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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 No. 90 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was direct result of the administration’s in- 4805, the No Subsidies Without Verifi- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- sistence on moving forward with their cation Act of 2014. pore (Mr. SMITH of Missouri). arbitrary October 1, 2013, open enroll- The tax credits and cost-sharing as- f ment date, regardless of the con- sistance for ObamaCare premiums ad- sequences. ministered by HHS is estimated to DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Consider the problem this presents as amount to a staggering $10 billion per TEMPORE there is currently no realtime system month, making this one of the largest The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- in place to ensure only those who qual- entitlement programs in the Nation. fore the House the following commu- ify for subsidies receive them. This My bill would simply require an in- nication from the Speaker: means that hardworking American tax- come verification system to be put into WASHINGTON, DC, payers may be left on the hook for po- place before any additional taxpayer June 11, 2014. tentially billions of dollars in fraudu- subsidies are given out. I hereby appoint the Honorable JASON T. lent subsidy payments. Furthermore, it Mr. Speaker, ObamaCare has become SMITH to act as Speaker pro tempore on this means that someone who simply fills such a boondoggle that the nonpartisan day. out their ObamaCare enrollment appli- Congressional Budget Office can’t even JOHN A. BOEHNER, cation incorrectly could be hounded for score it anymore. My commonsense Speaker of the House of Representatives. years by the Internal Revenue Service legislation would slow the bleeding this f for back taxes owed on improper pay- law is having on American taxpayers, MORNING-HOUR DEBATE ments. and I look forward to working with my This problem was entirely prevent- colleagues to move it forward. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- able. That is why, in the wake of the f ant to the order of the House of Janu- clandestine holiday rules change that ary 7, 2014, the Chair will now recog- delayed income verification provisions COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION nize Members from lists submitted by in ObamaCare last summer, I intro- REFORM the majority and minority leaders for duced legislation that would have pre- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The morning-hour debate. vented any ObamaCare subsidies from Chair recognizes the gentleman from The Chair will alternate recognition being doled out until a system was in Illinois (Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ) for 5 minutes. between the parties, with each party place to make sure that only those who Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, some limited to 1 hour and each Member were determined eligible would receive things do not change after a primary, other than the majority and minority them. The House acted on this legisla- even a primary result that no one, in- leaders and the minority whip limited tion, passing it in a bipartisan vote cluding the winning candidate, had pre- to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- last September to help protect the dicted. The thing that does not change bate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. American taxpayers from rampant with the political winds in Washington f fraud and abuse. is the calendar. There are only 10 legis- Unfortunately, instead of giving my lative days before the July Fourth re- NO SUBSIDIES WITHOUT bill the consideration that it deserved, cess. VERIFICATION ACT the Senate stripped the verification Another thing has not changed. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The provision contained in the bill and re- Republican Party and the Republican Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from placed it with language requiring a leadership have a difficult choice. They Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK) for 5 minutes. mere report to Congress by Health and can choose to address the immigration Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, more than Human Services Secretary Kathleen issue head-on and get it resolved, and 1 million Americans who signed up for Sebelius at the end of last year, certi- give the Republican nominee in 2016 a health care on the Federal ObamaCare fying that there is a system in place to fighting chance in his or her run for exchange may be receiving an incor- verify incomes before subsidies are the White House, or they can go back rect taxpayer subsidy for their plan paid out. to the bunker, sharpen their anti- due to the fact that the Obama admin- Predictably, this weakened income Obama knives, and never get to the istration pushed this law through be- verification language has failed, and White House in the next generation, fore the systems were in place to accu- we have now learned from news reports possibly two. rately confirm eligibility. that over 1 million Americans are po- As I have said on the floor before, if This isn’t mere incompetence on the tentially receiving an amount in error. there is no serious immigration reform part of the White House; no, this is a That is why I have now introduced H.R. action headed toward a floor vote in

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He was gunned down; a legislative solution where the House, immigration system. a teacher was wounded, and the shoot- like our counterparts in the Senate, Next week in Judiciary we will have er, apparently an ex-student, dead. pass bills signed by the President. But a hearing on the crisis of unaccom- I was struck by, just a few days ear- in the absence of anything resembling panied minors fleeing Central America, lier, when The Onion, the satirical leadership from the legislature, the and we will be pointing fingers at ev- newspaper, had their response to this President will not just sit back and eryone but ourselves, and not, I would recent spate of shootings that has watch a bad situation get worse. He note, using the few remaining legisla- shaken us all. will act in accordance with existing tive days available to craft a sensible The Onion headline read: law to protect all immigrants he can. I border and immigration strategy as ‘‘No Way To Prevent This,’’ Says Only Na- believe he can protect literally mil- our colleagues did in the Senate almost tion Where This Regularly Happens. lions of them through executive action. a full year ago. The article read: Immigration reform is not dead. It Let us not accept the latest excuse In the days following a violent rampage in will just move to the White House for for inaction on immigration, especially southern California in which a lone attacker action if none comes from this House. from those who want to take no action killed seven individuals, including himself, So with 10 days left before July under any conditions. This Nation— and seriously injured over a dozen others, Fourth, where do we stand? The major- built by and sustained by 400 years of citizens living in the only country where this ity leader released his legislative kind of mass killing routinely occurs report- immigration—needs a coherent system, edly concluded that there was no way to pre- schedule for the month of June, and re- and we need politicians brave enough forming our immigration system is no- vent the massacre from taking place. ‘‘This to craft one. was a terrible tragedy, but sometimes these where to be found. Immigration is the f things just happen and there is nothing any- single most important issue to address one can do to stop them,’’ said North Caro- for the Republican Party’s ability to be CELEBRATING FLAG DAY AND lina resident Samuel Wipper, echoing senti- competitive at the national level after THE ARMY ments expressed by tens of millions of indi- this fall, and it is nowhere on the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The viduals who reside in a nation where over schedule before this fall. Chair recognizes the gentleman from half the world’s deadliest mass shootings So what lessons have we learned? have occurred in the past 50 years and whose Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 Half-measures to legalize some immi- citizens are 20 times more likely to die of minutes. gun violence than those of other developed grants here and allow legal immigra- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. tion for some industries there doesn’t countries. ‘‘It is a shame, but what can we Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemo- do? There really isn’t anything that was seem to have much political traction rate Flag Day, which will be celebrated going to keep this guy from snapping and with conservative voters in the South. on Saturday, June 14. This date is im- killing a lot of people if that is what he real- Blocking sensible immigration reform portant to all Americans, as June 14, ly wanted.’’ At press time, residents of the and sending out mailers decrying ‘‘am- 1777, is the date the Continental Con- only economically advanced nation in the nesty’’ at the last minute doesn’t seem world where roughly two mass shootings gress adopted a resolution officially to have much traction with southern have occurred every month for the past 5 designating a flag of the United States. voters in conservative districts. years were referring themselves and their Articulating, however, a firm argu- That same date in 1775 is also recog- situation as ‘‘hopeless.’’ ment for why deporting 11 or 12 million nized as the birthday of our Army. Well, the fact is we can do something people is not a realistic proposition, de- On our flag, those 13 broad stripes about gun violence. It is a public fending your position that legal immi- and 50 bright stars are an important health crisis, and with any other dis- gration is preferable to illegal immi- symbol of America that is recognized ease or health product that produced gration, and making clear that the across the globe and, quite frankly, such widespread death and destruction, only way to actual border security is a even on the Moon. we would mobilize. First, we need to combination of enforcement, legal im- Our flag has many meanings. Our take some simple, commonsense steps migration, and addressing the legal flag is raised by our athletes during the like universal background gun checks. status for immigrants already living Olympics. Our flag is flown with pride We have them in my State of Oregon. and working here seems to work pretty and honor during ceremonies. Our flag Obviously, it doesn’t keep every sense- well with southern conservative voters. is worn on the right arm of every sol- less act of gun violence from hap- That is what the gentleman from dier. And our flag is draped over the pening, but it is often proven effective South Carolina, Mr. GRAHAM, would coffins of those who made the ultimate to keep weapons out of the hands of the tell us, or the gentlelady from North sacrifice for the country that it rep- mentally unstable and criminal ele- Carolina, or every poll that has been resents and that they served. ments. taken in recent memory. And we know This Saturday, June 14, I encourage Universal background checks are that in every part of the country out- all to remember why we fly our flag supported by an overwhelming number side the most conservative districts, and to also use the opportunity to re- of Americans—over 90 percent by some mainly in the South, supporting the member the Army’s birthday and the estimates—and a strong majority, over end of illegal immigration and a broad many soldiers who have defended the two-thirds, of gun owners want to and rigorous legalization combined flag and what it has represented for the make sure there are no loopholes in the with serious workplace and border en- past 239 years. background check laws. forcement is not only the policy that f Recent events have also dem- works, it is the only policy that is via- GUN CONTROL onstrated what you will find out by ble politically. visiting any jail, emergency room, or So every pundit on TV last night said The SPEAKER pro tempore. The simply walking the streets of our com- it was time to man the barricades. Chair recognizes the gentleman from munities: too many Americans are fac- They said immigration reform with a Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 mining a mental health crisis. I am look- Republican stamp in a Republican Con- utes. ing forward to working with Represent- gress is dead because the American Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, ative TIM MURPHY on his H.R. 3717, people want to be protected from the yesterday was the 74th school shooting Helping Families in Mental Health Cri- threatening world outside, and Repub- incident since the horrific day at sis Act. lican Congressmen want to be pro- Sandy Hook in December 2012 where 26 tected from their threatening voters. people, including 20 children, were b 1015 But it is still up to the Republican slaughtered. Only this time, it was my We have been discussing ways to ad- leadership how they plan to proceed. district. vance some of the provisions in this

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The SPEAKER pro tempore. The work with both Congressman MURPHY We see staffers come and go, but it is Chair recognizes the gentleman from and Congressman BARBER, so that this rare to have one as dedicated as Linda Georgia (Mr. WOODALL) for 5 minutes. Congress produces legislation to and one who has served the Congress Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I have strengthen the opportunities to help for over 40 years. Thank you, Linda, for the Federal Reserve on my mind this people who are mentally ill. your service to the Sixth District of morning. We ought not to pretend that there is Wisconsin over these many years. You can’t really get through the Fed- nothing we can do about these situa- f eral Reserve in 5 minutes, Mr. Speaker, tions. Look at what happened with CONGRATULATING AUDRA but I wanted to start down the road automobile safety. It has dramatically MCDONALD today because I saw a headline improved within a generation, once we Bloomberg reported to say that what stopped accepting the carnage on our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The had been intended to be the beginning roadways. Chair recognizes the gentleman from of an unwinding of a Federal Reserve Auto deaths have been cut in half, se- California (Mr. COSTA) for 5 minutes. balance sheet wasn’t going to occur in rious injuries reduced, not with any Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with the timely fashion that had been in- single magic solution, but by patient, great pride that I recognize Audra tended. This was news to me, based on hard work involving step-by-step ef- McDonald, an award-winning actress what we have seen in the Budget Com- forts to improve design and construc- and singer from my hometown of Fres- mittee. tion of automobiles, the education of no, California. I have with me this morning the Fed- drivers, and the enforcement of our Audra, who I have the pleasure of eral Reserve Act authorization. Folks laws. knowing personally, made history on often wonder where the Federal Re- Education, engineering, and enforce- Sunday, if you were watching the Tony serve comes from. The truth is it ment can likewise make a big dif- Awards, when she received her sixth comes from the Federal Reserve Act. ference in reducing the epidemic of gun Tony Award. This win makes her the I point to section 2A, ‘‘Monetary pol- violence in America, and we certainly most statue-laden Tony Award winner icy objectives.’’ Its says that: can do a better job of helping individ- in our Nation’s history. Audra’s most recent Tony Award was for her incred- The Board of Governors of the Federal Re- uals and families in mental health cri- serve and the Open Market Committee shall sis. ible portrayal of Billie Holiday in maintain long-run growth of the monetary Let’s not make a parody in The ‘‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and and credit aggregates commensurate with Onion be the reality of this Congress. Grill.’’ the economy’s long-run potential to increase Let’s act. Tens of thousands of victims, Audra, who grew up in Fresno, began production, so as to promote effectively the past and future, including young her career with my friend Dan Pessano goals of maximum employment, stable Emilio Hoffman, demand our best ef- and the Good Company Players while prices, and moderate long-term interest rates. forts. attending Roosevelt High School. She Now, I know there are some high f then went on to graduate from the Juilliard School of New York in 1993. school economic students out there HONORING LINDA TOWSE FOR 35 Audra has seen great success on Broad- who are thinking: Hey, wait a minute. YEARS OF SERVICE way, television, and in the opera. Can you really promote stable prices, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The In addition to having won three Tony maximum employment, and moderate Chair recognizes the gentleman from Awards at the age of 28, Audra has also long-term interest rates with the same Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) for 5 minutes. received numerous Grammy Awards, set of policies? Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, Members of Drama Desk Awards, and Outer Critics I share that high school economics Congress rely a great deal on our staff Circle Awards. There is almost nothing concern about whether or not those for policy advice, research, interacting that she hasn’t performed in her field. three goals can be pursued collectively, with constituents, and all of the other She also has been able to display her but this is the mandate the Federal Re- tasks that allow us to serve our dis- talents at the White House and on the serve has, and this is why the Federal tricts. greatest stages in the world. Reserve is involved in what they are Today, I would like to take a mo- Audra is not only an exceptional ac- involved in. ment to recognize one member of my tress, but also a wonderful, giving per- Now, Mr. Speaker, what I have here staff who has been the backbone of my son. She actively gives back to her is the Federal Reserve balance sheet. It office for over 35 years. Linda Towse community and seeks to improve the goes back to 2007, back when the Fed- started in my office on June 7, 1979, lives of those around her, including her eral Reserve balance sheet was rel- less than 2 months after I was elected. family. atively stable. By stable, I mean it was Last week marked her 35th anniver- Earlier this year, she held a benefit at about $800 billion—$800 billion, the sary in our office. Before that, Linda concert for Hands in the Community balance sheet of the Federal Reserve. worked with Senator Edward Brooke and is a supporter of marriage equal- I want you to watch on the chart as from Massachusetts. All told, Linda ity. She also sits on the advisory com- we go out through these stable times, has been a congressional staffer for 42 mittee for Broadway Impact. Most im- right up until the balance sheet triples years. portantly, she has always given credit in 2008. Now, when we are trying to Always patient, always thoughtful, to where credit is due, beginning with promote economic stability, the tri- always thorough, Linda is what every her parents who are respected edu- pling of any government balance sheet Member wants in a staffer. She has cators in Fresno, who motivated and should be of concern. The Federal Re- helped countless Sixth District resi- taught students as they taught Audra. serve balance sheet triples in 2008. dents resolve issues with Federal agen- Audra McDonald is a source of pride Mr. Speaker, I hold in my hand a cies. and inspiration in the San Joaquin hearing transcript from my very first Hundreds of young people will re- Valley and her hometown of Fresno, as month on the Budget Committee. That member Linda for her work coordi- well as around the world. I think it is occurred 3 years ago. It was 2011, and nating their internship in my office or important that we take special note of Chairman PAUL RYAN was questioning working with them while overseeing the talented people throughout our Ben Bernanke, then the Federal Re- my service academy commission. country who provide joy and the expe- serve chairman.

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That is because the seriously mentally measure which will be reversed, so that at In March, we passed H.R. 2824, the ill often encounter law enforcement the end of this process, the money supply Preventing Government Waste and after refusing medical care. will be normalized, the amount of the Fed’s Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in Amer- What makes these painful episodes so balance sheet will be normalized, and there ica Act, which would protect coal min- will be no permanent increase, either in confounding is the reality that so money outstanding, in the Fed’s balance ing from unnecessary, harmful, and many tragedies involving a person with sheet, or in inflation. useless Federal regulation. We need the mental illness is entirely preventable. That was February 2011. I point to resources, and our people need these For example, in 34 States, Elliot Rod- February 2011 on my chart here, Mr. jobs. ger’s family would have been able to Speaker, where the Federal Reserve The House will continue standing up ask a court to order an emergency psy- chairman said that the balance sheet for the American people and against chiatric evaluation, but in California the law says they cannot. would begin to normalize. the President’s plans to increase util- The families know when their loved What I want you to observe in the in- ity costs. This week, I proudly cospon- one is in a mental health crisis and tervening months between February sored H.R. 3301, the North American their condition is gravely deterio- 2011, when normalization was discussed Energy Infrastructure Act, a bill intro- rating; but as our yearlong investiga- and projected, we have actually seen duced by Chairman UPTON of the En- ergy and Commerce Committee, that tion performed at the Energy and Com- the balance sheet increase almost 100 merce Subcommittee on Oversight and percent. Today, we are met with the will remove redtape that interferes with our ability to build the necessary Investigations revealed, families are news that a return to a normalized bal- shut out from being part of the care de- ance sheet may be delayed even fur- infrastructure to move North Amer- ican energy where it is needed most. livery system. ther. As revealed in our subcommittee re- Mr. Speaker, these are decisions on I expect the House will soon consider H.R. 3301 and a number of other bills view, for far too long, policymakers which no Member of this Chamber have been in denial about brain disease votes. These are decisions on which no that will lessen the squeeze of high energy prices, while protecting and cre- and serious mental illness as well as member of America’s board of direc- the need to address these medical tors—being the American voters—have ating new energy jobs that will grow a healthy economy and form a frame- issues in the policy arena. We pretend a voice, and this is a decision that will like it doesn’t exist and, therefore, work for all of our middle class and a either rescue or destroy the economic don’t have policies in place to help real all-of-the-above energy plan. future of this country. families and patients in mental health It needs to be discussed more often, f crisis. Mr. Speaker. I intend to bring these HELPING FAMILIES IN MENTAL Congress has been more comfortable issues to the floor on a regular basis. HEALTH CRISIS ACT in the behavioral wellness realm than No harm will come from shining the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in confronting the difficult and painful bright light of transparency on these reality that persons with schizo- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Federal Reserve decisions. No harm phrenia, bipolar disorder, and major Pennsylvania (Mr. MURPHY) for 5 min- will come from incorporating 330 mil- clinical depression are more likely to utes. lion Americans into this debate about end up homeless, in prison, or dead by Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. America’s economic security. suicide than in a meaningful health Speaker, last week, a gunman with a f care treatment setting because of our history of mental illness killed one and failure to make courageous, sub- ALL-OF-THE-ABOVE ENERGY wounded two others at a Seattle uni- POLICY stantive legislative changes. versity. We pretend that all the seriously The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Just before Memorial Day, a young mentally ill are fully aware of their Chair recognizes the gentleman from man known by his family and thera- symptoms and welcome treatment. The Michigan (Mr. WALBERG) for 5 minutes. pists to be mentally ill killed six peo- fact is many don’t. Forty percent of Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, we live ple and himself in another awful epi- persons with schizophrenia and bipolar in a country that is truly blessed with sode of mass violence. disorder do not even recognize their dean abundant array of energy resources, Before there was Elliot Rodger, there lusions and hallucinations aren’t real. yet despite major advances in tech- was Adam Lanza in Newtown; Jared They refuse treatment and don’t get nology in recent years that are allow- Loughner in Tucson; James Holmes in better. ing us to access even more of these en- Aurora, Colorado; and Aaron Alexis at They have a right to get better, and ergy resources, our country is sadly the Washington Navy Yard. don’t they have a right to get treat- failing to take advantage of these op- There was Gus Deeds, another young ment? portunities and is imposing higher man who was in a mental health crisis, Our investigation paved the way for costs on all Americans. but was denied extended inpatient care the Helping Families in Mental Health My constituents and people across at a hospital before he killed himself Crisis Act. With nearly 90 cosponsors, the country continue to struggle to and stabbed his father, a Virginia State my bipartisan measure fixes the short- keep up with high energy prices. With senator. age of psychiatric hospital beds, clari- an average price of nearly $4 for a gal- All had untreated or undertreated se- fies HIPAA privacy laws so families are lon of gas in Michigan, middle class rious mental illness. All spiraled out of part of the frontline care, and helps pa- families in my district can’t under- control within a system that lacked tients get treatment well before their stand why the Federal Government the basic mechanisms to help. Many illness spirals into crisis. The bill has can’t get serious about developing an had parents who were pleading for been endorsed by nearly a dozen publi- all-of-the-above energy policy. more help. cations, including The Washington For the past few years, House Repub- How many more must die before we Post, Seattle Times, San Francisco licans have been pursuing an all-of-the- finally deal with our broken mental Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, and above energy strategy. We understand health system? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. that developing our resources at home Violence amongst persons with men- Each day, I hear from families in cri- won’t only lower energy costs, but it tal illness is extraordinarily rare and is sis from across the country who are will grow good paying American jobs far more likely to be self-directed. Last counting on our efforts to bring posi- and ease the squeeze on the middle year, there was 40,000 suicide deaths tive changes to the mental health sys- class. and almost 1 million attempts. tem. We cannot let these families

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Chair recognizes the gentleman from about it. f Texas (Mr. POE) for 5 minutes. When Mihailovich radioed Wash- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, since ington to alert them of his actions, TAKE ACTION AND VOTE our founding, Americans have always here in the United States, Vujnovich, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The had to fight for the liberty and freedom an OSS agent of Serbian descent, found Chair recognizes the gentleman from that we have. Throughout our history, out and planned a daring rescue mis- Connecticut (Mr. LARSON) for 5 min- we have had allies from other parts of sion. Vujnovich would train Allied utes. the world on our side ready to help us, Forces on how to act like Serbs and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. and we have been ready to help them sneak them into Nazi territory to save Speaker, yesterday the House of Rep- stand together for freedom over tyr- the downed pilots and their crews. resentatives stood in solidarity and si- anny. Once in, they would help guide U.S. lence as we once again rose to acknowl- Today, I want to commemorate one planes into the country to pick up the edge another death, another shooting, of our most important allies: the peo- downed pilots. another loss of life again at one of our ple of Serbia. For more than 130 years, With the help of local Serbs, the un- schools. We rose out of respect for the we have had a close relationship with dercover U.S. soldiers and General victims and their families, as we have the Serbian people. Mihailovich built a makeshift runway done repeatedly. I have on my staff here in Wash- in just 9 days. They had no sophisti- On average, there has been a shoot- ington a Serbian American, Blair cated tools or machinery. They just ing in a school a week. The American Bjellos, who is my victim’s advocate. used oxen, wagons, brute strength, and people are outraged. They no longer When I was in Texas as a judge, my the tools that they could find. Over the want Congress’ silence. They want to chief of staff, Elaine Dudich Stolte, next 6 months, Allied planes flew right hear Congress’ voice. who now runs the best children’s as- under Nazi noses to land on that crude In America, the most important sessment center in the world, worked airstrip. thing that we can do is vote; the most for me. Both are of Serbian descent. I was most fortunate to have known patriotic thing that we can do is vote. Our friendship with the Serbians is one of those brave men. Serbian George But in this Chamber, we have yet to based on our shared belief in democ- Dudich was among those who risked take up simple legislation on back- racy and standing up for liberty. Dur- his life to save those American downed ground checks. ing both World War I and World War II, pilots. When Mr. Dudich and his family Now, let me be very specific about our two countries fought on the same later came to the United States after that. battlefield and our people shared and Communist Tito took over, he took PAT TOOMEY, JOE MANCHIN, two of shed blood together. Because of that time to find many of those downed pi- the most conservative Senators in the brotherhood, we have a special rela- lots and crew members to meet with United States Congress, put together a tionship. them once again. In total, the Halyard very narrowly constructed compromise During World War I, Austria-Hun- Mission saved 512 U.S. airmen. Not one that called for universal background gary tried to pick a fight with Serbia, American was lost, although many checks to keep guns out of the hands of through the July Ultimatum. Of Serbs died in those rescues. Unfortu- criminals and the mentally ill. course, the Ultimatum wasn’t a deal at nately, the United States took the This is not complicated. It is sup- all, and it was purposely unacceptable wrong side after the war and we supported by 92 percent of the American and meant to provoke a war with the ported Tito, a communist, rather than people and 76 percent of the NRA. JOHN two nations. Despite being 10 times Mihailovich, to lead Serbia. BOEHNER, ERIC CANTOR, KEVIN MCCAR- smaller than Austria-Hungary, Serbia, We did not recognize Mihailovich’s THY, CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS are an independent, freedom-loving nation, deeds until recently, and now he has honorable people. They know what the refused to back down to the aggressor. been awarded the Legion of Merit; and right thing to do is. And the right Like a true David versus Goliath, the Vujnovich, at 95 years old, received a thing here, whatever side you come Serbian people fought valiantly with us Bronze Star from the United States. down on this issue, is to give the people against the central powers in World Many Americans and many American in the people’s House a vote. War I. In the end, 25 percent of the Ser- Serbs served together then, and I want How many more times are we going bian population was killed during that to congratulate the relationship and to hear the pleas from parents who are war. commemorate the relationship be- crying out for Congress to take action? Despite the toll World War I took on tween the United States and Serbia In a body where many people pride Serbia, when World War II started, during the wars and the relationship themselves on the right to life, why they were allies again. There are nu- the two countries have today. will we not rise to do everything to merous accounts of bravery that the And that’s just the way it is. protect our schoolchildren? Serbs conducted during World War II, When I was growing up, we used to and a lot of that was not known to the f have drills because we were fearful of world until recently. I just want to RECESS nuclear annihilation by Russia. Today talk about one of those. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- our schools go through routine Perhaps the most inspiring report of ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair lockdown drills for fear of our own citi- bravery and brotherhood was shown declares the House in recess until noon zens. during the Halyard Mission, when Ser- today. Congress has got to act or Congress, bian General Draza Mihailovich and Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 43 as I have said before on this floor, is Serbian American George Vujnovich minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- duplicitous in every single tragedy led a mission to save American pilots cess. that takes place, duplicitous because of that had been shot down by Nazi planes its inaction. It is the morally right behind the lines in Serbia. f thing to do to cast a vote. In 1944, hundreds of B–17 and B–24 b 1200 However you feel on this issue, and fighter pilots and their crews were shot there are strong feelings about it, but down by the Nazi Luftwaffe over what AFTER RECESS the American people, and clearly the we now know as Serbia. General The recess having expired, the House families of these victims, need to know Mihailovich immediately began finding was called to order by the Speaker at that minimally their democracy was those pilots and members of the crew noon.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 PRAYER lumbia University. Before he joined Jim was the chairman of the board of Rabbi Eytan Hammerman, Temple Temple Beth Shalom in 2010, he served trustees of his alma mater, DeSales Beth Shalom, Mahopac, New York, of- small and large congregations in Balti- University in Center Valley, and a fered the following prayer: more, Maryland; White Plains, New proud alumni of Cardinal Dougherty Our God and God of our ancestors, we York; and northern New Jersey, in ad- High School. rise in prayer in one of the world’s dition to serving as director of the I would like to commend Jim on his most sacred spaces. This hallowed Hall Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute devoted service to his community, to combines enormous power with awe- here in Washington, D.C. his church, and his impressive career Rabbi Hammerman has served the some responsibility. We pray that You, history, and his life of love and devo- Mahopac community since he was or- O God, inspire those who stand before tion to his family, especially his wife. dained in 2010, and his leadership has You today—mere mortals—women and Let me remember Jim with this legacy. united people all throughout the com- men, young and old, the many races, f munity—no matter what their beliefs colors, and ancestries that make up or what their background. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT our blessed country. Not only a religious leader, he has BLOCK GRANTS In the Jewish calendar, we have just long been a political advocate for jus- (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given concluded the Feast of Weeks, mark- tice and equality, and especially for a permission to address the House for 1 ing, we are taught, the receipt of the reduction in the horrible plague of gun minute.) Bible at Mount Sinai. This was the cul- violence we see in our country. Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I am mination of a march from bondage and He is joined here today by his wife, grateful that yesterday the House slavery toward freedom and responsi- Rebecca, and his three beautiful daugh- adopted my amendment to prevent bility. We ask that You bless the Mem- ters, Ary, Rena, and Ilana, as well as communities that have experienced re- bers of this august body as they work his mother- and father-in-law, Marjorie cent population loss from being ex- to guarantee freedom in our day so and Dr. Steven Hoffman. cluded from the Community Develop- that we may all live long lives; peace- Not only a religious leader, he is also ment Block Grant program. ful lives of goodness and blessing; lives my friend, and I am proud to call him Since the creation of the Community free from shame; lives filled with abun- my friend. I hope you will join me in Development Block Grant program in dance and honor; and lives in which our welcoming Rabbi Hammerman. 1974, HUD has designated ‘‘entitlement hearts’ desire for goodness—for one and f communities,’’ which included cities all—will be fulfilled. with a population of at least 50,000. For Amen. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE 40 years, HUD has allowed cities that f have had their populations fall below The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE THE JOURNAL of Texas). The Chair will entertain up 50,000 to continue to participate in the program. The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- to 15 further requests for 1-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. Unfortunately, HUD signaled a desire ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- to change course and to remove these ceedings and announces to the House f cities from the program. This would his approval thereof. HONORING THE LEGACY OF JAMES have devastated 127 cities in 31 States, Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- F. KILCUR OF WEST CHESTER, including the city of Niagara Falls in nal stands approved. PENNSYLVANIA my congressional district. f (Mr. MEEHAN asked and was given The Community Development Block Grant program has become a founda- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE permission to address the House for 1 minute.) tion for community and economic de- The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, last velopment across the Nation and in from Pennsylvania (Mr. MEEHAN) come week, I attended the Transportation western New York. forward and lead the House in the Management Association of Chester I am pleased that communities who Pledge of Allegiance. County for its annual legislative break- rely on this funding will continue to Mr. MEEHAN led the Pledge of Alle- fast. At the breakfast, the association have access to this critical resource. giance as follows: posthumously honored James F. Kilcur f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the as its executive director emeritus. It is WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH United States of America, and to the Repub- a very special recognition by his col- RESOLUTION lic for which it stands, one nation under God, leagues within the transportation in- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. dustry. I can’t think of anybody more (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given f deserving of this distinction than Jim, permission to address the House for 1 and I join the association in honoring minute and to revise and extend her re- WELCOMING RABBI EYTAN Jim’s service to southeastern Pennsyl- marks.) HAMMERMAN vania. Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, today, I, The SPEAKER. Without objection, Jim Kilcur, of West Chester, Pennsyl- along with my colleague, Congress- the gentleman from New York (Mr. vania, died on Wednesday, February 19, woman DONNA EDWARDS, who is here SEAN PATRICK MALONEY) is recognized 2014. Born in northeast Philadelphia, with me today, am introducing an im- for 1 minute. Jim was a proud Philadelphia native portant bipartisan resolution targeting There was no objection. and a pillar of his community. He was heart disease in women. Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of a labor lawyer admired for his trusted Dubbed ‘‘the silent killer,’’ this dis- New York. Mr. Speaker, it is with counsel and respected by all for his ease is the number one killer of women great honor that I welcome Rabbi ability to get to a fair resolution of in the United States. Since 1984, more Eytan Hammerman of Temple Beth any matter. Jim stood out at Saul women have died of heart disease than Shalom to the House of Representa- Ewing as a partner and at South- men. It is the leading cause of death in tives and thank him for serving as to- eastern Pennsylvania Transportation West Virginia, claiming more than day’s guest chaplain. Authority as general counsel for nearly 4,800 lives in the year 2010. Rabbi Hammerman leads the con- a decade. Then, just as now, everybody Preventative screenings can make a gregation at Temple Beth Shalom and respected Jim. huge difference in helping women learn is passionate about serving his neigh- I had the pleasure to work with Jim the risk of heart disease and how to re- bors in Mahopac, New York. during his time at SEPTA. He was a duce that risk. Women often rely on A distinguished scholar, Rabbi confident, intelligent man, and while their OB/GYNs and community health Hammerman holds a B.A. and a mas- tolerant of other positions, was stead- centers for primary care, and our reso- ter’s degree from the Jewish Theo- fast in his own. He was decisive, and lution seeks to educate women of all logical Seminary in New York City and there was no waffling or ambiguity in ages on the need to make heart health a degree in political science from Co- his thinking. an important part of their screening

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Mr. Speaker, I rise We owe it to our veterans to do everything we can to restore their con- selves. today to celebrate the launch of two new flagship routes at Dallas/Fort fidence in the VA health care system. Learn your risk factors. Learn how Worth International Airport, which I The plan announced Monday by the VA to be healthier. Learn how to live represent. Today, American Airlines is a step in the right direction, but we longer and healthier for yourself and opens direct service from DFW to both must do much more. for those that you love. Hong Kong and Shanghai. I stand on behalf of the veterans in These new flights are the latest addi- my district. They are still waiting too f tions to the growing international hub long and driving too far to see a doctor at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Hong and waiting far too long for their SEVENTY-FOUR SCHOOL Kong and Shanghai join an impressive claims and appeals to be processed. We SHOOTINGS list of other newly launched inter- need to see Congress spend its time national flights from DFW, including getting to the bottom of the VA’s dys- (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given Bogota, Dubai, Lima, Seoul, and Syd- function and giving the VA leadership permission to address the House for 1 ney. the tools they need to fix these prob- minute.) Many businesses have operations in lems. my district because of the easy access Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, there This is something we should do right to direct flights from DFW. These new now, instead of spending time on yet have been 74 school shootings since the flights will promote further business Sandy Hook tragedy: another series of politically motivated development and make it easier for my hearings on Benghazi. I call on the Re- Apostolic Revival Center Christian constituents to travel to Asia and publican leadership to use our House School; Taft Union High School; Ste- across the world. More good news will resources to investigate the real causes vens Institute of Business; Hazard come next month as DFW will soon add of the delays and work to find real so- Community College; Chicago State a direct flight to Doha. lutions that will serve our veterans. My sincere congratulations to every- University; Lone Star College; Price That is a plan the whole House could one at the Dallas/Fort Worth Inter- Middle School; Morehouse College; In- get behind. dian River State College; Hillside Ele- national Airport. f mentary School; Henry Grady High f OCEANS AND FISHERIES School; the University of Central Flor- THE IMPORTANCE OF 6-DAY MAIL ida; Davidson Middle School; New DELIVERY (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given River Community College; Elizabeth permission to address the House for 1 City State University; Grambling (Mr. SIRES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her re- State University; Stillman College; La marks.) Salle High School; Santa Monica Col- minute.) Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise lege; Alexander Dreyfoos School of the in support of the United States Postal today in support of smart and sustain- Arts; Northwest High School; Ronald Service 6-day mail delivery. able use of our precious ocean re- McNair Learning Academy; Westside The most recent proposal offered by sources. We depend on a healthy ocean Elementary School; North Panola High the Republican leadership to pay for for so much—for food, livelihoods, School; Carver High School; Savannah the highway trust fund by reducing recreation, and more. That is why sci- State University; New Gloucester High mail service is unprecedented and irre- entists, managers, and entrepreneurs School; Agape Christian Academy; La- sponsible. The elimination of 6-day from across the country are currently nier High School; Sparks Middle mail delivery would have a negative ef- in Washington, D.C., to discuss critical School; Algona High School and Middle fect on the Postal Service and could re- marine policy issues as part of Capitol School; North Carolina A&T; Stephen- sult in the loss of up to 80,000 jobs. Hill Ocean Week. son High School; South Dakota School For decades, the Postal Service has A key issue on the agenda is the re- of Technology; West Orange High sustained and created American jobs in sponsible management of our Nation’s School; Arapahoe High School; Edison every corner of the country. Elimi- fisheries. America’s fisheries are rich, High School; Liberty Technology High nating 6-day delivery service would not both economically and culturally, be- School; Berrendo Middle School; Mar- only slow the delivery of mail and cause we have smart laws that tin Luther King Elementary School; harm small businesses across America, prioritize sustainable resource use. Delaware Valley Charter High School; but it will impose a hardship on the el- Under these laws, our fishing indus- Widener University; Purdue Univer- derly and rural citizens who rely most try alone contributed $199 billion in sity; South Carolina Staten University; on mail delivery for medical prescrip- sales and 1.7 million jobs in 2012 alone. Tennessee State University; Eastern tions and critical correspondence. These laws, however, are being threat- Florida State College; Cesar Chavez The Republican leadership’s proposal ened by partisan legislation recently High School; North High School; Bend to eliminate 6-day mail service will passed by the Natural Resources Com- High School; Salisbury High School; take 10 years to generate enough mittee. Brush High School; Union University; money to fund the highway spending This bill—which I call the ‘‘Empty Raytown Success Academy; McDaniel for just 1 year. Oceans Act’’—would override key envi- College; Madison High School; Univer- Proposals like these are illogical, ronmental laws, erode fisheries, and sity of Wisconsin; University of Dela- short-term fixes for serious problems hurt our coastal economies. It is no ware; Savannah State University; Kent facing our Nation’s transportation in- way to manage our ocean resources. State University; Eastern New Mexico frastructure. Come on, guys. Put on Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to University; East English Prep Acad- your thinking caps, and come up with a oppose the ‘‘Empty Oceans Act’’ and emy; St. Mary Catholic School; Provo better proposal for America. find a better path forward. High School; Iowa Western Community f f College; Marquette University; Horizon b 1215 Elementary School; Paine College; MANAGING OUR FEDERAL Georgetown College; Georgia Gwinnett PROTECTING OUR VETERANS FISHERIES College; Clark Street School; Seattle (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was (Mr. LOWENTHAL asked and was Pacific University; and Reynolds High given permission to address the House given permission to address the House School. for 1 minute.) for 1 minute.)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, 2 murdered 20 children and six adults at Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New weeks ago, the House Natural Re- Sandy Hook Elementary School on De- York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong sup- sources Committee marked up amend- cember 14, 2012. port of the reauthorization of TRIA, ments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fish- That is nearly one school shooting the antiterrorism risk insurance pro- ery Conservation Act, the law that per week. More than half have occurred gram, which will soon expire. This is a manages our Nation’s Federal fisheries. at K–12 schools. These shootings are vitally needed program that helps the Unfortunately, the bill that passed becoming so frequent that one com- economy of our country. It was put in out of committee was not a bipartisan pany saw a business opportunity and is place after the 9/11 attacks, and it effort. Among its many concerning pro- marketing bulletproof blankets to ele- helped our country rebuild. visions, the bill supersedes long-stand- mentary schools. After 9/11, you could not get an insuring protections for endangered species The congressional response to the ance policy for even a hot dog stand in and our national marine landmarks. senseless loss of our children, edu- New York. You had to go to Lloyd’s of That is why I offered an amendment cators, friends, and neighbors to gun London. It was tremendously expensive in committee that would have kept the violence has been silence—moments of to get any type of insurance, but this Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Antiq- silence on this floor, amplified only by program did exactly what it was ex- uities Act, and the Endangered Species the cowardice from those in this body pected to do. It allowed us to rebuild. Act from being overridden by Magnu- who refuse to stand up for basic public It had a government backstop, and it son-Stevens. safety. did not cost the taxpayer one penny; That act, Magnuson-Stevens, is real- Mr. Speaker, 86 Americans lose their yet it helped us build jobs and rebuild ly designed to manage fisheries, not to lives to guns every day, and Americans our economy. safeguard our national marine treas- are 20 times more likely to be mur- We have so many government pro- ures. Thankfully, the Senate is taking dered by a gun than people in the rest grams that don’t work. This is one that a bipartisan approach to Magnuson- of the developed world. did exactly what it was supposed to do Stevens. I urge our committee leaders The American people want us to act. and at no additional cost. We need to to follow their example and work Ninety-two percent support expanded have a plan in place, so, God forbid, if across party lines to build a bipartisan background checks to close loopholes we are attacked again, we have a plan fisheries bill. in the law and help ensure dangerous of how to respond and how to rebuild. f people can’t get guns. This is a program that has worked, and Mr. Speaker, enough with the mo- we need to reauthorize it. WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH ments of silence. It is time for a mo- f (Ms. EDWARDS asked and was given ment of action from Congress to pre- permission to address the House for 1 vent gun violence. CONGRATULATING FORT WORTH NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL MARI- minute.) f Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise ACHI BAND today as an original cosponsor of a res- SIX-DAY MAIL SERVICE (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given olution that recognizes the importance (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 of providing basic, preventative heart permission to address the House for 1 minute.) screenings for women wherever they minute.) Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise seek primary care. I want to thank my Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor the colleague, the gentlewoman from West today to speak in opposition of the mariachi students at Fort Worth’s Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO), for joining with misguided proposal to fund the high- North Side High School who, under the me to introduce this resolution. way trust fund by eliminating Satur- direction of Ramon Nino, were chosen Heart disease remains the leading day mail delivery. to perform at Carnegie Hall in New cause of death for women in the United Time and again, I have heard from York City on June 22. The appearance States, causing one in four deaths people across my region that Saturday by the Fort Worth group will be the among women each year. For the past mail service is crucially important to first Carnegie Hall concert by any ma- three decades, the number of deaths them and to their communities. riachi band in 7 years. from heart disease for women has ex- I had the opportunity earlier this With an outpouring of support from ceeded those of men. year to partner with a letter carrier in the school district and local commu- I am concerned that heart disease the city of Galesburg, Illinois. As I nity, the 23-member group has success- claims the lives of more than 400,000 have met folks along the delivery fully raised partial funds for the trip. women each year. Nearly half of all Af- routes of the vast 7,000-square mile dis- These hardworking students continue rican-American women have some form trict that I serve, it is clear how impor- to rally the community for support and of cardiovascular disease. Among tant 6-day delivery is to them. have played for donations at a host of Latinas, awareness that heart disease I have met seniors who depend on metroplex-area restaurants to raise the is the leading cause of death is the low- mail on Saturday for their prescription remaining difference. est, at 34 percent. drugs. I have met small business own- This is a great opportunity for these Mr. Speaker, it is time for us to bring ers who depend on Saturday delivery to young people to step onto the national awareness to the burden of heart dis- manage their inventories. I have met stage and proudly represent not only ease, so we can reduce heart disease folks who talk about eliminating Sat- their school, but the Fort Worth com- among women in the United States by urday mail as a blow to the commu- munity and the great State of Texas. ensuring that, wherever women seek nities across the State of Illinois and I am proud to represent this caring care, they get basic, preventive heart across our country. community, school, and such talented health screening for heart disease. Our transportation and infrastruc- constituents. I wish them a safe jour- I urge my colleagues on both sides of ture projects are critically important ney to the Big Apple. Congratulations the aisle to cosponsor this important to our Nation, and we seek bipartisan on this outstanding achievement. and timely resolution. support to make sure that happens, but Go Steers. f not in a way that threatens the liveli- f hood of so many people. MOMENT OF ACTION, NOT GUN VIOLENCE AT AMERICAN I stand ready to roll up my sleeves MOMENT OF SILENCE SCHOOLS and to work across the aisle on prac- (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given tical solutions for our country. (Mr. HASTINGS of Florida asked and permission to address the House for 1 f was given permission to address the minute.) House for 1 minute and to revise and Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, yester- REAUTHORIZING TRIA extend his remarks.) day’s deadly shooting at Reynolds High (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. School in Oregon was the 74th school New York asked and was given permis- Speaker, Tuesday morning’s fatal shooting in America since the gunman sion to address the House for 1 minute.) shooting at Reynolds High School is

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Points of order against provi- tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman Web site of Moms Demand Action for sions in the bill for failure to comply with from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS), pending Gun Sense in America. Earlier, my col- clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. (b) During consideration of the bill for which I yield myself such time as I league, TED DEUTCH, recited all 74 of amendment— may consume. During consideration of them. (1) each amendment, other than amend- this resolution, all time yielded is for Yesterday and two other times in the ments provided for in paragraph (2), shall be the purpose of debate only. last 2 weeks, the House rightly held debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and GENERAL LEAVE moments of silence. I and two of my controlled by the proponent and an opponent Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I ask colleagues did not stand, not because of and shall not be subject to amendment ex- unanimous consent that all Members disrespect for those who lost their cept as provided in paragraph (2); have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- lives; we abhor the loss of life, and we (2) no pro forma amendment shall be in order except that the chair and ranking mi- tend their remarks. abhor the House of Representatives nority member of the Committee on Appro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there taking moments of silence and then re- priations or their respective designees may objection to the request of the gen- turning to business as usual and doing offer up to 10 pro forma amendments each at tleman from Texas? absolutely nothing about gun violence. any point for the purpose of debate; and There was no objection. (3) the chair of the Committee of the Whole Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, H. Res. f may accord priority in recognition on the 616 provides for consideration of three COMMUNICATION FROM THE basis of whether the Member offering an important bills. The first, H.R. 4800, CLERK OF THE HOUSE amendment has caused it to be printed in the the Agriculture Appropriations Act for portion of the Congressional Record des- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- fiscal year 2015, will ensure continued ignated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule operations for those Federal agencies fore the House the following commu- XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be con- nication from the Clerk of the House of sidered as read. responsible for monitoring the health Representatives: (c) When the committee rises and reports and safety of our food and drug sup- the bill back to the House with a rec- plies. H.R. 4457, America’s Small Busi- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, ommendation that the bill do pass, the pre- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ness Tax Relief Act of 2014, and H.R. vious question shall be considered as ordered Washington, DC, June 11, 2014. 4453, the Permanent S Corporation on the bill and amendments thereto to final Built-in Gains Recognition Period Act Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, passage without intervening motion except Speaker, House of Representatives Washington, one motion to recommit with or without in- of 2014, are two critical pieces of tax DC. structions. legislation that will give certainty to DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it the small business community, making mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of shall be in order to consider in the House the permanent two pieces of our Tax Code the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- bill (H.R. 4457) to amend the Internal Rev- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- which Congress has had to continually enue Code of 1986 to permanently extend in- renew annually for decades. Making sage from the Secretary of the Senate on creased expensing limitations, and for other June 11, 2014 at 9:28 a.m.: purposes. All points of order against consid- these tax credits permanent will allow That the Senate agreed to without amend- eration of the bill are waived. The amend- businesses to look out for more than a ment. H. Con. Res. 100. ment in the nature of a substitute rec- year ahead and to actually evaluate With best wishes, I am ommended by the Committee on Ways and their economic situations, allowing for Sincerely, Means now printed in the bill, modified by those businesses to make staffing and KAREN L. HAAS. the amendment printed in the report of the investment decisions for the long term Committee on Rules accompanying this res- f olution, shall be considered as adopted. The rather than just the short term. The rule before us today provides for PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. a modified open rule for H.R. 4800. This OF H.R. 4800, AGRICULTURE, All points of order against provisions in the allows all Members to offer any amend- RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on ments to the bill that they may AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, the bill, as amended, and on any amendment choose. The Speaker is committed to AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- thereto to final passage without intervening completing as many appropriations PRIATIONS ACT, 2015; PROVIDING motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally bills under regular order as possible. FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on The rule before us formalizes the 4457, AMERICA’S SMALL BUSI- same unanimous consent agreement NESS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2014; Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. that was entered into during the con- AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- SEC. 3. Upon adoption of this resolution it sideration of the CJS appropriations ATION OF H.R. 4453, S CORPORA- shall be in order to consider in the House the bill, which streamlines the debate, pro- TION PERMANENT TAX RELIEF bill (H.R. 4453) to amend the Internal Rev- viding for 10 minutes of debate on ACT OF 2014 enue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduced recognition period for built-in gains of every amendment offered on the bill. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, by di- S corporations. All points of order against However, in no way does this rule re- rection of the Committee on Rules, I consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu strict Members from offering any and call up House Resolution 616 and ask of the amendment in the nature of a sub- all amendments to the underlying bill. for its immediate consideration. stitute recommended by the Committee on The rule further provides for the con- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an sideration of both H.R. 4457, America’s lows: amendment in the nature of a substitute Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014, consisting of the text of Rules Committee and H.R. 4453, the Permanent S Cor- H. RES. 616 Print 113-46 shall be considered as adopted. Resolved, That (a) at any time after adop- The bill, as amended, shall be considered as poration Built-in Gains Recognition tion of this resolution the Speaker may, pur- read. All points of order against provisions Period Act of 2014, both under a closed suant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the in the bill, as amended, are waived. The pre- rule. By bringing these two bills here House resolved into the Committee of the vious question shall be considered as ordered today, Members will be allowed to de- Whole House on the state of the Union for on the bill, as amended, and on any further bate the policy of each of these tax pro- consideration of the bill (H.R. 4800) making amendment thereto, to final passage without visions individually rather than as a appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Devel- intervening motion except: (1) one hour of single omnibus tax extender legislation opment, Food and Drug Administration, and debate equally divided and controlled by the Related Agencies programs for the fiscal chair and ranking minority member of the hurriedly passed at the end of the year year ending September 30, 2015, and for other Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one that would not allow Members to weigh purposes. The first reading of the bill shall motion to recommit with or without instruc- in on each separate extender as this be dispensed with. All points of order against tions. process does.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 H.R. 4800, the Agriculture and Re- The Food and Drug Administration important is that, unlike other ex- lated Appropriations Act for fiscal year must have the infrastructure and pro- penses, businesses must deduct capital 2015, provides almost $21 billion for the grams in place to ensure all innova- expenses—such as for business equip- department agencies funded in the bill. tions are dealt with in a fashion that ment—over many years rather than This is funded at the same level as fis- ensures safety for the patient, as well the year the expense is incurred. This cal year 2014 and $457 million above the as a straightforward and predictable raises the cost of capital and reduces President’s request. The bill provides and streamlined approval process. The investment. H.R. 4457 would go a long critical funding for agricultural re- Food and Drug Administration can way to reverse this trend. search; animal and plant health; con- continue to streamline the approval Likewise, the other two tax extend- servation programs; the Farm Service process of single-molecule drugs with ers that we are voting on today deal Agency; rural development, including which they have the most regulatory with S corporations or pass-through infrastructure and food safety inspec- experience, but if we can’t handle the corporations. These corporations elect tion; the Food and Drug Administra- fundamentals, then we have got a big not to pay any Federal corporate taxes tion; the Commodity Futures Trading problem. and, instead, pass corporate income, Commission; and the food and nutri- Congress has taken several bipar- losses, and deductions and credits tion programs, including child nutri- tisan actions in the last few years to through to their shareholders. tion, the Supplemental Nutrition As- break down the barriers to health inno- H.R. 4453, the Permanent S Corpora- tion Built-in Gains Recognition Period sistance Program, and WIC, the pro- vation, and the Food and Drug Admin- Act of 2014, makes permanent an ex- gram for women, infants, and children. istration will and has seen changes as a Of particular importance to the work result. The funding provided will con- pired tax break that would enable busi- I have been involved with on the En- tinue to move these reforms along, but nesses set up S corporations to shrink ergy and Commerce Committee, the as report language notes, there is a the window that they have to hold agriculture appropriations bill provides great deal of work that remains to be built-in gains from 10 years to 5. H.R. 4454, the Permanent S Corpora- over $2.5 billion in funding to the Food done. For the good of patients and to re- tion Charitable Contributions Act of and Drug Administration. In addition, tain our global leadership and the eco- 2014, would make permanent the tax the bill allows for the collection of user nomic benefits that come with it, it is rule requiring an adjustment to the fees cumulatively, amounting to overtime to breathe new life into the life basis of a shareholder’s stock in an S all discretionary funding of $4.5 billion sciences sector. As a physician, I un- corporation if the corporation makes in the FDA. derstand the importance of ensuring tax-deductible charitable donations. These dollars serve an important that the government has the resources Recently, the House passed a perma- mission. From drug and device ap- to lead to the next generation of treat- nent tax credit for corporate research proval to food safety, the Food and ments in the 21st century while also and development. Sixty-two Democrats Drug Administration is at the regu- ensuring that those treatments are voted against the measure. Their rea- latory forefront of protecting the Na- safe and effective. The bill will ensure soning, as far as I can tell, was not tion’s health, but it also acts as the that the Food and Drug Administra- against the policy, but it was the fact doorway for new treatments and cures. tion has the scientific and medical ex- that the measure was not offset. How- From basic research to cutting-edge pertise that they need when reviewing ever, offsets are something in Congress treatments, America has led the way in products utilizing emerging science by that we need when we are creating new opening new fields of discovery and providing adequate resources in a chal- programs or allocating money not pre- taking medicine to boundaries that I lenging fiscal environment. viously appropriated, essentially mak- could not have imagined during my After the successful passage of the ing the American people pay more in medical training or career, yet we have farm bill this year, the next step in taxes. Offsets are unnecessary and not barely scratched the surface of medical that process is to fund those programs. needed when, in fact, we are shielding breakthroughs that are over the hori- H.R. 4800 achieves that goal. the American people from being taxed. zon. And believe it or not, there are And I will add, I was disappointed to Moreover, we heard last night in the only hundreds of treatments for dis- see that the Healthy Food Financing Rules Committee, and I suspect we will eases that afflict us and thousands still Initiative, to bring grocery stores and hear it again today on the floor, about without any treatment at all, let alone fresh food to underserved communities, the fact that the two tax-related bills a cure. was not funded in this appropriations before us today in this rule are not off- Will the United States continue to be bill even after the House resoundingly set. Congress only needs to pay for tax the home for the latest inventions? If defeated an amendment to strip the credits if one subscribes to the belief the answer to that is yes, the Food and program from the farm bill, showing that all money in the country—all Drug Administration will be a key part that this body overwhelmingly sup- money in the country—belongs first to of the future. ports this initiative. I understand that the government rather than the people. Patients and innovators are on the an amendment to fix this oversight I reject this mind-set. Congress does front lines in the fight against diseases will be offered during consideration of not need to justify or offset not taking like Alzheimer’s and cancer, yet their the bill, and I hope that something can more money from the American people; voices are not always heard. Bureau- be worked out. Congress needs to justify and pay for cratic rules have stood in the way of The two tax bills before us today are, policies that take money from the innovation. Some estimates show that again, critical to give small businesses American people. medical devices may be approved al- stability and the ability to look beyond Indeed, every member of the Rules most 4 years earlier in Europe than in the end of each calendar year in mak- Committee on the minority side has the U.S. ing decisions for their companies. Ex- voted at least three times to extend In 2012, the President’s Council of Ad- tending these provisions today will be these very provisions without having visors on Science and Technology rec- a boost to our economy. any sort of offset. President Obama, ommended ‘‘encouraging innovation’’ H.R. 4457, America’s Small Business himself, signed those three extensions as part of the FDA’s mission statement Tax Relief Act of 2014, would make per- of these provisions into law, all done in order to ensure that the FDA under- manent a provision within the Tax without offsets. Senator WYDEN, who stood its role in helping new innovative Code that allows annual investments of has been working on a larger tax ex- treatments reach patients. depreciable business property up to tender bill in the Senate has included However, the true impact of the med- $500,000 to be expensed. Further, com- the same PAYGO language that is in- ical device, pharmaceutical, biologic, puter software and rules for the excluded in these bills before us in this and generic drug industries in the pensing of qualified real property— legislation. To make hay about this United States is that they are partners leasehold improvement, restaurant and issue, which is truly much ado about in providing our physicians and practi- retail improvement property—can also nothing, is to play politics with tax- tioners with the tools that they need to be written off as well. payers and our economy, and the Re- prevent disease and alleviate human The present tax system harms invest- publican majority in this House will suffering. ment in many ways. One of the most not play along.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5261 In the absence of a larger, com- lines. Over 30 House Republicans and 64 on $7.35 an hour? Many of us have been prehensive tax reform package, perma- percent of Republican voters polled to food shelters and seen people that nent extenders like these are common support immigration reform, but we are working, many of us have seen peo- sense. They bring back stability and can’t get a vote. Where is the immigra- ple that are living in shelters, working certainty to businesses that are con- tion reform bill? Where is the measure families living in shelters, and we stantly waiting at the end of every cal- that will allow for us to answer many won’t even bring a measure here. Are endar year to see if Congress will retro- of the problems that this country is you afraid to just say ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ actively act to provide that tax relief. confronted with in reference to immi- whether or not Americans ought to I encourage my colleagues to vote gration reform? have an increase in their minimum ‘‘yes’’ on the rule and ‘‘yes’’ on the un- This week, as I have indicated, near- wage at the Federal level? derlying bill, and I reserve the balance ly 3 million Americans have lost emer- You let 21⁄2 million people don’t have of my time. gency unemployment insurance since unemployment insurance, can’t meet it expired in December, but we can’t b 1245 their obligations, and we are not will- get a vote here on the House of Rep- ing to help them, and you tell me that Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. resentatives’ floor. you will increase—you talk all the Speaker, I thank the gentleman from The Voting Rights Act needs to be time about the deficit, so you are going Texas for yielding me the customary 30 reformed in order to protect American to increase the deficit with some minutes, and I yield myself such time voters, but we can’t get a vote in the mumbo jumbo about money if it is not as I may consume. people’s House. Leadership uses closed in the hands of, and disallow people Mr. Speaker, today, the House will rules to prevent the House from work- that we know, if they were to receive adopt yet another closed rule for these ing its will because they are worried unemployment insurance compensa- two tax extender measures, which will about undermining their message, tion, that they would spend all of that cross a new Rubicon, a new threshold. more worried about it than actually money and that it would, in fact, cre- We are going to break the record for legislating. ate jobs, and it would sustain small the most closed rules considered by a Today’s tax extenders are a perfect businesses if we were to do that. Congress ever, and we still have 7 example of how these heavy-handed One presenter in the House yester- months to go. tactics help the chosen few, but leave day, outstanding in his presentation, a The graphic that I am holding illus- everyone else without recourse. There friend from the other side, pointed out trates that—that we have the most are at least 50 other tax extenders that that he had come from a hardscrabble closed Congress ever, which allows, we could have taken into consider- life and that his father one time had among other things, that we don’t deal ation, but no, we choose these six be- been on unemployment insurance. I with immigration reform, we don’t deal cause that is your agenda. Dozens of said to him, and I believe it to be true, with the minimum wage, we don’t deal other provisions that expire at the end that you just proved my point. And I with unemployment insurance, we of 2017 and several others scheduled to asked him did his daddy get a job after don’t deal with universal gun back- expire at the end of this year have been he was on unemployment insurance. ground checks, we don’t deal with deal- skipped over in favor of these six ex- And his answer was, yes, and I knew ing with banning assault weapons. This tenders favored by businesses that are that is what it would be. Many people is a closed Congress. pretty substantial, and not necessarily who are on unemployment insurance This may sound like inside baseball, the big corporations but many of the today, if we were to give them a but it is much more than just a proce- large S corporations. chance, they would get a job. Get a life, dural agreement. I have seen a lot of My friends across the aisle have Republicans, give people a chance. rules serving nearly 10 years now on passed up the chance—would you be- I reserve the balance of my time. the Rules Committee, but this is a new lieve this?—to renew the work oppor- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield one. This rule limits debate during the tunity tax credit, which helps veterans myself 1 minute for the purpose of a re- appropriations process. It deems pas- get back to work, as well as the new sponse. sage of a provision to ignore the deficit markets tax credit, which helps revi- In the 111th Congress, the final 2 that this legislation will create, and it talize communities. years of Representative PELOSI’s time sets an all-time record, as I have How do you do that? They have cho- as Speaker, 2009 to 2010, this House shown, for closed rules. We managed to sen to ignore renewable energy tax never considered a single bill under an do this yesterday and now have it on credits and tax credits to help working open rule. Let me state that again: 2009 the floor all in one rule. parents pay for child care. How about to 2010, the 111th Congress, Speaker Congress has, as I have said, many that? They have decided there is no PELOSI was Speaker, the House never important issues it needs to take up, reason to extend deductions for teach- considered a single bill under an open including the things I have shown and ers’ out-of-pocket expenses, qualified rule. reiterate now: immigration reform, tuition, mortgage insurance premiums, Mr. Speaker, I would submit, that is raising the minimum wage, and extend- or State and local taxes, a deduction the definition of a closed process. ing unemployment insurance. that is critical for Floridians and the I reserve the balance of my time. 2.5 million people in this country are people that I represent. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. without unemployment insurance. If These six extenders will be the only Speaker, I yield myself such time as I we were to pass it, it would create extenders that the House votes on be- may consume. 200,000 jobs, and we stand around here cause these are the priorities of my My friend on the other side of the and talk about creating jobs all the friends across the aisle, priorities that aisle may try to change the subject. Do time. may solidify your message, my friends, that if you like. But I ask the gen- Closed rules prevent the House from particularly your message with your tleman: Is this a new record for closed working its will on these measures. base—and evidently you are confused rules or not? And I answer rhetorically That is the way it appears that leader- about that particular matter—but you because it is. And I don’t deny that ship, what is left of it, wants it to be. are more interested in them and assur- Democrats have used closed rules. I My friends do make some Democratic ing that you do nothing to help hard- said it in my opening remarks. amendments in order at times. Both working Americans. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the parties have used closed rules when You are going to use the power of the distinguished gentleman from Texas, they have been in control, and that is closed rule to ensure that no other pro- Judge LLOYD DOGGETT, my good friend. true. That is the prerogative of the visions get a vote, and you are going to Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, across party controlling the House. become the most closed Congress ever, America, for 30 million schoolchildren But you can read these closed rules disallowing immigration reform, dis- implementation of the Healthy, Hun- like a roadmap of my friends’ prior- allowing a minimum wage increase. ger-Free Kids Act is working. Schools ities. In general, the only amendments There are States that are giving a real- are literally stepping up to the plate made in order are those that are ex- istic minimum wage increase to people. with a plate of healthier food. Indeed, pected either to pass or fail along party You tell me, how it is that people live for school lunches in Texas, 99 percent

