July 22, 2010, pursu- Revisions to Emissions Inventory Reporting Report 108-341 and the Department of the In- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Requirements and Conformity of General terior and Related Agencies Appropriations on Energy and Commerce. Federal Actions, Including Revisions Allow- Act of 2005; to the Committee on Energy and 8846. A letter from the Program Manager, ing Electronic Reporting Consistent with the Commerce. Department of Health and Human Services, Cross Media Electronic Reporting Rule 8835. A letter from the Assistant General transmitting the Department’s final rule — [EPA-R06-OAR-2007-0210; FRL-9177-4] re- Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- Medicaid Program and Children’s Health In- ceived July 16, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ergy Efficiency, Department of Energy, surance Program (CHIP); Revisions to the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and transmitting the Department’s final rule — Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control and Commerce. Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug- Payment Error Rate Measurememt Pro- 8855. A letter from the Director, Regu- Free Workplace Requirements (RIN: 1991- grams [CMS-6150-F] (RIN: 0938-AP69) received latory Management Division, Environmental AB93) received July 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 August 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and cy’s final rule — Elemental Mercury Used in ergy and Commerce. Commerce. Flow Meters, Natural Gas Manometers, and 8836. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 8847. A letter from the Deputy Director, Pyrometers; Significant New Use Rule [EPA- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, HQ-OPPT-2008-0483; FRL-8832-2] (RIN: 2070-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6663 AJ36) received July 16, 2010, pursuant to 5 Amendments to Existing Delaware SIP Reg- Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attain- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- ulations [EPA-R03-OAR-2009-0606; FRL-9186- ment [EPA-R04-OAR-2010-0134-201027; FRL- ergy and Commerce. 6] received August 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 9184-9] received August 2, 2010, pursuant to 5 8856. A letter from the Director, Regu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- latory Management Division, Environmental ergy and Commerce. ergy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 8865. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8873. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s final rule — Amendments to National latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pol- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- lutants: Area Source Standards for Prepared cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Feeds Manufacturing [EPA-HQ-OAR-2008- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Min- of Implementation Plans; Implementation 0080; FRL-9176-7] (RIN: 2060-AQ26) received nesota; [EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0035; FRL-9187-5] Plan Revision; State of New Jersey [EPA- July 16, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. received August 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. R02-OAR-2010-0161; FRL-9175-7] received Au- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and gust 2, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Commerce. Commerce. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8857. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8866. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8874. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cy’s final rule — Pyraclostrobin; Pesticide cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0528; FRL- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Pe- 8834-8] received July 16, 2010, pursuant to 5 Mexico; Revisions to Emissions Inventory troleum Refineries [EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0146; U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Reporting Requirements, and General Provi- FRL-9169-7] (RIN: 2060-AO55) received June ergy and Commerce. sions [EPA-R06-OAR-2005-NM-0009; FRL-9187- 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 8858. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8] received August 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 the Committee on Energy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 8875. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ergy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 8867. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indi- latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- ana; Transportation Conformity Consulta- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Recip- tion Requirement [EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0529; cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation rocating Internal Combustion Engines [EPA- FRL-9189-8] received August 13, 2010, pursu- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; HQ-OAR-2008-0708; FRL-9169-6] (RIN: 2060- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Final Approval and Promulgation of State AP36) received June 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 on Energy and Commerce. Implementation Plans; Carbon Monoxide and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 8859. A letter from the Director, Regu- Volatile Organic Compounds [EPA-R05-OAR- ergy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental 2005-OH-0003; FRL-9187-4] received August 6, 8876. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Cooperative Agreements Committee on Energy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- and Superfund State Contracts for Superfund 8868. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s final rule — OMB Approvals Under the Response Actions: Amendments [FRL-9189-1] latory Management Division, Environmental Paperwork Reduction Act; Technical Amend- (RIN: 2050-AG58) received August 13, 2010, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ment [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0542; FRL-8833-7] pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation received June 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Energy and Commerce. of Implementation Plans and Operating Per- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 8860. A letter from the Director, Regu- mits Program; State of Nebraska [EPA-R07- Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental OAR-2009-0913; FRL-9186-5] received August 6, 8877. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Final Determination to Ap- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- prove Alternative Final Cover Request for 8869. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s final rule — Regulation of Fuels and the Lake County, Montana Landfill [EPA- latory Management Division, Environmental Fuel Additives: Modifications to Renewable R08-RCRA-2009-0621; FRL-9149-7] received Au- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Fuel Standard Program [EPA-HQ-OAR-2005- gust 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 0161; FRL-9169-9] (RIN: 2060-AQ31) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri June 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. [EPA-R07-OAR-2010-0170; FRL-9186-2] re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 8861. A letter from the Director, Regu- ceived August 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 8878. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule — National Emission 8870. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Cali- [EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0708; FRL-9190-3] (RIN: cy’s final rule — Adequacy Status of Motor fornia; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Mainte- 2060-AP36) received August 13, 2010, pursuant Vehicle Emissions Budgets in Submitted nance Program [EPA-R09-OAR-2009-0470; to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Reasonable Further Progress and Attain- FRL-9112-8] received June 29, 2010, pursuant Energy and Commerce. ment Demonstrations for New York Portions to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 8862. A letter from the Director, Regu- of New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Is- Energy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental land and Poughkeepsie 8-hour Ozone Non- 8879. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Depart- attainment areas for Transportation Con- latory Management Division, Environmental ment’s final rule — National Oil and Haz- formity Purposes; New York [Docket No.: Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ardous Substance Pollution Contingency EPA-R02-OAR-2010-0530; FRL-9183-9] received cy’s final rule — Determination of Attain- Plan National Priorities List: Deletion of the August 2, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment for PM-10; Fort Hall PM-10 Nonattain- Rogers Road Municipal Landfill Superfund 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and ment Area, Idaho [EPA-R10-OAR-2008-0391; Site [EPA-HQ-SFUND-1987-0002; FRL-9188-8] Commerce. FRL-9180-2] received July 29, 2010, pursuant received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8871. A letter from the Director, Regu- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and latory Management Division, Environmental Energy and Commerce. Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 8880. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8863. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s final rule — National Oil and Hazardous latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental Substance Pollution Contingency Plan, Na- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tional Priorities List: Deletion of the Peter cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Cooper Corporation (Markhams) Superfund of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Min- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Mary- Site [EPA-HQ-SFUND-2000-0006; FRL-9185-4] nesota; [EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0450; FRL-9182-2] land; Transportation Conformity Regula- received August 2, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tions; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule [EPA- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and R03-OAR-2008-0871; FRL-9187-9] received Au- Commerce. Commerce. gust 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 8872. A letter from the Director, Regu- 8881. A letter from the Director, Regu- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental 8864. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation cy’s final rule — National Oil and Hazardous Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- of Implementation Plans and Designation of Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; Na- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; tional Priorities List: Deletion of the SMS of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Dela- Kentucky; Redesignation of the Kentucky Instruments, Inc. Superfund Site [EPA-HQ- ware; Administrative and Non-Substantive Portion of the Cincinnati-Hamilton 1997 8- SFUND-1986-0005; FRL-9183-2] received July

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6664 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- (RM-11597) received July 27, 2010, pursuant to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Massachusetts: Final Au- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 8882. A letter from the Director, Regu- thorization of State Hazardous Waste Man- Energy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental agement Program Revisions [EPA-R01- 8900. A letter from the Policy Advisor/ Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- RCRA-2010-0468; FRL-9190-6] received August Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, cy’s final rule — New York: Incorporation by 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Federal Communications Commission, trans- Reference of State Hazardous Waste Manage- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mitting the Commission’s final rule — Re- ment Program [EPA-R02-RCRA-2010-0249; 8892. A letter from the Director, Regu- view of the Commission’s Part 95 Personal FRL-9178-8] received July 29, 2010, pursuant latory Management Division, Environmental Radio Services Rules, 1998 Biennial Regu- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- latory Review — 47 C.F.R. Part 90 — Private Energy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Outer Continental Shelf Air Land Mobile Radio Services, Petition for 8883. A letter from the Director, Regu- Regulations Consistency Update for Massa- Rulemaking of Garmin International, Inc., latory Management Division, Environmental chusetts [EPA-R01-OAR-2010-0442; A-1-FRL- Petition for Rulemaking of Omnitronics, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 9167-7] received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 L.L.C. [WT Docket No.: 10-119, 98-182] [RM- cy’s final rule — Revisions to the California U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 9222, RM-10762, RM-10844] received July 27, State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air ergy and Commerce. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Quality Management District [EPA-R09- 8893. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Committee on Energy and Commerce. OAR-2010-NM-0503; FRL-9183-6] received July Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- 8901. A letter from the Policy Advisor/ 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to sion, transmitting the Commission’s final Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, the Committee on Energy and Commerce. rule — Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Federal Communications Commission, trans- 8884. A letter from the Director, Regu- Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, mitting the Commission’s final rule — latory Management Division, Environmental (Kingsland, Texas) [MB Docket No.: 09-180] Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- (RM-11569) (RM-11570) received July 19, 2010, mission’s Rules Concerning Martime Com- cy’s final rule — Washington: Final Author- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- munications [WT Docket No.: 00-48] received ization of State Hazardous Waste Manage- mittee on Energy and Commerce. August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment Program Revisions [EPA-R10-RCRA 8894. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 2010-0251; FRL-9181-8] received July 27, 2010, Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sion, transmitting the Commission’s final 8902. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear mittee on Energy and Commerce. rule — Amendment of Sections 73.202(b) FM Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 8885. A letter from the Director, Regu- Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. Commission’s report on the efforts of the Ra- latory Management Division, Environmental (Maupin, Oregon) [MB Docket No.: 09-130] diation Source Protection and Security Task Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- (RM-11538) received July 19, 2010, pursuant to Force, in accordance with Section 651(d) of cy’s final rule — Revisions to the Arizona 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Energy Policy Act of 2005; to the Com- State Implementation Plan, Maricopa Coun- Energy and Commerce. mittee on Energy and Commerce. ty Air Quality Department [EPA-R09-OAR- 8895. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media 8903. A letter from the Office of Congres- 2010-0277; FRL-9180-1] received July 27, 2010, Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- sional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commis- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sion, transmitting the Commission’s final sion, transmitting the Commission’s final mittee on Energy and Commerce. rule — Amendment of Section 73.202(b), rule — Public Records [NRC-2010-0157] (RIN: 8886. A letter from the Director, Regu- Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, 3150-AI87) July 23,2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. latory Management Division, Environmental (Boulder Town, Levan, Mount Pleasant, and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Richfield, Utah) [MB Docket No.: 04-258] Commerce. cy’s final rule — Louisiana: Final Authoriza- (RM-11000) (RM-11149) received July 19, 2010, 8904. A letter from the Director, Office of tion of State-initiated Changes and Incorpo- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory ration by Reference of Approved State Haz- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s ardous Waste Management Program [EPA- 8896. A letter from the Deputy Chief, final rule — Methods For Measuring Effec- R06-2009-0570; FRL-9172-6] received July 29, Broadband Division, Federal Communica- tive Dose Equivalent From External Expo- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tions Commission, transmitting the Com- sure, Regulatory Guide 8.40 received July 27, Committee on Energy and Commerce. mission’s final rule — Amendment of Part 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 8887. A letter from the Director, Regu- 101 of the Commission’s Rules to Accommo- Committee on Energy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental date 30 Megahertz Channels in the 6525-6875 8905. A letter from the Director, Office of Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- MHz Band Amendment of Part 101 of the Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory cy’s final rule — Determination of Attain- Commission’s Rules to provide for Condi- Commission, transmitting the Department’s ment for PM10 for the Las Vegas Valley Non- tional Authorization on Additional Channels final rule — Containment Isolation Provi- attainment Area, Nevada [EPA-R09-OAR- in the 21.8-22.0 GHz and 23.0-23.2 GHz Band sions For Fluid Systems, Regulatory Guide 2010-0590; FRL-9184-6] received July 29, 2010, Fixed Wireless Communications Coalition 1.141, Revision 1 received July 27, 2010, pursu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Request for Waver [WT Docket No.: 09-114] ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mittee on Energy and Commerce. received July 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Energy and Commerce. 8888. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 8906. A letter from the Director, Office of latory Management Division, Environmental Commerce. Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 8897. A letter from the Chief, Policy and Commission, transmitting the Commission’s cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Rules Division, Federal Communications final rule — Design, Construction, and In- of Implementation Plans; New York Reason- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s spection of Embankment Retention Systems ably Available Control Technology and Rea- final rule — Amendment of Part 27 of the at Fuel Cycle Facilities [Regulatory Guide sonably Available Control Measures [EPA- Commission’s Rules to Govern the Operation 3.13] Revision 1 received August 5, 2010, pur- R02-OAR-2009-0462; FRL-9178-5] received July of Wireless Communications Services in the suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 2.3 GHz Band [WT Docket No.: 07-293] Estab- mittee on Energy and Commerce. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. lishment of Rules and Policies for the Dig- 8907. A letter from the Director, Office of 8889. A letter from the Director, Regu- ital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory latory Management Division, Environmental 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band [IB Docket Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- No.: 95-91] [GEN Docket NO.: 90-357] (RM- final rule — Instrument Sensing Lines [Reg- cy’s final rule — Approval of One-Year Ex- 8610) received July 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 ulatory Guide 1.151] Revision 1 received Au- tension for Attaining the 1997 8-Hour Ozone U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- gust 5, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Standard in the Baltimore Moderate Non- ergy and Commerce. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. attainment Area [EPA-R03-OAR-2010-0431; 8898. A letter from the Senior Deputy 8908. A letter from the Director, Office of FRL-9179-2] received July 21, 2010, pursuant Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on transmitting the Commission’s final rule — Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Energy and Commerce. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of final rule — List of Approved Spent Fuel 8890. A letter from the Director, Regu- Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers Storage Casks: NAC-MPC System, Revision 6 latory Management Division, Environmental and Other Providers of Mobile Data Services [NRC-2010-0183] (RIN: 3150-AI88) received July Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- [WT Docket No.: 05-265] received July 12, 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to cy’s final rule — Rhode Island: Final Author- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ization of State Hazardous Waste Manage- Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8909. A letter from the Director, Office of ment Program Revisions [EPA-R01-RCRA- 8899. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory 0561; FRL-9179-5] received July 21, 2010, pur- Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sion, transmitting the Commission’s final final rule — Containment Structural Integ- mittee on Energy and Commerce. rule — Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table rity Evaluation for Internal Pressure Load- 8891. A letter from the Director, Regu- of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations ings Above Design-Basis Pressure, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental (Amboy, California) [MD Docket No.: 10-63] latory Guide 1.216 received August 9, 2010,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6665 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Resolution of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-243), the Au- transmitting the Department’s semiannual mittee on Energy and Commerce. thorization for the Use of Force Against Iraq report from the office of the Inspector Gen- 8910. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Resolution (Pub. L. 102-1), and in order to eral for the period October 1, 2009 through ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- keep the Congress fully informed, reports March 31, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. quired by section 401(c) of the National prepared by the Department of State on a (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- weekly basis for the April 14 — June 16, 2010 mittee on Oversight and Government Re- tion 204(c) of the International Emergency reporting period including matters relating form. Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a to post-liberation Iraq under Section 7 of the 8932. A letter from the Executive Director, six-month periodic report on the national Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-338); Christopher Columbus Fellowship Founda- emergency with respect to terrorists who to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. tion, transmitting the Foundation’s required threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace 8921. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, General/Trust Fund Financial Statements process that was declared in Executive Order Legislative Affairs, Department of State, for Fiscal Year 2010; to the Committee on 12947 of July 23, 1995, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. transmitting the Department’s report on Oversight and Government Reform. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Costs of Treatment in the President’s Emer- 8933. A letter from the Executive Director, 8911. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- gency Plan for AIDS Relief, pursuant to Pub- Commodity Futures Trading Commission, ment of the Treasury, transmitting As re- lic Law 110-293; to the Committee on Foreign transmitting the Commission’s Year 2010 In- quired by section 401(c) of the National Affairs. ventory of Commercial Activities, as re- Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- 8922. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, quired by the Federal Activities Reform Act tion 204(c) of the International Emergency Legislative Affairs, Department of State, of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a transmitting the Department’s report enti- Government Reform. six-month periodic report on the national tled, ‘‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2009’’, 8934. A letter from the Executive Analyst, emergency with respect to Cote d’Ivoire that pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2656f, section 140; to the Department of Health and Human Services, was declared in Executive Order 13396 of Feb- Committee on Foreign Affairs. transmitting a report pursuant to the Fed- ruary 7, 2006, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to 8923. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, eral Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Committee on Oversight and Government 8912. A letter from the Deputy Director, transmitting the Department’s report on Reform. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- progress toward a negotiated solution of the 8935. A letter from the Executive Analyst, mitting Transmittal No. 10-40, pursuant to Cyprus question covering the period April 1, Department of Health and Human Services, the reporting requirements of Section 2010 through May 31, 2010, pursuant to Sec- transmitting a report pursuant to the Fed- 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as tion 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of eral Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the amended; to the Committee on Foreign Af- 1961 and in accordance with Section 1(a)(6) of Committee on Oversight and Government fairs. Executive Order 13313; to the Committee on Reform. 8913. A letter from the Director, Defense Foreign Affairs. 8936. A letter from the Executive Analyst, 8924. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting Department of Health and Human Services, viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of a notice of proposed lease with NATO (Trans- transmitting a report pursuant to the Fed- State, transmitting report prepared by the mittal No. 04-10) pursuant to Section 62(a) of eral Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Department of State concerning inter- the Arms Export Control Act; to the Com- Committee on Oversight and Government national agreements other than treaties en- mittee on Foreign Affairs. Reform. tered into by the United States to be trans- 8914. A letter from the Deputy Director, 8937. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- mitted to the Congress within the sixty-day Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- period specified in the Case-Zablocki Act; to mitting Transmittal No. 10-35, pursuant to mitting the Department’s Strategic Plan for the Committee on Foreign Affairs. the reporting requirements of Section 8925. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Fiscal Years 2010 through 2015, as required by 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as Legislative Affairs, Department of State, the Government Performance and Results amended; to the Committee on Foreign Af- transmitting the Department’s final rule — Act of 1993; to the Committee on Oversight fairs. Amendment to the International Traffic in and Government Reform. 8915. A letter from the Deputy Director, Arms Regulations; Commodity Jurisdiction 8938. A letter from the Associate General Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- [Public Notice: 7057] (RIN: 1400-AC63) re- Counsel for General Law, Department of mitting Transmittal No. 10-41, pursuant to ceived July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Homeland Security, transmitting a report the reporting requirements of Section 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Af- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as fairs. Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight amended; to the Committee on Foreign Af- 8926. A letter from the Assistant Director and Government Reform. fairs. for Policy, Department of the Treasury, 8939. A letter from the Associate Genreal 8916. A letter from the Deputy Director, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Counsel for General Law, Department of Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- Lebanon Sanctions Regulations received Homeland Security, transmitting a report mitting Transmittal No. 10-27, pursuant to July 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform the reporting requirements of Section 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Af- Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as fairs. and Government Reform. amended; to the Committee on Foreign Af- 8927. A letter from the Associate Director, 8940. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, fairs. PP&I, Department of the Treasury, trans- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 8917. A letter from the Assistant Secretary mitting the Department’s final rule — Ira- transmitting a report pursuant to the Fed- For Export Administration, Department of nian Financial Sanctions Regulations re- eral Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Commerce, transmitting the Department’s ceived August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Oversight and Government final rule — The Jurisdictional Scope of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Af- Reform. Commodity Classification Determinations fairs. 8941. A letter from the Director, Office of and Advisory Opinions Issued by the Bureau 8928. A letter from the Director, Office of Human Resources, Environmental Protec- of Industry and Security [Docket No.: Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory tion Agency, transmitting a report pursuant 100707291-0292-01] (RIN: 0694-AE94) received Commission, transmitting the Commission’s to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; July 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. final rule — Export and Import of Nuclear to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Af- Equipment and Material; Updates and Clari- ment Reform. fairs. fications [NRC-2008-0567] (RIN: 3150-AI16) re- 8942. A letter from the Director, Office of 8918. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ceived July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Human Resources, Environmental Protec- For Export Administration, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Af- tion Agency, transmitting a report pursuant Commerce, transmitting the Department’s fairs. to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; final rule — Foreign Direct Products of U.S. 8929. A letter from the Special Inspector to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Technology [Docket No.: 080215200-91321-01] General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, ment Reform. (RIN: 0694-AE27) received July 28, 2010, pursu- transmitting the eighth quarterly report on 8943. A letter from the Director, Office of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Afghanistan reconstruction, pursuant to Human Resources, Environmental Protec- on Foreign Affairs. Public Law 110-181, section 1229; to the Com- tion Agency, transmitting a report pursuant 8919. A letter from the Under Secretary, mittee on Foreign Affairs. to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; Department of Defense, transmitting the De- 8930. A letter from the Director, Office of to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- partment’s renotification of the intention to Personnel Management, transmitting a re- ment Reform. obligate FY 2010 funds under the Cooperative port on agencies’ use of the Physicians’ Com- 8944. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Threat Reduction Program; to the Com- parability Allowance Program for fiscal year Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting mittee on Foreign Affairs. 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5948(j)(1); to the in accordance with the provisions of section 8920. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Committee on Oversight and Government 17(a) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Reform. the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, Pub. transmitting consistent with the Authoriza- 8931. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- L. 101- 576, and the Government Performance tion for Use of Military Force Against Iraq ment of Housing and Urban Development, and Results Act of 1993, the Corporation’s