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5262 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 of Texas school districts are success- telling the country how open and This is what she had to say: she and fully serving meals that meet strong transparent they were going to be, and her husband followed the rules and nutritional standards. In most of the then when they do the opposite and are have been able to own their own home schools I visit, 99 percent is an A-plus. called out on it, it is just more excuses. and support two children up to adult- First Lady Michelle Obama has pro- Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the pre- hood, but she feels that her daughter vided impressive leadership in getting vious question I am going to offer an would not be able to do the same, as students, families, all of us, to pay a amendment to the rule to bring up she currently owes $60,000 in college little more attention to food quality, H.R. 4582, the Bank on Students Emer- loans. to encourage kids to be more phys- gency Loan Refinancing Act. Mr. TIER- Her interest rates vary from 6.5 per- ically active, to get moving, and to NEY, my good friend, authored that bill cent to 8.5 percent. She is drowning in grow up healthy. Active, healthy kids to help millions of people lower their her own debt, and she is only 24 years do better in school, and they grow up student loan debt. The bill would allow of age. to be more productive citizens who can borrowers to refinance Federal and pri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The help in moving our country forward. vate student loans to the lowest rates time of the gentleman has expired. Today’s bill presents the question of that are currently available to new Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. whether we are to wave good-bye with borrowers. Speaker, I yield the gentleman an addi- a waiver to healthy school lunch stand- To discuss this proposal, I yield 2 tional 30 seconds. ards. This bill that we are about to minutes to the gentleman from Massa- Mr. TIERNEY. I appreciate that from consider is not the only place where chusetts (Mr. TIERNEY), a distinguished my colleague. unhealthy congressional action lurks. gentleman, my friend and colleague. The reason this mother supports the At the very same moment that the Ag- bill is that she knows it is going to b 1300 riculture Appropriations Sub- help her daughter pay her loans in a committee was weakening school nu- Mr. TIERNEY. I thank my colleague reasonable way, while pursuing other trition standards with a waiver, the for yielding. goals this life. House Ways and Means Committee, on Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge the House This is really, Mr. Speaker, about which I serve, approved a bill to expand to act on responsible legislation that I whose side are you on. Are we on the a tax subsidy for ‘‘apparently whole- have introduced that would help tens side of special interests and allowing some food.’’ That sounds good. The of millions of college students, grad- them to continue tax favors, while only problem is that the statutory defi- uates, parents, and middle class fami- middle class Americans end up lugging nition of ‘‘apparently wholesome food’’ lies all across the country refinance around this heavy burden of debt? does not actually limit itself to the their existing loans to the same low I am on the side of that concerned wholesome. It includes Halloween rate offered to new borrowers in the mother and her daughter and others in candy, Twinkies, Pop Rocks, stale po- student loan program. this country who are concerned about tato chips, and other expired junk food, As the President said earlier this their children’s future. all of which receive a taxpayer subsidy. week when he voiced support for this Let’s bring this bill to the floor for a I think that is a little hard to stomach. bill, this should be a no-brainer. Home- vote. In a Nation where one-third of our owners and small businesses are so Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I re- children are overweight or obese, we often able to refinance their debts, serve the balance of my time. should neither be subsidizing junk food there is no reason at all that students Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. nor repackaging healthy school meal and parents shouldn’t be able to do the Speaker, I would indicate to my friend standards into less healthy meals. same. from Texas that I am prepared to close. We are already spending in America Refinancing would be a significant fi- I have no further speakers at this time, an estimated $245 billion every year on nancial help to these students and and so I yield myself such time as I diabetes. Rates of dietary-related Type their parents. In fact, a recent analysis may consume. 2 diabetes are skyrocketing among by the nonpartisan Congressional Re- Mr. Speaker, it is not all doom and children and young adults. Since many search Service showed that a middle gloom over here. There are provisions of our children consume up to half of class undergraduate student with an in the agriculture appropriation meas- their daily calories at school through average loan debt would save more ure that I support. the school lunch and school breakfast than $4,000 over the life of that loan. A I appreciate the report language in programs, their health depends upon typical graduate student would save support of the United States Depart- the nutritional quality of the food they more than $2,500, and a typical parent ment of Agriculture’s pollinator pro- are served. who borrowed to pay for their child’s grams. I, along with others, have been Today, we should not take a giant education would save $3,500 or more. leaders in bringing the subject to the step backwards. Let’s join against this As my colleagues know, these sav- attention of Congress, something of push to lower standards for our Na- ings would be invested right back into vital interest to all of this Nation. tion’s children. They deserve the the economy. Last year, the Center for I have been teased an awful lot about healthiest future possible. American Progress estimated that refi- being the ‘‘bee man’’ because I bring up Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I re- nancing of just some of these Federal the pollinator issue all the time, but serve the balance of my time. loans would pump $21 billion into the the fact of the matter is, if we don’t Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. economy. have bees, we are not going to have Speaker, I yield myself such time as I That is because these people are food. may consume. going to be able to save $40 to $100 a I also appreciate the provisions re- Returning briefly—before I yield to month—thousands over the course of lated to citrus greening, which has my good friend—to the subject of open their loan—and they have expenses and been devastating to Florida citrus and/or closed rules, this is what Speak- necessities for which they have to pay. growers, as well as those provisions in er BOEHNER promised right here in this Our bill is a good deal for taxpayers. this measure that address rural hous- Chamber in his own words: Last week, the Congressional Budget ing. I offer a commitment: Openness, once Office scored our bill as generating I represent Belle Glade; South Bay; a tradition of this institution, but in- $72.5 billion in savings over 10 years. Canal Point; and Pahokee, Florida; and creasingly scarce in recent decades, Mr. Speaker, more and more con- places where rural housing is really im- will be the new standard. You will al- stituents are writing my office, portant, but I, along with all of my col- ways have the right to a robust debate emailing, posting on my Facebook leagues—particularly JOE GARCIA, in an open process that allows you to page, and even stopping me on the DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and represent your constituents, to make street to talk about stories about how MARIO DIAZ-BALART—have raised the your case, offer alternatives and be their children are buried in student issues with reference to citrus green- heard. loan debt. Two days ago, I received an ing. The whole south Florida delega- It is unfortunate that my friends on email from a concerned mother in my tion has been involved in that par- the other side of the aisle campaigned district. ticular area.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5263 I grew up in the citrus area. I saw the fair consideration of legislation on the House the Permanent S Corporation Built-In early-on stages of greening. If we don’t floor. Gains Recognition Period Act for 2014. do something about this particular Under Boehner’s leadership, Members on both sides of the aisle have been allowed to The rule is fair and important for us problem—and this farm appropriations offer significantly more amendments, and to move forward on the debate on these does deal with some of it—then we may the House has operated under far more open pieces of legislation. have no citrus coming from the State rules than were allowed under the previous The material previously referred to of Florida. Democratic-controlled House. by Mr. HASTINGS of Florida is as fol- There are a limited number of days The final years of the Pelosi-run House lows: left on our legislative calendar, and we were a tour de force in closed government. have many miles to go before we, as a During the final 2 years of Representative AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 616 OFFERED BY Congress, have delivered on our obliga- Pelosi’s time as Speaker, the House never MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA considered a single bill under an open rule. tion to help all Americans. Some Members of Congress served their en- At the end of the resolution, add the fol- We absolutely have an obligation to tire House careers under Speaker Pelosi lowing new sections: businesspeople, but we also have an ob- without ever operating under an open rule. SEC. 4. Immediately upon adoption of this ligation to help veterans get work; an Mr. Speaker, on the issue of so-called resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to obligation to ease the burden on teach- immigration reform, the administra- clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole ers who use their own money to sup- tion has done more to distance and set port their students—our students; and House on the state of the Union for consider- back any policy in that direction. ation of the bill (H.R. 4582) to amend the an obligation to address forthrightly Why do I say that? The reason is the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for important issues, including immigra- unintended effects of their policies to the refinancing of certain Federal student tion reform and raising the minimum send a message worldwide to those that loans, and for other purposes. The first read- wage and extending unemployment income here by any method possible, and ing of the bill shall be dispensed with. All surance. we will not prosecute, we will not send points of order against consideration of the We should stop standing around here you back. bill are waived. General debate shall be con- and thinking that we are doing some- As a consequence, we have got an fined to the bill and shall not exceed one thing when we offer a moment of si- hour equally divided among and controlled issue on the border of our State in by the chair and ranking minority member lence, which is right for victims who Texas that is, at the same time, both of the Committee on Education and the have died of gun violence and the grief heartbreaking and frightening, with Workforce and the chair and ranking minor- that is coming through all of those underage children literally being ity member of the Committee on Ways and families. You hear them begging for us shoved across the border. Means. After general debate the bill shall be to do something. Mr. Speaker, what does it say when considered for amendment under the five- We know that we can’t solve all of an 8-year-old child can cross our border minute rule. All points of order against pro- those problems, but at least we could illegally? Who else is getting in, if 8- visions in the bill are waived. At the conclu- give them some assurance that we are sion of consideration of the bill for amend- year-olds are able to come across this ment the Committee shall rise and report trying to have universal background porous border that the administration the bill to the House with such amendments checks and that we are willing to ban has opened up? as may have been adopted. The previous assault weapons. Why would anybody Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Will the question shall be considered as ordered on want an assault weapon, other than a gentleman yield? the bill and amendments thereto to final police officer or military person, and Mr. BURGESS. I yield to the gen- passage without intervening motion except why should we permit them to be in tleman. one motion to recommit with or without in- their hands? Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I share structions. If the Committee of the Whole We won’t bring those measures down your concerns as you expressed them rises and reports that it has come to no reso- with reference to the unaccompanied lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- here to the floor, and we do so at our tive day the House shall, immediately after peril. young people coming to our country, the third daily order of business under clause Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- and I don’t make any quarrel with you, 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of sent to insert the text of my amend- but I would highlight the fact that it is the Whole for further consideration of the ment in the RECORD, along with extra- believed by some that many of the bill. neous material, immediately prior to places they are coming from—El Sal- SEC. 5. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not the vote on the previous question. vador, Guatemala, and Central Amer- apply to the consideration of H.R. 4582. ica—the kids are running because of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT objection to the request of the gen- fright. IT REALLY MEANS tleman from Florida? I remind you that they already have There was no objection. TSP, and we did that quite some time This vote, the vote on whether to order the ago for those Central American coun- previous question on a special rule, is not Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote tries. We did it, rightly, then. dering the previous question is a vote ‘‘no’’ and defeat the previous question, I just offer that for information, and against the Republican majority agenda and vote ‘‘no’’ on the underlying bills, and I thank my colleague for yielding. a vote to allow the Democratic minority to certainly vote ‘‘no’’ on this record-set- Mr. BURGESS. Reclaiming my time, offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about ting rule for closed rules, and I yield I would just point out that those condi- what the House should be debating. back the balance of my time. tions the gentleman referenced that Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield might cause a child to be frightened ex- House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- myself the balance of my time. isted 4 years ago, existed 3 years ago, scribes the vote on the previous question on Mr. Speaker, first off, I just want to but there has been a dramatic change the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the consideration of the subject before the House reference something on Speaker JOHN in the past 2 years. I believe that change is directly at- being made by the Member in charge.’’ To BOEHNER’s Web site. defeat the previous question is to give the John Boehner took the Speaker’s gavel in tributable to the policies of the admin- opposition a chance to decide the subject be- January of 2011, promising to run a more istration when they went around the fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s open U.S. House of Representatives than his United States Congress to unilaterally ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that predecessor. In the 31⁄2 years since then, alter the United States immigration ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- Speaker Boehner has made good on that laws, which specifically, in the Con- mand for the previous question passes the pledge by allowing more amendments and a stitution, is a legislative branch re- control of the resolution to the opposition’’ steady stream of ‘‘open rules,’’ while the quirement. in order to offer an amendment. On March Democratic-controlled United States Senate, Mr. Speaker, today’s rule provides 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- under Majority Leader Harry Reid, has gone for the consideration of three impor- fered a rule resolution. The House defeated in the other direction. the previous question and a member of the One congressional expert calls open rules, tant bills: H.R. 4800, the Agriculture opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, which allow Members to freely offer amend- Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2015; asking who was entitled to recognition. ments of essentially any nature during the H.R. 4457, America’s Small Business Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: consideration of a given bill, ‘‘essential for Tax Relief Act of 2014; and H.R. 4453, ‘‘The previous question having been refused,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Carter Huizenga (MI) Renacci Kildee Moran Schwartz gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Cassidy Hultgren Ribble Kilmer Murphy (FL) Scott (VA) yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Chabot Hunter Rice (SC) Kind Nadler Scott, David Kirkpatrick Napolitano the first recognition.’’ Chaffetz Hurt Rigell Serrano Coble Issa Roby Kuster Neal The Republican majority may say ‘‘the Sewell (AL) Coffman Jenkins Roe (TN) Langevin Negrete McLeod Shea-Porter vote on the previous question is simply a Cole Johnson (OH) Rogers (AL) Larsen (WA) Nolan Sherman vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Collins (NY) Johnson, Sam Rogers (KY) Larson (CT) O’Rourke Sinema Lee (CA) Owens vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] Conaway Jolly Rogers (MI) Sires Cook Jones Rohrabacher Levin Pallone has no substantive legislative or policy im- Slaughter Cotton Jordan Rokita Lewis Pascrell plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Smith (WA) Cramer Joyce Rooney Lipinski Pastor (AZ) they have always said. Listen to the Repub- Crawford Kelly (PA) Ros-Lehtinen Loebsack Payne Speier lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative Crenshaw King (IA) Roskam Lofgren Perlmutter Swalwell (CA) Process in the United States House of Rep- Culberson King (NY) Ross Lowenthal Peters (CA) Takano resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s Daines Kingston Rothfus Lowey Peters (MI) Thompson (CA) how the Republicans describe the previous Davis, Rodney Kinzinger (IL) Royce Lujan Grisham Peterson Thompson (MS) question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- Denham Kline Runyan (NM) Pingree (ME) Tierney ´ though it is generally not possible to amend Dent Labrador Ryan (WI) Lujan, Ben Ray Pocan Titus DeSantis Lamborn Salmon (NM) Polis Tonko the rule because the majority Member con- DesJarlais Lance Sanford Lynch Price (NC) Tsongas trolling the time will not yield for the pur- Diaz-Balart Latham Scalise Maffei Quigley Van Hollen pose of offering an amendment, the same re- Duffy Latta Schock Maloney, Rahall Vargas sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- Duncan (SC) LoBiondo Schweikert Carolyn Richmond Veasey vious question on the rule . . . When the mo- Duncan (TN) Long Scott, Austin Maloney, Sean Roybal-Allard Vela tion for the previous question is defeated, Ellmers Lucas Sensenbrenner Matsui Ruiz Vela´ zquez McCarthy (NY) control of the time passes to the Member Farenthold Luetkemeyer Sessions Ruppersberger Visclosky Fincher Lummis McCollum Rush Shimkus Walz who led the opposition to ordering the pre- Fitzpatrick Marchant Shuster McDermott Sa´ nchez, Linda Wasserman vious question. That Member, because he Fleischmann Marino Simpson McIntyre T. Schultz then controls the time, may offer an amend- Fleming Massie Smith (MO) McNerney Sanchez, Loretta ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of Flores McAllister Smith (NE) Meeks Sarbanes Waters amendment.’’ Forbes McCarthy (CA) Smith (NJ) Meng Schakowsky Waxman Fortenberry McCaul Smith (TX) Michaud Schiff Welch In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House Wilson (FL) of Representatives, the subchapter titled Foxx McClintock Southerland Miller, George Schneider Franks (AZ) McKeon Stewart Moore Schrader Yarmuth ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Frelinghuysen McKinley Stivers to order the previous question on such a rule Gardner McMorris Stockman NOT VOTING—13 [a special rule reported from the Committee Garrett Rodgers Stutzman Bishop (UT) Matheson Pelosi on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Gerlach Meadows Terry Cantor McGovern Rangel ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Gibbs Meehan Thompson (PA) Collins (GA) McHenry Ryan (OH) tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- Gibson Messer Thornberry LaMalfa Miller, Gary jection of the motion for the previous ques- Gingrey (GA) Mica Tiberi Lankford Nunnelee Gohmert Miller (FL) Tipton tion on a resolution reported from the Com- Goodlatte Miller (MI) Turner b 1341 mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- Gosar Mullin Upton ber leading the opposition to the previous Gowdy Mulvaney Valadao Mr. HINOJOSA changed his vote question, who may offer a proper amendment Granger Murphy (PA) Wagner from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ or motion and who controls the time for de- Graves (GA) Neugebauer Walberg Mrs. HARTZLER changed her vote bate thereon.’’ Graves (MO) Noem Walden from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Clearly, the vote on the previous question Griffin (AR) Nugent Walorski Griffith (VA) Nunes Weber (TX) So the previous question was ordered. on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Grimm Olson Webster (FL) The result of the vote was announced cations. It is one of the only available tools Guthrie Palazzo Wenstrup as above recorded. for those who oppose the Republican major- Hall Paulsen Westmoreland ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Hanna Pearce Whitfield The SPEAKER pro tempore. The native views the opportunity to offer an al- Harper Perry Williams question is on the resolution. ternative plan. Harris Petri Wilson (SC) The question was taken; and the Hartzler Pittenger Wittman Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Hastings (WA) Pitts Wolf Speaker pro tempore announced that back the balance of my time, and I Heck (NV) Poe (TX) Womack the ayes appeared to have it. Hensarling Pompeo Woodall RECORDED VOTE move the previous question on the res- Herrera Beutler Posey Yoder olution. Holding Price (GA) Yoho Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hudson Reed Young (AK) Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. question is on ordering the previous Huelskamp Reichert Young (IN) A recorded vote was ordered. question. NAYS—194 The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a The question was taken; and the 5-minute vote. Barber Cohen Fudge Speaker pro tempore announced that Barrow (GA) Connolly Gabbard The vote was taken by electronic de- the ayes appeared to have it. Bass Conyers Gallego vice, and there were—ayes 227, noes 189, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Beatty Cooper Garamendi not voting 15, as follows: Becerra Costa Garcia Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Bera (CA) Courtney Grayson [Roll No. 299] and nays. Bishop (GA) Crowley Green, Al AYES—227 Bishop (NY) Cuellar The yeas and nays were ordered. Green, Gene Aderholt Burgess Dent Blumenauer Cummings Grijalva Amash Byrne DeSantis The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bonamici Davis (CA) ´ Gutierrez Amodei Calvert DesJarlais ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Brady (PA) Davis, Danny Hahn Bachmann Camp Diaz-Balart Braley (IA) DeFazio will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Hanabusa Bachus Campbell Duffy Brown (FL) DeGette time for any electronic vote on the Hastings (FL) Barber Capito Duncan (SC) Brownley (CA) Delaney Heck (WA) Barletta Carter Duncan (TN) question of adoption of the resolution. Bustos DeLauro Higgins Barr Cassidy Ellmers Butterfield DelBene The vote was taken by electronic de- Himes Barton Chabot Farenthold Capps Deutch vice, and there were—yeas 224, nays Hinojosa Benishek Chaffetz Fincher Capuano Dingell Holt Bentivolio Coble Fitzpatrick 194, not voting 13, as follows: Ca´ rdenas Doggett Honda Bilirakis Coffman Fleischmann Carney Doyle [Roll No. 298] Horsford Bishop (UT) Cole Fleming Carson (IN) Duckworth Hoyer Black Collins (NY) Flores YEAS—224 Cartwright Edwards Huffman Blackburn Conaway Forbes Aderholt Bentivolio Broun (GA) Castor (FL) Ellison Israel Boustany Cook Fortenberry Amash Bilirakis Buchanan Castro (TX) Engel Jackson Lee Brady (TX) Cotton Foxx Amodei Black Bucshon Chu Enyart Jeffries Bridenstine Cramer Franks (AZ) Bachmann Blackburn Burgess Cicilline Eshoo Johnson (GA) Brooks (AL) Crawford Frelinghuysen Bachus Boustany Byrne Clark (MA) Esty Johnson, E. B. Brooks (IN) Crenshaw Gardner Barletta Brady (TX) Calvert Clarke (NY) Farr Kaptur Broun (GA) Culberson Garrett Barr Bridenstine Camp Clay Fattah Keating Buchanan Daines Gerlach Barton Brooks (AL) Campbell Cleaver Foster Kelly (IL) Bucshon Davis, Rodney Gibbs Benishek Brooks (IN) Capito Clyburn Frankel (FL) Kennedy

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Tierney Goodlatte McCarthy (CA) Runyan Pallone Sanchez, Loretta Titus Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- Gosar McCaul Ryan (WI) Pascrell Sarbanes Tonko ministration, and Related Agencies Gowdy McClintock Salmon Pastor (AZ) Schakowsky Tsongas programs for the fiscal year ending Payne Schiff Granger McIntyre Sanford Van Hollen September 30, 2015, and for other pur- Graves (GA) McKeon Scalise Perlmutter Schneider Vargas Peters (CA) Schrader ASTINGS Graves (MO) McKinley Schock Veasey poses, with Mr. H of Wash- Griffin (AR) McMorris Schweikert Peters (MI) Schwartz Vela ington in the chair. Griffith (VA) Rodgers Scott, Austin Peterson Scott, David Vela´ zquez The Clerk read the title of the bill. Grimm Meadows Sensenbrenner Pingree (ME) Serrano Guthrie Meehan Sessions Pocan Sewell (AL) Visclosky The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the Hall Messer Shimkus Polis Shea-Porter Walz bill is considered read the first time. Hanna Mica Shuster Price (NC) Sherman Wasserman The gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Quigley Sires Schultz Harper Miller (FL) Simpson ADERHOLT) and the gentleman from Harris Miller (MI) Sinema Rahall Slaughter Waters Hartzler Mullin Smith (MO) Richmond Smith (WA) Waxman California (Mr. FARR) each will control Hastings (WA) Mulvaney Smith (NE) Roybal-Allard Speier Welch 30 minutes. Heck (NV) Murphy (FL) Smith (NJ) Ruiz Swalwell (CA) Wilson (FL) The Chair recognizes the gentleman Hensarling Murphy (PA) Smith (TX) Ruppersberger Takano Yarmuth Herrera Beutler Neugebauer Southerland from Alabama. Holding Noem Stewart NOT VOTING—15 Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I Hudson Nugent Stivers Cantor Lankford Nunnelee yield myself such time as I may con- Huelskamp Nunes Stockman Collins (GA) Matheson Pelosi sume. Huizenga (MI) Olson Stutzman Denham McGovern Rangel I am pleased to begin consideration Hultgren Palazzo Terry Grijalva McHenry Ryan (OH) Hunter Paulsen Thompson (PA) LaMalfa Miller, Gary Scott (VA) of H.R. 4800, making appropriations for Hurt Pearce Thornberry FY 2015 for Agriculture, Rural Develop- Issa Perry Tiberi b 1348 ment, Food and Drug Administration, Jenkins Petri Tipton Johnson (OH) Pittenger Turner So the resolution was agreed to. and Related Agencies. The bill before Johnson, Sam Pitts Upton The result of the vote was announced us is unique in that the programs sup- Jolly Poe (TX) Valadao as above recorded. ported in this bill will impact every Jones Pompeo Wagner Jordan Posey Walberg A motion to reconsider was laid on American every day of the year. Joyce Price (GA) Walden the table. We support America’s farmers and Kelly (PA) Reed Walorski f ranchers, who are very vital to our Na- King (IA) Reichert Weber (TX) tion’s economy and our health and King (NY) Renacci Webster (FL) MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Kingston Ribble Wenstrup well-being. We support those at home Kinzinger (IL) Rice (SC) Westmoreland A message from the Senate by Ms. in need with food and housing and pro- Kline Rigell Whitfield Curtis, one of its clerks, announced vide rural businesses with low-interest Lamborn Roby Williams Lance Roe (TN) Wilson (SC) that the Senate has passed a concur- loans and grants to help them sustain Latham Rogers (AL) Wittman rent resolution of the following title in local economies. We help others around Latta Rogers (KY) Wolf which the concurrence of the House is the world that face starvation and mal- LoBiondo Rogers (MI) Womack requested: nutrition. We support research and de- Long Rohrabacher Woodall Lucas Rokita Yoder S. Con. Res. 37. Concurrent Resolution au- velopment in agriculture to improve Luetkemeyer Rooney Yoho thorizing the use of the rotunda of the productivity and stability. We support Lummis Ros-Lehtinen Young (AK) United States Capitol in commemoration of the oversight of commodity markets, Marchant Roskam Young (IN) the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal providing confidence for businesses, ceremony. NOES—189 traders, investors, and the public. We f support a safe food supply and safe and Barrow (GA) DeLauro Keating effective drugs and devices. We are for- Bass DelBene Kelly (IL) AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- Beatty Deutch Kennedy tunate this Nation can and does sup- MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- Becerra Dingell Kildee port these vital programs. ISTRATION, AND RELATED Bera (CA) Doggett Kilmer The bill before us this afternoon re- Bishop (GA) Doyle Kind AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS flects a delicate balance of needs and Bishop (NY) Duckworth Kirkpatrick ACT, 2015 Blumenauer Edwards Kuster requirements. We have drafted what I Bonamici Ellison Labrador GENERAL LEAVE consider a responsible bill for FY 2015 Brady (PA) Engel Langevin Braley (IA) Enyart Larsen (WA) Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I ask spending levels for the departments Brown (FL) Eshoo Larson (CT) unanimous consent that all Members and agencies that are under the juris- Brownley (CA) Esty Lee (CA) may have 5 legislative days in which to diction of the subcommittee. We have Bustos Farr Levin revise and extend their remarks and in- Butterfield Fattah Lewis had to carefully prioritize the funding Capps Foster Lipinski clude extraneous material on H.R. 4800, in this bill. We have had to make some Capuano Frankel (FL) Loebsack and that I may include tabular mate- hard choices about how to limit spend- Ca´ rdenas Fudge Lofgren rial on the same. ing. Carney Gabbard Lowenthal Carson (IN) Gallego Lowey The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I want to thank the gentleman from Cartwright Garamendi Lujan Grisham objection to the request of the gen- Kentucky, Chairman ROGERS, for sup- Castor (FL) Garcia (NM) tleman from Alabama? porting us with a very fair allocation Castro (TX) Grayson Luja´ n, Ben Ray There was no objection. for this bill and for helping us move Chu Green, Al (NM) Cicilline Green, Gene Lynch The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- this bill forward. Clark (MA) Gutie´rrez Maffei ant to House Resolution 616 and rule I also want to thank the gentleman Clarke (NY) Hahn Maloney, XVIII, the Chair declares the House in from California (Mr. FARR), the sub- Clay Hanabusa Carolyn Cleaver Hastings (FL) Maloney, Sean the Committee of the Whole House on committee ranking member. He has Clyburn Heck (WA) Matsui the state of the Union for the consider- been a valuable partner and colleague Cohen Higgins McCarthy (NY) ation of the bill, H.R. 4800. as we have moved forward with this Connolly Himes McCollum The Chair appoints the gentleman legislation. I appreciate his commit- Conyers Hinojosa McDermott Cooper Holt McNerney from Washington (Mr. HASTINGS) to ment. I appreciate his understanding as Costa Honda Meeks preside over the Committee of the we have moved forward on a wide vari- Courtney Horsford Meng Whole. ety of programs in this bill, and I sin- Crowley Hoyer Michaud cerely thank him for his help. While I Cuellar Huffman Miller, George b 1351 Cummings Israel Moore and the other subcommittee members Davis (CA) Jackson Lee Moran IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE have a wide array of agriculture in our Davis, Danny Jeffries Nadler Accordingly, the House resolved districts, Mr. FARR represents an area DeFazio Johnson (GA) Napolitano DeGette Johnson, E. B. Neal itself into the Committee of the Whole sometimes referred to as the ‘‘salad Delaney Kaptur Negrete McLeod House on the state of the Union for the bowl of the world.’’

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This funding receives $2.6 billion in discretionary Bina, Pam Miller, Andrew Cooper, and will supplement the emergency funding funding in this bill. This is an increase Karen Ratzow. that the administration announced last of $23 million over the FY14 level. I also appreciate the professionalism week for research and surveillance pur- When the user fees are included, FDA and the cooperation of the minority poses. will receive $4.5 billion in FY15. staff. In particular, I want to thank The bill also includes more than $1 Within the total, the committee pro- Martha Foley and Hogan Medlin for billion for the Food Safety and Inspec- vides a $25 million increase of the full their help during all of the long hours tion Service. This is approximately the amount requested for food safety ac- spent putting this bill and report to- same as the FY14 level, but $3.8 million tivities in the President’s budget, and gether, as well as Rochelle Dornatt, above the request. It will maintain drug safety activities are increased by Troy Phillips, and Caitie Whelan of Mr. more than 8,000 inspectors at more $12 million. FARR’s staff. than 6,400 meat, poultry, and egg prod- Furthermore, the bill includes $218 When the subcommittee began the uct facilities across the Nation. million for the Commodity Futures FY15 appropriations process, I asked The bill provides $1.5 billion for the Trading Commission. This is an in- my colleagues to keep in mind three Farm Service Agency, and it does not crease of $3 million above last year’s guiding principles. They were: to en- allow the closure of any county offices. level and is intended to address infor- sure the proper use of funds through This proposal made no sense when the mation technology needs. robust oversight, ensuring the appro- 2014 farm bill is still being imple- Before I close, I do want to address priate level of regulation to protect mented in county offices across the Na- one issue that has opened up a nec- producers and the public, and to ensure tion. We also fully fund the various essary dialogue in local cafeterias and funding is targeted to vital programs. farm loan programs in this bill. schools across the Nation. It is the pro- These three principles guided us from vision that would allow schools to seek the time the President’s budget request b 1400 a temporary—and let me stress that it was first submitted to the sub- For the Natural Resources Conserva- is a temporary—waiver from the cur- committee until this bill was put be- tion Service, we provide $869 million to rent school lunch standards if a school fore the House today. This basic frame- help farmers, ranchers, and private for- district has lost money over the last 6- work helped us set principles and prior- est land owners conserve and protect month period as a result of trying to ities during the 10 budget hearings and their land and increase funding to help implement the new regulations. oversight hearings that we had rehabilitate small dams. I have had a constant stream of let- throughout the spring, which covered This bill is the only one of the 12 ap- ters, I have talked to people, received all of USDA’s mission area, as well as propriations bills that truly focuses on emails, and I have had meetings over the Food and Drug Administration, and rural America. It provides $2.6 billion the past year with school nutritionists, also included the Commodity Futures for the rural development programs. with the teachers, and the school ad- Trading Commission. That includes funding to support $881 They also formed a framework for us ministrators. I have talked to parents, million in business and industry loans, to consider the many requests we re- and I have talked to students, all con- $1.3 billion in loans for rural water and ceived from our colleagues on this bill. cerned about the rising cost, the in- waste programs, and $6.2 billion for In particular, we received more than creased waste, and the declining par- rural electric and telephone infrastruc- 3,900 requests from 326 Members to sup- ticipation in the school lunch program. ture. We also provide more than $1 bil- port, reduce, or amend funding levels To tell the truth, the students have lion for the single-family direct loan in the numerous accounts of this bill. been concerned about the taste, they program, $1.1 billion for rental assist- Of course we could not meet every re- have been concerned about the variety ance, and $30 million for the Mutual quest, but we tried to address these re- and the quality of the meals. But, quests in a bipartisan manner and in a and Self-Help program. again, we have gone to the school nu- This bill includes both discretionary way that was under the House rules. As tritionists, to the teachers, and the ad- such, there are no earmarks included and mandatory funding for USDA’s ministrators who have identified where in this bill. food and nutrition programs. the real problem is. The total funding for this bill is In particular, it provides $6.6 billion This is a real problem in many school $142.5 billion. This is $1.5 billion below for the Women, Infants, and Children districts across the country. Some the President’s request and $3 billion program. This is $93 million below the school districts may not be experi- below the FY14-enacted level. The bill FY14 enacted level, and it is actually encing this problem, but many, many includes $20.88 billion in discretionary $200 million below the budget request. are across the country. This bill ac- budget authority, which is the same as But I want to be clear about the de- knowledges the concerns of schools and the FY14-enacted level. Mandatory creased funding because a declining responds to their requests for a certain spending totals $122 billion, or $3 bil- caseload and large carryover balances amount of flexibility. It only allows lion below the FY14 level. These man- from the previous year is why we are schools more time if they need it. In datory funds support USDA’s farm, doing this. And let me stress that fact, it provides something very simi- conservation, crop insurance, and nu- every person who is eligible for the pro- lar to the flexibility that USDA re- trition programs. gram will be able to receive funding cently announced for the whole grain I would like to briefly mention a few under this funding level in this bill. requirements. highlights that are in this bill. The bill includes $20.5 billion in re- The benefits to farmers, ranchers, We provide $2.8 billion for agricul- quired mandatory funding for child nu- consumers, businesses, and patients tural research. We have received many, trition programs and $82.3 billion for provided in this bill far outweigh any many letters requesting support for the the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance one or two objections a Member may land-grant colleges and universities. Program, sometimes referred to as have about this bill. The bill represents We were able to provide level funding SNAP. This funding level helps support our best take on matching needs with for them. We also provided $325 million, more than 47 million Americans each limited resources. We have tried to as requested, for the Agriculture and month. work hard to produce the best bill we Food Research Initiative, which is To support those in time of need in possibly can within the resources that USDA’s premier competitive research places like Syria, South Sudan, and the we have had to work with in this ap- grants program. Central African Republic, the bill pro- propriations process. We provide $870 million for the Ani- vides $1.7 billion for overseas food aid. I thank the Members for their atten- mal and Plant Health Inspection Serv- We were able to provide a $66 million tion, and I would urge all the Members

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California is worked together as chair and ranking continue giving schools the technical the number one agriculture State in member over a period of time. It is an assistance they need to meet the stand- the Union. I am proud to be the rank- interesting perspective. I think we ards. We should also be encouraging ing member in bringing this bill to the have crossed the cultural divide when a USDA to continue providing flexibility, floor for healthy debate. Californian can understand the lan- where warranted, in meeting nutri- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance guage of an Alabaman, and we have be- tional standards. The approach in this of my time. come friends. bill, however, is unacceptable. Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chair, I yield 5 I have to say that probably 90 percent Second, despite the recommendations minutes to the gentleman from Ken- of this bill is something we all agree of the medical community indicating tucky (Mr. ROGERS) the chairman of on. Ten percent is what we don’t agree that consumption of starchy vegetables the full committee. on, and it is a horrible 10 percent—a meets or exceeds recommended Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Chair- big 10 percent. The bill allocates $20.8 amounts, and the food in-take data man, I rise today in support of this bill. billion, which is the same as what we showing that white potatoes are the This is the fifth of the twelve 2015 ap- came up with last year in the con- most widely used vegetables and there- propriations cycle bills. It provides ference level. fore by law or by statute have been ex- $20.9 billion in discretionary funding I appreciate the working relationship cluded from the WIC program, where for important agriculture, rural devel- that Mr. ADERHOLT already outlined you get vouchers to buy fresh fruits opment, and FDA programs. and the wonderful staff that both his and vegetables, this bill allows white With this legislation, we ensure office and I have, and my office and the potatoes to be purchased under that America’s farmers and ranchers—who committee has. We all work well to- program. It is not necessary at all. The contribute billions to our economy, as gether as a team. So we bring this bill white potato lobby is a very effective well as create jobs and put food on our to the floor today. lobby. tables—have the resources they need to It is quite a privilege to be able to I am troubled by the inclusion of this continue to remain successful. have this position, and I think that we bill requiring white potatoes be eligible We have provided responsible funding all understand the privilege, because for purchase in the WIC program. The for programs that work to stop crop, the USDA, the U.S. Department of Ag- WIC program, as I said, gives supple- plant, and animal disease that can riculture, which is our main focus, in mental nutrition through specified cripple U.S. producers and entire indus- addition to the Food and Drug Admin- foods, and white potatoes is not one of tries. Funding is also directed to pro- istration, and to the Commodity Fu- them. So there are some real concerns grams that help conserve and protect tures Trading Commission, the Depart- with this bill. This is the first time farmland, and improve water quality ment of Agriculture, many people don’t that Congress has dictated as to what and food safety. understand, was created during the has to be purchased with those vouch- In addition, this bill also provides Civil War by Abraham Lincoln. It was ers, and we have never before mandated funding for infrastructure develop- a department that needed to be created an inclusion of a specific food item in ment, housing loans and rental assist- as the United States was facing the the WIC food package in the history of ance, and economic opportunities for Western expansion. Abraham Lincoln the program. America’s rural communities. These was very insightful in realizing that While the funding levels in this bill vital loans and programs help foster an people who moved out into the boonies are, in general, acceptable, there are environment for economic growth and needed help. There is no infrastructure some exceptions. The most notable to will help rural America thrive. The committee also prioritized the there. There is nothing there. It be- that is the Commodity Futures Trad- safety of our Nation’s food and drug came kind of a home ec department. ing Commission. This is a Commission supply, targeting increases to FDA And to this day, the Department of Ag- that reviews about $300 trillion in food and drug safety activities. riculture still has a division of rural trade. That is almost $1 trillion a day. The funding in this bill will maintain water, a division of rural housing, And what we do is provide funding to 8,000 inspection personnel for meat, farmworker housing, and of rural tele- have the referees so that they know poultry, and egg products and facilities communications. when the trading is being fair or not across the Nation. It is obviously involved with all the fair, and it is essentially a review proc- I am also pleased that we have in- science research in agriculture and a ess, but they need money to hire those cluded language that forces the FDA to big research section. The USDA has a referees, as we call them. The Presi- develop more robust guidelines for specialist in almost every county in dent asked for $62 million more than abuse-deterrent opioid pill formula- the United States and almost every we are allowing him to have to fill the tions. We withhold $20 million from the country in the world, as we have ag ad- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Commissioner’s office until these long- visers in all of our Embassies. Consumer Protection Act. Those are overdue regulations are finalized, be- It is an awesome responsibility to big concerns. cause the drugs on the market that are govern a very complex system of trade On the positive side, the bill restores not abuse-deterrent result in opioid ad- and balances, of phytosanitary inspec- the Food for Peace funding to 2014 lev- dictions, overdoses, and deaths. They tions, of fighting diseases that get into els. It increases the McGovern-Dole need to be corrected. this country. And it is a lot of fun, program by $13 million over the 2014 also, and I think that is why we get levels. But I am also concerned that in b 1415 along well trying to put together a these programs there is an exclusion of Prescription drug abuse is a scourge good bill. important reforms that would have on this Nation, and FDA can and Now, I voted against this bill in com- furthered the impact of each dollar should be doing more to battle this epi- mittee because of the concerns of sev- spent on food aid. demic. eral aspects. Among these concerns are Given the high level of need, our food Beyond funding these critical USDA two highly objectionable nutrition rid- aid has to be as cost effective and as ef- and FDA programs, the bill also in- ers. I am really concerned that the bill ficient as possible, so I am dis- cludes funding for a variety of nutri- would allow school food authorities to appointed that food aid reforms ena- tion programs, making sure our most get waivers from complying with the bling more people to be fed at lower vulnerable, including our children and improved lunch and breakfast nutri- cost were not included in the bill. elderly, don’t go hungry. tion standards in the Healthy, Hunger- I would like to say that you are The discretionary funding level in Free Kids Act, which we enacted in going to hear a lot of my colleagues this bill is about the same as last year,

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I thank the chairman for working our closest trading partners will cost The bill also makes strides to make with me to ensure that the summer us billions of dollars in trade, which these programs more efficient, more ef- feeding pilot program remains open to will kill U.S. jobs, harm our competi- fective, and more useful for the Amer- children in rural and urban areas and tiveness, and have a long-term nega- ican people and strengthens congres- adding report language related to sun- tive impact on American industry. sional oversight, particularly where it screen ingredients, sprays, and high As you prepare for conference, I hope comes to mandatory spending on im- SPF products. we can work together to make sure the portant nutrition programs. I very much support the additional final bill provides the most appropriate For example, within SNAP, formerly $13 million in funding for the McGov- response to this problem. called food stamps, we have required ern-Dole food aid program and the res- With that, I yield to the gentleman the enforcement of a ban on certain toration of funding for the Food for from California (Mr. COSTA). outreach with foreign governments and Peace program. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Chairman, we are implemented protocols to help weed However, the bill should have also in- again, I think, missing an opportunity out waste, fraud, and abuse. cluded the administration’s proposal to with regard to the country of origin la- Mr. Chairman, the bill before us allow up to 25 percent of title II re- beling, otherwise referred to as COOL. today is a commonsense bill that sources to be made available in cash COOL has proven, as Mr. CRAWFORD makes every step to adequately fund for emergencies to better respond to has stated, to be a failed experiment. important agricultural programs, to multiple, high-level crises around the We are seeing an increased cost to support our most vulnerable citizens, world. This change alone would have ranchers and processors in order to and to act with fiscal restraint. allowed U.S. aid to reach an estimated comply with these regulations that are I want to thank Chairman ADERHOLT, 2 million more people in chronically ultimately passed on to the consumers Ranking Member FARR, the sub- food-insecure communities. and to make it more difficult to pro- committee members, and their staffs The bill provides sufficient funds for vide the separate lines of animal for all they did to achieve this very nutritional assistance programs, such source from different countries to ful- good bill. It was not easy because the as WIC and SNAP, and provides needed fill the intent of the law. allocation they had was not perfect, discretionary funds for food safety pro- This program has added nothing but but they made do with it, and they grams within FDA and the Food Safety cost to the cattle industry in America, made do well. I want to thank them for and Inspection Service. and it is time where we make an at- their hard work and congratulate them It is my sincere hope that we can im- tempt to deal with these added costs. on a good bill. I urge unanimous sup- prove these shortcomings before a bill To be totally honest, we don’t even port for the bill. Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 is signed into law. know what the actual costs to the in- minutes to the gentlewoman from New Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I dustry are. Its producers and proc- yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from essors have had difficulty putting to- York (Mrs. LOWEY), the ranking member of the full committee. Arkansas (Mr. CRAWFORD). gether a formal economic impact, so an Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I appre- Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Chairman, I analysis has never yet been done. ciate the efforts of the chairman and rise to engage in an important colloquy Finally—and probably more impor- the ranking member in putting to- with Agriculture Appropriations Sub- tant—it is threatening to the trade re- gether this bill. While many of the committee Chairman ADERHOLT of Ala- lationship with our two biggest mar- funding decisions are appropriate, I do bama and the ranking member of the kets in the export of U.S. beef, pork, oppose this bill because I have deep ob- Livestock Subcommittee on the House and chicken, which is Canada and Mex- jections to controversial riders. Ag Committee, Mr. COSTA of Cali- ico. First, this bill would begin to back fornia, regarding the issue of manda- Should, as we all assume, the WTO away from much-needed efforts to tory country of origin labeling, or rule against the United States, we will make school meals healthier. Accord- COOL, for beef, pork, and poultry. face harsh retaliatory efforts against ing to the CDC, as of 2012, more than Mr. Chairman, as you know, I strong- the products produced here and we are one-third of children and adolescents ly support discontinuing the over- trying to encourage, not only in my were obese. reaching country of origin labeling reg- home State of California, but in Amer- Obese children are more likely to be- ulations that not only burden our Na- ica. come obese adults, and thus are at a tion’s livestock industry, but threaten No one wants to see retaliatory ef- much greater risk of developing heart massive retaliatory tariffs from Can- forts made by Canada or Mexico. I diseases, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and ada and Mexico on a vast range of U.S. know, in talking with producers and forms of cancer. Schools should sup- industry and products. people in the industry in Canada and port and teach healthy eating habits. I appreciate your work in the Agri- Mexico, they don’t want to pursue re- Instead of providing waivers, this bill culture Appropriations Subcommittee taliatory efforts. should help the districts meet this to include a directive in the bill’s re- We have the data and the studies and higher standard by providing the tech- port language requiring USDA to dis- the WTO experience to show that it is nical assistance and training to become continue enforcement of COOL, should time that we fix COOL. We want to see compliant. the WTO compliance panel rule against this problem resolved, and we want to Additionally, bill language would the United States when they make work together to do it. Hopefully, we make white potatoes eligible for pur- their decision in a few weeks. will use this legislation to do just that. chase by WIC participants, which is in- However, I believe the final appro- Mr. Chairman, we hope you will work consistent with the purpose of the WIC priations bill should include the with us to provide relief in the event program to include only foods based on strongest language possible to prevent the World Trade Organization does rule documented nutritional deficiencies. any further harm to the livestock in- against the United States. White potatoes are excluded today dustry and all industries threatened on Mr. CRAWFORD. I yield to the gen- based on the best available science, and the retaliatory trade list. tleman from Alabama (Mr. ADERHOLT). science, not special interests, should COOL represents yet another failed Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I as- continue to be the guide for WIC’s poli- policy of the Federal Government, im- sure the gentleman from California cies. posing costly and burdensome man- that I will be committed to working The majority should have fully em- dates on private sector industry. While with both he and Mr. CRAWFORD as we braced the work and purpose of the the primary goal of COOL is to give continue on this issue. I agree with my

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This bill circumvents has been included expressing the com- used efficiently and effectively. the Institute of Medicine process for mittee’s concern that U.S. exports to I also want to thank you and the determining the appropriate foods to Mexico and Canada will suffer an eco- committee’s continued support for an offer in the Supplemental Women, In- nomic impact of approximately $2 bil- issue that is very important to my con- fants, and Children program, or the lion in retaliatory tariffs. The report stituents of the Second District of WIC package. directs USDA not to implement or en- Ohio, the Asian long-horned beetle. To benefit industry, the House ma- force the COOL final rule for meat la- This pest, also known as ALB, is one of jority adds white potatoes to WIC, de- beling, should the WTO issue a final the most destructive, invasive species spite the advice and findings of nutri- ruling against the United States. that has entered the United States. tionists that white potatoes are not Again, I can assure both of my col- These beetles have been discovered in lacking in a mother’s and children’s leagues here this afternoon that it is New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, diets. In fact, they are the most con- my intention to protect our domestic and Illinois, and they were first seen in sumed vegetable in America. This is industries from retaliation. We will my district in 2012. Mr. Chairman, ALB the same type of thinking from Con- closely monitor the progress of the is devastating our trees. These insects gress that got pizza called a vegetable. WTO in this matter and will respond as burrow themselves into the heartwood Further, this bill would waive re- necessary, so that our U.S. economy of our trees, where they lay larvae and quirements for schools to meet the nu- does not suffer. feast off the wood. trition standards that we passed as I thank the gentleman for the oppor- As a result, trees in my community part of the 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free tunity to discuss this important issue are dying or becoming so structurally Kids Act. These standards, developed with both of you, and I look forward to weak that they are unsafe to even be by experts, improve school meals, re- working with both of you as we move near them. This doesn’t just affect one move unhealthy junk foods in our Na- forward. type of tree, unfortunately, but over a tion’s schools. The standards have al- Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Chairman, I dozen different species. ready been achieved at over 90 percent thank the gentleman. Eradicating this infestation is ex- of America’s schools and are working Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 tremely important to me and my con- to help kids choose healthier food op- minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- stituents. Unfortunately, the infesta- tions. House Republicans are trying to fornia (Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD), the section has already come at a very high appease special interests by weakening ond generation of congresspersons from cost. To date, roughly 43,000 trees have child nutrition programs in this bill. the Roybal family. been removed in Clermont County of The bill also undermines menu label- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Chair- Ohio, due to the Asian long-horned bee- ing and creates carve-outs for indus- man, I rise in opposition to provisions tle, including over 30,000 trees that tries at the expense of health. It as- in this bill that undermine nutrition have not even yet been infested. sumes a passage of an accelerated and standards for school meals and the WIC This is 43,000 less trees that can no unsafe poultry inspection system that program. Nutrition programs that sup- longer provide shade on a sunny day or increases the chance of contaminated port balanced diets are vital tools in protect against erosion; not to men- chicken on our kitchen tables just so protecting against childhood hunger tion, this infestation and tree removal companies can make more profit. At a time when foodborne illness out- and reducing childhood obesity. is directly impacting the property val- breaks are a continual challenge, it While I appreciate Chairman ADER- ues of homeowners. cuts the Food Safety and Inspection HOLT’s efforts to fully fund childhood Currently, cutting down and remov- Service, a linchpin of our food safety nutrition programs, I strongly oppose ing trees is the most common method efforts, by $6 million, putting families this bill because it weakens, unneces- used to eradicate these beetles. My at risk, and no permanent inspectors sarily, Federal child nutrition stand- constituents are having their trees removed from their own private prop- will be able to be hired. ards; rather than allowing USDA to This bill dangerously underfunds the work with schools to help them meet erties, turning front yards into lumber yards. Commodity Futures Trading Commis- healthier nutrition criteria, this bill sion. It allows risky financial trans- undermines the national school meal Mr. Chairman, I ask that you insert language into the conference report actions to continue, putting the profits program by allowing a blanket waiver of Wall Street ahead of consumers. to any school that says it can’t meet that would encourage the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture to sup- These are all unprecedented attempts the new standards. to use the appropriations process to do In addition, the bill adds white pota- port alternative methods to tree removal to combat the Asian long-horned the bidding of industry and special in- toes to the WIC food package, ignoring terests at the expense of the public in- research findings that white potatoes beetle. Thank you, and I appreciate your terest. are already consumed above rec- past and continued efforts to eradicate Our job—our job—is to craft a budget ommended levels and should not com- this destructive pest. that does right by the American peo- pete with other fruits and vegetables ple, that helps kids get the nutrition for limited WIC vouchers. b 1430 that they need to grow, that fights Mr. Chairman, we have an obesity Mr. FARR. Mr. Chair, I yield 3 min- hunger in all of our communities, and crisis in our country, and our Nation’s utes to the gentlewoman from Con- that ensures that our food supply is children and families are best served necticut (Ms. DELAURO). safe. This budget fails in all of these re- when Federal nutrition standards are Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chair, I rise in gards, and I urge my colleagues to op- guided by science. Now is not the time opposition to this agriculture funding pose it. to lower the benchmarks that protect bill. Budgeting is about choices, and Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chair, I reserve our children’s health now and in the fu- this bill makes the wrong choices for the balance of my time. ture. the American people. Mr. FARR. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 min- I urge my colleagues to support Time and again in this legislation utes to the gentleman from New Jer- amendments that remove these dam- the House majority has chosen to put sey, Dr. HOLT. aging riders to the bill. profits and politics before nutrition Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, at and food safety. It puts partisan ide- support of the nutrition standards for this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- ology before impartial science, and the school meals and in strong opposition tleman from Ohio (Mr. WENSTRUP). interests of big corporate industries to the waivers to those standards in Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Chairman, I ap- over the needs of families and children. this legislation that would result in preciate your and the committee’s hard Examples: for decades our Federal schools providing nutritionally defi- work on crafting the agriculture appro- nutrition policies have been based on cient meals.

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In New Jersey are overweight or obese, and more than Vilsack to come visit the school dis- alone, my home State, the number of 2 million adolescents are prediabetic. tricts that have talked to me about children who were eligible for free and Mr. Chair, children who learn to eat this being a burden and a problem fi- reduced school meals increased by 22 nutritious food are more likely to con- nancially for them. Still no answer. percent in the past 5 years to a total tinue those healthy habits as adults. Giving schools flexibility does not that now exceeds half a million chil- The best place to teach children about mean that I want kids to eat dren. healthy eating is where they spend unhealthy. It means parents and local According to a study from Harvard most of their time—in school. schools districts know better how to released earlier this year, because of Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues con- feed our children rather than bureau- the nutrition standards, children are cerned about the cost of nutritious crats in Washington, D.C. eating more fruits and vegetables. food to think about the cost of obesity I am going to continue to advocate These standards are working, and they and malnutrition and to think about for more flexibility for these regula- are helping children receive better nu- our children’s future. My colleagues tions so that we don’t lose more than trition. say that it is too hard, that children the 1.2 million children that should be We knew a decade ago that almost really don’t like healthy foods. I agree participating in the school lunch pro- half of school lunches were based on that making change isn’t easy, but we gram. prepackaged foods high in calories and are going to have to invest some time What I want to know is why this ad- fat and salt. Many schools did not offer and energy into teaching our children ministration and why the USDA fails fruits and vegetables as part of their to make healthy choices. That is a to recognize that there is a problem in meals. Congress acted and raised the change worth making. rural America and a problem in our standards. Healthy children are the I thank the gentleman from Cali- urban schools when it comes to money source of our country’s well-being. The fornia, who has been a real leader on that could be better spent educating effects of these new standards last long this issue, and I urge my colleagues to our children in this great country. after the children leave school. support his efforts to fix the bill. Support this legislation. Do not sup- At a time when one in three Amer- Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chair, I yield 3 port this amendment. ican children is overweight or obese, minutes to the gentleman from Illinois Mr. FARR. Mr. Chair, may I inquire school nutrition standards can reduce (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS). as to how much time each side has re- the long-term health costs. And at a Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. maining? time when medical costs are growing Chair, I would like to thank my col- The CHAIR. The gentleman from ever higher, we should be thinking of 1 league from Alabama for his leadership California (Mr. FARR) has 12 ⁄2 minutes ways to reduce health care costs, espe- on this issue. remaining, and the gentleman from cially by encouraging more healthful This is an issue where I think we all Alabama (Mr. HOLT) has 31⁄2 minutes living. We should support Mr. FARR’s agree. We want children in this coun- remaining. amendment when he brings it up that try to eat healthier. We all want to Mr. FARR. Mr. Chair, I yield 3 min- would retain, in this bill, the good nu- fight childhood obesity. But I come up utes to the gentleman from the great tritional standards. to this podium in opposition to this State of California (Mr. GEORGE MIL- Almost all schools are meeting the amendment because I am a parent. I LER), the author of the Child Nutrition new standards now. The USDA has pro- have three kids in public schools. I Act. He probably knows more about vided flexibility to schools to allow coach youth football. I coach Little child nutrition than anybody in Con- schools to successfully implement the League. I talk to children. I have gress. standards, and that is reflected in the talked to superintendents and prin- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. high adoption rate among schools Mr. Chair, these are not regulations across the Nation. cipals in central Illinois about this that were written in Washington, D.C. Through the Farm to School Pro- problem. And it is not just a problem These are regulations that were writ- gram that I helped write in the that Washington can solve, but it is a Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, Hope- problem that Washington created that ten in cooperation with school food well Elementary School, for example, we need to fix. service personnel, superintendents and in my district is providing more local There is a lot of plate waste. You teachers and school districts all over produce on their menu. This is helping look at a recent Los Angeles Times ar- the country. the kids learn about healthy eating, ticle, upwards of $20 million per year After many years of deliberation, we learn where our food comes from—not the Los Angeles, California, school dis- have continued to improve this pro- a package or a box, but from the trict is losing to plate waste. 1.2 mil- gram. Plate waste is less now than it ground and from farmers. We should lion less children in this country are was before. What we have discovered is, give them the best nutrition. participating in the school lunch pro- if children can select what they wanted Congress should continue to ensure gram, the school nutrition program. to eat from a healthy menu, where we that schools have the resources to In my district, schools like Monti- didn’t have to worry that they were meet the standards, not to lower the cello, Illinois, have pulled out of the just selecting high-sugar content and standards or exempt schools from school nutrition program because they high-salt content, they were eating them. were losing upwards of $100,000 a year what they liked, what they became fa- Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chair, I con- to comply with regulations that were miliar with, plate waste went down. tinue to reserve the balance of my thought of in a concrete building in The purpose of this program is not to time. Washington, D.C., rather than rural increase the profits of food processors Mr. FARR. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 min- America. or the agribusiness industry in this utes to the distinguished gentlelady Now, what have we done? country. The purpose of this program from New Mexico (Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN We have asked Secretary Vilsack to is to improve the nutrition of children GRISHAM). offer some flexibility to schools like in our schools. Why? Because we under- Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of Monticello so that more kids will par- stand that nutrition is directly con- New Mexico. Mr. Chair, I thank the ticipate and that school district nected to how well those children do in gentleman for yielding, and I rise in doesn’t have to choose between fol- the classroom, not because I say so, opposition to the language in this bill lowing the rules and regulations set not because the Secretary of Education that rolls back standards that ensure forth in Washington, D.C., and choos- says so or the Secretary of Agriculture, our children are being fed nutritious ing to hire two teachers. but because classroom teachers will foods at school. We have asked the White House and tell you that if children don’t have nu- As a former State health secretary, I the USDA to voluntarily comply with trition in the morning, if there is not want to refocus this debate where I the same rules and regulations that food in their homes and they come to

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To indi- give them blank waiver, I think, is just acting out in class and children being cate that the Republicans are trying to an opt-out and doesn’t necessarily get able to concentrate and to perform bet- hurt the school kids is a complete them back in, doesn’t have any guide- ter, to get better grades, to graduate misreading on what the Republicans lines for how you can improve and get from high school. It is directly con- are trying to do and what we are trying back on track. That’s why I think it is nected. to do in this bill. a pretty extreme provision in the bill Now what we see is that industry There are so many good intentions and ought to be knocked out. thinks that this is simply some kind of about this. I think what has happened Another reason is that we are paying marketing system for their products. It is, a lot of the regulations as they have for it. The taxpayers of this country is like white potatoes aren’t available come down to a lot of these school dis- put up the money and we are allocating to poor people, white potatoes aren’t tricts, every school district is different, it to this program, and I don’t think available to people on food stamps, and it is hard to have a cookie cutter the taxpayers want their money to go white potatoes aren’t available in mentality in every school district in to food that isn’t nutritious, that America. Yes, they are. But in the WIC the Nation. That is really what makes doesn’t help kids to be healthier. I am program, it is directly related to the this Nation. We are many States but not insinuating that the other side health of that mother, the fetus, the we are one Nation, and they are not all wants that, but I am saying that with newborn infant, and the young child. the same. that money, as in everything we do in We have to think about what a healthy What this legislation would do with the whole rest of this bill, it comes meal means to the healthy develop- just some commonsense standards— with conditionality. ment of that child. A surplus of white and I by no means say that my col- Congress is a heavy parent. We don’t potatoes in that diet is not necessarily leagues have bad intentions. I would just give money out. We also give in- what you want to have happen. never say that to my colleague from In that schoolroom, what we want is structions on what to spend it for and California, and I hope he would not say not to spend it for. When we are giving good nutrition. We are not going to let that about me on this issue. We are that be dictated by the industry. The money to schools for school nutrition— talking about providing lunches and for school lunch, school breakfast, idea that somehow school districts flexibility to students and to the can’t comply, well, 90 percent have school snack programs—we put some school nutritionists to meet their conditionality in it, and the condition- complied, and 90 percent have complied needs. We are not asking that this roll within the additional amount of money ality is, let’s buy healthy food with it, back the nutrition standards, we are fruits and vegetables, and serve them that the Federal Government made not asking that it gut the underlying available so they could comply. to the kids. law. But some of the comments made, I know there are places that say that b 1445 those would be the comments that you is not what the kids eat at home or The Secretary has been reaching out would think that we are trying to gut what they like, and so they are throw- to those districts in trouble, and I sug- the entire law. ing it away. That is called ‘‘plate gest those districts reach out to other Mr. DAVIS made some very important waste.’’ But frankly, there is plate comments when he spoke. All of us districts in their area that are com- waste in our cafeteria here in Congress. want kids to eat healthy meals, and we plying and finding this to be helpful. There is plate waste everywhere. There want to see child obesity decline. But This isn’t some big burden by the Fed- is too much plate waste in America. simply providing school lunches that eral Government. This is working in 90 When so much of the world can’t get the kids won’t eat and stopping there percent of the districts. access to food we are throwing away is not what this is about. Our own School Nutrition Associa- about 50 percent of what we prepare tion of California is against this waiv- Student participation in the program continues to decline. A lot of the stu- every day, which is just appalling. er. We have very creative people. In our How do you change that? One is you dents are now bringing their lunches committee, we brought those people in get kids to like what they are eating. and we talked about plate waste, we while the kids that are on these meal programs, they have no choice to eat We have to encourage our kids to eat talked about flexibility, and that was vegetables. As was said earlier, you incorporated in this legislation when it this food while the other kids are bringing much more unhealthy food to have to encourage your kids to take a became the law of the land. bath, you have to encourage your kids So on the whim and the misinforma- the cafeteria, and watching them eat to turn off the television set, you have tion that somehow it is not working, this other kind of food. It is just really to encourage your kids to do the math somehow it is impossible to do, I will disconcerting to see this. But we all homework that they don’t want to do. stand with 90 percent of the districts have the same goal. Like I said, it is and school food service people who are very disconcerting to hear that some of We give instruction. I think what is missing in this whole implementing it. I will stand with the us would want our kids to be obese or debate is the instructional oppor- health officials. I will stand with the to be unhealthy, and that is furthest teachers that understand what a dif- from the truth. tunity. Frankly, America has got to ference it means to have healthy and I just want to say that because I face the fact that we have not really nutritious food available to these chil- think it is very important as we move put much attention into raising a cul- dren during the school day. forward with this debate. ture of people that have values in food We have got to support the Farr I reserve the balance of my time. health, in body health, and the fast amendment. We have got to take care Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- food industry has been very good at of our children. We have got to give self such time as I may consume. getting a lot of sugar, a lot of salt, a them an opportunity to learn in our First of all, I would like to announce lot of things out there that taste really schools, and good nutrition provides that the Tom Colicchio group—he is great, and people want to eat that all that opportunity. Bad nutrition inter- one of those celebrity chefs and his the time, but your body is not made to rupts that opportunity. group is called the Food Policy Action handle all that. The CHAIR. The time of the gen- Network—they have told us that they I think it is an opportunity for us to tleman has expired. are going to score the vote on this bill use the school nutrition program as a Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. because of this provision that we are learning method. I point out that when And the time is expired for this kind of talking about right now and the I grew up there weren’t any fast foods. legislation. amendment that I am going to offer to McDonald’s was the first fast food in- Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I strike the provision. dustry to come to our area. It came to yield myself such time as I may con- The reason I want to strike the pro- the biggest city in my county in 1964. I sume. vision in the bill is because it just had already graduated from college. So

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Certainly, a newborn and about- a big deal because school districts are try was developing to have fresh fro- to-be-born are not necessarily needing having to choose between teachers and zen. potatoes. complying with Federal rules and regu- So we have an opportunity to help Nonetheless, the potato industry is lations. our national security problem with very powerful here and they were able I believe that the decision on how to food nutrition because the military of- to get a provision in demanding that feed children is best left to parents and ficers tell us that 75 percent of the the vouchers also include the ability to our local school districts. Do you know youth today cannot qualify to get in buy white potatoes. That is what what? The kids that are hurt the worst the military—75 percent. That is just stirred up this whole comment, because by this, that is why we are asking for appalling. That is why they have indi- Congress has never dictated as to what this waiver. We are asking for the cated that we need to have a school nu- you have to buy with it or to get into USDA to approve a waiver. That is it; trition program. buying things that haven’t been rec- nothing more, nothing less. We also see it in health care costs, ommended as nutritional. Mr. ADERHOLT. Will the gentleman the biggest cost in America. Why we Mr. COHEN. That is what I was as- yield? did this whole health care reform was tonished about, Mr. FARR, when I Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. I to bring down cost. Underlying all of watched this movie. It was Katie yield to the gentleman from Alabama. that was, hey, we are going to raise Couric, and I forget all the other people Mr. ADERHOLT. I just wanted to healthier people in this country so we involved in producing it. But it was clarify. I think the school district in Il- can avoid—the ounce of prevention— about how Congress had basically ac- linois you are talking about, they got avoid those expensive costs when peo- quiesced to special interests to change out of the system because a hard boiled ple get diabetes, obesity, and other the dietary guidelines, to the det- egg was not appropriate, or anything things that are preventable. So what riment of children, women, and infants. more than 12 ounces of skim milk was better way to teach the cost of preven- Carbohydrates and the production of deemed inappropriate. That is what we tion than through nutritional health insulin causing the digestive system are talking about, the regulations that and exercise. and body to produce fat is the main are so out of whack. Lastly, why it is important that we cause of obesity. It is not exercise. It is Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. And wipe out this provision in the bill is be- not pushing yourself away from the the kids that are hurt the worst are the cause we are paying. The money is all table so much, but they discovered it is poorest kids who don’t have the ability there. So the schools that would be carbs and white potatoes. So we are to go out to the convenience store able to get the flexibility that you talk now putting white potatoes back be- when they are hungry afterwards, like about, the waiver, they get to keep all cause of the potato industry? This is many of the children of ours, and feed the money but they don’t have any of the Idaho provision? themselves. That is the only meal they the responsibility to deliver the prod- Mr. FARR. It is often said as a food may get that day, and we can’t have uct, to deliver the nutritional foods. I analogy that if you like sausages or Washington determining what that think that is where we are wrong. We laws you should never watch either of meal is. can’t just give them money and then them being made. Perhaps what you The CHAIR. The time of the gen- no responsibility to be wisely spent on are watching is that white potato man- tleman has expired. the purposes for which it was intended. date is getting stuck into this bill. Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, let me ex- So that amendment is going to come Mr. COHEN. Sausages and white po- plain that not a drop of this money, a up later, and I hope that I can get sup- tatoes. Thank you, sir. cent of it, can be spent on a teacher’s port from this amendment across the Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, we worked salary. This is not, ‘‘We are going to aisle. hard to try to put together a pretty spend it on food or a teacher’s salary.’’ Mr. COHEN. Will the gentleman yield good bill, except for these two provi- This is only for food, and the Federal for a question? sions that we were just talking about Government takes sole responsibility Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, how much and the underfunding of the Federal for that. If States want to add some- time do I have remaining so I can see Commodities Futures Trading Commis- thing they can. But it is a Federal pro- how much time I can yield? sion, and we will be having amend- gram, one of the only solid Federal pro- The CHAIR. The gentleman from ments on those issues. grams in K–12 education. California has 41⁄2 minutes remaining. I reserve the balance of my time. I yield the remainder of my time to Mr. FARR. All right. I yield to the Mr. ADERHOLT. May I inquire as to the gentleman from California (Mr. gentleman from Tennessee for a col- how many speakers the minority has. TAKANO). loquy. Mr. FARR. We don’t have any further Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise in Mr. COHEN. Mr. MILLER was talking speakers. support of Congressman FARR’s amend- about white potatoes. How does this Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, how ment that would remove the waiver bill affect white potatoes? I saw this much time do I have remaining? that would exempt schools from pro- movie called ‘‘Fed Up,’’ and white pota- The CHAIR. The gentleman from viding even half a cup of fruits and toes in general are the evil that cause California has 11⁄2 minutes remaining. vegetables to their students for lunch. people to get obese and gain weight. The gentleman from Alabama has 1 More than 200 education and nutrition How are white potatoes in this bill? minute remaining and the right to organizations oppose the weakening of Mr. FARR. Thank you for asking. close. nutrition standards. While it may be The other provision is not in this Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I difficult to get kids to eat healthier, it school nutrition program, but in the yield 1 minute to the gentleman from is possible, as 90 percent of schools are WIC—the Women, Infants, and Chil- Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS). already meeting the standards. dren—program where we give vouchers Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Rodney Taylor, the food service di- to mothers of newborns or pregnant Chairman, this is an issue that, unfor- rector at Riverside Unified School Dis- women in expectation that they are tunately, I think is misunderstood. trict, which is in my district, sent me having children. To give them access to In school districts like Monticello, Il- a letter about the importance of nutri- healthy fruits and vegetables we give linois, that had to make the tough de- tion standards, saying: them vouchers. cision to pull out of the program, they Children in our district and many others In that recommended formula, what don’t get the Federal dollars anymore. are enjoying meals that meet updated school the voucher should be spent on is, they They don’t get the reimbursement. But lunch requirements from the USDA, proving are not allowed to spend them on white they had to make the cost-benefit deci- that it is possible to have healthy children potatoes. Why? Because Americans eat sion of whether or not to still feed and healthy budgets. Letting schools opt out

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LEE OF of my colleagues to support it, so we amendment has caused it to be printed can move forward in the fight against CALIFORNIA in the portion of the CONGRESSIONAL childhood obesity. Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Chairman, RECORD designated for that purpose. I have an amendment at the desk. Mr. FARR. Mr. Chair, I yield back Amendments so printed shall be con- the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. SMITH of Ne- sidered read. braska). The Clerk will report the Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Chair, I The Clerk will read. rise today in strong support of Section 738, a amendment. The Clerk read as follows. The Clerk read as follows: section allowing for the inclusion of white pota- H.R. 4800 toes in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Page 2, line 14, after the first dollar Be it enacted by the Senate and House of amount insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. Program for Women, Infants and Children Representatives of the United States of America Page 2, line 21, after the dollar amount in- (WIC), in the fiscal year 2015 Agriculture Ap- in Congress assembled, That the following sert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. propriations Act. I commend Chairman ADER- sums are appropriated, out of any money in Page 2, line 22, after the dollar amount in- HOLT as well as Chairman ROGERS for their the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for sert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. work crafting this legislation in a bipartisan Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Page 43, line 18, after the dollar amount in- manner. Drug Administration, and Related Agencies sert ‘‘(increased by $8,150,000)’’. Washington State is blessed with an incred- programs for fiscal year ending September Page 44, line 2, after the dollar amount insert ‘‘(increased by $8,150,000)’’. ibly diverse agriculture industry, providing our 30, 2015, and for other purposes, namely: TITLE I Page 48, line 4, after the dollar amount in- nation and the rest of the world with top-qual- sert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000,000)’’. AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS ity products including asparagus, apples, cher- Ms. LEE of California (during the PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND MARKETING ries, peas, lentils, wheat—and of course—po- reading). Mr. Chairman, I ask unani- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY tatoes. In fact, Washington State is second in mous consent to dispense with the the nation when it comes to potato production, (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) reading. contributing 23 percent of the nation’s potato For necessary expenses of the Office of the The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection crop. Additionally, potatoes are the fourth larg- Secretary, $41,284,000, of which not to exceed to the request of the gentlewoman $5,051,000 shall be available for the imme- est agricultural commodity in Washington, pro- from California? viding jobs for hundreds of people in Eastern diate Office of the Secretary; not to exceed $498,000 shall be available for the Office of There was no objection. Washington and all across the state. To that Tribal Relations; not to exceed $1,507,000 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to end, I was pleased to join my colleagues this shall be available for the Office of Homeland House Resolution 616, the gentlewoman past January in passing the bipartisan Omni- Security and Emergency Coordination; not from California and a Member opposed bus spending bill which directed the U.S. De- to exceed $1,209,000 shall be available for the each will control 5 minutes. partment of Agriculture to include in the Spe- Office of Advocacy and Outreach; not to ex- The Chair recognizes the gentle- cial Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC a ceed $26,115,000 shall be available for the Of- woman from California. range of fruits and vegetables including nutri- fice of the Assistant Secretary for Adminis- Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Chairman, tious white potatoes. tration, of which $22,811,000 shall be available for Departmental Administration to provide first, let me thank our chair and our Science has proven that fresh white pota- for necessary expenses for management sup- ranking member for working with me toes are more nutrient dense than many of the port services to offices of the Department on this amendment. I appreciate the bi- vegetables already included in the WIC pro- and for general administration, security, re- partisan cooperation. Also, I want to gram and possess a significant amount of vita- pairs and alterations, and other miscella- thank our staff for helping us with min C and potassium. Despite the latest re- neous supplies and expenses not otherwise this. search and the clear intention of Congress, provided for and necessary for the practical This amendment would provide a the Administrative has repeatedly fought to ex- and efficient work of the Department; not to badly needed increase to the school clude white potatoes from the WIC program. exceed $3,869,000 shall be available for the Of- fice of the Assistant Secretary for Congres- breakfast grant program of approxi- Relying on decades-old consumption data sional Relations to carry out the programs mately $8.1 million. The offset for this cited in a 2005 Institute of Medicine report, the funded by this Act, including programs in- amendment is the Secretary’s adminis- Department of Agriculture has arbitrarily lim- volving intergovernmental affairs and liai- trative account and the administrative ited this healthy option from the diets of mil- son within the executive branch; and not to and expenses account. lions of Americans. In fact, the most current exceed $5,535,000 shall be available for the Of- These competitive grants allow science available, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines fice of Communications: Provided, That the States, schools, and local educational for Americans, recommends greater consump- Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to agencies to purchase important equip- tion of starchy vegetables. transfer funds appropriated for any office of the Office of the Secretary to any other of- ment for their school breakfast pro- Mr. Chair, I believe the exclusion of pota- fice of the Office of the Secretary: Provided gram. The school breakfast program is toes in the WIC program is both scientifically further, That no appropriation for any office a critical tool in the fight to keep our unfounded and unfair to those Americans shall be increased or decreased by more than students fed with a nutritious meal at seeking a greater variety of healthy food op- 5 percent: Provided further, That not to ex- the start of the day. tions. I appreciate the work done in this bill to ceed $11,000 of the amount made available Oftentimes, this is the meal that correct this arbitrary restriction and I urge my under this paragraph for the immediate Of- children rely on to help them get colleagues to support Section 738 of this bill. fice of the Secretary shall be available for of- through the day, especially toward the The CHAIR. All time for general de- ficial reception and representation expenses, end of the day, when they are about bate has expired. not otherwise provided for, as determined by the Secretary: Provided further, That the ready to go home and they have not Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be amount made available under this heading been fully fed at the beginning of the considered for amendment under the 5- for Departmental Administration shall be re- day. minute rule. imbursed from applicable appropriations in The bottom line is breakfast is very, During consideration of the bill for this Act for travel expenses incident to the very important to the growth, health, amendment, each amendment shall be holding of hearings as required by 5 U.S.C. welfare, and development of our chil- debatable for 10 minutes equally di- 551––558: Provided further, That funds made dren. vided and controlled by the proponent available under this heading for the Office of Mr. ADERHOLT. Will the gentle- and an opponent and shall not be sub- the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations may be transferred to agencies of woman yield? ject to amendment. No pro forma the Department of Agriculture funded by Ms. LEE of California. I yield to the amendment shall be in order except this Act to maintain personnel at the agency gentleman from Alabama. that the chair and ranking minority level: Provided further, That no funds made Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, the member of the Committee on Appro- available under this heading for the Office of bill provides $25 million for USDA to

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Will the gentleman Ms. LEE of California. Thank you, ring in the future. yield? Mr. Chairman. It is especially critical I want to thank my colleague and Mr. HUFFMAN. I yield to the gen- for low-income children, many of friend, Mr. HUFFMAN, for working tleman from Alabama. whom who have not had a nutritious closely with me on this issue. He and I Mr. ADERHOLT. I was simply asking meal since the previous day of school, both represent ranchers affected by the gentleman to yield to say we would so I really appreciate your support. this recall. He has shared my frustra- accept your language. I yield back the balance of my time. tion during the past few months. Mr. HUFFMAN. Reclaiming my time, The Acting CHAIR. The question is If you support protecting our food thank you very much. on the amendment offered by the gen- supply and ensuring the integrity of Mr. THOMPSON of California. I tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE). USDA programs, then I urge you to thank the chairman and ranking mem- The amendment was agreed to. support this amendment. ber for cooperating with us and work- I yield the balance of my time to the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. THOMPSON OF ing with us on this very important gentleman from California (Mr. CALIFORNIA matter, and I yield back the balance of HUFFMAN). my time. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Mr. HUFFMAN. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the The Acting CHAIR. The question is THOMPSON. on the amendment offered by the gen- desk. The Federal Government has a re- tleman from California (Mr. THOMP- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will responsibility to ensure our food safety port the amendment. SON). and to make sure that the meat we The amendment was agreed to. The Clerk read as follows: barbecue this summer doesn’t come Page 2, line 14, after the first dollar with harmful diseases. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GALLEGO amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. It is the responsibility of the inspec- Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Chairman, I have Page 2, line 21, after the dollar amount, in- tors and the oversight agencies to stop an amendment at the desk. sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. unsafe practices from occurring in the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Page 2, line 22, after the dollar amount, in- first place and to proactively address port the amendment. sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. The Clerk read as follows: Page 6, line 23, after the dollar amount, in- problems before they require massive Page 2, line 14, after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. recalls. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always hap- sert ‘‘(reduced by $3,869,000)’’. Mr. THOMPSON of California (during pen that way. The facility in my dis- Page 3, line 4, after the dollar amount, in- the reading). Mr. Chairman, I ask sert ‘‘(reduced by $3,869,000)’’. trict that is now experiencing a sweep- unanimous consent to dispense with ing recall of 8.7 million pounds of meat The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the reading. does not represent a simple breakdown House Resolution 616, the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection in the inspection process. from Texas and a Member opposed each to the request of the gentleman from The Office of the Inspector General will control 5 minutes. California? has launched a criminal investigation The Chair recognizes the gentleman There was no objection. into improper activities that include from Texas. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to deceptive practices by the owners of Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Chairman, I offer House Resolution 616, the gentleman the slaughterhouse. We know, from a this amendment because I believe that from California and a Member opposed CNN investigation, that misconduct government must respect the people each will control 5 minutes. may even include some of the very that it serves and always remember The Chair recognizes the gentleman USDA inspectors that were charged that government is a servant of the from California. with protecting the public. people. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. This incident clearly demands a seri- Several years ago, the Department of Chairman, I rise in support of this ous investigation. The public has a Agriculture closed an inspection sta- amendment authored by myself and right to know what happened, how the tion that was incredibly important to Mr. HUFFMAN from California. process broke down, and who will be the city of Presidio in Presidio County, Our amendment would help support held responsible for it. Unfortunately, Texas. the USDA Office of the Inspector Gen- to date, we have received virtually no When I took office some 18 months eral by providing them with additional information about this from USDA. ago and made inquiries, USDA never resources to protect our Nation’s food This sweeping recall, coupled with a returned phone calls, never made any supply. complete lack of information, not only effort to work with us to determine In February of this year, Rancho shakes public confidence, it affects, in why it is that that inspection station Feeding, a slaughterhouse bordering a very serious way, many of the ranch- was closed. my district, recalled 8.7 million pounds ers in my district whose livelihoods They refused to work with the city or of beef that it produced in the year have been harmed. They deserve an- the county or the local business com- 2013. That is no small recall. Unfortu- swers from the USDA, too. munity, and so businesses across the nately, the USDA was slow to share in- I have many constituents who are area were harmed in a way that they formation about the nature of the re- facing serious financial losses, and will never get their money back as a call and what would happen to the beef they can’t get any information about result of all of the lost business. Pre- already processed by the Rancho facil- what happened. Many ranchers in the sidio was the leading cattle importa- ity. North Bay had tens of thousands of tion port in the country at the time. From the beginning of this recall, pounds of their premium beef recalled, This amendment would zero fund public safety has been our number one and the USDA won’t tell them what their Office of Congressional Relations concern. We can’t let food get out that happened, whether their beef was actu- in an attempt to get the attention of puts the health and safety of the Amer- ally contaminated, or even when this the Department of Agriculture and in- ican people at risk. That is why it is case will be closed. dicate to them that their behavior is important that the Office of the Inspec- We have gotten far more informa- totally, thoroughly, and completely tor General have the support it needs tion, frankly, from CNN than we have unacceptable. from Congress to do its job and ensure gotten from USDA. This is completely People in Presidio, as well as people our food is safe. This amendment pro- unacceptable. elsewhere across the Nation, deserve vides them with that additional sup- Our amendment transfers $1 million respect. Those men and women who port. from the USDA’s administrative ac- run businesses and depend on the cattle

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5289 industry in that part of the State de- few years. There is no cure, and it has We have the research going on with the serve to have their questions answered. proven to be difficult to eradicate. As a Texas A&M University Research Cen- For the Department to drag its feet result, over half of the trees in every ter in Weslaco, and this money will for more than 2 years before giving a citrus orchard in Florida have con- help us to be able to stop the damage simple answer as to why that action tracted this disease. Right now, both that has already been done. was taken by the Department is to- Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, in my I thank you for accepting my amend- tally, thoroughly and completely inex- district, are under a full emergency ment, and I yield back the balance of cusable. quarantine. This is a growing epidemic my time. As I said, Mr. Chairman, this amend- that threatens to eradicate an entire Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I ment would zero fund their Office of agricultural industry if we do not do yield back the balance of my time. Congressional Relations in an attempt everything we can to stop it. The Acting CHAIR. The question is to get their attention. While I am pleased that the recently on the amendment offered by the gen- Having offered the amendment, Mr. passed farm bill included $125 million tleman from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA). Chairman, and made my point, I ask in funding over a 5-year period to study The amendment was agreed to. unanimous consent to withdraw the ways to wipe it out, that funding is fo- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will amendment. cused on long-term solutions through read. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection competitive grants. The funding for the The Clerk read as follows: to the request of the gentleman from invasive pest control, which the EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS Texas. amendment would increase, is specifi- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST There was no objection. cally meant to help deal with the im- For necessary expenses of the Office of the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY HINOJOSA mediate impacts on the ground today, Chief Economist, $16,777,000, of which Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Chairman, I programs such as coordinated area- $4,000,000 shall be for grants or cooperative agreements for policy research under 7 have an amendment at the desk. wide suppression programs, pest sur- U.S.C. 3155. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- veys, protecting disease-free nursery NATIONAL APPEALS DIVISION port the amendment. stock, and public outreach and edu- For necessary expenses of the National Ap- The Clerk read as follows: cation programs. peals Division, $13,317,000. While I am happy that the committee Page 2, line 14, after the first dollar OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,500,000)’’. provided a modest increase to this For necessary expenses of the Office of Page 2, line 21, after the dollar amount, in- funding in the underlying bill, I believe Budget and Program Analysis, $9,392,000. sert ‘‘(reduced by $2,500,000)’’. this additional funding is greatly need- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Page 2, line 22, after the dollar amount, ined to increase our on-the-ground pres- sert ‘‘(reduced by $2,500,000)’’. For necessary expenses of the Office of the Page 13, line 8, after the first dollar ence to stop the outbreak in Texas Chief Information Officer, $45,025,000, of amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $2,500,000)’’. from its alarming spread, which threat- which not less than $22,000,000 is for cyberse- Page 13, line 24, after the dollar amount, ens the entire State. For these reasons, curity requirements of the Department. insert ‘‘(increased by $2,500,000)’’. I would urge the support of my amend- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Mr. HINOJOSA (during the reading). ment. For necessary expenses of the Office of the Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- I reserve the balance of my time. Chief Financial Officer, $6,028,000. sent that the amendment be considered Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR as read. claim the time in opposition. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman amendment at the desk. to the request of the gentleman from from Alabama is recognized for 5 min- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Texas? utes. port the amendment. There was no objection. Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, the The Clerk read as follows: The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House bill does provide significant Page 5, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- House Resolution 616, the gentleman funding for this project and report lan- sert ‘‘(reduced by $220,000)’’. from Texas and a Member opposed each guage regarding the citrus growing dis- Page 6, line 23, after the dollar amount, in- will control 5 minutes. ease. Mr. ROONEY, Mr. VALADAO, along sert ‘‘(increased by $220,000)’’. The Chair recognizes the gentleman with Mr. MCCARTHY and Mr. FARR, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to from Texas. have raised this issue. We understand House Resolution 616, the gentleman Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Chairman, I how devastating this disease has been, from Arizona and a Member opposed want to thank Congressman MIKE especially to the Florida growers and, each will control 5 minutes. THOMPSON from California for joining certainly, to California as well. The Chair recognizes the gentleman me on this amendment. The bill, itself, provides $44.5 million from Arizona. Mr. Chairman, my amendment to for the programs that protect the cit- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise H.R. 4800 is simple. It would increase rus industry, so I believe we have ad- today to offer the simplest of amend- funding for the specialty crop pests dressed the urgency of the need in this ments. program at the Department of Agri- bill. I do accept the gentleman’s This amendment transfers $220,000 culture by $2.5 million in order to pro- amendment, understanding this is a from the U.S. Department of Agri- vide more funding to strongly combat very important issue. culture’s wasteful and ineffective Of- the invasive pests that threaten our I reserve the balance of my time. fice of the chief financial officer to the agriculture industry. Mr. HINOJOSA. I thank the gen- Department’s Office of Inspector Gen- tleman for accepting my amendment. eral, bringing their appropriations in b 1515 Mr. Chairman, in closing, in my area line with the President’s request. It From the Mediterranean fruit fly, just a year ago, we went to see and seems only fitting that the inspector which attacks fruits and nuts through- meet with all of the producers, and general’s office receive additional re- out California, to the imported fire ant they were showing us the comparison sources, particularly at the expense of that destroys corn and soybean and of where we are in Texas as compared the office it will most likely first in- okra in Louisiana, the need for this to the damage that was done in Florida vestigate. program is higher than it has ever and in California. Within less than 6 In April of this year, the inspector been. months, we were put under quarantine general reported that the Department’s Nowhere is this more important than in my area, and we are one of the three chief financial officer failed to comply in my own congressional district in largest citrus growing regions in the with the Improper Payments Informa- south Texas, which is being ravaged by whole country—in California, in Flor- tion Act for the third year in a row. citrus greening. Citrus greening is one ida, and in deep south Texas—where we The CFO would have saved more than of the most destructive plant diseases grow the Ruby Reds and the Navel or- $415 million by simply following Fed- in the world. Once a citrus tree is in- anges and all of that. eral law and ensuring certain programs fected, it produces bitter, unusable We are really needing it not over a 5- met their spending reduction goals. In- fruit and kills the tree, itself, within a year period—we need to attack it now. stead, the CFO continued to turn a

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Mr. Chair- wasteful spending. man, this amendment simply gathers man, I demand a recorded vote. In fiscal year 2013, the USDA paid the arbitrary budget increases of $5,000 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to more than $50 million to special inter- added to seven under secretaries’ of- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- est groups to promote Christmas. The fices and one assistant secretary’s of- ceedings on the amendment offered by USDA’s chief financial officer author- fice, totaling $40,000, and it applies that the gentleman from Georgia will be ized a loan to a well-established brew- amount to the spending reduction ac- postponed. ing company for over $450,000. The count. The Clerk will read. What would a $5,000 increase to the USDA spent $20 million on IT software The Clerk read as follows: budget of the office of an under sec- that did not work. On the chief finan- OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS retary even pay for? Would it pay for cial officer’s watch, $403,627 was wasted one taxpayer-funded trip? for pencils? For necessary expenses of the Office of last year on a study to see if we could for paper clips? maybe pay raises to the Civil Rights, $24,070,000. turn cow manure into electricity. Over Federal bureaucrats to implement the AGRICULTURE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES 100 people received loan guarantees of nearly $1 trillion new farm bill? For payment of space rental and related $500,000 or more to buy a home in Ha- According to the Web site costs pursuant to Public Law 92–313, includ- waii. This ‘‘Hawaiian beachfront prop- wallstcheatsheet.com, a person can ing authorities pursuant to the 1984 delega- erty’’ loan program lost nearly $500 start a business for $5,000 or less in tion of authority from the Administrator of General Services to the Department of Agri- million last year according to the Of- overhead; but, Mr. Chairman, the Fed- fice of Inspector General. culture under 40 U.S.C. 121, for programs and eral Government is not a business, and activities of the Department which are in- Mr. ADERHOLT. Will the gentleman it does not run like one, unfortunately, cluded in this Act, and for alterations and yield? as $5,000 is a drop in the bucket com- other actions needed for the Department and Mr. GOSAR. I yield to the gentleman pared to the accounts we are consid- its agencies to consolidate unneeded space from Alabama. ering today. into configurations suitable for release to Mr. ADERHOLT. We will accept your This increase is a symbol of this gov- the Administrator of General Services, and amendment. ernment’s out-of-control spending. for the operation, maintenance, improve- Mr. GOSAR. We will accept the gen- Both political parties are guilty. If ment, and repair of Agriculture buildings tleman’s proposal. Congress can’t cut $40,000, then we are and facilities, and for related costs, facing the root of our spending prob- $54,825,000, to remain available until ex- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- pended, for building operations and mainte- ance of my time. lem—thousands of dollars can quickly nance expenses: Provided, That the Secretary The Acting CHAIR. The question is add up to millions, which would soon may use unobligated prior year balances of on the amendment offered by the gen- become billions, and all the while, Con- an agency or office that are no longer avail- tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). gress keeps approving more and more able for new obligation to cover shortfalls in- The amendment was agreed to. even when there is no good reason for curred in prior year rental payments for The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the increase. such agency or office. read. The American people have demanded HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT The Clerk read as follows: that we cut the outrageous spending (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) that is going on here in Washington by OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR For necessary expenses of the Department Republicans and Democrats alike. We CIVIL RIGHTS of Agriculture, to comply with the Com- must look to every corner of the budg- prehensive Environmental Response, Com- For necessary expenses of the Office of the et to do so. We must become better Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, $898,000. pensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 stewards of taxpayers’ dollars, and this et seq.) and the Resource Conservation and AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF amendment is one small step in that Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.), GEORGIA right direction. $3,600,000, to remain available until ex- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- I urge my colleagues to support my pended: Provided, That appropriations and man, I have an amendment at the desk. amendment, and I reserve the balance funds available herein to the Department for The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- of my time. Hazardous Materials Management may be port the amendment. Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I transferred to any agency of the Department The Clerk read as follows: for its use in meeting all requirements pur- rise in opposition to the gentleman’s suant to the above Acts on Federal and non- Page 5, line 9, after the dollar amount, in- amendment. Federal lands. sert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000)’’. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Page 7, line 17, after the dollar amount, in- from Alabama is recognized for 5 min- sert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000)’’. utes. For necessary expenses of the Office of In- Page 12, line 22, after the dollar amount, Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I ap- spector General, including employment pur- insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000)’’. suant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, preciate the gentleman’s concern for $97,020,000, including such sums as may be Page 18, line 23, after the dollar amount, the Federal deficit and the debt prob- insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000)’’. necessary for contracting and other arrange- Page 20, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- lem that we are facing in this Nation. ments with public agencies and private per- sert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000)’’. It is something that is very serious, sons pursuant to section 6(a)(9) of the Inspec- Page 25, line 12, after the dollar amount, and I appreciate his hard work on this tor General Act of 1978, and including not to insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000)’’. issue. I know that he is very concerned, exceed $125,000 for certain confidential oper- Page 26, line 25, after the dollar amount, as we all are, about it. ational expenses, including the payment of insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000)’’. I am going to have to reluctantly op- informants, to be expended under the direc- Page 43, line 10, after the dollar amount, pose the amendment. We have care- tion of the Inspector General pursuant to insert ‘‘(reduced by $5,000)’’. fully reviewed the President’s budget Public Law 95–452 and section 1337 of Public Law 97–98. Page 82, line 2, after the dollar amount, in- request, and we believe that we have sert ‘‘(increased by $40,000)’’. appropriately and adequately funded OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL Mr. BROUN of Georgia (during the the various mission areas within the For necessary expenses of the Office of the reading). Mr. Chairman, I ask unani- Department of Agriculture, and be- General Counsel, $44,383,000. mous consent to dispense with the cause of that, as I say, I will oppose the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR reading. amendment. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection I yield back the balance of my time. amendment at the desk. to the request of the gentleman from Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- Georgia? man, I yield back the balance of my port the amendment. There was no objection. time. The Clerk read as follows:

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House Resolution 616, the gentleman by Chairman ISSA, Ranking Member Page 43, line 18, after the dollar amount, from Arizona and a Member opposed CUMMINGS, and the rest of my col- insert ‘‘(increased by $3,000,000)’’. each will control 5 minutes. leagues. Page 44, line 9, after the dollar amount, in- The Chair recognizes the gentleman To close, I ask my colleagues to sup- sert ‘‘(increased by $3,000,000)’’. from Arizona. port this amendment. It would help to The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise to reserve States’ rights, curb executive House Resolution 616, the gentleman offer another amendment to the Agri- branch overreach, cut spending, and from Tennessee and a Member opposed culture, Rural Development, Food and improve information technology sys- each will control 5 minutes. Drug Administration, and Related tems all at once. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal As always, I appreciate the work of from Tennessee. year 2015. the committee, particularly the work Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise to This amendment pertains to the De- of the chair and the ranking member. urge my colleagues to support the partment of Agriculture’s Office of I urge passage of my commonsense Kelly-Cohen-Titus amendment to in- General Counsel. amendment. crease funding to the Summer Elec- By way of background, this office Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance tronic Benefit Transfer program. was appropriated $41,202,000 in fiscal of my time. For many young people, the end of year 2014. The President’s budget for Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I school is an exciting day, and they get FY15 requested a steep increase of rise in opposition to the amendment. out for the summer. But for the mil- $6,365,000. The President attempts to The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman lions of children and families who rely justify this 15.4 percent increase by from Alabama is recognized for 5 min- on school lunch for meals, the summer saying that these moneys will go to- utes. months are a time of stress, anxiety, Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chair, again, I wards: ‘‘31 full-time equivalents to han- and hunger when those meals dis- appreciate the gentleman’s concern for dle an increased workload, to support appear. the Federal debt, the deficit problem current staff, rent, and enhance OGC’s The Summer Food Service Program, that we are facing in this Nation. information technology reporting ca- created by the U.S. Department of Ag- Again, it is a very serious issue, and we pabilities and litigation management riculture, provides free, nutritious tools.’’ In other words, most of that need to address it in many ways. However, I would have to oppose this meals and snacks to help children get money will be used to hire both govern- the nutrition they need to learn, play, ment attorneys and to give raises to amendment, reluctantly. We have carefully reviewed the President’s budget, and grow throughout the summer government attorneys already on staff. months when they are out of school. You see, because I am from the West- the request that he has made, and we Last Monday, I joined the Summer ern States, I take issue with that. have tried to appropriately and ade- Food Kickoff at Emerald Square in I represent a rural district in western quately fund the mission areas within Memphis in support of this program. I Arizona, and I serve on the House Nat- the Department of Agriculture. had the opportunity to speak with ural Resources Committee, which over- For that reason, again, we would kids, watch them in delight as they ate sees much of the executive branch’s ac- have to oppose the amendment. their lunch and listened to them read tivities with regard to resources and Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance books provided by Dolly Parton’s lands. I am quite familiar with the ef- of my time. Imagination Library. fects government attorneys often have Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I would This amendment would increase the on States, their resources, and their like to reiterate the government’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer lands, and my colleagues and I are gen- overreach, particularly in Western States. With due respect, this budget for Children program by $3 million. The erally disgusted with the overreaching does not look at the appropriate utili- project allows USDA to study alter- policies the Obama administration has zation of funds for attorneys. And when native approaches to providing food as- imposed on Western States. Therefore, you look at the overreach of this ad- sistance to low-income children in I oppose any plans by the Department ministration with climate change, with urban and rural districts through the to hire more government attorneys, water, and with resources, it is about summer months. many of whom will be used to imple- time that we made conscious use of at- Additional funding to this program ment and defend the administration’s torneys’ fees. for children would not only reduce overreaching landgrabs, watergrabs, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- childhood hunger when school is out and climate change policies. ance of my time. and encourage healthier eating but I appreciate that this committee de- Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I cided not to fulfill the President’s re- allow us to learn more about food inse- yield back the balance of my time. curity among children and the best ap- quest in full, but it did propose appro- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. JOLLY). The priating roughly half of his request. I proaches to reducing it long-term. question is on the amendment offered The wealthiest Nation of the world simply cannot, in good conscience, by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. allow more attorneys to be hired at the should not send its children to bed hun- GOSAR). gry, so making sure they have the food USDA—attorneys who will infringe The amendment was agreed to. they need must be a top priority. upon many States’ 10th Amendment The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will This program helps fill the gap when rights. read. My amendment proposes to cut most The Clerk read as follows: students are not in school, providing meals for many children that would of the increase the Appropriations OFFICE OF ETHICS otherwise go hungry in Memphis, Chi- Committee has offered in this bill, but For necessary expenses of the Office of it leaves a portion of the increase for Ethics, $3,440,000. cago, Las Vegas, and throughout the the sole purpose of improving the infor- OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR Nation. mational technology of the Office of RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS By increasing funding to this pro- the General Counsel. For necessary expenses of the Office of the gram, we can be sure we are feeding Under Secretary for Research, Education, our kids a healthy meal each day. I b 1530 and Economics, $898,000. urge passage of the amendment to re- I understand the Federal Government ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE store funding to the Summer Food generally has major issues with infor- For necessary expenses of the Economic Service Program. mation technology. Our departments Research Service, $85,784,000. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentle- and agencies are often using archaic IT AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. COHEN woman from Illinois (Ms. KELLY). systems and many should be updated Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I have an Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I for efficiency and security purposes. amendment at the desk. rise today with the gentleman from

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Pursuant to area. Most of us can remember the excite- House Resolution 616, the gentleman There are a lot of statistical department of the last day of school. But too from Georgia and a Member opposed ments in the Department of Agri- many of us forget the fact that, for each will control 5 minutes. culture because it is involved with a millions of children in rural, suburban, The Chair recognizes the gentleman lot of different issues, sort of the whole and urban communities, the summer from Georgia. rural economics of America, all the Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- months, when you no longer have trade issues. man, I rise to offer an amendment that lunchtime in the cafeteria, are often You have got two departments. You would reduce the funding for the the hungriest time of the year. have got one that does the big data and USDA’s Economic Research Service by Our amendment is a fiscally respon- one that does the small data. $7,726,000 and increase the spending re- sible effort to be there for our kids You are a doctor of medicine, and it duction account by that same amount. while providing funds for the Summer would be like comparing an MRI to a Electronic Benefit Transfer for Chil- This amendment would maintain, I repeat, maintain current funding lev- thermometer. They both are diagnostic dren program, which will help the tools but they don’t do the same USDA offer responsible solutions that els, while helping to end the duplicative research the USDA is currently things. And neither does ERS or NAS. respond to the food security needs of You stated they seem like they dupli- children across our Nation. conducting. The Economic Research Service cate. No, they are both involved in eco- When children wake up in Illinois nomic research, and I don’t know how and feel the same exact hunger as kids makes social science inquiries into the nutritional choices of citizens, as well to explain it all, but it is the under- in Memphis, Las Vegas, and the Speak- lying data that drives everything, er’s district, we are doing something as farmers’ decisions to participate in risk management programs. According drives all the markets, drives decision- wrong. I urge my colleagues to work in making. The growers are private sector a bipartisan manner and put kids first to the USDA, this program is ‘‘the primary source of statistical indicators of capitalists, if you will, having to bor- and pass this amendment. row from a banking system. They all Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the farm sector,’’ and it is the only have to have good data in order to the gentlewoman from Nevada (Ms. USDA research agency based entirely make decisions. TITUS). in D.C., according to the Congressional Ms. TITUS. Mr. Chairman, I am Research Service. b 1545 However, there is a second agency pleased to join with my colleagues, I think, if you squeeze and trim these within the USDA, the National Agri- Representatives KELLY and COHEN, to economic data collectors, you are real- cultural Statistics Agency, which introduce this amendment to increase ly hurting the underlying economy of serves essentially the same purpose. the summer food program for children agriculture in the United States, so I This agency is funded at $169,371,000 in by $3 million. would oppose your amendment. this bill. Across the country, one of every five We need crop data. We need market But wait, Mr. Chairman. The under- children is at risk of going hungry. In data. We need nutritional data. We lying bill also provides $1.2 billion in Nevada, more than 233,000 children need rural economy data, and these are mandatory spending for research, edu- qualify for free or reduced lunch. That the agencies, particularly the ERS that cation, and economics studies, the means that 54 percent of Nevada’s stu- you are cutting, that collects that, so I same function as the Economic Re- dents come from low-income house- oppose the amendment. search Service and the National Agri- holds that struggle with hunger. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Will the gen- While these children can eat free and cultural Statistics Agency. tleman yield? reduced-price lunch during the school Mr. Chairman, we are in an economic Mr. FARR. I yield to the gentleman. year, the vast majority are left with- and fiscal emergency. The Federal Gov- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I thank my out adequate nutrition during the sum- ernment spends too much money. It is irresponsible to keep spending money friend for yielding. mer. In this bill, we are appropriating $1.2 The Summer EBT program is a pilot beyond our means. Not only do we need billion of mandatory spending to gath- program that helps fill this gap by pro- to reduce our deficit, but we need to er data for research education and eco- viding eligible families with additional begin to make an impact on elimi- nomic studies. SNAP benefits during the summer nating the huge debt that has been ac- Is there any reason why, within that months. It works. cumulating over the last several years. In 2012, it served almost 67,000 chil- I applaud the Appropriations Com- $1.2 billion of getting data, that they dren who might have otherwise gone mittee for bringing to the floor five ap- cannot do the same function as we are hungry. The participation in this pro- propriations bills in roughly the same with the Economic Research Service? gram is dramatically higher than in number of weeks. In fact, we haven’t Mr. FARR. Well, I am not sure that I other programs, serving up to 75 per- seen this particular bill here in the understand the gentleman’s question, cent of eligible children. House since 2011. but there are different kinds of data, That is why I believe that we should I offered a similar amendment to this and there are different places that you meet the President’s budget request one during the consideration of that collect that data, as there is in every- and increase funding to feed as many bill, to cut $7 million from the Eco- thing we do in government and the pri- hungry children as possible. A vacation nomic Research Service. vate sector. from school shouldn’t mean a hungry So I ask my colleagues, let’s try I think what you are doing, I mean, child. again. Let’s cut the duplicative spend- you are taking a program—if you just Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield ing that is in this bill for that agency. kind of open the book and look at gov- back the balance of my time. Let’s make meaningful cuts to show ernment and find all these areas where The Acting CHAIR. The question is the American people that we are seri- you think there is duplication, I think on the amendment offered by the gen- ous about controlling spending and se- that the next step is to go and find out tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN). rious about the future of our country. I exactly where there is waste. The amendment was agreed to. urge support of my amendment. Everybody is against—and we do AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- trim waste because we are always look- GEORGIA ance of my time. ing for money, but this is not the Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- Mr. FARR. Mr. Chair, I rise in oppo- place. There is no trim there. It doesn’t man, I have an amendment at the desk. sition to the amendment. get you anything. In fact, it hurts the

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The question is For the acquisition of land, construction, 30, 2016. on the amendment offered by the gen- repair, improvement, extension, alteration, OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR MARKETING AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities The question was taken; and the Act- as necessary to carry out the agricultural re- For necessary expenses of the Office of the ing Chair announced that the noes ap- search programs of the Department of Agri- Under Secretary for Marketing and Regu- culture, where not otherwise provided, latory Programs, $898,000. peared to have it. $155,000,000 to remain available until ex- Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION pended. SERVICE man, I demand a recorded vote. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND SALARIES AND EXPENSES The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to AGRICULTURE (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES For necessary expenses of the Animal and ceedings on the amendment offered by For payments to agricultural experiment the gentleman from Georgia will be Plant Health Inspection Service, including stations, for cooperative forestry and other up to $30,000 for representation allowances postponed. research, for facilities, and for other ex- and for expenses pursuant to the Foreign The Clerk will read. penses, $774,465,000, which shall be for the Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4085), The Clerk read as follows: purposes, and in the amounts, specified in $867,505,000, of which $470,000, to remain NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE the table titled ‘‘National Institute of Food available until expended, shall be available and Agriculture, Research and Education Ac- For necessary expenses of the National Ag- for the control of outbreaks of insects, plant tivities’’ in the report accompanying this ricultural Statistics Service, $169,371,000, of diseases, animal diseases and for control of Act: Provided, That funds for research grants which up to $47,842,000 shall be available pest animals and birds (contingency fund) to for 1994 institutions, education grants for until expended for the Census of Agriculture: the extent necessary to meet emergency con- 1890 institutions, the agriculture and food re- Provided, That amounts made available for ditions; of which $11,520,000, to remain avail- search initiative, veterinary medicine loan the Census of Agriculture may be used to able until expended, shall be used for the cot- repayment, multicultural scholars, graduate conduct Current Industrial Report surveys ton pests program for cost share purposes or fellowship and institution challenge grants, subject to 7 U.S.C. 2204g(d) and (f). for debt retirement for active eradication and grants management systems shall re- zones; of which $35,339,000, to remain avail- AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE main available until expended: Provided fur- able until expended, shall be for Animal SALARIES AND EXPENSES ther, That each institution eligible to receive Health Technical Services; of which $697,000 For necessary expenses of the Agricultural funds under the Evans–Allen program re- shall be for activities under the authority of Research Service and for acquisition of lands ceives no less than $1,000,000: Provided fur- the Horse Protection Act of 1970, as amended by donation, exchange, or purchase at a ther, That funds for education grants for (15 U.S.C. 1831); of which $52,340,000, to re- nominal cost not to exceed $100, and for land Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving main available until expended, shall be used exchanges where the lands exchanged shall institutions be made available to individual to support avian health; of which $4,251,000, be of equal value or shall be equalized by a eligible institutions or consortia of eligible to remain available until expended, shall be payment of money to the grantor which institutions with funds awarded equally to for information technology infrastructure; of shall not exceed 25 percent of the total value each of the States of Alaska and Hawaii: Pro- which $156,500,000, to remain available until of the land or interests transferred out of vided further, That funds for education grants expended, shall be for specialty crop pests; of Federal ownership, $1,120,253,000: Provided, for 1890 institutions shall be made available which, $8,826,000, to remain available until That appropriations hereunder shall be to institutions eligible to receive funds expended, shall be for field crop and range- available for the operation and maintenance under 7 U.S.C. 3221 and 3222: Provided further, land ecosystem pests; of which $47,417,000, to of aircraft and the purchase of not to exceed That not more than 5 percent of the amounts remain available until expended, shall be for one for replacement only: Provided further, made available by this or any other Act to tree and wood pests; of which $4,222,000, to That appropriations hereunder shall be carry out the Agriculture and Food Research remain available until expended, shall be for available pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2250 for the Initiative under 7 U.S.C. 450i(b) may be re- the National Veterinary Stockpile; of which construction, alteration, and repair of build- tained by the Secretary of Agriculture to up to $1,500,000, to remain available until ex- ings and improvements, but unless otherwise pay administrative costs incurred by the pended, shall be for the scrapie program for provided, the cost of constructing any one Secretary in carrying out that authority. indemnities; of which $1,500,000, to remain building shall not exceed $375,000, except for NATIVE AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS ENDOWMENT available until expended, shall be for the headhouses or greenhouses which shall each FUND wildlife damage management program for be limited to $1,200,000, and except for 10 For the Native American Institutions En- aviation safety: Provided, That of amounts buildings to be constructed or improved at a dowment Fund authorized by Public Law available under this heading for wildlife cost not to exceed $750,000 each, and the cost 103–382 (7 U.S.C. 301 note), $11,880,000, to re- services methods development, $1,000,000 of altering any one building during the fiscal main available until expended. shall remain available until expended: Pro- year shall not exceed 10 percent of the cur- EXTENSION ACTIVITIES vided further, That of amounts available rent replacement value of the building or under this heading for the screwworm pro- $375,000, whichever is greater: Provided fur- For payments to States, the District of Co- gram, $4,990,000 shall remain available until ther, That the limitations on alterations con- lumbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Is- expended: Provided further, That no funds tained in this Act shall not apply to mod- lands, Micronesia, the Northern Marianas, shall be used to formulate or administer a ernization or replacement of existing facili- and American Samoa, $467,339,000, which brucellosis eradication program for the cur- ties at Beltsville, Maryland: Provided further, shall be for the purposes, and in the rent fiscal year that does not require min- That appropriations hereunder shall be amounts, specified in the table titled ‘‘Na- imum matching by the States of at least 40 available for granting easements at the tional Institute of Food and Agriculture, Ex- percent: Provided further, That this appro- Beltsville Agricultural Research Center: Pro- tension Activities’’ in the report accom- priation shall be available for the operation vided further, That the foregoing limitations panying this Act: Provided, That funds for fa- and maintenance of aircraft and the pur- shall not apply to replacement of buildings cility improvements at 1890 institutions chase of not to exceed four, of which two needed to carry out the Act of April 24, 1948 shall remain available until expended: Pro- shall be for replacement only: Provided fur- (21 U.S.C. 113a): Provided further, That appro- vided further, That institutions eligible to re- ther, That in addition, in emergencies which priations hereunder shall be available for ceive funds under 7 U.S.C. 3221 for coopera- threaten any segment of the agricultural granting easements at any Agricultural Re- tive extension receive no less than $1,000,000: production industry of this country, the Sec- search Service location for the construction Provided further, That funds for cooperative retary may transfer from other appropria- of a research facility by a non-Federal entity extension under sections 3(b) and (c) of the tions or funds available to the agencies or for use by, and acceptable to, the Agricul- Smith–Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 343(b) and (c)) and corporations of the Department such sums as tural Research Service and a condition of the section 208(c) of Public Law 93–471 shall be may be deemed necessary, to be available easements shall be that upon completion the available for retirement and employees’ only in such emergencies for the arrest and facility shall be accepted by the Secretary, compensation costs for extension agents. eradication of contagious or infectious dis- subject to the availability of funds herein, if INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES ease or pests of animals, poultry, or plants, the Secretary finds that acceptance of the For the integrated research, education, and for expenses in accordance with sections facility is in the interest of the United and extension grants programs, including 10411 and 10417 of the Animal Health Protec- States: Provided further, That funds may be necessary administrative expenses, tion Act (7 U.S.C. 8310 and 8316) and sections received from any State, other political sub- $32,000,000, which shall be for the purposes, 431 and 442 of the Plant Protection Act (7 division, organization, or individual for the and in the amounts, specified in the table ti- U.S.C. 7751 and 7772), and any unexpended purpose of establishing or operating any re- tled ‘‘National Institute of Food and Agri- balances of funds transferred for such emer- search facility or research project of the Ag- culture, Integrated Activities’’ in the report gency purposes in the preceding fiscal year

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SCHIFF The amendment does not change ex- bursed to this account, to remain available Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I have isting rules and regulations. Instead, until expended, without further appropria- an amendment at the desk. we are calling on the USDA to gather tion, for providing such assistance, goods, or services. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- all scientific evidence and propose a port the amendment. rule that has been 20 years in the mak- BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES The Clerk read as follows: ing. I urge adoption of the amendment. For plans, construction, repair, preventive Page 13, line 8, after the dollar amount, in- At this point, I yield to the gen- maintenance, environmental support, im- sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by tleman from California (Mr. HUFFMAN), provement, extension, alteration, and pur- $1,000,000)’’. who is a leader on this issue. chase of fixed equipment or facilities, as au- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. HUFFMAN. I thank my col- thorized by 7 U.S.C. 2250, and acquisition of House Resolution 616, the gentleman league from southern California for his land as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 428a, $3,175,000, to remain available until expended. from California and a Member opposed leadership on this issue. each will control 5 minutes. Mr. Chairman, like many people, I AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE did a lot of reflecting after I saw the The Chair recognizes the gentleman MARKETING SERVICES documentary ‘‘Blackfish.’’ Specifically, from California. For necessary expenses of the Agricultural Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, for dec- I looked into whether our Federal authorities were using the most updated Marketing Service, $81,192,000: Provided, That ades, there has been a growing debate this appropriation shall be available pursu- among marine biologists and other pro- science-based information in their reg- ant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the alteration fessionals over maintaining marine ulation of marine mammal captivity. and repair of buildings and improvements, mammals in captivity, but it was last I was disappointed to find that our but the cost of altering any one building dur- year’s release of the documentary government has done virtually nothing ing the fiscal year shall not exceed 10 per- ‘‘Blackfish’’ that spurred a broader to update these regulations in the last cent of the current replacement value of the building. public discussion over whether the con- two decades. APHIS, the agency charged with this ditions in which marine mammals, par- AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. ROYCE responsibility, has not updated the ticularly orcas, are held for public dis- Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Chairman, I have an Animal Welfare Act regulations since play are humane and whether these amendment at the desk. 1995, and these rules should have been animals should even be held in cap- updated 10 years ago, when APHIS The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tivity. designate the amendment. I have serious concerns about the opened up a rulemaking process. Unfor- tunately, they dropped the ball, so it is The text of the amendment is as fol- psychological and physical harm to lows: orcas and other large marine mammals time to try again. As Congressman SCHIFF mentioned, in captivity. Isolating these animals— Page 16, line 14, after the dollar amount, we recently led a sign-on letter with which can travel hundreds of miles in a insert ‘‘(reduced by $15,500,000)’’. three dozen of our colleagues to Agri- day in the wild and which live in large, Page 48, line 18, after the dollar amount, culture Secretary Vilsack, demanding complex social groupings—in a small insert ‘‘(increased by $10,000,000)’’. action on that issue. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to enclosure is troubling. In that letter, we urged him to com- There is substantial evidence that House Resolution 616, the gentleman plete the updating of these regulations orcas in captivity live much shorter from California and a Member opposed for captive marine mammals, including lives than those in the wild and display each will control 5 minutes. publishing the proposed rule and allow- high levels of stress and aberrant and ing a public comment period, so that The Chair recognizes the gentleman sometimes dangerous behavior. we can incorporate the latest science. from California. Two weeks ago, Representative We have had no response to that let- Mr. ROYCE. I yield myself such time HUFFMAN and I, along with 38 of our ter, so today, we are offering an as I may consume. colleagues, sent a letter to the Depart- amendment to provide APHIS with the Mr. Chairman, I want to compliment ment of Agriculture, urging them to funding needed to start that process the chairman and the ranking member move forward with a rulemaking re- again and ensure that our regulations for the work that they have done to garding conditions of captivity for ma- for captive orcas and other marine bring this bill to the floor, but this bill rine mammals under the Animal Wel- mammals are based on modern science. can be improved. fare Act. This amendment reminds APHIS There is growing bipartisan support Twenty years ago, the Department that inaction is unacceptable. The recognized the need to revise regula- for improving our international food agency must use the funds provided to assistance to ensure that more people tions. Ten years ago, the Department ensure that we have on the books the proposed such a rulemaking and re- are helped for less money. Unfortu- best possible standards for captive ma- nately, this bill fails to advance inter- ceived many public comments. Since rine mammals based on solid modern then, progress has stalled, despite the national food aid reform, and it actu- science and informed by all of the in- ally reverses progress achieved in the public outcry about this issue. formation that we have gleaned in the Our amendment would serve to kick- 2014 farm bill, legislation enacted by past two decades. this body just a few months ago. start that effort by providing $1 mil- I ask my colleagues to support this It fails to provide flexibility, so that lion for the Animal and Plant Health amendment Inspection Service to study the effect Mr. SCHIFF. I yield back the balance up to 25 percent of the Food for Peace of captivity on large marine mammals, of my time. title II budget would be exempt from so that USDA can follow through with The Acting CHAIR. The question is U.S. purchase requirements. If enacted, proposing a rule that is long overdue. on the amendment offered by the gen- this proposal would have generated Among the issues that would benefit tleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF). over $100 million in efficiency savings from an unbiased examination by The amendment was agreed to. and enabled the United States to reach APHIS are the effects of captivity on The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will an additional 2 million people in dire the longevity of marine mammals, read. need of food aid. An effective inter- whether they suffer from physical and The Clerk read as follows: national food aid program helps those mental maladies at a higher rate than In fiscal year 2015, the agency is authorized in need, and it strengthens our inter- animals in the wild and whether they to collect fees to cover the total costs of pro- national security.

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Following upon a suc- traordinary political support as a re- that I think might be a little more de- cessful pilot, the 2014 farm bill author- sult of the combination of American sirable. ized $80 million per year for the Local farmers, the merchant marine indus- But the notion here somehow that we and Regional Procurement program. try, as well as many NGOs around the are going to undercut the reforms that That means we can buy food closer to Nation. were achieved in the farm bill that re- the area in crisis, reducing transit time I recognize that, in many places, it is quire food, on average, to take 74 days by more than 10 weeks, reducing the necessary to have local purchases of longer, when you use U.S.-sourced com- cost per food aid recipient by 20 to 30 food, and the chairman actually cited a modities, when it is going to be, on av- percent. This was considered an impor- couple of those examples. It turned out erage, 25 percent more expensive, and tant reform that won, again, broad bi- that the local purchase of food was ac- to talk about our ‘‘foreign competi- partisan support. complished through an existing pro- tors,’’ when we are talking about being This amendment contains a modest gram that USAID presently has, and able to purchase locally from people shift in funding that will have a major that program is the international dis- who are on the edge of impoverish- impact, $10 million, while reducing aster assistance program, where money ment, rather than flooding American funds for the administration of mar- is available for the local purchase of commodities that are more expensive food. keting and promotion programs that late in the game and undercutting The bottom line is that this $10 mil- benefit major corporations. We can lion really doesn’t add anything that local production, I think is a sad step save lives. It is an easy choice. isn’t already available in the current forward. Mr. Chairman, our food aid takes too appropriation—in the current bill, so I I appreciate the gentleman’s leader- long to arrive and costs too much to would say let’s not go down this road ship and strongly urge support of this get there. A former top aid official told right now. Let’s not open up this door as we work for a better offset. our committee that: to what may very well be a very exten- Mr. ROYCE. Will the gentleman In fast onset famines, such as Somalia in sive debate that we have already had, yield? 1991–1992, and wars involving mass popu- so I would softly oppose the amend- Mr. BLUMENAUER. I yield to the lation displacement, such as in Darfur in 2003 ment. gentleman from California. and 2004, I watched people die waiting for I yield to the gentleman from Ten- Mr. ROYCE. In closing, I would just food arrive. nessee on the other side of the aisle. say that I am open to working with the Obviously, he strongly backs this re- Mr. FINCHER. I thank the gen- chairman and ranking member to find form. tleman from California for yielding. an appropriate offset in conference. Lastly, I recently traveled to the Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to However, it is essential to adopt this Philippines and witnessed firsthand the the gentleman’s amendment. This amendment now so that this matter impact that LRP can have. Devastated amendment would essentially dupli- can be set, we can put a marker down, by a powerful typhoon and left with cate an existing program already in and get this in place. I thank the gen- virtually nothing, the people of place at the U.S. Agency for Inter- tleman for the support for the amend- Tacloban did not have the luxury of national Development under the inter- ment. time to wait for U.S. food aid to arrive national development assistance ac- I yield back the balance of my time. from warehouses in Sri Lanka. count. The Acting CHAIR. The question is In fact, it took more than 3 weeks for b 1600 on the amendment offered by the gen- those shipments to arrive, but with tleman from California (Mr. ROYCE). local and regional procurement, we USAID already allows for local and The question was taken; and the Act- regional purchases so there is no need were able to start helping people right ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- away, and we saved lives. for the same program at the USDA. More importantly, this amendment peared to have it. I would say, in Syria, where the de- would use taxpayer dollars to purchase Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I delivery of U.S. food is nearly impossible, commodities from foreign countries mand a recorded vote. the combination of vouchers with local rather than right here at home. Unlike The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to and regional purchase is the only via- other foreign aid programs, the Food clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ble option. for Peace program is American-made ceedings on the amendment offered by It is time to make a change. This re- through and through. It was designed the gentleman from California will be quires $10 million. Vote ‘‘yes,’’ please, to take American commodities on postponed. on the Royce amendment. American ships overseas to feed those Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I I reserve the balance of my time. in need. move that the Committee do now rise. Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I The Food for Peace program supports The motion was agreed to. rise in opposition to the amendment. American agriculture, exports, and Accordingly, the Committee rose; The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman jobs while increasing goodwill overseas and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. from California is recognized for 5 min- and helping those in need. The USDA VALADAO) having assumed the chair, utes. estimates that for every $1 billion in Mr. JOLLY, Acting Chair of the Com- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, my U.S. agricultural exports, 8,400 Amer- mittee of the Whole House on the state colleague from California (Mr. ROYCE) ican jobs are created. We need to be fo- of the Union, reported that that Com- has been working at this issue for a cused on creating jobs here at home mittee, having had under consideration very long time, and he has considerable and growing our economy so the the bill (H.R. 4800) making appropria- knowledge and certainly a compassion United States is able to be abundantly tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- and a deep understanding of these generous to countries that can’t grow ment, Food and Drug Administration, issues. There is far more to this than enough food to feed their growing pop- and Related Agencies programs for the was explained in your presentation. ulations. fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, There is an ongoing debate about This amendment gives away Amer- and for other purposes, had come to no how the United States ought to be as- ican tax dollars to our foreign competi- resolution thereon. sisting in the disasters and famines tors and puts American jobs at risk. I f around the world. That debate came to urge my colleagues to oppose this RECESS a head last year in which it was de- amendment and support American cided that we ought to continue with farmers, workers, and taxpayers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the longstanding appeal for a Food for Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Peace program, with some modifica- yield back the balance of my time. declares the House in recess subject to tions. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my the call of the Chair. My concern here with this particular remaining 1 minute to the gentleman Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 4 min- amendment is that it may open the from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER). utes p.m.), the House stood in recess.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 b 1651 tration, $43,722,000: Provided, That this appro- sources to do its work, and it is only priation shall be available pursuant to law (7 reducing funds to the FY14-enacted lev- AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- U.S.C. 2250) for the alteration and repair of MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- els. buildings and improvements, but the cost of This amendment will provide so ISTRATION, AND RELATED altering any one building during the fiscal much more to the people in our rural AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS year shall not exceed 10 percent of the cur- ACT, 2015 rent replacement value of the building. communities, and I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote. I reserve the balance of my time. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARDNER The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The Acting CHAIR. Does anyone wish Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Chairman, I have HOLDING). Pursuant to House Resolu- to speak in opposition to the amend- an amendment at the desk, and I ask tion 616 and rule XVIII, the Chair de- ment? clares the House in the Committee of unanimous consent that the gentleman Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Chairman, I the Whole House on the state of the from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) be listed as a thank the chairman for his support, Union for the further consideration of cosponsor of my amendment. and I thank the chairman of the sub- The Acting CHAIR. An amendment the bill, H.R. 4800. committee for his support and encour- may not be cosponsored. Will the gentleman from Tennessee age passage of this bill to help rural The Clerk will report the amend- (Mr. DUNCAN) kindly take the chair. Colorado and rural America produce ment. b 1652 The Clerk read as follows: and provide greater telemedicine opportunities for the country. IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Page 18, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- Accordingly, the House resolved sert ‘‘(reduced by $3,461,000)’’. I yield back the balance of my time. itself into the Committee of the Whole Page 42, line 18, after the dollar amount, The Acting CHAIR. The question is House on the state of the Union for the insert ‘‘(increased by $3,461,000)’’. on the amendment offered by the gen- further consideration of the bill (H.R. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tleman from Colorado (Mr. GARDNER). 4800) making appropriations for Agri- House Resolution 616, the gentleman The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will culture, Rural Development, Food and from Colorado and a Member opposed read. Drug Administration, and Related each will control 5 minutes. The Clerk read as follows: Agencies programs for the fiscal year The Chair recognizes the gentleman ending September 30, 2015, and for from Colorado. LIMITATION ON INSPECTION AND WEIGHING SERVICES EXPENSES other purposes, with Mr. DUNCAN of Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the amendment Not to exceed $50,000,000 (from fees col- Tennessee (Acting Chair) in the chair. lected) shall be obligated during the current The Clerk read the title of the bill. which provides an additional $3.4 mil- fiscal year for inspection and weighing serv- The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- lion for telemedicine and distance ices: Provided, That if grain export activities mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, learning services in rural areas. require additional supervision and oversight, a request for a recorded vote on amend- The Distance Learning and Telemedi- or other uncontrollable factors occur, this ment No. 7, printed in the CONGRES- cine program was reduced from FY14- limitation may be exceeded by up to 10 per- SIONAL RECORD, offered by the gen- enacted levels, and my amendment recent with notification to the Committees on tleman from California (Mr. ROYCE), stores some of the funding to improve Appropriations of both Houses of Congress. had been postponed, and the bill had access to health care and education for OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FOOD been read through page 16, line 19. rural areas. SAFETY The Clerk will read. Rural areas are typically areas where For necessary expenses of the Office of the The Clerk read as follows: they have local primary care physi- Under Secretary for Food Safety, $816,000. Fees may be collected for the cost of stand- cians who perform routine checkups FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE ardization activities, as established by regu- and primary care. But what if a patient For necessary expenses to carry out serv- lation pursuant to law (31 U.S.C. 9701). requires a specialist or has a more ices authorized by the Federal Meat Inspec- LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES complicated medical condition? tion Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Not to exceed $60,709,000 (from fees col- My hometown of Yuma, Colorado, is Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act, lected) shall be obligated during the current including not to exceed $50,000 for represen- more than 2 hours from a number of tation allowances and for expenses pursuant fiscal year for administrative expenses: Pro- specialized medical services, complex vided, That if crop size is understated or to section 8 of the Act approved August 3, other uncontrollable events occur, the agen- trauma centers, or oncology centers. 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1766), $1,005,189,000; and in addi- cy may exceed this limitation by up to 10 The doctors in our area and in other tion, $1,000,000 may be credited to this ac- percent with notification to the Committees rural areas do the best job they can count from fees collected for the cost of lab- on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- with the resources that they have, but oratory accreditation as authorized by sec- gress. most lack the specialization to treat tion 1327 of the Food, Agriculture, Conserva- tion and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 138f): Pro- FUNDS FOR STRENGTHENING MARKETS, INCOME, more complicated cases. vided, That funds provided for the Public AND SUPPLY (SECTION 32) We can improve patient outcomes, Health Data Communication Infrastructure (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) quality of life, lower costs, and im- system shall remain available until ex- Funds available under section 32 of the Act prove care by utilizing technology that pended: Provided further, That no fewer than of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), shall be is already available. This amendment 148 full-time equivalent positions shall be used only for commodity program expenses provides additional resources for our employed during fiscal year 2015 for purposes as authorized therein, and other related op- rural communities to do just that. In- dedicated solely to inspections and enforce- erating expenses, except for: (1) transfers to creases in funding for telemedicine will ment related to the Humane Methods of the Department of Commerce as authorized Slaughter Act: Provided further, That this ap- by the Fish and Wildlife Act of August 8, give patients access to health care anywhere at any time. propriation shall be available pursuant to 1956; (2) transfers otherwise provided in this law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the alteration and re- Act; and (3) not more than $20,056,000 for for- Additionally, this amendment would pair of buildings and improvements, but the mulation and administration of marketing provide funding to support distance cost of altering any one building during the agreements and orders pursuant to the Agri- learning services. These funds will go fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the cultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 toward providing better educational current replacement value of the building. and the Agricultural Act of 1961. opportunities to students in rural AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON PAYMENTS TO STATES AND POSSESSIONS areas. There is no reason children Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chair, I have an For payments to departments of agri- should be at a disadvantage simply be- amendment at the desk. culture, bureaus and departments of mar- cause of their location. kets, and similar agencies for marketing ac- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- tivities under section 204(b) of the Agricul- This amendment reduces the Grain port the amendment. tural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1623(b)), Inspection, Packers and Stockyards The Clerk read as follows: $1,235,000. Administration by $3.4 million back to Page 19, line 8, after the dollar amount, in- GRAIN INSPECTION, PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS the FY14-enacted levels. GIPSA’s re- sert ‘‘(increased by $5,500,000)’’. ADMINISTRATION sponsibility is to oversee the mar- Page 20, line 10, after the dollar amount, SALARIES AND EXPENSES keting of livestock, poultry, meats, insert ‘‘(decreased by $5,500,000)’’. For necessary expenses of the Grain In- grains, and other agriculture products. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to spection, Packers and Stockyards Adminis- This agency has more than ample re- House Resolution 616, the gentleman

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5297 from Florida and a Member opposed frankly, the ultimate responsibility is That is not something that I want on each will control 5 minutes. ours. my conscience. God help us all if such The Chair recognizes the gentleman Seventy-five percent of new infec- a thing happens, but I want to know from Florida. tious diseases affecting humans over that I did everything I could to avoid Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, the the past 10 years were caused by bac- that from happening. It is fundamen- purpose of this amendment is to re- teria, viruses, and pathogens that tally silly and wrong to think that we verse $5.5 million in cuts for food safe- started in animals and in animal prod- can cut the budget and somehow expect ty and food inspection here in the ucts. Many of these diseases are in peo- people to do more for less. United States. ple who are related to the handling of I yield back the balance of my time. Currently, the Food Safety and In- infected domestic and wild animals Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, let spection Service is funded at during food production, in food mar- me just say that the Farm Service $1,005,189,000 in this bill. That is $5.5 kets, and at slaughterhouses. Agency is a very important aspect of million below the current enacted Preventing disease starts at the this bill. We are hearing from a lot of amount and $17.581 million below the farm, which is where the inspections our Members about FSA office closure. Senate allocation in their agriculture take place. Preventing animal infec- If this amendment passes, this may appropriations bill. tions at the farm level can reduce mean the closure of some of the FSA This bill seeks to remove $5.5 million foodborne illnesses. offices. from a pay-for from the Farm Service For example, reducing the amount of Again, I would oppose the amend- Agency. The Farm Service Agency is salmonella in farm chickens by 50 per- ment, and I yield back the balance of funded at $1,205,068,000 in this bill. That cent through better farm management my time. and inspections results in 50 percent is over $27 million above the current The Acting CHAIR. The question is fewer incidences of people getting sick enacted amount, and it is $65.5 million on the amendment offered by the gen- from the bacteria. Salmonella-free above the President’s request and $22.5 tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON). chicken herds are what this country million above the Senate allocation. The question was taken; and the Act- Certainly, farm conservation and reg- needs. It is fundamentally irresponsible for ing Chair announced that the noes ap- ulation is very important, and that is this body to be cutting the Food Safety peared to have it. the function of the Farm Service Agen- and Inspection Service budget. God Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I de- cy. However, food safety and food in- help us all if there is some widespread mand a recorded vote. spection is paramount because of all outbreak in this country where we The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the problems that the country is facing don’t have 3,000 deaths a year, we don’t clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- today on this count. have 30,000 deaths a year, but we have ceedings on the amendment offered by According to this study by Robert 300,000 deaths a year caused by poor the gentleman from Florida will be Scharff that I have in my hand here food inspection standards. postponed. from the Journal of Food Protection, We must restore this money to the The Clerk will read. dated 2012, the economic burden of budget, and I ask my colleagues to sup- The Clerk read as follows: health loss is due to foodborne illnesses port this amendment. OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FARM in the United States. The cost of I reserve the balance of my time. AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES foodborne illnesses in the United Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I For necessary expenses of the Office of the States each year is $77.7 billion. That is rise in opposition. Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agri- $77.7 billion. Food safety and food The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman cultural Services, $898,000. losses and foodborne illnesses lead to from Alabama is recognized for 5 min- FARM SERVICE AGENCY 128,000 hospitalizations every year and, utes. SALARIES AND EXPENSES unfortunately, 3,000 deaths every year Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, the (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) in the United States. bill that we have on the floor provides Specifically, we have a total of 3,036 over $1 billion for the Food Safety and For necessary expenses of the Farm Serv- deaths caused by bacteria, by ice Agency, $1,205,068,000: Provided, That the Inspection Service. The amount is an Secretary is authorized to use the services, parasites, and by viruses. The shame of increase of $3.8 million above the Presi- facilities, and authorities (but not the funds) it, Mr. Chairman, the ultimate shame, dent’s own request. of the Commodity Credit Corporation to is that food poisoning is 100 percent Food safety is certainly important. I make program payments for all programs ad- preventable. Every single instance of don’t think anyone can argue that that ministered by the Agency: Provided further, death, hospitalization could be avoided is not a very important issue that we That other funds made available to the if we had a properly funded and fully have made in this bill. We have proven Agency for authorized activities may be ad- funded food inspection system. That is that by exceeding the amount re- vanced to and merged with this account: Pro- the dilemma that faces us today. quested by the minority’s own adminis- vided further, That funds made available to county committees shall remain available b 1700 tration request. until expended. Now is not the time to be reducing AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MCNERNEY Each year, under this bill, the inspec- funds from the Farm Service Agency. tors are required to inspect every ani- They are tying trying to implement Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I mal before slaughter and each carcass the new farm bill and provide assist- have an amendment at the desk. after slaughter, in order to ensure that ance to American farmers and ranch- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. HOLDING). public health requirements are met. ers. The Clerk will report the amendment. In one recent year, this included 50 We have a bipartisan request to pre- The Clerk read as follows: billion pounds of livestock carcasses, 59 vent the administration from imple- Page 20, line 10, after the dollar amount, billion pounds of poultry carcasses, and menting their plan to close FSA of- insert ‘‘(reduced by $11,000,000) (increased by 4.3 billion pounds of processed egg fices. Support of the amendment is $11,000,000)’’. products. At U.S. borders, they also in- equivalent to supporting a closure of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to spected 3.3 billion pounds of imported FSA offices across the country. House Resolution 616, the gentleman meat and poultry products. I urge my colleagues to oppose this from California and a Member opposed Increasingly, food safety is a global amount, and I reserve the balance of each will control 5 minutes. concern. Globalization of food produc- my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman tion and trade increases the likelihood Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I from California. of international incidents involving would simply submit that we cannot Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, the contaminated food. Imported food expect more for less. If we are going to amendment my colleague Mr. products and ingredients are common be reducing the budget for food inspec- GARAMENDI and I are offering simply in many countries, including our own. tion in this country, we will have less decreases the funding for the Farm Stronger food safety systems in ex- food inspections, we will have more Service Agency by $11 million and in- port countries can reinforce local and disease, we will have more hospitaliza- creases it by the same amount. The in- cross border health security, but, tions, and we will have more deaths. tent of this amendment is to ensure

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That money is the intent of Congress—and we want have an amendment at the desk. would then be available to farmers to to make sure that the intent is there— The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- use. to put this money into the Emergency port the amendment. We ought to do this. We have other Conservation Program. The Clerk read as follows: drought legislation that has moved The ECP helps farmers and ranchers Page 20, line 10, after the dollar amount, through this House and went to the during severe drought. They are able to insert ‘‘, of which $50,000,000 shall be for the Senate, but there is no money in those use this program’s funding to repair emergency conservation program under title accounts—well, we have the money. damaged farm land or install measures IV of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.)’’. The question is: Are we willing to for water conservation. make it available for farmers in any My State of California has more than The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to State where there is a drought emer- 80,000 farmers and ranchers, accounting House Resolution 616, the gentleman gency? from California and a Member opposed for 15 percent of national receipts for I would ask for your ‘‘aye’’ vote on crops and 77.1 percent for the U.S. rev- each will control 5 minutes. this, and I yield back the balance of my enue for livestock and livestock prod- The Chair recognizes the gentleman time. ucts. State exports totaled approxi- from California. Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I mately $18 billion in value. Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I Unfortunately, California is experi- love messaging, and I appreciate the rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman encing a prolonged and serious House acquiescing to the previous from Alabama is recognized for 5 min- drought. Conditions haven’t improved. amendment that is a messaging amend- Snowpack and reservoirs are at histori- ment. utes. Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, this cally low levels. This drought is a Now, let’s do something. Let’s not State emergency, and support will be just send a message. Let’s send $50 mil- is the first time that we have seen this needed through the rest of this year lion to the Department of Agriculture’s amendment. and next. Emergency Conservation Program, so I do have to rise in opposition. We Our farmers and ranchers need every that they can carry out an absolutely are very concerned that this is not the available resource right now, rather essential task, which is to assist farm- appropriate time to be reducing funds than responding after the fact when ers in States such as California, Ne- for FSAs. We are trying to implement the damage is more severe. Programs vada, Oregon, New Mexico, Texas, and the new farm program at this time, like the ECP are critical for these Georgia. Those States are all experi- providing assistance to the farmers and farmers and ranchers in times of excep- encing drought. There will be others as ranchers across America. tional drought. this year progresses. b 1715 Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of The money can be used immediately my time to my colleague from Cali- We have had bipartisan requests to to set up water conservation programs. prevent the administration from imple- fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI). For example, earlier today, a research Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, my menting its plan to close FSA offices. program that has been administered by Members on both sides of the aisle have colleague from California has it right. the Department of Agriculture that California is in a severe drought, as voiced their concerns to us about these has proven in several States, such as closures. Supporting this amendment well as half a dozen other States, in- Maryland, Georgia, California, and oth- cluding Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, is equivalent to supporting the closure ers, is using modern technology like of offices, so I would urge my col- Georgia, Oregon, and Nevada. soil moisture sensing devices, coupled The intent of this amendment is to leagues to oppose the amendment. directly with irrigation systems that signal to the Department of Agri- I yield back the balance of my time. can be turned on when the plant needs culture to move some money out of the The Acting CHAIR. The question is salaries and the support for the Farm water, not when the irrigator needs on the amendment offered by the gen- Service Agency and over to the Emer- water. tleman from California (Mr. Those systems can save between 20 gency Conservation Program. We know GARAMENDI). and 40 percent of the normal consump- $11 million isn’t going to do it, but it is The question was taken; and the Act- a good start, and it is a signal that we tion in the agricultural sector. That ing Chair announced that the noes ap- need to send. applies to virtually every kind of plant peared to have it. I know that, in my own district, we that might be grown. Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I normally have over 500,000 acres of It certainly applies in my own dis- demand a recorded vote. rice. This year, it will be 300,000 acres trict with those almond orchards that The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to of rice planted. We have tens of thou- are now without an adequate supply of clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- sands of acres of walnuts and almonds. water. If this was available to them ceedings on the amendment offered by Many of those orchards are going to now—as it could be if we were to pass the gentleman from California will be die, unless there is an opportunity to this amendment and the appropriation postponed. provide for the emergency conserva- bill—those farmers could then access The Clerk will read. tion programs that will be needed. this money, put in place those water The Clerk read as follows: Those are wells, pumps, and other sys- conservation technologies, and stretch STATE MEDIATION GRANTS tems. their supply, allowing them to keep For grants pursuant to section 502(b) of the We ought to do this. I urge an ‘‘aye’’ their orchards alive. Agricultural Credit Act of 1987, as amended vote on this amendment. It moves God forbid that we have another (7 U.S.C. 5101–5106), $3,404,000. money from one account to another ac- drought. GRASSROOTS SOURCE WATER PROTECTION count and back to the original account. Under the present scenario, thou- PROGRAM This is a messaging amendment. I sands of orchards in California will die For necessary expenses to carry out well- ask for your ‘‘aye’’ vote. for lack of water, but if we can save head or groundwater protection activities Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, our this year and next year 20 to 40 percent under section 1240O of the Food Security Act farmers need the assistance right now. of the water that is available, which is of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839bb–2), $2,500,000, to re- I am glad that the House appears to be possible if we actually enact this legis- main available until expended. ready to take a vote. lation and provide the kind of incen- DAIRY INDEMNITY PROGRAM I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes,’’ tive—in this case, 75 percent Federal, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) and I yield back the balance of my 25 percent farmer—we could keep those For necessary expenses involved in making time. orchards alive. indemnity payments to dairy farmers and

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An amendment ried out by the Secretary in the same man- For the current fiscal year, such sums as ner as the dairy indemnity program de- may be necessary to reimburse the Com- may not be cosponsored. scribed in the Agriculture, Rural Develop- modity Credit Corporation for net realized The Clerk will report the amendment, Food and Drug Administration, and losses sustained, but not previously reim- ment. Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 bursed, pursuant to section 2 of the Act of The Clerk read as follows: (Public Law 106–387, 114 Stat. 1549A–12). August 17, 1961 (15 U.S.C. 713a–11): Provided, Page 26, line 18, after the dollar amount, That of the funds available to the Com- AGRICULTURAL CREDIT INSURANCE FUND insert ‘‘(reduced to $0)’’. modity Credit Corporation under section 11 PROGRAM ACCOUNT Page 82, line 2, after the dollar amount, in- of the Commodity Credit Corporation Char- sert ‘‘(increased by $25,000,000)’’. (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) ter Act (15 U.S.C. 714i) for the conduct of its For gross obligations for the principal business with the Foreign Agricultural Serv- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to amount of direct and guaranteed farm own- ice, up to $5,000,000 may be transferred to and House Resolution 616, the gentleman ership (7 U.S.C. 1922 et seq.) and operating (7 used by the Foreign Agricultural Service for from Georgia and a Member opposed U.S.C. 1941 et seq.) loans, emergency loans (7 information resource management activities each will control 5 minutes. U.S.C. 1961 et seq.), Indian tribe land acquisi- of the Foreign Agricultural Service that are The Chair recognizes the gentleman tion loans (25 U.S.C. 488), boll weevil loans (7 not related to Commodity Credit Corpora- from Georgia. U.S.C. 1989), guaranteed conservation loans tion business. (7 U.S.C. 1924 et seq.), and Indian highly Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT fractionated land loans (25 U.S.C. 488) to be man, my amendment would eliminate available from funds in the Agricultural (LIMITATION ON EXPENSES) all funding provided in the bill for the Credit Insurance Fund, as follows: For the current fiscal year, the Commodity Watershed Rehabilitation Program. $2,000,000,000 for guaranteed farm ownership Credit Corporation shall not expend more Across the United States, 11,000 dams loans and $1,500,000,000 for farm ownership di- than $5,000,000 for site investigation and have been constructed in local commu- rect loans; $1,393,443,000 for unsubsidized cleanup expenses, and operations and main- nities under this program for the pur- guaranteed operating loans and $1,252,004,000 tenance expenses to comply with the require- pose of mitigating flood conditions. for direct operating loans; emergency loans, ment of section 107(g) of the Comprehensive $34,667,000; Indian tribe land acquisition Environmental Response, Compensation, and Most of these dams were built in the loans, $2,000,000; guaranteed conservation Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9607(g)), and section 1940s and 1950s, and thousands of them loans, $150,000,000; Indian highly fractionated 6001 of the Resource Conservation and Recov- are suspected to be in need of atten- land loans, $10,000,000; and for boll weevil ery Act (42 U.S.C. 6961). tion. Of this amount, only about 120 eradication program loans, $60,000,000: Pro- TITLE II dams have been repaired so as to ex- vided, That the Secretary shall deem the CONSERVATION PROGRAMS tend their use into modern times. In- pink bollworm to be a boll weevil for the OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR deed, given the advances of engineering purpose of boll weevil eradication program technology in the last 50 years, these loans. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans For necessary expenses of the Office of the refurbished dams may last well into and grants, including the cost of modifying Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the next century, but Federal funding loans as defined in section 502 of the Con- Environment, $898,000. to maintain these many-State infra- gressional Budget Act of 1974, as follows: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE structure projects is simply not sus- farm operating loans, $63,101,000 for direct CONSERVATION OPERATIONS tainable. operating loans, $14,770,000 for unsubsidized Under the farm bill passed earlier guaranteed operating loans, and emergency For necessary expenses for carrying out the provisions of the Act of April 27, 1935 (16 this year, the Watershed Rehabilita- loans, $856,000, to remain available until ex- tion Program was authorized to receive pended. U.S.C. 590a–f), including preparation of con- In addition, for administrative expenses servation plans and establishment of meas- both increased mandatory as well as necessary to carry out the direct and guar- ures to conserve soil and water (including discretionary funding. However, the anteed loan programs, $314,918,000, of which farm irrigation and land drainage and such President has not requested funding for $306,998,000 shall be transferred to and special measures for soil and water manage- this program in over 3 years, in large merged with the appropriation for ‘‘Farm ment as may be necessary to prevent floods part because he recognizes that the re- and the siltation of reservoirs and to control Service Agency, Salaries and Expenses’’. sponsibility to maintain these projects Funds appropriated by this Act to the Ag- agricultural related pollutants); operation of ricultural Credit Insurance Program Ac- conservation plant materials centers; classi- must ultimately fall on the local count for farm ownership, operating and con- fication and mapping of soil; dissemination project sponsors. Likewise, over in the servation direct loans and guaranteed loans of information; acquisition of lands, water, Senate, zero dollars has been provided may be transferred among these programs: and interests therein for use in the plant ma- via discretionary spending in recent Provided, That the Committees on Appropria- terials program by donation, exchange, or years; and according to the Congres- tions of both Houses of Congress are notified purchase at a nominal cost not to exceed $100 sional Research Service, it is expected at least 15 days in advance of any transfer. pursuant to the Act of August 3, 1956 (7 that the mandatory spending will ulti- RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY U.S.C. 428a); purchase and erection or alteration or improvement of permanent and tem- mately be canceled permanently. In SALARIES AND EXPENSES porary buildings; and operation and mainte- fact, the Watershed Rehabilitation For necessary expenses of the Risk Man- nance of aircraft, $843,053,000, to remain Program has never been allowed to agement Agency, $77,094,000: Provided, That available until September 30, 2016: Provided, spend mandatory funding. not to exceed $1,000 shall be available for of- That appropriations hereunder shall be So why is the House falling all over ficial reception and representation expenses, available pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2250 for con- as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 1506(i). itself to fund this program? struction and improvement of buildings and Mr. Chairman, as long as the Federal CORPORATIONS public improvements at plant materials cen- Government is involved in this dam The following corporations and agencies ters, except that the cost of alterations and program, the process of identifying are hereby authorized to make expenditures, improvements to other buildings and other within the limits of funds and borrowing au- public improvements shall not exceed problem dams and implementing reha- thority available to each such corporation or $250,000: Provided further, That when build- bilitation plans will be much like ev- agency and in accord with law, and to make ings or other structures are erected on non- erything else the Federal Government contracts and commitments without regard Federal land, that the right to use such land undertakes. It will be slow, pains- to fiscal year limitations as provided by sec- is obtained as provided in 7 U.S.C. 2250a. taking, and way too expensive. tion 104 of the Government Corporation Con- WATERSHED REHABILITATION PROGRAM In my home State of Georgia, we trol Act as may be necessary in carrying out have many dams that we depend on to the programs set forth in the budget for the Under the authorities of section 14 of the current fiscal year for such corporation or Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention mitigate heavy rains and prevent agency, except as hereinafter provided. Act, $25,000,000 is provided. floods. I have to say, Mr. Chairman, FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION FUND AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF that I agree with the President here. I GEORGIA For payments as authorized by section 516 don’t agree with him sometimes, and I of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- do agree with him many times, but in 1516), such sums as may be necessary, to re- man, I have an amendment at the desk, this place, I agree with him in that we main available until expended. and I ask unanimous consent that the ought to leave the maintenance of