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 2009 Annual Report; to the Committee on tion and Designated Reporting Offical, Office 0648-AY50) received July 21, 2010, pursuant to Oversight and Government Reform. of National Drug Control Policy, transmit- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 8945. A letter from the General Counsel, ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- Natural Resources. Federal Retirement Thrift Investment cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 8967. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Board, transmitting the Board’s final rule — Oversight and Government Reform. Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Uniformed Services Accounts and Death 8956. A letter from the Director, Office of NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Benefits [Billing Code 6760-01-P] received Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- July 27, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. fice’s Federal Activities Inventory Reform tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the Carib- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight (FAIR) Act Inventory Summary as of June bean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; and Government Reform. 30, 2010; to the Committee on Oversight and Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Fishery; 2010 Ac- 8946. A letter from the General Counsel, Government Reform. countability Measures for Greater Federal Retirement Thrift Investment 8957. A letter from the Associate Special Amberjack [Docket No.: 100610255-0257-01] Board, transmitting the Board’s final rule — Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, transmit- (RIN: 0648-AY89) received July 21, 2010, pur- Employee Contribution Elections and Con- ting the Counsel’s fiscal year 2009 Annual suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tribution Allocations [Billing Code 6760-01-P] Report; to the Committee on Oversight and mittee on Natural Resources. received July 27, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Government Reform. 8968. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight 8958. A letter from the Director of Legisla- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, and Government Reform. tive Affairs, Office of the Director of Na- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 8947. A letter from the Acting Senior Pro- tional Intelligence, transmitting a report Administration, transmitting the Adminis- curement Executive, General Services Ad- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the Carib- ministration, transmitting the Administra- Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight bean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; tion’s final rule — General Services Adminis- and Government Reform. Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amend- tration Acquisition Regulation; Rewrite of 8959. A letter from the Director of Human ment for the South Atlantic Region [Docket GSAR Part 516, Types of Contracts [GSAR Resources, Railroad Retirement Board, No.: 0911051395-0252-02] (RIN: 0648-AY-32) re- Amendment 2010-03; GSAR Case 2006-G504 transmitting the Board’s report on the use of ceived July 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (Change 46) Docket 2008-0007; Sequence 12] the Category Rating System during fiscal 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural (RIN: 3090-AI58) received July 19, 2010, pursu- year 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3319(d); to the Resources. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Committee on Oversight and Government 8969. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- on Oversight and Government Reform. Reform. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 8948. A letter from the Acting Deputy Asso- 8960. A letter from the Deputy Chief, Na- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ciate Administrator for Acquisition Policy, tional Forest System, Department of Agri- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final General Services Administration, transmit- culture, transmitting the Department’s re- rule — Fisheries Off West Coast States; ting the Administration’s final rule — Fed- port on the exterior boundary of Black Wild Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Closure eral Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acqui- and Scenic River Ottawa National Forest, [Docket No.: 0912281446-0111-02] (RIN: 0648- sition Circular 2005-44; Introduction [Docket pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1274; to the Committee XW90) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 FAR-2010-0076, Sequence 6] received July 12, on Natural Resources. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 8961. A letter from the Regulatory and Pol- ural Resources. Committee on Oversight and Government icy Specialist, Indian Affairs, Department of 8970. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Reform. the Interior, transmitting the Department’s fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 8949. A letter from the Acting Deputy Asso- final rule — Indian Self-Determination Act tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ciate Administrator for Acquisition Policy, Contracts and Annual Funding Agreements- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final General Services Administration, transmit- Appeal Procedures (RIN: 1076-AE86) received ting the Administration’s final rule — Fed- rule — Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pa- July 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. eral Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2008- cific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Suspension 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 039, Reporting Executive Compensation and of the Primary Pacific Whiting Season for First-Tier Subcontract Awards [FAC 2005-44, Resources. the Shore-based Sector South of 42 Degree 8962. A letter from the Assistant Secretary FAR Case 2008-039; Docket 2010-0093, Se- North Latitude [Docket No.: 100421192-0193- for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department quence 1] (RIN: 9000-AL66) received July 12, 01] (RIN: 0648-XW80) received July 30, 2010, of the Interior, transmitting the Depart- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ment’s final rule — Special Regulations; Committee on Oversight and Government mittee on Natural Resources. Reform. Areas of the National Park System (RIN: 8971. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- 8950. A letter from the Chairman, Merit 1024-AD79) received July 14, 2010, pursuant to trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- Systems Protection Board, transmitting the 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Board’s report entitled ‘‘A Call to Action: Natural Resources. mitting the Administration’s final rule — Improving First-Level Supervision of Fed- 8963. A letter from the Deputy Director, Of- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; eral Employees’’, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. fice of Surface Mining, Department of the In- Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Framework 1204(a)(3); to the Committee on Oversight terior, transmitting the Department’s final Adjustment 21 [Docket No.: 100107011-0248-03] and Government Reform. rule — Pennsylvania Regulatory Program (RIN: 0648-AY43) received July 30, 2010, pur- 8951. A letter from the Chairman, National [PA-153; Docket ID: OSM-2008-0021] received suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Transportation Safety Board, transmitting August 1, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Natural Resources. the Board’s Annual No FEAR Report to Con- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 8972. A letter from the Deputy Assistant gress for Fiscal Year 2008, pursuant to Public Resources. Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Law 107-174, section 203; to the Committee on 8964. A letter from the Chief, Branch of En- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Oversight and Government Reform. dangered Species Listing, Department of the Administration, transmitting the Adminis- 8952. A letter from the Chairman, Occupa- Interior, transmitting the Department’s tration’s final rule — Magnuson-Stevens tional Safety and Health Review Commis- final rule — Endangered and Threatened Fishery Conservation and Management Act sion, transmitting the Commission’s final Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern rule — Regulations Implementing the Free- Habitat for Limnanthes floccosa ssp. United States; Northeast Skate Complex dom of Information Act received July 30, grandiflora (Large-Flowered Woolly Fishery; Amendment 3 [Docket No.: 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Meadowfoam) and Lomatium cookii (Cook’s 080228326-0108-03] (RIN: 0648-AW30) received Committee on Oversight and Government Lomatium) [Docket No.: FWS-R1-ES-2009- July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Reform. 0046] (RIN: 1018-AW21) received July 27, 2010, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 8953. A letter from the Director, Office of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Resources. Management and Budget, transmitting the mittee on Natural Resources. 8973. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Office’s report entitled, ‘‘2010 Report to Con- 8965. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, fice of Sutainable Fisheries, NMFS, National gress on the Benefits and Costs of Federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Regulations and Unfunded Mandates on tration, transmitting the Administration’s transmitting the Administration’s final rule State, Local and Tribal Entities’’, pursuant final rule — Regulations to Amend the Civil — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone to 31 U.S.C. 1105 note; to the Committee on Procedures [Docket No.: 100216090-0205-02] Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in the Aleu- Oversight and Government Reform. (RIN: 0648-AY66) received July 16, 2010, pur- tian Islands Subarea of the Bering Sea and 8954. A letter from the Deputy Associate suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket Director for Management and Administra- mittee on Natural Resources. No.: 0910131363-0087-02] (RIN: 0648-XX17) re- tion and Designated Reporting Offical, Office 8966. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- ceived July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of National Drug Control Policy, transmit- trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Resources. cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on mitting the Administration’s final rule — 8974. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Oversight and Government Reform. Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 8955. A letter from the Deputy Associate 2010 Specifications for the Spiny Dogfish tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Director for Management and Administra- Fishery [Docket No.: 100201058-0560-02] (RIN: tion, transmitting the Administration’s final

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A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alas- and Aleutian Islands Management Area fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- ka [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- [Docket No.: 0910131363-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- XX48) received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 XX17) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 tion, transmitting the Administration’s final U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- rule — Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive ural Resources. ural Resources. Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species Fishery 8990. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 8975. A letter from the Deputy Assistant by Catcher Vessels in the Gulf of Alaska fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric XX32) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Administration, transmitting the Adminis- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the North- ural Resources. Zone Off Alaska; Pelagic Shelf Rockfish in eastern United States; Recreational Manage- 8983. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of ment Measures for the Summer Flounder, fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Alaska [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Fishing tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 0648-XX49) received August 18, 2010, pursuant Year 2010 [Docket No.: 090721158-0265-02] (RIN: tion, transmitting the Administration’s final to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0648-AY04) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Natural Resources. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in the 8991. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Natural Resources. Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alas- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, 8976. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ka [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric ficer of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- XX53) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 Administration, transmitting the Adminis- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the North- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final ural Resources. eastern United States; Black Sea Bass Fish- rule — Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive 8984. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ery; 2010 Black Sea Bass Specifications; Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water Species fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Emergency Rule Extension [Docket No.: Fishery by Catcher/Processor in the Gulf of tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 100120036-0038-01] (RIN: 0648-XT99) received Alaska [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: tion, transmitting the Administraion’s final August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 0648-XX33) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish for Resources. Natural Resources. Trawl Catcher Vessels Participating in the 8992. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 8977. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Entry Level Rockfish Fishery in the Central fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- [Docket No.: 091013162-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final tion, transmitting the Administration’s final XX34) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- Zone Off Alaska; ‘‘Other rockfish’’ in the Zone Off Alaskia; Greenland Turbot in the ural Resources. Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alas- Aleutian Islands Subarea of the Bering Sea 8985. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ka [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- and Aleutian Islands Management Area fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- XX70) received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 [Docket No.: 0910131363-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- XX19) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 tion, transmitting the Administration’s final ural Resources. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- rule — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; 8993. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ural Resources. Fishers Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 8978. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Groundfish Fishery; 2010 Harvest Specifica- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- tions for Yelloweye Rockfish and In-Season tion, transmitting the Administration’s final tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Adjustments to Fishery Management Meas- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic tion, transmitting the Administration’s final ures [Docket No.: 090428799-9802-01] (RIN: Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern United 0648-BA00) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alas- States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ka [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- Butterfish Fisheries; Adjustment to the Lo- Natural Resources. XX72) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 ligo Trimester 2 and 3 Quota [Docket No.: 8986. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- 0907301206-0032-02] (RIN: 0648-XW95) received fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- ural Resources. July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 8994. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Resources. rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 8979. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch for Administration, transmitting the Adminis- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Catcher Vessels Participating in the Rock- tration’s final rule — Magnuson-Stevens Act tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- fish Entry Level Trawl Fishery in the Cen- Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; tion, transmitting the Administration’s final tral Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- Specifications and Management Measures Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the XX35) received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 [Docket No.: 100617272-0271-02] (RIN: 0648- Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alas- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- AY94) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 ka [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- ural Resources. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- XX39) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 8987. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ural Resources. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 8995. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ural Resources. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 8980. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- rule — Fisheries in the Western Pacific; tion, transmitting the Administration’s final anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- American Samoa Pelagic Longline Limited rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic mitting the Administration’s final rule — Entry Program (RIN: 0648-XX41) received Au- Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish, Pacific Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, gust 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Ocean Perch, and Pelagic Shelf Rockfish for and South Atlantic; Comprehensive Eco- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Catcher Vessels Participatig in the Limited system-Based Amendment 1 for the South Resources. Access Rockfish Fishery in the Central Reg- Atlantic Region; Correction [Docket No.: 8988. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 0911051395-0252-02] (RIN: 0648-AY32) received fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: 0648-XX36) re- July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ceived August 31, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources. rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Resources. 8981. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Zone Off Alaska; Pelagic Shelf Rockfish in 8996. A letter from the Deputy Assistant fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Administrator for Regulatory Programs, tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Alaska [Docket No.: 0910131362-0087-02] (RIN: NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 0648-XX55) received August 18, 2010, pursuant Administration, transmitting the Adminis- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tration’s final rule — Magnuson-Stevens Act Zone Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in the Natural Resources. Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Aleutian Island Subarea of the Bering Sea 8989. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial and Aleutian Islands Management Area fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Specifications and Management Measures [Docket No.: 0910131363-0087-02] (RIN: 0648- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- [Docket No.: 100617272-0271-02] (RIN: 0648- XX17) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 tion, transmitting the Administration’s final AY94) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6668 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- transmitting the Department’s final rule — zone; AVI May Fireworks Display, Laughlin, ural Resources. Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under Nevada, NV [Docket No.: USCG-2009-1132] 8997. A letter from the Attorney General, the Immigration and Nationality Act, as (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 20, 2010, pur- Department of Justice, transmitting the De- Amended [Public Notice; 7085] received Au- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s report on a National Strategy for gust 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdic- to the Committee on the Judiciary. ture. tion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 9010. A letter from the Controller, National 9020. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 8998. A letter from the Director, Adminis- Society Daughters of the American Revolu- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- trative Office of the United States Courts, tion, transmitting the Audited Financial ting the Department’s final rule — Tem- transmitting a report on applications for de- Statements of NSDAR for the Fiscal Year porary Suspension of Certain Oil spill Re- layed-notice search warrants and extensions ended February 28, 2010, pursuant to 36 sponse Time Requirements to Support Deep- during fiscal year 2009, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. U.S.C. 1102; to the Committee on the Judici- water Horizon Oil Spill of National Signifi- 3103a(d); to the Committee on the Judiciary. ary. cance (SONS) Response [Docket No.: USCG- 8999. A letter from the Director, Adminis- 9011. A letter from the Director, Office of 2010-0592; EPA-HQ-OPA-2010-0559] (RIN: 1625- trative Office of the United States Courts, National Drug Control Policy, transmitting AB49; 2050-AG63) received July 20, 2010, pur- transmitting the 2009 report on statistics High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mandated by the Bankruptcy Abuse Preven- (HIDTA) Program Report to Congress, pursu- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tion and Consumer Protection Act of 2005; to ant to Public Law 109-469; to the Committee ture. the Committee on the Judiciary. on the Judiciary. 9021. A letter from the Attorney — Advisor, 9000. A letter from the Staff Director, Com- 9012. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- mission on Civil Rights, transmitting notifi- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting ting the Department’s final rule — Amended cation that the Commission recently ap- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Safety Zone and Regulated Navigation Area, pointed members to the Florida Advisory North Jetty, Named the Barview Jetty, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Committee; to the Committee on the Judici- Tillamook Bay, OR [Docket No.: USCG-2010- Romeoville, IL [Docket No.: USCG-2009-1080] ary. 0214] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 20, 2010, 9001. A letter from the Staff Director, Com- (RIN: 1625-AA00, 1625-AA11) received July 20, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mission on Civil Rights, transmitting notifi- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- cation that the Commission recently ap- Committee on Transportation and Infra- pointed members to the Texas Advisory ture. structure. 9013. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- 9022. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Committee; to the Committee on the Judici- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Office of Regulations and Administrative ary. 9002. A letter from the Chief, Border Secu- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Law, Department of Homeland Security, rity Regulations Branch, Department of Fireworks Display in Stevenson, WA [Docket transmitting the Department’s final rule — Homeland Security, transmitting the De- No.: USCG-2010-0332] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Revision of LNG and LHG Waterfront Facil- partment’s final rule — Electronic System ceived July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ity General Requirements [Docket No.: for Travel Authorization (ESTA): Travel 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- USCG-2007-27022] (RIN: 1625-AB13) received Promotion Fee and Fee for Use of the Sys- tation and Infrastructure. July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tem [USCBP-2010-0025] (RIN: 1651-AA83) re- 9014. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ceived August 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment of Homeland Security, transmitting tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- the Department’s final rule — Safety and Se- 9023. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- ary. curity Zones; Tall Ships Challenge 2010, ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 9003. A letter from the Policy Analyst, Im- Great Lakes, Cleveland, OH, Bay City, MI, the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; migration and Customs Employment, De- Duluth, MN, Green Bay, WI, Sturgeon Bay, Red Bull Air Race, Detroit River, Detroit, partment of Homeland Security, transmit- WI, Chicago, IL, Erie, PA [Docket No.: MI [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0174] (RIN: 1625- ting the Department’s final rule — Elec- USCG-2010-0073] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received AA00) received July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 tronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9, July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Employment Eligibility Verification [ICE 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. 2345-05; DHS-2005-0045] (RIN: 1653-AA47) re- tation and Infrastructure. 9024. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, ceived August 4, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9015. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ary. ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- Zone; America’s Discount Tire 50th Anniver- 9004. A letter from the Management and lated Navigation Area; Gulf Intracoastal Wa- sary, Fireworks Display, South Lake Tahoe, Program Analyst, Department of Homeland terway, Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, Har- CA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0151] (RIN: 1625- Security, transmitting the Department’s vey Canal, Algiers Canal, New Orleans, LA AA00) received July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 final rule — Employment Authorization for [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0139] (RIN: 1625- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Dependents of Foreign Officials [CIS No.: AA11) received July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. 2492-10; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2010-0003] U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9025. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- (RIN: 1615-AB87) received August 13, 2010, Transportation and Infrastructure. ment of Homeland Security, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 9016. A letter from the Attorney — Advisor, the Department’s final rule — Special Local mittee on the Judiciary. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Regulation for Marine Event; Maryland 9005. A letter from the Assistant Attorney ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Swim for Life, Chester River, Chestertown, General, Department of Justice, transmit- zones; Marine Events within the Captain of MD [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0113] (RIN: 1625- ting the Panel’s 2009 annual report on prison the Port Sector Northern New England Area AA08) received July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 rape, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 15603(c), section of Responsibility, July through September U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4(c)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0315] (RIN: 1628- Transportation and Infrastructure. ary. AA00) received July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 9026. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 9006. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Special transmitting the Department’s report enti- 9017. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- Local Regulation for Marine Events; Tem- tled, ‘‘Report on Denial of Visas to Confisca- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting porary change of dates for Recurring Marine tors of American Property’’, pursuant to 8 the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Events in the Fifth Coast Guard District U.S.C. 1182d Public Law 105-277, section Michigan City Super Boat Grand Prix, Lake [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0307] (RIN: 1625- 2225(c); to the Committee on the Judiciary. Michigan, Michigan City, IN [Docket No.: AA08) received July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 9007. A letter from the Assistant Attorney USCG-2010-0235] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on General, Department of Justice, transmit- July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s FY 2010 report on ac- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9027. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, tivities regarding civil rights era homicides, tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- as required by the Emmett Till Unsolved 9018. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- ting the Department’s final rule — National Civil Rights Crimes Act of 2007; to the Com- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the mittee on the Judiciary. the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 9008. A letter from the Assistant Attorney Chicago Tall Ships Fireworks, Lake Michi- for Streets and Highways; Revision [FHWA General, Department of Justice, transmit- gan, Chicago, IL [Docket No.: USCG-2010- Docket No.: FHWA-2007-28977] (RIN: 2125- ting the Department’s FY 2010 report on ac- 0250] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 20, 2010, AF22) received July 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 tivities regarding civil rights era homicides, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on as required by the Emmett Till Unsolved mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation and Infrastructure. Civil Rights Crimes Act of 2007; to the Com- ture. 9028. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, mittee on the Judiciary. 9019. A letter from the Attorney — Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9009. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Special Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Local Regulation; Hydroplane Exhibition,

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A letter from the Deputy Chief AA00) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 13, 2010, Finacial Officer, Department of Homeland U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Security, transmitting notification that a Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- third transfer of $100 million from the Oil 9040. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- ture. Spill Liability Trust Fund to the Emergency ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 9050. A letter from the Legal Advisor, De- Fund has occurred; to the Committee on the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; partment of Homeland Security, transmit- Transportation and Infrastructure. Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia ting the Department’s final rule — Special 9030. A letter from the Deputy Chief Finan- Unlimited Hydroplane Races, Kennewick, Local Regulation for Marine Events; cial Officer, Department of Homeland Secu- WA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0601] (RIN: 1625- Mattaponi River, Wakema, VA [Docket No.: rity, transmitting notification that a fourth AA00) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 USCG-2010-0295] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received transfer of $100 million from the Oil Spill Li- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ability Trust Fund to the Emergency Fund Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- has occurred; to the Committee on Transpor- 9041. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9051. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- 9031. A letter from the Deputy Chief Finan- ting the Department’s final rule — Special ment of Homeland Security, transmitting cial Officer, Department of Homeland Secu- Local regulations for Marine Events; Port the Department’s final rule — Safety Zones; rity, transmitting notification that a second Huron to Mackinac Island Sail Race [Docket Multiple Firework Displays in Captain of the transfer of $100 million from the Oil Spill Li- No.: USCG-2010-0621] (RIN: 1625-AA08) re- Port, Puget Sound Area of Responsibility, ability Trust Fund to the Emergency Fund ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. WA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0591] (RIN: 1625- has occurred; to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AA00) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9032. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9042. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9052. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- lated Navigation Areas; Bars Along the Zone, Lights on the River Fireworks Dis- ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- Coasts of Oregon and Washington; Amend- play, Delaware River, New Hope, PA [Docekt bridge Operation Regulation; Shrewsbury ment [Docket No.: USCG-2008-1017] (RIN: No.: USCG-2010-0443] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- River, NJ [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0461] (RIN: 1625-AA11) received August 13, 2010, pursuant ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1625-AA09) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. 9043. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- 9033. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9053. A letter from the Attorney — Advisor, ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; ting the Department’s final rule — Amended ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Transformers 3 Movie Filming, Chicago Safety Zone and Regulated Navigation Area, Zone; Macy’s Fouth of July Fireworks Dis- River, Chicago, IL [Docket No.: USCG-2010- Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, play, Hudson River, NY, New York [Docket 0646] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 13, Romeoville, IL [Docket No.: USCG-2009-1080] No.: USCG-2010-0492] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the (RIN: 1625-AA00, 1625-AA11) received August ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Transportation and Infra- 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- structure. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9044. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- tation and Infrastructure. structure. ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 9054. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 9034. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Fireworks Display, Potomac River, Charles ting the Department’s final rule — Safety the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; County, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0589] Zone; San Francisco Giants Baseball Game Bay Swim III, Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 13, 2010, Promotion, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0529] (RIN: 1625- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- USCG-2010-0547] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received AA00) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. 9045. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- tation and Infrastructure. 9035. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 9055. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, ment of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Department of Homeland Security, transmit- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Lyme Community Days, Chaumont Bay, NY ting the Department’s final rule — Safety New Bern Air Show, Neuse River, NC [Dock- [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0652] (RIN: 1625- Zone; Illinois River, Mile 119.7 to 120.3 [Dock- et No.: USCG-2010-0571] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- AA00) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 et No.: USCG-2010-0472] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. 9046. A letter from the Legal Advisor, De- tation and Infrastructure. 9036. A letter from the Legal Advisor, De- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- 9056. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, partment of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Special Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Navy Local Regulations; Macy’s Fourth of July ting the Department’s final rule — Special River Swim Special Local Regulation; Lower Fireworks Spectator Vessels Viewing Areas, Local Regulation; Harrison Township Grand Mississippi River, Wall, MS [Docket No.: Hudson River, New York, NY [Docket No.: Prix, Lake St. Clair, Harrison Township, MI USCG-2010-0412] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received USCG-2010-0114] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0279] (RIN: 1625- August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AA08) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. 9037. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9047. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 9057. A letter from the Legal Advisor, De- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Security ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Special Zone; Escorted U.S. Navy Submarines in Zone; Fixed Mooring Balls, South of Barbers Local Regulation; Detroit APBA Gold Cup, Sector Honolulu Captain of the Port Zone Pt Harbor Channel, Oahu, Hawaii [Docket Detroit River, Detroit, MI [Docket No.: [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0409] (RIN: 1625- No.: USCG-2010-0457] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- USCG-2010-0238] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received AA87) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. 9038. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- 9048. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9058. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zones; ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Annual Fireworks Events in the Captain of lated Navigation Area; Hudson River and Zone; He’eia Kea Small Boat Harbor, the Port Detroit Zone [Docket No.: USCG- Port of NY/NJ [Docket No.: USCG-2009-1056] Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii [Docket No.: 2010-0126] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August (RIN: 1625-AA11) received August 13, 2010, USCG-2010-0458] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- structure. ture. tation and Infrastructure.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6670 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 9059. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ment of Homeland Security, transmitting tation and Infrastructure. Zone; Live-Fire Gun Exercise, Atlantic the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; 9069. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Ocean, Fort Pierce, Florida [Docket No.: Vietnam Veterans of America Fireworks Dis- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- USCG-2008-0345] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received play, Brookings, OR [Docket No.: USCG-2010- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 0602] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 13, Zone; Unexploded Ordinance, Shinnecock 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Canal [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0672] (RIN: tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant 9080. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, structure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9060. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 9070. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone: Ohio River Mile 252.1 to 253.1, the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Middleport, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0650] Munising 4th of July Fireworks, South Bay, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Lake Superior, Munising, MI [Docket No.: Zone; July 4th Celebration, Glenbrook, NV pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- USCG-2010-0567] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0690] (RIN: 1625- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 ture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9081. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9061. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- 9071. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Catawba Island Club Fireworks, Lake the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Erie, Catawba [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0651] St. Ignace 4th of July Fireworks, East Moran Zone; Ohio River, Mile 847.5 to 849.0 [Docket (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Bay, Lake Huron, St. Ignace, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0693] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- No.: USCG-2010-0579] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. 9082. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. 9072. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9062. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Allegheny River Mile Marker 0.4 to ting the Department’s final rule — Special Zone; Fireworks Display, Port Jefferson, NY Mile Marker 0.6, Pittsburgh, PA [Docket No.: Local Regulation, Fran Schnarr Open Water [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0670] (RIN: 1625- USCG-2008-0344] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Championships, Huntington Bay, NY [Dock- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. et No.: USCG-2009-0520] (RIN: 1625-AA08) re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9073. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9083. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9063. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Red, White and Blues Bang Fireworks, Zone; Perrysburg/Maumee 4th of July Fire- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Huron River, Huron, OH [Docket No.: USCG- works, Maumee River, Perrysburg, OH Zone; Casparilla Children’s Parade Fire- 2008-0670] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0652] (RIN: 1625- work’s, Tampa Bay, FL [Docket No.: USCG- 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 2008-0021] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August the Committee on Transportation and Infra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to structure. Transportation and Infrastructure. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9074. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9084. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9064. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Fireworks Display, Village of Zone; Grosse Isle Yacht Club Fireworks, De- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Asharoken, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0671] troit River, Grosse Isle, MI [Docket No.: Zone; Savannah River, One Mile Up and (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, USCG-2008-0653] (RIN:1625-AA00) received Au- Down River of the M/V EVER RADIANT, Sa- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- gust 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. vannah, GA [USCG-2008-0030] (RIN: 1625- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 ture. tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9075. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9085. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9065. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Stu- Zone; Algonac Pickerel Tournament Fire- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety art, Florida [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0367] works, St. Clair River, Algonac, MI [Docket Zone; Johns Pass, FL [Docket No.: USCG- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, No.: USCG-2008-0654] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- 2008-0039] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ture. tation and Infrastructure. structure. 9076. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9086. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9066. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- Zone; Live-Fire Gun Exercise, Gulf of Mex- Zone; Au Gres City Fireworks, Saginaw Bay, lated Navigation Area: Niantic Railroad ico, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0365] (RIN: Au Gres, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0655] Bridge Construction, Niantic, CT [Docket 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, No.: USCG-2010-0220] (RIN: 1625-AA11) re- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ceived August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9077. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ture. tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9087. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9067. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Tampa Bay; Florida [Docket No.: ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety USCG-2008-0355] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Zone; Lakeside July 4th Fireworks, Lake Zones; Marine Events within the Captain of August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Erie, Lakeside, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2008- the Port Sector Long Island Sound Area of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 0656] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, Responsibility, June through October [Dock- tation and Infrastructure. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the et No.: USCG-2010-0427] (RIN: 1625-AA08 and 9078. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Committee on Transportation and Infra- AA00) received August 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9088. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. Zone; Madeline Island Fireworks, Lake Su- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9068. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, perior, Lapointe, WI [Docket No.: USCG-2008- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 0657] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, Zone; Butterfly Restaurant Fireworks Dis- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the play, San Francisco, CA [Docket No.: USCG- Zone; Toledo Country Club 4th of July Fire- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2008-0322] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August works, Maunee River, Toledo, OH [Docket structure. 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to No.: USCG-2008-0676] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- 9079. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6671 9089. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9099. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9109. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Caseville Fireworks, Saginaw Bay Zone; Ashley River, Brittlebank Park, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Caseville, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0657] Charleston, South Carolina [Docket No.: ting the Department’s final rule — Safety (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, USCG-2008-0292] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Zone; Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Rivers, Pittsburgh, PA [Docket No.: USCG- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2008-0666] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August ture. tation and Infrastructure. 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 9090. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9100. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9110. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zones; Tacoma Tall Ships 2008, Puget Sound, Zone; Port Sanilac Fireworks, Lake Huron, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- WA [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0253] (RIN: 1625- Port Sanilac, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 0662] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, Zone: Captain of the Port Zone Hampton U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Roads, Lower Chesapeake Bay and tribu- taries [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0129] (RIN: Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant 9091. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9101. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Tem- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9111. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, porary Safety Zone: Astoria 4th of July Fire- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- works Display, Astoria, Oregon [Docket No.: Zone; Offshore Super Series Power Boat ting the Department’s final rule — Safety USCG-2008-0658] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Race, Sunny Isles, Florida [USCG-2008-0167] Zone; Fireworks Display, East Setauket, NY August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0669] (RIN: 1625- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9092. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ture. Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9102. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9112. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Parade of Sail, Tacoma Tall Ships 2008, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Commencement Bay, WA [Docekt No.: Zone; Allegheny and Ohio Rivers, Pitts- Zone: Captain of the Port Zone Hampton USCG-2008-0254] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received burgh, PA [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0663] Roads, Lower Chesapeake Bay and tribu- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, taries [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0129] (RIN: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant tation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9093. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ture. Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9103. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9113. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Grosse Pointe Farms Fireworks, Lake ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety St. Clair, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI [Docket Zone: Ocean City Air Show, Atlantic Ocean, Zone; South River, Anne Arundel County, No.: USCG-2008-0658] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Ocean City, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0160] MD [USCG-2008-0128] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. 9094. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ture. 9114. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9104. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Staging Area, Tacoma Tall Ships 2008, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Jose Gasper Evolution, Tampa Bay, Quartermaster Harbor, WA [Docket No.: Zone; Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio FL [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0072] (RIN: 1625- USCG-2008-0255] received August 19, 2010, pur- Rivers, Pittsburgh, PA [Docket No.: USCG- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2008-0664] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Transportation and Infrastructure. ture. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9115. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9095. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9105. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone: Saybrook Point Inn Fireworks, Old Zone; Harrisville Fireworks, Lake Huron, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Saybrook, CT [USCG-2008-0059] (RIN: 1625- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Harrisville, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0659] Zone; March Point Shell Oil Refinery, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Anacortes, Washington [Docket No.: USCG- Transportation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2008-0145] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 9116. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ture. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9096. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, structure. Zone; Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel Coun- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9106. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ty, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0055] (RIN: ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant Zone; Grounded Barge, Egmont Channel, ting the Department’s final rule — Security to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Tampa Bay, Florida [Docket No.: USCG-2008- Zone; Pier 66, Elliott Bay, Seattle, Wash- Transportation and Infrastructure. 0274] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, ington [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0141] (RIN: 9117. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Committee on Transportation and Infra- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Department’s final rule — Safety structure. Transportation and Infrastructure. Zone; Live Fire Gun Exercise, 9NM southeast 9097. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9107. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, of Bolivar Peninsula, TX [USCG-2008-0051] Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Tem- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Zone; Lake Erie Metropark Fireworks, De- porary Safety Zone: Finavera Wave Energy mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- troit River, Gibraltar, MI [Docket No.: Buoy Salvage Safety Zone, Offshore Newport ture. USCG-2008-0660] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Harbor, Newport, Oregon [Docket No.: 9118. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. USCG-2008-0140] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Zone; Atchafalaya Bay; 0.5 mile in all direc- 9098. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. tions from position 29-31-23N, 091-23-12W Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9108. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0050] (RIN: 1625- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Zone; Luna Pier Fireworks, Lake Erie, Luna ting the Department’s final rule — Safety U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Pier, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0661] (RIN: Zone; Allegheny and Ohio Rivers, Pitts- Transportation and Infrastructure. 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant burgh, PA [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0665] 9119. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Transportation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ting the Department’s final rule — Security