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I urge them to continue to The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. LUCAS. Mr. Chairman, I claim support the investment that has been House Resolution 616, the gentleman the time in opposition. so wisely made since the 1940s. Please from Tennessee and a Member opposed The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman vote ‘‘no.’’ each will control 5 minutes. from Oklahoma is recognized for 5 min- I yield back the balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman utes. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- from Tennessee. Mr. LUCAS. Mr. Chairman, I am man, my good friend, the chairman of Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. pleased to hear that my friend from the Agriculture Committee, is very Chairman, my amendment deals with Georgia agrees with the President on erudite in his discussion against my the same part of the bill as Mr. something. That is kind of a fas- amendment, but the facts are these: BROUN’s, and it is very similar. cinating turn of events considering his there is $250 million authorized in the My amendment would save $10 mil- traditional record, but let’s focus for a farm bill—in his own bill. In this bill, lion by reducing the increase in this moment on what the upstream flood there is $92 million in mandatory program, the Watershed Rehabilitation control dams do. spending that is being appropriated, Program. Let me repeat that, Mr. This is a program that began in the and I am not touching debt whatso- Chairman. My amendment simply re- 1940s to build small earthen dams—too ever. The mandatory spending has duces the increase. It is not a cut. In small to fall within the Corps of Engi- never gone out. fact, this program would still be get- neers’ jurisdiction—to act as inter- I certainly know about farm dams ting a 25 percent increase in discre- locking flood control structures to pro- and how flood control works. In fact, tionary funds even if my amendment tect people and property and assets back in 1994, I was living in Americus, were approved. In addition, this pro- below the structures wherever they Georgia—I was practicing medicine gram has had a restriction on manda- may be, all the way to the Atlantic there—and we had a hurricane that tory spending since 2002. Under this Ocean or all the way to the Pacific parked itself right over Americus, bill, this restriction is being removed. Ocean. Georgia. In a 24-hour period, we had 25 This means that, without my amend- The problem, you see, is that, as mer- inches of rain, and 30 people died in ment, spending on this program, which itorious and as wonderful as these 3,000 southwest Georgia because of the up- was $12 million this year and $13.6 mil- structures have worked, time takes its stream dams’ failing one by one in a lion last year, will go to $117 million toll on everything, and if we don’t pur- fashion that was just like dominoes this next fiscal year. No other depart- sue this program to rehabilitate that were falling over. The water ran ment or agency in the Federal Govern- them—to extend the life—not only will into Lake Blackshear, Georgia. Then it ment is receiving this type of in- they not continue the protection of went from there down to Albany, Geor- crease—almost 10 times what is being people and of property and of wildlife gia, and there was a tremendous flood spent on this program during this fis- and not only will they not restrain the in Albany. All of southwest Georgia cal year. silt and manage floods, but they will got flooded, and 30 people were killed This is a program for which the have to be taken out, and all of the because of it. President requested no funding, as Mr. good they have done will be undone. I certainly know about that, and I BROUN mentioned, and for which the So what does this language in the bill have a great feeling for that, but the Senate Appropriations Committee pro- do? problem is that the mandatory spend- vides no funding, which he also men- It provides cost share money so that ing has never been spent. What I am tioned. Surely, Republicans in the local entities can rehabilitate these doing in my amendment is just strik- House are not going to allow the Presi- structures. ing the $25 million extra in discre- dent or the Senate to act in a more fis- My colleague was exactly right in tionary spending. I believe that we cally conservative manner than we that the advance of technology is tre- ought to repair those dams. We need to here in the House. mendous. The work that is done should help make sure that we have some b 1730 last—instead of 50 years—100 years or flood mitigation, but we are not uti- more, but we have got 3,000 of these lizing the authorized money or the ap- Most State and local governments structures, and they are getting older. propriated money appropriately. are in much better fiscal shape than Spending a little money to extend their We are in an economic emergency as the Federal Government is with our lives to continue to protect wildlife a nation. Let’s utilize our money from $17.6 trillion national debt. They can and people and property from every a fiscally sane perspective. That is carry out this program, where nec- structure all the way to the ocean what I am trying to do, and I encour- essary, or farmers themselves can do seems like a wise use of resources. age the acceptance of my amendment. some improvement. Now, I understand that there is some- I yield back the balance of my time. The National Taxpayers Union sup- thing like $900 million in requested The Acting CHAIR. The question is ports this amendment and has an- funding in 2014 to meet this need. This on the amendment offered by the gen- nounced that they will be including my farm bill language doesn’t meet all of tleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). amendment in their ratings of congres- that need, but it takes a huge step in The question was taken; and the Act- sional votes. the right direction. We spend a lot of ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Mr. Chairman, this is a very modest money around here on things that last peared to have it. attempt to do at least a little some- just a few minutes or a few hours or a Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Chair- thing about our horrendous debt. Ad- few days. This is an investment that man, I demand a recorded vote. miral Mike Mullen, a very respected will last a century in building on a pre- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to man who was Chairman of our Joint vious half century’s investment—a clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Chiefs of Staff a couple of years ago wise use of resources. ceedings on the amendment offered by gave several speeches and testified be- The government built these dams to the gentleman from Georgia will be fore several committees of the House protect life and property, and many of postponed. and Senate; and he said over and over these structures are hitting their life AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DUNCAN OF again that our national debt is the expectancies. Let’s spend a little bit to TENNESSEE greatest threat to our national secu- continue that wise investment. Yes, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. rity. This amendment is a small step, let’s keep the silt out of the streams, Chairman, I have an amendment at the but an important step toward doing and, yes, let’s enhance the wildlife desk. something about that.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5301 Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance The overwhelming lion’s share of RURAL DEVELOPMENT SALARIES AND of my time. them do not impound water, they sim- EXPENSES Mr. LUCAS. Mr. Chairman, I claim ply slow the process down so that the (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) the time in opposition. streams and rivers below can handle it. For necessary expenses for carrying out The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman My real regret here is that we the administration and implementation of from Oklahoma is recognized for 5 min- haven’t put more effort in the last 50 programs in the Rural Development mission utes. years into these structures. If we had, area, including activities with institutions Mr. LUCAS. My friends, once again, if we would have, if we could, or if we concerning the development and operation of agricultural cooperatives; and for coopera- slightly different amount, same sub- will some day, the effect on the envi- ject. tive agreements; $224,201,000: Provided, That ronment, the effect on our fellow citi- no less than $15,000,000 shall be for the Com- What can I say? zens will be tremendous, even more prehensive Loan Accounting System: Pro- Yes, in the process of putting the than it is now. vided further, That notwithstanding any farm bill together, where we saved $23 Again, please reject this amendment. other provision of law, funds appropriated billion, we looked very carefully at all I know my Republican friends here are under this heading may be used for adver- of the programs underneath our juris- very sincere in following the Presi- tising and promotional activities that sup- dictions. Many things were reformed, dent’s lead on this, but please reject port the Rural Development mission area: reducing spending. this amendment. Let’s continue to Provided further, That any balances available Some things that have worked ex- make this investment. from prior years for the Rural Utilities Serv- tremely well actually received more re- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ice, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Business–Cooperative Service salaries and sources. I think that part of being com- of my time. petent and wise legislators is assessing expenses accounts shall be transferred to and Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. merged with this appropriation. how the resources are used, reducing Chairman, I will simply repeat that my RURAL HOUSING SERVICE spending in wasteful areas, and enhanc- amendment does not go as far as Mr. ing spending in areas that are wisely RURAL HOUSING INSURANCE FUND PROGRAM BROUN’s. It would save $10 million, if ACCOUNT spent. I think that is what we are adopted. (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) about here. This program, if my amendment is For gross obligations for the principal Now, I know that apparently there not adopted, will receive an increase are outside groups that have chosen to amount of direct and guaranteed loans as au- almost 10 times the amount that is thorized by title V of the Housing Act of score this, and I would remind my being spent on this program in this fis- 1949, to be available from funds in the rural friends that they score a variety of cal year. It would seem to me that housing insurance fund, as follows: things. But why do you have to pick on most people in this country would feel $1,042,276,000 shall be for direct loans and the things that affect rural America? it is ridiculous to give any program a $24,000,000,000 shall be for unsubsidized guar- Why do you have to address the in- tenfold increase. I know the Congress anteed loans; $26,372,000 for section 504 hous- frastructure issues that go after public is very generous in spending other peo- ing repair loans; $28,398,000 for section 515 safety, preservation of property, life ple’s money, but they are going too far rental housing; $150,000,000 for section 538 itself? guaranteed multi-family housing loans; on this. $10,000,000 for credit sales of single family I suppose if you are sitting some- I urge my colleagues to support my where in an ivory tower typing out housing acquired property; $5,000,000 for sec- very minimal, modest amendment. tion 523 self-help housing land development scorecards, you can pick the things Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- loans; and $5,000,000 for section 524 site devel- that are less relevant to you. ance of my time. opment loans. But of those 3,000 structures scat- Mr. LUCAS. Mr. Chairman, I yield For the cost of direct and guaranteed tered across America, dating back to myself such time as I might consume. loans, including the cost of modifying loans, the 1940s, countless, countless lives and I respect my colleague from Ten- as defined in section 502 of the Congressional millions, if not hundreds of millions, of nessee greatly. I believe he is very sin- Budget Act of 1974, as follows: section 502 dollars of property have been pro- cere in what he is trying do. I do not loans, $76,920,000 shall be for direct loans; tected. I think that is a good use of our question his motives. I have great faith section 504 housing repair loans, $3,700,000; and repair, rehabilitation, and new construc- resources, a wise commitment in how in Congressman DUNCAN. But this amendment, like the pre- tion of section 515 rental housing, $9,800,000: we allocate our funds. Provided, That to support the loan program Now, some of my colleagues have al- vious amendment, has long-term rami- level for section 538 guaranteed loans made luded to the way in which the funds are fications. They have long-term rami- available under this heading the Secretary handled, the mandatory dollars coming fications on previous investments may charge or adjust any fees to cover the through the farm bill every so many made. projected cost of such loan guarantees pursu- years and how, in the magical process Let’s reject these two amendments. ant to the provisions of the Credit Reform called appropriations, some of that Let’s continue the good work that has Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), and the in- mandatory money becomes discre- been done. Let’s focus on the things terest on such loans may not be subsidized: Provided further, That of the amounts avail- tionary. that we need to be doing. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- able under this paragraph for section 502 di- I do not pretend to have enough time rect loans, no less than $5,000,000 shall be to discuss the nuances of that art form, ance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is available for direct loans for individuals but I will say this: as long as the re- whose homes will be built pursuant to a pro- sources are of sufficient caliber to on the amendment offered by the gen- gram funded with a mutual and self-help make a major effort in meeting the tleman from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN). housing grant authorized by section 523 of needs that exist, whether it is through The question was taken; and the Act- the Housing Act of 1949 until June 1, 2015. the every 5-year farm bill or the annual ing Chair announced that the noes ap- In addition, for the cost of direct loans, appropriations process by our friends peared to have it. grants, and contracts, as authorized by 42 Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. U.S.C. 1484 and 1486, $15,936,000, to remain on the Ag Subcommittee of Appropria- Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. available until expended, for direct farm tions, let’s just do the right thing. And The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to labor housing loans and domestic farm labor on this occasion, we are doing the right clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- housing grants and contracts: Provided, That thing. ceedings on the amendment offered by any balances available for the Farm Labor Program Account shall be transferred to and If you care about long-term invest- the gentleman from Tennessee will be ments, if you care about public safety, merged with this account. postponed. In addition, for administrative expenses if you care about property—and I re- The Clerk will read. peat one more time: for those of you necessary to carry out the direct and guar- The Clerk read as follows: anteed loan programs, $415,100,000 shall be have ever been in the field that look at TITLE III transferred to and merged with the appro- these structures, they act to control RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS priation for ‘‘Rural Development, Salaries silt flows in streams. That is important OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR RURAL and Expenses’’. to wildlife and fish. That is important DEVELOPMENT RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to water quality, and they inhibit For necessary expenses of the Office of the For rental assistance agreements entered these floods that come, and then they Under Secretary for Rural Development, into or renewed pursuant to the authority meter the water out in a slow fashion. $898,000. under section 521(a)(2) or agreements entered

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 into in lieu of debt forgiveness or payments come residents and farm laborers including appropriated under this heading shall be to for eligible households as authorized by sec- reducing or eliminating interest; deferring provide grants for facilities in rural commu- tion 502(c)(5)(D) of the Housing Act of 1949, loan payments, subordinating, reducing or nities with extreme unemployment and se- $1,088,500,000; and, in addition, such sums as reamortizing loan debt; and other financial vere economic depression (Public Law 106– may be necessary, as authorized by section assistance including advances, payments and 387), with up to 5 percent for administration 521(c) of the Act, to liquidate debt incurred incentives (including the ability of owners to and capacity building in the State rural de- prior to fiscal year 1992 to carry out the rent- obtain reasonable returns on investment) re- velopment offices: Provided further, That al assistance program under section 521(a)(2) quired by the Secretary: Provided further, $4,000,000 of the amount appropriated under of the Act: Provided, That rental assistance That the Secretary shall as part of the pres- this heading shall be available for commu- agreements entered into or renewed during ervation and revitalization agreement obtain nity facilities grants to tribal colleges, as the current fiscal year shall be funded for a a restrictive use agreement consistent with authorized by section 306(a)(19) of such Act: 1-year period: Provided further, That rental the terms of the restructuring: Provided fur- Provided further, That sections 381E–H and assistance contracts will not be renewed ther, That if the Secretary determines that 381N of the Consolidated Farm and Rural De- within the 12-month contract period: Pro- additional funds for vouchers described in velopment Act are not applicable to the vided further, That any unexpended balances this paragraph are needed, funds for the pres- funds made available under this heading. remaining at the end of such 1-year agree- ervation and revitalization demonstration RURAL BUSINESS—COOPERATIVE SERVICE ments may be transferred and used for the program may be used for such vouchers: Pro- purposes of any debt reduction; mainte- vided further, That if Congress enacts legisla- RURAL BUSINESS PROGRAM ACCOUNT nance, repair, or rehabilitation of any exist- tion to permanently authorize a multi-fam- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) ing projects; preservation; and rental assist- ily rental housing loan restructuring pro- For the cost of loan guarantees and grants, ance activities authorized under title V of gram similar to the demonstration program for the rural business development programs the Act: Provided further, That rental assist- described herein, the Secretary may use authorized by section 310B and described in ance provided under agreements entered into funds made available for the demonstration section 310B (a), (c), and (g) of the Consoli- prior to fiscal year 2015 for a farm labor program under this heading to carry out dated Farm and Rural Development Act, multi-family housing project financed under such legislation with the prior approval of $65,000,000, to remain available until ex- section 514 or 516 of the Act may not be re- the Committees on Appropriations of both pended: Provided, That of the amount appro- captured for use in another project until Houses of Congress: Provided further, That in priated under this heading, not to exceed such assistance has remained unused for a addition to any other available funds, the $500,000 shall be made available for one grant period of 12 consecutive months, if such Secretary may expend not more than to a qualified national organization to pro- project has a waiting list of tenants seeking $1,000,000 total, from the program funds made vide technical assistance for rural transpor- such assistance or the project has rental as- available under this heading, for administra- tation in order to promote economic devel- sistance eligible tenants who are not receiv- tive expenses for activities funded under this opment: Provided further, That $4,000,000 of ing such assistance: Provided further, That heading. the amount appropriated under this heading such recaptured rental assistance shall, to MUTUAL AND SELF-HELP HOUSING GRANTS shall be for business grants to benefit Feder- the extent practicable, be applied to another For grants and contracts pursuant to sec- ally Recognized Native American Tribes, in- farm labor multi-family housing project fi- tion 523(b)(1)(A) of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 cluding $250,000 for a grant to a qualified na- nanced under section 514 or 516 of the Act. U.S.C. 1490c), $30,000,000, to remain available tional organization to provide technical as- MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVITALIZATION until expended. sistance for rural transportation in order to PROGRAM ACCOUNT RURAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS promote economic development: Provided For the rural housing voucher program as further, That for purposes of determining eli- For grants for very low-income housing re- authorized under section 542 of the Housing gibility or level of program assistance the pair made by the Rural Housing Service, as Act of 1949, but notwithstanding subsection Secretary shall not include incarcerated authorized by 42 U.S.C. 1474, $27,000,000, to re- (b) of such section, and for additional costs prison populations: Provided further, That main available until expended. to conduct a demonstration program for the sections 381E–H and 381N of the Consolidated preservation and revitalization of multi-fam- RURAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROGRAM Farm and Rural Development Act are not ily rental housing properties described in ACCOUNT applicable to funds made available under this paragraph, $28,000,000, to remain avail- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) this heading. able until expended: Provided, That of the For gross obligations for the principal INTERMEDIARY RELENDING PROGRAM FUND funds made available under this heading, amount of direct and guaranteed loans as au- ACCOUNT $8,000,000, shall be available for rural housing thorized by section 306 and described in sec- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) vouchers to any low-income household (in- tion 381E(d)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and cluding those not receiving rental assist- Rural Development Act, $2,200,000,000 for di- For the principal amount of direct loans, ance) residing in a property financed with a rect loans and $73,222,000 for guaranteed as authorized by the Intermediary Relending section 515 loan which has been prepaid after loans. Program Fund Account (7 U.S.C. 1936b), September 30, 2005: Provided further, That the For the cost of guaranteed loans, including $16,234,000. amount of such voucher shall be the dif- the cost of modifying loans, as defined in For the cost of direct loans, $5,000,000, as ference between comparable market rent for section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act authorized by the Intermediary Relending the section 515 unit and the tenant paid rent of 1974, $3,500,000, to remain available until Program Fund Account (7 U.S.C 1936b), of for such unit: Provided further, That funds expended. which $531,000 shall be available through made available for such vouchers shall be For the cost of grants for rural community June 30, 2015, for Federally Recognized Na- subject to the availability of annual appro- facilities programs as authorized by section tive American Tribes; and of which $1,021,000 priations: Provided further, That the Sec- 306 and described in section 381E(d)(1) of the shall be available through June 30, 2015, for retary shall, to the maximum extent prac- Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Mississippi Delta Region counties (as deter- ticable, administer such vouchers with cur- Act, $27,000,000, to remain available until ex- mined in accordance with Public Law 100– rent regulations and administrative guid- pended: Provided, That $5,000,000 of the 460): Provided, That such costs, including the ance applicable to section 8 housing vouchers amount appropriated under this heading cost of modifying such loans, shall be as de- administered by the Secretary of the Depart- shall be available for a Rural Community fined in section 502 of the Congressional ment of Housing and Urban Development: Development Initiative: Provided further, Budget Act of 1974. Provided further, That if the Secretary deter- That such funds shall be used solely to de- In addition, for administrative expenses to mines that the amount made available for velop the capacity and ability of private, carry out the direct loan programs, $4,439,000 vouchers in this or any other Act is not nonprofit community-based housing and shall be transferred to and merged with the needed for vouchers, the Secretary may use community development organizations, low- appropriation for ‘‘Rural Development, Sala- such funds for the demonstration program income rural communities, and Federally ries and Expenses’’. for the preservation and revitalization of Recognized Native American Tribes to un- RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOANS multi-family rental housing properties de- dertake projects to improve housing, com- PROGRAM ACCOUNT scribed in this paragraph: Provided further, munity facilities, community and economic That of the funds made available under this development projects in rural areas: Provided (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) heading, $20,000,000 shall be available for a further, That such funds shall be made avail- For the principal amount of direct loans, demonstration program for the preservation able to qualified private, nonprofit and pub- as authorized under section 313 of the Rural and revitalization of the sections 514, 515, lic intermediary organizations proposing to Electrification Act, for the purpose of pro- and 516 multi-family rental housing prop- carry out a program of financial and tech- moting rural economic development and job erties to restructure existing USDA multi- nical assistance: Provided further, That such creation projects, $59,456,000. family housing loans, as the Secretary deems intermediary organizations shall provide Of the funds derived from interest on the appropriate, expressly for the purposes of en- matching funds from other sources, includ- cushion of credit payments, as authorized by suring the project has sufficient resources to ing Federal funds for related activities, in an section 313 of the Rural Electrification Act preserve the project for the purpose of pro- amount not less than funds provided: Pro- of 1936, $155,000,000 shall not be obligated and viding safe and affordable housing for low-in- vided further, That $5,000,000 of the amount $155,000,000 are rescinded.

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RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS section 306(a)(14) of such Act, unless the Sec- FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE For rural cooperative development grants retary makes a determination of extreme CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS authorized under section 310B(e) of the Con- need, of which $6,000,000 shall be made avail- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) able for a grant to a qualified non-profit solidated Farm and Rural Development Act For necessary expenses to carry out the multi-state regional technical assistance or- (7 U.S.C. 1932), $22,050,000, of which $2,500,000 Richard B. Russell National School Lunch ganization, with experience in working with shall be for cooperative agreements for the Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), except section 21, small communities on water and waste water appropriate technology transfer for rural and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. areas program: Provided, That not to exceed problems, the principal purpose of such grant 1771 et seq.), except sections 17 and 21; $3,000,000 shall be for grants for cooperative shall be to assist rural communities with $20,523,795,000 to remain available through development centers, individual coopera- populations of 3,300 or less, in improving the September 30, 2016, of which such sums as are tives, or groups of cooperatives that serve planning, financing, development, operation, made available under section 14222(b)(1) of socially disadvantaged groups and a major- and management of water and waste water the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of ity of the boards of directors or governing systems, and of which not less than $800,000 2008 (Public Law 110–246), as amended by this boards of which are comprised of individuals shall be for a qualified national Native Act, shall be merged with and available for who are members of socially disadvantaged American organization to provide technical the same time period and purposes as pro- groups; and of which $10,750,000, to remain assistance for rural water systems for tribal vided herein: Provided, That of the total communities: Provided further, That not to available until expended, shall be for value- amount available, $17,004,000 shall be avail- exceed $15,000,000 of the amount appropriated added agricultural product market develop- able to carry out section 19 of the Child Nu- under this heading shall be for contracting ment grants, as authorized by section 231 of trition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.): with qualified national organizations for a the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 Provided further, That of the total amount circuit rider program to provide technical (7 U.S.C. 1632a). available, $25,000,000 shall be available to assistance for rural water systems: Provided provide competitive grants to State agencies RURAL ENERGY FOR AMERICA PROGRAM further, That not to exceed $4,000,000 shall be for subgrants to local educational agencies For the cost of a program of loan guaran- for solid waste management grants: Provided and schools to purchase the equipment need- tees, under the same terms and conditions as further, That any prior year balances for ed to serve healthier meals, improve food authorized by section 9007 of the Farm Secu- high-energy cost grants authorized by sec- safety, and to help support the establish- rity and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 tion 19 of the Rural Electrification Act of ment, maintenance, or expansion of the U.S.C. 8107), $3,500,000: Provided, That the 1936 (7 U.S.C. 918a) shall be transferred to and school breakfast program: Provided further, cost of loan guarantees, including the cost of merged with the Rural Utilities Service, That of the total amount available, modifying such loans, shall be as defined in High Energy Cost Grants Account: Provided $27,000,000 shall remain available until ex- section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act further, That sections 381E–H and 381N of the pended to carry out section 749(g) of the Ag- of 1974. Consolidated Farm and Rural Development riculture Appropriations Act of 2010 (Public Act are not applicable to the funds made RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM Law 111–80). available under this heading. ACCOUNT SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELECOMMUNI- For loans for the rural business investment FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) CATIONS LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT program, as authorized by section For necessary expenses to carry out the 384F(b)(3)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) special supplemental nutrition program as Rural Development Act, $4,000,000, to remain The principal amount of direct and guaran- authorized by section 17 of the Child Nutri- available until expended. teed loans as authorized by sections 305 and tion Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), $6,623,000,000, 306 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 to remain available through September 30, RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE U.S.C. 935 and 936) shall be made as follows: 2016: Provided, That notwithstanding section RURAL WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM loans made pursuant to section 306 of that 17(h)(10) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 ACCOUNT Act, rural electric, $5,000,000,000; guaranteed U.S.C. 1786(h)(10)), not less than $60,000,000 (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) underwriting loans pursuant to section 313A, shall be used for breastfeeding peer counselors and other related activities, $14,000,000 For the cost of direct loans, loan guaran- $500,000,000; 5 percent rural telecommuni- shall be used for infrastructure, $30,000,000 tees, and grants for the rural water, waste cations loans, cost of money rural tele- shall be used for management information water, waste disposal, and solid waste man- communications loans, and for loans made systems, and $25,000,000 shall be used for WIC agement programs authorized by sections pursuant to section 306 of that Act, rural telecommunications loans, $690,000,000: Pro- electronic benefit transfer systems and ac- 306, 306A, 306C, 306D, 306E, and 310B and de- tivities: Provided further, That none of the scribed in sections 306C(a)(2), 306D, 306E, and vided, That up to $2,000,000,000 shall be used for the construction, acquisition, or im- funds provided in this account shall be avail- 381E(d)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and able for the purchase of infant formula ex- Rural Development Act, $466,893,000, to re- provement of fossil-fueled electric generating plants (whether new or existing) that cept in accordance with the cost contain- main available until expended, of which not ment and competitive bidding requirements to exceed $1,000,000 shall be available for the utilize carbon sequestration systems. In addition, for administrative expenses specified in section 17 of such Act: Provided rural utilities program described in section necessary to carry out the direct and guar- further, That none of the funds provided shall 306(a)(2)(B) of such Act, and of which not to anteed loan programs, $34,478,000, which shall be available for activities that are not fully exceed $993,000 shall be available for the be transferred to and merged with the appro- reimbursed by other Federal Government de- rural utilities program described in section priation for ‘‘Rural Development, Salaries partments or agencies unless authorized by 306E of such Act: Provided, That $66,500,000 of and Expenses’’. section 17 of such Act: Provided further, That the amount appropriated under this heading upon termination of a federally-mandated DISTANCE LEARNING, TELEMEDICINE, AND shall be for loans and grants including water vendor moratorium and subject to terms and BROADBAND PROGRAM and waste disposal systems grants author- conditions established by the Secretary, the ized by 306C(a)(2)(B) and 306D of the Consoli- For the principal amount of broadband Secretary may waive the requirement at 7 dated Farm and Rural Development Act, telecommunication loans, $24,077,000. CFR 246.12(g)(6) at the request of a State Federally recognized Native American For grants for telemedicine and distance agency. Tribes authorized by 306C(a)(1), and the De- learning services in rural areas, as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 950aaa et seq., $20,000,000, to SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE partment of Hawaiian Home Lands (of the PROGRAM State of Hawaii): Provided further, That fund- remain available until expended. For the cost of broadband loans, as author- For necessary expenses to carry out the ing provided for section 306D of the Consoli- ized by section 601 of the Rural Electrifica- Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 dated Farm and Rural Development Act may tion Act, $4,500,000, to remain available until et seq.), $82,251,138,000, of which $3,000,000,000, be provided to a consortium formed pursuant expended: Provided, That the cost of direct to remain available through September 30, to section 325 of Public Law 105–83: Provided loans shall be as defined in section 502 of the 2016, shall be placed in reserve for use only in further, That not more than 2 percent of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. such amounts and at such times as may be- funding provided for section 306D of the Con- In addition, $10,372,000, to remain available come necessary to carry out program oper- solidated Farm and Rural Development Act until expended, for a grant program to fi- ations: Provided, That funds provided herein may be used by the State of Alaska for train- nance broadband transmission in rural areas shall be expended in accordance with section ing and technical assistance programs and eligible for Distance Learning and Telemedi- 16 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008: Pro- not more than 2 percent of the funding pro- cine Program benefits authorized by 7 U.S.C. vided further, That of the funds made avail- vided for section 306D of the Consolidated 950aaa. able under this heading, $998,000 may be used Farm and Rural Development Act may be to provide nutrition education services to TITLE IV used by a consortium formed pursuant to State agencies and Federally recognized section 325 of Public Law 105–83 for training DOMESTIC FOOD PROGRAMS tribes participating in the Food Distribution and technical assistance programs: Provided OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FOOD, Program on Indian Reservations: Provided further, That not to exceed $19,000,000 of the NUTRITION, AND CONSUMER SERVICES further, That this appropriation shall be sub- amount appropriated under this heading For necessary expenses of the Office of the ject to any work registration or workfare re- shall be for technical assistance grants for Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and quirements as may be required by law: Pro- rural water and waste systems pursuant to Consumer Services, $816,000. vided further, That funds made available for

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 Employment and Training under this head- There was no objection. gram: Provided further, That notwithstanding ing shall remain available through Sep- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman any other provision of law, effective with tember 30, 2016: Provided further, That funds from Michigan is recognized for 5 min- funds made available in fiscal year 2015 to made available under this heading for a utes. support the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutri- study on Indian tribal administration of nu- Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Chairman, I rise tion Program, as authorized by section 4402 trition programs, as provided in title IV of of the Farm Security and Rural Investment the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113– today to support a very commonsense Act of 2002, such funds shall remain available 79), and a study of the removal of cash bene- amendment. through September 30, 2016: Provided further, fits in Puerto Rico, as provided in title IV of I think we can all agree that no dis- That of the funds made available under sec- the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113– abled veteran should go hungry. Those tion 27(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 79) shall be available until expended: Pro- who have served our Nation with honor 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036(a)), the Secretary may use vided further, That funds made available and distinction, and come home as up to 10 percent for costs associated with the under this heading for section 28(d)(1) and wounded veterans deserve great honor, distribution of commodities. section 27(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act NUTRITION PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION of 2008 shall remain available through Sep- not a life of hardship. tember 30, 2016: Provided further, That funds Unfortunately, not all of our vet- For necessary administrative expenses of made available under this heading for em- erans have fared well following their the Food and Nutrition Service for carrying ployment and training pilot projects, as pro- tours of duty. From the wars in Iraq out any domestic nutrition assistance provided in title IV of the Agricultural Act of and Afghanistan alone, 45 percent of gram, $150,824,000: Provided, That of the funds provided herein, $2,000,000 shall be used for 2014 (Public Law 113–79), shall remain avail- the 1.6 million veterans are applying able through September 30, 2018: Provided fur- the purposes of section 4404 of Public Law for benefits with the VA. Only about 107–171, as amended by section 4401 of Public ther, That funds made available under this one-third have been granted benefits so heading may be used to enter into contracts Law 110–246. and employ staff to conduct studies, evalua- far. TITLE V tions, or to conduct activities related to pro- b 1745 FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED gram integrity provided that such activities PROGRAMS are authorized by the Food and Nutrition The VA has almost 600,000 pending FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE Act of 2008. disability claims as of April 2014, with SALARIES AND EXPENSES AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. SPEIER 23 percent of those from Iraq and Af- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Chairman, I have ghanistan veterans. (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) an amendment at the desk. This amendment would allow vet- For necessary expenses of the Foreign Ag- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. DUNCAN of erans to apply for SNAP benefits while ricultural Service, including not to exceed Tennessee). The Clerk will report the their disability claims are pending $158,000 for representation allowances and for with the Department of Veterans Af- expenses pursuant to section 8 of the Act ap- amendment. proved August 3, 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1766), The Clerk read as follows: fairs. Just like all Americans, veterans would still be required to meet income $182,563,000: Provided, That the Service may Page 45, line 16, insert ‘‘(reduced by utilize advances of funds, or reimburse this $1,000,000)’’ after the 1st dollar amount. eligibility requirements for SNAP. appropriation for expenditures made on be- Page 45, line 16, insert ‘‘(increased by However, they would no longer have to half of Federal agencies, public and private $1,000,000)’’ after the 1st dollar amount. wait on the backlog that is so preva- organizations and institutions under agree- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to lent at the VA to find out if they would ments executed pursuant to the agricultural House Resolution 616, the gentlewoman be eligible for these specific benefits. food production assistance programs (7 from California and a Member opposed Mr. Chairman, our Nation’s veterans U.S.C. 1737) and the foreign assistance pro- each will control 5 minutes. should never live under the threat of grams of the United States Agency for Inter- The Chair recognizes the gentle- hunger due to an administrative back- national Development: Provided further, That funds made available for middle-income woman from California. log in Washington. They deserve bet- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Chairman, I am country training programs, funds made ter. This amendment is fully paid for available for the Borlaug International Agri- joined in making this amendment by and just makes sense. I urge my col- cultural Science and Technology Fellowship my colleague from Michigan (Mr. leagues to support this amendment. program, and up to $2,000,000 of the Foreign BENISHEK). I yield back the balance of my time. Agricultural Service appropriation solely for This particular amendment addresses Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Chairman, as my the purpose of offsetting fluctuations in the issue of veterans in this country colleague said, this is truly a simple international currency exchange rates, sub- who are living on the edge, the 1.4 mil- amendment that holds our poor vet- ject to documentation by the Foreign Agri- lion veterans who are living in poverty, erans harmless while we deal with the cultural Service, shall remain available until expended. the 900,000 who are on food stamps. dysfunction in the VA. It is a compas- We do know there is a backlog that sionate and appropriate action by this FOOD FOR PEACE TITLE I DIRECT CREDIT AND FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM ACCOUNT exists, even now, with veterans’ dis- House. I urge its passage. ability claims from 572,000 currently With that, I yield back the balance of (INCLUDING RESCISSION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS) around the country, some waiting as my time. long as 200 days. This amendment is The Acting CHAIR. The question is For administrative expenses to carry out going to make them eligible for SNAP the credit program of title I of the Food for on the amendment offered by the gen- Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and the Food benefits under the disabled category, tlewoman from California (Ms. SPEIER). which will, for all intents and purposes, for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o), The amendment was agreed to. $2,528,000 shall be transferred to and merged allow them to access food that is pre- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will with the appropriation for ‘‘Farm Service pared and also deduct medical expenses read. Agency, Salaries and Expenses’’: Provided, for their status. The Clerk read as follows: That of the unobligated balances provided Filing for SNAP under the disabled COMMODITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM pursuant to title I of the Food for Peace Act, status can provide much-needed assist- $13,000,000 are rescinded: Provided further, For necessary expenses to carry out dis- That no amounts may be rescinded pursuant ance with minimal cost. For a veteran aster assistance and the Commodity Supple- to the previous proviso from amounts that with war-related mental or physical in- mental Food Program as authorized by sec- were designated by the Congress as an emer- juries, this small amount of help can tion 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer gency requirement pursuant to a concurrent make an enormous difference. Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); resolution on the budget or the Balanced the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983; Again, I want to thank Congressman Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act special assistance for the nuclear affected is- BENISHEK for his cosponsorship of this of 1985. amendment. lands, as authorized by section 103(f)(2) of the FOOD FOR PEACE TITLE II GRANTS Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Compact of Free Association Amendments of my time. Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–188); and the For expenses during the current fiscal Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Chairman, I ask Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, as au- year, not otherwise recoverable, and unre- thorized by section 17(m) of the Child Nutri- covered prior years’ costs, including interest unanimous consent to claim the time tion Act of 1966, $275,701,000, to remain avail- thereon, under the Food for Peace Act (Pub- in support of the amendment. able through September 30, 2016: Provided, lic Law 83–480), for commodities supplied in The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection That none of these funds shall be available connection with dispositions abroad under to the request of the gentleman from to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corpora- title II of said Act, $1,466,000,000, to remain Michigan? tion for commodities donated to the pro- available until expended: Provided, That, for

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5305 fiscal year 2015, the amount made available $1,434,000 shall be derived from food and feed further, That funds may be transferred from pursuant to section 412(e)(2) of the Food for recall fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. 379j–31, one specified activity to another with the Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1736f(e)(2)) to carry out and shall be credited to this account and re- prior approval of the Committees on Appro- nonemergency food assistance programs main available until expended; $6,414,000 priations of both Houses of Congress. under title II of such Act shall be $375,000,000. shall be derived from food reinspection fees In addition, mammography user fees au- MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR authorized by 21 U.S.C. 379j–31, and shall be thorized by 42 U.S.C. 263b, export certifi- EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM credited to this account and remain avail- cation user fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. 381, priority review user fees authorized by 21 GRANTS able until expended; and $5,300,000 shall be derived from voluntary qualified importer U.S.C. 360n, outsourcing facility fees author- For necessary expenses to carry out sec- program fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. 379j–31, ized by 21 U.S.C. 379j–62, prescription drug tion 3107 of the Farm Security and Rural In- and shall be credited to this account and re- wholesale distributor licensing and inspec- vestment Act of 2002 (7 U.S. C. 1736o–1), main available until expended: Provided tion fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. 353(e)(3), $198,126,000, to remain available until ex- further, That in addition and notwith- and third-party logistics provider licensing pended: , That the Commodity Cred- Provided standing any other provision under this and inspection fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. it Corporation is authorized to provide the heading, amounts collected for prescription 360eee–3(c)(1), may be credited to this ac- services, facilities, and authorities for the drug user fees, medical device user fees, count, to remain available until expended. purpose of implementing such section, sub- human generic drug user fees, biosimilar bio- BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES ject to reimbursement from amounts pro- logical product user fees, animal drug user vided herein. For plans, construction, repair, improve- fees, and animal generic drug user fees that ment, extension, alteration, and purchase of COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION EXPORT exceed the respective fiscal year 2015 limita- fixed equipment or facilities of or used by (LOANS) CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM ACCOUNT tions are appropriated and shall be credited the Food and Drug Administration, where (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) to this account and remain available until not otherwise provided, $8,788,000, to remain For administrative expenses to carry out expended: Provided further, That fees derived available until expended. the Commodity Credit Corporation’s Export from prescription drug, medical device, INDEPENDENT AGENCIES human generic drug, biosimilar biological Guarantee Program, GSM 102 and GSM 103, COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION $6,748,000; to cover common overhead ex- product, animal drug, and animal generic drug assessments for fiscal year 2015, includ- For necessary expenses to carry out the penses as permitted by section 11 of the Com- provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act modity Credit Corporation Charter Act and ing any such fees collected prior to fiscal year 2015 but credited for fiscal year 2015, (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), including the purchase in conformity with the Federal Credit Re- and hire of passenger motor vehicles, and the form Act of 1990, of which $6,394,000 shall be shall be subject to the fiscal year 2015 limitations: Provided further, That the Secretary rental of space (to include multiple year transferred to and merged with the appro- leases) in the District of Columbia and else- priation for ‘‘Foreign Agricultural Service, may accept payment during fiscal year 2015 of user fees specified under this heading and where, $217,578,000, including not to exceed Salaries and Expenses’’, and of which $354,000 $3,000 for official reception and representa- shall be transferred to and merged with the authorized for fiscal year 2016, prior to the due date for such fees, and that amounts of tion expenses, and not to exceed $25,000 for appropriation for ‘‘Farm Service Agency, the expenses for consultations and meetings Salaries and Expenses’’. such fees assessed for fiscal year 2016 for which the Secretary accepts payment in fis- hosted by the Commission with foreign gov- TITLE VI cal year 2015 shall not be included in ernmental and other regulatory officials, of RELATED AGENCIES AND FOOD AND amounts under this heading: Provided further, which $52,578,000, shall be for the purchase of DRUG ADMINISTRATION That none of these funds shall be used to de- information technology until September 30, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN velop, establish, or operate any program of 2016, and of which not less than $1,885,000 SERVICES user fees authorized by 31 U.S.C. 9701: Pro- shall be for the Office of the Inspector Gen- eral: Provided, That the Chairman of the FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION vided further, That of the total amount appropriated: (1) $913,784,000 shall be for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission SALARIES AND EXPENSES Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutri- shall develop and report to the Committees For necessary expenses of the Food and tion and related field activities in the Office of jurisdiction of both Houses of Congress Drug Administration, including hire and pur- of Regulatory Affairs; (2) $1,326,402,000 shall within 30 days after the date of the enact- chase of passenger motor vehicles; for pay- be for the Center for Drug Evaluation and ment of this Act, a schedule of implementa- ment of space rental and related costs pursu- Research and related field activities in the tion and sequencing of all rules, regulations, ant to Public Law 92–313 for programs and Office of Regulatory Affairs; (3) $344,267,000 and orders under section 716 or 722(d) of Pub- activities of the Food and Drug Administra- shall be for the Center for Biologics Evalua- lic Law 111–203, section 1a(49)(D) or 4m of the tion which are included in this Act; for rent- tion and Research and for related field ac- Commodity Exchange Act, or any of the al of special purpose space in the District of tivities in the Office of Regulatory Affairs; amendments made by section 737 of Public Columbia or elsewhere; for miscellaneous (4) $171,783,000 shall be for the Center for Vet- Law 111–203, including all Commission cost and emergency expenses of enforcement ac- erinary Medicine and for related field activi- benefit analyses and studies relied upon in tivities, authorized and approved by the Sec- ties in the Office of Regulatory Affairs; (5) the formulation of any regulations issued in retary and to be accounted for solely on the $420,548,000 shall be for the Center for De- implementing any of such sections or Secretary’s certificate, not to exceed $25,000; vices and Radiological Health and for related amendments. and notwithstanding section 521 of Public field activities in the Office of Regulatory AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. DELAURO Law 107–188; $4,442,048,000: Provided, That of Affairs; (6) $62,494,000 shall be for the Na- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I have the amount provided under this heading, tional Center for Toxicological Research; (7) an amendment at the desk. $798,000,000 shall be derived from prescription $531,527,000 shall be for the Center for To- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- drug user fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. 379h, bacco Products and for related field activi- and shall be credited to this account and re- ties in the Office of Regulatory Affairs; (8) port the amendment. main available until expended; $128,282,000 not to exceed $163,471,000 shall be for Rent The Clerk read as follows: shall be derived from medical device user and Related activities, of which $47,116,000 is Page 57, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. 379j, and shall be for White Oak Consolidation, other than the sert ‘‘(reduced by $17,578,000)’’. credited to this account and remain avail- amounts paid to the General Services Ad- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to able until expended; $312,116,000 shall be de- ministration for rent; (9) not to exceed House Resolution 616, the gentlewoman rived from human generic drug user fees au- $228,839,000 shall be for payments to the Gen- from Connecticut and a Member op- thorized by 21 U.S.C. 379j–42, and shall be eral Services Administration for rent; and posed each will control 5 minutes. credited to this account and remain avail- (10) $278,933,000 shall be for other activities, The Chair recognizes the gentle- able until expended; $21,014,000 shall be de- including the Office of the Commissioner of rived from biosimilar biological product user Food and Drugs, the Office of Foods and Vet- woman from Connecticut. fees authorized by 21 U.S.C. 379j–52, and shall erinary Medicine, the Office of Medical and Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, cur- be credited to this account and remain avail- Tobacco Products, the Office of Global and rently this bill mandates that the Com- able until expended; $22,464,000 shall be de- Regulatory Policy, the Office of Operations, modity Futures Trading Commission rived from animal drug user fees authorized the Office of the Chief Scientist, and central spend $52.6 million of its already lim- by 21 U.S.C. 379j–12, and shall be credited to services for these offices: Provided further, ited budget on information technology. this account and remain available until ex- That not to exceed $25,000 of this amount My amendment, put forward with my pended; $6,944,000 shall be derived from ani- shall be for official reception and representa- colleagues Congresswoman WATERS of mal generic drug user fees authorized by 21 tion expenses, not otherwise provided for, as California and Congressman HIMES of U.S.C. 379j–21, and shall be credited to this determined by the Commissioner: Provided account and remain available until ex- further, That any transfer of funds pursuant Connecticut, reduces this IT set-aside pended; $566,000,000 shall be derived from to- to section 770(n) of the Federal Food, Drug, back to its current level of $35 million. bacco product user fees authorized by 21 and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379dd(n)) shall Americans want to see more account- U.S.C. 387s, and shall be credited to this ac- only be from amounts made available under ability from Wall Street and oil specu- count and remain available until expended; this heading for other activities: Provided lators and fewer reckless transactions,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 market failures, and bailouts. That is unneeded personnel to write more over- money on an agency that has been the CFTC’s job, to rein in gambling reaching rules and regulations. Staff at tasked to take on a massive new mar- with risky derivatives on Wall Street the CFTC is already at a record high. ket. It is simply providing flexibility. and prevent undue speculation on oil. The CFTC is preparing to regulate The question before this House on Republican and Democratic experts high-frequency trading. This amend- this amendment comes down to a very both have argued that the current ment would ignore the reality of a reg- simple question: We are either going to funding level purposefully sets the ulator whose 82 percent of its employ- provide discretion to the CFTC to run CFTC up for failure. The current bill ees make more than six-figure in- to where they think the danger is—and leaves CFTC dangerously underfunded, comes, and staff enters by hand almost if they think that their IT is insuffi- 22 percent below the President’s re- 20,000 paper forms per year. This is an cient, they can spend this money on quest. This increased IT set-aside is exhaustive and costly exercise. This the IT—they are either going to run to equivalent to reducing their budget by amendment would reward those mis- where the danger is or we, as a House, another 7 percent below last year’s placed resources. are going to decide that we are such level. CFTC has seen a 166 percent increase crack IT professionals that we should By returning this set-aside to $35 in the amount of data it takes in. It tell the CFTC that they must spend million, our amendment gives the takes in hundreds of millions of records this money on their system. Folks, Commission more flexibility to spend per day and does not have the capa- that doesn’t make any sense. the budget they have on enforcement bility to store that data internally. Therefore, I urge support for this and examinations, to put more ‘‘cops The amendment ignores the advice of amendment to provide the CFTC the on the beat,’’ as it were, if they see fit. former CFTC chief economist, who was flexibility that they need in regulating This represents neither a cut nor a the recipient of the Chairman Gary this market. rise in the current level of CFTC fund- Gensler’s award for excellence in 2010, The Acting CHAIR. The time of the ing. While I think we should fund them who stated: gentlewoman from Connecticut has ex- higher, this amendment merely lets Financial regulation should recognize that pired. them use their budget to do their job, automation and increasingly higher trans- Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I move to and they manage to do a lot, even with action speeds make it nearly impossible for strike the last word. the limited resources we have given humans to provide effective layers of risk The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman them. management. from California is recognized for 5 min- Last year, the Commission’s enforce- Regulators need to change their surveil- utes. ment division brought in just over $1 lance and enforcement practices to be more Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, let’s be cyber-centric rather than human-centric. billion to the Treasury. That is more very practical about this. I think you than the Congress has provided the Therefore, based on that information, have to put it in the context of what Commission in the last 5 years. I strongly urge my colleagues to op- has happened. According to Acting Chairman pose this amendment. We passed the Dodd-Frank bill be- Wetjen: I reserve the balance of my time. cause of an incredible financial dis- The unfortunate reality is that, at current Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, the aster in this country, and what we funding levels, the Commission is unable to fact of the matter is that this amend- found out is that the regulators adequately fulfill the mission given to it by ment gives the CFTC flexibility. That weren’t regulating. We found out they Congress. is all it does. It could spend all of that couldn’t regulate because they didn’t The agency’s enforcement staff is al- money on IT. If they want to spend it even have regulations or any provi- ready smaller than it was in 2002, when on enforcement staff, they would be sions about all of these derivatives the Commission was just responsible able to do it. This leaves them the swaps. They were inventing new things for the futures and options market. flexibility to make the determinations that weren’t even in law. Today, this smaller staff has addi- based on what the needs are. The Federal Commodity Futures tional important and extremely com- With that, I yield the balance of my Trading Commission is right at the plex oversight responsibilities. They time to my colleague from Connecticut heart of all these new instruments and must now also oversee the $400 trillion (Mr. HIMES). all these derivatives swaps and so on. swaps market, and they are responsible Mr. HIMES. Mr. Chairman, I rise to In fact, we learned from Director for pursuing cases against reckless, join happily in the amendment offered Gensler—who came before our com- manipulative, or deceptive schemes. by my neighbor and close friend from mittee and pointed out the massive We need to give the Commission the Connecticut (Ms. DELAURO) and the amount of trading that goes on, $300 flexibility in allocating resources that gentlewoman from California, Ranking trillion dollars. it needs to do its job, to oversee risky Member WATERS. We couldn’t even figure out in the market behaviors, protect consumers, One of the crucial achievements of committee how to explain how many and enforce the law. This amendment the Dodd-Frank bill, of course, was to millions trillions were. It is so much, will allow them to do that, and I urge drag a massive and, in some cases, very and it is scary. We have got to have all of my colleagues to support it. dangerous derivatives market into the people on the job to do this and the I reserve the balance of my time. light of day by giving CFTC authority technology to do it. Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I to look at the instruments which Now, just to make sure that people rise in opposition to the amendment. brought down AIG, which were in- are carrying out the law, you have got The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman volved in the London Whale, which to have people review that process. In from Alabama is recognized for 5 min- when used incorrectly can create a sys- fact, because the industry doesn’t want utes. temic risk to the system, and this is a to be regulated, they go to my col- Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, this market that has been growing very, leagues on the other side of the aisle amendment would severely starve the very rapidly. and say: cut this, don’t give them the very regulator charged with overseeing In 2010, the total derivatives market tools to implement it, don’t allow them the swaps, futures, and options mar- was about $124 trillion. That is trillion to be the referees they have to be by kets of desperately needed information with a t. That is a multiple of the size law. technology resources. of the U.S. economy. Today, it has al- We approved, last year, $315 million, The bill I brought before the House most doubled that, $223 trillion. Now, and we criticized that. The President this afternoon would return informa- these are securities that can cause all came back for $280 million this year, tion technology investments to just sorts of havoc if not adequately regu- and we have cut that. Even when he below the FY 2012 level, and this lated. went along with knowing that he amendment would reduce IT by 33 per- This amendment, as Ms. DELAURO wouldn’t be able to get all the things cent. pointed out, in no way expands bu- he asked for, we cut it again, so this This amendment would only accom- reaucracy. We are not saying spend bill fences off part of that. It seems to plish one objective, to grow the size of more money, though there is a very me a reasonable amendment to adopt, our government bureaucracy by hiring powerful argument for spending more and I urge the adoption of it.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5307 I yield to the gentlewoman from that of FY 2012, and this amendment A recorded vote was ordered. California, MAXINE WATERS, the rank- will reduce IT by 33 percent. We feel The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- ing member of the committee. like IT is very important. We think minute vote. Ms. WATERS. I would like to thank that the bill, as written, should stand, The vote was taken by electronic de- the gentleman for yielding. and therefore we would oppose the vice, and there were—ayes 178, noes 243, Mr. Chairman, as the ranking mem- amendment. not voting 10, as follows: ber of the Financial Services Com- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- [Roll No. 300] mittee, I feel it is extremely important ance of my time. AYES—178 to support this amendment. It is ex- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Amash Gowdy Pearce tremely important because we know on the amendment offered by the gen- Amodei Graves (GA) Perry that the work that we did on the re- tlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Bachmann Graves (MO) Petri form measure, the Dodd-Frank meas- DELAURO). Barber Griffin (AR) Pittenger The question was taken; and the Act- Barletta Griffith (VA) Pitts ure, is so important to try to correct Barr Guthrie ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Poe (TX) the lack of attention we were giving to Barrow (GA) Hanna Pompeo our consumers and the fact that we peared to have it. Barton Harris Posey needed to strengthen our financial Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I de- Benishek Hartzler Price (GA) Bentivolio Heck (NV) services agencies. mand a recorded vote. Reed The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Bilirakis Hensarling Renacci So when I see there is an attempt to Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Ribble weaken something such as the CFTC or clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Black Holding Rice (SC) the SEC or the OCC or any of our regu- ceedings on the amendment offered by Blackburn Hudson Rigell the gentlewoman from Connecticut Boustany Huelskamp Roe (TN) latory agencies, it is important for me Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) will be postponed. Rogers (AL) to speak out and help people to under- Bridenstine Hultgren Rohrabacher The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Brooks (AL) stand what is being attempted. Hunter Rokita Brooks (IN) Hurt read. Roskam I urge support for this amendment to Broun (GA) Issa The Clerk read as follows: Ross Buchanan Jenkins ensure our derivatives cop can protect Rothfus FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Bucshon Johnson (OH) our financial markets and economy. Royce Burgess Johnson, Sam LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Ryan (WI) Make no mistake, even with this Byrne Jones Not to exceed $54,000,000 (from assessments Salmon amendment, inadequate Republican Camp Jordan Sanford collected from farm credit institutions, in- Campbell Kelly (PA) funding for the CFTC furthers a larger Scalise cluding the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Cantor King (IA) effort to undermine the oversight of de- Schock Corporation) shall be obligated during the Capito Kingston Schweikert rivatives. current fiscal year for administrative ex- Cassidy Labrador Sensenbrenner penses as authorized under 12 U.S.C. 2249: Chabot Lamborn b 1800 Sessions Provided, That this limitation shall not Chaffetz Lance Coble Lankford Shimkus While more funding is needed, this apply to expenses associated with receiver- Shuster measure will at least prevent layoffs. Coffman Latta ships: Provided further, That the agency may Conaway Long Sinema The CFTC thwarts Wall Street from exceed this limitation by up to 10 percent Cook Luetkemeyer Smith (MO) manipulating the price of things like with notification to the Committees on Ap- Cotton Lummis Smith (NE) propriations of both Houses of Congress. Davis, Rodney Marchant Smith (TX) oil, corn, and gold. Without it, every Southerland ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Denham Marino American will feel the pain at the DeSantis Massie Stivers pump and the dinner table. The CFTC The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to DesJarlais Matheson Stockman enforces laws Democrats enacted to clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Duffy McCarthy (CA) Stutzman now resume on those amendments on Duncan (SC) McCaul Terry rein in companies like AIG, whose ac- Thornberry which further proceedings were post- Duncan (TN) McClintock tivities led to the worst financial crisis Ellmers McHenry Tipton since the Great Depression. poned, in the following order: Farenthold McKinley Upton Despite overwhelming need, Repub- An amendment by Mr. BROUN of Fincher McMorris Wagner Georgia. Fleischmann Rodgers Walberg licans would undercut the CFTC under Walden An amendment by Mr. BROUN of Fleming Meadows the guise of a modest IT increase, be- Forbes Meehan Walorski lieving that if it just had the right Georgia. Foxx Messer Weber (TX) Amendment No. 7 by Mr. ROYCE of Webster (FL) computers, the CFTC could eliminate Franks (AZ) Mica California. Garcia Miller (MI) Wenstrup employees. An amendment by Mr. GRAYSON of Gardner Mullin Westmoreland What they don’t understand is that it Garrett Mulvaney Whitfield Florida. takes real people to bring about justice Gibbs Murphy (PA) Williams An amendment by Mr. GARAMENDI of Gibson Neugebauer Wilson (SC) and accountability. With funding far California. Gingrey (GA) Nugent Wittman below the requested amount, the CFTC An amendment by Mr. DUNCAN of Gohmert Olson Woodall cannot operate without temporarily Goodlatte Palazzo Yoder Tennessee. Gosar Paulsen Yoho closing or sacking valuable talent, An amendment by Mr. BROUN of causing immediate harm to our mar- Georgia. NOES—243 kets with delays to agency guidance, to An amendment by Ms. DELAURO of Aderholt Chu Delaney investors and businesses, examinations Connecticut. Bachus Cicilline DeLauro of companies entrusted with your Bass Clark (MA) DelBene The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Beatty Clarke (NY) Dent funds, punishment of bad actors, and the time for any electronic vote after Becerra Clay Deutch recovery of victims’ money. the first vote in this series. Bera (CA) Cleaver Diaz-Balart Bishop (GA) Clyburn Dingell This is a continuation of an effort by AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF Bishop (NY) Cohen Doggett Republicans and special interests to GEORGIA Blumenauer Cole Doyle undercut laws and regulations that The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bonamici Collins (NY) Duckworth protect our consumers. I am not going business is the demand for a recorded Brady (PA) Connolly Edwards to stand for it, and I urge Members to Braley (IA) Conyers Ellison vote on the amendment offered by the Brown (FL) Cooper Engel support this amendment. gentleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) Brownley (CA) Costa Enyart The Acting CHAIR. The time of the on which further proceedings were Bustos Courtney Eshoo gentleman from California has expired. postponed and on which the noes pre- Butterfield Cramer Esty Calvert Crawford Farr The gentleman from Alabama has 3 vailed by voice vote. Capps Crenshaw Fattah minutes remaining. The Clerk will redesignate the Capuano Crowley Fitzpatrick Mr. ADERHOLT. Again, Mr. Chair- amendment. Ca´ rdenas Cuellar Flores man, I just rise in opposition to the The Clerk redesignated the amend- Carney Culberson Fortenberry Carson (IN) Cummings Foster amendment. Again, this bill is impor- ment. Carter Daines Frankel (FL) tant. The bill that we have before the RECORDED VOTE Cartwright Davis (CA) Frelinghuysen House would return the information The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Castor (FL) DeFazio Fudge technology investments to just below has been demanded. Castro (TX) DeGette Gabbard

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[Roll No. 301] Langevin Nunes Shimkus Green, Al Maffei Sanchez, Loretta Larsen (WA) O’Rourke Shuster Green, Gene Maloney, Sarbanes AYES—130 Larson (CT) Olson Simpson Grijalva Carolyn Schakowsky Amash Gosar Pearce Latham Owens Sinema Grimm Maloney, Sean Latta Pallone Schiff Amodei Gowdy Perry Sires Gutie´rrez Matsui Lee (CA) Pascrell Schneider Bachmann Graves (GA) Petri Slaughter Hahn McAllister Levin Pastor (AZ) Schrader Barr Graves (MO) Pittenger Smith (NJ) Hall McCarthy (NY) Lewis Payne Schwartz Barton Griffith (VA) Pitts Smith (WA) Hanabusa McCollum Lipinski Pelosi Scott (VA) Bentivolio Harris Polis Speier Harper McDermott LoBiondo Perlmutter Scott, Austin Bilirakis Heck (NV) Stivers Hastings (FL) Pompeo McIntyre Scott, David Bishop (UT) Hensarling Loebsack Peters (CA) Hastings (WA) Price (GA) Swalwell (CA) McKeon Serrano Black Herrera Beutler Lofgren Peters (MI) Heck (WA) McNerney Ribble Takano Sewell (AL) Blackburn Holding Lowenthal Peterson Higgins Meeks Rice (SC) Lowey Pingree (ME) Terry Shea-Porter Boustany Hudson Himes Meng Roe (TN) Lucas Pocan Thompson (CA) Sherman Bridenstine Huizenga (MI) Hinojosa Michaud Rohrabacher Luetkemeyer Poe (TX) Thompson (MS) Simpson Brooks (AL) Hultgren Holt Miller (FL) Rokita Lujan Grisham Posey Thompson (PA) Sires Broun (GA) Hunter Honda Miller, George Roskam (NM) Price (NC) Tiberi Slaughter Buchanan Hurt Horsford Moore Ross Luja´ n, Ben Ray Quigley Tierney Smith (NJ) Burgess Issa Huffman Murphy (FL) Rothfus (NM) Rahall Titus Smith (WA) Byrne Johnson (OH) Israel Royce Tonko Nadler Campbell Johnson, Sam Lynch Reed Jackson Lee Speier Ryan (WI) Napolitano Cantor Jones Maffei Reichert Tsongas Jeffries Stewart Salmon Neal Cassidy Jordan Maloney, Renacci Turner Johnson (GA) Swalwell (CA) Sanford Negrete McLeod Chabot Kingston Carolyn Richmond Valadao Johnson, E. B. Takano Noem Chaffetz Kline Scalise Maloney, Sean Rigell Van Hollen Jolly Thompson (CA) Nolan Coble Labrador Schweikert Marchant Roby Vargas Joyce Thompson (MS) Nunes Coffman Lamborn Sensenbrenner Marino Rogers (AL) Veasey Kaptur Thompson (PA) O’Rourke Cook Lance Sessions Matheson Rogers (KY) Vela Keating Tiberi Owens Crenshaw Lankford Smith (MO) Matsui Rogers (MI) Vela´ zquez Kelly (IL) Tierney Pallone DeSantis Long Smith (NE) McAllister Rooney Visclosky Kennedy Titus Pascrell DesJarlais Lummis Smith (TX) McCarthy (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Wagner Kildee Pastor (AZ) Tonko McCollum Roybal-Allard Duffy Massie Southerland Walden Kilmer Payne Tsongas McDermott Ruiz Duncan (SC) McCarthy (CA) Stewart Walorski Kind Pelosi Turner McIntyre Runyan Duncan (TN) McCaul Stockman Walz King (NY) Valadao Perlmutter Ellmers McClintock Stutzman McKeon Ruppersberger Kinzinger (IL) Van Hollen Wasserman Peters (CA) Fincher McHenry Thornberry McKinley Rush Kirkpatrick Vargas ´ Schultz Peters (MI) Fitzpatrick McMorris Tipton McNerney Sanchez, Linda Kline Veasey Waters Peterson Fleischmann Rodgers Upton Meehan T. Kuster Vela Waxman Pingree (ME) Fleming Meadows Walberg Meeks Sanchez, Loretta Langevin Vela´ zquez Weber (TX) Pocan Forbes Messer Webster (FL) Meng Sarbanes Larsen (WA) Visclosky Welch Polis Foxx Mica Wenstrup Michaud Schakowsky Larson (CT) Walz Whitfield Price (NC) Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Westmoreland Miller, George Schiff Latham Wasserman Wilson (FL) Quigley Garrett Miller (MI) Williams Moore Schneider Lee (CA) Schultz Wolf Rahall Gibbs Mulvaney Wilson (SC) Mullin Schock Levin Waters Womack Reichert Gingrey (GA) Nugent Wittman Murphy (FL) Schrader Lewis Waxman Yarmuth Richmond Gohmert Palazzo Woodall Murphy (PA) Schwartz Lipinski Welch Yoder Roby Goodlatte Paulsen Yoho Nadler Scott (VA) LoBiondo Rogers (KY) Wilson (FL) Napolitano Scott, Austin Young (AK) Loebsack Rogers (MI) Wolf NOES—290 Neal Scott, David Young (IN) Lofgren Rooney Womack Lowenthal Ros-Lehtinen Yarmuth Aderholt Connolly Garcia NOT VOTING—11 Bachus Lowey Roybal-Allard Young (AK) Conyers Gardner Collins (GA) LaMalfa Nunnelee Barber Cooper Gerlach Lucas Ruiz Young (IN) Davis, Danny McGovern Rangel Barletta Costa Gibson NOT VOTING—10 Grijalva Miller, Gary Ryan (OH) Barrow (GA) Cotton Granger Hoyer Moran Collins (GA) McGovern Rangel Bass Courtney Grayson Davis, Danny Miller, Gary Ryan (OH) Beatty Cramer Green, Al b 1835 Hoyer Moran Becerra Crawford Green, Gene LaMalfa Nunnelee Benishek Crowley Griffin (AR) So the amendment was rejected. Bera (CA) Cuellar Grimm The result of the vote was announced b 1830 Bishop (GA) Culberson Guthrie Bishop (NY) Cummings Gutie´rrez as above recorded. Messrs. CLEAVER, HALL, BACHUS, Blumenauer Daines Hahn AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. ROYCE and HINOJOSA changed their vote Bonamici Davis (CA) Hall Brady (PA) Davis, Rodney Hanabusa The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ business is the demand for a recorded Messrs. KING of Iowa and REED Brady (TX) DeFazio Hanna Braley (IA) DeGette Harper vote on the amendment offered by the changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Brooks (IN) Delaney Hartzler gentleman from California (Mr. ROYCE) So the amendment was rejected. Brown (FL) DeLauro Hastings (FL) on which further proceedings were The result of the vote was announced Brownley (CA) DelBene Hastings (WA) Bucshon Denham Heck (WA) postponed and on which the ayes pre- as above recorded. Bustos Dent Higgins vailed by voice vote. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF Butterfield Deutch Himes The Clerk will redesignate the GEORGIA Calvert Diaz-Balart Hinojosa amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. WOODALL). Camp Dingell Holt Capito Doggett Honda The Clerk redesignated the amend- The unfinished business is the demand Capps Doyle Horsford ment. for a recorded vote on the amendment Capuano Duckworth Huelskamp offered by the gentleman from Georgia Ca´ rdenas Edwards Huffman RECORDED VOTE Carney Ellison Israel The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote (Mr. BROUN) on which further pro- Carson (IN) Engel Jackson Lee ceedings were postponed and on which Carter Enyart Jeffries has been demanded. the noes prevailed by voice vote. Cartwright Eshoo Jenkins A recorded vote was ordered. The Clerk will redesignate the Castor (FL) Esty Johnson (GA) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Castro (TX) Farenthold Johnson, E. B. minute vote. amendment. Chu Farr Jolly The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cicilline Fattah Joyce The vote was taken by electronic de- ment. Clark (MA) Flores Kaptur vice, and there were—ayes 223, noes 198, Clarke (NY) Fortenberry Keating not voting 10, as follows: RECORDED VOTE Clay Foster Kelly (IL) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Cleaver Frankel (FL) Kelly (PA) [Roll No. 302] has been demanded. Clyburn Frelinghuysen Kennedy AYES—223 Cohen Fudge Kildee A recorded vote was ordered. Amodei Barton Becerra Cole Gabbard Kilmer Bachmann Bass Bentivolio The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Collins (NY) Gallego Kind Bachus Beatty Bilirakis minute vote. Conaway Garamendi King (IA)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5309 Bishop (NY) Hall Price (GA) Hanabusa Maloney, Sean Roe (TN) Blumenauer Higgins Pastor (AZ) Bishop (UT) Hanna Price (NC) Harris Marchant Rogers (AL) Bonamici Holt Payne Black Harper Quigley Hartzler Massie Rogers (KY) Brady (PA) Honda Pelosi Blackburn Hastings (WA) Reichert Hastings (FL) Matheson Rooney Brown (FL) Horsford Perry Blumenauer Heck (WA) Ribble Heck (NV) McAllister Ross Burgess Huffman Peters (CA) Bonamici Hensarling Rice (SC) Herrera Beutler McCaul Rothfus Capps Israel Peters (MI) Brady (PA) Himes Richmond Higgins McClintock Runyan Capuano Jackson Lee Petri ´ Bridenstine Holding Rogers (MI) Hinojosa McDermott Sanchez, Loretta Cardenas Jeffries Pocan Huelskamp McIntyre Carney Johnson (GA) Brooks (IN) Holt Rohrabacher Scalise Polis Burgess Honda Rokita Huffman McKeon Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Schrader Quigley Butterfield Horsford Ros-Lehtinen Huizenga (MI) McKinley Cartwright Jolly Scott, Austin Richmond Cantor Hoyer Roskam Hunter McMorris Castor (FL) Jones Rohrabacher Capps Hudson Roybal-Allard Hurt Rodgers Scott, David Castro (TX) Jordan Ruiz Capuano Hultgren Royce Israel McNerney Shimkus Chu Kaptur Ruppersberger Cartwright Issa Ruiz Jenkins Meehan Shuster Cicilline Kelly (IL) Cassidy Jackson Lee Ruppersberger Johnson (GA) Mica Simpson Clark (MA) Kennedy Rush ´ Castro (TX) Jeffries Rush Johnson, Sam Michaud Smith (MO) Clarke (NY) Kildee Sanchez, Linda Chabot Johnson (OH) Ryan (WI) Jones Miller (MI) Smith (NE) Clay Kilmer T. Chaffetz Johnson, E. B. Salmon Joyce Miller, George Smith (TX) Cleaver King (NY) Sanchez, Loretta Chu Jolly Sa´ nchez, Linda Kaptur Mullin Southerland Cohen Kirkpatrick Sarbanes Cicilline Jordan T. Keating Murphy (FL) Speier Connolly Langevin Schakowsky Clark (MA) Kelly (IL) Sanford Kelly (PA) Murphy (PA) Stivers Conyers Lee (CA) Schiff Clay Kennedy Sarbanes Kildee Neal Swalwell (CA) Cooper Levin Schneider Clyburn Kirkpatrick Schakowsky Kilmer Negrete McLeod Thompson (PA) Crowley Lipinski Schwartz Coffman Kuster Schiff Kind Neugebauer Thornberry Cummings LoBiondo Sensenbrenner Cohen Lamborn Schneider King (IA) Noem Turner Davis (CA) Lofgren Serrano Cole Lance Schock King (NY) Nugent Upton Davis, Danny Lowenthal Sewell (AL) Conyers Langevin Schwartz Kingston Nunes Valadao DeFazio Lowey Sherman Kinzinger (IL) Olson DeGette Luja´ n, Ben Ray Cooper Larson (CT) Schweikert Vela Sinema Courtney Lee (CA) Kline Owens Deutch (NM) Scott (VA) Wagner Sires Cramer Levin Sensenbrenner Labrador Palazzo Dingell Lynch Walz Smith (TX) Crenshaw Lewis Serrano Lankford Pearce Doggett Maffei Waters Smith (WA) Crowley Lipinski Sessions Larsen (WA) Perlmutter Doyle Maloney, Weber (TX) Speier Cuellar Lofgren Sewell (AL) Latham Peters (MI) Duckworth Carolyn Stockman Latta Peterson Webster (FL) Edwards Maloney, Sean Cummings Lowey Shea-Porter Swalwell (CA) Davis (CA) Lujan Grisham LoBiondo Poe (TX) Westmoreland Ellison Matsui Sherman Takano DeFazio (NM) Sinema Loebsack Pompeo Whitfield Eshoo McCarthy (NY) Thompson (CA) DeGette Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sires Long Posey Wittman Fattah McNerney Tierney Delaney (NM) Slaughter Lowenthal Rahall Womack Foster Meeks Titus DeLauro Lynch Smith (NJ) Lucas Reed Woodall Frankel (FL) Meng Dent Maloney, Smith (WA) Luetkemeyer Renacci Yoder Garamendi Miller, George Tonko DeSantis Carolyn Stewart Lummis Rigell Yoho Gibson Moran Van Hollen Deutch Marino Stockman Maffei Roby Young (AK) Grayson Murphy (FL) Vargas Diaz-Balart Matsui Stutzman Green, Al Nadler Veasey Dingell McCarthy (CA) Takano NOT VOTING—10 Green, Gene Napolitano Vela´ zquez Doggett McCarthy (NY) Terry Braley (IA) McGovern Rangel Grijalva Neal Wasserman Doyle McCollum Thompson (CA) Collins (GA) Miller, Gary Ryan (OH) Grimm Negrete McLeod Schultz Duckworth McHenry Thompson (MS) Davis, Danny Moran Hahn O’Rourke Waters Duffy Meadows Tiberi LaMalfa Nunnelee Hanabusa Pallone Waxman Duncan (SC) Meeks Tierney Heck (WA) Pascrell Wilson (FL) Duncan (TN) Meng Tipton ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Edwards Messer Titus The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). NOES—272 Ellison Miller (FL) Tonko There is 1 minute remaining. Aderholt Cramer Granger Engel Moore Tsongas Amash Crawford Graves (GA) Eshoo Mulvaney Van Hollen Amodei Crenshaw Graves (MO) Esty Nadler Vargas b 1839 Bachmann Cuellar Griffin (AR) Farr Napolitano Veasey Barber Culberson Griffith (VA) Fattah Nolan Vela´ zquez Messrs. POMPEO and WESTMORE- Barletta Daines Guthrie Fleischmann O’Rourke Visclosky LAND changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ Barr Davis, Rodney Hall Fortenberry Pallone Walberg to ‘‘no.’’ Barton Delaney Hanna Foster Pascrell Walden Benishek DeLauro Harper Foxx Pastor (AZ) Walorski Mr. CROWLEY changed his vote from Bentivolio DelBene Harris Garrett Paulsen Wasserman ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Bishop (GA) Denham Hartzler Gibbs Payne Schultz So the amendment was agreed to. Bishop (NY) Dent Hastings (FL) Gingrey (GA) Pelosi Waxman The result of the vote was announced Bishop (UT) DeSantis Hastings (WA) Gohmert Perry Welch Black DesJarlais Heck (NV) Gosar Peters (CA) Wenstrup as above recorded. Blackburn Diaz-Balart Hensarling Gowdy Petri Williams AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON Boustany Duffy Herrera Beutler Grayson Pingree (ME) Wilson (FL) Brady (TX) Duncan (SC) Himes Green, Al Pittenger Wilson (SC) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Braley (IA) Duncan (TN) Hinojosa Green, Gene Pitts Wolf business is the demand for a recorded Bridenstine Ellmers Holding Grijalva Pocan Yarmuth vote on the amendment offered by the Brooks (AL) Engel Hoyer Gutie´rrez Polis Young (IN) gentleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) Brooks (IN) Enyart Hudson Broun (GA) Esty Huelskamp NOES—198 on which further proceedings were Brownley (CA) Farenthold Huizenga (MI) postponed and on which the noes pre- Buchanan Farr Hultgren Aderholt Carney Fitzpatrick Bucshon Fincher Hunter Amash Carson (IN) Fleming vailed by voice vote. Bustos Fitzpatrick Hurt Barber Carter Flores The Clerk will redesignate the Butterfield Fleischmann Issa Barletta Castor (FL) Forbes amendment. Byrne Fleming Jenkins Barr Clarke (NY) Frankel (FL) Calvert Flores Johnson (OH) Barrow (GA) Cleaver Franks (AZ) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Camp Forbes Johnson, Sam Benishek Coble Frelinghuysen ment. Campbell Fortenberry Joyce Bera (CA) Collins (NY) Fudge RECORDED VOTE Cantor Foxx Keating Bishop (GA) Conaway Gabbard Capito Franks (AZ) Kelly (PA) Boustany Connolly Gallego The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Carter Frelinghuysen Kind Brady (TX) Cook Garamendi has been demanded. Cassidy Fudge King (IA) Brooks (AL) Costa Garcia A recorded vote was ordered. Chabot Gabbard Kingston Broun (GA) Cotton Gardner Chaffetz Gallego Kinzinger (IL) Brown (FL) Crawford Gerlach The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Clyburn Garcia Kline Brownley (CA) Culberson Gibson minute vote. Coble Gardner Kuster Buchanan Daines Goodlatte The vote was taken by electronic de- Coffman Garrett Labrador Bucshon Davis, Rodney Granger vice, and there were—ayes 150, noes 272, Cole Gerlach Lamborn Bustos DelBene Graves (GA) Collins (NY) Gibbs Lance Byrne Denham Graves (MO) not voting 9, as follows: Conaway Gingrey (GA) Lankford Calvert DesJarlais Griffin (AR) [Roll No. 303] Cook Gohmert Larsen (WA) Camp Ellmers Griffith (VA) Costa Goodlatte Larson (CT) Campbell Enyart Grimm AYES—150 Cotton Gosar Latham Capito Farenthold Guthrie Barrow (GA) Beatty Bera (CA) Courtney Gowdy Latta Ca´ rdenas Fincher Hahn Bass Becerra Bilirakis