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6672 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA Zone; Columbia River, All Waters Within a ting the Department’s final rule — Safety [USCG-2008-0043] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received 100-yard Radius Around the M/V Courcheville Zones: Fireworks displays in the Captain of August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0650] (RIN: 1625- the Port Puget Sound Zone [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 USCG-2008-0640] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9120. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9130. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Security Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9140. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River, Bal- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- timore, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0042] Zone; Fourth of July Celebration, Lake Erie, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 19, 2010, Buffalo, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0637] Zone; A Salute to Our Hero’s, Lake Ontario, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Hamlin, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0624] mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, ture. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 9121. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ture. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9131. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9141. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; NASA Space Shuttle Launch; Port Ca- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- naveral, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0040] Zone; Bayfield Fireworks, Lake Superior, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Bayfield, WI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0638] Zone; Toledo 4th of July Fireworks, Maumee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, River, Toledo, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2008- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 0639] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, ture. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 9122. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ture. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9132. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, structure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9142. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone: Independence Fireworks, Lake On- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tario, Oswego Harbor, Oswego, NY [Docket Zone; City of Ecorse Water Festival Fire- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety No.: USCG-2008-0626] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- works, Detroit River, Ecorse, MI [Docket Zone; Live-Fire Gun Exercise, Atlantic ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. No.: USCG-2008-0648] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Ocean, Miami, Florida [Docket No.: USCG- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2007-0175] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 9123. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9133. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9143. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; July 4th Fireworks, Lake Ontario, Zone; Belle Maer Harbor 4th of July Fire- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Kendall, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0625] works, Lake St. Clair, Harrison Township, Zone; Bayfront Bayside NYE fireworks dis- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0647] (RIN:1625- play, Intracoastal Waterway, Miami, FL pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 [USCG-2007-0141] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9124. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9134. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9144. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Conneaut Festival, Lake Erie, Zone; Alpena Fireworks, Lake Huron, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Conneaut, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0627] Alpena, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0646] Zone Regulations; Emergency repairs, (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Hillsborough River Wasterwater Pipeline, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Florida [Docket No.: USCG-2007-0136] (RIN: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant ture. ture. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9125. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9135. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9145. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Sheffield Lake Fireworks Display, Zone; Put-In-Bay Fourth of July Fireworks, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Lake Erie, Sheffield Lake, OH [Docket No.: Lake Erie, Put-In-Bay, OH [Docket No.: Zone; Live-Fire Gun Excersie, Atlantic USCG-2008-0628] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received USCG-2008-0645] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Ocean, Miami, Florida [Docket No.: USCG- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2007-0125] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9126. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9136. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9146. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Monongahela River Mile Marker 0.77 Zone; Port Austin Fireworks, Lake Huron, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety to Mile Marker 1.09, Pittsburgh, PA [Docket Port Austin, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008- Zone; Barges on Lake Worth off Flager Mu- No.: USCG-2008-0632] (RIN:1625-AA00) re- 0644] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, seum, West Palm Beach, FL [Docekt No.: ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the USCG-2007-0089] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Committee on Transportation and Infra- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. structure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9127. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9137. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9147. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- bridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Zone; Grosse Point Yacht Club 4th of July ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Channel, Nassau, NY, Event [USCG-2008-0633] Fireworks, Lake St. Clair, Grosse Point Zone; 200 yards east to 200 yards west of the received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Shores, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0643] Lewis Street Swing Bridge at MM52.5 Bayou 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Teche, New Iberia, Louisiana, bank to bank tation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [COTP Morgan City-07-015] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 9128. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ting the Department’s final rule — Security 9138. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Zone; Baltimore Harbor Broadway Pier, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9148. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Fells Point, Baltimore, MD [Docket No.: ting the Department’s final rule — Security Department of Homeland Security, transmit- USCG-2008-0634] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA ting the Department’s final rule — Safety August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [USCG-2008-0642] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received Zone; City of St. Clair Fireworks, St. Clair 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. River, St. Clair, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008- tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 0649] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 9129. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9139. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Committee on Transportation and Infra- ting the Department’s final rule — Security Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6673 9149. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Security ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone: U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Zone; 200 yards east to 200 yards west of the ting the Department’s final rule — Security Meeting, Inter-Continental Hotel, Miami, Lewis Street Swing Bridge at MM52.5 Bayou Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA Florida [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0385] (RIN: Teche, New Iberia, Louisiana, bank to bank [USCG-2008-0623] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received 1625-AA87) received August 19, 2010, pursuant [COTP Morgan City-07-012] (RIN: 1625-AA00) August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. 9160. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. 9150. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9170. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Security Zone; Fireworks Display, Upper Potomac ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore, MD River, Washington Channel, Washington Zone; Gulf of Alaska, Narrow cape, Kodiak [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0622] (RIN: 1625- Harbor, DC [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0391] Island, AK [COTP Western Alaska-08-011] AA87) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 9151. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ture. ture. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9161. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9171. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; City of Tonawanda July 4th Celebra- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety tion, Niagara River, Tonawanda, NY [Docket Zone; Live-Fire Gun Exercise, Atlantic Zone; Lower Mississippi River (LMR), Mile No.: USCG-2008-0621] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Ocean, Fort Pierce, Florida [Docket No.: Marker 532 to 530, Greenville, MS [COTP ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. USCG-2007-0178] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Lower Mississippi River-08-018] (RIN: 1625- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9152. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9162. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9172. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Fireworks Papermill Island, Seneca ting the Department’s final rule — Security ting the Department’s final rule — Safety River, Baldwinswille, NY [Docket No.: Savannah River, Savannah, GA [USCG-2007- Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker USCG-2008-0620] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 0181] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 19, 415 to 400 [Docket No.: COTP Sector LMR 08- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 014] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Committee on Transportation and Infra- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. structure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 9153. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9163. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ture. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9173. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; St. Ignace 4th of July Fireworks, Lake Zone; New Years Eve Celebration, New Lon- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Huron, St. Ignace, MI [Docket No.: USCG- don Harbor, New London, CT [USCG-2007- Zone; Missouri River, Mile 608.8 to 609.2 2008-0619] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 0188] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, [COTP Sector Upper Mississiper River-08-29] 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Committee on Transportation and Infra- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- structure. structure. 9154. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9164. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Security 9174. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Sault Ste. Marie 4th of July Fire- Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA Department of Homeland Security, transmit- works, St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI [USCG-2007-0192] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received ting the Department’s final rule — Safety [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0618] (RIN: 1625- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Mile 790.5 to AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 791.5 [COTP Sector Upper Mississippi River- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. 08-26] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, Transportation and Infrastructure. 9165. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 9155. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety structure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Marco Island Fireworks, Gulf of Mex- 9175. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Munising 4th of July Fireworks, Lake ico, Florida [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0011] Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Superior, Munising, MI [Docket No.: USCG- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 2008-0617] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Zone; Missouri River, Mile 615.0 to 615.6 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- [COTP Sector Upper Mississippi River-08-23] the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ture. (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, structure. 9166. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 9156. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Tampa Yacht Club Fireworks, Tampa 9176. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Marquette 4th of July Fireworks, Lake Bay, Florida [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0012] Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Superior, Marquette, MI [Docket No.: USCG- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 2008-0615] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Mile 870.0 to 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 872.5 [COTP Sector Upper Mississippi River- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ture. 08-017] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, structure. 9167. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 9157. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety structure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Gasparilla Children’s Parade Airshow, 9177. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Mackinac Island 4th of July Fire- Tampa Bay, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0020] Department of Homeland Security, transmit- works, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, MI (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, ting the Department’s final rule — Security [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0614] (RIN: 1625- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- [USCG-2008-0397] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ture. August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. 9168. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9158. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9178. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Fort Van- Zone; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway MM58.5 to Department of Homeland Security, transmit- couver Fireworks Display, Vancouver, WA MM59,5 WHL, bank to bank [COTP Morgan ting the Department’s final rule — Safety [USCG-2008-0372] received August 19, 2010, City-07-014] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August Zone; Lower Mississippi River, MM 497.5 to pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 498.5, Mayersville Revetment [COTP Lower mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mississippi River-07-014] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- ture. structure. ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9159. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9169. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tation and Infrastructure.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6674 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 9179. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; NASA Rocket Launch; Port Canaveral, tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety FL [COTP Jacksonville 07-164] (RIN: 1625- 9200. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Lower Mississippi River, MM 588.5 to AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 589.5, Klondike Revetment [COTP Lower Mis- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Department’s final rule — Security sissippi River-07-013] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Transportation and Infrastructure. Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA [COTP ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9190. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Savannah-06-144] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9180. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Air Force Week Thunderbirds Air tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Show, Honolulu, HI [COTP Honolulu 07-003] 9201. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2010, pursu- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Lower Mississippi River MM 597.5 to ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ting the Department’s final rule — Security 598.5, Big Island [COTP Lower Mississippi on Transportation and Infrastructure. Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA [COTP River-07-012] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Au- 9191. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Savannah-06-083] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received gust 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ting the Department’s final rule — Security 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. Zone; Waters Surrounding U.S. Forces Vessel tation and Infrastructure. 9181. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, SBX-1, HI [COTP Honolulu 07-002] (RIN: 1625- 9202. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- AA87) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Captain U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Department’s final rule — Safety of the Port San Juan Tropical Cyclone Safe- Transportation and Infrastructure. Zones; Fireworks displays in the Captain of ty Zone [COTP San Juan 06-167] (RIN: 1625- 9192. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, the Port Puget Sound Zone [Docket No.: AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Department of Homeland Security, transmit- USCG-2008-0806] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Department’s final rule — Safety August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. Zone; Garapan Fishing Base, Saipan [COTP 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9182. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Guam 07-004] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Au- tation and Infrastructure. 9203. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- gust 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Bahia de San Juan, San Juan, Puerto tation and Infrastructure. Zone; Cleveland Triathlon, North Coast Har- Rico [COTP San Juan 06-155] (RIN: 1625- 9193. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, bor, Cleveland, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2008- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 0805] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Transportation and Infrastructure. Zone; Cocos Lagoon, GU [COTP Guam 07-003] Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9183. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 9204. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Tallaboa Bay, Tallaboa, PR [COTP San ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9194. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Juan 06-086] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August Zone; Glenbrook Fireworks Celebration, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Glenbrook, NV [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0803] the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, structure. Zone; Kaskaskia River, Mile 10.0 to Mile 11.0, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 9184. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Evansville, IL [COTP St. Louis-06-095] (RIN: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Security to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9205. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; USAV RUNNYMEDE, Port of Ponce, Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Puerto Rico, United States [COTP San Juan 9195. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 06-071] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 19, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Dawn Serpa Wedding Fireworks Dis- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ting the Department’s final rule — Safety play, Tahoe City, CA [Docket No.: USCG- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Zone; Missouri River, Mile 366.0 to Mile 370.0, 2008-0800] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August structure. Kansas City, MO [COTP St. Louis-06-023] 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 9185. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- structure. ting the Department’s final rule — Security mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 9206. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone: USAV RUNNYMEDE, Port of Ponce, ture. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Puerto Rico, United States [COTP San Juan 9196. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 06-062] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Duluth Maritime Festival Fireworks, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Lake Superior, Duluth, NM [Docket No.: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Mile 194 USCG-2008-0795] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received structure. [COTP Sector Upper Mississippi River-06-026] August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9186. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, (RIN: 1625-AA00) recevied August 19, 2010, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 9207. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; NASA Space Shuttle Launch; Port Ca- ture. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- naveral, FL [COTP Jacksonville 07-249] (RIN: 9197. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Festival of Sail Mooring Evolution; to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Department’s final rule — Safety San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA [Docket No.: Transportation and Infrastructure. Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Mile 194 USCG-2008-0793] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 9187. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, [COTP Sector Upper Mississippi River-06-025] August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. Zone; NASA ATLAS V-WGS Rocket Launch; mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 9208. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Port Canaveral, FL [COTP Jacksonville 07- ture. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 235] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, 9198. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0790] (RIN: 1625- ture. Zone; Safety Zone, Savannah River & Intra- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 9188. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, coastal Waterway, Savannah, GA [COTP Sa- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- vannah 06-159] (RIN: 1625-AA00) recevied Au- Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety gust 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9209. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; VCSO Charity Event — Indian River, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- New Smyrna Beach, FL [COTP Jacksonville tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 07-205] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 9199. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Duluth Maritime Festival, Duluth-Su- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department of Homeland Security, transmit- perior Harbor, Duluth, MN [Docket No.: Committee on Transportation and Infra- ting the Department’s final rule — Security USCG-2008-0787] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received structure. Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA [COTP August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9189. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Savannah-06-145] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6675 9210. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9220. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9230. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Palm Beach Rowing Regatta, North Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Palm Beach, FL [Docket No.: USCG-2008- ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 0784] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, lated Area; St. Clair River Classic, St. Clair Zone; San Francisco Giants Fireworks Dis- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the River, St. Clair, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008- play, San Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San Committee on Transportation and Infra- 0718] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, Francisco Bay 07-033] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- structure. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9211. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Committee on Transportation and Infra- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- 9221. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9231. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, bridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- coastal Waterway, Sunrise, FL [Docket No.: ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety USCG-2008-0782] received August 19, 2010, pur- Zone; Harbor Beach Fireworks, Lake Huron, Zone; Major League Baseball All-Star Week suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Harbor Beach, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008- Fireworks Displays, San Francisco Bay, CA mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 0717] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-030] (RIN:1625- ture. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 9212. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Committee on Transportation and Infra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9222. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9232. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; PRA Destination Management Fire- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- works Display; San Diego Bay, San Diego, ting the Department’s final rule — Security ting the Department’s final rule — Safety California [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0781] Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA [COTP Zone; Baron Hilton Independence Day Cele- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Savannah-06-049] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received bration, San Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Francisco Bay 07-029] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9213. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9223. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9233. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Security Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Yankee Homecoming Fireworks, New- Zone; Savannah River, Savannah, GA [COTP ting the Department’s final rule — Safety buryport MA [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0779] Savannah-06-026] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Zone; Whales transiting the San Francisco (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Bay and Delta Region, CA [COTP San Fran- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cisco Bay 07-017] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. 9224. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9214. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9234. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; San Francisco Giants Fireworks Dis- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Catherine Tangonan Wedding Fire- play, San Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San ting the Department’s final rule — Safety works Display; Mission Bay, San Diego, Cali- Francisco Bay 07-054] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Zone; John and Bekki Booth Wedding Fire- fornia [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0775] (RIN: ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. works, Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe Shores, 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- MI [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0897] (RIN: 1625- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. 9225. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9215. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9235. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Fleet Week Fireworks Displays, San Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Access Destination Services ESRI Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San Francisco Bay ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Fireworks Display; San Diego Bay, San 07-047] (RIN: 1625-AA 00) received August 19, Zone; San Francisco Giants Fireworks Dis- Diego, California [Docket No.: USCG-2008- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the play, San Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San 0774] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, Committee on Transportation and Infra- Francisco Bay 07-014] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the structure. ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9226. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tation and Infrastructure. 9216. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9236. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Labor Day Sky Concert Fireworks Dis- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety play, South Lake Tahoe, CA [COTP San ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; San Diego Symphony Fireworks Dis- Francisco Bay 07-043] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Zone; Stockton Asparagus Festival; Stock- play; San Diego Bay, San Diego, California ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ton, California [COTP San Francisco Bay 07- [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0773] (RIN: 1625- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 013] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9227. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ture. 9217. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9237. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Bethel Island Air Show, San Joaquin Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety River, CA [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-041] ting the Department’s final rule — Special Zones; Navy Exercise, Tampa Bay, Florida (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Local Regulations for Marine Events; Hamp- [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0768] (RIN: 1625- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ton River, Hampton, VA [Docket No.: USCG- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2008-0893] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ture. 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Transportation and Infrastructure. 9228. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9218. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9238. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zones; Big Air Wind Jam, San Francisco Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Greater Cleveland Triathlon, Mentor Bay, CA [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-037] ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Headlands, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0766] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Zone; Charter Oak Bridge Downed Power (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Line, Hartford, CT [Docket No.: USCG-2008- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 0888] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ture. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ture. 9229. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9219. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9239. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Firework Zone; Discovery Channel ‘‘Dirty Jobs’’ 150th Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Events; Great Lake Annual Firework Events Episode Celebration, San Francisco Bay, CA ting the Department’s final rule — Safety [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0719] (RIN: 1625- [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-034] (RIN:1625- Zone Rob Labreche’s ‘‘Heroes on the Harbor’’ AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Fireworks Display; San Diego Bay, San