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 Lewis Perlmutter Simpson Coffman Jeffries Pingree (ME) McIntyre Reichert Southerland Loebsack Peterson Slaughter Cohen Johnson (GA) Pocan McKeon Renacci Stewart Long Pingree (ME) Smith (MO) Conyers Johnson, E. B. Polis McKinley Ribble Stivers Lucas Pittenger Smith (NE) Cooper Kaptur Quigley McMorris Rice (SC) Stockman Luetkemeyer Pitts Smith (NJ) Costa Kennedy Reed Rodgers Rigell Stutzman Lujan Grisham Poe (TX) Southerland Crowley Kildee Richmond Meadows Roby Terry (NM) Pompeo Stewart Cummings Kilmer Rohrabacher Meehan Roe (TN) Thompson (MS) Lummis Posey Stivers Davis (CA) Langevin Rooney Messer Rogers (AL) Thompson (PA) Marchant Price (GA) Mica Rogers (KY) Stutzman DeFazio Lee (CA) Royce Thornberry Marino Price (NC) DeGette Levin Ruppersberger Miller (FL) Rogers (MI) Terry Tiberi Massie Rahall Deutch Lofgren Rush Miller (MI) Rokita Thompson (MS) Tsongas Matheson Reed Dingell Lowenthal Sa´ nchez, Linda Moore Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (PA) McAllister Reichert Doggett Lowey T. Mullin Roskam Turner McCarthy (CA) Renacci Thornberry Doyle Lujan Grisham Sanchez, Loretta Mulvaney Ross Upton McCaul Ribble Tiberi Duckworth (NM) Sanford Murphy (PA) Rothfus Valadao McClintock Rice (SC) Tipton Edwards Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sarbanes Neugebauer Roybal-Allard Vela McCollum Rigell Tsongas Ellison (NM) Schakowsky Noem Ruiz Visclosky McDermott Roby Turner Eshoo Lynch Schiff Nolan Runyan Wagner McHenry Roe (TN) Upton Fattah Maffei Schneider Nugent Ryan (WI) Walberg McIntyre Rogers (AL) Valadao Fitzpatrick Maloney, Schwartz Nunes Salmon Walden McKeon Rogers (KY) Vela Foster Carolyn Serrano O’Rourke Scalise Walorski McKinley Rogers (MI) Visclosky Frankel (FL) Maloney, Sean Sherman Olson Schock Walz McMorris Rokita Wagner Garamendi Matsui Sinema Owens Schrader Weber (TX) Rodgers Rooney Walberg Gardner McCarthy (NY) Sires Palazzo Schweikert Webster (FL) Meadows Ros-Lehtinen Walden Gibson McClintock Smith (WA) Pastor (AZ) Scott (VA) Wenstrup Meehan Roskam Walorski Grayson McDermott Speier Paulsen Scott, Austin Westmoreland Messer Ross Payne Walz Green, Al McNerney Swalwell (CA) Scott, David Whitfield Mica Rothfus Grijalva Meeks Takano Pearce Sensenbrenner Weber (TX) Williams Michaud Roybal-Allard Gutie´rrez Meng Thompson (CA) Perry Sessions Webster (FL) Wilson (SC) Miller (FL) Royce Welch Hahn Michaud Tierney Peterson Sewell (AL) Miller (MI) Runyan Petri Shea-Porter Wittman Wenstrup Hanabusa Miller, George Tipton Moore Ryan (WI) Hanna Moran Pittenger Shimkus Wolf Westmoreland Titus Mullin Salmon Hastings (FL) Murphy (FL) Tonko Pitts Shuster Womack Whitfield Mulvaney Sanford Heck (NV) Nadler Van Hollen Poe (TX) Simpson Woodall Williams Murphy (PA) Scalise Heck (WA) Napolitano Vargas Pompeo Slaughter Yarmuth Wilson (SC) Neugebauer Schock Hinojosa Neal Veasey Posey Smith (MO) Yoder Noem Schrader Wittman Holt Negrete McLeod Vela´ zquez Price (GA) Smith (NE) Yoho Nolan Schweikert Wolf Honda Pallone Wasserman Price (NC) Smith (NJ) Young (AK) Nugent Scott (VA) Womack Horsford Pascrell Schultz Rahall Smith (TX) Young (IN) Nunes Scott, Austin Woodall Hudson Pelosi Waters Olson Scott, David Yarmuth Huffman Perlmutter Waxman NOT VOTING—7 Owens Sessions Yoder Hunter Peters (CA) Welch Collins (GA) Miller, Gary Ryan (OH) Palazzo Shea-Porter Yoho Jackson Lee Peters (MI) Wilson (FL) LaMalfa Nunnelee Paulsen Shimkus Young (AK) McGovern Rangel Pearce Shuster Young (IN) NOES—276 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR NOT VOTING—9 Aderholt Davis, Danny Herrera Beutler Amash The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Bachus LaMalfa Nunnelee Davis, Rodney Higgins Bachmann There is 1 minute remaining. Collins (GA) McGovern Rangel Delaney Himes Bachus Gutie´rrez Miller, Gary Ryan (OH) DeLauro Holding Barletta DelBene Hoyer b 1847 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Barr Denham Huelskamp Barrow (GA) Dent Huizenga (MI) So the amendment was rejected. The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Barton DeSantis Hultgren The result of the vote was announced There is 1 minute remaining. Benishek DesJarlais Hurt as above recorded. Bentivolio Diaz-Balart Israel b 1843 Bilirakis Duffy Issa AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DUNCAN OF TENNESSEE So the amendment was rejected. Bishop (GA) Duncan (SC) Jenkins Bishop (NY) Duncan (TN) Johnson (OH) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The result of the vote was announced Bishop (UT) Ellmers Johnson, Sam business is the demand for a recorded as above recorded. Black Engel Jolly Blackburn Enyart Jones vote on the amendment offered by the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI Boustany Esty Jordan gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DUN- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Brady (TX) Farenthold Joyce CAN) on which further proceedings were business is the demand for a recorded Braley (IA) Farr Keating Bridenstine Fincher Kelly (IL) postponed and on which the noes pre- vote on the amendment offered by the Brooks (AL) Fleischmann Kelly (PA) vailed by voice vote. gentleman from California (Mr. Brooks (IN) Fleming Kind The Clerk will redesignate the GARAMENDI) on which further pro- Broun (GA) Flores King (IA) amendment. ceedings were postponed and on which Buchanan Forbes King (NY) Bucshon Fortenberry Kingston The Clerk redesignated the amend- the noes prevailed by voice vote. Burgess Foxx Kinzinger (IL) ment. Bustos Franks (AZ) Kirkpatrick The Clerk will redesignate the RECORDED VOTE Butterfield Frelinghuysen Kline amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Clerk redesignated the amend- Byrne Fudge Kuster Calvert Gabbard Labrador has been demanded. ment. Camp Gallego Lamborn A recorded vote was ordered. RECORDED VOTE Campbell Garcia Lance Cantor Garrett Lankford The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Capito Gerlach Larsen (WA) minute vote. has been demanded. Ca´ rdenas Gibbs Larson (CT) The vote was taken by electronic de- A recorded vote was ordered. Carter Gingrey (GA) Latham Chabot Gohmert Latta vice, and there were—ayes 119, noes 303, The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Chaffetz Goodlatte Lewis not voting 9, as follows: minute vote. Clarke (NY) Gosar Lipinski [Roll No. 305] The vote was taken by electronic de- Clyburn Gowdy LoBiondo AYES—119 vice, and there were—ayes 148, noes 276, Coble Granger Loebsack Cole Graves (GA) Long Amash Broun (GA) Culberson not voting 7, as follows: Collins (NY) Graves (MO) Lucas Bachmann Buchanan DeSantis [Roll No. 304] Conaway Green, Gene Luetkemeyer Barr Bucshon DesJarlais Connolly Griffin (AR) Lummis AYES—148 Barton Burgess Duncan (SC) Cook Griffith (VA) Marchant Bentivolio Byrne Duncan (TN) Amodei Brady (PA) Cassidy Cotton Grimm Marino Bilirakis Chabot Fleischmann Barber Brown (FL) Castor (FL) Courtney Guthrie Massie Bishop (UT) Chaffetz Fleming Bass Brownley (CA) Castro (TX) Cramer Hall Matheson Black Coble Forbes Beatty Capps Chu Crawford Harper McAllister Blackburn Coffman Foxx Becerra Capuano Cicilline Crenshaw Harris McCarthy (CA) Boustany Conyers Franks (AZ) Bera (CA) Carney Clark (MA) Cuellar Hartzler McCaul Brady (TX) Cotton Garrett Blumenauer Carson (IN) Clay Culberson Hastings (WA) McCollum Brooks (AL) Crenshaw Gibbs Bonamici Cartwright Cleaver Daines Hensarling McHenry

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5311 Gingrey (GA) Lummis Rokita Owens Rush Thornberry Mulvaney Royce Stockman Gohmert Massie Roskam Pallone Sa´ nchez, Linda Tiberi Palazzo Salmon Stutzman Gowdy McCarthy (CA) Rothfus Pascrell T. Tierney Price (GA) Sanford Williams Graves (GA) McClintock Royce Pastor (AZ) Sanchez, Loretta Tipton Rice (SC) Scalise Wilson (SC) Griffith (VA) McHenry Ryan (WI) Payne Sarbanes Titus Rohrabacher Schweikert Woodall Guthrie McIntyre Salmon Pearce Schakowsky Tonko Rokita Stewart Hanna McMorris Sanford Pelosi Schiff Tsongas NOES—358 Harper Rodgers Scalise Perlmutter Schneider Turner Heck (NV) Meadows Schweikert Peters (CA) Schock Upton Aderholt Ellmers Lewis Hensarling Messer Sensenbrenner Peters (MI) Schrader Valadao Amodei Engel Lipinski Holding Mica Sessions Peterson Schwartz Van Hollen Bachmann Enyart LoBiondo Pingree (ME) Scott (VA) Hudson Miller (FL) Shuster Vargas Bachus Eshoo Loebsack Pitts Scott, Austin Huelskamp Miller (MI) Smith (TX) Veasey Barber Esty Lofgren Huizenga (MI) Mulvaney Southerland Pocan Scott, David Vela Barletta Farenthold Lowenthal Hultgren Murphy (PA) Stewart Polis Serrano Vela´ zquez Barrow (GA) Farr Lowey Hurt Palazzo Stockman Posey Sewell (AL) Visclosky Barton Fattah Lucas Issa Paulsen Stutzman Price (NC) Shea-Porter Bass Fincher Luetkemeyer Wagner Johnson (OH) Perry Terry Quigley Sherman Beatty Fitzpatrick Lujan Grisham Walden Johnson, Sam Petri Walberg Rahall Shimkus Becerra Flores (NM) Walz Jones Pittenger Walorski Reed Simpson Benishek Forbes Luja´ n, Ben Ray Wasserman Jordan Poe (TX) Wenstrup Renacci Sinema Bera (CA) Fortenberry (NM) Schultz Kingston Pompeo Westmoreland Richmond Sires Bilirakis Foster Lummis Waters Kline Price (GA) Williams Rigell Slaughter Bishop (GA) Frankel (FL) Lynch Labrador Reichert Wilson (SC) Roby Smith (MO) Waxman Bishop (NY) Frelinghuysen Maffei Lamborn Ribble Wittman Rogers (AL) Smith (NE) Weber (TX) Blumenauer Fudge Maloney, Lance Rice (SC) Woodall Rogers (KY) Smith (NJ) Webster (FL) Bonamici Gabbard Carolyn Lankford Roe (TN) Yoho Rogers (MI) Smith (WA) Welch Boustany Gallego Maloney, Sean Long Rohrabacher Young (IN) Rooney Speier Whitfield Brady (PA) Garamendi Marchant Ros-Lehtinen Stivers Wilson (FL) Braley (IA) Garcia Marino NOES—303 Ross Swalwell (CA) Wolf Bridenstine Gardner Matheson Roybal-Allard Takano Womack Brooks (AL) Gerlach Matsui Aderholt Deutch Keating Ruiz Thompson (CA) Yarmuth Brooks (IN) Gibbs McAllister Amodei Diaz-Balart Kelly (IL) Runyan Thompson (MS) Yoder Brown (FL) Gibson McCarthy (NY) Bachus Dingell Kelly (PA) Ruppersberger Thompson (PA) Young (AK) Brownley (CA) Gingrey (GA) McCaul Barber Doggett Kennedy Buchanan Goodlatte McCollum Barletta Doyle Kildee NOT VOTING—9 Bucshon Gosar McDermott Barrow (GA) Duckworth Kilmer Cole LaMalfa Nunnelee Bustos Granger McIntyre Bass Duffy Kind Collins (GA) McGovern Rangel Butterfield Graves (MO) McKeon Beatty Edwards King (IA) Johnson (GA) Miller, Gary Ryan (OH) Calvert Grayson McKinley Becerra Ellison King (NY) Camp Green, Al McMorris Benishek Ellmers Kinzinger (IL) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Campbell Green, Gene Rodgers Bera (CA) Engel Kirkpatrick Cantor Griffin (AR) McNerney Bishop (GA) Enyart Kuster The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Capito Griffith (VA) Meehan Bishop (NY) Eshoo Langevin There is 1 minute remaining. Capps Grijalva Meeks Blumenauer Esty Larsen (WA) Capuano Grimm Meng Bonamici Farenthold Larson (CT) b 1851 Ca´ rdenas Guthrie Mica Brady (PA) Farr Latham Carney Gutie´rrez Michaud Braley (IA) Fattah Latta Mr. SOUTHERLAND changed his Carson (IN) Hahn Miller (MI) Bridenstine Fincher Lee (CA) vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Carter Hall Miller, George Brooks (IN) Fitzpatrick Levin So the amendment was rejected. Cartwright Hanabusa Moore Brown (FL) Flores Lewis Cassidy Hanna Moran Brownley (CA) Fortenberry Lipinski The result of the vote was announced Castor (FL) Harper Mullin Bustos Foster LoBiondo as above recorded. Castro (TX) Harris Murphy (FL) Butterfield Frankel (FL) Loebsack AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BROUN OF Chu Hartzler Murphy (PA) Calvert Frelinghuysen Lofgren Cicilline Hastings (WA) Nadler Camp Fudge Lowenthal GEORGIA Clark (MA) Heck (NV) Napolitano Campbell Gabbard Lowey The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Clarke (NY) Heck (WA) Neal Cantor Gallego Lucas business is the demand for a recorded Clay Herrera Beutler Negrete McLeod Capito Garamendi Luetkemeyer Cleaver Higgins Neugebauer Capps Garcia Lujan Grisham vote on the amendment offered by the Clyburn Himes Noem Capuano Gardner (NM) gentleman from Georgia (Mr. BROUN) Coble Hinojosa Nolan Ca´ rdenas Gerlach Luja´ n, Ben Ray on which further proceedings were Coffman Holt Nugent Carney Gibson (NM) postponed and on which the noes pre- Cohen Honda Nunes Carson (IN) Goodlatte Lynch Cole Horsford O’Rourke Carter Gosar Maffei vailed by voice vote. Collins (NY) Hoyer Olson Cartwright Granger Maloney, The Clerk will redesignate the Conaway Huelskamp Owens Cassidy Graves (MO) Carolyn amendment. Connolly Huffman Pallone Castor (FL) Grayson Maloney, Sean Conyers Hunter Pascrell Castro (TX) Green, Al Marchant The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cook Israel Pastor (AZ) Chu Green, Gene Marino ment. Cooper Jackson Lee Paulsen Cicilline Griffin (AR) Matheson RECORDED VOTE Costa Jeffries Payne Clark (MA) Grijalva Matsui Cotton Jenkins Pearce Clarke (NY) Grimm McAllister The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Courtney Johnson (GA) Pelosi Clay Gutie´rrez McCarthy (NY) has been demanded. Cramer Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter Cleaver Hahn McCaul A recorded vote was ordered. Crawford Jolly Perry Clyburn Hall McCollum Crenshaw Jones Peters (CA) Cohen Hanabusa McDermott The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Crowley Joyce Peters (MI) Collins (NY) Harris McKeon minute vote. Cuellar Keating Peterson Conaway Hartzler McKinley The vote was taken by electronic de- Culberson Kelly (IL) Petri Connolly Hastings (FL) McNerney vice, and there were—ayes 62, noes 358, Cummings Kelly (PA) Pingree (ME) Cook Hastings (WA) Meehan Daines Kennedy Pittenger Cooper Heck (WA) Meeks not voting 11, as follows: Davis (CA) Kildee Pitts Costa Herrera Beutler Meng [Roll No. 306] Davis, Danny Kilmer Pocan Courtney Higgins Michaud Davis, Rodney Kind Poe (TX) Cramer Himes Miller, George AYES—62 DeGette King (IA) Polis Crawford Hinojosa Moore Amash Fleischmann Issa Delaney King (NY) Pompeo Crowley Holt Moran Barr Fleming Johnson (OH) DeLauro Kingston Posey Cuellar Honda Mullin Bentivolio Foxx Johnson, Sam DelBene Kinzinger (IL) Price (NC) Cummings Horsford Murphy (FL) Bishop (UT) Franks (AZ) Jordan Denham Kirkpatrick Quigley Daines Hoyer Nadler Black Garrett Kaptur Dent Kline Rahall Davis (CA) Huffman Napolitano Blackburn Gohmert Labrador DesJarlais Kuster Reed Davis, Danny Hunter Neal Brady (TX) Gowdy Lamborn Deutch Lance Reichert Davis, Rodney Israel Negrete McLeod Broun (GA) Graves (GA) Long Diaz-Balart Langevin Renacci DeFazio Jackson Lee Neugebauer Burgess Hastings (FL) Massie Dingell Lankford Ribble DeGette Jeffries Noem Byrne Hensarling McCarthy (CA) Doggett Larson (CT) Richmond Delaney Jenkins Nolan Chabot Holding McClintock Doyle Latham Rigell DeLauro Johnson, E. B. Nugent Chaffetz Hudson McHenry Duckworth Latta Roby DelBene Jolly Nunes DeSantis Huizenga (MI) Meadows Duffy Lee (CA) Roe (TN) Denham Joyce O’Rourke Duncan (SC) Hultgren Messer Edwards Levin Rogers (AL) Dent Kaptur Olson Duncan (TN) Hurt Miller (FL)

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Renacci Scott, Austin Walberg Roybal-Allard Smith (MO) Walden Green, Al Maffei Sanchez, Loretta Ribble Sensenbrenner Walden Ruiz Smith (NE) Rice (SC) Sessions Walorski Walorski Green, Gene Maloney, Sarbanes Runyan Smith (NJ) Grijalva Carolyn Rigell Shimkus Walz Walz Schakowsky Ruppersberger Smith (TX) Gutie´rrez Maloney, Sean Roby Shuster Weber (TX) Wasserman Schiff Rush Smith (WA) Hahn Matheson Roe (TN) Simpson Webster (FL) Schultz Schneider Ryan (WI) Southerland Hanabusa Matsui Rogers (AL) Smith (MO) Wenstrup Sa´ nchez, Linda Speier Waters Hastings (FL) McCarthy (NY) Schwartz Rogers (KY) Smith (NE) Westmoreland T. Stivers Waxman Heck (WA) McCollum Scott (VA) Rogers (MI) Smith (NJ) Whitfield Sanchez, Loretta Swalwell (CA) Weber (TX) Higgins McDermott Scott, David Rohrabacher Smith (TX) Williams Sarbanes Takano Webster (FL) Himes McIntyre Serrano Rokita Southerland Wilson (SC) Schakowsky Terry Welch Hinojosa McNerney Sewell (AL) Rooney Stewart Wittman Schiff Thompson (CA) Wenstrup Holt Meeks Shea-Porter Ros-Lehtinen Stivers Wolf Schneider Thompson (MS) Westmoreland Honda Meng Sherman Roskam Stockman Womack Schock Thompson (PA) Whitfield Horsford Michaud Sinema Ross Stutzman Woodall Schrader Thornberry Wilson (FL) Hoyer Miller, George Sires Rothfus Terry Yoder Schwartz Tierney Wittman Huffman Moore Slaughter Royce Thompson (PA) Yoho Scott (VA) Tipton Wolf Israel Moran Smith (WA) Runyan Thornberry Young (AK) Scott, Austin Titus Womack Jackson Lee Murphy (FL) Speier Ryan (WI) Tiberi Young (IN) Scott, David Tonko Yarmuth Jeffries Nadler Swalwell (CA) Sensenbrenner NOT VOTING—10 Tsongas Yoder Johnson (GA) Napolitano Takano Serrano Turner Collins (GA) Larsen (WA) Rangel Yoho Johnson, E. B. Neal Thompson (CA) Sessions Upton Jones Negrete McLeod Conyers McGovern Ryan (OH) Young (AK) Thompson (MS) Sewell (AL) Valadao Kaptur Nolan Graves (GA) Miller, Gary Young (IN) Tierney Shea-Porter Van Hollen Keating O’Rourke LaMalfa Nunnelee Titus Kelly (IL) Owens Tonko NOT VOTING—11 Kennedy Pallone ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Tsongas Collins (GA) Larsen (WA) Rangel Kildee Pascrell The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Van Hollen DeFazio McGovern Ryan (OH) Kilmer Pastor (AZ) Vargas There is 1 minute remaining. Ellison Miller, Gary Tiberi Kind Payne LaMalfa Nunnelee Kirkpatrick Pelosi Veasey b 1900 Kuster Perlmutter Vela ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Langevin Peters (CA) Vela´ zquez So the amendment was rejected. The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Larson (CT) Peters (MI) Wasserman The result of the vote was announced Schultz There is 1 minute remaining. Lee (CA) Pingree (ME) as above recorded. Levin Pocan Waters Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Chairman, I 1854 Lewis Polis Waxman b Lipinski Price (NC) Welch move that the Committee do now rise. So the amendment was rejected. Loebsack Quigley Wilson (FL) The motion was agreed to. The result of the vote was announced Lofgren Rahall Yarmuth Accordingly, the Committee rose; as above recorded. and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. NOES—227 BISHOP of Utah) having assumed the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. DELAURO Aderholt Duncan (SC) Kelly (PA) chair, Mr. WOODALL, Acting Chair of The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Amash Ellmers King (IA) the Committee of the Whole House on business is the demand for a recorded Amodei Farenthold King (NY) Bachmann Fincher Kingston the state of the Union, reported that vote on the amendment offered by the Bachus Fitzpatrick Kinzinger (IL) that Committee, having had under con- gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Barletta Fleischmann Kline sideration the bill (H.R. 4800) making DELAURO) on which further proceedings Barr Fleming Labrador appropriations for Agriculture, Rural were postponed and on which the noes Benishek Flores Lamborn Bentivolio Forbes Lance Development, Food and Drug Adminis- prevailed by voice vote. Bilirakis Fortenberry Lankford tration, and Related Agencies pro- The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (UT) Foxx Latham grams for the fiscal year ending Sep- amendment. Black Franks (AZ) Latta Blackburn Frelinghuysen LoBiondo tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes, The Clerk redesignated the amend- Boustany Gardner Long had come to no resolution thereon. ment. Brady (TX) Garrett Lucas f RECORDED VOTE Bridenstine Gerlach Luetkemeyer Brooks (IN) Gibbs Lummis HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Broun (GA) Gingrey (GA) Marchant has been demanded. Buchanan Gohmert Marino Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I ask A recorded vote was ordered. Bucshon Goodlatte Massie unanimous consent that when the Burgess Gosar McAllister House adjourns today, it adjourn to The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Byrne Gowdy McCarthy (CA) minute vote. Calvert Granger McCaul meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. The vote was taken by electronic de- Camp Graves (MO) McClintock The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there vice, and there were—ayes 194, noes 227, Campbell Griffin (AR) McHenry objection to the request of the gen- Cantor Griffith (VA) McKeon not voting 10, as follows: Capito Grimm McKinley tleman from Alabama? [Roll No. 307] Carter Guthrie McMorris There was no objection. Cassidy Hall Rodgers f AYES—194 Chabot Hanna Meadows Barber Carney DeFazio Chaffetz Harper Meehan MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Barrow (GA) Carson (IN) DeGette Coble Harris Messer Barton Cartwright Delaney Coffman Hartzler Mica A further message from the Senate Bass Castor (FL) DeLauro Cole Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, an- Beatty Castro (TX) DelBene Collins (NY) Heck (NV) Miller (MI) nounced that the Senate has passed Becerra Chu Deutch Conaway Hensarling Mullin with amendments a bill of the House of Bera (CA) Cicilline Dingell Cook Herrera Beutler Mulvaney Bishop (GA) Clark (MA) Doggett Costa Holding Murphy (PA) the following title: Bishop (NY) Clarke (NY) Doyle Cotton Hudson Neugebauer H.R. 3230. An act making continuing appro- Blumenauer Clay Duckworth Cramer Huelskamp Noem priations during a Government shutdown to Bonamici Cleaver Duncan (TN) Crawford Huizenga (MI) Nugent provide pay and allowances to members of Brady (PA) Clyburn Edwards Crenshaw Hultgren Nunes the reserve components of the Armed Forces Braley (IA) Cohen Ellison Culberson Hunter Olson Brooks (AL) Connolly Engel Daines Hurt Palazzo who perform inactive-duty training during Brown (FL) Cooper Enyart Davis, Rodney Issa Paulsen such period. Brownley (CA) Courtney Eshoo Denham Jenkins Pearce f Bustos Crowley Esty Dent Johnson (OH) Perry Butterfield Cuellar Farr DeSantis Johnson, Sam Peterson UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS Capps Cummings Fattah DesJarlais Jolly Petri Capuano Davis (CA) Foster Diaz-Balart Jordan Pittenger (Mr. PERRY asked and was given Ca´ rdenas Davis, Danny Frankel (FL) Duffy Joyce Pitts permission to address the House for 1

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We want them to use it to necessary, yet they have not illus- and economic health. our benefit on the border to enforce trated a clear end of the jurisdiction The invasive Asian carp is more than border security. they seek. As a result, many are con- a nuisance. It is a danger to over 158 Between 2010 and 2012, the CBP flew cerned about the threat to private different species of fish and is threat- nearly 700 missions on behalf of other property rights, active land manage- ening Minnesota’s thriving tourism in- Federal, State, and local agencies. ment, agriculture, and energy develop- dustry, an industry that generates $11 They were not flying the border, in ment—especially in rural communities. billion in annual sales and supports other words. As a matter of fact, some Without direct input from stake- thousands of jobs. agencies have absolutely nothing to do holders and the legislative process, In addition to the economic impact, with border security, such as the U.S. these new regulations would cir- continued expansion of the Asian carp cumvent congressional approval, with Forest Service and the Minnesota De- into our waterways will mean less rec- partment of Natural Resources. limited transparency. Economists have suggested the EPA reational opportunities to enjoy Min- I have researched this issue, Mr. nesota’s beautiful lakes, rivers, and Speaker, and found no codified proce- has systematically underestimated the economic impact that may occur. waterways. dures for how DHS loans their drones Thankfully, Mr. Speaker, Congress out. Certainly, the use of drones for un- Counties across the country are concerned about losing control over their took action to help stop the spread of approved purposes is unacceptable and this invasive fish by passing legislation poses a myriad of civil liberty con- ability for local planning and fear additional mandates from Washington, requiring the closure of the Upper St. cerns, not to mention the fact that it Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, helping potentially abuses taxpayer dollars, with little guidance or economic incentives. prevent Asian carp from swimming up- Mr. Speaker. stream into Minnesota’s northern wa- We need to ensure proper oversight is Mr. Speaker, the American people elected the representatives of this body terways. conducted, civil liberties are upheld, to preside over the making of law. An While more can be done, Mr. Speaker, and taxpayer dollars aren’t squandered. agency cannot rule by fiat. to solve our problems with invasive f The American people deserve better. species, this provision is an important HONORING MASTER SERGEANT f step in preserving our aquatic eco- ALBERTO SANTIAGO systems. I would like to thank my col- CELEBRATING NEW JERSEY’S leagues in the Minnesota delegation for (Mr. GARCIA asked and was given 350TH ANNIVERSARY permission to address the House for 1 coming together on this issue. (Mr. HOLT asked and was given per- f minute and to revise and extend his re- mission to address the House for 1 marks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- TERRORIST ACTIVITY Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to marks.) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. honor U.S. Army Reserve Master Ser- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to MASSIE). Under the Speaker’s an- geant Alberto Santiago from Home- honor the State of New Jersey, which nounced policy of January 3, 2013, the stead, Florida, who has served our is celebrating her 350th anniversary gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) country with courage and honor for this year. is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- over 40 years. Tomorrow, I will introduce in the During his career, Master Sergeant ignee of the majority leader. House a resolution with all the mem- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, a great Santiago has deployed to Kuwait, Iraq, bers of the New Jersey House delega- Djibouti, Niger, Somalia, and many deal has been going on in the last 24 tion commemorating our State’s rich hours—a lot of surprises—which help other countries in the Horn of Africa heritage and this 350th anniversary and is a veteran of Operations Desert make life interesting. milestone. It is my understanding that Mr. Speaker, I want to call to atten- Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Desert Shield, Senator MENENDEZ will be introducing and New Dawn. tion, again, the human tragedy that a similar resolution. has arisen in Africa—and Nigeria spe- For his service, he received the Since its founding in the year 1664, cifically—as I was there at the end of Bronze Star, Kuwait Liberation Medal, New Jersey has played an instrumental last week for a couple of days meeting Iraq Campaign Medal, and the Combat role in the establishment of our coun- with some of the mothers of girls who Action Badge. Master Sergeant try, serving as the location of more were kidnapped. Santiago and his family have made tre- military engagements than any other There was an excellent story in The mendous sacrifices in the defense of colony and becoming the first State to Blaze done by Sara Carter today where our country. ratify the Bill of Rights. As Master Sergeant Santiago retires New Jersey authors and artists have she says: from the U.S. Army Reserve, I would forever enhanced our country’s cul- Precious and Hope—two girls’ names—ran like to honor his service and wish him tural landscape. Of course, the charm for their lives through the thick brush of the the best in all his future endeavors and Nigerian forest. They could feel their hearts of our State’s physical landscape and pounding, their bare feet scraped from the extend the thanks of a grateful Nation. shoreline cannot be overstated. rocks, and their legs throbbing from the f New Jersey has long served as a caul- thorns that penetrated their skin as they dron of innovation, supporting leading THE WATERS OF THE UNITED crawled low through the tangle to avoid de- scientists and innovators in the devel- tection. STATES RULE opment of groundbreaking tech- b 1915 (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania nologies and medicines. asked and was given permission to ad- I ask my colleagues to join me in They were running from the armed dress the House for 1 minute and to re- celebrating New Jersey’s history of in- Islamist fighters who had seized them and vise and extend his remarks.) novation, liberty, and diversity this approximately 300 other schoolgirls from Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. year and every year. what they had believed was the safety of Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the their boarding school in Chibok, Nigeria, in f one of the most brazen mass kidnappings in EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ pro- history. Only the night before, the two 15- posed regulation ‘‘the waters of the PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF ASIAN CARP year-olds had been sleeping peacefully. It United States rule.’’ was mid-April, and many of the girls had Undoubtedly, we all want and right- (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given chosen to try to stay cool by sleeping under- fully deserve clean water and healthy permission to address the House for 1 neath the night sky in only their shirts and

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They said she has had and Hope were taken by Boko Haram and tions that got back to the families so trouble doing a whole lot of anything about their against-all-odds escape the next they knew there was hope. but weeping and is in a deep, deep de- day while so many of their classmates re- The United States has no business pression for her friends. main missing. going to war in Nigeria—we should Mr. Speaker, I do believe it is true— I have met those girls, Mr. Speaker, not—but there are things that could be to whom much is given, of them much and they are precious, hopeful girls, done without declaring war on a coun- will be required. We have been blessed but their hearts have been quite bro- try when you find out that there is like no nation in the history of the ken. Even though they have escaped, such a pervasive evil as Boko Haram, world. Now, in one of the ways you pro- they have had many nightmares when as al Qaeda, as radical Islam that vide hope—and it is throughout the they have lain down, because they have wants to wipe the United States off the Book of Proverbs, throughout the realized that what happened to them is map and doesn’t mind killing, repeat- Bible, itself—government is supposed happening to their friends every day. edly raping young girls, burning to show impartiality and take care of I did ask one of the pastors from churches, burning homes, terrorizing those within its country. Chibok, whom I met there—who was people all because they had this sick, Some wonder, Well, gee. Aren’t we trying to assist the families, the moth- perverted idea that their god thinks supposed to help our neighbors? Neigh- ers and the three girls who had es- that is good fun. It is time for mod- bors could be from other countries. caped—what happened to the men? erate Muslims to stand up and to stand That is absolutely correct. As individ- What happened to the fathers? I was for the god they believe in. That would uals, we are supposed to help our told that so many of them feel so help- give even more hope. neighbors, and our neighbors can be I took some pictures while I was less and that they feel so guilty be- from other countries, but there is a there. I wasn’t sure it was a good idea, cause now they don’t even know where sworn obligation of government to help but they said this is part of providing their girls are, but they know what is protect and keep the people safe within hope that somebody will take this to happening to them every day, and they the country’s borders. America and that others will under- One of the reasons that it is helpful can’t stand the thought of what is hap- stand, and then if they could see pic- in a government role to reach out to pening to their daughters every day tures of its being presented in Con- people and give them hope to defeat and what they know is happening. gress, that that would add even more their enemies and to stand up to their Many of the fathers don’t feel worthy hope and would help good people to rise enemies is that, as President Bush used to be sleeping in their own homes, so up who have been victims for so long. to say, I would much rather fight our they have gone into the bush to sleep, America doesn’t have to fight enemies somewhere else instead of to be there while their daughters are everybody’s war, but they certainly around our own homes. I would think suffering at the hands of these radical have to do more than a hashtag and a that, as has been done in different Islamists who think, somehow, they Twitter. 43 and Twitters, as we saw, places around the world, we can go to serve a god who thinks it is cute and it were not sufficient to stop Putin from war, but you send a little help. For is funny, as one leader was laughing, invading the Crimea. Hashtags and heaven’s sake, in Libya, when we knew talking about the sexual slavery of the Twitters were not sufficient to keep there were rebels who were supported girls and that they should be sold into Boko Haram leaders from laughing at by al Qaeda, we ended up having some sexual slavery. the sexual and horrible abuse of young kind of operation to send weapons in— It is just sheer evil. girls who were kidnapped from school— getting weapons to people we knew in- I understand that moderate Muslims girls they are still holding. At least do not approve of this activity. I met cluded al Qaeda. President Clinton was willing to send a I have been wondering: How many of and was with some moderate Muslims missile from time to time to try to those weapons were being bandied in Nigeria who understand how appall- send a message. In this administration, about the night Chris Stevens, Sean ing and outrageous this activity is, but we have sent hashtags instead. It Smith, Ty Woods, and Glen Doherty it is time moderate Muslims around doesn’t provide a whole lot of hope. were killed? the world actually stood up to the rad- They don’t follow Twitter in the jun- Yet we have nations that are friendly ical Islam that is doing so much dam- gles of Nigeria. nations, that we know are not evil, are age in this world and is purveying so Mr. Speaker, these are many of the not possessed by evil, but are wanting much evil. It is time they stood up. mothers of the girls who were kid- to fight evil—radical Islam—that is a Counselors told me that they have napped by the radical Islamist group threat to people in this country. Any- had so much trouble in trying to help Boko Haram. They were anxious, actu- where radical Islam exists, it exists these mothers because they are so dis- ally, to have a picture taken so that with the belief that there should be a traught, and what they have been told people could actually see and they worldwide caliphate and that everyone, over and over and over again is that wouldn’t be forgotten. The faces of the particularly in the Great Satan of nobody cares; and if America ever came minor girls have been blurred out. This America, should be destroyed or sub- up, it was made clear that nobody in woman here, Mr. Speaker, had two jugated or, at the very best, made to America cares and that they were cer- daughters who were kidnapped. She pay a tax for the right to exist in an- tainly not going to come. So it has had great difficulty in talking about other religion within Muslim country— been very rough for them. I got an what happened the night they were if not killed or wiped out altogether. email today from one of the principals kidnapped without falling to the floor of the NGO unlikely heroes who is and weeping bitterly. Their pastor over b 1930 helping the families and the girls who here on the far right is a devout Chris- I certainly won’t forget those fami- have been able to escape so far, and she tian leader and is doing all he can to lies in Nigeria. It is startling to think said even just one person from America help the victims’ families. how much could be helped by doing coming has opened the doors to their This is that mother, Mr. Speaker, something more than Twitter. That is having hope. and the pastor. The counselor said just no substitute for a foreign policy. Now, if one lowly, bald-headed guy having someone come from the United Our moderate Muslim friends, our from east Texas, just by going over and States, put an arm around them, hug, international atheist friends, our meeting with these women and chil- and hold a hand has changed the out- Christian friends, they feel like we dren and meeting with the pastors and look. Imagine what would happen if the ought to stand up against evil that ul- counselors, could provide hope suffi- authority of our administration did timately would be a threat to us. cient to open the doors to so many something besides Twitter. I think people should not forget that more who have been victims—who The pastor is a sweetheart of a man. the Taliban was defeated within a mat- thought it was hopeless and nobody He seemed so grateful. He said he knew ter of short months in Afghanistan,

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We are tak- There are ways to fight evil without The problem is, you have to stop the ing care of them. going to war. But if you are not going humanitarian crisis by continuing to Here is another article, though, from to fight, for our soldiers, for our mili- lure people into the United States by Houston. ‘‘Breitbart Announces Border tary members’ sake, don’t leave them saying the United States law is United Security and Public Corruption Tip stranded telling them to hold what States law. Line’’: they got when it may include IEDs. Each of us in the Federal Govern- The U.S. Border Patrol has been over- The lesson from Vietnam should have ment, Congress, and the administra- whelmed. The Federal Government is releas- been, we are not going to send our mili- tion, we have taken an oath to support ing thousands of illegal immigrants per tary anywhere that we don’t give them and defend our Constitution, which week. all of the weapons they need to fight, means we follow our Federal laws, The information Washington, D.C., shares to win, and come home. which means you have got to come into about the border with the American people is the United States legally. often at odds with reality in the region, and We are not, never have been empire scores of foreign children were found to be builders. Never have been. That is why Some estimate that maybe a billion, billion and a half people want to come packed into holding cells on U.S. soil. the people in France still speak Breitbart News has reported a near-steady French. In Germany they speak Ger- into the United States. That would stream of Mexican cartel activity and crimi- man. In Italy they speak Italian, be- overwhelm, destroy the United States. nal efforts across the United States, reported cause we have never been about build- We have an obligation to make sure we on a plethora of corrupted U.S. officials and ing an empire. We have been about lib- bring people in in a rational, method- law enforcement along or near the U.S.-Mex- erty, freedom. ical way so that we don’t destroy this ico border, and reported countless tales of We want to be left alone, but when great nation. human suffering due to an often wide open and unsecured border. evil raises its head, it is time to speak So it seems to be a bit hypocritical for countries that don’t allow near as Breitbart Texas is introducing a new tip up. line for Border Patrol agents, Customs and But the only way a nation can re- many people in to their countries as we do, percentagewise or otherwise, to Border Protection officers, other law en- main a nation very long and be effec- forcement, and other citizens to expose the tive, without giving way to complete complain about unfair U.S. immigra- reality of conditions along the U.S. Mexico tion laws. corruption or chaos, is if the rule of border. Well, there are some things that cer- law is observed impartially, across the ‘‘The new tip line is for law enforcement or tainly need to be reformed, and we board. anyone who wants to speak out on discrep- could get that done immediately once ancies between what Washington, D.C., is And you can’t have a law-abiding, ef- the President ever gets around to se- saying and what is actually occurring on the fective nation where there are immi- curing the border. ground.’’ gration laws that say, here is the proc- But we have got to get back to fol- Breitbart Texas Managing Director Bran- ess you must go through in order to get lowing the law, to enforcing the law, or don Darby said: ‘‘Whether you know of Mexi- into our country. Over a million people we are going to lose the country. With can cartel-related corruption occurring on a year go through that legal process, U.S. soil, people or government officials what is happening on our southern bor- helping human trafficking, foreign children and more millions are standing in line der, with what it is happening with the to go through that process. being kept in horrible conditions or ex- lawlessness in this city, people not ploited, or simply feel the moral obligation All they see and hear is that America only refusing to follow the law and fol- to tell Americans what is really occurring in is no longer a nation of laws. America low their oath, but actually coming up the region, this tip line is for you.’’ now just lets anybody come in who with ways to encourage people to come ‘‘We are competent and able to handle and comes. And we ignore the law. We be- violate our law even more by the thou- research these matters,’’ Darby said. ‘‘Any- come as a temporary Third World na- sands. one can call in and email with information, tion, saying we are going to ignore the Here’s another article from an El and we will do all we can to investigate and get the word out.’’ laws that have helped make us the Salvador newspaper from June 5: ‘‘Ex- greatest nation in the world. tension of Suspension of Student De- The tip line number, the article says, I still haven’t heard from this admin- portation.’’ So, the article here is mak- is 877–204–2033. Breitbart Texas Man- istration any explanation as to why ing clear, yes, some came into the aging Director Brandon Darby can be they might think that unaccompanied United States illegally, but the Presi- reached. Somebody is trying to make a minors under 18 are flocking to our dent is suspending enforcement of the difference. border like never before. laws he is sworn to uphold. So then here is a story from The As I have explained, Mr. Speaker, be- He just did it by fiat. He announced Washington Times by Cheryl Chumley: fore, when the word spreads through it. So is it spoken, so is it written, so ‘‘Border Agents Warn of Chicken Pox, Central America, South America that shall it be. MRSA, Staph From Illegal Child Cross- if you just come to America, we are not That is what happens in a monarchy. ings.’’ Border patrol agents who have sending anybody home, and story after That is not supposed to happen here. already experienced scabies infestation story says that people come and they And if our friends down the other end from illegal border crossers now fear get word back home, we came, and sure of the hall in the Senate would stand that thousands of children who are enough, they are not sending people with us, we could get back to observing sweeping into the United States are home. the Constitution and protect the con- bringing a host of new diseases and ail- For those in the administration who stitutional powers that are afforded to ments of even more serious nature. are not stupid, but are ignorant of Congress and not to the other end here ‘‘We are starting to see chicken pox, what is going on, here is an article, of Pennsylvania Avenue. MRSA, staph infections. We are start- translated from an El Salvadoran It is time to stand up. And perhaps, if ing to see different viruses,’’ said Rio newspaper dated June 7. The headline, people in this administration were not Grande Valley Border Patrol Agent Mr. Speaker, is: ‘‘USA Will Give Legal so busy luring people in by their words Chris Cabrera. Assistance to Children Migrating and actions, luring them to violating Meanwhile, agents are still fighting Alone.’’ U.S. law, then maybe they would have off the scabies, a highly contagious Well, that is incentive. Wow. It is more time to send more than a Twitter skin disease that causes massive really true. The newspaper said if you to evil radical Islamists wreaking itching due to burrowing mites. can just get your kids to the United havoc around the world that will ulti- The article goes on: ‘‘We have an ob- States, the U.S. Government will give mately end up on our doorstep because ligation to our oath to this country, to them legal assistance. they still consider us the Great Satan. those we are supposed to provide a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5316 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 common defense for, and it is pretty Bowe Bergdahl Swap Would Rejoin Defense Secretary Hagel, on Wednesday, tragic what it happening now.’’ Taliban,’’ from Julian Barnes, dated sought to ease concerns about the controver- Here is a situation report from June 10, from Washington. sial swap of five hardened Taliban leaders for Thursday, May 29, RGV Sector Unified Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, but under pressure Before the U.S. transferred five Afghan from lawmakers, acknowledged that the ad- Coordination Group, EOC, and it goes Taliban detainees to secure the freedom of ministration mishandled the announcement. through numbers, UACs, unaccom- Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, American intel- ‘‘We didn’t handle some of this right,’’ panied children, running through num- ligence officials predicted that two of the Hagel admitted to the House Armed Services bers of kids coming into the country il- men would return to senior positions with Committee, toward the end of the first pub- the militant group, according to U.S. offi- lic hearing on the prisoner exchange. legally. cials. Then as U.S. District Judge Andrew The hearing lasted more than 5 hours, as The classified assessment, a consensus of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle Hanen has reported, the Department of spy agencies compiled during the prisoner- voiced concerns about the trade—while some Homeland Security has been engaging swap deliberations, said two others of the also accused Republicans of exaggerating the in human trafficking. five were likely to assume active roles with- security threats. in the Taliban, while only one of the five re- It is unfortunate that names aren’t b 1945 leased detainees was considered likely to end mentioned as to who said Republicans Come into the country, we will take active participation in the group’s effort to were exaggerating the security threats you to your parents, even if they are il- undermine the elected government of Af- because, Mr. Speaker, when Americans legally here. Leave your aunt, uncle, ghanistan. are killed because of this ill-advised family. Come with human traffickers Make no mistake—it is not here in swap, we need to be able to come back to the United States, and we will get this article—but these people do not just believe in being hostile to the Gov- to the floor and say: these are the peo- you to wherever your parents will be. If ple that thought it was exaggerated to you are coming and your parents are ernment of Afghanistan. They consider the United States the Great Satan. say that releasing murderous, evil not with you, and they are not in the thugs who hate America was not going United States, hey, we will find some- While this is going on and we are releasing terrorists, who will ultimately to come back to bite us and cost Amer- body to take care of you. ican lives. That is not the message that is lit- kill Americans—and mark my words, there will be Americans who die unnec- This other article, all of this going erally being sent out by this adminis- on at the same time, ‘‘U.S. Watches As tration, but that is certainly the mes- essarily because of the release of these murderous thugs. Iraq Speeds Toward Disaster.’’ sage that is being communicated by Fighters for the al Qaeda-linked Islamic our actions. As a result, the number of For anyone who says, well, you know, they didn’t technically stab any- State of Iraq and Syria took Mosul today, what this human smuggling report giving the militant group control of Iraq’s says cause illegal alien apprehensions body or actually cut off their heads— second largest city and setting the country by southwest border sector shows to be they believe, they are complicit, they on a path toward chaos. skyrocketing, skyrocketing. support, they assist, and under every ISIS militants already control Fallujah, a State’s law, I am aware of—and every city that American Marines took in 2004 in It is incredible the number of people what was the bloodiest battle of the Iraq that are now flooding into the United Federal law—that makes them a principal. That makes them guilty of the war. Now, with both Mosul and Fallujah States because they have heard nobody under their control, nearly half of Iraq is in is following their oath with this admin- crime, itself. the grips of a group that is a formal affiliate I would think, under the logic of istration. They are not enforcing the of a terrorist group. those who say, well, we don’t think law. They have become like our coun- Equally troubling are the circumstances they actually murdered somebody, try, basically. They are ignoring the under which the city fell. Iraqi security per- themselves—well, under that scenario, sonnel simply abandoned their posts, accord- law. It is great. Come on now. ing to reports. Here’s a sitrep report from 9 June, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s admission It sounded like the Bush administra- 1600 hours, regarding unaccompanied that he planned 9/11/2001 and that he tion had teed up a security forces children, the UC influx. It reports, Mr. glorifies Allah if he has terrorized agreement—sometimes called SFA— Speaker, for the entire month of May, Americans, he is not really a murderer with Iraq, could have gone ahead and there were 5,595 children screened by because he didn’t actually fly the plane in that killed them himself. He just signed it, but thought—because this is the Border Patrol, but just in the first the way George W. Bush thinks—even 8 days of June, there had been 6,956 planned it and made sure that it was carried out. That is some pretty weak though he is a Republican and a Demo- children screened by the Border Patrol. crat was coming in, like his father, he As I understand it, May was far bigger reasoning. This is going to cost American lives, feels like: I will do something nice. I than April, and April was bigger than letting these five Taliban go. will leave this teed up. He can come in, March. There was a bill that my friend from sign it, get a lot of credit. It will help I mean, this is increasing because the California, DANA ROHRABACHER, filed— him start off a good Presidency. administration has not gotten serious some of us signed onto—that would Well, guess what, it didn’t work out. about abiding by its oath, by not pro- have prevented the executive branch It turns out Bush should have gone viding a common defense, not enforc- from taking any action to release four ahead and signed the agreement. Be- ing our borders, not enforcing our im- of these five that were released. That is cause of the mishandling by this ad- migration laws. how serious we took it, but the admin- ministration, now all of those precious A Nation that refuses to enforce such istration seems to think: hey, it was a American lives and the blood that was important laws is going to find that, good deal, we made a good deal. shed at Mosul and Fallujah now has when it gets around to deciding the Na- Well, it wasn’t a good deal. You can’t radical Islamists back standing on tion is at risk, it will find that it is release people who have engaged in evil those spots where the blood was shed. quite possibly too late. this serious, who have not recanted It is time for what in east Texas is Instead of being concerned about fol- their evil, who want to go back and called common sense and here in Wash- lowing an oath, enforcing immigration commit atrocities against nonradical ington is just sense because it isn’t laws, making sure that people have Islamists—whether moderate Muslims, common. It is time for us to listen to filled out the proper documents, gotten but especially Christians and Jews— the American people, to read the law a visa legally—properly—coming in the and not expect that to come back on and follow it, to keep our oaths to the proper way, we had many officials who you and hurt you. American people because a failure to were brought in, made aware of this This is an article from FOX News, be vigilant costs liberty. Bergdahl swap, except for the people published June 11, today, ‘‘Hagel ad- I still think, Mr. Speaker, because to the law required to be told—yes, the mits administration mishandled as- whom much is given—which is the Members of Congress—the lawlessness pects of Taliban swap.’’ You think? United States, given more than any na- goes on. We have got to stand up and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrives on tion in history—of them, much is re- say enough is enough. Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June quired. This is an article under U.S. news ti- 11, 2014, to testify before the House Armed As we allow lawlessness to continue tled, ‘‘Officials Predicted Detainees in Services Committee. on our borders here in Washington

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Nos. 91- suffer for its negligent and intentional Carolina [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0787; FRL-9911- 330, 120-2;135-129] (RIN 2120-AK47) received neglect in following the law that has 12-OAR] received May 21, 2014, pursuant to 5 May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. made us so great. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- To those who want to descend to ergy and Commerce. tation and Infrastructure. Third World status, this is how you do 5916. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 5928. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- it: you just stop following your own Legislative Affairs, Department of Homeland cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Security, transmitting Transmittal No. laws, you start ruling by how you feel mitting the Department’s final rule — Prohi- DDTC 14-048, pursuant to the reporting re- bition Against Certain Flights in Simferopol about things, instead of what the law quirements of Section 36(c) of the Arms Ex- (UKFV) Flight Information Region (FIR) says. port Control Act; to the Committee on For- [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0225; Amdt. No. 91-331] We have an oath to do better. We eign Affairs. (RIN: 2120-AK50) received May 12, 2014, pursu- have an obligation to the past genera- 5917. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tions who have sacrificed the last full Legislative Affairs, Department of State, on Transportation and Infrastructure. measure of devotion, as Lincoln said, transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 14-034, 5929. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- pursuant to the reporting requirements of and our failure will cause future gen- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- erations to rise up and curse our names Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes if we don’t start forcing people to fol- 5918. A letter from the Acting Assistant [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0829; Directorate low the law. Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department Identifier 2013-NM-085-AD; Amendment 39- Mr. Speaker, tonight, I yield back of State, transmitting Transmittal No. 17814; AD 2014-06-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received the balance of my time with a broken DDTC 14-012, pursuant to the reporting re- May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. quirements of Section 36(c) of the Arms Ex- heart. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- port Control Act; to the Committee on For- tation and Infrastructure. f eign Affairs. 5930. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 5919. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, SENATE CONCURRENT cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 14-037, RESOLUTION worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes pursuant to the reporting requirements of [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0363; Directorate A concurrent resolution of the Sen- Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Identifier 2013-NM-031-AD; Amendment 39- ate of the following title was taken Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. from the Speaker’s table and, under 5920. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 17769; AD 2014-04-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received the rule, referred as follows: Legislative Affairs, Department of State, May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- S. Con. Res. 37. Concurrent resolution au- transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 14-016, pursuant to the reporting requirements of tation and Infrastructure. thorizing the use of the rotunda of the 5931. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control United States Capitol in commemoration of cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold medal Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 5921. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ceremony; to the Committee on House Ad- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, worthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher, ministration. transmitting notification of the determina- Segelflugzeugbau Gliders [Docket No.: FAA- f tion of a waiver under Subsection 402(d)(1) of 2014-0019; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-045- the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Belarus; AD; Amendment 39-17811; AD 2014-06-07] (RIN: ADJOURNMENT to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 2120-AA64) received May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5922. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I move Transportation and Infrastructure. that the House do now adjourn. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a determination and certifi- 5932. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- The motion was agreed to; accord- cation pursuant to the National Defense Au- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- ingly (at 7 o’clock and 58 minutes thorization Act of FY 2012; to the Committee mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- p.m.), under its previous order, the on Foreign Affairs. worthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de House adjourned until tomorrow, 5923. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Transport Regional Airplanes [Docket No.: Thursday, June 12, 2014, at 9 a.m. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, FAA-2013-0975; Directorate Identifier 2013- transmitting certification to Congress re- NM-082-AD; Amendment 39-17813; AD 2014-06- f garding the Incidental Capture of Sea Tur- 09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, tles in Commercial Shrimping Operations, pursuant to Public Law 101-162, section mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ETC. 609(b); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ture. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive 5924. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 5933. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- communications were taken from the cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: mitting the Department’s final rule — Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; worthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Air- 5913. A letter from the Director, Regu- Traverse City, MI [Docket No.: FAA-2013- planes [Docket No.: FAA-32013-0419; Direc- latory Management Division, Environmental 0175; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-12] re- torate Identifier 2012-NM-129-AD; Amend- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ceived May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment 39-17800; AD 2014-05-28] (RIN: 2120-AA64) cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- received May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Implementation Plans; Kentucky; Stage II tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Requirements for Hertz Corporation facility 5925. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation and Infrastructure. at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Inter- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 5934. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- national Airport in Boone County [EPA-R04- mitting the Department’s final rule — cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- OAR-203-0794; FRL-9911-24 Region-4] received Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- May 21, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutsch- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments land Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines [Docket Commerce. [Docket No.: 30952; Amdt. No 3585] received No.: FAA-2006-24777; Directorate Identifier 5914. A letter from the Director, Regu- May 21, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2006-NE-19-AD; Amendment 39-17809; AD 2014- latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 06-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 12, 2014, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cy’s final rule — Revision to the Washington 5926. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- State Implementation Plan; Update to the cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- ture. Solid Fuel Burning Devices Regulations mitting the Department’s final rule — IFR 5935. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- [EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0707; FRL-9910-54 Region- Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 10] received May 8, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: 30958; Amdt. No. 513] received mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutsch- Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- land Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines [Docket 5915. A letter from the Director, Regu- tation and Infrastructure. No.: FAA-2012-1202; Directorate Identifier latory Management Division, Environmental 5927. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2012-NE-38-AD; Amendment 39-17816; AD 2014- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 07-02] received May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:43 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\H11JN4.REC H11JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 11, 2014 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. H.R. 4841. A bill to improve the access of Transportation and Infrastructure. COHEN, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia): veterans to medical services from the De- 5936. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- H.R. 4835. A bill to amend title 11 of the partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- United States Code to stop abusive student purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- loan collection practices in bankruptcy fairs, and in addition to the Committees on worthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. cases; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Oversight and Government Reform, and the Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0674; Direc- By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and Budget, for a period to be subsequently de- torate Identifier 2012-NM-217-AD; Amend- Mr. WOLF): termined by the Speaker, in each case for ment 39-17817; AD 2014-07-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) H.R. 4836. A bill to prohibit the transfer of consideration of such provisions as fall with- received May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. unprivileged enemy belligerents to the in the jurisdiction of the committee con- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- United States, and for other purposes; to the cerned. tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Armed Services. By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of 5937. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- By Mr. REICHERT (for himself, Mr. New York (for herself and Mr. SMITH cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- KIND, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. of New Jersey): mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- PAULSEN, Mr. NEAL, Mr. PASCRELL, H.R. 4842. A bill to amend the Securities worthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Air- and Mr. BLUMENAUER): Exchange Act of 1934 to require certain com- planes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-1069; Direc- H.R. 4837. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- panies to disclose information describing torate Identifier 2013-NM-197-AD; Amend- enue Code of 1986 and the Small Business Act any measures the company has taken to identify and address conditions of forced ment 39-17827; AD 2014-08-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) to expand the availability of employee stock labor, slavery, human trafficking, and the received May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ownership plans in S corporations, and for worst forms of child labor within the com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Commit- pany’s supply chains; to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. tees on Education and the Workforce, and Financial Services, and in addition to the 5938. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Small Business, for a period to be subse- Committee on Education and the Workforce, cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- quently determined by the Speaker, in each for a period to be subsequently determined mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- case for consideration of such provisions as by the Speaker, in each case for consider- worthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Tur- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- boshaft Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2007-27009; concerned. risdiction of the committee concerned. Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-02-AD; By Mr. FATTAH (for himself, Mr. By Ms. MCCOLLUM (for herself, Mr. Amendment 39-17820; AD 2014-07-06] (RIN: BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. KELLY of COLE, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New 2120-AA64) received May 12, 2014, pursuant to Pennsylvania, Mr. PERRY, Mr. Mexico, Mr. ISSA, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. GER- KLINE, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. YOUNG of Transportation and Infrastructure. LACH, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Alaska, Mr. HUFFMAN, and Mr. KIND): 5939. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. MARINO, Mr. H.R. 4843. A bill to amend title XVIII of the cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- BARLETTA, Mr. ROTHFUS, Ms. Social Security Act to provide for a limita- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- SCHWARTZ, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. DENT, Mr. tion under the Medicare program on charges worthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. PITTS, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, and Mr. for contract health services provided to Indi- Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0865; Direc- MURPHY of Pennsylvania): ans by Medicare providers of services and torate Identifier 2012-NM-199-AD; Amend- H.R. 4838. A bill to redesignate the railroad suppliers; to the Committee on Energy and ment 39-17819; AD 2014-07-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) station located at 2955 Market Street in Commerce, and in addition to the Commit- received May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commonly tees on Ways and Means, and Natural Re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- known as ‘‘30th Street Station’’, as the ’’Wil- sources, for a period to be subsequently de- tation and Infrastructure. liam H. Gray III 30th Street Station‘‘; to the termined by the Speaker, in each case for 5940. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Committee on Transportation and Infra- consideration of such provisions as fall with- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- structure. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas (for him- cerned. worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes self, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. By Mr. MULLIN: [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0668; Directorate H.R. 4844. A bill to take certain property in HONDA, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE Identifier 2013-NM-017-AD; Amendment 39- McIntosh County, Oklahoma, into trust for JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. LEE of Cali- 17826; AD 2014-08-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, fornia, Ms. NORTON, Ms. BASS, Mr. May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and for other purposes; to the Committee on BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mrs. tation and Infrastructure. By Mr. NUNES (for himself and Mr. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. CLARKE of New 5941. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- CROWLEY): York, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- H.R. 4845. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- CUMMINGS, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Il- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- enue Code of 1986 to make permanent the de- linois, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutsch- duction for mortgage insurance premiums; JACKSON LEE, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. land Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines [Docket to the Committee on Ways and Means. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. KELLY of Il- No.: FAA-2013-0884; Directorate Identifier By Mr. POLIS: linois, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. 2013-NE-31-AD; Amendment 39-17829; AD 2014- H.R. 4846. A bill to adjust the boundary of PAYNE, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. RUSH, Mr. 08-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 12, 2014, the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. THOMP- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- SON of Mississippi, Mr. VEASEY, Ms. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ural Resources. WATERS, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. ture. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- BROWN of Florida, and Mr. RICH- self, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. SALMON, and Mr. f MOND): JOHNSON of Georgia): H.R. 4839. A bill to amend the Fair Labor PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 4847. A bill to facilitate effective re- Standards Act to provide for the calculation search on and treatment of neglected trop- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public of the minimum wage based on the Federal ical diseases through coordinated domestic bills and resolutions of the following poverty threshold for a family of 4, as deter- and international efforts; to the Committee titles were introduced and severally re- mined by the Bureau of the Census; to the on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to Committee on Education and the Workforce. ferred, as follows: the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Fi- By Mr. ISRAEL: nancial Services, for a period to be subse- By Mr. PETRI (for himself and Ms. H.R. 4840. A bill to amend title II of the So- quently determined by the Speaker, in each NORTON) (both by request): cial Security Act to preclude use of the so- case for consideration of such provisions as H.R. 4834. A bill to authorize highway in- cial security account number on Govern- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee frastructure and safety, transit, motor car- ment-issued identification cards issued in concerned. rier, rail, and other surface transportation connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and By Mr. DEFAZIO: programs, and for other purposes; to the SCHIP benefits, and for other purposes; to H.R. 4848. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Committee on Ways and Means, and in enue Code of 1986 to repeal the gas tax and structure, and in addition to the Committees addition to the Committee on Energy and rebuild our roads and bridges; to the Com- on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Commerce, for a period to be subsequently mittee on Ways and Means. Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Re- determined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. DELANEY: sources, Oversight and Government Reform, consideration of such provisions as fall with- H. Con. Res. 101. Concurrent resolution ex- the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be sub- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- pressing the sense of Congress that Warren sequently determined by the Speaker, in cerned. Weinstein should be returned home to his each case for consideration of such provi- By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK (for herself, family; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. BARBER, Mr. GRI- By Mrs. CAPITO (for herself, Ms. committee concerned. JALVA, and Mr. PASTOR of Arizona): EDWARDS, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. FUDGE,

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Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Ms. MATSUI, By Mr. ISRAEL H.R. 713: Mr. KENNEDY. and Mrs. NOEM): H.R. 4840 H.R. 778: Mr. JONES. H. Res. 619. A resolution recognizing that Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 920: Mr. GIBSON. cardiovascular disease continues to be an lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1030: Mr. LOEBSACK. overwhelming threat to women’s health and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United H.R. 1084: Ms. KAPTUR. the importance of providing basic, preven- States Constitution H.R. 1252: Mr. JOYCE and Mr. PETERS of tive heart screenings to women wherever By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK California. they seek primary care; to the Committee on H.R. 4841 H.R. 1309: Mrs. BLACK. Energy and Commerce. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1362: Mr. TAKANO. By Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1462: Mr. LOWENTHAL. SALMON, and Mr. SIRES): Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, ‘‘The Con- H.R. 1507: Mr. MCNERNEY and Mr. COBLE. H. Res. 620. A resolution expressing the gress shall have Power To make all Laws H.R. 1563: Ms. KAPTUR and Mr. GRIFFITH of sense of the House of Representatives that which shall be necessary and proper for car- Virginia. the Government of Mexico should imme- rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, H.R. 1728: Ms. SCHWARTZ. diately release United States Marine Sgt. and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- H.R. 1750: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- Andrew Tahmooressi and provide for his tion in the Government of the United States, ico and Mr. JOYCE. swift return to the United States so Sgt. or in any Department or Officer thereof’’ H.R. 1755: Mr. LOBIONDO. Tahmooressi can receive the appropriate By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H.R. 1771: Mr. MULLIN. medical assistance for his medical condition; New York H.R. 1830: Mr. QUIGLEY and Mr. TIPTON. to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 4842 H.R. 1851: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. By Mr. SCALISE (for himself and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1920: Ms. DUCKWORTH. POE of Texas): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1979: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and H. Res. 621. A resolution reaffirming the Amendment 13 to the U.S. Constitution— Ms. SCHWARTZ. commitment of the House of Representatives Abolition of Slavery ‘‘Neither slavery nor in- H.R. 2084: Mr. SMITH of Missouri and Mr. to the First Amendment to the Constitution voluntary servitude, except as a punishment GARDNER. and the vital freedom of speech protections for crime whereof the party shall have been H.R. 2130: Ms. BASS. it provides for Americans; to the Committee duly convicted, shall exist within the United H.R. 2146: Mr. PETERS of California. on the Judiciary. States, or any place subject to their jurisdic- H.R. 2283: Mr. COBLE, Mr. GRIFFIN of Ar- tion.’’ f kansas, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. SALMON, Ms. By Ms. McCOLLUM BROWN of Florida, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. DOG- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 4843 GETT, and Mr. GIBSON. STATEMENT Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2415: Mr. LOEBSACK. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2595: Mr. TONKO. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, which gives H.R. 2619: Mr. FOSTER. Rules of the House of Representatives, the Congress the power ‘‘To make all Laws H.R. 2663: Mr. PAULSEN. following statements are submitted regard- which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 3086: Mr. FARR. ing the specific powers granted to Congress rying into Execution the foregoing powers.’’ H.R. 3112: Mr. LOEBSACK. in the Constitution to enact the accom- By Mr. MULLIN H.R. 3369: Mr. MORAN. panying bill or joint resolution. H.R. 4844 H.R. 3377: Mrs. WALORSKI. By Mr. PETRI Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3419: Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. H.R. 4834 lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3426: Mr. LANCE, Mr. BURGESS, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power MATHESON. lation pursuant to the following: granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 3531: Mr. POSEY. Article I, Section 8 of the United States 8, Clause 3: The Congress shall have Power to H.R. 3665: Mr. LOEBSACK. Constitution, specifically Clause 1, Clause 3, regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, H.R. 3698: Ms. DUCKWORTH. Clause 7 and Clause 18. and among the several States, and with the H.R. 3707: Mr. STOCKMAN. By Mr. CONYERS Indian Tribes. H.R. 3708: Mr. SCALISE and Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 4835 By Mr. NUNES H.R. 3717: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4845 H.R. 3723: Mr. ISRAEL, MS. SPEIER, Mrs. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- KIRKPATRICK, and Mr. FLORES. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3899: Mr. TURNER. By Mrs. BLACKBURN Clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- H.R. 3991: Mr. ENYART, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS H.R. 4836 stitution of the United States. of Illinois, and Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. POLIS H.R. 3992: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK and Mr. SALM- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4846 ON. Article I, Section 8 permits Congress to Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3997: Mr. KILMER. make all laws ‘‘which shall be necessary and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4060: Mr. ROTHFUS. proper for carrying into execution the fore- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (relating to H.R. 4079: Mr. ROONEY. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by the power of Congress to provide for the gen- H.R. 4090: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. this Constitution in the Government of the eral welfare of the United States) and Clause H.R. 4092: Mr. COHEN. United States.’’ 18 (relating to the power to make all laws H.R. 4162: Mr. COHEN. By Mr. REICHERT necessary and proper for carrying out the H.R. 4178: Mr. DENT and Mr. GALLEGO. H.R. 4837 powers vested in Congress) H.R. 4188: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2, (relating to H.R. 4190: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: the power of Congress to dispose of and make Pursuant to Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article COHEN. all needful rules and regulations respecting H.R. 4208: Mr. HECK of Nevada. I of the United States Constitution and territory or other property belonging to the Amendment XVI of the United States Con- H.R. 4221: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. United States). H.R. 4290: Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. AMODEI, stitution By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey By Mr. FATTAH and Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 4847 H.R. 4320: Mr. KING of Iowa. H.R. 4838 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4351: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. LAN- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: GEVIN, and Mr. LOEBSACK. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3: Commercial H.R. 4357: Mr. PALAZZO. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Activity Regulation H.R. 4365: Mr. NOLAN. granted to Congress under Article I Section By Mr. DeFAZIO 8 Clause 3 of the United States Constitution, H.R. 4383: Ms. SINEMA and Mr. MURPHY of H.R. 4848 Florida. which states the United States Congress Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4385: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. shall have power ‘‘To regulate Commerce lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4423: Mr. JONES. with foreign Nations, and among the several Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 States, and with the Indian Tribes’’. H.R. 4446: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. f By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas H.R. 4447: Mr. TERRY. H.R. 4839 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 4450: Mr. POSEY and Mr. JOHNSON of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ohio. lation pursuant to the following: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were H.R. 4510: Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. WELCH, Mr. The Constitutional authority to enact this added to public bills and resolutions, as fol- MCHENRY, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. SALMON, Mr. legislation can be found in: lows: VARGAS, Mr. RUNYAN, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Commerce Clause (Art. 1 sec. 8 cl. 3) H.R. 499: Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, and Mr. PASCRELL. Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1 sec. 8 H.R. 621: Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. HALL, and Mr. H.R. 4524: Ms. WILSON of Florida. cl. 18) SESSIONS. H.R. 4541: Ms. CHU.