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 Diego, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0889] ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, Zone; ‘‘Hot Summer Nights’’ in the City of Zone; Chicago Harbor, Navy Pier Southeast, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Pittsburg, CA Fireworks display [Docket Chicago, IL [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0740] re- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- No.: USCG-2008-0764] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9240. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tation and Infrastructure. 9260. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 9250. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Mississippi River, MM 435 to 439, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Tem- Vicksburg Bend [COTP Lower Mississippi ting the Department’s final rule — Safety porary Safety Zone: Maritime Heritage Fes- River-07-019] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Au- Zone; Missouri River Mile 423.0 [COTP Sector tival, Portland, Oregon [Docket No.: USCG- gust 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Upper Mississippi River-06-024] (RIN: 1625- 2008-0737] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9241. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9251. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9261. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Launching of the USNS CARL ting the Department’s final rule — Security ting the Department’s final rule — Special BRASHER; Coronado Bridge, San Diego Bay, Zone; Columbia River, All Waters Within a Local Regulation (SLR) and Safety Zone CA [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0887] (RIN: 1625- 100-yard Radius Around the M/V Courcheville Regulation: Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hy- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0757] (RIN: 1625- droplane Race and Blue Angels Air Show U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Performance 2008, Lake Washington, WA Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0734] (RIN: 1625-AA08 9242. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. and 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pur- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9252. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Zone; Lower Mississippi River, MM 322.5 to ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ture. 323.5, Palmetto Bend [COTP Lower Mis- Zone; Missouri River Mile Marker 371.1 to 9262. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- sissippi River-07-018] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Mile Marker 371.3 Riverside, MO [COTP Sec- ment of Transportation, transmitting the ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tor Upper Mississippi River-06-024] (RIN: Department’s 2009 annual report on rec- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1625-AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant ommendations made by the Intelligent tation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation Systems Program Advisory 9243. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee, pursuant to Public Law 109-59, 9253. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- section 5305(h)(4); to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival 9263. A letter from the Senior Program An- Zone; Wings over White Rock Air Show, Fireworks, Lake Superior, Superior, WI alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- Semiahmoo Bay, Blaine, Washington [Dock- [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0883] (RIN: 1625- mitting the Department’s final rule — Re- et No.: USCG-2008-0756] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 Registration and Renewal of Aircraft Reg- ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on istration [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0188; Amend- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. ment Nos. 13-34, 47-29, 91-318] (RIN: 2120-AI89) tation and Infrastructure. 9244. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9254. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, July 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety tation and Infrastructure. 9264. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Zone; Lower Mississippi River, MM 414.5 to Zone; Fireworks Displays, Potomac River, General Counsel, OEAP, Department of 415.5, Togo Island [COTP Lower Mississippi National Harbor, MD [Docket No.: USCG- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- River-07-016] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Au- 2008-0753] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August ment’s final rule — Posting of Flight Delay gust 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Data on Websites [Docket No.: DOT-OST- tation and Infrastructure. structure. 2007-0022] (RIN: No. 2105-AE02) received July 9245. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9255. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Security structure. Zone; Hampton Bays Civic Association, Zone; Landing Craft, Air-Cushioned (LCAC), 9265. A letter from the Senior Program An- Hampton Bays, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2008- (LC-16), Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- 0880] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 19, [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0748] (RIN: 1625- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 worthiness Directives; Arrow Falcon Export- Committee on Transportation and Infra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ers, Inc. (previously Utah State Univer- structure. Transportation and Infrastructure. sity)..Model AH-1G, AH-1S, HH-1K, TH-1F, 9246. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9256. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- UH-1L, and UH-1P Helicopters; and South- ting the Department’s final rule — Fire- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety west Florida Aviation Model UH-1B (SW204 works; Safety Zone; Celebration of the Mys- Zone; Trenton Rotary Roar on the River and SW204HP) and UH-1H (SW205) Heli- tic Fireworks, Mystic River, Somerville, MA Fireworks, Detroit River, Trenton, MI copters [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0565; Direc- [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0879] (RIN: 1625- [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0745] (RIN: 1625- torate Identifier 2010-SW-034-AD; Amend- AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 ment 39-16357; AD 2010-14-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on received July 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9247. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9257. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9266. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Special ment of Transportation, transmitting the Zone; Lower Mississippi River, MM 488.5 to Local Regulations for Marine Events; Spa Department’s annual report on the adminis- 489.5, Stack Island [COTP Lower Mississippi Creek, Annapolis, MD [Docket No.: USCG- tration of the Surface Transportation River-07-015] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Au- 2008-0744] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August Project Delivery Pilot Program, pursuant to gust 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Section 6005(a) of the Safe, Accountable, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity tation and Infrastructure. structure. Act: A Legacy for Users; to the Committee 9248. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9258. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, on Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 9267. A letter from the Senior Program An- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- Zone; Olympia Harbor Days Tugboat Race, Zone; Chaumont Chamber Fireworks Dis- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Budd Inlet, Olympia, Washington [Docket play, Chaumont Bay, Three Mile Bay, NY worthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries No.: USCG-2008-0877] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- [Docket No.: USCG-2008-0741] (RIN: 1625- a.s. (Type Certificate G60EU Previously Held ceived August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AA00) received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 by LETECKE ZAVODY a.s. and LET Aero- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on nautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0684; Directorate 9249. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 9259. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Identifier 2010-CE-031-AD; Amendment 39- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 16360; AD 2010-14-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received

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A letter from the Program Analyst, Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and mitting the Department’s final rule — Department of Transportation, transmitting Construction Noise [FHWA Docket No.: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, the Department’s final rule — Establishment FHWA-2008-0114] (RIN: 2125-AF26) received and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- of Class E Airspace; Syracuse, KS [Docket July 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments No.: FAA-2010-0400; Airspace Docket No. 10- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [Docket No.: 30735; Amdt. No. 3383] received ACE-3] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9269. A letter from the Senior Program An- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. 9288. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule — 9278. A letter from the Senior Program An- Department of Transportation, transmitting Airwothiness Directives; The Boeing Com- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness pany Model 777 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH 2009-1249; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-100- worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 Model TAE 125-01 Reciprocating Engines AD; Amendment 39-16358; AD 2010-14-13] (RIN: and -300 Series Airplanes, and A340-200, -300, [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0308; Directorate 2120-AA64) received July 21, 2010, pursuant to -500, and -600 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: Identifier 2010-NE-17-AD; Amendment 39- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on FAA-2009-0003, Directorate Identifier 2007- 16366; AD 2010-14-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Transportation and Infrastructure. NM-251-AD; Amendment 39-16368; AD 2010-15- July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9270. A letter from the Senior Program An- 02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 29, 2010, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Cer- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 9289. A letter from the Program Analyst, tification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Op- ture. Department of Transportation, transmitting eration of Light-Sport Aircraft; Modifica- 9279. A letter from the Senior Program An- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness tions to Rules for Sport Pilots and Flight In- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 structors With a Sport Pilot Rating; OMB mitting the Department’s final rule — Safe, Airplanes and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and Approval of Information Collection [Docket Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navi- -600 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0790; No.: FAA-2007-29015; Amdt. No. 91-311] (RIN: gable Airspace [Docket No.: FAA-2006-25002; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-177-AD; 2120-AJ10) received July 21, 2010, pursuant to Amendment No. 77-13] (RIN: 2120-AH31) re- Amendment 39-16285; AD 2010-10-06] (RIN: 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ceived July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2120-AA64) received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. 9271. A letter from the Senior Program An- tation and Infrastructure. 9290. A letter from the Program Analyst, alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- 9280. A letter from the Senior Program An- Department of Transportation, transmitting mitting the Department’s final rule — IFR alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments mitting the Department’s final rule — Directives; The Boeing Company Model 757 [Docket No.: 30733; Amdt. No. 488] received Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-8, V- Airplanes, Model 767 Airplanes, and Model July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 14, V-38, V-47, V-279, and V-422 in the Vicinity 777-200 and -300 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of Findlay, Ohio [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0709; FAA-2008-0274; Directorate Identifier 2008- tation and Infrastructure. Airspace Docket No. 09-AGL-28] (RIN: 2010- 9272. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, NM-038-AD; Amendment 39-16367; AD 2010-15- AA66) received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 29, 2010, Department of Transportation, transmitting U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule — Certification Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- of Enforcement of the Heavy Vehicle Use 9281. A letter from the Program Analyst, ture. Tax [FHWA Docket No.: FHWA-2009-0098] Department of Transportation, transmitting 9291. A letter from the Program Analyst, (RIN: 2125-AF32) received July 29, 2010, pursu- the Department’s final rule — Amendment of Department of Transportation, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Class D and E Airspace; Everett, WA [Docket the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness on Transportation and Infrastructure. No.: FAA-2009-1105; Airspace Docket No. 09- Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8- 9273. A letter from the Senior Program An- ANM-23] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 400 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2010- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0229; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-115-AD; mitting the Department’s final rule — Auto- Transportation and Infrastructure. Amendment 39-16356; AD 2010-14-11] received matic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast 9282. A letter from the Program Analyst, July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (ADS-B) Out Performance Requirements To Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Support Air Traffic Control (ATC) Service; the Department’s final rule — Amendment of tation and Infrastructure. OMB Approval of Information Collection Class E Airspace; Bozeman, MT [Docket No.: 9292. A letter from the Program Analyst, [Docket No.: FAA-2007-29305; Amdt. No. 91- FAA-2009-1220; Airspace Docket No. 09-ANM- Department of Transportation, transmitting 314] (RIN: 2120-AI92) received August 18, 2010, 30] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation and Infrastructure. 100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, ture. 9283. A letter from the Program Analyst, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP Se- 9274. A letter from the Senior Program An- Department of Transportation, transmitting ries Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0383; alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- the Department’s final rule — Amendment of Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-214-AD; mitting the Department’s final rule — Use of Class D and E Airspace; Everett, WA [Docket Amendment 39-16362; AD 2010-14-17] (RIN: One Additional Portable Oxygen Concen- No.: FAA-2009-1105; Airspace Docket No. 09- 2120-AA64) received July 29, 2010, pursuant to trator Device on Board Aircraft [Docket No.: ANM-23] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on FAA-2009-1059; SFAR 106] (RIN: 2120-AJ77) re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. ceived July 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. 9293. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9284. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Amendment of 9275. A letter from the Senior Program An- the Department’s final rule — Establishment Class E Airspace; Mount Airy, NC [Docket alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- of Class D Airspace; San Marcos, TX [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0070; Airspace Docket No. 10- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- No.: FAA-2010-0406; Airspace Docket No.: ASO-14] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 worthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de 10ASW-8] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Transportation and Infrastructure. 9294. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2010-0174; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-186- 9285. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting AD; Amendment 39-16359; AD 2010-14-14] (RIN: Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Amendment of 2120-AA64) received July 29, 2010, pursuant to the Department’s final rule — Establishment VOR Federal Airways V-50, V-251, and V313 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of Class E Airspace; Paynesville, MN [Docket in the Vicinity of Decatur, Illinois [Docket Transportation and Infrastructure. No.: FAA-2010-0399; Airspace Docket No. 10- No.: FAA-2010-0689; Airspace Docket No. 09- 9276. A letter from the Senior Program An- AGL-3] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 AGL-29] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received July 29, alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mitting the Department’s final rule — Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, 9286. A letter from the Program Analyst, structure. and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- Department of Transportation, transmitting 9295. A letter from the Program Analyst, ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments the Department’s final rule — Revision of Department of Transportation, transmitting