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H.R. 4577: Mrs. NOEM. H. Con. Res. 78: Ms. WILSON of Florida. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 4578: Mr. LEVIN, Ms. LOFGREN, MR. H. Con. Res. 84: Mr. COHEN. by this Act may be used to pay the salaries QUIGLEY, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. BROWNLEY of H. Con. Res. 85: Ms. WILSON of Florida. of any officers or employees of the Depart- California, and Mr. LOEBSACK. H. Res. 416: Ms. ESTY. ment of Agriculture to implement, enforce, H.R. 4582: Mr. DINGELL, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. H. Res. 538: Mr. LANCE. or otherwise carry out section 502(c)(1) of the HUFFMAN, Mr. HECK of Washington, Mr. H. Res. 562: Mr. MILLER of Florida. Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. H. Res. 606: Ms. CHU, Ms. WILSON of Flor- 1502(c)(1)). BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. SERRANO, and Mr. CART- ida, and Mr. LEWIS. H.R. 4800 WRIGHT. H. Res. 607: Mr. OLSON, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. H.R. 4612: Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. GRIMM, and Mr. OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON FARENTHOLD, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. LAMALFA, POE of Texas. AMENDMENT NO. 12: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, and Mr. FRANKS of f Page 19, line 8, after the dollar amount, in- Arizona. sert ‘‘(increased by $5,500,000)’’. H.R. 4622: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. AMENDMENTS Page 20, line 10, after the dollar amount, CA´ RDENAS. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- insert ‘‘(decreased by $5,500,000)’’. H.R. 4629: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 4630: Mr. CRENSHAW and Mr. RUNYAN. posed amendments were submitted as H.R. 4800 H.R. 4631: Mr. KENNEDY and Mr. SENSEN- follows: OFFERED BY MR. GOODLATTE BRENNER. H.R. 4800 H.R. 4646: Mr. THOMPSON of California. AMENDMENT NO. 13: At the end of the bill OFFERED BY: MS. FUDGE H.R. 4679: Ms. SLAUGHTER. (before the short title), insert the following H.R. 4717: Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. CICILLINE, AMENDMENT NO. 9: At the end of the bill, new section: Mr. TURNER, and Mr. COFFMAN. before the short title, insert the following: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 4723: Mr. POLIS. SEC. ll. For the Secretary of Agriculture by this Act may be used to construct, fund, H.R. 4732: Ms. DELBENE, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. to carry out section 243 of the Department of install, or operate an ethanol blender pump PINGREE of Maine, and Mr. HONDA. Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 or to pay the salaries and expenses of per- H.R. 4741: Mr. BARROW of Georgia. U.S.C. 6951 et seq.) relating to the Healthy sonnel of the Department of Agriculture to H.R. 4743: Mr. WELCH. Food Financing Initiative, as authorized by award a grant for the installation of an eth- H.R. 4749: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama and Mr. the amendment made by section 4206 of Pub- anol blender pump. YOUNG of Alaska. lic Law 113–79 (128 Stat. 824), there is hereby H.R. 4800 H.R. 4756: Mr. HONDA and Ms. NORTON. appropriated, and the aggregate amount oth- H.R. 4783: Mr. COHEN, Mr. FARR, and Ms. erwise provided by this Act for ‘‘AGRICUL- OFFERED BY MR. DUNCAN OF TENNESSEE SCHWARTZ. TURAL PROGRAMS—Production, Proc- AMENDMENT NO. 14: Page 26, line 18, after H.R. 4784: Ms. WILSON of Florida. essing, and Marketing—Office of the Sec- the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by H.R. 4790: Mr. WELCH. retary’’ is hereby reduced, by $13,000,000. $10,000,000)’’. H.R. 4792: Mr. LONG, Mr. ROONEY, and Mr. H.R. 4800 Page 82, line 2, after the dollar amount, in- ROHRABACHER. H.R. 4805: Mr. STIVERS and Mr. YOUNG of OFFERED BY: MR. KIND sert ‘‘(increased by $10,000,000)’’. Indiana. AMENDMENT NO. 10: At the end of the bill H.R. 4800 H.R. 4808: Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. LATTA, Mr. (before the short title), insert the following OFFERED BY MR. ELLISON GUTHRIE, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. new section: BRADY of Texas, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available AMENDMENT NO. 15: At the end of the bill BARLETTA, Mr. MARINO, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. by this Act may be used to provide payments (before the short title), insert the following: WITTMAN, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. PERRY, and (or to pay the salaries and expenses of per- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. KING of Iowa. sonnel to provide payments) to the Brazil in this Act may be used to enter into a con- H.R. 4813: Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. MURPHY of Cotton Institute. tract with any person whose disclosures of a proceeding with a disposition listed in sec- Pennsylvania, and Mr. POSEY. H.R. 4800 H.R. 4832: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. VARGAS. tion 2313(c)(1) of title 41, United States Code, H.J. Res. 34: Mr. PALLONE. OFFERED BY: MR. KIND in the Federal Awardee Performance and In- H. Con. Res. 16: Mrs. BUSTOS and Mr. DEFA- AMENDMENT NO. 11: At the end of the bill tegrity Information System include the term ZIO. (before the short title), insert the following: ‘‘Fair Labor Standards Act.’’.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 No. 90 Senate The Senate met at 9:15 a.m. and was appoint the Honorable EDWARD J. MARKEY, a Miller signaled support for the Sanders- called to order by the Honorable ED- Senator from the Commonwealth of Massa- McCain bill, noting that it largely mirrors a chusetts, to perform the duties of the Chair. WARD J. MARKEY, a Senator from the series of similar stand-alone proposals the PATRICK J. LEAHY, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. House approved in recent months. President pro tempore. Each side has run what are called PRAYER Mr. MARKEY thereupon assumed the hotlines—meaning permission from Chair as Acting President pro tempore. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Senators to move forward on this legis- fered the following prayer: f lation—and we have been able to do Let us pray. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY that. It was my understanding late last Immortal and invisible God only LEADER evening that the junior Senator from Oklahoma has an amendment he feels wise, we cannot escape You, nor do we The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- desire to do so. This morning we thank should be offered. Fine. Let’s bring pore. The majority leader is recog- that up, vote on it, and move on. You for sending the rain from Heaven, nized. watering the Earth and making it bud This is a bill that needs to get done. f and flourish. Thank You for providing Not only are the veterans elated to seeds for the sower and a harvest for SCHEDULE hear language like what I have just the laborers. Mr. REID. Mr. President, following read but also people all over America Lord, thank You as well for our law- my remarks and those of the Repub- because we support the veterans com- makers. As they serve You today on lican leader, if any, the Senate will re- munity. Capitol Hill, give them courage, power, sume consideration of the motion to We have issues that are so deep and and wisdom. May You bless and keep proceed to S. 2432, the college afford- complex that we need to get to. Will them from stumbling or slipping, so ability bill. this solve all the issues? Of course not. that one day they will stand in Your The time until 10 a.m. this morning But because of the wars in Iraq and Af- presence with great joy. Today, Lord, will be divided as follows—and there is ghanistan, we have 2 million new vet- lift the light of Your countenance upon an order outstanding that dictates erans who have a multitude of prob- them and give them Your peace. this: Senator ALEXANDER will control lems we have never had in other wars. We pray in Your powerful Name. 15 minutes, and the remaining time So I certainly hope we can quickly ar- Amen. will be equally divided and controlled range an opportunity to move forward between the two leaders or their des- on this legislation. I stand ready to f ignees. work with my Democratic allies here PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 10 a.m. there will be a cloture vote and those in the minority to do every- The Presiding Officer led the Pledge on the motion to proceed to the college thing we can to move forward on this of Allegiance, as follows: affordability bill. legislation as quickly as possible. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the f f United States of America, and to the Repub- VETERANS AFFAIRS RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. REID. Mr. President, all over The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- America today there are newspaper ar- pore. Under the previous order, the f ticles of hope—for example, in the leadership time is reserved. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING Washington Post today, ‘‘Veterans Af- f PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE fairs bills progressing quickly in Con- BANK ON STUDENT EMERGENCY The PRESIDING OFFICER. The gress.’’ It quotes me as saying it is LOAN REFINANCING ACT—MO- clerk will please read a communication something that needs to be done. ‘‘It’s TION TO PROCEED to the Senate from the President pro urgent that we get this done to resolve tempore (Mr. LEAHY). some of the outstanding issues within The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The assistant legislative clerk read the VA.’’ pore. Under the previous order, the the following letter: My friend the Republican leader, the Senate will resume consideration of senior Senator from Kentucky, ‘‘pre- the motion to proceed to S. 2432, which U.S. SENATE, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, dicted that GOP senators will over- the clerk will report. Washington, DC, June 11, 2014. whelmingly support the bill.’’ The assistant legislative clerk read To the Senate: This is what the article says about as follows: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, Mr. MILLER from Florida, the House Motion to proceed to the consideration of of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby chairman: Calendar No. 409, S. 2432, a bill to amend the

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Instead of dealing with lines of Senator from Tennessee, Mr. ALEX- that students might vote for them— veterans at clinics, is somebody going ANDER, will control 15 minutes, and the Congress stopped that by saying: Let’s to come on the floor and say: Well, peo- remaining time until 10 a.m. will be put a market-based pricing system on ple have a $27,000 car loan, so let’s raise equally divided between the two lead- new student loans. The effect of that taxes and raise the debt and give them ers or their designees. was to stop semi-annual political $1 a day to pay off their car loan or the Who yields time? If no one yields stunts, while lowering the interest rate mortgage loan or the credit card. time, then the time will be charged on loans for undergraduates nearly in This is not a serious proposal. It is equally to both sides. half. Undergraduate students are 85 not going to help people. College grad- The Senator from Tennessee. uates don’t need a dollar-a-day tax sub- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, percent of the students receiving federal loans. So a 19-year-old student can sidy to pay off their loan. They need a could the Chair please let me know job. They need a job, and right now when I have 3 minutes remaining on get a loan to go to college at 3.86 percent without any credit rating and in they are experiencing the worst situa- my time. tion for finding a job that they have The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- some cases can get a grant of up to $5,645 to go to college. Congress did seen in a long time. pore. The Chair will do so. Now Republicans have plans that Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I that last year. This year the Senate education com- would help create more jobs. We would heard the majority leader’s comments like to do what the President said, mittee has held 10 bipartisan hearings about the importance of moving on to which was give the President more on higher education. This is a com- the veterans bill, so I have a sugges- trade authority so companies in the mittee that knows how to work. Sen- tion: Why don’t we send this political nation can sell more things in Europe ator HARKIN, the Senator from Iowa, stunt on student loans to the Senate and Asia, but, no, we cannot bring that and I have big ideological differences in education committee, where the Sen- up. We would like to approve the Key- ator from Iowa, Mr. HARKIN, and I are our committee, but that doesn’t stop stone Pipeline, but, no, we cannot busy working in a bipartisan way to re- us from working, from doing our job. bring that up. We would like to repeal authorize higher education, and let’s We passed 19 bills out of our com- ObamaCare and particularly the parts move on to the veterans bill imme- mittee, and 10 of them have gone that make it harder to create jobs, but, diately. Why should the Senate take a through the Senate and became law. no, we don’t want to talk about that. week on a political stunt that every- No other committee in the Senate can We would like to at least change the body here knows won’t pass when vet- say that. Right now we are working on provision about part-time jobs from 30 erans are standing in line at clinics, this very subject of the political stunt. to 40 hours which affects millions of waiting for us to act on a bipartisan so- So why not stop the political stunt American workers, but, no, we cannot lution to their problems? and put this where it belongs—back in bring that up either. It actually goes further in giving vet- the committee that is already working If the Senate wants to talk about erans more choices in health care than on it in a bipartisan way. Let’s focus students paying back loans, they don’t anything Congress has ever done. It ac- on the veterans who are standing in need a dollar a day, they need a job. tually begins to give veterans more line and do what the majority leader But my point is why should the Senate choice in health care in the same way said, which is let’s deal with that issue. waste a week on this bill when vet- Congress gave them choices in higher Why do I say this student loan idea is erans are standing in line waiting for education with the passage of the GI not a serious proposal? It is not out of us to take up and deal with a bipar- bill for veterans in 1944. Back then, lack of respect to the sponsor. Of tisan proposal that the majority leader Congress said to the veterans: Here is course I have great respect for her and just described? What else is wrong with the money. Go choose your college. for other Senators who are offering this student loan proposal? It could add Moving to and passing the veterans this proposal. But let me outline why I up to $420 billion to the Federal debt. It bill, Congress would be saying: If you say this is not a serious proposal. And does bring the money with it to even- have to stand in line too long or if you everybody in the Senate knows that. tually pay it off, we hope, but it adds live too far away from a veterans facil- They know it is not going to pass. So to the debt. The Congressional Budget ity, here is the money—go choose your why would the Senate waste time on Office says national debt is rising at medical care. it? such a rate that interest payments will That is a very important step for No. 1, it does nothing—not one go from around $200 billion up to millions of veterans. It deals directly thing—for current or future students. around $800 billion in 10 years. Tax- with the problems all Senators on both For students who are in college today payers will be spending more on inter- sides of the aisle are chagrined about— or will be tomorrow, this does nothing est in 10 years than on national de- veterans standing in line waiting for for them. So don’t let the rhetoric fool fense. It increases individual income health care. you. taxes $72 billion with what I call a So I have one question: Why should No. 2, what does it do for people who class warfare tax. That tax has been re- the Senate spend a week on a political used to be in college paying off a stu- jected eight times by the United States stunt? Why should we go all the way to dent loan? According to data supplied Senate, seven times on a motion to next Monday before disposing of it? by the Congressional Research Service: proceed. Let’s dispose of it today. Let’s send it It will give them $1 a day. For the typ- There already is a way to lower your to the committee that is already con- ical former student who has old loans, payments if you are a student with a sidering these issues, and let’s move on this bill will give them a taxpayer sub- loan and your monthly payments are to the veterans bill before noon. We sidy of $1 a day to help pay their stu- too high. It is in the law. The President could do that, and the veterans and the dent loans. talked about it this week. It is called people of this country would respect us How big is that loan? For under- the income based repayment plan. It for it. graduates—which are 85 percent of all could lower monthly payments $60 I thought we had stopped the polit- students with loans—it is $21,600. For more a month than the Democrat pro- ical stunts on student loans last year graduates with a 4-year degree, it is posal if you are a typical under- when the President, to his credit, $27,000. So $27,000—probably the best in- graduate and $300 more a month if you worked with the Republican House and vestment a person will ever make. The are a typical graduate student. Former a bipartisan group in the Senate, and College Board says that if you have a 4- students can do that today. That is a came to a result—a big result. It af- year degree, your lifetime earnings will bigger savings on monthly payments fects $100 billion of loans every year. be $1 million more. So $27,000 for a stu- than in the proposal we are debating. Half the students in America have a dent with no credit rating and has a In addition to that, if this proposal grant or loan to help pay for college. right to borrow that earns you $1 mil- were to pass the Senate. It could not be

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The Republican leader is recog- understand this bill will not make col- measure violates that act. nized. lege more affordable, they understand So if it gives a dollar a day to pay off Mr. MCCONNELL. The senior Sen- it will not reduce the amount of money a $27,000 loan at a time when a college ator from Tennessee has summed it up they have to borrow, and students degree will earn people more than $1 quite accurately. I have been calling on know it will not do a thing—not a million, if the loans for undergraduates the majority leader to press pause on thing—to fix the economy that is de- are about the same as a car loan, if it his party’s nonstop campaign so we can priving so many young Americans of raises the debt by $420 billion, if it take up bipartisan legislation for a the jobs they seek. raises taxes by $72 billion, if there al- change, because there is a real crisis in Of course Senate Democrats under- ready is a way in the law to lower the country. It is a scandal that de- stand all of these things too. Here is monthly payments more than this pro- mands the Senate’s full attention. what the majority leader’s lieutenant, posal without raising taxes, without According to the Obama administra- the senior Senator from New York, raising the debt, without passing the tion’s own internal audit, its veterans said when he was asked a couple of law that is unconstitutional—so even if scandal has now spread to more than years ago about student loans. He said it did pass, it cannot be sent to the three-quarters—three-quarters—of the that if Democrats had wanted to be House—if it violates the Budget Con- VA facilities that were surveyed. Near- ‘‘political about this’’ issue, they trol Act, why would the Senate waste ly 100,000 veterans continue to wait for ‘‘would have paid for it with’’ the very time on it when veterans are standing care at VA centers and many of our same gimmick being used to pay for in line waiting for a bipartisan pro- veterans have been forced to wait 3 the bill before us today. posal to give them more choices for months or longer. Eighteen veterans I give the Senator from New York medical care? Why would we do that? have already died in Phoenix alone points for honesty. His words show Right behind the veterans bill are waiting for care that never came. This without equivocation that Senate Senator MIKULSKI from Maryland and is a national disgrace. Democrats are now playing politics Senator SHELBY from Alabama with a The President needs to nominate a with the futures of young Americans series of appropriations bills that have capable leader and manager who pos- instead of doing something about the bipartisan support. They have been sesses the skills, leadership ability, and VA crisis. through committee too. We haven’t determination to correct the failings of So let’s just accept the Senator’s ad- passed appropriations bills in the last 4 the VA, support thousands of VA work- mission that his party’s bill is truly years—two of those years we passed ers who are committed to serving our about helping Democrats, not students, zero, one of those years we passed one. veterans, and provide all of those who and let’s move on to fixing the VA They are ready to do the job on both have served bravely with the timely scandal instead. The time is now to sides of the aisle. care they have earned. He also needs to turn away from designed-to-fail poli- Why would we spend time on this if it use the tools he already has to address ticking and toward actual bipartisan doesn’t deal with the real issue? Stu- the systemic failures of management solutions. Our constituents demand it dents with loans don’t need a dollar a in his administration, and he needs to and our veterans deserve it. day to pay off the loan. They need a use the new tools we can provide him I yield the floor. job. We have proposals for jobs. The with the legislation as well. We in this The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- real problems with student loans are body have a responsibility to act and pore. The Senator from Minnesota. complexities and overborrowing. Nine- to do so with a sense of urgency. Mr. FRANKEN. Thank you very ty percent of the loans we read about Yesterday the House passed bipar- much. We can do both the Sanders- in the paper that are over $100,000 are tisan legislation unanimously—unani- McCain bill, the veterans bill, and we loans held by graduate students. But mously—to help deal with this crisis. It can do this, and there is a need for this. these are only 2 percent of the loans for is similar to the bipartisan Sanders- I was proud to join Senator WARREN all students. McCain bill right here in the Senate. It of Massachusetts in presenting the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- would increase patient choice, it would Bank on Students Emergency Loan Re- pore. May I inform the Senator from introduce some much needed account- financing Act. I come from a State Tennessee he has 3 minutes remaining. ability into the VA system, and it is where we have the distinction of being Mr. ALEXANDER. I thank the Chair. past time to take up that kind of legis- fourth in the Nation in terms of level I will reserve 1 minute and I will do it lation in the Senate. Veterans have of debt that our students have when in this way: been made to wait long enough. Senate they graduate from college, over Vote no. A ‘‘no’’ vote means no to a Democrats shouldn’t be keeping them $30,000. Then we see people who come week-long political stunt, no to debt in the waiting room even longer. to graduate school with a lot more. and taxes, and yes to moving today to I know the majority leader and his I do college roundtables all the time. a bipartisan solution to the problem of Democratic colleagues would rather Kids are working 20, 30, 40 hours a week veterans standing in line at clinics; yes stick to their campaign playbook. We while going to school. I have kids tell- to appropriations bills that deal with know they would rather talk about a ing me they are giving blood while cancer research and national defense bill they claim is about student loans, they are in school. We need to address and the other urgent needs of our coun- but the Senate Democrats’ bill isn’t this. This is only a part of what we try, also in a bipartisan way; yes to the about students at all. It is all about need to do when talking about the way the Senate ought to run. It would Senate Democrats because Senate costs of college, but why is it possible mean no to the practice of pulling a Democrats don’t actually want a solu- to refinance a home loan in this coun- bill out of your pocket, putting it on tion for their students, they want an try, people are able to refinance their the floor, and wasting 1 week with a issue to campaign on to save their own car loans, they are able to refinance a political stunt while veterans are hides this November. business loan, but they cannot refi- standing in line at a clinic waiting for Recall that around this same time nance their student debt? That makes us to act. last year Republicans had to swoop in no sense. So I would suggest the right thing to with a bipartisan piece of legislation to This has become a macroeconomic do is to vote no, send the bill and the save students from a rate increase issue. Economists agree that because of discussion about student loans to the after Senate Democrats blew past the the level of student debt—and if some- education committee. We can work deadline, and Senator ALEXANDER was one is paying 10 percent interest on it, with the President on a solution just right in the middle of that incredible it makes a huge difference—they are

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It is keeping them from making Finally, some have argued that the What pays for it is saying that people the purchases that get their economic financial benefit for our young people who make over $1 million a year would lives started and help our economy here is small. If Republicans would like pay in income taxes what people mak- grow. to lower the interest rates even more, ing $60,000 a year pay. This is about We must act now to provide relief for then count me in. That is what I would fairness. We all know that in the last existing borrowers, and the Bank on like to do. But let’s be clear: 40 million number of decades, and especially in Students Emergency Loan Refinancing borrowers in this country have student the last number of years, virtually all Act will do exactly that. The legisla- loan debt—40 million—and many of new income has flowed to those at the tion is straightforward. It allows exist- those individuals could save hundreds top. The top 40 hedge fund managers ing borrowers to reduce their debt by or even thousands of dollars a year make as much as 300,000 teachers. Why refinancing their high-interest loans to under this proposal. That is real money shouldn’t they pay 30 percent on their much lower—and much more manage- back in the pockets of people who in- income? Why not benefit the millions able—levels. vested in their education. If Senators of Americans who have student debt Depending on when they took out want to change those rates, they and let them refinance their debt as we their student loans, millions of Ameri- should offer amendments to the bill, can with home loans, car loans, busi- cans are stuck in loans at 6 percent, 8 but they should not block it from being ness loans? percent, 10 percent, and even higher. considered. It just seems that this is a matter of While interest rates are low, we pro- This should not be a partisan issue. fairness, and it is smart economics be- pose to refinance those loans so that Locking old borrowers into high inter- cause economists agree that the $1.2 the old debt is at the same rates cur- est rates just doesn’t make any sense. trillion in student debt has hurt this rently being offered to new student The Federal Government should offer economy. It seems to make common loan borrowers. These new rates are ex- refinancing just like any other lender. This is not only about economics, it sense. actly the same rates that nearly every This is not political. It is not polit- Republican in the House and Senate is also about our values. These young ical if the other side votes for it. If the voted for just last summer as the fair people saddled with student loan debt didn’t go to the mall and run up other side votes for it, then we can help rate for new student loans issued in charges on a credit card. They worked millions and millions of Americans re- 2013 through 2014—3.6 percent for un- hard and learned new skills that will finance debt just like other Americans dergraduate loans and a little higher benefit this country and help us build a can refinance their credit card debt or for graduate and parent loans. These stronger America. They deserve a fair home debt. This makes too much sense, new rates are still higher than what it costs the government to run its stu- shot at an affordable education. and it should not be political. It should Unfortunately, people struggling dent loan program. But if these lower be bipartisan. with student loans don’t have the rates are good enough for new bor- We should get to this, and then move money to hire armies of lobbyists to rowers, they should be good enough for on to the Sanders-McCain bill, which I argue their case on Capitol Hill, they older borrowers too. cosponsored. I want to get on that. I don’t have a super PAC, and they can’t Later today Senators will have a want to be able to get on a lot of legis- fund super secret political machines. choice. They can move forward and de- lation. In this Congress we have some- But they have their voices, and they bate this bill or they can filibuster it times seen—and in the last several are making themselves heard. Over and prevent any consideration of this Congresses—the minority do what it 700,000 people have signed petitions refinancing plan. Some Republicans can to slow down the process and gum urging Congress to refinance student have pointed out that the legislation up the works here. I would love to get loans. Dozens of organizations have en- doesn’t solve every problem that we to the veterans bill immediately after dorsed the bill—including student have in higher education. Well, that is passing this. groups, colleges, and mortgage bank- I thank the Presiding Officer and true; refinancing will not fix every- ers. suggest the absence of a quorum. thing that is broken in our higher edu- Senators have a choice to make The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- cation system. today. They can move forward and de- pore. The clerk will call the roll. We need to bring down the cost of bate this bill, they can acknowledge The assistant legislative clerk pro- college, and we need more account- that the debt is crushing our families ceeded to call the roll. ability for how schools spend their Fed- and do what we were sent here to do— Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I ask eral dollars. Senator REID, Senator address an economic emergency that unanimous consent that the order for DURBIN, and I have a bill to do just threatens the financial futures of the quorum call be rescinded. that, and we welcome our Republican Americans and the stability of our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- friends to join us on that bill. But we economy—or they can block this bill pore. Without objection, it is so or- have another problem right now—stu- from being considered. They can refuse dered. dent loan debt. Refinancing that debt even to debate this idea in order to pro- The Senator from Massachusetts. is a straightforward way to ease that tect tax loopholes for millionaires and Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I rise problem right now. We should do it billionaires. That is it—billionaires or today to urge my colleagues to support right now. If Senators want to do more, students, people who have already the Bank on Students Emergency Loan they should offer amendments to that made it big or people who are working Refinancing Act, which is currently bill, but they should not block it from to build their futures. pending before the Senate. This legisla- being considered. With this vote, we show the Amer- tion would reduce student loan debt for Some Republicans have expressed ican people whom we work for in the millions of Americans and provide re- concern about the effect of student Senate—billionaires or students. A lief for those who are struggling to loan refinancing on the deficit. In fact, vote on this legislation is a vote to keep up with their payments. the bill is fully paid for and—according give millions of young people a fair Student loan debt is exploding, and it to official estimates from the Congres- shot at building their future. Forty threatens the stability of our young sional Budget Office—it actually re- million students and their families are people and the future of our economy. duces the deficit, and that is because it counting on us. The debt now totals $1.2 trillion and it is funded by stitching up the loophole I thank the Presiding Officer and is growing bigger every single day. In 8 in our Tax Code that allows some mil- yield the floor. years the average student loan balance lionaires to pay lower tax rates than Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, increased by 70 percent, and now 7 out middle-class families. Investing in stu- how much time do we have remaining?

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The gives some students $1 a day to pay off are necessarily absent: the Senator clerk will report the concurrent resolu- a student loan or shall we move to a bi- from New Hampshire (Ms. AYOTTE), the tion by title. partisan solution for veterans who are Senator from Mississippi (Mr. COCH- The bill clerk read as follows: lined up at clinics and hospitals across RAN), the Senator from South Carolina A resolution (S. Con. Res. 37) authorizing the country in a way that shocks Sen- (Mr. GRAHAM), the Senator from Kan- the use of the rotunda of the United States ators on both sides of the aisle? That is sas (Mr. MORAN), and the Senator from Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony. the issue. South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT). The proposal before the Senate is not Further, if present and voting, the There being no objection, the Senate a serious proposal. There is nothing in Senator from South Carolina (Mr. proceeded to consider the resolution. it for current or future students. It is a SCOTT) would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask $1 a day subsidy to pay off a $27,000 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- unanimous consent that the resolution loan. What are we going to do next pore. Are there any other Senators in be agreed to and the motion to recon- week—raise taxes and raise the debt to the Chamber desiring to vote? sider be laid upon the table, with no in- pay off a $27,000 car loan, which is simi- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 56, tervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lar to the average loan debt of a grad- nays 38, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 185 Leg.] objection, it is so ordered. uate with a 4-year degree? The resolution (S. Con. Res. 37) was In addition, this could not even be YEAS—56 agreed to. sent to the House if it passed because it Baldwin Hagan Murray (The resolution is printed in today’s is unconstitutional. You can’t start a Begich Harkin Nelson RECORD under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- tax in the Senate, and this has a big Bennet Heinrich Pryor Blumenthal Heitkamp Reed tions.’’) tax in it. Booker Hirono Rockefeller Mr. REID. Madam President, this is a The way we deal with these issues is Boxer Johnson (SD) Sanders Brown Kaine request to use the rotunda of the U.S. the way we did it last year. We worked Schatz Capitol to give to Shimon Peres the Cantwell King Schumer with the President in a bipartisan way Cardin Klobuchar Shaheen Congressional Gold Medal. He is really and reduced rates for students. Carper Landrieu Stabenow a fine human being. I feel so fortunate Casey Leahy What we need to do today is vote Tester to have had conversations with him no—no to the political stunt, and move Collins Levin Coons Manchin Udall (CO) over the years. I have such respect for immediately to the deal to help vet- Corker Markey Udall (NM) Walsh this man who has been a leader in erans standing in line at clinics and Donnelly Menendez Israel for decade after decade. This is a hospitals across the country. Durbin Merkley Warner Warren man who always stood for peace, a man I urge the Senate to send this to the Feinstein Mikulski Franken Murkowski Whitehouse who has been so futuristic about what committee that is already working on Gillibrand Murphy Wyden should be done in that part of the it in a bipartisan way, and let’s move NAYS—38 world. I look forward to this ceremony to help the veterans in a bipartisan Alexander Flake that will take place. He is now 90 years way. Paul Barrasso Grassley Portman old. This is just my estimation: Very I thank the Presiding Officer and Blunt Hatch Reid few people in the world have dedicated yield the floor. Boozman Heller Risch Burr Hoeven such valiant service to their country as CLOTURE MOTION Roberts Chambliss Inhofe Rubio this man has to the State of Israel. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Coats Isakson Sessions I suggest the absence of a quorum. pore. The cloture motion having been Coburn Johanns Shelby The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Cornyn Johnson (WI) Thune presented under rule XXII, the Chair Crapo Kirk clerk will call the roll. Toomey directs the clerk to read the motion. Cruz Lee The bill clerk proceeded to call the Vitter The bill clerk read as follows: Enzi McCain roll. Fischer McConnell Wicker CLOTURE MOTION Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- NOT VOTING—6 ask unanimous consent that the order ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Ayotte Graham Moran for the quorum call be rescinded. Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move Cochran McCaskill Scott The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to bring to a close debate on the motion to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- objection, it is so ordered. proceed to calendar No. 409, S. 2432, a bill to pore. On this vote the yeas are 56, the Mr. BARRASSO. I ask unanimous amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to nays are 38. consent to speak as if in morning busi- provide for the refinancing of certain Fed- ness. eral student loans. Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- Harry Reid, Ron Wyden, Elizabeth War- sen and sworn not having voted in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ren, Richard Blumenthal, Benjamin L. affirmative, the motion is rejected. objection, it is so ordered. Cardin, Jack Reed, Tom Harkin, Bar- The majority leader. HEALTH CARE bara Boxer, Jeanne Shaheen, Patty Mr. REID. Mr. President, I enter a Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I Murray, Richard J. Durbin, Tom Udall, motion to reconsider the vote by which come to the floor today to talk about Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher Mur- cloture was not invoked on S. 2432. some of the side effects we have been phy, Bill Nelson, Robert Menendez, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- seeing from the health care law. Tammy Baldwin. pore. The motion is entered. When President Obama and Demo- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I see no one crats in Congress were selling their pore. By unanimous consent, the man- seeking the floor at this time. health care law, they made a lot of datory quorum call has been waived. I suggest the absence of a quorum. promises. One of the big ones was that The question is, Is it the sense of the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the health care law would save money. Senate that debate on the motion to pore. The clerk will call the roll. They said it was going to save money proceed to Calendar No. 409, S. 2432, a The bill clerk proceeded to call the because people would be going to see bill to amend the Higher Education Act roll. physicians in offices for routine care of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask instead of going to the emergency certain Federal student loans, and for unanimous consent that the order for room. other purposes, shall be brought to a the quorum call be rescinded. President Obama said: close? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. If everybody’s got coverage, then they’re The yeas and nays are mandatory HEITKAMP). Without objection, it is so not going to the emergency room for treat- under the rule. ordered. ment.

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That is what the in Maryland because they snuck the partisan ideas that could have helped Louisville Courier Journal says they numbers out late Friday afternoon. It to maintain the access people had for have seen in the State of Kentucky. seems that is what happens when bad the doctor they liked. That is what This was the headline on Monday, just news comes out—they get it out late people want. They want the doctor a couple days ago: ‘‘More patients Friday afternoon. According to the they liked, and at the same time they flocking to ERs under ObamaCare.’’ Washington Post, the biggest insurance want care to be more affordable. They That is not what the President said, company in Maryland is CareFirst. want access to care, quality care, af- but that was the headline. This was in the Washington Post Metro fordable care, not empty coverage, ex- The article says: section on Saturday, June 7: pensive coverage, which is what the It wasn’t supposed to work this way, but ‘‘CareFirst seeks hefty premium in- President has provided. since the Affordable Care Act took effect in creases.’’ We are going to keep talking about January, Norton Hospital has seen its The article says: measures that would expand access to packed emergency room become even more Maryland’s dominant insurance company, health savings accounts to save money crowded, with about 100 more patients a CareFirst, is proposing hefty premium infor families as well as for employers. I month. creases of 23 to 30 percent for consumers buy- talked about that when some of us met That is a 12-percent spike in the ing individual plans next year under the fed- with the President in 2010. The Presi- number of patients at the emergency eral health care law. dent didn’t want to listen. It is too bad, room of that hospital in Louisville. As The President of the United States but it is not too late. the article said, it wasn’t supposed to said the health care law was going to The Republicans are going to keep happen that way, and that is why I save families $2,500 a year by the end of talking about letting consumers buy come to the floor to talk about the side his first term. But what we are seeing health insurance across State lines to effects of the President’s health care here—Metro section, Washington Post, increase competition, to let them shop law. Saturday: ‘‘CareFirst seeks hefty pre- for options they actually need, want, There are many side effects. They are mium increases.’’ and will work for their family. That harmful. They are expensive. Some are Maryland’s dominant insurance company, could actually help bring down prices, irreversible. But they are all related to CareFirst, is proposing hefty premium in- not drive them up as the Democrats’ promises made to the American people creases of 23 to 30 percent for consumers buy- health care laws do. These are ideas by a President who I don’t believe fully ing individual plans next year under the fed- Republicans have offered from the be- understands his law. And I know there eral health care law. ginning, ways to give the American are many people in this body who voted That is a very costly side effect of people care they need, from a doctor for it who, I understand, never read it the health care law. they choose, at lower costs. That is all in the first place. Those are the con- Remember, the health exchange— people wanted in the beginning. In- cerns I have. Those are the concerns I where people are supposed to buy this stead they got these harmful, hurtful, hear at home in Wyoming every week, insurance in Maryland—was so broken expensive side effects. and I heard them this past weekend all that they had to start over again. We know what the American people around the Cowboy State. State officials spent $118 million to set have asked for. We know what they For the President, this emergency up their own exchange. Now they are wanted, and that is what Republicans room situation may be just another going to use software from Connecti- are going to continue to try to give surprising side effect of the health care cut’s exchange. Nobody got care for them, not the empty promises from law. And they are not seeing this just that money. That is wasted taxpayer President Obama and Democrats who in Kentucky. According to a survey by dollars. Nobody got care. told the American people that the the American College of Emergency Connecticut may have gotten the President and Democrats knew better Physicians, it is happening all across software right, but people there are what they needed or wanted than what the country. Their survey found that 58 going to have to pay more for insur- the American people knew worked best percent of emergency room doctors say ance too. The Washington Post says for them and their families. they are seeing more patients since the that two insurance carriers in Con- Thank you. I yield the floor. beginning of the year. A doctor in Vir- necticut have proposed rate increases VETERANS HEALTH CARE ginia told the Wall Street Journal that averaging about 12 percent. That is the Mr. SANDERS. Madam President, as the health care law ‘‘is going to stretch average. Some people will have smaller chairman of the Senate Committee on emergency doctors further, and that increases, but many people will pay Veterans’ Affairs, I wish to say a few has implications on how quickly we much more. words as to where we are right now and can get people through.’’ When the President Obama said Democrats in my strong hope that we can move for- emergency rooms have more patients, Congress should forcefully defend the ward as rapidly as we can—hopefully it involves longer wait times for those law and be proud of it. That is what he today—in addressing some of the very patients. said they should do—forcefully defend serious problems that exist within the It seems the Democrats who voted and be proud. Are there any Democrats Veterans’ Administration. for this health care law—many without who are ready to come down to the What I have learned since I have been reading it—were so focused on getting floor and forcefully defend these dan- chair of the Veterans’ Affairs Com- people insurance coverage that they gerous side effects of more people going mittee for the last year and a half is came up with a system that actually to the emergency room, stretching that the cost of war does not end when makes it harder for people to get care. overworked emergency room doctors the last shots are fired and the last It was interesting listening to the even thinner, making for longer wait missiles are launched. The cost of war President continuing to give speeches times in emergency rooms? Are Demo- continues until the last veteran re- about coverage and ignoring the fact crats going to come to the floor and ceives the care and the benefits he or that people were worried about actu- forcefully defend and be proud of the she is entitled to and has earned on the ally getting health care. law when they see expensive side ef- battlefield. The cost of war is in fact That is a very dangerous side effect, fects such as the hefty premium in- extremely expensive in terms of human but it is not the only side effect of the creases in Maryland of 23 to 30 percent, life and financially. That is something law. There are also incredibly expen- 12 percent in Connecticut? every American should know. sive side effects of the health care law. It didn’t have to be this way. Repub- It is very easy to vote to send people There is an expensive side effect that licans offered ways to reform Amer- to war, but we have to understand what a lot of people are starting to hear ica’s health care system back when we the costs of those wars are in terms of

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The cost of war from Iraq and Af- timely manner if that program does I worry very much about the ghanistan alone is some 200,000 men not have an adequate number of doc- politicalization of the VA if a Sec- and women coming home with post- tors, nurses, and other medical pro- retary comes in with a new President traumatic stress disorder and trau- viders. It is unclear exactly how many and says, I am going to get rid of 400 matic brain injury. The cost of war is more providers are needed, but there is top people and 4 years later another too many young men and women com- no question there are many needed. I Secretary comes in and says, I am ing home without their legs or their have heard—I will not swear to this, going to get rid of another 400 people. arms or their hearing or their eyesight. but I have heard estimates that in What we want in the VA, which is the The cost of war is manifested by tragic Phoenix alone there is a need for up to largest integrated health care system suicides that are taking place all 500 new providers. While the Phoenix in America, taking care of 6.5 million across this country. The cost of war is situation may be worse than other veterans—one shouldn’t care if those veterans coming home and finding it parts of the country, there is no doubt folks are Republicans, Democrats, pro- difficult to get reintegrated into their in my mind that many hundreds, if not gressives or conservatives—what we communities and get jobs and get their thousands, of doctors and nurses are want are competent, able supervisors. I feet on the ground financially. The cost needed, and we need to expedite the also want to make sure if people get of war is high divorce rates and the im- hiring process. fired that it has nothing to do with the pact that has on children. The cost of Importantly, what our legislation color of their skin or sexual orienta- war is widows suddenly having to begin also does is say to veterans around the tion. their lives anew. Those are some of the country that if they cannot get into a So we have an abbreviated appeals real costs of war. VA facility in a timely manner, they process, but within that appeals proc- Last week Senator MCCAIN and I will be able to get the care they need ess somebody can be removed from hammered together a proposal to deal outside of the VA from a private pro- their position immediately. with the immediate crisis facing the vider in their community. They will be The House of Representatives, as you VA. I thank him very much for coming able to go to a federally qualified know, passed legislation yesterday forward, for working with me, and for health center in their community, an which covers a lot of the same ground understanding the need for us to move Indian Health Service or if there is a the Sanders-McCain bill covers, and I forward expeditiously. There are seri- Department of Defense military base applaud the House for moving forward ous problems at the VA now and they and they can get care there, they will in a very rapid fashion. I am absolutely must be addressed now—not next week, be able to do that. This gives the vet- confident that working with House not next month but now. eran himself or herself the opportunity Chairman MILLER and Ranking Mem- I thank the 27 bipartisan cosponsors if that person cannot get timely care ber MICHAUD, we can in fact bridge the who have agreed to sign on to this bill. within the VA to go outside of the VA. differences that exist in the two bills There are 21 Democrats and 6 Repub- What this bill also does is say to vet- and send to the President legislation licans, and I think in fact the support erans who live 40 miles or more away he can sign as soon as possible. is broader than that. I thank Senators from a VA facility if they choose—and Finally, I wish to say a word to the BEGICH, BLUMENTHAL, BOOKER, BURR, it is clear there are some veterans that some 300,000 employees who work at CASEY, COLLINS, COONS, HAGAN, HIRONO, live hundreds of miles away in our the VA. The overwhelming majority of ISAKSON, JOHANNS, KAINE, MANCHIN, rural areas from a VA facility—they these people are hardworking, honest, MCCAIN, MERKLEY, MURPHY, PRYOR, will also be able to get care outside of serious employees. In fact, many of RUBIO, SCHATZ, UDALL, WALSH, and the VA. For those veterans in rural them are veterans. My experience is WHITEHOUSE for cosponsoring this leg- areas this is an important provision. that for many of these employees what islation. This legislation also addresses a they do is less of a job than a mission. Clearly, the bill Senator MCCAIN and major crisis that we have seen trag- They understand the sacrifices vet- I introduced, which now has 27 cospon- ically in recent years within the DOD, erans have made, and they in the vast sors from both parties, is not the bill within the military, and that is the majority of cases are doing excellent he would have written alone, and it issue of sexual assault. Far too many work to support our veterans. Let us certainly is not the bill I would have women and men have been sexually as- never forget that some 230,000 veterans written alone. It is a compromise. saulted, and this legislation provides today and tomorrow and the next day What this bill does is address the im- funding for the VA to provide improved are going into the VA for health care mediate crisis facing the VA of vet- care for those suffering from sexual as- and that the vast majority of those erans having to wait too long a period sault. people—and that is 6.5 million people a of time—long waiting lists—in order to This bill also deals with an issue year—are receiving high-quality care. get the quality care they need in a where I believe there is widespread sup- I have talked to veterans all over the timely manner. port among Republicans, Democrats, State of Vermont, and what they tell What our veterans deserve is to be and Independents, and that is the need me is that they get very good care. I able to get into the system in a timely to address instate tuition for all vet- obviously cannot speak for every vet- manner and get quality care. What this erans at public colleges and univer- eran, but in Vermont—and I expect in legislation does is move us forward sities. This legislation also provides most areas around this country—vet- strongly in that direction. Let me very that surviving spouses of those who die erans feel good about the health care briefly describe some of the major fea- in the line of duty will be eligible for they get. tures in this legislation. the post-9/11 GI bill. This bill also es- A few weeks ago I held a hearing and There has been on the drawing boards tablishes commissions to provide help asked all of the major veterans organi- for many years in some cases the need to the VA in terms of improving sched- zations point blank about their view on to build or expand VA medical and re- uling capabilities and also their capital VA health care. What they said—this is search facilities. This bill provides for planning, two areas clearly where the not what BERNIE SANDERS said; it is 26 major medical facility leases in 26 VA needs to improve. what they said—was that once people States and Puerto Rico. That is some- Lastly, and it is very important, this get into the system, the care is good. thing that is supported in a bipartisan bill gives the Secretary of the VA the That is not just their view. There are way and has already passed the House authority to immediately fire incom- independent studies out there that rate in virtually a unanimous vote. petent employees and, even worse, VA health care with private sector This bill provides for the expedited those who have falsified or manipu- care, and oftentimes VA health care hiring of VA doctors, nurses, and other lated data in terms of waiting periods comes out better. Right now our job is health care providers and $500 million or in other instances. So what we say is to address the crisis of long waiting pe- targeted to hire those providers with if somebody has lied, has manipulated riods and making sure that veterans all

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I suspect the numbers are only pass measures under the Hastert rality of tea party supporters across similar in certain other parts of the rule, which meant that a majority of the country. Even 70 percent of Repub- country, although clearly not in all the Republicans in the House had to licans in CANTOR’s district support re- parts of the country. That is the issue support a bill in order to get a vote. form. Again, to be clear, not even the we are addressing right now. This excuse was also taken away when majority of the farthest right segment It seems to me that our job now is to the House showed it could pass other of the Republican Party supports de- defend the veterans of this country legislation, such as the debt ceiling, portations and the current broken sys- who have defended us. It is time to Sandy relief, and the Violence Against tem. But that is what we still have in move the Sanders-McCain legislation Women Act, without needing to fulfill place today. as quickly as we can—hopefully today. the Hastert rule. So to repeat, ERIC CANTOR did not I know the majority leader, Senator Then it was that the House could not lose his primary yesterday because of REID, feels strongly about this issue. pass one bill; it needed to break up the immigration. He lost it because he had He wants this legislation moved as bill into component pieces. They lost touch with the people in his dis- quickly as possible, as do I, and I be- thought this would be a deal killer. We trict. The election shows the Republican lieve Senator MCCAIN does as well. said: Fine, we will work with you on Once we get that legislation passed, I the smaller pieces of immigration re- Party has two paths it can take on im- am confident we can set up a quick form as long as all of the important migration: the Graham path of showing conference committee and resolve the pieces are addressed at or around the leadership and solving a problem in a differences between the House and Sen- same time. mainstream way, which leads to vic- ate bills and get a bill to the President Then it was lack of trust of the tory, or the Cantor path of trying to as early as next week. President. That too was a phony excuse play both sides, which is a path to de- It is one thing to give great speeches given that the President has deported feat. The lesson Republicans should take on Memorial Day and Veterans Day more individuals than any other Presi- from last night is that embracing and about how much we love and respect dent. But even here we said: If that is showing leadership on immigration re- veterans, but it is another for us to act really your problem, let’s pass a bill form is a far better path to victory expeditiously and effectively on behalf now and delay implementation until than running from it, particularly for of veterans. Now is the time for action, 2017. We will get the President out of Republicans who are not tea party and I hope very much we will have vir- this equation so he is not used as an members but mainstream conserv- tually unanimous support to move this excuse. The House had no answers for atives. The example shown by Senator important legislation forward. that suggestion. GRAHAM is dispositive. Rather than With that, I yield the floor and note Now we have a new excuse. The ex- trying to be all things to all people, he the absence of a quorum. cuse is that we supposedly cannot pass defended immigration reform strongly The PRESIDING OFFICER. The immigration reform because ERIC CAN- in his State and was rewarded by the clerk will call the roll. TOR lost his primary election. Well, people of South Carolina, the Repub- The assistant legislative clerk pro- just like all of the other excuses that licans of South Carolina, which is an ceeded to call the roll. have proven to be illusory, the idea extremely Republican and conservative Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I that they cannot do immigration re- State. ask unanimous consent that the order form because ERIC CANTOR lost his elec- Senator GRAHAM sat with us from for the quorum call be rescinded. tion is another phony excuse for not day one and crafted an immigration re- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. passing immigration reform put to- form bill that he could sell to the BALDWIN). Without objection, it is so gether by those who willingly and un- mainstream conservatives in South ordered. ashamedly hand the leadership gavel Carolina, and he was rewarded last IMMIGRATION REFORM on immigration to far-right extremists night by his State for being a man of Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I like STEVE KING. principle. rise today to discuss a topic of great I want to be very clear about two One final thing about last night’s importance to our country’s security, things today. First, ERIC CANTOR was election. David Brat won by receiving economy, and social fabric, and that is never the solution on immigration. He 36,000 votes in a Republican primary in our broken immigration system. was always the problem. Every time I rural Virginia in an election where No one can dispute that our system is talked to Republican Members, busi- 65,000 people showed up. The total pop- broken. We do not yet have sufficient ness leaders, growers, and faith leaders ulation of the Cantor district is over resources on our border or in our inte- about immigration reform in the last 750,000 people, and there are 11 percent rior to prevent illegal immigration. several months, I consistently heard more Republicans in the district than And our legal immigration system that the House leadership wanted to Democrats. For some context, in the takes far too long, has far too much move forward but they did not have 2012 election, ERIC CANTOR received bureaucratic redtape, and does not suf- CANTOR’s support. CANTOR was the 220,000 votes and his Democratic chal- ficiently serve our economic needs. In chokepoint for immigration reform for lenger 160,000 votes. The point here is the meantime, our broken system has these past few months. Contrary to the that it would be a monumentally lame created millions of broken families. conventional wisdom, CANTOR’s loss excuse for Republicans to say that our Many of these families are separated makes it easier—not harder—for House Nation’s immigration policy should be simply because of immigration status. leadership to pass immigration reform. dictated by the whims of less than 20 All of these problems can be solved Secondly, the polling is clear. ERIC percent of the Republican voters in a by passing immigration reform legisla- CANTOR did not lose his primary be- rural Virginia Republican district. tion. Immigration reform will jump- cause of support for immigration re- So the time for excuses is over. The start our economy, reduce our national form. It has been widely reported that time for action is now. It has been debt, secure our country, and heal 72 percent of registered voters in CAN- nearly 1 year since the Senate passed these broken families. The truth is, we TOR’s district polled on Tuesday said bipartisan comprehensive immigration have heard excuse after excuse after they either strongly or somewhat sup- reform legislation that would secure excuse from House Republicans about port immigration reform that would the border, turbo charge America’s eco- why they have not put immigration re- secure the borders, block employers nomic growth, and provide a chance to form legislation on the floor. from hiring those illegally, and allow heal America’s broken families who are First, it was that the Senate had to undocumented residents without crimi- being separated by our dysfunctional act first with broad bipartisan support. nal backgrounds to gain legal status. immigration system.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.013 S11JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3561 For far too long, Republican House as immigration reform eventually would actually pay, so that we can leaders have yielded the leadership passes without your support or your make these people—young and not so gavel on immigration to the input. I hope we can act this year, but young—better informed consumers. xenophobic leaders of the extreme far we will ultimately act. Let’s hope we The cost of higher education—perhaps right of the party such as STEVE KING, can finally do what is right before next to the purchase of a home—is the who has previously described immigra- every other option has been tried. single largest investment most fami- tion as a ‘‘slow-motion holocaust.’’ I yield the floor and suggest the ab- lies will make. The question is whether House lead- sence of a quorum. This legislation I have with Senator ership will side with the STEVE KINGs The PRESIDING OFFICER. The RUBIO, the Know Before You Go Act— and David Brats of the world or if they clerk will call the roll. and Senator WYDEN—would say that will side with the opinions of the vast The assistant bill clerk proceeded to making these families and parents majority of Republican voters and even call the roll. more informed will add value and make the vast majority of voters in the Sev- Mr. WARNER. I ask unanimous con- a more-informed consumer. It is sim- enth Congressional District in Vir- sent that the order for the quorum call ple, very little cost. We already collect ginia. be rescinded. this data, but we don’t present this Time is running out. The window is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without data in a format that is easily obtain- now open for passing immigration re- objection, it is so ordered. able by families all across America. form legislation, and the clock is furi- Mr. WARNER. Madam President, are I know Senator RUBIO is going to ously ticking. We have less than 7 we still in morning business? speak about the second piece of legisla- weeks to go to get something passed, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tion, and I think Senator RUBIO and I and the time is now for Republicans to ate is considering the motion to pro- share a common background on this give us their proposals on fixing the ceed to S. 2432, the student loan refi- issue. I believe we are both first in our broken system. I say 7 weeks because it nancing bill. generation to have graduated from col- is highly unlikely that immigration re- Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I lege. I was able to get through college form could pass during a Republican ask unanimous consent to speak for up and law school—being quite a bit older Presidential primary season, where the to 10 minutes as in morning business. than Senator RUBIO—through direct party leaders will have to move to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without aid, through work during college and extreme right to try and capture the objection, it is so ordered. law school, but also through student Presidential nomination. STUDENT LOAN DEBT loans, but I came out of that with only Therefore, it is time for the House Mr. WARNER. I come to the floor $15,000 in student debt. leadership to declare unequivocally disappointed that the Senate did not My personal story is that after work- that immigration reform will be placed move to full consideration of the legis- ing a bit in politics, I decided I would on the floor for a vote before the Au- lation that I know the Presiding Offi- become an entrepreneur and proceeded gust recess. Without this declaration cer and others have worked on to take to go off and start my own business, and the pressure to act, we will not be on the challenge that I believe will be which within 6 weeks failed miserably. able to get immigration reform drafted the next great financial crisis our I then started a second enterprise that and passed during this window. country will face—student debt. lasted a little longer; it lasted 6 Make no mistake about it. If the Student debt, which is $1.2 trillion, months. My third enterprise was in the House fails to act during this window— now exceeds credit card debt, and that very early days of cell phones, and it a clear indication that they have no in- has been a PolitiFact out there and managed to do pretty well, going on to clination in solving the problem—the now validated. Increasingly, this crush- cofound the company that became President would be more than justified ing amount of student debt is slowing Nextel. in acting anytime after the summer is economic growth. It is not allowing But as I reflect upon that period, par- over to take whatever changes he feels young workers to go into the market- ticularly when I was literally living are necessary to make our immigration place and buy a house or start a busi- out of my car and sleeping on friends’ system work better for those unfairly ness. couches, I am not sure I would have burdened by our broken immigration While I am disappointed that we were had the courage to try once, twice, or laws. not able to move to full consideration three times if I was looking at the kind But administrative relief is not what of the legislation that would provide a of student debt that many—perhaps anyone wants to resort to. Those meas- more comprehensive ability for stu- even some of these young pages here as ures will be far too limited to fix all of dents to refinance at a lower rate, I they go on to college—might face if we the problems that currently plague our would point out that there are a num- don’t take on this problem. It is not broken system. What we need right ber of other tools we can use. uncommon now for students—particu- now is true leadership. Let’s work to- I know I am going to be joined in a larly if they complete graduate gether to get this done. A true leader few moments—our paths may not com- school—to see $70, $80, $100,000 in debt. will say: I will do what is good for my pletely cross here—by Senator RUBIO. The average student in Virginia comes country—and for my party—even if it There are two pieces of legislation out with about $30,000 in debt. We have means that an extreme wing of my around this issue that Senator RUBIO to recognize that there should be a va- party will be unhappy. That is leader- and I are working on together, and I riety of tools available to them. ship. That is necessary. want to speak briefly about both of Again, I wish we had proceeded with We stand ready to work with any of those. the full debate on the bill on having our Republican colleagues who want to The first is legislation we have actu- the comprehensive ability to refinance. achieve solutions in good faith. But for ally been joined by Senator WYDEN on One other piece of legislation, one now, I will conclude by saying that im- as well called the Know Before You Go other solution set—and I will be com- migration reform is both necessary and Act—a relatively simple concept using ing to the floor on a regular basis be- inevitable. It is necessary because it data that the U.S. Department of Edu- cause I think there are a variety of will secure our country, grow our econ- cation already collects. It says we ideas we need to lay out—a piece of leg- omy, reduce our deficit, create new ought to put together in a user-friendly islation that Senator RUBIO and I are jobs, and provide us with the best and Web site information for every parent working on together that we will be in- the brightest. It is inevitable because and young student before they go off to troducing is on simplifying into a sin- the population of voters who believe college—whether it is a 4-year college, gle form a tool that already exists on this is an important issue continues to a 2-year college, or a community col- student debt in terms of income-based grow and become more politically ac- lege—so they know, if they attend that repayment. tive day by day. university, what their chance of grad- Income-based repayment is a pretty So to my Republican friends, the uation is, how long it will take; if they simple idea. It says that if you get out choice is yours: Work with us on immi- choose to major in art history, the way of college or get out of graduate gration reform this year and help the my daughter did, what the chances are school—too many young people now country now or do nothing and watch of getting a job and what that job are perhaps forced into careers that

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Income-based repayment we just recently voted on to try to at a very challenged community. says we will graduate the amount of least break the filibuster so that we I said to her: I guess you are not money you will pay back on your stu- could help those who currently have doing well. She said: I am a straight-A dent debt based upon the income you student loans. student. I love the opportunities I am make. So if at first you need to take Education has been the great equal- being given here. I love the knowledge that job that might pay a little lower izer in a growing middle class, which I am getting, but I can’t do it to my because there is a chance you can pur- has led to the strength of America. It family to incur more debt. I look at my sue your dream or actually become an has been key to global competition. We classmates from high school who have entrepreneur, we will allow you to tai- all talk about the fact that other coun- graduated and they are making money lor your repayment schedule based tries are doing a better job in STEM for their family and here I am a burden upon the income, and as your income education or catching up to America— to my family by incurring more debt. I goes up, your payments will go up. in some cases surpassing America. can’t do it. I don’t know where I am Rather than making income-based Well, education is a great equalizer. going to be 2 years from now, but I repayment kind of at the end of the We should make it easier for families know I can’t do this to my family. So line and very complicated to sort to be able to afford a college education. I have to go out and work. I can’t incur The truth is that it is more expensive through, we simplify this approach, do more debt. here than it is in other countries. Yet it in a way that I believe is financially That is a loss for that student and for we expect our country to be able to responsible, and do it in a way that our community. compete globally. I met another student named Becky gives that potential entrepreneur—the We are hurting ourselves. It is impor- last week at one of our Southern Mary- way I was—the chance to go out and tant for a growing economy, a growing land colleges. She told me the story take those risks, and if you are not middle class. Trained workers will about wanting to become a pediatric successful at first—and can’t leave out strengthen America’s economy, cre- dentist. She is brilliant. She is doing that 90 percent of entrepreneurs are ating more jobs and more opportunity. great. But Becky is working full time not successful the first time they try a So it is in our collective interests, not and going to college. She is not going business—to make sure that you can just that one family who is debating to be able to go to her first choice. She maybe get that second shot, get that whether they are going to send their fair shot every American ought to have child to college or which college be- has her first choice, but she is not and not allow that student debt to be cause of costs. It is in all of our inter- going to be able to do that because she able to crush your dreams. ests to make it easier for Americans to is working full time and incurring debt Clearly in America in 2014, in a world afford a higher education. in order to go to college. So it is going that is a global economy that is based The cost of higher education today is to take her a lot longer. She is not upon our knowledge skills to stay com- just plain too expensive. It is just too going to get through undergraduate in petitive, you shouldn’t go broke in costly. It is the single most important 4 years. It is going to take her 5 years America if you choose to go to college investment a family can make. Yet or 6 years to get through, and whether or get a higher education. today college debt is around $1.2 tril- she will ever become the pediatric den- I believe these two pieces of legisla- lion—greater than all of the credit card tist she wants to be, I don’t know. tion I am working on with Senator debt held by American families. Is that That is what is happening in America RUBIO—the Know Before You Go Act, putting a priority on education? I don’t today, and millions of others can tell so you are more informed about your think so. We can do a much better job. you similar stories of career decisions options going forward, and this in- In Maryland, 776,000 students have they have made, giving up the most come-based repayment—are two of the Federal student loan debt totaling over important investment in their life be- possible solutions that could be added $21 million. Over 50 percent of those cause of the financial considerations. to make sure everyone gets the same graduating students are borrowing The bill we have on the floor right now kind of fair shot that I know the Pre- money in order to attend college, but can do something about it. siding Officer and my good friend the here is the problem. For too many fam- I would be the first to acknowledge Senator from Maryland had and that ilies it is a decision of whether they are there is a lot we could do to help in we want to make sure all the future going to college or not going to col- this regard, but I thank Senator WAR- Americans have as well. lege—the cost. For too many families REN for her leadership in bringing for- With that, I yield the floor. it is going to a school of their second, ward a bill that will make a difference The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- third, or fourth choice rather than the for millions of students who hold debt. ator from Maryland. school they want to go to, and they are It will make it less costly for them to Mr. CARDIN. Let me thank Senator making that choice not because they take out the loans they have taken WARNER for his leadership on this couldn’t get into the school they want- out. It would affect millions of stu- issue. ed but because they can’t afford the dents. The bills Senator WARNER is bringing school they want, their first choice. I think Americans would be upset, forward will help deal with the incred- The debt they have when they leave disappointed, and outraged to learn the ible burden American families are con- college, it is clearly affecting their ca- Federal Government is making money fronting today in order to get quality reer choice. We may have a brilliant off of student loans. The interest rates education. His story is a story told future researcher or a brilliant future are higher than what the cost of the about the opportunities of America. teacher. What is more important than student loan is. Taking into consider- Education is the great equalizer in this being a teacher? But they choose to go ation defaults, taking into consider- country. into a different profession because they ation administrative costs, taking into My grandparents came to America have student loans, and they choose for consideration the cost of borrowing, for a better life for their children. My immediate pay considerations for their between 2007 and 2012 $66 billion was parents benefited from education. They jobs rather than the career they really made off the backs of students who are products of the Baltimore City pub- want because they know it is not fair can’t afford the loans they currently lic school system and the public col- to their families to continue these have. leges and universities in the State of large student debts with which they What Senator WARREN’s bill does is Maryland. As a result of the edu- are graduating. allow those who hold student debt to cational tools given to them, the That is the situation we confront. We refinance and take advantage of lower grandson of those immigrants now know the numbers. I will tell you some interest rates. It is not going to be sub- serves in the Senate. That is the story real stories about real Marylanders. sidized loans. There will be no cost to