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 the Department’s final rule — Amendment of received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0270; Airspace Docket Class E Airspace; Smithfield, NC [Docket 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- No. 10-AAL-8] received August 18, 2010, pur- No.: FAA-2010-0285; Airspace Docket No. 10- tation and Infrastructure. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ASO-23] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 9305. A letter from the Program Analyst, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting ture. Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 9314. A letter from the Senior Program An- 9296. A letter from the Program Analyst, Directives; Zaklad Szybowcowy, ‘‘Jezow’’ alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- Department of Transportation, transmitting Henryk Mynarski Model PW-6U Sailplanes mitting the Department’s final rule — the Department’s final rule — Modification [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0729; Directorate Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, of VOR Federal Airways V-82, V-175, V-191, Identifier 2010-CE-032-AD; Amendment 39- and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- and V-430 in the Vicinity of Bemidji, MN 16373; AD 2010-15-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0241; Airspace Docket July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: 30736; Amdt. No. 3384] received No. 10-AGL-4] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received July 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9306. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. structure. Department of Transportation, transmitting 9315. A letter from the Program Analyst, 9297. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; Eurocopter France (ECF) Model the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness the Department’s final rule — Amendment of EC225LP Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2010- Directives; The Boeing Company Model 737- Class E Airspace; Clemson, SC and Establish- 0721; Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-56-AD; 300, -400, -500, -600, -700, and -800 Series Air- ment of Class E Airspace: Pickens, SC Amendment 39-16370; AD 2010-15-04] (RIN: planes [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0046; Direc- [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0052; Airspace Docket 2120-AA64) received July 29, 2010, pursuant to torate Identifier 2009-NM-086-AD; Amend- No. 10-ASO-13] received July 29, 2010, pursu- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment 39-16383; AD 2010-16-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Transportation and Infrastructure. received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Transportation and Infrastructure. 9307. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 9298. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 9316. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Department’s final rule — Revocation of Directives; The Boeing Company Model 767- Department of Transportation, transmitting Class D and E Airspace; Panama City, FL 200, -300, and -300F Series Airplanes Powered the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0001; Airspace Docket by General Electric or Pratt & Whitney En- Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747- No. 10-ASO-10] received July 29, 2010, pursu- gines [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0671; Direc- 100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee torate Identifier 2010-NM-142-AD; Amend- 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, on Transportation and Infrastructure. ment 39-16363; AD 2010-14-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes [Docket 9299. A letter from the Program Analyst, received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. No.: FAA-2010-0045; Directorate Identifier Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2009-NM-085-AD; Amendment 39-16382; AD the Department’s final rule — Amendment of tation and Infrastructure. 2010-15-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Class D Airspace; Goldsboro, NC [Docket No.: 9308. A letter from the Program Analyst, 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to FAA-2010-0095; Airspace Docket No. 10-ASO- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 18] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness structure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 9317. A letter from the Program Analyst, Transportation and Infrastructure. 23 Super Blanik Gliders [Docket No.: FAA- Department of Transportation, transmitting 9300. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2010-0457; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-019- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting AD; Amendment 39-16371; AD 2010-15-05] (RIN: Directives; The Boeing Company Model 767- the Department’s final rule — Modification 2120-AA64) received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 200, -300, and -300F Series Airplanes [Docket of Restricted Area R-3404; Crane, IN [Docket 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on No.: FAA-2010-0044; Directorate Identifier No.: FAA-2007-28632; Airspace Docket No. 07- Transportation and Infrastructure. 2009-NM-084-AD; Amendment 39-16381; AD ASW-3] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received July 29, 9309. A letter from the Senior Program An- 2010-16-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Committee on Transportation and Infra- mitting the Department’s final rule — the Committee on Transportation and Infra- structure. Amendment of Class E Airspace; Pine Moun- structure. 9301. A letter from the Program Analyst, tain, GA [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0498; Air- 9318. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting space Docket No. 10-ASO-26] received August Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Establishment 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness of Class E Airspace; Kemmerer, WY [Docket the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation No.: FAA-2009-1190; Airspace Docket No. 09- structure. Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Se- ANM-27] received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 9310. A letter from the Regulatory Ombuds- ries Airplanes, DC-9-81 (MD-81) Airplanes, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on man, Department of Transportation, trans- DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes, DC-9-83 (MD-83) Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Direct Airplanes, DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, MD-88 9302. A letter from the Program Analyst, Final Rulemaking Procedures [Docket No.: Airplanes, and MD-90-30 Airplanes, Equipped Department of Transportation, transmitting FMCSA-2009-0354] (RIN: 2126-AB23) received with Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accord- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ance with Supplemental Type Certificate Directives; Empresa Brasileira de 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ST02463AT [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0702; Di- Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB- tation and Infrastructure. rectorate Identifier 2010-NM-144-AD; Amend- 500 Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0733; Di- 9311. A letter from the Regulatory Ombuds- ment 39-16380; AD 2009-15-16 R1] (RIN: 2120- rectorate Identifier 2010-CE-038-AD; Amend- man, Department of Transportation, trans- AA64) received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 ment 39-16375; AD 2010-15-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) mitting the Department’s final rule — Med- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on received July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ical Certification Requirements as Part of Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); 9319. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Department of Transportation, transmitting 9303. A letter from the Program Analyst, Amendments [Docket No.: FMCSA-1997-2210] the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting (RIN: 2126-AB24) received August 18, 2010, Directives; Empresa Brasileira de the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB- Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28, PA-32, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR Airplanes, and PA-34, and PA-44 Series Airplanes [Docket ture. Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, No.: FAA-2009-1015; Directorate Identifier 9312. A letter from the Senior Program An- -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes [Dock- 2009-CE-039-AD; Amendment 39-16376; AD alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- et No.: FAA-2008-1079; Directorate Identifier 2010-15-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 29, mitting the Department’s final rule — 2008-NM-116-AD; Amendment 39-16377; AD 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, 2010-16-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Committee on Transportation and Infra- and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to structure. ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9304. A letter from the Program Analyst, [Docket No.: 30737; Amdt. No. 3385] received structure. Department of Transportation, transmitting August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9320. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; The Boeing Company Model 737- tation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Air- 9313. A letter from the Senior Program An- Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 planes [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0173; Direc- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- Series Airplanes, and A340-200, -300, -500, and torate Identifier 2009-NM-076-AD; Amend- mitting the Department’s final rule — Revi- -600 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009- ment 39-16374; AD 2010-15-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) sion of Class E Airspace; Kulik Lake, AK 0003; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-251-AD;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:23 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6679 Amendment 39-16368; AD 2010-15-02] (RIN: mitting the Department’s final rule — Inclu- AA00) received July 20, 2010, pursuant to 5 2120-AA64) received August 18, 2010, pursuant sion of Reference to Manual Requirements U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on [Docket No.: FAA-2006-25877; Amendment No. Ways and Means. Transportation and Infrastructure. 91-317] (RIN: 2120-AJ44) received August 18, 9338. A letter from the Federal Register Li- 9321. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the aison Officer, Department of the Treasury, Department of Transportation, transmitting Committee on Transportation and Infra- transmitting the Department’s final rule — the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness structure. Establishment of the Sierra Pelona Valley Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 9329. A letter from the Senior Program An- Viticultural Area (2010R-004P) [Docket No.: Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200, -300, alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- TTB-2009-0004; T.D. TTB-86; Re: Notice No. -500 and -600 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 97] (RIN: 1513-AB64) received August 10, 2010, FAA-2009-1215; Directorate Identifier 2009- worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- NM-126-AD; Amendment 39-16364; AD 2010-14- and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340- mittee on Ways and Means. 19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 18, 2010, 200, -300, -500 and -600 Series Airplanes [Dock- 9339. A letter from the Federal Register Li- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- et No.: FAA-2009-1215; Directorate Identifier aison Officer, Department of the Treasury, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2009-NM-126-AD; Amendment 39-16364; AD transmitting the Department’s final rule — ture. 2010-14-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Increase in Tax Rates on Tobacco Products 9322. A letter from the Program Analyst, 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to and Cigarette Papers and Tubes; Floor Department of Transportation, transmitting the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Stocks Tax on Certain Tobacco Products, the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness structure. Cigarette Papers, and Cigarette Tubes; and Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 9330. A letter from the Senior Program An- Changes to Basis for Denial, Suspension, or 32R-301T and PA-46-350P Airplanes [Docket alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- Revocation of Permits [Docket No.: TTB- No.: FAA-2010-0122; Directorate Identifier mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2009-0001; T.D. TTB-85; Re: T.D. TTB-75 and 2009-CE-067-AD; Amendment 39-16338; AD worthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Notice No. 93] (RIN: 1513-AB70) received Au- 2010-19-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Corporation (Schweizer) Model 269D Heli- gust 10, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to copters [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0758; Direc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Committee on Transportation and Infra- torate Identifier 2010-SW-004-AD; Amend- Means. structure. ment 39-16385; AD 2010-16-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 9340. A letter from the Chief, Trade and 9323. A letter from the Program Analyst, received August 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commercial Regulations Branch, Depart- Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment of the Treasury, transmitting the De- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness tation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule — Dominican Republic- Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8- 9331. A letter from the Senior Program An- -Central America--United States Free Trade 400, -401, and -402 Airplanes [Docket No.: alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- Agreement [USCBP-2008-0060] (RIN: 1515- FAA-2010-0382; Directorate Identifier 2009- mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- AD60) (Formerly 1505-AB84) received August NM-211-AD; Amendment 39-16361; AD 2010-14- lishment of Class E Airspace; Williamson, 16, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 18, 2010, WV [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0416; Airspace the Committee on Ways and Means. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Docket No.: 10-AEA-12] received August 18, 9341. A letter from the Chief, Publications mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ture. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule 9324. A letter from the Senior Program An- structure. — Tier I Issue: IRC Section 118 Abuse Direc- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- 9332. A letter from the Program Analyst, tive #9 [LMSB Control No. LMSB-4-0710-020] mitting the Department’s final rule — Department of Transportaton, transmitting received July 14, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amendment and Establishment of Restricted the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Areas and Other Special Use Airspace, Ra- Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Means. zorback Range Airspace Complex, AR [Dock- Model 4HFR34C653/L106FA Propellers 9342. A letter from the Chief, Publications et No.: FAA-2009-1050; Airspace Docket No. [Docekt No.: FAA-2007-29176; Directorate and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 09-ASW-40] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August Identifier 2007-NE-38-AD; Amendment 39- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule 18, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 16365; AD 2010-14-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received — Excise Taxes on Prohibited Tax Shelter the Committee on Transportation and Infra- July 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transactions and Related Disclosure Re- structure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- quirements; Disclosure Requirements with 9325. A letter from the Senior Program An- tation and Infrastructure. Respect to Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- 9333. A letter from the Assistant Secretary actions; Requirement of Return and Time for mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- of the Army, Civil Works, Department of the Filing [TD 9492] (RIN: 1545-BG18) received worthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH Army, transmitting the Department’s Study July 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS and G102 on the State of Illinois Water Supply Stor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders [Docket No.: age Contract at Rend Lake, Illinois; to the Means. FAA-2010-0458; Directorate Identifier 2010- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 9343. A letter from the Chief, Publications CE-023-AD; Amendment 39-16372; AD 2010-15- structure. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 18, 2010, 9334. A letter from the Office of Aviation Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Safety, National Transportation Safety — Update for Weighted Average Interest mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Board, transmitting the Board’s final rule — Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates [No- ture. Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Acci- tice 2010-52] received July 13, 2010, pursuant 9326. A letter from the Senior Program An- dents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Ways and Means. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Cargo, and Records [7533-01-P] received Au- 9344. A letter from the Chief, Publications worthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de gust 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB- to the Committee on Transportation and In- transmitting the Service’s final rule — De- 135 Airplanes; and Empresa Brasileira de frastructure. termination of Issue Price in the Case of Cer- Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB- 9335. A letter from the Director, Regula- tain Debt Instruments Issued for Property 145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, tion Policy and Management Office of the (Rev. Rul. 2010-190) received July 21, 2010, and -145EP Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009- General Counsel, Department of Veterans Af- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 0716; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-212-AD; fairs, transmitting the Department’s final mittee on Ways and Means. Amendment 39-16378; AD 2010-16-02] (RIN: rule — Stressor Determinations for Post- 9345. A letter from the Chief, Publications 2120-AA64) received August 18, 2010, pursuant traumatic Stress Disorder (RIN: 2900-AN32) and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on received July 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the Service’s final rule — In- Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans’ terim Final Rules for Group Health Plans 9327. A letter from the Senior Program An- Affairs. and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- 9336. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Coverage of Preventive Services under the mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France mitting the Department’s report entitled, [TD 9493] (RIN: 0938-AQ07) received July Model EC 130 B4 Helicopters [Docket No.: ‘‘Assets for Independence Program: Status at 21,2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to FAA-2010-0713; Directorate Identifier 2009- the Conclusion of the Ninth Year,’’ pursuant the Committee on Ways and Means. SW-63-AD; Amendment 39-16369; AD 2010-15- to Public Law 105-285; to the Committee on 9346. A letter from the Chief, Publications 03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 18, 2010, Ways and Means. and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 9337. A letter from the Attorney — Advisor, transmitting the Service’s final rule — In- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- terim Final Rules for Group Health Plans ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety and Health Insurance Issures Relating to In- 9328. A letter from the Senior Program An- zone; Ship repair in Penobscot Bay, ME ternal Claims and Appeals and External Re- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0519] (RIN: 1625- view Processes under the Patient Protection

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:32 Sep 15, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H6680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2010 and Affordable Care Act [TD 9494] (RIN: 1545- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule formed Services Employment and Reemploy- BJ63) received July 27, 2010, pursuant to 5 — Alternative Amortization Schedule for ment Rights Act; jointly to the Committees U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Single-Employer Plans under PRA 2010 [No- on the Judiciary and Veterans’ Affairs. Ways and Means. tice 2010-55] received August 10, 2010, pursu- 9369. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 9347. A letter from the Chief, Publications ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting draft and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, on Ways and Means. legislation ‘‘to amend title 38, United States transmitting the Service’s final rule — 9358. A letter from the Chairman, Inter- Code, to improve veterans’ health care bene- Qualified Zone Academy Bonds; Obligations national Trade Commission, transmitting a fits and for other purposes.’’; jointly to the of States and Political Subdivisions [TD report entitled, ’’The Year in Trade 2009’’, Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and Over- 9495] (RIN: 1545-BC61) received July 30, 2010, pursuant to Section 163(c) of the Trade Act sight and Government Reform. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- of 1974; to the Committee on Ways and 9370. A letter from the Program Manager, mittee on Ways and Means. Means. Department of Health and Human Services, 9348. A letter from the Chief, Publications 9359. A letter from the Director, Office of transmitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Regulations, Social Security Administra- final rule — Medicare Program; End-Stage transmitting the Service’s final rule — tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Renal Disease Prospective Payment System Xilinx, Inc. V. Commissioner 598 F.3d 1191 rule — Setting the Time and Place for a [CMS-1418-F] (RIN: 0938-AP57) received Au- (9th Cir. 2010), aff’g 125 T.C. 37 (2005) Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge gust 4, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); receivedJuly 30, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: SSA 2008-0033] (RIN: 0960-AG61) jointly to the Committees on Ways and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and July 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Means and Energy and Commerce. Means. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 9371. A letter from the Chairman, Medicare 9349. A letter from the Chief, Publications Means. Payment Advisory Commission, transmit- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 9360. A letter from the Chief Privacy Offi- ting Commission’s 2010 Data Book: Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule cer, Department of Homeland Security, Healthcare Spending and the Medicare Pro- — Directive on Examination Action with Re- transmitting the Department’s third quarter gram; jointly to the Committees on Ways spect to Certain Gain Recognition Agree- report for fiscal year 2010 from the Office of and Means and Energy and Commerce. ments [LMSB-4-0510-017] received July 30, Security and Privacy, pursuant to Public 9372. A letter from the Director, Office of 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Law 110-53, section 803; to the Committee on National Drug Control Policy, transmitting Committee on Ways and Means. Homeland Security. a letter regarding the the Office’s 2011 Na- 9350. A letter from the Chief, Publications 9361. A letter from the Acting Deputy As- tional Southwest Border Counternarcotics and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue sistant Administrator, Bureau for Legisla- Strategy; jointly to the Committees on the Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule tive and Public Affairs, Agency for Inter- Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Foreign — Teir Field Directive on the Planning and national Development, transmitting the Affairs. Examination of IRC Section 263A issues in Agency’s third fiscal year 2010 quarterly re- Mr. TOWNS: Committee on Oversight and the Auto Dealership Industry #2 [LMSB-4- port on unobligated and unexpended appro- Government Reform. H.R. 2853. A bill to re- 0810-021] received August 19, 2010, pursuant to priated funds; jointly to the Committees on quire the purchase of domestically made 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs. flags of the United States of America for use Ways and Means. 9362. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- by the Federal Government; with an amend- 9351. A letter from the Chief, Publications ment of Energy, transmitting Report to Con- ment (Rept. 111–586). Referred to the Com- and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, gress on Dedicated Ethanol Pipeline Feasi- mittee of the Whole House on the State of transmitting the Service’s final rule — Infor- bility, pursuant to Public Law 110-140, sec- the Union. mation Reporting for Payments Made in Set- tion 243; jointly to the Committees on En- Mr. TOWNS: Committee on Oversight and tlement of Payment Card and Third Pary ergy and Commerce and Transportation and Government Reform. S. 2868. An act to pro- Network Transactions received August 19, Infrastructure. vide increased access to the General Services 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 9363. A letter from the Senior Advisor for Administration’s Schedules Program by the Committee on Ways and Means. Regulations, Social Security Administra- American Red Cross and State and local gov- 9352. A letter from the Chief, Publications tion, transmitting the Administration’s final ernments; with an amendment (Rept. 111– and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, rule — Amendements to Regulations Regard- 587). Referred to the Committee of the Whole transmitting the Service’s final rule — Guid- ing Major Life-Changing Events Affecting House on the State of the Union. ance regarding Deferred Discharge of Indebt- Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Mr. TOWNS: Committee on Oversight and edness Income of Corporations and Deferred Amounts to Medicare Part B Premiums Government Reform. H.R. 5366. A bill to re- Orginal Issue Discount Deductions [TD 9497] [Docket No.: SSA-2009-0078] (RIN: 0960-AH06) quire the proposal for debarment from con- (RIN: 1545-BI97) received August 19, 2010, pur- received July 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tracting with the Federal Government of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on persons violating the Foreign Corrupt Prac- mittee on Ways and Means. Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. tices Act of 1977 (Rept. 111–588). Referred to 9353. A letter from the Chief, Publications 9364. A letter from the Inspector General, the Committee of the Whole House on the and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Special Inspector General for Iraq Recon- State of the Union. transmitting the Service’s final rule — Ap- struction, transmitting the Special Inspector Mr. OBERSTAR: Committee on Transpor- plication of Section 108(i) to Partnerships General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5282. A bill to and S Corporations [TD 9498] (RIN: 1545-BJ00) July 2010 Quarterly Report and Semiannual provide funds to the Army Corps of Engi- received August 19, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Report, pursuant to Public Law 108-106, sec- neers to hire veterans and members of the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and tion 3001; jointly to the Committees on For- Armed Forces to assist the Corps with Means. eign Affairs and Appropriations. curation and historic preservation activities, 9354. A letter from the Chief, Publications 9365. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- and for other purposes; with an amendment and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, fice of Communications and Legislative Af- (Rept. 111–589). Referred to the Committee of transmitting the Service’s final rule — fairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Com- the Whole House on the State of the Union. Xilinx, Inc. V. Commissioner, 598 F.3d mission, transmitting the Commission’s An- Mr. OBERSTAR: Committee on Transpor- 1191(9th Cir. 2010), aff’g, 125 T.C. 37 (2005) (IRB nual Report on the Federal Work Force for tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5651. A bill to No.: 2010-33) received August 10, 2010, pursu- Fiscal Year 2009, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2000e- designate the Federal building and United ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 4(e); jointly to the Committees on Oversight States courthouse located at 515 9th Street on Ways and Means. and Government Reform and Education and in Rapid City, South Dakota, as the ‘‘Andrew 9355. A letter from the Chief, Publications Labor. W. Bogue Federal Building and United States and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 9366. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Courthouse’’ (Rept. 111–590). Referred to the Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Water and Science, Department of the Inte- House Calendar. — Update for Weighted Average Interest rior, transmitting Final Report on Wind and Mr. OBERSTAR: Committee on Transpor- Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates [No- Hydropower Feasibility Study, pursuant to tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5706. A bill to tice 2010-57] received August 10, 2010, pursu- Public Law 109-58, section 503(a); jointly to designate the facility of the Government ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Committees on Natural Resources and Printing Office located at 31451 East United on Ways and Means. Transportation and Infrastructure. Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado, as the ‘‘Frank 9356. A letter from the Chief, Publications 9367. A letter from the Assistant Attorney Evans Government Printing Office Build- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue General, Department of Justice, transmit- ing’’; with amendments (Rept. 111–591). Re- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule ting Second Quarterly Report of FY 2010 ferred to the House Calendar. — Special Funding Rules for Multiemployer under The Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Mr. OBERSTAR: Committee on Transpor- Plans under PRA 2010 [Notice 2010-56] re- Act of 2008, pursuant to Public Law 110-389; tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5773. A bill to ceived August 10, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary designate the Federal building located at 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and and Veterans’ Affairs. 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Mary- Means. 9368. A letter from the Assistant Attorney land, as the ‘‘Robert M. Ball Federal Build- 9357. A letter from the Chief, Publications General, Department of Justice, transmit- ing’’; with amendments (Rept. 111–592). Re- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ting third quarterly report of FY 2010 on Uni- ferred to the House Calendar.

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A bill to provide for restoration on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be House Calendar. of the coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico af- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in fected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, each case for consideration of such provi- f and for other purposes; to the Committee on sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Natural Resources, and in addition to the committee concerned. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Committee on Transportation and Infra- By Mr. PASTOR of Arizona: structure, for a period to be subsequently de- H.R. 6120. A bill to direct the Secretary of Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of termined by the Speaker, in each case for Commerce to establish a technology deploy- committees were delivered to the Clerk consideration of such provisions as fall with- ment and early-stage business investment for printing and reference to the proper in the jurisdiction of the committee con- grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- calendar, as follows: cerned. By Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky (for him- structure, and in addition to the Committee Mr. PETERSON: Committee on Agri- self, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. on Financial Services, for a period to be sub- culture. H.R. 4785. A bill to amend the mis- DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. YOUNG of sequently determined by the Speaker, in cellaneous rural development provisions of Alaska, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. SPACE, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- the Farm Security and Rural Investment ADERHOLT, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mrs. CAPITO, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Ag- committee concerned. Mr. WILSON of Ohio, and Mr. riculture to make loans to certain entities By Mr. SESTAK: WHITFIELD): that will use the funds to make loans to con- H.R. 6113. A bill to protect electricity reli- H.R. 6121. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- sumers to implement energy efficiency ability by prohibiting the use of funds for enue Code to extend the production tax cred- measures involving structural improvements carrying out certain policies and procedures it and investment tax credit, to increase the and investments in cost-effective, commer- that adversely affect domestic coal mining investment tax credit with respect to equip- cial off-the-shelf technologies to reduce operations, and for other purposes; to the ment used to generate electricity by geo- home energy use; with amendments (Rept. Committee on Transportation and Infra- thermal power, and to extend specified en- ergy property grants under the American Re- 111–585 Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of structure, and in addition to the Committees covery and Reinvestment Act; to the Com- the Whole House on the State of the Union. on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Re- mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE sources, for a period to be subsequently de- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, termined by the Speaker, in each case for Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the com- for a period to be subsequently determined consideration of such provisions as fall with- mittee on Energy and Commerce discharged by the Speaker, in each case for consider- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- from further consideration. H.R. 4785 re- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- cerned. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House risdiction of the committee concerned. on the State of the Union and ordered to be By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN: H.R. 6114. A bill to authorize the acquisi- By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi (for printed. ACKSON LEE of Texas, tion of land for Virgin Islands National himself, Ms. J and Ms. RICHARDSON): f Park, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 6122. A bill to enhance homeland secu- mittee on Natural Resources. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS rity, including domestic preparedness and By Mr. KISSELL (for himself, Mrs. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public collective response to terrorism, by improv- MYRICK, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. JONES, ing the Federal Protective Service, and for bills and resolutions of the following Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- titles were introduced and severally re- ETHERIDGE, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. portation and Infrastructure, and in addition ferred, as follows: MILLER of North Carolina, and Mr. to the Committee on Homeland Security, for SHULER): a period to be subsequently determined by By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: H.R. 6115. A bill to require the Secretary of the Speaker, in each case for consideration H.R. 6107. A bill to amend section 301(d) of the Interior to convey the McKinney Lake of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 to pro- National Fish Hatchery to the State of tion of the committee concerned. vide for notice regarding certification of cer- North Carolina, and for other purposes; to By Mr. WALZ (for himself, Mr. MILLER tain projects, and for other purposes; to the the Committee on Natural Resources. of Florida, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. Committee on Natural Resources. By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut (for By Mr. BURGESS (for himself, Mr. PASCRELL): himself, Mr. JONES, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. H.R. 6123. A bill to amend title 38, United MCCAUL, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. HOLT, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. OLSON, States Code, to improve the provision of re- PLATTS, Mr. NADLER of New York, habilitative services for veterans with trau- Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. SMITH of Mr. COOPER, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. POLIS, Texas, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. matic brain injury, and for other purposes; Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, and Mr. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. CONAWAY, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. SES- DOYLE): SIONS, Mr. PAUL, Mr. CARTER, Mr. By Mr. WU: H.R. 6116. A bill to reform the financing of H.R. 6124. A bill to amend certain provi- BRADY of Texas, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. House elections, and for other purposes; to sions of the Natural Gas Act relating to ex- NEUGEBAUER, and Mr. HALL of Texas): the Committee on House Administration, portation or importation of natural gas, and H.R. 6108. A bill to strike certain provi- and in addition to the Committee on Energy for other purposes; to the Committee on En- sions of Public Law 111-226 relating to Texas and Commerce, for a period to be subse- ergy and Commerce. and the Education Jobs Fund; to the Com- quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself mittee on Education and Labor. case for consideration of such provisions as and Mr. SIRES): By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H. Con. Res. 315. Concurrent resolution rec- WAXMAN, Mr. PALLONE, and Mrs. concerned. ognizing the formation and supporting the CHRISTENSEN): By Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. objectives of the Friends of Israel Initiative; H.R. 6109. A bill to amend the Public BLUMENAUER, Mr. POMEROY, and Ms. to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Health Service Act to require the Secretary LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California): By Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey (for of Health and Human Services to ensure that H.R. 6117. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- himself, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. JONES, and each HHS health service program or HHS enue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado): health survey provides, to the extent the the issuance of new clean renewable energy H. Con. Res. 316. Concurrent resolution ex- Secretary determines appropriate and prac- bonds and to terminate eligibility of govern- pressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan ticable, for the voluntary collection of data mental bodies to issue such bonds, and for and its 23,000,000 people deserve membership on the sexual orientation and gender iden- other purposes; to the Committee on Ways in the United Nations; to the Committee on tity of individuals who apply for or receive and Means. Foreign Affairs. health services through such program, or By Ms. NORTON: By Mr. HOYER (for himself and Mr. who respond to such survey; to the Com- H.R. 6118. A bill to designate the facility of BOEHNER): mittee on Energy and Commerce. the United States Postal Service located at 2 H. Res. 1610. A resolution expressing the By Mr. BUTTERFIELD: Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., in Washington, sense of the House of Representatives regard- H.R. 6110. A bill to amend the Public D.C., as the ‘‘Dorothy I. Height Post Office ing the terrorist attacks launched against Health Service Act to reauthorize telehealth Building’’; to the Committee on Oversight the United States on September 11, 2001; to and telemedicine grant programs; to the and Government Reform. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. PALLONE: ment Reform, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. VAN HOLLEN: H.R. 6119. A bill to amend the Federal mittees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, H.R. 6111. A bill to amend the Chesapeake Water Pollution Control Act to ensure the Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judi- and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend safe and proper use of dispersants in the ciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence

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(Permanent Select), for a period to be subse- Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. OBER- 367. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- quently determined by the Speaker, in each STAR, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. RICHARDSON, resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- case for consideration of such provisions as Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. ROE of ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 203 fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Tennessee, Mr. SCHOCK, and Mr. WAL- memorializing the Congress to adopt House concerned. DEN): Concurrent Resolution No. 226; to the Com- By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Mr. H. Res. 1617. A resolution supporting the mittee on Oversight and Government Re- LUJA´ N, Mr. REYES, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, form. Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. which is observed on the last Sunday in Sep- 368. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the CLARKE, Mr. SIRES, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. tember of each year in remembrance of the State of California, relative to Senate Joint PIERLUISI, Mr. ORTIZ, Mrs. supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose Resolution No. 18 requesting that the Con- NAPOLITANO, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. a son or daughter serving in the Armed gress develop a comprehensive federal regu- CARDOZA, Mr. BACA, and Ms. Forces; to the Committee on Oversight and latory framework for marine aquaculture VELA´ ZQUEZ): Government Reform. that undergoes complete environmental re- H. Res. 1611. A resolution expressing sup- By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi (for view and is at least as protective as that port for designation of the week beginning himself, Mr. KING of New York, Ms. codified in California’s Sustainable Oceans September 19, 2010, as ‘‘National Hispanic- RICHARDSON, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Act; to the Committee on Natural Resources. Serving Institutions Week‘‘; to the Com- CUELLAR, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. DEFAZIO, 369. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- mittee on Education and Labor. considered Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Ms. LO- resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- and agreed to. considered and agreed to. RETTA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 205 By Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. PENCE, HARMAN, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. CLEAV- memorializing the Congress to adopt and Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Mrs. ER, Mr. HIMES, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. enact the Restoring Ecosystem Sustain- BLACKBURN, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. OLSON, ability and Protection on the Delta Act; to YOUNG of Florida, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. Mr. CAO, Mr. AUSTRIA, and Mr. AL the Committee on Natural Resources. DUNCAN, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. KLINE GREEN of Texas): 370. Also, a memorial of the General As- of Minnesota, Mr. FORBES, Mr. H. Res. 1618. A resolution urging the Fed- sembly of the State of California, relative to ETHERIDGE, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. STEARNS, eral Government, States, localities, schools, Assembly Joint Resolution No. 16 urging the Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. CHAFFETZ, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other Congress and the President to work together Mr. ALEXANDER, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- entities, and the people of the United States to enact a shield law for America’s journal- GERS, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. BARTLETT, to observe National Preparedness Month, ists; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. CAO, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 371. Also, a memorial of the General As- Mr. HELLER, Mr. JORDAN of Ohio, Mr. Homeland Security. sembly of the State of California, relative to BACHUS, Mr. AKIN, Mr. YOUNG of Alas- Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 140 urg- ka, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. DAVIS of Ken- f ing the Governor to demand that the BJA re- imburse the State of California for all costs tucky, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Ms. MEMORIALS FOXX, Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, Mr. of incarcerating undocumented foreign na- BROUN of Georgia, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memo- tionals; to the Committee on the Judiciary. zona, Mr. PAUL, Mr. GINGREY of Geor- rials were presented and referred as fol- 372. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- gia, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. ISSA, Mr. lows: resentatives of the State of Michigan, rel- LATOURETTE, Mr. WOLF, Mr. CAMP, ative to House Resolution No. 312 memori- 360. The SPEAKER presented a memorial Mr. CAMPBELL, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. alizing the Congress to enact legislation to of the Senate of the State of California, rel- AUSTRIA, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. MCCAUL, require the Secretary of the Army to study ative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 9 urg- Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. OLSON, Mr. DON- the feasibility of the hydrological separation ing the President and the Congress to adopt NELLY of Indiana, Mrs. MILLER of of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of Michigan, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. COBLE, Basin; to the Committee on Transportation 2009; to the Committee on Armed Services. Mr. HERGER, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. and Infrastructure. 361. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. 373. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 208 GALLEGLY, Mr. GRIFFITH, and Mr. ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 251 memorializing the Congress to take such ac- FORTENBERRY): memorializing the Congress to support the H. Res. 1612. A resolution expressing the tion as are necessary to make funds avail- ‘‘Southeast Hurricanes Small Business Dis- support for and honoring September 17, 2010 able to entities to offer additional and fur- aster Relief Act of 2010’’; to the Committee as ‘‘Constitution Day’’; to the Committee on ther reduced cost flights to military per- on Small Business. Oversight and Government Reform. sonnel and their families; to the Committee 374. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- on Armed Services. By Mr. BERMAN (for himself, Ms. ROS- resentatives of the Commonwealth of Penn- 362. Also, a memorial of the General As- LEHTINEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BUR- sylvania, relative to House Resolution No. sembly of the State of California, relative to TON of Indiana, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. 870 recognizing the importance of post de- Assembly Joint Resolution No. 31 memori- FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GENE GREEN of ployment transition programs; to the Com- alizing the Congress to enact one of the bills Texas, Ms. LEE of California, and Mr. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. pending before Congress that would fully DEUTCH): 375. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the H. Res. 1613. A resolution expressing condo- fund IDEA; to the Committee on Education State of New Hampshire, relative to Senate lences to and solidarity with the people of and Labor. Concurrent Resolution 1 urging the Congress Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating 363. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the to fund the development and implementation floods that began on July 22, 2010; to the State of Mississippi, relative to Senate Con- of a comprehensive health care delivery sys- Committee on Foreign Affairs. current Resolution No. 677 urging the Con- tem to enhance the level of specialty care for By Mr. COBLE: gress and the Departments of the Executive New Hampshire’s veterans; to the Committee H. Res. 1614. A resolution expressing the Branch of Mississippi government to adopt a on Veterans’ Affairs. sense of the House of Representatives that Clean and Sustainable Energy Standard; to 376. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the law enforcement service dogs and their han- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. State of California, relative to Senate Joint dlers perform a vital role in providing for our 364. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- Resolution 20 requesting the Congress and Nation’s security and should be recognized resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- the President to enact legislation to increase for their service; to the Committee on the ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 127 the amount of gain that a senior citizen who Judiciary. memorializing the President, the Congress is 65 years of age or older and who pays for By Mr. FORTENBERRY: and the Federal Communications Commis- long-term care costs is allowed to exclude H. Res. 1615. A resolution commemorating sion to refrain from regulating Internet from income; to the Committee on Ways and the 100th anniversary of the birth, and hon- broadband services as common carrier serv- Means. oring the life and legacy, of Mother Teresa; ices under Title II of the Communications 377. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Act of 1934; to the Committee on Energy and State of California, relative to Senate Joint By Ms. MATSUI (for herself and Mr. Commerce. Resolution No. 21 memorializing the Con- MARKEY of Massachusetts): 365. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of gress and the President to act to vindicate H. Res. 1616. A resolution expressing the the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, rel- the sailors unjustly blamed for, and the sail- support of Congress for National Telephone ative to resolution wishing to promote peace ors convicted of mutiny following, the Port Discount Lifeline Awareness Week; to the and prosperity for all Ireland; to the Com- Chicago disaster; jointly to the Committees Committee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Foreign Affairs. on Armed Services and the Judiciary. By Mr. ROSKAM (for himself, Ms. 366. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the 378. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of BERKLEY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. State of New York, relative to Senate Reso- the State of Minnesota, relative to Resolu- CAO, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. lution No. 5795 supporting a unification of tion No. 3 expressing strong opposition to CUELLAR, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ire- creation of a federal insurance charter as Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, land; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. proposed in S. 40/ H.R. 3200; jointly to the

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Committees on Financial Services and the H.R. 275: Mr. MAFFEI. H.R. 2406: Mr. ADERHOLT. Judiciary. H.R. 303: Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. H.R. 2408: Mr. OLVER and Mrs. 379. Also, a memorial of the General As- H.R. 330: Mr. CONYERS. CHRISTENSEN. sembly of the State of California, relative to H.R. 336: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 2428: Mr. STARK and Mr. FRANK of Assembly Joint Resolution No. 40 urging the H.R. 442: Mr. FOSTER. Massachusetts. Congress to establish more effective mecha- H.R. 571: Mr. RUSH, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, H.R. 2492: Mr. DOYLE. nisms by which the federal government may Mr. AKIN, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. MCCOTTER, and H.R. 2521: Mr. GONZALEZ. encourage comprehensive local gang violence Mr. CUELLAR. H.R. 2561: Ms. BALDWIN. reduction plans; jointly to the Committees H.R. 610: Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 2563: Mr. KISSELL. on Education and Labor and the Judiciary. H.R. 690: Mr. GRITZ. H.R. 2598: Ms. GIFFORDS, Ms. NORTON, and 380. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the H.R. 745: Mr. CONYERS, Ms. HERSETH Mr. WITTMAN. State of California, relative to Senate Joint SANDLIN, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. H.R. 2625: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. Resolution No. 15 urging CMS to amend the DEGETTE, and Mr. KAGEN. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. JACK- CLIA regulations; jointly to the Committees H.R. 758: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. SON of Illinois, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- on Energy and Commerce and Ways and H.R. 771: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. fornia, Mr. HONDA, Ms. TITUS, Mr. TONKO, Means. H.R. 816: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. WAXMAN, H.R. 855: Mr. MAFFEI. 381. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. HIG- H.R. 868: Mr. ELLISON. State of California, relative to Senate Joint GINS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. H.R. 872: Mr. DEUTCH. Resolution No. 13 urging CMS to adopt regu- ISRAEL, Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. OLVER, Mr. DIN- H.R. 873: Mr. DEUTCH. lations to improve the system and speed up GELL, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. H.R. 930: Mr. RODRIGUEZ. DEGETTE, and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of the process for timely licensure and certifi- H.R. 983: Mr. PLATTS. Texas. cation survery of new dialysis clinics; jointly H.R. 994: Mr. ROYCE. H.R. 2641: Mr. CARNAHAN. to the Committees on Energy and Commerce H.R. 1024: Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. HALL of H.R. 2672: Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. UPTON. and Ways and Means. New York, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, and H.R. 2730: Mr. HARE and Mrs. MALONEY. 382. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the Mr. BACA. H.R. 2766: Mr. KENNEDY. State of California, relative to Senate Joint H.R. 1030: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 2866: Mr. COBLE, Mr. AUSTRIA, Mr. Resolution No. 31 urging the President and H.R. 1034: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. GALLEGLY, and BARROW, Mr. ETHERIDGE, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. the Congress to immediately enact the Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 2882: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. BOS- Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of H.R. 1079: Ms. LEE of California. WELL, and Mr. BAIRD. 2009; jointly to the Committees on Ways and H.R. 1124: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. H.R. 2900: Mr. HERGER. Means and Energy and Commerce. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, and Ms. H.R. 2941: Mr. HIMES. 383. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- SLAUGHTER. H.R. 2999: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. resentatives of the State of Michigan, rel- H.R. 1203: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.R. 3006: Ms. LEE of California and Mr. ative to House Resolution No. 309 memori- H.R. 1210: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin and Mr. HINOJOSA. alizing the Senate to take swift actions to GRIFFITH. H.R. 3099: Mr. CUMMINGS. enact an extension of unemployment bene- H.R. 1230: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 3116: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. fits and payments; jointly to the Committees H.R. 1233: Mr. JONES. GRIJALVA, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. WU, Mr. on Ways and Means and Education and H.R. 1276: Mr. SESTAK. Labor. H.R. 1347: Ms. HARMAN and Mr. GRIJALVA. LARSON of Connecticut, and Ms. DELAURO. 384. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 1362: Mr. FATTAH, Ms. EDWARDS of H.R. 3185: Mr. NYE. H.R. 3186: Mrs. CAPPS. resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- Maryland, Ms. CLARKE, Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, H.R. 3332: Ms. RICHARDSON. ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 215 Mr. HIGGINS, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, and Mr. H.R. 3401: Mr. DJOU. urging the Congress to direct any available THOMPSON of Mississippi. H.R. 3408: Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Ms. funding from federal resources for the pur- H.R. 1443: Mr. PALLONE. TITUS, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, pose of enhancing the existing and potential H.R. 1522: Mr. SPACE. and Mr. SMITH of Washington. monetary and workforce values to investors H.R. 1552: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 3458: Ms. LEE of California and Ms. or manufacturers who may be intresested in H.R. 1616: Ms. SCHWARTZ, Ms. RICHARDSON, PINGREE of Maine. utilizing the existing facilities and work- Ms. FUDGE, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. H.R. 3488: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. force at the General Motors Liquidation As- MCMAHON, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. H.R. 3554: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsyl- sembly Facility; jointly to the Committees TONKO, Mr. HONDA, and Mr. DINGELL. vania. on Ways and Means, Oversight and Govern- H.R. 1625: Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 3567: Ms. FUDGE. ment Reform, and Science and Technology. H.R. 1646: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. SPACE. H.R. 3668: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Mr. 385. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 1718: Mr. LINDER. SESTAK. resentatives of the State of Louisiana, rel- H.R. 1740: Mr. DJOU. H.R. 3697: Mr. BONNER. ative to Hosue Concurrent Resolution No. 229 H.R. 1792: Mr. HOLDEN. H.R. 1806: Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. H.R. 3721: Ms. DEGETTE. urging the Congress to direct any available GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. HASTINGS H.R. 3852: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. funding from federal resources for the pur- of Florida, and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 3907: Mr. MCMAHON and Mr. HALL of pose of enhancing the existing and potential H.R. 1826: Mr. SIRES, Ms. CASTOR of Flor- New York. monetary and workforce values to investors ida, Mr. SHERMAN, and Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ H.R. 3916: Mr. SESTAK. for manufacturers who may be intersted in of California. H.R. 3974: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. utilizing the existing facilities and work- H.R. 1866: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. MAR- force at the General Motors Liquidation As- H.R. 1923: Mr. ADERHOLT. KEY of Massachusetts, and Ms. ESHOO. sembly Facility; jointly to the Committees H.R. 1990: Mr. BARTLETT. H.R. 4090: Mr. DENT. on Ways and Means, Oversight and Govern- H.R. 1995: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 4116: Mr. DOYLE, Mr. POLIS of Colo- ment Reform, and Science and Technology. H.R. 2000: Mrs. LUMMIS, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. rado, Mr. SHADEGG, and Mr. PASTOR of Ari- f ORTIZ, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. BACA, zona. Mr. COLE, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. KLEIN H.R. 4121: Mr. WEINER, Mr. TEAGUE, Ms. PRIVATE BILLS AND of Florida, Mr. CRITZ, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mr. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. RESOLUTIONS DAVIS of Alabama, and Mr. OWENS. CHANDLER, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. Under clause 3 of rule XII, H.R. 2039: Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. MCGOVERN, STUPAK, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. PASTOR of Arizona introduced a Mr. CARNEY, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. SPACE, Mr. bill (H.R. 6125) for the relief of Nery SCHAUER, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. FILNER, LANCE, Mr. FILNER, Mr. SCHAUER, Mr. TONKO, Antonio Velasquez-Roblero; which Mr. JONES, Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, was referred to the Committee on the sylvania, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. PETERSON, Judiciary. PERRIELLO, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. MICHAUD, and Ms. FOXX. f Mr. MANZULLO, and Mrs. DAVIS of California. H.R. 4199: Mr. BERRY. H.R. 2067: Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 4296: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2149: Mr. DOYLE, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. TITUS, and Mr. SCHAUER. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors ROSS. H.R. 4306: Mr. DEUTCH. H.R. 2204: Mr. HELLER. H.R. 4318: Mr. GRIJALVA. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2206: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 4363: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mrs. tions as follows: H.R. 2378: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. NAPOLITANO, Mr. COHEN, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. H.R. 25: Ms. FOXX. ELLISON, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. UPTON, Mr. WOOLSEY, and Mr. HALL of Texas. H.R. 211: Mr. WAMP, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. GIF- GRIJALVA, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. AKIN, H.R. 4416: Mrs. MALONEY. FORDS, Mr. RAHALL, and Mr. MCCARTHY of Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, and Ms. PINGREE of H.R. 4489: Mr. MARSHALL. California. Maine. H.R. 4530: Mr. VAN HOLLEN.