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Why can’t students do through a combination of Pell grants to get this done. Everyone has great this? That is what the bill before us and loans for my undergraduate and ideas about things they want to see does. It lets us move forward at no cost graduate studies. The undergraduate- added to it, about things they would because we are not subsidizing the level loans were manageable. The grad- like to see in addition to what has been loans. uate-level loans for law school were included, but we all understand a sense Just because of our unusual scoring quite a strain. At one point in our lives of urgency about addressing this issue. reasons here, she provides an offset, it was the single highest expenditure in We all had ideas we wanted to pursue, which I don’t think is necessary, but I our monthly budget. So I know the but we were all willing to put those certainly support the bill, and the off- cost of this. aside for another debate and another set is certainly one that has million- The other reason is because I have day in order to get this done. aires paying their fair share and it the honor of serving as an adjunct pro- We need more of that in the Senate, makes sense. So this will save thou- fessor at Florida International Univer- we need more of that in the U.S. Gov- sands of dollars for those who cur- sity, where once or twice a week I ernment, and I thank the Senators who rently holds loans. That is important. interact with young men and women in have worked so hard to make this hap- Some say: Don’t we need more ac- South Florida who are facing not just pen and my colleague in the House, countability from higher education? the cost of undergraduate education JEFF MILLER, for the work he has done Yes, we do. Don’t we need more trans- but starting to think about how they in terms of bringing this forward as parency from higher education? Yes, are going to pay to go to law school or well. He has done a fantastic job. we do. Don’t we need to have better get a master’s degree or any other pro- Compare that to the way this issue consumer information? Yes. I agree fession they choose. This is a very sig- on student loans has been handled, with all of the above, but today we can nificant issue, and there are two as- however. This is a legitimate issue that do something about the interest costs pects of it that we are going to talk needs to be addressed, but the bill that and correct an injustice of government, about in a moment. was brought before the Senate included making money off of student loans, and The second issue that is critically something the proponents knew was do this in a way that makes it more af- important for our country is the well- deeply political and controversial—the fordable for families. We can do some- documented problems of the Veterans’ so-called Buffett rule. We have had de- thing that truly helps. It will provide Administration. I don’t need to go into bate on that issue before. We can have help to families. a long dissertation about how our men debate in the future. President Obama has acted. I thank and women who have served us so hon- They knew the simple utilization of him for doing that. Five million fami- orably and so bravely in uniform de- that rule as part of this measure—as lies will benefit from his Executive serve the very best care possible. admitted, by the way, by Members of order or clarification which says no Well documented are the long wait- the majority who have talked about more than 10 percent of your income ing lists and, even more tragically, ef- this measure in the past—they knew will be used to pay student loans and forts among some at the VA to cover that by putting that in there, it politi- caps the number of years. That is going up all of this, to cover their tracks and cized it and, quite frankly, doomed it to help. He is also doing more to pro- to cover up their incompetence. The to failure. mote awareness of repayment options. vast majority of the men and women Let me lift the veil for those who are That is good, but we in Congress have who work at the VA work hard and do watching at home or in the gallery or an opportunity to act and act today. a good job, but there are too many who anywhere, watching or listening now or I hope we get bipartisan support to do not, and there is not enough ac- in the future. They knew what the out- help middle-income families and to countability with regard to that. As I come would be when they included help our country. I urge my colleagues said a couple of weeks ago when I came that, but it was put in there for the to allow us to get on the bill and to pay to the floor and tried to pass a meas- purposes of saying Republicans blocked to help the middle class of America. this because they knew that issue in I suggest the absence of a quorum. ure, a companion of the issue that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The passed in the House: You are more like- and of itself served as a sort of poison clerk will call the roll. ly to get a promotion or bonus than pill that held this up. It is unfortunate The assistant bill clerk proceeded to you are to get demoted or fired for not because the issue of student loans is a call the roll. doing your job at the VA. very valid issue in America. Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, I ask Two very important issues: a tale of Look, there was a time not long ago unanimous consent that the order for two bills because they have been han- when higher education was an impor- the quorum call be rescinded. dled so differently. tant option for millions of Americans, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I anticipate in a moment a number of but, for example, even if someone objection, it is so ordered. Senators will come to the floor—Sen- didn’t have a college education, they Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, in a ators whom I thank for allowing me to could still find a middle-income job few moments I will yield the floor to work with them to make this pos- that allowed them to make it to the my colleagues who will have an an- sible—and will have an announcement middle class. nouncement about the progress which to make with regard to votes on the That is how my parents did it. Nei- has been made on the veterans bill, an veterans bill. That is great news. The ther one of my parents had advanced important issue. men and women who have served us de- formal education. Neither one finished I wish to take this moment to talk serve this progress. the equivalent of high school. Yet we about a tale of two bills—a tale of two There is no claim that this is going lived in the middle class. We achieved very critical issues that confront our to solve every problem in the world, the American dream, because working country, both deserving of the time but it is an important first step. I as a bartender and as a maid, my par- and attention of the Senate but how thank Senators MCCAIN, SANDERS, ents were able to make enough money they have been treated very differently BURR, COBURN, and others for all the to achieve that. from one another. work they have done on this issue. We The world has changed. Today, if The first issue is one which has been are excited to hear about their an- someone doesn’t have some form of ad- talked about here; that is, the issue of nouncement in a few moments. If they vanced education, they are going to student loans in America. This is an arrive, I will gladly yield the floor for struggle to find a job that pays enough issue I care about deeply for two rea- them to do that at the appropriate mo- to keep up with the cost of living, sons. ment. I thank them, our men and much less to get ahead. This has made

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These are important Century—and that is the accessibility Take, for example, the story of a 41- jobs that we have shortages in, by the and affordability of higher education, year-old head of household who has way. because today higher education is no worked their entire life to provide for We need to create more innovation so longer just an option. In some way, their family and now has lost their job that people can acquire learning in the shape or form acquiring higher edu- or their business, the only way they most effective way possible. For exam- cation has become a necessity for all are going to be able to get a job that ple, why can’t we allow people to pack- Americans, and we need to make that makes it to the middle class in the 21st age learning in any way they acquire more accessible and more affordable. century—because the job they used to it, online, work experience, life experi- It is my hope that in the weeks and have has been automated or outsourced ence, to be able to package all of your months to come we will be able to put or the industry is no longer around. learning and acquire the equivalent of aside the desire to turn this issue into The only way they are going to be able a degree that allows you to go to work? a political tool and come together to to make it back into the middle class There are real answers to these prob- solve this problem because there is a and stay there is to acquire skills and lems. I am involved in at least three of trillion dollars of student loan debt sit- education necessary for 21st century them. One is a program called ‘‘Right ting out there, and there are hundreds middle-class and above jobs. to Know Before You Go’’ that I spon- of thousands of Americans who des- But if someone is 41 years old and sored with Senator WYDEN. It is a bi- perately need to acquire some sort of they have to work full time to provide partisan proposal. It is very simple. It higher education and they cannot af- for their family, and they have to raise says that when you go to school before ford it or they cannot access it or both. that family, they can’t just drop every- you take out a loan you have to be They need us to address this issue be- thing and go back to college for 4 told: ‘‘This is how much people that cause this cannot be an issue we do not years, and they probably can’t afford it graduate from our school with a degree resolve. The American dream will con- either. So we need to revolutionize that you are seeking make.’’ So you tinue to slip out of reach for millions what higher education means in Amer- can decide whether it is worth taking of people in this new century unless we ica so people living those cir- out thousands of dollars in loans for a make the acquisition of higher edu- cumstances can access it in a cost-ef- degree that doesn’t lead to jobs. cation more accessible and more af- fective way. The other proposal is changing the fordable to people from all walks of When I worked in the State legisla- way we accredit higher education in life: the 18-year-old who graduates ture, I had an employee who was the America. Accrediting basically means from high school, the 25-year-old single equivalent of my executive assistant. you have permission to get a college mother, the 41-year-old father who She made less than $30,000 a year be- degree. But the institutions who con- heads a household, and everyone in because that is what the State pay grade trol that process are the existing sta- tween. called for. But she went to school at tus quo schools. They will always have This is an enormous challenge for our night and became a paralegal and dou- an important job in our educational country but one for which there are so- bled her pay on the day after her grad- portfolio but they cannot be the only lutions. All we need now is a willing- uation because she was able to acquire ones anymore. We need to change that ness to proceed to do it, and I hope advanced skills and a degree that also there are alternative programs that in the weeks to come, once we lowed her to improve not just her life- available that allow you to package pass this moment, we can get back on style and her quality of life but that of learning no matter how you acquire it this issue and solve it in a real and re- her daughter’s as well—a young, single so that you can get credit for that as sponsible way. I appreciate the opportunity to speak mother struggling to provide and move well. So the changing of accrediting is on these issues. I look forward to work- ahead in life. a big part of this. The problem is that our existing I believe that income-based repaying to pass the veterans bill hopefully higher education system is one we had ments should be a part of this. There is today and to move forward and work in the 20th century. It is largely de- a more responsible way to do it. together in a serious and meaningful way to make higher education more af- signed for a student who graduates Thankfully, Senator WARNER and I are from high school and goes to college working on such a proposal. I wish fordable for every American who needs for 4 years, but it is inaccessible and issues such as that were debated as a it in order to achieve their American unaffordable for Americans who are part of this solution, as opposed to sim- dream. Madam President, I suggest the ab- later in their lives, who have to work ply a political stunt brought to the full time and raise a family, for people sence of a quorum. floor designed to get enough ‘‘no’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The who in the middle of a career have votes by Republicans so it can be used clerk will call the roll. found their job outsourced or auto- in November on the campaign trail. The assistant bill clerk proceeded to mated and need to be retrained. That Student loans—a trillion dollars’ call the roll. in and of itself calls for higher edu- worth—are owed by both Republicans Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask cation to be revolutionized. The second and Democrats. We need to get this unanimous consent that the order for point I would make is there is some in- issue solved if we are going to move the quorum call be rescinded. novation in higher education. For ex- forward. On the Veterans’ Administra- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ample, there are degrees and degree- tion issue—I see a number of Senators objection, it is so ordered. type programs you can now get online. have arrived and potentially have an Mr. REID. Madam President, before I But you will often find that the cost of announcement for us—we have made say anything, I really and deeply ap- those programs is as much and more great progress. The bill is important, preciate the ability of the Democrats than a brick and mortar institution but the one part I have been working and Republicans to work together on would charge. It costs as much and in on personally is accountability, giving an extremely important issue, and I many instances more to get your de- the Secretary the power to hire and to need not editorialize more than that. gree on line than it would by sitting in fire those mid-level bureaucrats that f a classroom and taking lectures every are not doing their job. That is an im- day. For many people that is not real- portant measure. I am glad that is in- MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIA- istic. cluded in this. I am glad the Senate TIONS DURING A GOVERNMENT So we need to revolutionize what will be moving forward on this in a few SHUTDOWN higher education means. The tradi- moments. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask tional 4-year college will always be an It is the tale of two bills. One is an unanimous consent that the Senate important part of it, but we also have example of how we can get things done proceed to the consideration of Cal- to provide programs that allow people to address the real needs in our coun- endar No. 206, H.R. 3230; that all after

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Enhancement of collaboration between MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. applicable motion to waive; that the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT.— time until 4 p.m. be equally divided be- and Indian Health Service. (1) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- tween the two leaders or their des- Sec. 304. Enhancement of collaboration between retary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a con- Department of Veterans Affairs ignees; that if a budget point of order tract with an independent third party to assess and Native Hawaiian health care is made and the applicable motion to the following: systems. waive the point of order is made, then (A) The process at each medical facility of the at 4 p.m. today, the Senate proceed to Sec. 305. Sense of Congress on prompt payment Department of Veterans Affairs for scheduling vote on the motion to waive; if the mo- by Department of Veterans Af- appointments for veterans to receive hospital fairs. tion to waive is agreed to, the bill, as care, medical services, or other health care from amended, be read a third time and the TITLE IV—HEALTH CARE the Department. Senate proceed to vote on passage of ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (B) The staffing level and productivity of each medical facility of the Department, including Sec. 401. Improvement of access of veterans to the bill, as amended. the following: mobile vet centers of the Depart- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there (i) The case load of each health care provider ment of Veterans Affairs. objection? Without objection, it is so of the Department. ordered. Sec. 402. Commission on construction projects of (ii) The time spent by each health care pro- The clerk will report the bill by title. the Department of Veterans Af- vider of the Department on matters other than The assistant legislative clerk read fairs. the case load of such health care provider, in- as follows: Sec. 403. Commission on Access to Care. cluding time spent by such health care provider Sec. 404. Improved performance metrics for as follows: A bill (H.R. 3230) making continuing appro- health care provided by Depart- (I) At a medical facility that is affiliated with priations during a government shutdown to ment of Veterans Affairs. the Department. provide pay and allowances to members of (II) Conducting research. the reserve components of the Armed Forces Sec. 405. Improved transparency concerning health care provided by Depart- (III) Training or overseeing other health care who perform inactive-duty training during professionals of the Department. such period. ment of Veterans Affairs. Sec. 406. Information for veterans on the cre- (C) The organization, processes, and tools The amendment is as follows: dentials of Department of Vet- used by the Department to support clinical doc- H.R. 3230 erans Affairs physicians. umentation and the subsequent coding of inpa- Resolved, That the bill from the House of tient services. Sec. 407. Information in annual budget of the (D) The purchasing, distribution, and use of Representatives (H.R. 3230) entitled ‘‘An Act President on hospital care and making continuing appropriations during a pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical supplies, medical services furnished and medical devices by the Department, includ- Government shutdown to provide pay and al- through expanded use of con- lowances to members of the reserve compo- ing the following: tracts for such care. (i) The prices paid for, standardization of, nents of the Armed Forces who perform inac- Sec. 408. Prohibition on falsification of data tive-duty training during such period.’’, do and use by the Department of the following: concerning wait times and quality (I) High-cost pharmaceuticals. pass with the following amendments: measures at Department of Vet- (II) Medical and surgical supplies. Strike all after the enacting clause, and in- erans Affairs. (III) Medical devices. sert in lieu thereof: Sec. 409. Removal of Senior Executive Service (ii) The use by the Department of group pur- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. employees of the Department of chasing arrangements to purchase pharma- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Veterans Affairs for performance. ceuticals, medical and surgical supplies, medical the ‘‘Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, devices, and health care related services. Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014’’. TITLE V—HEALTH CARE RELATED TO SEXUAL TRAUMA (iii) The strategy used by the Department to (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- distribute pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical tents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 501. Expansion of eligibility for sexual supplies, and medical devices to Veterans Inte- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. trauma counseling and treatment grated Service Networks and medical facilities of TITLE I—IMPROVEMENT OF SCHEDULING to veterans on inactive duty the Department. SYSTEM FOR HEALTH CARE APPOINT- training. (E) The performance of the Department in MENTS Sec. 502. Provision of counseling and treatment paying amounts owed to third parties and col- Sec. 101. Independent assessment of the sched- for sexual trauma by the Depart- lecting amounts owed to the Department with uling of appointments and other ment of Veterans Affairs to mem- respect to hospital care, medical services, and health care management processes bers of the Armed Forces. other health care, including any recommenda- of the Department of Veterans Af- Sec. 503. Reports on military sexual trauma. tions of the independent third party as follows: (i) To avoid the payment of penalties to ven- fairs. TITLE VI—MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY Sec. 102. Technology task force on review of dors. LEASES scheduling system and software of (ii) To increase the collection of amounts owed the Department of Veterans Af- Sec. 601. Authorization of major medical facil- to the Department for hospital care, medical fairs. ity leases. services, or other health care provided by the TITLE II—TRAINING AND HIRING OF Sec. 602. Budgetary treatment of Department of Department for which reimbursement from a HEALTH CARE STAFF Veterans Affairs major medical third party is authorized. (iii) To increase the collection of any other Sec. 201. Treatment of staffing shortage and bi- facilities leases. amounts owed to the Department. annual report on staffing of med- TITLE VII—VETERANS BENEFITS MATTERS (2) ELEMENTS OF SCHEDULING ASSESSMENT.—In ical facilities of the Department of Sec. 701. Expansion of Marine Gunnery Ser- carrying out the assessment required by para- Veterans Affairs. geant John David Fry Scholar- graph (1)(A), the independent third party shall Sec. 202. Clinic management training for man- ship. do the following: agers and health care providers of Sec. 702. Approval of courses of education pro- (A) Review all training materials pertaining to the Department of Veterans Af- vided by public institutions of scheduling of appointments at each medical fa- fairs. higher learning for purposes of cility of the Department. Sec. 203. Use of unobligated amounts to hire All-Volunteer Force Educational (B) Assess whether all employees of the De- additional health care providers Assistance Program and Post-9/11 partment conducting tasks related to scheduling for the Veterans Health Adminis- Educational Assistance condi- are properly trained for conducting such tasks. tration. tional on in-State tuition rate for (C) Assess whether changes in the technology TITLE III—IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESS TO veterans. or system used in scheduling appointments are CARE FROM NON-DEPARTMENT OF VET- necessary to limit access to the system to only TITLE VIII—APPROPRIATION AND ERANS AFFAIRS PROVIDERS those employees that have been properly trained EMERGENCY DESIGNATIONS Sec. 301. Expanded availability of hospital care in conducting such tasks. and medical services for veterans Sec. 801. Appropriation of emergency amounts. (D) Assess whether health care providers of through the use of contracts. Sec. 802. 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schedules that hinder the ability of employees (2) ELEMENTS.—The report required by para- (2) ELEMENTS.—Each report submitted under conducting such tasks to perform such tasks. graph (1) shall include the following: paragraph (1) shall include the following: (E) Assess whether the establishment of a cen- (A) Proposals for specific actions to be taken (A) The results of a system-wide assessment of tralized call center throughout the Department by the Department to improve the scheduling all medical facilities of the Department to en- for scheduling appointments at medical facilities system and scheduling software of the Depart- sure the following: of the Department would improve the process of ment described in subsection (a)(1). (i) Appropriate staffing levels for health care scheduling such appointments. (B) A determination as to whether an existing providers to meet the goals of the Secretary for (F) Assess whether booking templates for each off-the-shelf system would— timely access to care for veterans. medical facility or clinic of the Department (i) meet the needs of the Department to sched- (ii) Appropriate staffing levels for support per- would improve the process of scheduling such ule appointments for veterans for hospital care, sonnel, including clerks. appointments. medical services, and other health care from the (iii) Appropriate sizes for clinical panels. (G) Recommend any actions to be taken by the Department; and (iv) Appropriate numbers of full-time staff, or Department to improve the process for sched- (ii) improve the access of veterans to such care full-time equivalents, dedicated to direct care of uling such appointments, including the fol- and services. patients. lowing: (3) PUBLICATION.—Not later than 30 days (v) Appropriate physical plant space to meet (i) Changes in training materials provided to after the receipt of the report required by para- the capacity needs of the Department in that employees of the Department with respect to graph (1), the Secretary shall publish such re- area. conducting tasks related to scheduling such ap- port in the Federal Register and on an Internet (vi) Such other factors as the Secretary con- pointments. website of the Department accessible to the pub- siders necessary. (ii) Changes in monitoring and assessment lic. (B) A plan for addressing any issues identified conducted by the Department of wait times of (c) IMPLEMENTATION OF TASK FORCE REC- in the assessment described in subparagraph veterans for such appointments. OMMENDATIONS.—Not later than one year after (A), including a timeline for addressing such (iii) Changes in the system used to schedule the receipt of the report required by subsection issues. such appointments, including changes to im- (b)(1), the Secretary shall implement the rec- (C) A list of the current wait times and work- prove how the Department— ommendations set forth in such report that the load levels for the following clinics in each med- (I) measures wait times of veterans for such Secretary considers are feasible, advisable, and ical facility: appointments; cost-effective. (i) Mental health. (II) monitors the availability of health care (ii) Primary care. TITLE II—TRAINING AND HIRING OF providers of the Department; and (iii) Gastroenterology. (III) provides veterans the ability to schedule HEALTH CARE STAFF (iv) Women’s health. such appointments. SEC. 201. TREATMENT OF STAFFING SHORTAGE (v) Such other clinics as the Secretary con- (iv) Such other actions as the independent AND BIANNUAL REPORT ON STAFF- siders appropriate. third party considers appropriate. ING OF MEDICAL FACILITIES OF THE (D) A description of the results of the most DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- (3) TIMING.—The independent third party car- FAIRS. current determination of the Inspector General rying out the assessment required by paragraph under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and a (a) STAFFING SHORTAGE.— (1) shall complete such assessment not later (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after plan to use direct appointment authority under than 180 days after entering into the contract the date of the enactment of this Act, and not paragraph (2) of such subsection to fill staffing described in such paragraph. later than September 30 each year thereafter, shortages, including recommendations for im- (b) REPORT.— the Inspector General of the Department of Vet- proving the speed at which the credentialing (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after and privileging process can be conducted. the date on which the independent third party erans Affairs shall determine, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal (E) The current staffing models of the Depart- completes the assessment under this section, the ment for the following clinics, including rec- Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Vet- Register, the five occupations of health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs ommendations for changes to such models: erans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee (i) Mental health. for which there is the largest staffing shortage on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representa- (ii) Primary care. tives a report on the results of such assessment. throughout the Department. (iii) Gastroenterology. (2) RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT.—Not- (2) PUBLICATION.—Not later than 30 days (iv) Women’s health. after submitting the report under paragraph (1), withstanding sections 3304 and 3309 through (v) Such other clinics as the Secretary con- the Secretary shall publish such report in the 3318 of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary siders appropriate. Federal Register and on an Internet website of may, upon a determination by the Inspector (F) A detailed analysis of succession planning the Department accessible to the public. General under paragraph (1) that there is a at medical facilities of the Department, includ- staffing shortage throughout the Department SEC. 102. TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE ON REVIEW ing the following: OF SCHEDULING SYSTEM AND SOFT- with respect to a particular occupation of (i) The number of positions in medical facili- WARE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VET- health care provider, recruit and directly ap- ties throughout the Department that are not ERANS AFFAIRS. point highly qualified health care providers to filled by a permanent employee. (a) TASK FORCE REVIEW.— serve as health care providers in that particular (ii) The length of time each position described (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans occupation for the Department. in clause (i) remained vacant or filled by a tem- Affairs shall, through the use of a technology (3) PRIORITY IN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDU- porary or acting employee. task force, conduct a review of the needs of the CATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO CERTAIN PRO- (iii) A description of any barriers to filling the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to VIDERS.—Section 7612(b)(5) of title 38, United positions described in clause (i). the scheduling system and scheduling software States Code, is amended— (iv) A plan for filling any positions that are of the Department of Veterans Affairs that is (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ at vacant or filled by a temporary or acting em- used by the Department to schedule appoint- the end; ployee for more than 180 days. ments for veterans for hospital care, medical (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as sub- (v) A plan for handling emergency cir- services, and other health care from the Depart- paragraph (C); and cumstances, such as administrative leave or sud- ment. (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the den medical leave for senior officials. (2) AGREEMENT.— following new subparagraph (B): (G) The number of health care providers of (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall seek to ‘‘(B) shall give priority to applicants pursuing the Department who have been removed from enter into an agreement with a technology orga- a course of education or training towards a ca- their positions, have retired, or have left their nization or technology organizations to carry reer in an occupation for which the Secretary positions for another reason, disaggregated by out the review required by paragraph (1). has, in the most current determination pub- provider type, during the two-year period pre- (B) PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS.—No Fed- lished in the Federal Register pursuant to sec- ceding the submittal of the report. eral funds may be used to assist the technology tion 201(a)(1) of the Veterans’ Access to Care (H) Of the health care providers specified in organization or technology organizations under through Choice, Accountability, and Trans- subparagraph (G) who have been removed from subparagraph (A) in carrying out the review re- parency Act of 2014, determined that there is their positions, the following: quired by paragraph (1). one of the largest staffing shortages throughout (i) The number of such health care providers (b) REPORT.— the Department with respect to such occupation; who were reassigned to other positions in the (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 45 days after and’’. Department. the date of the enactment of this Act, the tech- (b) REPORTS.— (ii) The number of such health care providers nology task force required under subsection (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after who left the Department. (a)(1) shall submit to the Secretary, the Com- the date of the enactment of this Act, and not (iii) The number of such health care providers mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate, and later than December 31 of each even numbered who left the Department and were subsequently the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House year thereafter until 2024, the Secretary of Vet- rehired by the Department. of Representatives a report setting forth the erans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on SEC. 202. CLINIC MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR findings and recommendations of the technology Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Com- MANAGERS AND HEALTH CARE PRO- task force regarding the needs of the Depart- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Rep- VIDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ment with respect to the scheduling system and resentatives a report assessing the staffing of VETERANS AFFAIRS. scheduling software of the Department described each medical facility of the Department of Vet- (a) CLINIC MANAGEMENT TRAINING PRO- in such subsection. erans Affairs. GRAM.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after (A) under the heading ‘‘MEDICAL SERVICES’’; (II) emergency medical services; and the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (B) under the heading ‘‘MEDICAL SUPPORT AND (III) surgical care rated by the Secretary as retary of Veterans Affairs shall commence a COMPLIANCE’’; or having a surgical complexity of standard; and clinic management training program to provide (C) under the heading ‘‘MEDICAL FACILITIES’’; (ii) more than 20 miles from a medical facility in-person, standardized education on health and of the Department described in clause (i). care management to all managers of, and health (2) that are unobligated at the end of the ap- (c) ELECTION AND AUTHORIZATION.— care providers at, medical facilities of the De- plicable fiscal year. (1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary confirms that an appointment for an eligible veteran department of Veterans Affairs. TITLE III—IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESS TO (2) ELEMENTS.—The clinic management train- scribed in subsection (b)(2)(A) for the receipt of CARE FROM NON-DEPARTMENT OF VET- ing program required by paragraph (1) shall in- hospital care or medical services under chapter ERANS AFFAIRS PROVIDERS clude the following: 17 of title 38, United States Code, is unavailable (A) Training on how to manage the schedules SEC. 301. EXPANDED AVAILABILITY OF HOSPITAL within the current wait-time goals of the De- of health care providers of the Department, in- CARE AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR partment for the furnishing of such care or serv- cluding the following: VETERANS THROUGH THE USE OF ices, the Secretary shall, at the election of the CONTRACTS. (i) Maintaining such schedules in a manner eligible veteran— that allows appointments to be booked at least (a) EXPANSION OF AVAILABLE CARE AND SERV- (A) place such eligible veteran on an elec- eight weeks in advance. ICES.— tronic waiting list described in paragraph (2) for (ii) Proper planning procedures for vacation, (1) FURNISHING OF CARE.— such an appointment; or leave, and graduate medical education training (A) IN GENERAL.—Hospital care and medical (B)(i) authorize that such care and services be schedules. services under chapter 17 of title 38, United furnished to the eligible veteran under this sec- (B) Training on the appropriate number of States Code, shall be furnished to an eligible tion for a period of time specified by the Sec- appointments that a health care provider should veteran described in subsection (b), at the elec- retary; and conduct on a daily basis, based on specialty. tion of such veteran, through contracts author- (ii) send a letter to the eligible veteran describ- (C) Training on how to determine whether ized under subsection (d), or any other law ad- ing the care and services the eligible veteran is there are enough available appointment slots to ministered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, eligible to receive under this section. manage demand for different appointment types with entities specified in subparagraph (B) for (2) ELECTRONIC WAITING LIST.—The electronic and mechanisms for alerting management of in- the furnishing of such care and services to vet- waiting list described in this paragraph shall be sufficient slots. erans. maintained by the Department and allow access (D) Training on how to properly use the ap- (B) ENTITIES SPECIFIED.—The entities speci- by each eligible veteran via pointment scheduling system of the Department, fied in this subparagraph are the following: www.myhealth.va.gov or any successor website including any new scheduling system imple- (i) Any health care provider that is partici- for the following purposes: mented by the Department. pating in the Medicare program under title (A) To determine the place of such eligible vet- (E) Training on how to optimize the use of XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 eran on the waiting list. technology, including the following: et seq.). (B) To determine the average length of time (i) Telemedicine. (ii) Any Federally-qualified health center (as an individual spends on the waiting list, (ii) Electronic mail. defined in section 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Se- disaggregated by medical facility of the Depart- (iii) Text messaging. ment and type of care or service needed, for pur- (iv) Such other technologies as specified by curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2)(B))). poses of allowing such eligible veteran to make the Secretary. (iii) The Department of Defense. (F) Training on how to properly use physical (iv) The Indian Health Service. an informed election under paragraph (1). plant space at medical facilities of the Depart- (2) CHOICE OF PROVIDER.—An eligible veteran (d) CARE AND SERVICES THROUGH CON- ment to ensure efficient flow and privacy for pa- who elects to receive care and services under TRACTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall enter tients and staff. this section may select the provider of such care into contracts with health care providers that (3) SUNSET.—The clinic management training and services from among any source of provider program required by paragraph (1) shall termi- of such care and services through an entity are participating in the Medicare program nate on the date that is two years after the date specified in paragraph (1)(B) that is accessible under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 on which the Secretary commences such pro- to the veteran. U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) to furnish care and services gram. (3) COORDINATION OF CARE AND SERVICES.— to eligible veterans under this section. ATES AND REIMBURSEMENT (b) TRAINING MATERIALS.— The Secretary shall coordinate, through the (2) R .— (1) IN GENERAL.—After the termination of the Non-VA Care Coordination Program of the De- (A) IN GENERAL.—In entering into a contract clinic management training program required by partment of Veterans Affairs, the furnishing of under this subsection, the Secretary shall— subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide train- care and services under this section to eligible (i) negotiate rates for the furnishing of care ing materials on health care management to veterans, including by ensuring that an eligible and services under this section; and (ii) reimburse the health care provider for each of the following employees of the Depart- veteran receives an appointment for such care such care and services at the rates negotiated ment upon the commencement of employment of and services within the current wait-time goals pursuant to clause (i) as provided in such con- such employee: of the Veterans Health Administration for the tract. (A) Any manager of a medical facility of the furnishing of hospital care and medical services. (B) LIMIT ON RATES.— Department. LIGIBLE ETERANS (b) E V .—A veteran is an eligi- (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in clause (B) Any health care provider at a medical fa- ble veteran for purposes of this section if— (ii), rates negotiated under subparagraph (A)(i) cility of the Department. (1)(A) the veteran is enrolled in the patient shall not be more than the rates paid by the (C) Such other employees of the Department enrollment system of the Department of Vet- as the Secretary considers appropriate. United States to a provider of services (as de- erans Affairs established and operated under fined in section 1861(u) of the Social Security (2) UPDATE.—The Secretary shall regularly section 1705 of title 38, United States Code; or update the training materials required under Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(u))) or a supplier (as de- (B) the veteran is enrolled in such system, has fined in section 1861(d) of such Act (42 U.S.C. paragraph (1). not received hospital care or medical services SEC. 203. USE OF UNOBLIGATED AMOUNTS TO 1395x(d))) under the Medicare program under from the Department, and has contacted the De- title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. HIRE ADDITIONAL HEALTH CARE partment seeking an initial appointment from PROVIDERS FOR THE VETERANS 1395 et seq.) for the same care and services. HEALTH ADMINISTRATION. the Department for the receipt of such care or (ii) EXCEPTION.—The Secretary may negotiate (a) IN GENERAL.—At the end of each of fiscal services; and a rate that is more than the rate paid by the years 2014 and 2015, all covered amounts shall (2) the veteran— United States as described in clause (i) with re- be made available to the Secretary of Veterans (A)(i) attempts, or has attempted under para- spect to the furnishing of care or services under Affairs to hire additional health care providers graph (1)(B), to schedule an appointment for this section to an eligible veteran if the Sec- for the Veterans Health Administration of the the receipt of hospital care or medical services retary determines that there is no health care Department of Veterans Affairs, or to carry out under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, provider that will provide such care or services any provision of this Act or the amendments but is unable to schedule an appointment within to such eligible veteran at the rate required made by this Act, and shall remain available the current wait-time goals of the Veterans under such clause— until expended. Health Administration for the furnishing of (I) within the current wait-time goals of the (b) PRIORITY IN HIRING.—The Secretary shall such care or services; and Veterans Health Administration for the fur- prioritize hiring additional health care providers (ii) elects, and is authorized, to be furnished nishing of such care or services; and under subsection (a) at medical facilities of the such care or services pursuant to subsection (II) at a location not more than 40 miles from Department and in geographic areas in which (c)(2); the residence of such eligible veteran. the Secretary identifies the greatest shortage of (B) resides more than 40 miles from the nearest (C) LIMIT ON COLLECTION.—For the furnishing health care providers. medical facility of the Department, including a of care and services pursuant to a contract (c) COVERED AMOUNTS DEFINED.—In this sec- community-based outpatient clinic, that is clos- under this section, a health care provider may tion, the term ‘‘covered amounts’’ means est to the residence of the veteran; or not collect any amount that is greater than the amounts— (C) resides— rate negotiated pursuant to subparagraph (1) that are made available to the Veterans (i) in a State without a medical facility of the (A)(i). Health Administration of the Department for an Department that provides— (3) INFORMATION ON POLICIES AND PROCE- appropriations account— (I) hospital care; DURES.—The Secretary shall provide to any

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health care provider with which the Secretary under this section only if such eligible veteran (1) INITIAL REPORT.—Not later than 90 days has entered into a contract under paragraph (1) would be required to pay such copayment for after the publication of the interim final regula- the following: the receipt of such care and services at a med- tions under subsection (l), the Secretary shall (A) Information on applicable policies and ical facility of the Department. submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of procedures for submitting bills or claims for au- (2) LIMITATION.—The copayment required the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Af- thorized care and services furnished to eligible under paragraph (1) shall not be greater than fairs of the House of Representatives a report on veterans under this section. the copayment required of such eligible veteran the furnishing of care and services under this (B) Access to a telephone hotline maintained by the Department for the receipt of such care section that includes the following: by the Department that such health care pro- and services at a medical facility of the Depart- (A) The number of eligible veterans who have vider may call for information on the following: ment. received care and services under this section. (i) Procedures for furnishing care and services (i) CLAIMS PROCESSING SYSTEM.— (B) A description of the type of care and serv- under this section. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall provide ices furnished to eligible veterans under this sec- (ii) Procedures for submitting bills or claims for an efficient nationwide system for processing tion. for authorized care and services furnished to eli- and paying bills or claims for authorized care (2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 540 days gible veterans under this section and being reim- and services furnished to eligible veterans under after the publication of the interim final regula- bursed for furnishing such care and services. this section. tions under subsection (l), the Secretary shall (iii) Whether particular care or services under (2) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 90 days submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of this section are authorized, and the procedures after the date of the enactment of this Act, the the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Af- for authorization of such care or services. Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe reg- fairs of the House of Representatives a report on (e) CHOICE CARD.— ulations for the implementation of such system. the furnishing of care and services under this (1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of receiving (3) OVERSIGHT.—The Chief Business Office of section that includes the following: care and services under this section, the Sec- the Veterans Health Administration shall over- (A) The total number of eligible veterans who retary shall issue to each eligible veteran a card see the implementation and maintenance of such have received care and services under this sec- that the eligible veteran shall present to a system. tion, disaggregated by— health care provider that is eligible to furnish (4) ACCURACY OF PAYMENT.— (i) eligible veterans described in subsection care and services under this section before re- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ensure (b)(2)(A); and ceiving such care and services. that such system meets such goals for accuracy (ii) eligible veterans described in subsection (2) NAME OF CARD.—Each card issued under of payment as the Secretary shall specify for (b)(2)(B). paragraph (1) shall be known as a ‘‘Choice purposes of this section. (B) A description of the type of care and serv- Card’’. (B) ANNUAL REPORT.— ices furnished to eligible veterans under this sec- (3) DETAILS OF CARD.—Each Choice Card (i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year after tion. issued to an eligible veteran under paragraph the date of the enactment of this Act, and annu- (C) An accounting of the total cost of fur- (1) shall include the following: ally thereafter until the termination date speci- nishing care and services to eligible veterans (A) The name of the eligible veteran. fied in subsection (n), the Secretary shall submit under this section. (B) An identification number for the eligible to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the (D) The results of a survey of eligible veterans veteran that is not the social security number of Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs who have received care or services under this the eligible veteran. of the House of Representatives a report on the section on the satisfaction of such eligible vet- (C) The contact information of an appropriate goals for accuracy of such system. erans with the care or services received by such office of the Department for health care pro- (ii) ELEMENTS.—Each report required by eligible veterans under this section. viders to confirm that care and services under clause (i) shall include the following: (E) An assessment of the effect of furnishing this section are authorized for the eligible vet- (I) A description of the goals for accuracy for care and services under this section on wait eran. such system specified by the Secretary under times for an appointment for the receipt of hos- (D) Contact information and other relevant subparagraph (A). pital care and medical services from the Depart- information for the submittal of claims or bills (II) An assessment of the success of the De- ment. for the furnishing of care and services under partment in meeting such goals during the year (F) An assessment of the feasibility and advis- this section. preceding the submittal of the report. ability of continuing furnishing care and serv- (j) MEDICAL RECORDS.—The Secretary shall (E) The following statement: ‘‘This card is for ices under this section after the termination ensure that any health care provider that fur- qualifying medical care outside the Department date specified in subsection (n). of Veterans Affairs. Please call the Department nishes care and services under this section to an (p) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.— of Veterans Affairs phone number specified on eligible veteran submits to the Department any (1) NO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS.—Nothing this card to ensure that treatment has been au- medical record related to the care and services in this section shall be construed to require the thorized.’’. provided to such eligible veteran by such health Secretary to renegotiate contracts for the fur- (4) INFORMATION ON USE OF CARD.—Upon care provider for inclusion in the electronic nishing of hospital care or medical services to issuing a Choice Card to an eligible veteran, the medical record of such eligible veteran main- veterans entered into by the Department before Secretary shall provide the eligible veteran with tained by the Department upon the completion the date of the enactment of this Act. information clearly stating the circumstances of the provision of such care and services to (2) FILLING AND PAYING FOR PRESCRIPTION under which the veteran may be eligible for care such eligible veteran. MEDICATIONS.—Nothing in this section shall be (k) TRACKING OF MISSED APPOINTMENTS.—The and services under this section. construed to alter the process of the Department (f) INFORMATION ON AVAILABILITY OF CARE.— Secretary shall implement a mechanism to track for filling and paying for prescription medica- The Secretary shall provide information to a any missed appointments for care and services tions. veteran about the availability of care and serv- under this section by eligible veterans to ensure ices under this section in the following cir- that the Department does not pay for such care SEC. 302. TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY FOR PAY- MENTS FOR HOSPITAL CARE, MED- cumstances: and services that were not furnished to an eligi- ICAL SERVICES, AND OTHER HEALTH (1) When the veteran enrolls in the patient en- ble veteran. CARE FROM NON-DEPARTMENT PRO- rollment system of the Department under section (l) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 90 days VIDERS TO THE CHIEF BUSINESS OF- 1705 of title 38, United States Code. after the date of the enactment of this Act, the FICE OF THE VETERANS HEALTH AD- (2) When the veteran attempts to schedule an Secretary shall prescribe interim final regula- MINISTRATION OF THE DEPART- appointment for the receipt of hospital care or tions on the implementation of this section and MENT. medical services from the Department but is un- publish such regulations in the Federal Reg- (a) TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY.— able to schedule an appointment within the cur- ister. (1) IN GENERAL.—Effective on October 1, 2014, rent wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Ad- (m) INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT.—Not later the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall transfer ministration for delivery of such care or serv- than 540 days after the publication of the in- the authority to pay for hospital care, medical ices. terim final regulations under subsection (l), the services, and other health care through non-De- (g) PROVIDERS.—To be eligible to furnish care Inspector General of the Department shall sub- partment providers to the Chief Business Office and services under this section, a health care mit to the Secretary a report on the results of an of the Veterans Health Administration of the provider must— audit of the care and services furnished under Department of Veterans Affairs from the Vet- (1) maintain at least the same or similar cre- this section to ensure the accuracy and timeli- erans Integrated Service Networks and medical dentials and licenses as those credentials and li- ness of payments by the Department for the cost centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. censes that are required of health care providers of such care and services, including any find- (2) MANNER OF CARE.—The Chief Business Of- of the Department, as determined by the Sec- ings and recommendations of the Inspector Gen- fice shall work in consultation with the Office retary for purposes of this section; and eral. of Clinical Operations and Management of the (2) submit, not less frequently than once each (n) TERMINATION.—The requirement of the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that year, verification of such licenses and creden- Secretary to furnish care and services under this care and services described in paragraph (1) are tials maintained by such health care provider. section terminates on the date that is two years provided in a manner that is clinically appro- (h) COST-SHARING.— after the date on which the Secretary publishes priate and effective. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall require the interim final regulations under subsection (3) NO DELAY IN PAYMENT.—The transfer of an eligible veteran to pay a copayment to the (l). authority under paragraph (1) shall be carried Department for the receipt of care and services (o) REPORTS.— out in a manner that does not delay or impede

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any payment by the Department for hospital (2) MEDICAL FACILITY OF THE INDIAN HEALTH (1) The use of mobile vet centers to provide care, medical services, or other health care pro- SERVICE.—The term ‘‘medical facility of the In- telemedicine services to veterans during the year vided through a non-Department provider under dian Health Service’’ includes a facility oper- preceding the submittal of the report, including the laws administered by the Secretary. ated by an Indian tribe or tribal organization the following: (b) BUDGETARY EFFECT.—The Secretary shall, through a contract or compact with the Indian (A) The number of days each mobile vet center for each fiscal year that begins after the date of Health Service under the Indian Self-Deter- was open to provide such services. the enactment of this Act— mination and Education Assistance Act (25 (B) The number of days each mobile vet center (1) include in the budget for the Chief Busi- U.S.C. 450 et seq.). traveled to a location other than the head- ness Office of the Veterans Health Administra- (3) TRIBAL ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘tribal quarters of the mobile vet center to provide such tion amounts to pay for hospital care, medical organization’’ has the meaning given the term services. services, and other health care provided through in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination (C) The number of appointments each center non-Department providers, including any and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b). conducted to provide such services on average amounts necessary to carry out the transfer of per month and in total during such year. SEC. 304. ENHANCEMENT OF COLLABORATION (2) An analysis of the effectiveness of using authority to pay for such care and services BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF VET- under subsection (a), including any increase in ERANS AFFAIRS AND NATIVE HAWAI- mobile vet centers to provide health care services staff; and IAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS. to veterans through the use of telemedicine. (2) not include in the budget of each Veterans (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans (3) Any recommendations for an increase in Integrated Service Network and medical center Affairs shall, in consultation with Papa Ola the number of mobile vet centers of the Depart- of the Department amounts to pay for such care Lokahi and such other organizations involved ment. (4) Any recommendations for an increase in and services. in the delivery of health care to Native Hawai- the telemedicine capabilities of each mobile vet SEC. 303. ENHANCEMENT OF COLLABORATION ians as the Secretary considers appropriate, center. BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF VET- enter into contracts or agreements with Native (5) The feasibility and advisability of using ERANS AFFAIRS AND INDIAN Hawaiian health care systems that are in receipt HEALTH SERVICE. temporary health care providers, including of funds from the Secretary of Health and (a) OUTREACH TO TRIBAL-RUN MEDICAL FA- locum tenens, to provide direct health care serv- Human Services pursuant to grants awarded or CILITIES.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs ices to veterans at mobile vet centers. contracts entered into under section 6(a) of the shall, in consultation with the Director of the (6) Such other recommendations on improve- Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Indian Health Service, conduct outreach to each ment of the use of mobile vet centers by the De- (42 U.S.C. 11705(a)) for the reimbursement of di- medical facility operated by an Indian tribe or partment as the Secretary considers appropriate. rect care services provided to eligible veterans as tribal organization through a contract or com- SEC. 402. COMMISSION ON CONSTRUCTION specified in such contracts or agreements. pact with the Indian Health Service under the PROJECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms Indian Self-Determination and Education As- VETERANS AFFAIRS. ‘‘Native Hawaiian’’, ‘‘Native Hawaiian health sistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) to raise (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.— care system’’, and ‘‘Papa Ola Lokahi’’ have the awareness of the ability of such facilities, In- (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established an meanings given those terms in section 12 of the dian tribes, and tribal organizations to enter Independent Commission on Department of Vet- Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act into agreements with the Department of Vet- erans Affairs Construction Projects (in this sec- (42 U.S.C. 11711). erans Affairs under which the Secretary reim- tion referred to as the ‘‘Commission’’). (2) MEMBERSHIP.— burses such facilities, Indian tribes, or tribal or- SEC. 305. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON PROMPT PAY- MENT BY DEPARTMENT OF VET- (A) VOTING MEMBERS.—The Commission shall ganizations, as the case may be, for health care ERANS AFFAIRS. be composed of 10 voting members as follows: provided to veterans eligible for health care at It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary (i) Three members to be appointed by the such facilities. of Veterans Affairs shall comply with section President from among members of the National (b) METRICS FOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDER- 1315 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations Academy of Engineering who are nominated STANDING PERFORMANCE.—The Secretary of Vet- (commonly known as the ‘‘prompt payment under subparagraph (B). erans Affairs shall implement performance rule’’), or any corresponding similar regulation (ii) Three members to be appointed by the metrics for assessing the performance by the De- or ruling, in paying for health care pursuant to President from among members of the National partment of Veterans Affairs and the Indian contracts entered into with non-Department of Institute of Building Sciences who are nomi- Health Service under the memorandum of un- Veterans Affairs providers to provide health nated under subparagraph (B). derstanding entitled ‘‘Memorandum of Under- care under the laws administered by the Sec- (iii) Four members to be appointed by the standing between the Department of Veterans retary. President from among veterans enrolled in the Affairs (VA) and the Indian Health Service patient enrollment system of the Department of TITLE IV—HEALTH CARE (IHS)’’ in increasing access to health care, im- Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS proving quality and coordination of health care, United States Code, who are nominated under promoting effective patient-centered collabora- SEC. 401. IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESS OF VET- subparagraph (B). tion and partnerships between the Department ERANS TO MOBILE VET CENTERS OF (B) NOMINATION OF VOTING MEMBERS.—The and the Service, and ensuring health-promotion THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- majority leader of the Senate, the minority lead- FAIRS. and disease-prevention services are appro- er of the Senate, the speaker of the House of (a) IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESS.— priately funded and available for beneficiaries Representatives, and the minority leader of the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans under both health care systems. House of Representatives shall jointly nominate Affairs shall improve the access of veterans to (c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the not less than 24 individuals to be considered by telemedicine and other health care through the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary the President for appointment under subpara- use of mobile vet centers of the Department of of Veterans Affairs and the Director of the In- graph (A). Veterans Affairs by providing standardized re- dian Health Service shall jointly submit to Con- (C) NONVOTING MEMBERS.—The Commission quirements for the operation of such centers. gress a report on the feasibility and advisability shall be composed of the following nonvoting (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The standardized re- of the following: members: (1) Entering into agreements for the reim- quirements required by paragraph (1) shall in- (i) The Comptroller General of the United bursement by the Secretary of the costs of direct clude the following: States, or designee. care services provided through organizations re- (A) The number of days each mobile vet center (ii) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or des- ceiving amounts pursuant to grants made or of the Department is expected to travel per year. ignee. contracts entered into under section 503 of the (B) The number of locations each center is ex- (iii) The Inspector General of the Department Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. pected to visit per year. of Veterans Affairs, or designee. (C) The number of appointments each center 1653) to veterans who are otherwise eligible to (D) DATE OF APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS.—The is expected to conduct per year. receive health care from such organizations. appointments of the members of the Commission (2) Including the reimbursement of the costs of (D) The method and timing of notifications under subparagraph (A) shall be made not later direct care services provided to veterans who are given by each center to individuals in the area than 14 days after the date of the enactment of not Indians in agreements between the Depart- to which such center is traveling, including no- this Act. ment and the following: tifications informing veterans of the availability (3) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT; VACANCIES.— (A) The Indian Health Service. to schedule appointments at the center. Members shall be appointed for the life of the (B) An Indian tribe or tribal organization op- (3) USE OF TELEMEDICINE.—The Secretary Commission. Any vacancy in the Commission erating a medical facility through a contract or shall ensure that each mobile vet center of the shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in compact with the Indian Health Service under Department has the capability to provide tele- the same manner as the original appointment. the Indian Self-Determination and Education medicine services. (4) INITIAL MEETING.—Not later than five days Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.). (b) REPORTS.—Not later than one year after after the date on which all members of the Com- (C) A medical facility of the Indian Health the date of the enactment of this Act, and not mission have been appointed, the Commission Service. later than September 30 each year thereafter, shall hold its first meeting. (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to (5) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at (1) INDIAN.—The terms ‘‘Indian’’ and ‘‘Indian the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Sen- the call of the Chairperson. tribe’’ have the meanings given those terms in ate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of (6) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improve- the House of Representatives a report on the fol- the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a ment Act (25 U.S.C. 1603). lowing: lesser number of members may hold hearings.

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(7) CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON.—The (4) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.—Any laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice Federal Government employee may be detailed Affairs. Chairperson from among its members. to the Commission without reimbursement, and (ii) ADDITIONAL NONVOTING MEMBERS.—In ad- (b) DUTIES OF COMMISSION.— such detail shall be without interruption or loss dition to members appointed under subpara- (1) REVIEW.—The Commission shall review of civil service status or privilege. graph (A) and clause (i), the Commission shall current construction and maintenance projects (5) PROCUREMENT OF TEMPORARY AND INTER- be composed of the following nonvoting mem- and the medical facility leasing program of the MITTENT SERVICES.—The Chairperson of the bers: Department of Veterans Affairs to identify any Commission may procure temporary and inter- (I) The Comptroller General of the United problems experienced by the Department in car- mittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, States, or designee. rying out such projects and program. United States Code, at rates for individuals that (II) The Inspector General of the Department (2) REPORTS.— do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual of Veterans Affairs, or designee. (A) COMMISSION REPORT.—Not later than 120 rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the (C) DATE.—The appointments of members of days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such the Commission shall be made not later than 60 the Commission shall submit to the Secretary of title. days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Veterans Affairs, the Committee on Veterans’ (e) TERMINATION OF COMMISSION.—The Com- (3) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT; VACANCIES.— Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on mission shall terminate 30 days after the date on Members shall be appointed for the life of the Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representa- which the Commission submits its report under Commission. Any vacancy in the Commission tives a report setting forth recommendations, if subsection (b)(2)(A). shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in any, for improving the manner in which the SEC. 403. COMMISSION ON ACCESS TO CARE. the same manner as the original appointment. Secretary carries out the projects and program (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.— (4) INITIAL MEETING.—Not later than 15 days specified in paragraph (1). (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established the after the date on which seven voting members of (B) DEPARTMENT REPORT.—Not later than 60 Commission on Access to Care (in this section the Commission have been appointed, the Com- days after the submittal of the report under sub- referred to as the ‘‘Commission’’) to examine the mission shall hold its first meeting. paragraph (A), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs access of veterans to health care from the De- (5) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- partment of Veterans Affairs and strategically the call of the Chairperson. fairs of the Senate and the Committee on Vet- examine how best to organize the Veterans (6) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of erans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a Health Administration, locate health care re- the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a report on the feasibility and advisability of im- sources, and deliver health care to veterans dur- lesser number of members may hold hearings. plementing the recommendations of the Commis- ing the 10- to 20-year period beginning on the (7) CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON.—The sion, if any, included in the report submitted date of the enactment of this Act. Commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice under such subparagraph, including a timeline (2) MEMBERSHIP.— Chairperson from among its members. for the implementation of such recommenda- (A) VOTING MEMBERS.—The Commission shall (b) DUTIES OF COMMISSION.— tions. be composed of 10 voting members who are ap- (1) EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT.—The Com- (c) POWERS OF COMMISSION.— mission shall undertake a comprehensive eval- (1) HEARINGS.—The Commission may hold pointed by the President as follows: uation and assessment of access to health care such hearings, sit and act at such times and (i) At least two members who represent an or- at the Department of Veterans Affairs. places, take such testimony, and receive such ganization recognized by the Secretary of Vet- (2) MATTERS EVALUATED AND ASSESSED.—The evidence as the Commission considers advisable erans Affairs for the representation of veterans matters evaluated and assessed by the Commis- to carry out this section. under section 5902 of title 38, United States sion shall include the following: (2) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES.— Code. The Commission may secure directly from any (ii) At least one member from among persons (A) The appropriateness of current standards Federal agency such information as the Com- who have experience as senior management for of the Department of Veterans Affairs con- mission considers necessary to carry out this a private integrated health care system with an cerning access to health care. section. Upon request of the Chairperson of the annual gross revenue of more than $50,000,000. (B) The measurement of such standards. Commission, the head of such agency shall fur- (iii) At least one member from among persons (C) The appropriateness of performance nish such information to the Commission. who are familiar with government health care standards and incentives in relation to stand- (d) COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.— systems, including those systems of the Depart- ards described in subparagraph (A). (1) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.—Each mem- ment of Defense, the Indian Health Service, and (D) Staffing levels throughout the Veterans ber of the Commission who is not an officer or Federally-qualified health centers (as defined in Health Administration and whether they are employee of the Federal Government shall be section 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act sufficient to meet current demand for health compensated at a rate equal to the daily equiva- (42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2)(B))). care from the Administration. lent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed (iv) At least two members from among persons (E) The results of the assessment conducted by for level IV of the Executive Schedule under sec- who are familiar with the Veterans Health Ad- an independent third party under section tion 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each ministration but are not current employees of 101(a), including any data or recommendations day (including travel time) during which such the Veterans Health Administration. included in such assessment. member is engaged in the performance of the du- (v) At least two members from among persons (3) REPORTS.—The Commission shall submit to ties of the Commission. All members of the Com- who are veterans or eligible for hospital care, the President, through the Secretary of Veterans mission who are officers or employees of the medical services, or other health care under the Affairs, reports as follows: United States shall serve without compensation laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans (A) Not later than 90 days after the date of in addition to that received for their services as Affairs. the initial meeting of the Commission, an in- officers or employees of the United States. (B) NONVOTING MEMBERS.— terim report on— (2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of the (i) IN GENERAL.—In addition to members ap- (i) the findings of the Commission with respect Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, in- pointed under subparagraph (A), the Commis- to the evaluation and assessment required by cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates sion shall be composed of 10 nonvoting members this subsection; and authorized for employees of agencies under sub- who are appointed by the President as follows: (ii) such recommendations as the Commission chapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States (I) At least two members who represent an or- may have for legislative or administrative action Code, while away from their homes or regular ganization recognized by the Secretary of Vet- to improve access to health care through the places of business in the performance of services erans Affairs for the representation of veterans Veterans Health Administration. for the Commission. under section 5902 of title 38, United States (B) Not later than 180 days after the date of (3) STAFF.— Code. the initial meeting of the Commission, a final re- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Chairperson of the (II) At least one member from among persons port on— Commission may, without regard to the civil who have experience as senior management for (i) the findings of the Commission with respect service laws and regulations, appoint and termi- a private integrated health care system with an to the evaluation and assessment required by nate an executive director and such other addi- annual gross revenue of more than $50,000,000. this subsection; and tional personnel as may be necessary to enable (III) At least one member from among persons (ii) such recommendations as the Commission the Commission to perform its duties. The em- who are familiar with government health care may have for legislative or administrative action ployment of an executive director shall be sub- systems, including those systems of the Depart- to improve access to health care through the ject to confirmation by the Commission. ment of Defense, the Indian Health Service, and Veterans Health Administration. (B) COMPENSATION.—The Chairperson of the Federally-qualified health centers (as defined in (c) POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.— Commission may fix the compensation of the ex- section 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act (1) HEARINGS.—The Commission may hold ecutive director and other personnel without re- (42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2)(B))). such hearings, sit and act at such times and gard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter (IV) At least two members from among persons places, take such testimony, and receive such 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to clas- who are familiar with the Veterans Health Ad- evidence as the Commission considers advisable sification of positions and General Schedule pay ministration but are not current employees of to carry out this section. rates, except that the rate of pay for the execu- the Veterans Health Administration. (2) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES.— tive director and other personnel may not exceed (V) At least two members from among persons The Commission may secure directly from any the rate payable for level V of the Executive who are veterans or eligible for hospital care, Federal department or agency such information Schedule under section 5316 of such title. medical services, or other health care under the as the Commission considers necessary to carry

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Upon request of the Chair- siders appropriate a report setting forth the fol- partment in leadership positions at Department person of the Commission, the head of such de- lowing: medical centers, including associate directors, partment or agency shall furnish such informa- (A) An assessment of the feasibility and advis- assistant directors, deputy directors, chiefs of tion to the Commission. ability of each recommendation contained in the staff, and clinical leads, and in Veterans Inte- (d) COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.— report received by the President. grated Service Networks, including assistant di- (1) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.—Each mem- (B) For each recommendation assessed as fea- rectors and quality management officers, using ber of the Commission who is not an officer or sible and advisable under subparagraph (A) the factors and criteria similar to those used in the employee of the Federal Government shall be following: performance plans modified under paragraph compensated at a rate equal to the daily equiva- (i) Whether such recommendation requires leg- (1). lent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed islative action. (c) REMOVAL OF CERTAIN PERFORMANCE for level IV of the Executive Schedule under sec- (ii) If such recommendation requires legisla- GOALS.—For each fiscal year that begins after tion 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each tive action, a recommendation concerning such the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- day (including travel time) during which such legislative action. retary shall not include in the performance member is engaged in the performance of the du- (iii) A description of any administrative action goals of any employee of a Veterans Integrated ties of the Commission. All members of the Com- already taken to carry out such recommenda- Service Network or medical center of the Depart- mission who are officers or employees of the tion. ment any performance goal that might United States shall serve without compensation (iv) A description of any administrative action disincentivize the payment of Department in addition to that received for their services as the President intends to be taken to carry out amounts to provide hospital care, medical serv- officers or employees of the United States. such recommendation and by whom. ices, or other health care through a non-Depart- (2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of the SEC. 404. IMPROVED PERFORMANCE METRICS ment provider. Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, in- FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDED BY DE- SEC. 405. IMPROVED TRANSPARENCY CON- cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates PARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. CERNING HEALTH CARE PROVIDED authorized for employees of agencies under sub- (a) PROHIBITION ON USE OF SCHEDULING AND BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- chapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States WAIT-TIME METRICS IN DETERMINATION OF PER- FAIRS. Code, while away from their homes or regular FORMANCE AWARDS.—The Secretary of Veterans (a) PUBLICATION OF WAIT TIMES.— places of business in the performance of services Affairs shall ensure that scheduling and wait- (1) GOALS.— for the Commission. time metrics or goals are not used as factors in (A) INITIAL.—Not later than 90 days after the (3) STAFF.— determining the performance of the following date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary (A) IN GENERAL.—The Chairperson of the employees for purposes of determining whether of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Commission may, without regard to the civil to pay performance awards to such employees: Register, and on an Internet website accessible service laws and regulations, appoint and termi- (1) Directors, associate directors, assistant di- to the public of each medical center of the De- nate an executive director and such other addi- rectors, deputy directors, chiefs of staff, and partment of Veterans Affairs, the wait-time tional personnel as may be necessary to enable clinical leads of medical centers of the Depart- goals of the Department for the scheduling of an the Commission to perform its duties. The em- ment of Veterans Affairs. appointment by a veteran for the receipt of ployment of an executive director shall be sub- (2) Directors, assistant directors, and quality health care from the Department. ject to confirmation by the Commission. management officers of Veterans Integrated (B) SUBSEQUENT CHANGES.— (B) COMPENSATION.—The Chairperson of the Service Networks of the Department of Veterans (i) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary modifies the Commission may fix the compensation of the ex- Affairs. wait-time goals described in subparagraph (A), ecutive director and other personnel without re- (b) MODIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE PLANS.— the Secretary shall publish the new wait-times gard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after goals— 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to clas- the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (I) on an Internet website accessible to the sification of positions and General Schedule pay retary shall modify the performance plans of the public of each medical center of the Department rates, except that the rate of pay for the execu- directors of the medical centers of the Depart- not later than 30 days after such modification; tive director and other personnel may not exceed ment and the directors of the Veterans Inte- and the rate payable for level V of the Executive grated Service Networks to ensure that such (II) in the Federal Register not later than 90 Schedule under section 5316 of such title. plans are based on the quality of care received days after such modification. (4) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.—Any by veterans at the health care facilities under (ii) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Any modification under Federal Government employee may be detailed the jurisdictions of such directors. clause (i) shall take effect on the date of publi- to the Commission without reimbursement, and (2) FACTORS.—In modifying performance cation in the Federal Register. such detail shall be without interruption or loss plans under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall (C) GOALS DESCRIBED.—Wait-time goals pub- of civil service status or privilege. ensure that assessment of the quality of care lished under this paragraph shall include goals (5) PROCUREMENT OF TEMPORARY AND INTER- provided at health care facilities under the ju- for primary care appointments, specialty care MITTENT SERVICES.—The Chairperson of the risdiction of a director described in paragraph appointments, and appointments based on the Commission may procure temporary and inter- (1) includes consideration of the following: general severity of the condition of the veteran. mittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, (A) Recent reviews by the Joint Commission (2) WAIT TIMES AT MEDICAL CENTERS OF THE United States Code, at rates for individuals that (formerly known as the ‘‘Joint Commission on DEPARTMENT.—Not later than one year after the do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations’’) of date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the such facilities. of Veterans Affairs shall publish on an Internet Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such (B) The number and nature of recommenda- website accessible to the public of each medical title. tions concerning such facilities by the Inspector center of the Department the current wait time (e) TERMINATION OF THE COMMISSION.—The General of the Department in reviews conducted for an appointment for primary care and spe- Commission shall terminate 30 days after the through the Combined Assessment Program cialty care at the medical center. date on which the Commission submits its report (CAP), in the reviews by the Inspector General (b) PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DATABASE OF PA- under subsection (b)(3)(B). of community based outpatient clinics and pri- TIENT SAFETY, QUALITY OF CARE, AND OUTCOME (f) FUNDING.—The Secretary of Veterans Af- mary care clinics, and in reviews conducted MEASURES.— fairs shall make available to the Commission through the Office of Healthcare Inspections (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after from amounts appropriated or otherwise made during the two most recently completed fiscal the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- available to the Secretary such amounts as the years. retary shall develop and make available to the Secretary and the Chairperson of the Commis- (C) The number of recommendations described public a comprehensive database containing all sion jointly consider appropriate for the Com- in subparagraph (B) that the Inspector General applicable patient safety, quality of care, and mission to perform its duties under this section. of the Department determines have not been outcome measures for health care provided by (g) EXECUTIVE ACTION.— carried out satisfactorily with respect to such the Department that are tracked by the Sec- (1) ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS.—The Presi- facilities. retary. dent shall require the Secretary of Veterans Af- (D) Reviews of such facilities by the Commis- (2) UPDATE FREQUENCY.—The Secretary shall fairs and such other heads of relevant Federal sion on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facili- update the database required by paragraph (1) departments and agencies to implement each ties. not less frequently than once each year. recommendation set forth in a report submitted (E) The number and outcomes of administra- (3) UNAVAILABLE MEASURES.—For all measures under subsection (b)(3) that the President— tive investigation boards, root cause analysis, that the Secretary would otherwise publish in (A) considers feasible and advisable; and and peer reviews conducted at such facilities the database required by paragraph (1) but has (B) determines can be implemented without during the fiscal year for which the assessment not done so because such measures are not further legislative action. is being conducted. available, the Secretary shall publish notice in (2) REPORTS.—Not later than 60 days after the (F) The effectiveness of any remedial actions the database of the reason for such unavail- date on which the President receives a report or plans resulting from any Inspector General ability and a timeline for making such measures under subsection (b)(3), the President shall sub- recommendations in the reviews and analyses available in the database. mit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the described in subparagraphs (A) through (E). (4) ACCESSIBILITY.—The Secretary shall en- Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (3) ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.—To sure that the database required by paragraph of the House of Representatives and such other the degree practicable, the Secretary shall assess (1) is accessible to the public through the pri- committees of Congress as the President con- the performance of other employees of the De- mary Internet website of the Department and

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Affairs medical centers through the Hospital the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comp- troller General of the United States shall submit SEC. 409. REMOVAL OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERV- Compare Internet website of the Department of ICE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPART- Health and Human Services or any successor to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR Internet website. Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs PERFORMANCE. (2) INFORMATION PROVIDED.—The information of the House of Representatives a report setting (a) REMOVAL OR TRANSFER.— provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to forth an assessment by the Comptroller General (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 7 of title 38, United the Secretary of Health and Human Services of the following: States Code, is amended by adding at the end under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The manner in which contractors under the following new section: the Patient-Centered Community Care initiative (A) Measures of timely and effective health ‘‘§ 713. Senior Executive Service: removal of the Department perform oversight of the cre- care. based on performance (B) Measures of readmissions, complications dentials of physicians within the networks of of death, including with respect to 30-day mor- such contractors under the initiative. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may remove tality rates and 30-day readmission rates, sur- (B) The oversight by the Department of the any individual from the Senior Executive Serv- gical complication measures, and health care re- contracts under the Patient-Centered Commu- ice if the Secretary determines the performance lated infection measures. nity Care initiative. of the individual warrants such removal. If the (C) Survey data of patient experiences, in- (C) The verification by the Department of the Secretary so removes such an individual, the cluding the Hospital Consumer Assessment of credentials and licenses of health care providers Secretary may— Healthcare Providers and Systems or any simi- furnishing hospital care and medical services ‘‘(1) remove the individual from the civil serv- lar successor survey developed by the Depart- under section 301. ice (as defined in section 2101 of title 5); or ment of Health and Human Services. (2) PLAN.— ‘‘(2) transfer the individual to a General (D) Any other measures required of or re- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after Schedule position at any grade of the General ported with respect to hospitals participating in the submittal of the report under paragraph (1), Schedule for which the individual is qualified the Medicare program under title XVIII of the the Secretary shall— and that the Secretary determines is appro- Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.). (i) submit to the Comptroller General, the priate. (3) UNAVAILABLE INFORMATION.—For any ap- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate, ‘‘(b) NOTICE TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 30 plicable metric collected by the Department of and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the days after removing or transferring an indi- Veterans Affairs or required to be provided House of Representatives a plan to address any vidual from the Senior Executive Service under under paragraph (2) and withheld from or un- findings and recommendations of the Comp- subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the available in the Hospital Compare Internet troller General included in such report; and Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate website, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall (ii) submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- and House of Representatives notice in writing publish a notice in the Federal Register stating fairs of the Senate and the Committee on Vet- of such removal or transfer and the reason for the reason why such metric was withheld from erans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a such removal or transfer. public disclosure and a timeline for making such request for additional amounts, if any, that may ‘‘(c) PROCEDURE.—(1) The procedures under metric available, if applicable. be necessary to carry out such plan. section 7543 of title 5 shall not apply to a re- (B) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 90 days (d) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF PUB- moval or transfer under this section. after the submittal of the report under para- LICLY AVAILABLE SAFETY AND QUALITY ‘‘(2)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), any re- graph (1), the Secretary shall carry out such METRICS.—Not later than three years after the moval or transfer under subsection (a) may be date of the enactment of this Act, the Comp- plan. appealed to the Merit Systems Protection Board troller General of the United States shall con- SEC. 407. INFORMATION IN ANNUAL BUDGET OF under section 7701 of title 5. THE PRESIDENT ON HOSPITAL CARE ‘‘(B) An appeal under subparagraph (A) of a duct a review of the safety and quality metrics AND MEDICAL SERVICES FURNISHED made publicly available by the Secretary of Vet- removal or transfer may only be made if such THROUGH EXPANDED USE OF CON- appeal is made not later than 7 days after the erans Affairs under this section to assess the de- TRACTS FOR SUCH CARE. date of such removal or transfer. gree to which the Secretary is complying with The materials on the Department of Veterans ‘‘(d) EXPEDITED REVIEW BY MERIT SYSTEMS the provisions of this section. Affairs in the budget of the President for a fis- PROTECTION BOARD.—(1) The Merit Systems SEC. 406. INFORMATION FOR VETERANS ON THE cal year, as submitted to Congress pursuant to Protection Board shall expedite any appeal CREDENTIALS OF DEPARTMENT OF section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, under section 7701 of title 5 of a removal or VETERANS AFFAIRS PHYSICIANS. shall set forth the following: (a) IMPROVEMENT OF ‘‘OUR PROVIDERS’’ (1) The number of veterans who received hos- transfer under subsection (a) and, in any such INTERNET WEBSITE LINKS.— pital care and medical services under section 301 case, shall issue a decision not later than 21 (1) AVAILABILITY THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year days after the date of the appeal. ‘‘(2) In any case in which the Merit Systems VETERANS AFFAIRS HOMEPAGE.—A link to the in which such budget is submitted. ‘‘Our Providers’’ health care providers database (2) The amount expended by the Department Protection Board determines that it cannot issue of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any on furnishing care and services under such sec- a decision in accordance with the 21-day re- successor database, shall be available on and tion during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal quirement under paragraph (1), the Merit Sys- through the homepage of the Internet website of year in which such budget is submitted. tems Protection Board shall submit to Congress the Department that is accessible to the public. (3) The amount requested in such budget for a report that explains the reason why the Merit (2) INFORMATION ON LOCATION OF RESIDENCY the costs of furnishing care and services under Systems Protection Board is unable to issue a TRAINING.—The Internet website of the Depart- such section during the fiscal year covered by decision in accordance with such requirement in ment that is accessible to the public shall in- such budget, set forth in aggregate and by such case. clude under the link to the ‘‘Our Providers’’ amounts for each account for which amounts ‘‘(3) There is authorized to be appropriated health care providers database of the Depart- are so requested. such sums as may be necessary for the Merit ment, or any successor database, the location of (4) The number of veterans that the Depart- Systems Protection Board to expedite appeals residency training of each licensed physician of ment estimates will receive hospital care and under paragraph (1). the Department. medical services under such section during the ‘‘(4) The Merit Systems Protection Board may (3) INFORMATION ON PHYSICIANS AT PAR- fiscal years covered by the budget submission. not stay any personnel action taken under this TICULAR FACILITIES.—The ‘‘Our Providers’’ (5) The number of employees of the Depart- section. health care providers database of the Depart- ment on paid administrative leave at any point ‘‘(5) A person who appeals under section 7701 ment, or any successor database, shall identify during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year of title 5 a removal under subsection (a)(1) may whether each licensed physician of the Depart- in which such budget is submitted. not receive any pay, awards, bonuses, incen- ment is a physician in residency. SEC. 408. PROHIBITION ON FALSIFICATION OF tives, allowances, differentials, student loan re- (b) INFORMATION ON CREDENTIALS OF PHYSI- DATA CONCERNING WAIT TIMES AND payments, special payments, or benefits from the CIANS FOR VETERANS UNDERGOING SURGICAL QUALITY MEASURES AT DEPART- Secretary until the Merit Systems Protection PROCEDURES.— MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Board has made a final decision on such appeal. (1) IN GENERAL.—Each veteran who is under- Not later than 60 days after the date of the ‘‘(6) A decision made by the Merit Systems going a surgical procedure by or through the enactment of this Act, and in accordance with Protection Board with respect to a removal or

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(2) MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA.—The term ABILITY OF COUNSELING AND SERVICES.—Sub- (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF EXPEDITED REVIEW ‘‘military sexual trauma’’ means psychological section (c) of such section is amended— PROCESS.— trauma, which in the judgment of a mental (1) by striking ‘‘to veterans’’ each place it ap- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after health professional employed by the Depart- pears; and ment, resulted from a physical assault of a sex- the date of the enactment of this Act, the Merit (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘members of ual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual Systems Protection Board shall establish and the Armed Forces and’’ before ‘‘individuals’’. harassment which occurred while the veteran put into effect a process to conduct expedited re- (c) INCLUSION OF MEMBERS IN REPORTS ON was serving on active duty or active duty for views in accordance with section 713(d) of title COUNSELING AND SERVICES.—Subsection (e) of 38, United States Code. such section is amended— training. (2) INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN REGULA- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by (3) SEXUAL HARASSMENT.—The term ‘‘sexual TIONS.—Section 1201.22 of title 5, Code of Fed- striking ‘‘to veterans’’; harassment’’ means repeated, unsolicited verbal eral Regulations, as in effect on the day before (2) in paragraph (2)— or physical contact of a sexual nature which is the date of the enactment of this Act, shall not (A) by striking ‘‘women veterans’’ and insert- threatening in character. apply to expedited reviews carried out under ing ‘‘individuals’’; and (4) SEXUAL TRAUMA.—The term ‘‘sexual trau- section 713(d) of title 38, United States Code. (B) by striking ‘‘training under subsection ma’’ shall have the meaning given that term by (3) REPORT BY MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION (d).’’ and inserting ‘‘training under subsection the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for purposes of BOARD.—Not later than 30 days after the date of (d), desegregated by— this section. the enactment of this Act, the Merit Systems ‘‘(A) veterans; (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take Protection Board shall submit to Congress a re- ‘‘(B) members of the Armed Forces (including effect on the date that is 270 days after the date port on the actions the Board plans to take to members of the National Guard and Reserves) of the enactment of this Act. conduct expedited reviews under section 713(d) on active duty; and TITLE VI—MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY of title 38, United States Code, as added by sub- ‘‘(C) for each of subparagraphs (A) and (B)— ‘‘(i) men; and LEASES section (a). Such report shall include a descrip- ‘‘(ii) women.’’; SEC. 601. AUTHORIZATION OF MAJOR MEDICAL tion of the resources the Board determines will (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘veterans’’ FACILITY LEASES. be necessary to conduct such reviews and a de- and inserting ‘‘individuals’’; and The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry scription of whether any resources will be nec- (4) in paragraph (5)— out the following major medical facility leases at essary to conduct such reviews that were not (A) by striking ‘‘women veterans’’ and insert- the locations specified, and in an amount for available to the Board on the day before the ing ‘‘individuals’’ ; and each lease not to exceed the amount shown for date of the enactment of this Act. (B) by inserting ‘‘, including specific rec- such location (not including any estimated can- (c) TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN ommendations for individuals specified in sub- cellation costs): LIMITATION ON INITIATION OF REMOVAL FROM paragraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2)’’ (1) For a clinical research and pharmacy co- SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE.—During the 120- before the period at the end. ordinating center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, an day period beginning on the date of the enact- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made amount not to exceed $9,560,000. ment of this Act, an action to remove an indi- by this section shall take effect on the date that (2) For a community-based outpatient clinic, vidual from the Senior Executive Service at the is one year after the date of the enactment of Brick, New Jersey, an amount not to exceed Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to sec- this Act. $7,280,000. tion 713 of title 38, United States Code, as added SEC. 503. REPORTS ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAU- (3) For a new primary care and dental clinic by subsection (a), or section 7543 of title 5, MA. annex, Charleston, South Carolina, an amount United States Code, may be initiated, notwith- (a) REPORT ON SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR MILI- not to exceed $7,070,250. standing section 3592(b) of title 5, United States TARY SEXUAL TRAUMA IN THE DEPARTMENT OF (4) For the Cobb County community-based Code, or any other provision of law. VETERANS AFFAIRS.—Not later than 630 days Outpatient Clinic, Cobb County, Georgia, an (d) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section or after the date of the enactment of this Act, the amount not to exceed $6,409,000. section 713 of title 38, United States Code, as Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the (5) For the Leeward Outpatient Healthcare added by subsection (a), shall be construed to Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate Access Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, including a apply to an appeal of a removal, transfer, or and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the co-located clinic with the Department of De- other personnel action that was pending before House of Representatives a report on the treat- fense and the co-location of the Honolulu Re- the date of the enactment of this Act. ment and services available from the Depart- gional Office of the Veterans Benefits Adminis- TITLE V—HEALTH CARE RELATED TO ment of Veterans Affairs for male veterans who tration and the Capel Vet Center of the Depart- SEXUAL TRAUMA experience military sexual trauma compared to ment of Veterans Affairs, an amount not to ex- such treatment and services available to female SEC. 501. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SEX- ceed $15,887,370. UAL TRAUMA COUNSELING AND veterans who experience military sexual trauma. (6) For a community-based outpatient clinic, TREATMENT TO VETERANS ON INAC- (b) REPORTS ON TRANSITION OF MILITARY SEX- Johnson County, Kansas, an amount not to ex- TIVE DUTY TRAINING. UAL TRAUMA TREATMENT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ceed $2,263,000. Section 1720D(a)(1) of title 38, United States DEFENSE TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- (7) For a replacement community-based out- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘or active duty for FAIRS.—Not later than 630 days after the date of patient clinic, Lafayette, Louisiana, an amount training’’ and inserting ‘‘, active duty for train- the enactment of this Act, and annually there- not to exceed $2,996,000. ing, or inactive duty training’’. after for five years, the Department of Veterans (8) For a community-based outpatient clinic, SEC. 502. PROVISION OF COUNSELING AND Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Lake Charles, Louisiana, an amount not to ex- TREATMENT FOR SEXUAL TRAUMA Committee established by section 320(a) of title ceed $2,626,000. BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 38, United States Code, shall submit to the ap- (9) For outpatient clinic consolidation, New AFFAIRS TO MEMBERS OF THE propriate committees of Congress a report on Port Riche, Florida, an amount not to exceed ARMED FORCES. military sexual trauma that includes the fol- $11,927,000. (a) EXPANSION OF COVERAGE TO MEMBERS OF lowing: (10) For an outpatient clinic, Pence, Puerto THE ARMED FORCES.—Subsection (a) of section (1) The processes and procedures utilized by Rico, an amount not to exceed $11,535,000. 1720D of title 38, United States Code, is amend- the Department of Veterans Affairs and the De- (11) For lease consolidation, San Antonio, ed— partment of Defense to facilitate transition of Texas, an amount not to exceed $19,426,000. (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- treatment of individuals who have experienced (12) For a community-based outpatient clinic, graph (3); military sexual trauma from treatment provided San Diego, California, an amount not to exceed (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- by the Department of Defense to treatment pro- $11,946,100. lowing new paragraph (2): vided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. (13) For an outpatient clinic, Tyler, Texas, an ‘‘(2)(A) In operating the program required by (2) A description and assessment of the col- amount not to exceed $4,327,000. paragraph (1), the Secretary may, in consulta- laboration between the Department of Veterans (14) For the Arere Community Care Center, tion with the Secretary of Defense, provide Affairs and the Department of Defense in assist- West Haven, Connecticut, an amount not to ex- counseling and care and services to members of ing veterans in filing claims for disabilities re- ceed $4,883,000. the Armed Forces (including members of the Na- lated to military sexual trauma, including per- (15) For the Worcester community-based Out- tional Guard and Reserves) on active duty to mitting veterans access to information and evi- patient Clinic, Worcester, Massachusetts, an overcome psychological trauma described in that dence necessary to develop or support such amount not to exceed $4,855,000. paragraph. claims. (16) For the expansion of a community-based ‘‘(B) A member described in subparagraph (A) (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: outpatient clinic, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, an shall not be required to obtain a referral before (1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.— amount not to exceed $4,232,060. receiving counseling and care and services The term ‘‘appropriate committees of Congress’’ (17) For a multi specialty clinic, Chattanooga, under this paragraph.’’; and means— Tennessee, an amount not to exceed $7,069,000.