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H.R. 4544: Ms. FUDGE and Mr. MCCOTTER. H.R. 5462: Ms. GIFFORDS and Mrs. H.R. 5940: Mr. WAMP, Mr. BONNER, Ms. CHU, H.R. 4548: Mr. MARSHALL. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. SPRATT, and Mr. CARNEY. H.R. 4594: Mr. CRITZ, Mr. FRANK of Massa- H.R. 5483: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 5960: Mr. OWENS and Mr. ISSA. chusetts, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, and Mr. H.R. 5504: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 5967: Mr. INSLEE, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. RYAN of Ohio. SCHIFF, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. REYES, Mr. WAX- LANGEVIN, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 4645: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. MAN, and Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Washington, Ms. DELAURO, and Mr. MURPHY SERRANO, and Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 5509: Mr. BOUCHER. of Connecticut. H.R. 4662: Mr. PETERSON, Ms. RICHARDSON, H.R. 5523: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- H.R. 5970: Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. MOORE of Wis- fornia. H.R. 6012: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. consin, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. H.R. 5527: Ms. RICHARDSON. H.R. 6025: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. MCGOVERN, and Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 5540: Mr. HENSARLING. H.R. 6028: Mr. REHBERG. H.R. 4720: Mr. OWENS and Mr. SPACE. H.R. 5541: Mr. HENSARLING. H.R. 6032: Mr. LATHAM, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. H.R. 4722: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. SCHRADER, H.R. 5542: Mr. HENSARLING. LOEBSACK, and Mr. BOUCHER. and Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 5549: Mr. ARCURI, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. H.R. 6036: Ms. CHU. H.R. 4732: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. H.R. 6045: Mr. FARR, Mr. STARK, Ms. CHU, H.R. 4752: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. ELLISON, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. CAPUANO. H.R. 4756: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. KIRK- H.R. 6046: Mr. KILDEE, Mr. BURTON of Indi- CONYERS, Ms. CLARKE, Ms. JACKSON LEE of PATRICK of Arizona, Mr. LANCE, Ms. MARKEY ana, and Mr. BACHUS. Texas, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. of Colorado, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MCINTYRE, H.R. 6064: Mr. SARBANES. RANGEL, Mr. COSTELLO, and Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. RANGEL, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. ROTHMAN H.R. 6072: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. H.R. 4785: Ms. SUTTON. of New Jersey, Mr. SCHAUER, Mr. SPACE, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, H.R. 4787: Mr. LUCAS. TEAGUE, Mr. TONKO, Mr. WEINER, Mr. KAGEN, and Mr. CASSIDY. H.R. 4806: Mr. FILNER and Mr. SERRANO. Mr. CUELLAR, and Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 6081: Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. JACKSON of H.R. 4808: Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, H.R. 5560: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. Illinois, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mrs. CAPPS, and Ms. Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. JACKSON LEE RANGEL, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. of Texas, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. KLEIN of Flor- H.R. 5575: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Mr. H.R. 6084: Mr. COLE, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, ida, Mr. TONKO, Mr. HALL of New York, Mr. STARK, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. WOLF, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. HARMAN, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- ISSA, and Mr. CUMMINGS. LEVIN, Mr. CLAY, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. ROHR- fornia, and Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 6101: Mr. DOYLE. ABACHER, and Ms. CHU. H.R. 5643: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. QUIGLEY, H.J. Res. 61: Mr. HINCHEY. H.R. 4844: Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. SIRES, Mr. and Mr. STARK. H.J. Res. 76: Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. HODES, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. H.R. 5649: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. H. Con. Res. 259: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. E ETTE INCHEY LATOURETTE, and Mr. STARK. H.R. 5652: Ms. D G , Mr. H , Mr. LANGEVIN, Mrs. MALONEY, and Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 4846: Mrs. MALONEY. MAFFEI, Mr. ELLISON, and Mr. CONNOLLY of H. Con. Res. 314: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mr. H.R. 4862: Ms. BORDALLO. Virginia. GEORGE MILLER of California. H.R. 5660: Mr. SNYDER. H.R. 4865: Mr. MARSHALL. H. Res. 20: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 5692: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 4877: Mr. PETERS. H. Res. 173: Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. H.R. 5723: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. ISRAEL, Mrs. H.R. 4888: Mr. HELLER. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. KISSELL, MALONEY, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. H.R. 4923: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. and Mr. GUTIERREZ. OWENS, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. BISHOP H.R. 4925: Mr. MORAN of Virginia and Mr. H. Res. 186: Mr. CONYERS. of New York, Mr. ACKERMAN, and Mr. TONKO. HOLDEN. H. Res. 263: Mr. MCCOTTER. H.R. 5729: Mr. SKELTON, Mr. LARSEN of H.R. 4926: Mr. BARROW. H. Res. 363: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Washington, and Mr. BURTON of Indiana. H.R. 4933: Mr. HONDA and Mr. ROTHMAN of H. Res. 510: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. H.R. 5746: Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. LUJA´ N, Ms. New Jersey. H. Res. 536: Mr. SESTAK. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. MAT- H.R. 4972: Mr. TAYLOR. H. Res. 633: Mr. CONYERS. SUI, Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut, Ms. SPEIER, H.R. 4979: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H. Res. 913: Ms. ESHOO and Ms. BALDWIN. Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, H.R. 4986: Mrs. MYRICK and Mr. TIM MUR- H. Res. 975: Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. REYES, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. PHY of Pennsylvania. H. Res. 1129: Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. BOOZMAN, OWENS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 5001: Mr. TONKO. and Mr. MARCHANT. ELLISON, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. H.R. 5008: Mr. LOEBSACK. H. Res. 1217: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. KAPTUR, Mr. STARK, Mr. CRITZ, and Mr. MUR- H.R. 5012: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. SIRES, Mr. FLEMING, and Mr. CONAWAY. PHY of New York. H.R. 5034: Mr. CASSIDY and Mr. SCALISE. H. Res. 1226: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. H.R. 5767: Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 5040: Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. HERGER, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. STARK, and Ms. H.R. 5769: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. COOPER, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. H.R. 5772: Mr. HENSARLING. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. CHU. H. Res. 1264: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. CONNOLLY of H.R. 5778: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. LANCE, H.R. 5043: Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. MOORE of Wis- Virginia, Mr. HERGER, Ms. CLARKE, and Mr. and Mr. PETERSON. ONYERS QUIGLEY. consin, and Mr. C . H.R. 5783: Mr. MOORE of Kansas and Mr. H.R. 5058: Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. H. Res. 1285: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. FILNER. H. Res. 1314: Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. HARPER, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. H.R. 5786: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mrs. COHEN, and Mr. CARSON of Indiana. BOOZMAN, and Mr. STARK. LOWEY, Mr. FILNER, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. KEN- H. Res. 1319: Mr. INSLEE, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. H.R. 5081: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. NEDY, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. OWENS, Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, and H.R. 5141: Mr. ROSS, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. AUS- HINCHEY. TRIA, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. CRITZ, H.R. 5790: Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. SESTAK. and Mr. FLAKE. H.R. 5803: Mr. PAUL, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. H. Res. 1371: Mr. WEINER. H.R. 5196: Mr. COURTNEY. FRANK of Massachusetts, and Mr. ROTHMAN H. Res. 1375: Mr. SNYDER. H.R. 5207: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. of New Jersey. H. Res. 1402: Mr. ROSS, Mr. MILLER of H.R. 5235: Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 5809: Mr. WOLF. North Carolina, Mr. GONZALEZ, and Ms. ROS- H.R. 5244: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri and Mr. H.R. 5813: Mr. SESTAK. LEHTINEN. AKIN. H.R. 5819: Mr. PLATTS. H. Res. 1420: Mr. WU and Ms. BERKLEY. H.R. 5309: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 5829: Mr. ISSA, Mr. SHULER, Mr. SNY- H. Res. 1433: Mr. CAO, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. CON- H.R. 5310: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi and DER, Mr. WATT, Ms. GIFFORDS, and Mr. WALZ. YERS, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. CAL- Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 5889: Mr. SABLAN. VERT, Mrs. MALONEY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. H.R. 5312: Mr. WILSON of Ohio. H.R. 5905: Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. GOR- KAGEN, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. LEE of H.R. 5353: Mrs. MALONEY. DON of Tennessee, and Ms. HIRONO. California, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. H.R. 5354: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN and Ms. LINDA H.R. 5928: Mr. WEINER, Mr. TEAGUE, Ms. SARBANES, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Ms. T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. ESHOO, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. H.R. 5400: Mr. TEAGUE, Mr. CHANDLER, Ms. RANGEL, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. RADANOVICH, and Mr. KING of New York. RICHARDSON, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. MCINTYRE, Ms. HOLDEN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. H. Res. 1442: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. CRITZ, and Mr. ROGERS of GARAMENDI, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. VAN SPACE, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. LANCE, Michigan. HOLLEN, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. HARE, Mr. ARCURI, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona, Mr. SCHAUER, H. Res. 1480: Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. WEINER, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona, Mr. TONKO, Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mr. H. Res. 1485: Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. Mr. LANCE, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, and Mr. CUELLAR. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. LANCE, Mr. NUNES, JACKSON of Illinois, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. H.R. 5929: Mr. REYES. Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. JONES, Mr. SCHAUER, Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mr. KAN- H.R. 5931: Mr. SESTAK and Ms. WOOLSEY. SESTAK, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. JORSKI, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 5939: Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. GER- HOLDEN, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. KING of New H.R. 5441: Mr. ELLISON. LACH, Mr. ROSS, Mr. SIMPSON, and Mr. LEWIS York, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. SAM H.R. 5442: Mr. COURTNEY. of California. JOHNSON of Texas.

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H. Res. 1503: Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, Mr. MCGOV- 165. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H. Res. 1514: Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. FILNER, ERN, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. MORAN of New Orleans City Council, Louisiana, rel- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, and Mr. YOUNG of Virginia, Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania, ative to Resolution R-10-289 expressing sup- Alaska. Ms. NORTON, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. OLVER, Mr. port for the passage of the Uniting American H. Res. 1522: Mr. PETERS, Mr. BRALEY of PLATTS, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Ms. Families Act; to the Committee on the Judi- Iowa, Mr. DJOU, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. BOOZMAN, SHEA-PORTER, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, ciary. Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- and Mr. YARMUTH. LARD, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. SABLAN, and Mrs. H. Res. 1595: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. 166. Also, a petition of City of North Miami MYRICK. MCMAHON, Mrs. BIGGERT, and Mr. Beach, Florida, relative to Resolution No. H. Res. 1524: Ms. WATSON and Ms. DEGETTE. NEUGEBAUER. R2009-58 supporting and urging the United H. Res. 1528: Mr. BACA, Mr. DANIEL E. LUN- H. Res. 1599: Mr. GRAYSON. States Congress to pass the Development Re- GREN of California, Mr. PETRI, Mr. H. Res. 1605: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. GORDON lief and Education Act for Alien Minors GARAMENDI, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. LORETTA of Tennessee, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. MCCAUL, and (Dream) Act; to the Committee on the Judi- SANCHEZ of California, and Ms. LINDA T. Mr. COSTELLO. SA´ NCHEZ of California. H. Res. 1607: Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. FORBES, ciary. H. Res. 1529: Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. Mr. MANZULLO, and Mrs. BLACKBURN. 167. Also, a petition of The Legislature of HINOJOSA, and Mr. PIERLUISI. f Rockland County, New York, relative to Res- H. Res. 1534: Mr. ISSA. olution No. 391 urging the federal govern- H. Res. 1571: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- ment to permit non-immigrant Haitians in vania, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. NUNES, Mr. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- ADERHOLT, Mr. BARTLETT, and Mr. KINGSTON. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS the United States whose visas have expired H. Res. 1572: Mr. MARCHANT. to renew them here in the United States; to H. Res. 1577: Mr. SABLAN. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or the Committee on the Judiciary. H. Res. 1578: Ms. NORTON, Mrs. MYRICK, Ms. statements on congressional earmarks, 168. Also, a petition of Seattle City Coun- CASTOR of Florida, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. CLYBURN, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff cil, Washington, relative to Resolution 31225 Mr. RUSH, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. EDWARDS benefits were submitted as follows: of Maryland, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, requesting that the National Aeronautics The amendment to be offered by Mr. and Space Administration transfer one of the Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, and Mr. CONYERS. Holden, or a designee, to H.R. 4785, the Rural remaining Space Shuttle orbiters, Atlantis H. Res. 1582: Mr. DICKS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. Energy Savings Program Act, does not con- MAFFEI, and Mr. MCGOVERN. tain any congressional earmarks, limited tax or Endeavor, to the Museum of Flight, Se- H. Res. 1588: Mr. ACKERMAN, Ms. BERKLEY, benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined attle, Washington, upon its retirement; to Mr. CALVERT, Mr. CAO, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CON- in clause 9 of Rule XXI. the Committee on Science and Technology. YERS, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. 169. Also, a petition of California State DOGGETT, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. f Lands Commission, California, relative to a ENGEL, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FILNER, Mr. GARRETT PETITIONS, ETC. of New Jersey, Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, Mr. resolution supporting the San Francisco Bay HODES, Mr. HONDA, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions Improvement Act of 2010; jointly to the Com- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. LEE of Cali- and papers were laid on the clerk’s mittees on Transportation and Infrastruc- fornia, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. MALONEY, desk and referred as follows: ture and the Budget.

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