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(18) For the expansion of a community-based (2) SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS.—Such section SEC. 702. APPROVAL OF COURSES OF EDUCATION outpatient clinic, Chico, California, an amount 8104 is further amended by adding at the end PROVIDED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS not to exceed $4,534,000. the following new subsection: OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR PUR- (19) For a community-based outpatient clinic, POSES OF ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE ‘‘(h)(1) Not less than 30 days before entering EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PRO- Chula Vista, California, an amount not to ex- into a major medical facility lease, the Secretary GRAM AND POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ceed $3,714,000. shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Af- ASSISTANCE CONDITIONAL ON IN- (20) For a new research lease, Haines, Illinois, fairs of the Senate and the House of Representa- STATE TUITION RATE FOR VET- an amount not to exceed $22,032,000. tives— ERANS. (21) For a replacement research lease, Hous- ‘‘(A) notice of the Secretary’s intention to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3679 of title 38, ton, Texas, an amount not to exceed $6,142,000. enter into the lease; United States Code, is amended by adding at the (22) For a community-based outpatient clinic, end the following new subsection: Lincoln, Nebraska, an amount not to exceed ‘‘(B) a detailed summary of the proposed lease; ‘‘(c)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision $7,178,400. of this chapter and subject to paragraphs (3) ‘‘(C) a description and analysis of any dif- (23) For a community-based outpatient clinic, through (6), the Secretary shall disapprove a ferences between the prospectus submitted pur- Lubbock, Texas, an amount not to exceed course of education provided by a public institu- suant to subsection (b) and the proposed lease; $8,554,000. tion of higher learning to a covered individual and (24) For a community-based outpatient clinic pursuing a course of education with educational ‘‘(D) a scoring analysis demonstrating that consolidation, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, assistance under chapter 30 or 33 of this title the proposed lease fully complies with Office of an amount not to exceed $8,022,000. while living in the State in which the public in- (25) For a community-based outpatient clinic, Management and Budget Circular A–11. stitution of higher learning is located if the in- Phoenix, Arizona, an amount not to exceed ‘‘(2) Each committee described in paragraph stitution charges tuition and fees for that course $20,757,000. (1) shall ensure that any information submitted for the covered individual at a rate that is high- (26) For the expansion of a community-based to the committee under such paragraph is treat- er than the rate the institution charges for tui- outpatient clinic, Redding, California, an ed by the committee with the same level of con- tion and fees for that course for residents of the amount not to exceed $8,154,000. fidentiality as is required by law of the Sec- State in which the institution is located, regard- SEC. 602. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF DEPART- retary and subject to the same statutory pen- less of the covered individual’s State of resi- MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MAJOR alties for unauthorized disclosure or use as the MEDICAL FACILITIES LEASES. dence. Secretary. ‘‘(2) For purposes of this subsection, a covered (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: ‘‘(3) Not more than 30 days after entering into (1) Title 31, United States Code, requires the individual is any individual as follows: a major medical facility lease, the Secretary Department of Veterans Affairs to record the ‘‘(A) A veteran who was discharged or re- shall submit to each committee described in full cost of its contractual obligation against leased from a period of not fewer than 90 days paragraph (1) a report on any material dif- funds available at the time a contract is exe- of service in the active military, naval, or air ferences between the lease that was entered into cuted. service less than three years before the date of and the proposed lease described under such (2) Office of Management and Budget Cir- enrollment in the course concerned. paragraph, including how the lease that was cular A–11 provides guidance to agencies in ‘‘(B) An individual who is entitled to assist- entered into changes the previously submitted meeting the statutory requirements under title ance under section 3311(b)(9) or 3319 of this title scoring analysis described in subparagraph (D) 31, United States Code, with respect to leases. by virtue of such individual’s relationship to a (3) For operating leases, Office of Manage- of such paragraph.’’. veteran described in subparagraph (A). ment and Budget Circular A–11 requires the De- (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this ‘‘(3) If after enrollment in a course of edu- partment of Veterans Affairs to record up-front section, or the amendments made by this sec- cation that is subject to disapproval under para- budget authority in an ‘‘amount equal to total tion, shall be construed to in any way relieve graph (1) by reason of paragraph (2)(A) or payments under the full term of the lease or [an] the Department of Veterans Affairs from any (2)(B) a covered individual pursues one or more amount sufficient to cover first year lease pay- statutory or regulatory obligations or require- courses of education at the same public institu- ments plus cancellation costs’’. ments existing prior to the enactment of this section of higher learning while remaining continu- (b) REQUIREMENT FOR OBLIGATION OF FULL tion and such amendments. ously enrolled (other than during regularly COST.— TITLE VII—VETERANS BENEFITS MATTERS scheduled breaks between courses, semesters or (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of terms) at that institution of higher learning, appropriations provided in advance, in exer- SEC. 701. EXPANSION OF MARINE GUNNERY SER- any course so pursued by the covered individual GEANT JOHN DAVID FRY SCHOLAR- cising the authority of the Secretary of Veterans SHIP. at that institution of higher learning while so Affairs to enter into leases provided in this Act, continuously enrolled shall also be subject to (a) EXPANSION OF ENTITLEMENT.—Subsection the Secretary shall record, pursuant to section disapproval under paragraph (1). (b)(9) of section 3311 of title 38, United States 1501 of title 31, United States Code, as the full ‘‘(4) It shall not be grounds to disapprove a Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘or spouse’’ after cost of the contractual obligation at the time a course of education under paragraph (1) if a ‘‘child’’. contract is executed either— public institution of higher learning requires a (A) an amount equal to total payments under (b) LIMITATION AND ELECTION ON CERTAIN covered individual pursuing a course of edu- the full term of the lease; or BENEFITS.—Subsection (f) of such section is cation at the institution to demonstrate an in- (B) if the lease specifies payments to be made amended— tent, by means other than satisfying a physical in the event the lease is terminated before its (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- presence requirement, to establish residency in full term, an amount sufficient to cover the first graph (4); and the State in which the institution is located, or year lease payments plus the specified cancella- (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- to satisfy other requirements not relating to the tion costs. lowing new paragraphs: establishment of residency, in order to be (2) SELF-INSURING AUTHORITY.—The require- ‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—The entitlement of an indi- charged tuition and fees for that course at a ments of paragraph (1) may be satisfied through vidual to assistance under subsection (a) pursu- rate that is equal to or less than the rate the in- the use of a self-insuring authority consistent ant to paragraph (9) of subsection (b) because stitution charges for tuition and fees for that with Office of Management and Budget Circular the individual was a spouse of a person de- course for residents of the State. A–11. scribed in such paragraph shall expire on the ‘‘(5) The Secretary may waive such require- (c) TRANSPARENCY.— earlier of— ments of paragraph (1) as the Secretary con- (1) COMPLIANCE.—Subsection (b) of section ‘‘(A) the date that is 15 years after the date on siders appropriate. 8104 of title 38, United States Code, is amended which the person died; and ‘‘(6) Disapproval under paragraph (1) shall by adding at the end the following new para- ‘‘(B) the date on which the individual remar- apply only with respect to educational assist- graph: ries. ance under chapters 30 and 33 of this title.’’. ‘‘(7) In the case of a prospectus proposing ‘‘(3) ELECTION ON RECEIPT OF CERTAIN BENE- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsection (c) of sec- funding for a major medical facility lease, a de- FITS.—A surviving spouse entitled to assistance tion 3679 of title 38, United States Code (as tailed analysis of how the lease is expected to under subsection (a) pursuant to paragraph (9) added by subsection (a) of this section), shall comply with Office of Management and Budget of subsection (b) who is also entitled to edu- apply with respect to educational assistance Circular A–11 and section 1341 of title 31 (com- cational assistance under chapter 35 of this title provided for pursuit of programs of education monly referred to as the ‘Anti-Deficiency Act’). may not receive assistance under both this sec- during academic terms that begin after July 1, Any such analysis shall include— tion and such chapter, but shall make an irrev- 2015, through courses of education that com- ‘‘(A) an analysis of the classification of the mence on or after that date. lease as a ‘lease-purchase’, ‘capital lease’, or ocable election (in such form and manner as the ‘operating lease’ as those terms are defined in Secretary may prescribe) under which section or TITLE VIII—APPROPRIATION AND Office of Management and Budget Circular A– chapter to receive educational assistance.’’. EMERGENCY DESIGNATIONS 11; (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section SEC. 801. APPROPRIATION OF EMERGENCY ‘‘(B) an analysis of the obligation of budg- 3321(b)(4) of such title is amended— AMOUNTS. etary resources associated with the lease; and (1) by striking ‘‘an individual’’ and inserting There is authorized to be appropriated, and is ‘‘(C) an analysis of the methodology used in ‘‘a child’’; and appropriated, to the Secretary of Veterans Af- determining the asset cost, fair market value, (2) by striking ‘‘such individual’s’’ each time fairs, out of any funds in the Treasury not oth- and cancellation costs of the lease.’’. it appears and inserting ‘‘such child’s’’. erwise appropriated, for fiscal years 2014, 2015,

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He and I were (b) DESIGNATION IN SENATE.—In the Senate, both determined to make sure that and healthy and vibrant as the one this Act is designated as an emergency require- something happened. their parents were born into. As our ment pursuant to section 403(a) of S. Con. Res. I thank Senator MCCAIN and his staff global population keeps growing to- 13 (111th Congress), the concurrent resolution for their hard work on this bill. We will ward 9 billion and developing nations on the budget for fiscal year 2010. discuss this issue more on the floor. He keep seeking higher living standards Mr. REID. Madam President, we will was absolutely right when he said that and climate change accelerates, this is have one or two rollcall votes starting we have an emergency. We have to pass the foundational challenge of the 21st at 4 p.m. this afternoon. this legislation today. We have to get century. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- it to conference as soon as possible, Climate change impacts everything: ator from Arizona. and we have to get a good bill on the human health, agriculture, national se- Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, we President’s desk next week. curity, migration patterns for animals have not completed this legislation, Again, I thank Senator MCCAIN. and fish and birds. As parents and as a and we may be subject to a budget With that I yield the floor. nation, I think it is our responsibility, point of order. It is not clear yet Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, I our challenge, and our opportunity to whether there will be one, but accord- suggest the absence of a quorum. lead the way, to show that prosperity ing to this unanimous consent agree- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The does not need to mean doom for our fu- ment, there will be no amendments clerk will call the roll. The assistant ture. filed prior to a vote on final passage ei- legislative clerk proceeded to call the I also think in my view that, simply put, there is no alternative to action. ther with or without a budget point of roll. The world where we don’t act isn’t a order being considered by the body. We Mr. COONS. Madam President, I ask world of vibrant economic growth, it is will have time between now and then unanimous consent that the order for a world with more frequent and ex- to have an indepth discussion of the the quorum call be rescinded. treme natural disasters, with increased provisions of this legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without droughts and famine, with displaced In the meantime, I thank the Sen- objection, it is so ordered. populations and cities—even regions ator from Vermont for his willingness CLIMATE CHANGE and in a few cases even nations— to make very difficult compromises. I Mr. COONS. Madam President, I come to the floor of the Senate to plunged under water. also thank many of my colleagues who I represent the lowest mean elevation speak about an issue that is of urgent have forgone the amending process in State in America, the State of Dela- concern to me and should be of urgent order that we may expedite this legis- ware. It has been documented in a concern to all of us. That issue is glob- lation, which if there is a definition for broad study led by our Governor’s De- emergency, I would say this legislation al warming or climate change. partment of Natural Resources and En- This is a personal issue for me. As fits that appellation. It is an emer- vironmental Control that rising sea the father of three, along with any gency. What is happening to our vet- levels could put up to 11 percent of my other parent, my kids are never far erans and the men and women who home State of Delaware under water by from my mind and my heart. This is have served this country needs to be the end of the century. We know these addressed, and we need to pass this leg- true for me as a father as well as a Sen- changes are coming. They are slow. islation and get it to conference with ator, where every day I have to ask the They are gradual. They are cumu- the House as soon as possible. question: What kind of example am I lative. At times they are hard to per- I especially mention two people who setting? What kind of a world are my ceive, but they have already started are really responsible for this legisla- actions going to lead to? What sort of and will only get more extreme and tion, and I say—with not typical mod- a world will I leave my children, and more expensive the longer we wait to esty—that they were the ones who were will it be better than the one my par- act. The cost of our inaction will be really responsible for the provisions of ents left to me? borne by our children and generations this bill; that is, Senator BURR, rank- Last summer I experienced one of the to come. ing member of the Veterans’ Affairs great joys of parenthood—a family We are not the only ones seeing these Committee, and Senator COBURN, trip. My wife Annie and I took our impacts, and although the debate over whom I view, in many respects, as the three children Maggie, Michael, and science raged for many years, and I conscience of the Senate. Those two in- Jack on a visit to one of our Nation’s think is settled, I have also had an op- dividuals were largely responsible for most spectacular places: the mountains portunity to hear from folks who live this legislation, and I am obviously and glaciers of Glacier National Park well outside the Western scientific very proud to be a part of it. in Montana. There was one hike in par- world but have a profound insight into Again, we will have time to discuss ticular on our summer trip that I will what these impacts are and how they this legislation, but I extend my appre- never forget. It was our hike up to visit are seen in the world. ciation to the Senator from Vermont historic Grinnell Glacier. If we had Several years ago, along with the whose chairmanship of the Veterans’ taken this hike more than 60 years ago, senior Senator, a friend of mine, our Affairs Committee has been conducted here is what we would have seen, as President pro tempore, Senator LEAHY, with patriotism and with the needs of this picture shows: mountains deep in I visited the Kogi tribe in the remote our veterans uppermost in his prior- glaciers, thick with ice and snow, cov- Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia. ities. ered in the glaciers that gave this na- These equatorial mountains have mas- I thank the Senator from Vermont, tional park its name. Yet last year as sive glaciers up at the very top of very and I look forward to our passing this we took a long and winding hike up the high mountains but are also right at legislation and getting it to conference trails, we came up and over the last the edge of the Caribbean Sea. The in as short a period of time as is pos- rise, and what we saw was noticeably folks who make up this pre-Colombian sible so we can bring it back to this different—strikingly so—because most tribe, the Kogi tribe, don’t have sophis- body and then to the President’s desk of what is left of the iconic Grinnell ticated technology that monitors and for signature. Glacier in the summer is a chilly pool tracks climate change, but as they sat I yield the floor. of water in a largely empty valley pool. with us they shared with us what they The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We can see the difference in these two see as starkly as our best weather- ator from Vermont. pictures, and this is just in one life- monitoring satellites. By observing Mr. SANDERS. Madam President, time. changes in migratory patterns and the Senator from Arizona has been too Since 1966, Grinnell Glacier has lost weather and the snowpack on the gla- modest. He deserves a great deal of half its total acreage, and as we con- cial mountains they worship, they see,

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But they are a crucial ing the way of life that has passed ciency. step, and we owe it to posterity, to our down from generation to generation for As the New York Times reported just country, to our future to take what ac- centuries in their people, and it has last week, since that program started tion we can to send a powerful signal moved them to speak out to the world, in 2009, our economies in these regional to America’s entrepreneurs and engi- to tell their story, and to urge the rest States have actually grown more than neers, our innovators and inventors, of us not to hurt Mother Earth and to the 41 other States that are not part of that this is a challenge we intend to understand the consequences of the RGGI—by several percentage points— take on. By acting now, we can begin changes we are making. while we have cut our emissions over to birth the innovations that will be at Whether the voices we listen to come four times more than the rest of the the heart of our planet’s clean energy from our own children, from our Nation. future. science community or from remote We have created jobs, we have in- Innovation in America has never corners of the world, all of them call us vested in innovation, we have cut pol- stood still. We have done incredible to act, to act in a way that prevents lution, and we saved millions of fami- things that even a few years before we the worst from happening and to en- lies money on their energy bills. That might not have predicted. Remember, sure that the benefits outweigh the is why I think we should feel opti- just a few years ago, natural gas prices costs. mistic about the important steps the were volatile, unreliable, and solar This isn’t just wild-eyed or rosy administration has just taken. The power was too expensive for most thinking. It is possible for us to make President’s strong standards for vehi- households. Yet in just the last few meaningful change in a bipartisan way. cle fuel efficiency were a great start. years new technologies have flipped We have done it before. Back in 1990, At first many argued that pushing car those on their head and we are seeing when acid rain was a real and pressing companies to make cleaner, more effi- remarkable changes. Solar prices have challenge that was threatening the vi- cient cars would end up costing a huge fallen 60 percent in just the last 3 tality and the vibrancy of many of the amount of money with little to show years, and natural gas is today cheaper than coal. There are dramatic changes lakes and the mountain places in the for it. But the opposite has happened. American West, I remember well that We set more aggressive national in our energy future going on because under then-Republican President standards. Engineers have gotten to of a huge resurgence in natural gas George H.W. Bush, Congress came to- work. They have innovated. They have production in this country. We have every reason to believe that by focus- gether in a bipartisan way and passed invented. America’s leading car compa- ing our greatest minds on this chal- the Clean Air Act amendments. These nies have met the challenge, and the lenge, American ingenuity can change were designed to reduce the contrib- improvement in fuel efficiency has and even save the world. been dramatic. Although there is a cost uting elements to acid rain: powerplant If the United States is going to lead emissions that produce sulfur dioxide in upfront research and development, it the 21st century, we have to be at the and nitrogen dioxide that in combina- is well worth it, as drivers save money forefront of combating climate change. tion caused acid rain, damaging his- at the pump, America becomes less de- Although we know meeting this chal- toric property, monuments, injuring pendent on foreign oil, and we all get lenge will take global action, the forests and lakes and ecosystems all to breathe cleaner air. United States needs to lead the way. Just last week the Obama adminis- over our country. This is our responsibility. We cannot So Congress came together to create tration took another step and proposed expect other poor nations to act if a a novel, market-based, flexible cap- our Nation’s first rules to limit carbon leading, wealthy nation such as the and-trade program that allowed power- pollution from existing powerplants. United States is not willing to take plants to find cost-effective alter- Although they will not be finalized for even the most minimal responsible ac- natives, solutions to limit pollution. another year, these limits represent tions. We are the second largest pol- Rather than tanking our economy, the most significant action that any luter of greenhouse gases on the plan- that cap-and-trade plan to fight acid country has taken to halt the dev- et, only just eclipsed by the Chinese in rain ended up finding new ways to astating warming of our planet. the last decade. power our country and to improve en- They will have real and lasting For more than a century our eco- ergy efficiency without so much pollu- health benefits. By cutting powerplant nomic growth and our strong middle tion. We adapted, we changed, and in pollution over the next 15 years, we class—built on American industry and some ways we thrived. will be able to prevent 100,000 asthma innovation—made us the envy of the As a study done 13 years later shows, attacks in children, 2,100 heart attacks, world, but they have also contributed those standards adopted in 1990 have and thousands of premature deaths. to putting our planet in a dangerous saved lives at a cost well worth it: $70 That will mean nearly 500,000 fewer position. billion in health benefits every year, missed days of school and work and As developing nations work to lift cumulatively, compared to $1.7 billion will save $7 in health costs for every $1 hundreds of millions of people out of in costs—a 40-to-1 tradeoff that I think required of new investment. desperate poverty, they are looking at most Americans would take any day of Over the long term, curbing climate us to show that it is possible. Also, a the week as a return on their invest- change will make large, lasting, and great but urgent opportunity here lies ment. meaningful differences—from reduced before us. We have a moral obligation More recently, in my own State of hunger and heat waves, to reducing the to lead because others are looking at Delaware and eight of our northeastern spread of infectious diseases or con- competing examples and are not wait- neighbors, we showed how we can act flicts over scarce resources. ing around. together to begin to curb climate Cynics will argue that even with China, our greatest economic com- change and grow our economies at the these limits we will not stop climate petitor, now and into the future, is same time. In 2003, a bipartisan group change, and that is true. They will itself choking on the byproducts of of regional leaders, this time led by point out that renewable energy tech- coal and investing heavily in cleaner New York State’s Republican Gov. nology is not yet ready to fully replace air and cleaner energy. The country George Pataki, built a regional cap- fossil fuels. They will say that America that figures out how to prosper without and-trade system, similar to the Acid acting alone cannot solve the problem, deadly pollution is the country that Rain Prevention Program I just ref- and that is true. We need global action, will dominate the technologies that erenced. But the one in our region was especially from large developing na- our world uses and depends on in the called the Regional Greenhouse Gas tions such as China and India that are decades to come. Are we really going to Initiative, or RGGI for short. It is on pace to pollute the most going for- miss out on this chance to be the coun- flexible, market-based, and it has been ward. try that makes the clean cars, the

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We are disadvantaging ergy efficiency bill today, create great objection, it is so ordered. our young people in their fight to com- jobs, and make it easy for families to COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY pete and lead against other nations spend less on energy and save money Mr. BOOKER. Madam President, I that are doing so much more. while doing it. We can put clean energy rise today to express my disappoint- Take this important data point: More on a level playing field by passing the ment that earlier today this Chamber than 51 percent of the median income bipartisan Master Limited Partnership could not even proceed to the consider- is the cost of college in the United Parity Act, of which I am a cosponsor, ation of the Bank on Students Emer- States, while the cost of college in Ger- to stop giving coal, oil, and natural gas gency Loan Refinancing Act. This many is just 4.3 percent of that coun- a leg up without an even playing field would have allowed those with out- try’s income. In Canada it is about 5 for renewables and energy efficiency. standing student loan debt to refinance percent. In England it is about 6 per- We can invest in the research that will at the lower interest rates currently cent. Compare that to us—51 percent of unlock the energy innovations of the offered to new borrowers. This is deep- median income in the United States. It future. ly disappointing to me, and it should is less than 7 percent in Canada, in These are actions we could take be to the American public—that we England, in Germany—our competi- today. There will be costs. But if we could not even get on to the bill to de- tors. act now, they will be far outweighed by bate it. We should be doing everything in our the benefits today and into the future. This is why it is particularly dis- power to encourage forthcoming gen- If we wait, these costs will only grow. appointing: Our Nation’s young people erations to pursue higher education so I understand this is a difficult issue and their families are burdened with that we do not slide further in global politically for us to take on. Many of extraordinary debt—$1.2 trillion of stu- rankings and compromise our ability the most dire consequences of global dent loan debt. This exceeds the aggre- to compete. Where we used to lead the warming are still into the future. As I gate—the total—auto loan, credit card, globe in percentage of population with know, as a person who struggles to and home equity debt balances in a college education, now we lag. We make long-term, delayed decisions— America, making student loans the cannot be the leading economy if we whether it is investing for retirement second largest debt of U.S. households, are the lagging nation in education. or losing the weight my doctor keeps following mortgages. I commend my colleagues, including suggesting would help improve my Today, the average student graduates Senators HARKIN, REED, WARREN, and long-term health—humans are not from college with around $29,000 in GILLIBRAND, who have been so active really good at taking the small but loans. In New Jersey, that is up from even before I came to this body in call- powerful steps today that over time an average of $27,600 in 2011 and $23,792 ing attention to this issue. I urge my will lead to a healthier, more secure fu- in 2010. More than 16 percent of my colleagues to step up and be a part of ture. Even if the costs are low, when constituents now have student debt. preserving this grand American tradi- the benefits are farther out, it is so That is over 1 million New Jerseyans tion of college access, which is so es- hard for us to take action. sential to the other grand tradition in What will we say—what will we say— who are weighed down by a significant our Nation of social mobility, that no when our children ask, what did we do, financial obligation that limits the matter where you are born, no matter when the science was clear, when the amount of money they are able to put what your economic status, no matter options were before us, and when we back into the economy—in buying had the chance? Just as we rightly homes and in investing in their fu- what your color or your creed, this is worry in this Chamber about the finan- tures, in pursuing their American the Nation where, if you have grit and cial debts we are going to leave to fu- dream. toughness, discipline and hard work, ture generations, leaving this debt, Reduced purchasing power due to you can make it. We are a country that leaving the burdens of unaddressed, un- high student loan debts not only holds will remove those obstacles and allow resolved global warming and climate back a family’s day-to-day spending genius to be made manifest. I hope we can begin to get bills like change to our children and future gen- but it keeps them from making those this that are so common sense—this erations is a debt too deep for us not to large investments. address. I believe it is irresponsible and short- idea that we can refinance student We are in danger—if we do not act— sighted for us to think that we can sad- debt—to the point where we can dis- of leaving behind not only a worse off dle young people—the true engines of cuss the bills on the floor and they can world but of leaving ourselves a future our economy—with this burden and escape the trap of the filibuster. where we cannot look our children in maintain our position as the world’s TRUCK SAFETY the eye and say that we stepped up to most powerful economy. Before yielding the floor, I wish to the greatest global challenge of this Historically, the United States has take this moment to express my deep- century. done things differently. We were the est condolences to the family of vic- What will it mean when my own leader in expanding college oppor- tims involved in a tragic tractor trailer daughter, at some point in the future, tunity. From the GI bill following accident Saturday night on the New goes to Glacier National Park with her World War II to Pell grants in 1980, we Jersey Turnpike. My thoughts and future family? Will it even have gla- have taken bold steps to ensure that prayers go out to the several individ- ciers? How will she explain to them Americans have access to college re- uals who were injured in the crash. I how that amazing national park has gardless of their ability to pay their obviously wish them a full recovery. changed? And what will she say about way entirely on their own. We created We owe many thanks to the emer- what this Senate and her own father these programs because we understood gency personnel who responded to this did to take action? It is my hope, my that an educated workforce is essential weekend’s accident and countless oth- prayer, that on that future trip they to our Nations’s economic competitive- ers who worked tirelessly along our will reflect on how we found the will, ness. The most valuable natural re- highways to keep them safe. During how we found the determination, to act source any nation on the planet has is times like these, though, we must ask together to change the trajectory of the genius and mental acuity of its ourselves whether this tragedy and so our future and to save it for everyone’s people. Without highly skilled workers, many others in New Jersey and across future. without trained minds, without that our Nation along our highways could With that, I yield the floor and sug- opportunity that comes with higher have been prevented with common gest the absence of a quorum. education, America simply will not be sense. It is too early to tell, but I am The PRESIDING OFFICER. The able to compete as well in the global grateful to the National Transpor- clerk will call the roll. economy. tation Safety Board for investigating

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That is why there are cility, and nearly 3,500 faced the same credentialed provider could contract rules governing truck size and weight wait times at the Roseberg VA facility. with the VA to treat veterans. That limitations on our highways. I have Many Oregon veterans who rely on the way, in effect, we would ensure that concerns about any attempts to in- Boise and Walla Walla facilities got both seniors and veterans would get crease truck size and weight limits. I similar treatment. Moreover, an inves- the care they need. In effect, it would hope that sound data and science will tigation is underway to determine how put the Senate and the other body on inform our decisions, the decisions this things deteriorated so rapidly. It is the same wavelength. body must make on that issue. pretty obvious that these kinds of find- It is a simple fix. We just allow our Another major highway problem— ings are inexcusable and they are un- veterans to meet with any licensed one that I know is affecting the lives of conscionable. clinical provider, not just the Medicare families from coast to coast—is the Veterans deserve the best. Senators provider. problem with driver fatigue. Studies SANDERS and MCCAIN deserve credit for In closing, I commend again Chair- show that fatigue contributes to 30 to working in a bipartisan way—a way man SANDERS and Senator MCCAIN for 40 percent of all major accidents—all that is too rare here in Washington, first-rate work, accomplished at truly major truck accidents. Thirty to forty DC—to address this challenge. It is land-speed record timing. percent of truck accidents are contrib- never easy to work in a bipartisan way. As chairman of the Finance Com- uted to by fatigue. When drivers do not I commend them. mittee, which has jurisdiction and a get enough rest, when they are more I wish to also raise today one part of long history with respect to Medicare, tired, they are much more likely to get the bill that I believe has to be re- I want them and our colleagues in the into an accident. That is why there are solved and can be resolved before the other body to know the Finance Com- limitations in place on the number of legislation gets to the President’s desk. mittee is very anxious to work with all hours truckdrivers may work in any The legislation currently directs many concerned to make sure the final given week. I am concerned about any of our veterans to Medicare’s doctors version of this legislation—the bill we efforts to weaken those rules, which and specialists. At first glance that hope goes to the President’s desk as would allow people to push the limit of might not raise questions, but I wanted soon as possible—addresses what is human exhaustion even further and to bring up the possibility of some un- best for both veterans and seniors. would therefore create an environment intended consequences. I am confident that by working to- where more accidents are possible. Right now there is a mandated 2-per- gether—Democrats and Republicans in The bottom line is that truck acci- cent cut on payments for Medicare the Senate and the House—we can dents and the deaths and injuries services because of across-the-board se- achieve that resolution before the bill caused by them are actually increasing questration. That is still in effect. gets to the President’s desk. in America. I look forward to working However, that particular spending cut, With that, I yield the floor. with my colleagues in the Senate to that spending reduction, does not apply The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- take a serious look at what we can do to treatment for veterans. So, in ef- ator from Washington. to improve the safety of our highways. fect—and I know this was completely STUDENT LOAN DEBT I yield the floor. unintended—this could create an incen- Ms. CANTWELL. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. tive for physicians—we already do not rise to express my disappointment in HIRONO). The Senator from Oregon. have enough of them caring for seniors today’s earlier vote, that we weren’t Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I who rely on Medicare—it could create able to pass the student refinancing come to the floor today as we get ready an incentive for doctors to take the legislation. to vote on the veterans bill to make veteran patients over our Nation’s sen- I thank my colleague Senator WAR- several points and would like to begin iors. I think no Senator wants that to REN for sponsoring that bill and for my by commending Senators SANDERS and happen. I have talked about this with colleagues who did support it. I hope MCCAIN. They have obviously acted Chairman SANDERS and with Senator we will have a chance to bring up this quickly. They have acted responsibly. MCCAIN, and they certainly do not legislation again, get bipartisan sup- They are taking up some of the most want that false choice. I think it would port, and get it passed. extraordinary concerns that really be fair to say that no one wants to see We can agree education is the gate- have come to light in the last few seniors pitted against veterans. All way to opportunity. I was first in my weeks regarding the access our vet- Senators want the best possible care family to go to college and went to erans have to medical care. for both our older people and our vet- school with the help of financial aid, I think it would be fair to say that erans. and I know how important it is to every single Senator—every Senator— The problem, however—and all Sen- many in the State of Washington that is grateful for the immeasurable sac- ators are familiar with this—Medicare we help them make education more af- rifices veterans make for the Nation. patients often are already waiting in fordable. These are men and women who give up line to see their doctors. In fact, many Student debt in this Nation quad- years of their lives to serve our coun- of the underperforming VA facilities rupled over the past 10 years, so the try and willingly head into harm’s are located in communities that have total amount of debt is $1.2 trillion. way. They suffer physical and mental difficulty meeting the current demand Many students in my State are anxious wounds all too often. Many of the vet- for care. This is especially true in some about this situation and they want to erans of the wars in Iraq and Afghani- medical fields that are absolutely cru- do something about it. stan—and I have seen this in my home cial for our veterans, particularly pri- Over the past 4 years student debt State—have volunteered for three, mary care and mental health. has even surpassed credit card debt. So four, and five tours of duty. It is important to note that the other when we think about that, the fact What is undisputable is this: The body—the House—has picked up on an that student debt is enough to pay Senate understands that when our vet- idea that I and others have advanced in every American’s credit card balance erans come home, the health care serv- order to resolve this matter. So this is and still have $450 billion left over tells ices they receive must be second to an opportunity for the Senate and the us how much debt is being accumulated none. I believe that strongly. I believe House, in a bipartisan way, to work to- on behalf of students just to get an it is a concern widely shared here in gether. I have talked to leaders of the education, just to basically make their the Senate. That is why the reports of veterans committee in the House. My way in a changing economy. long wait times and falsified records sense is that we now have the House We do live in an information age, and are so appalling. fully supportive of a way to resolve it means that everybody having a good

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Those who are 6.8 percent, to the current direct under- I know some of my colleagues on the suffering under this are real individ- graduate interest rate of 3.86. Those other side of the aisle didn’t support uals. are real dollars to these individuals. this legislation, but the Congressional We just had a roundtable in the State That means much needed help for 25 Budget Office projects that the bill of Washington last weekend with some million borrowers across the country. would actually reduce the deficit by of the best and brightest at the Univer- It could save, on average, for all those about $14 billion over the next decade. sity of Washington. These students borrowers, about $2,000 per loan. In my That is important because we want talked about how they were trying to State it would mean relief for 451,000 to see policies that are going to help invest in their own skills so they could students, just like the ones we spoke to our economy in the short run and in advance in their education, and many last week. the long run, but they have to be fis- of the stories they told were not out of The University of Washington in the cally responsible. the ordinary, but I think it is some- Pacific Northwest took matters into So I say to those critics who say: Oh, thing we don’t think about. its own hands and produced a report. well, if we make the interest rate In a lot of these cases, these individ- The report showed that the typical lower, then students are going to bor- uals were talking about how they were University of Washington student row more money, I don’t think stu- trying to get an education. Other peo- would have to work 54 hours a week for dents are looking to borrow more to ple in their family, their brothers and a full year to pay for 1 year of student add to their debt. sisters, were trying to get an edu- education. I don’t think students whom I talked cation, and their parents were also try- I am so proud of these students. They to who had loans as high as $180,000 ing to upgrade their skills, because in did their own report and got it on the want to borrow more money just be- an information age economy, that is front page of the Seattle Times because we are going to reduce the inter- what happens, everybody has to up- cause it spells out what we have al- est rate. They want to refinance, re- grade their skills. ready known, that the days when stu- duce their obligation, and get back to So these students are trying to do ev- dents could raise the amount of money studying. erything. But I was truly moved by one they needed to pay for education by There is much more we need to do to student who said: I have a debt that doing summer jobs is gone. mitigate the cost of higher education. I seems to be the size of a mortgage for The burden of debt and the amount of know my colleagues and I are going to me, but I don’t have a house that goes money owed is impacting students. be working on that, but the Bank on along with it. There is no way they can work their Student Loans Emergency Refinancing He was trying to say: I am coming way through college at 54 hours or 60 Act was a very good step to help stu- out of college with incredible debt and hours a week and be able to do their dents and to focus them on their ca- how am I going to even afford the basic academic work. reers and education. things people look forward to—maybe Entrepreneurial activity among 20- Again, I hope my colleagues on the not right after graduation but as they to 34-year-olds is challenged. The Fed- other side of the aisle will look again start their careers and start to move eral Reserve Bank of New York has at this issue and get back to it. We forward. These are individuals who found that for the first time people need to make sure college education is contribute to our economy. They buy with student loan debt are less likely more affordable. It is time for us to ex- cars, they buy homes, everything. But to buy a house than those without, so tend the same benefits we do for busi- this individual, a graduate of Central it is showing up in our economy. nesses and mortgages to students so Washington University, told me he If you think about it, if this is what they can refinance and that 25 million pays the same amount for rent as he a generation of Americans are going to students in America could refinance does for student loans every month. be faced with for the next decade or their student loans. In Washington State the average stu- two, then that is going to have a ripple I thank Senator WARREN for bringing dent borrower owes more than $23,000 effect through our economy for several up this issue. I hope we will get back to before they graduate. That is an in- years. it again. crease of 22 percent over the last 5 A recent study by the Brookings In- I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- years, $4,000 for the average student stitution found that student loan bor- sence of a quorum. borrower at the University of Wash- rowers are 60 to 70 percent less likely The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ington. to apply for graduate school than those clerk will call the roll. So over the next weeks thousands of without student debt. So again now we The bill clerk proceeded to call the students in Washington State will walk have another complexity. roll. Ms. CANTWELL. I ask unanimous across and get their diploma, but when I look at this issue and I look at the consent that the order for the quorum they accept this diploma and go into fact that we have a worldwide demand call be rescinded. the world of opportunity, they will also for 35,000 new airplanes. We need 20,000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without be going with a lot of debt. We also new workers in the aerospace industry. objection, it is so ordered. heard from another student at the Uni- We have demands for computer sci- Ms. CANTWELL. I ask unanimous versity of Washington, how at this entists, something like 300,000 a year. consent that the time in quorum be point in her career, as she graduates, We only graduate 70,000. equally divided between both sides. the debt will be almost $100,000. She I look at it and say: Why aren’t we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without wants to pursue a career, but when she helping to finance everybody who objection, it is so ordered. thinks about how much she has to pay wants to get an engineering degree and Ms. CANTWELL. I suggest the ab- on that student loan, that is going to a computer science degree? Why aren’t sence of a quorum. affect that. In fact, during her time at we figuring out a way to make that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the University of Washington there more affordable? Because in an infor- clerk will call the roll. were points at which she worked 60 mation age economy, that is exactly The bill clerk proceeded to call the hours a week. I don’t know how any- what we need to do, make an invest- roll. body can continue their education and ment in education, but we can’t make Mr. HATCH. I ask unanimous consent work 60 hours a week. an investment in education on the that the order for the quorum call be So these are students who want to be backs of these students when they are rescinded. able to refinance and pay down. In this coming out of college with this much The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without case, with somebody who has a 6-per- debt or trying to struggle even to learn objection, it is so ordered.

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However, with the growing agencies reported that bargaining unit In addition, the unions have been the furor over the recent scandal at the employees spent nearly 3.4 million most vocal opponents of any reform Veterans’ Administration, I expect hours on official time—an increase of proposals that would give veterans ac- more and more people will be made nearly 10 percent compared to the pre- cess to outside health care. aware of it. vious year. How much money are we While it may be overstating the I don’t think it is unreasonable to talking about, and why should Amer- unions’ influence to assign to them the argue that most Americans would be ican taxpayers shoulder the entire bur- blame for the entire VA scandal, it is outraged to learn the Federal Govern- den if the official time is only for clear that these unions have at least ment pays tens of millions of dollars union work? contributed to the problems we are every year to pay hundreds, if not Some may wonder what this has to now seeing at the agency. They are at thousands, of government employees do with the VA scandal. I don’t think it least partially to blame for the backlog not to work. This practice used to be is a coincidence that the VA—which is in veterans’ claims. They are at least called featherbedding. ‘‘The term plagued by incompetence, dishonesty, partially to blame for the failed VA bu- ‘featherbedding’ originally referred to and bureaucratic ineptitude—utilizes reaucracy. They are at least partially any person who is pampered, coddled, the practice of official time more than to blame for the failure of reasonable or excessively rewarded.’’ any other Federal agency, according to attempts to reform the agency in the It was later used to describe certain OPM. In 2011 the VA reported paying past, and it is almost impossible to re- labor relations practices. According to out nearly 1 million hours in official form it the way it is currently run. Wikipedia: I wish I could say this problem is iso- The modern use of the term in the time—an increase of more than 23 percent over the previous year. The cost of lated at the VA. Unfortunately, there labor relations setting began in the is at least one other scandal-plagued United States railroad industry, which official time in 2011 amounted to near- agency with a similar union problem. I used feathered mattresses in sleeping ly $43 million. That is $43 million paid am talking, of course, about the IRS. cars. Railway labor unions, confronted out to VA ‘‘employees’’ to do union work full time. Wall Street Journal We are all pretty familiar with the with changing technology which led to IRS targeting scandal. By its own ad- widespread unemployment, sought to Editorial Board writer Kimberley Strassel noted a few weeks back: mission, the agency was targeting Tea preserve jobs by negotiating contracts Party groups in the runup to the elec- which required employers to com- The VA boasts one of the largest federal workforces, and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki tions in both 2010 and 2012. pensate workers to do little or no work Like the VA, the IRS consists of a or which required complex and time- bragged in 2010 that two-thirds of it is unionized. That’s a whopping 200,000 union mem- heavily unionized workforce. About 66 consuming work rules so as to generate bers, represented by the likes of the Amer- percent of IRS employees belong to the a full day’s work for an employee who ican Federation of Government Employees National Treasury Employees Union, otherwise would not remain employed. and the Service Employees International or NTEU. Congress tried to put an end to the Union. It shouldn’t surprise anyone to learn practice in the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act I ask unanimous consent that the ar- that the NTEU is extremely active in amendments, which defined and out- ticle be printed in the RECORD fol- politics, having twice endorsed Presi- lawed featherbedding. However, the lowing my remarks. dent Obama. During the 2010 election U.S. Supreme Court has narrowly de- Union supporters often lament that cycle, when the IRS first began tar- fined the terminology, leaving most under Federal law Federal employee geting conservative groups, the NTEU practices undisturbed. unions are relatively toothless, espe- The featherbedding-like practice I raised over $600,000 through its PAC, al- cially when compared to the very pow- am referring to today is most often most all of which went to Democrats. erful State employee unions. However, called official time, wherein govern- In the next election, in 2012, the NTEU ment employees—who are highly com- as Ms. Strassel noted, given its size and PAC raised more than $700,000, 94 per- pensated, often including overtime influence, the VA union may be an ex- cent of which went to Democrats. In pay—are paid to perform no work for ception to that rule. other words, during the same campaign the government, only work for the ben- Once again, two-thirds of the VA cycles in which the IRS was targeting efit of their unions. These ‘‘employees’’ workforce is unionized, and the agency conservative organizations—organiza- are not union employees, nor are they has paid more than $40 million in sala- tions that were critical of the Presi- paid by the union. Instead, they are ries to full-time union workers in a sin- dent, his administration, and in many union members paid by the taxpayers gle year. That has to have an impact cases the IRS itself—for harassment to work full time for the union while on the VA’s efficiency. And that is for and extra scrutiny, the union that rep- working for the Federal Government. workers who don’t even work—except resents nearly two-thirds of IRS em- Of course, this practice also goes on for the union. ployees was busy raising and donating in the private sector. However, in the Obviously, the inefficiency of the VA well over $1 million to Democratic can- private sector, the featherbedding has recently been the subject of a very didates. And we wonder why the IRS— comes off of the bottom line and is ne- high-profile public debate. However, which should not be partisan in any gotiated as a measure of ensuring labor the impact unions have had on the way, shape, or form—is filled with par- peace and in exchange for other union VA’s operation was being talked about tisanship. We should not have unions concessions. In the Federal Govern- well before news of the recent scandal at the IRS or at the VA. Is it any sur- ment, where the bottom line is the tax- broke. For example, Senators PORTMAN prise that the agency found itself pre- payer and where unions are not per- and COBURN sent a letter to former VA disposed toward harming conservative mitted to strike, this practice is a way Secretary Shinseki in 2013 noting that organizations or their causes? for weak managers to use government the vast majority of VA employees on Of course, the IRS has its own issues funds to reward public sector union po- official time were trained nurses, in- with the practice of paying out official litical supporters and financial con- strument technicians, pharmacists, time. Indeed, as of 2011 there were at tributors, passing the costs along to dental assistants, or therapists. In least 200 IRS employees working full the unknowing taxpayer for services other words, these were employees time for their union—all at taxpayers’ not rendered. In the private sector, of- hired specifically to fulfill roles in di- expense. In that same year, the agency ficial time is carefully monitored and rect support of veterans. Yet, instead paid out more than 625,000 hours of offi- controlled. In the Federal sector, man- of caring for veterans, processing cial time. The total cost of these union agers generally look the other way. claims, and helping to eliminate the activities was roughly around $27 mil- According to the Office of Personnel horrendous backlog, these employees lion. But that is only the beginning. Management, or OPM, during fiscal were being paid to do union work full That is $27 million in a single year paid

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:08 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.034 S11JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3581 to ‘‘employees’’ of the Federal Govern- I was raised in the union movement. their own purpose. Fixing the VA requires ment who did nothing but union work. I learned a trade. I went through a for- first breaking labor’s grip, and the unions That is simply preposterous. mal apprenticeship program, and I be- are already girding for that fight. As I said, if the American people un- came a journeyman. I am proud of Federal labor unions are generally weak by derstood that this type of fleecing of that. I believe unions have a place in comparison to state public-sector unions, the taxpayers goes on every day, they our society, but they have become though the VA might be an exception. The would be outraged. more and more partisan. It is reported VA boasts one of the largest federal workforces and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki Current law allows most Federal em- that 40 percent of union members are ployees to be represented by a union. bragged in 2010 that two-thirds of it is union- Republicans. Yet almost 100 percent of ized. That’s a whopping 200,000 union mem- There are, however, some exceptions— every dime that is given in politics is and good reasons for these exceptions. bers, represented by the likes of the Amer- given to Democrats. So by any measure ican Federation of Government Employees Most of these exceptions are for agen- we have to say that these folks are par- and the Service Employees International cies that perform a national security tisan, which I think is their right. But Union. And this is government-run health function or other highly sensitive should we have partisan control of care—something unions know a lot about work. One would think the IRS would agencies such as the IRS, which every- from organizing health workers in the pri- fit in that category. One would think vate sector. Compared with most D.C. unions body has to deal with at one time or the VA would fit in that category. For (which organize for better parking spots) the another in their life, and the Veterans’ example, we don’t allow employees at VA houses a serious union shop. Administration, which is in dire jeop- the FBI, the CIA, or the Secret Service The Bush administration worked to keep ardy right now because of the way it is to be unionized. There is good reason federal union excesses in check; Obama ad- being run? ministration officials have viewed contract for that: We don’t need partisan polit- I have been very much trying to do a ical activities in those agencies. But ‘‘negotiations’’ as a way to reward union al- straightforward investigation of the lies. Federal unions can’t bargain for wages we don’t need them in the IRS or the IRS and these accusations that have Veterans’ Administration either. We or benefits, but the White House has made it been thrown at it, many of which are up to them. also don’t allow employees at the GAO true. The more I get into it, the more or the Federal Labor Relations Author- Manhattan Institute scholar Diana I realize it is being run in a partisan ity to unionize. Furchtgott-Roth recently detailed Office of In days to come, Congress is going to way for one party when it should be Personnel Management numbers obtained have to take a hard look at reforming run in a nonpartisan way—for neither through a Freedom of Information Act re- party. I am going to do something quest by Rep. Phil Gingrey (R., Ga.). On May both the Veterans’ Administration and 25, Ms. Furchtgott-Roth reported on the IRS. One of the questions we are about it, and I hope the American people pay attention to it because I think MarketWatch that the VA in 2012 paid 258 going to have to ask ourselves is employees to be 100 percent ‘‘full-time,’’ re- whether these agencies, with their im- most people, including younger Mem- ceiving full pay and benefits to do only union portant and sensitive missions and bers, would be outraged to know that work. Seventeen had six-figure salaries, up their poor performance in the recent there is partisanship at these agencies to $132,000. According to the Office of Per- past, should be added to the list of that is not just average partisanship. It sonnel Management, the VA paid for 988,000 agencies not permitted to unionize, not is blatant partisanship. The more I get hours of ‘‘official’’ time in fiscal 2011, a 23 permitted to be partisan. And anybody into it, the more I realize that is true. percent increase from 2010. who doesn’t understand that doesn’t Madam President, I ask unanimous Moreover, as Sens. Rob Portman (R., Ohio) understand anything about politics. consent to have printed in the RECORD and Tom Coburn (R., Okla.) noted in a 2013 In addition, as we continually look the Wall Street Journal article that I letter to Mr. Shinseki, the vast majority of for ways to improve the efficiency of previously referred to. these ‘‘official’’ timers were nurses, instru- our government, we will need to exam- There being no objection, the mate- ment technicians pharmacists, dental assist- rial was ordered to be printed in the ants and therapists, who were being paid to ine the overall practice of official time do union work even as the VA tried to fill RECORD, as follows: and determine whether it should be hundreds of jobs and paid overtime to other eliminated entirely. I, for one, don’t [From the Wall Street Journal, May 29, 2014] staff. BIG LABOR’S VA CHOKE HOLD believe taxpayers ought to be footing As for patient-case backlogs, the unions (By Kimberley A. Strassel) the bill for union work. I think the ma- have helped in their creation. Contract-nego- jority of the American people, if given We know with certainty that there is at tiated work rules over job classifications and an opportunity to fully understand this least one person the Department of Veterans duties and seniorities are central to the ‘‘bu- practice and the abuse it entails, would Affairs is serving well. That would be the reaucracy’’ that fails veterans. More dam- president of local lodge 1798 of the National agree with me. aging has been the union hostility to any VA Federation of Federal Employees. One thing is for sure: If what we have The Federal Labor Relations Authority, attempt to give veterans access to alter- seen at the VA and the IRS is in any the agency that mediates federal labor dis- native sources of care—which the unions way representative of the influence putes, earlier this month ruled in favor of consider a direct job threat. The American unions have on government agencies, this union president, in a dispute over Federation of Government Employees puts drastic changes are going to be nec- whether she need bother to show up at her out regular press releases blasting any ‘‘out- essary. How can any American citizen workplace—the Veterans Affairs Medical sourcing’’ of VA work to non-VA-union members. feel the IRS is above politics when it is Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. According to run by a union? And we all know that FLRA documents, this particular VA em- The VA scandal is now putting an excru- unions support almost 100 percent one ployee is 100% ‘‘official time’’—D.C. parlance ciating spotlight on the most politically sen- for federal employees who work every hour sitive agency in D.C., and the unions are party over the other. How can we feel of every work day for their union, at the tax- worried about where this is headed. They the VA is going to be handled right payer’s expense. watched in alarm as an overwhelming 390 when it has a union representing it and In April 2012, this, ahem, VA ‘‘employee’’ House members—including 160 Democrats— determining all the workloads? broke her ankle and declared that she now voted on May 21 to give the VA more power I have talked to the IRS Commis- wanted to do her nonwork for the VA en- to fire senior executives, a shot over the sioners since I have been on the Fi- tirely from the comfort of her home. Vet- rank-and-file’s bow. They watched in greater nance Committee, and they admit that erans Affairs attempted a compromise: Per- alarm as Mr. Shinseki said the VA would be to try to correct or punish an IRS em- haps she could, pretty please, come in two letting more veterans seek care at private days a week? She refused, and complained to ployee who is out of control and not facilities in areas where the department’s ca- the FLRA that the VA was interfering with pacity is limited. doing what is right takes upward of a her right to act as a union official. The VA This is a first step toward a reform being year if you are lucky. That is why failed to respond to the complaint in the re- drafted by Sens. Coburn, John McCain (R., there are all kinds of politics in these quired time (perhaps too busy caring for ac- Ariz.) and Richard Burr (R., N.C.), which tual veterans) and so the union boss sum- agencies and they act with impunity in would give veterans a card allowing them advancing what really are liberal marily won her case. The VA battle is only just starting, but health services at facilities of their choos- causes. ing. The union fear is that Democrats, in a If there are any two agencies that any real reform inevitably ends with a fight over organized labor. Think of it as the fed- tough election year, will be pressured toward should not have unions in them, one eral version of Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan reforms that break labor’s VA stronghold. ought to be the IRS and the other and other states where elected officials have Not surprisingly, Sen. Bernie Sanders (D., ought to be the Veterans’ Administra- attempted to rein in the public-sector unions Vt.), chairman of the Veterans Affairs Com- tion. that have hijacked government agencies for mittee, has promised his own ‘‘reform.’’ Odds

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The Sen- this legislation that I think are essen- to specifically allow the inspector gen- ator from Indiana. tial to moving forward and the primary eral to conduct an independent inves- Mr. COATS. Madam President, last reason why I have agreed to support tigation into the VA, and I join my week our Nation commemorated the this. First, giving veterans more many colleagues to ask the Depart- 70th anniversary of D-day. Leo Scheer choices in care—perhaps the most im- ment of Justice to join in this inves- of Huntington County, IN, is one of portant provision in this legislation—is tigation. Now, unfortunately, this cul- those courageous veterans who sur- allowing veterans who cannot be sched- ture of indifference at the VA is not vived the outlying assault on the uled within a reasonable time the op- new. For years veterans have faced ex- beaches of Normandy, and last month tion to receive care from non-VA facili- cessively long waits for disability he made the trip to Washington, DC, ties or private sector facilities outside claims. When I returned to the Senate through the Honor Flight Network to of the VA. This also applies to veterans receive a hero’s welcome from a grate- that reside more than 40 miles away in 2011, these waits were over 600 days ful Nation. from a VA facility, many of them not in Indianapolis. Veterans were waiting My office had the honor of greeting in a condition to be able to secure the over 2 years to have their claims adju- Leo and this group of heroes upon their transportation they need for that care, dicated. Once we shined a light on the arrival to the World War II Memorial, so they don’t have to endure long problem, the situation improved some- and Leo made an unforgettable impres- drives to get care. We must ensure that what, but our veterans still face waits sion with his humility, demeanor, and veterans receive timely care, and if the that are far too long both for medical strength of character. Leo is a member VA cannot provide it, then our vet- visits and to receive their disability of what we have come to know as the erans should be free to go elsewhere for benefits. ‘‘greatest generation.’’ They easily de- care, including Medicare providers. My staff in Indianapolis currently serve that title, where duty comes as Second, the removal of bad actors— have over 550 active cases that we are second nature, where braggadocio is there are a lot of good people working working on for Hoosier veterans who not present, where simply standing up at VA. Their hearts are in the right are seeking help and have not gotten and serving your country in a time of place. They are talented and provide satisfactory responses from the VA. So crisis is responded to overwhelmingly good care and good service. I don’t they call us and say: Can you help? We without complaint and with true honor mean to demean their contributions to do everything that we can to help expe- and dignity. veterans’ health care, but we do know dite the process. In many cases these Sadly, there are a dwindling number that there have been mistakes, mis- veterans are just trying to assess the management, and there has been some of those not only who arrived on the benefits that they have rightfully outright fraud, it appears. We will have shores of D-day in Normandy but those earned and they just want an answer. who served throughout the world’s to prosecute that. This reform would Reflecting on Leo Scheer’s service to largest military conflict in history. authorize the Secretary of the VA to our Nation on D-day reminded me of While those great service men and demote or fire senior executive service the opportunity that I had to visit the women are still here to share their sto- employees based on their performance. beaches of Normandy while I was Am- ries—at least a few—we must remem- That is not present now, and if we are bassador to Germany. It was, to say ber the sacred promise that we as a Na- going to change the management it the least, a powerful and extremely tion made to them to give them the takes more than just asking the first care they deserve when they come back top person to resign as has happened. emotional experience standing on the We need to look at the management home. bluffs overlooking the spread of beach- team and those that oversee those that As a veteran myself, my hope is that es from Utah to Omaha, and it made are providing the care and what their our Nation will carry out this promise me reflect on the countless lives lost in responsibility is in that role. Passage not only to our World War II vets but service to our Nation. here would shake up the leadership of to all who have served in conflicts from I was standing there on a perfectly the VA so those people can be held ac- that point forward—from Korea, Viet- calm day. The water was gently lap- countable for their actions. nam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other The third provision I want to men- ping on the shore. The beaches were places. We must live up to the promise tion is providing more VA locations. It empty. A soft warm breeze was blow- for all who were called to serve and an- is clear that some of our veterans have ing. The sun was shining—just a beau- swered that call. to travel very long distances. Also it is tiful day—and I was overwhelmed by Regrettably, in recent months we clear that the facilities currently in the violence that must have taken have seen this promise broken and place are short of help and there are place that I could only have imagined. shattered. Just this week an internal not enough to address the needs of the We have all seen the movie ‘‘Saving audit by the Department of Veterans many veterans that are entering the Private Ryan,’’ and I give Mr. Affairs revealed that the department’s system. So this bill would establish 26 Spielberg great credit for making that problems have affected 76 percent of new VA medical facilities around the a very realistic picture of what hap- VA facilities. Nearly 100,000 veterans country. As I said, while this legisla- pens. But I don’t think Hollywood, or continue to wait for medical appoint- tion is not perfect, it is an important those of us who weren’t there, could ments. These are staggering figures. start but it should not and will not be imagine the violence that was taking In my home State of Indiana con- the end of our work to live up to our place on that beach when our troops firmed audit findings show that vet- promises to veterans. went ashore. The silence was not there. erans endured unacceptably long wait Ultimately, as I stated before to our There must have been a cacophony of times. Some Hoosier veterans never body of Senators, the VA needs a noise with hundreds of ships offshore even received an appointment. This is change of culture. Too many bureau- unloading our soldiers into landing ve- unacceptable. That is why today I crats view our veterans as a list of hicles. Many of them were shot down stand here to support the bipartisan numbers rather than the heroes worthy by the German bunkers up in the Sanders-McCain veterans bill that of our very best care. We have to look bluffs, built-in concrete fortifications— would implement key changes to the at our veterans through a different an almost impossible task. Many of existing VA health care system. lens, one that sees them clearly as de- them never even got out of their land- This is not a perfect bill, and there fenders of our freedom and as the he- ing craft. When the doors opened, many are parts of it that I wish were dif- roes they are. were shot before they reached the ferent. I hope that we can manage We must continue to investigate and water. The water was red with the some needed changes as it moves over reform the culture within the VA and blood from our soldiers who never

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I look forward to voting, become ill as a result of exposure and sacrifice that was made in climbing along with everyone in this Chamber, die during this long trek. those cliffs and getting to those Ger- on this bipartisan legislation this It is a journey that often begins in man bunkers took many, many hun- afternoon, which represents the first cities, towns, and villages scattered dreds if not thousands of more lives. step—not the last step but the first throughout Honduras, Guatemala, and So visiting the graves of soldiers step—toward the systemic failures that El Salvador. The first major check- afterwards, pausing to say a prayer of have been disclosed as a result of the point is the Mexican border with Gua- gratitude for their sacrifice leads us to comprehensive VA audit. temala. It is about 500 miles long. Be- this point where we have to understand I come to the floor to speak again fore arriving there, many families and what it is we are trying to provide and about a growing humanitarian crisis in children pass through regions of north- why we need to provide it. That is in a South Texas, the State I represent, ern Guatemala that are controlled by response to those who put their lives where authorities are struggling with the Zetas cartel, one of the most vio- on the line and sacrificed those lives— waves of unaccompanied minors—chil- lent criminal organizations in the and many ended up with lifelong dis- dren—coming through Mexico into the world. abilities—a commitment to those that United States. The numbers are pretty When they reach Mexico, many ille- we would take care of them when they staggering. So far 47,000 minors have gal immigrants jump onto a network of came back. been detained at the southwestern bor- freight trains known by the ominous They have come back and run into a der since October. The Department of nickname ‘‘The Beast.’’ government-run bureaucracy that has Homeland Security and Border Patrol I encourage anyone who is listening run amuck. If it proves anything, it estimate that there could be as many to me to go online and Google or Bing proves that government just simply as 60,000 unaccompanied minors, most- or use some other search engine and type in ‘‘The Beast’’ and read some of doesn’t do big stuff very well, without ly from Central America. If we look at the horrific stories about transpor- confusion, without bureaucracy, with- the map from Guatemala City to tation from southern Mexico up to out duplication, without excessive McAllen, TX, it is roughly 1,200 miles. costs. It is not efficient and not effec- Unfortunately, this influx is a direct northern Mexico on The Beast. NPR, tive, nowhere near what the private consequence of the perception that this National Public Radio, repeatedly reported The Beast train is ‘‘just as like- sector can offer. That is why there is administration will not enforce our im- ly to spit them out as it is to shepherd the provision for veterans who cannot migration laws. Interviews with more them safely to the border.’’ than 200 of the migrants who comprise get care at the VA on a timely basis to Indeed, people riding on The Beast some of these individuals confirm their have the opportunity to use our private are frequently robbed, raped or killed system. impression, which is reinforced by Cen- by the drug traffickers and gang mem- They deserve our utmost care. They tral American news media outlets—pri- bers who control the smuggling cor- served on the frontline, but when they marily newspapers—that if children ridors. This is organized criminal ac- go for benefit decisions and when they can get to the United States, they will tivity by transnational criminal orga- go for health care, they are not in the have a free ticket and be able to stay. nizations. As one former Beast pas- We had a chance to question and dis- front of the line, they are at the back senger told CNN, ‘‘almost everyone cuss this humanitarian crisis with Sec- of the line, and that is not right. gets assaulted.’’ We cannot let the sun set today, and retary Johnson, the Secretary of If there is anybody who thinks illegal I am glad we are not, because we are Homeland Security, this morning be- immigration and trafficking involves voting to move this legislation for- fore the Judiciary Committee, and to some sort of benign experience of trav- ward. In doing so we are going to make his credit, he has taken an all-hands- eling from a country where people a statement that we are going to try to on-deck attitude, but the truth is the don’t have an opportunity to a country live up to that promise and do the best Federal Government’s resources are where people do have an opportunity, that we possibly can. As I said, as a overwhelmed by this humanitarian cri- that part is true, but what they don’t veteran I expect my country to fulfill sis. tell you is the horrific, life-threat- the promises to my fellow service men By creating a powerful incentive for ening, and sometimes life-destroying and women, and as a Senator I will people to come to the United States il- experience of getting to the United seek to hold the Veterans’ Administra- legally, we have effectively encouraged States because people are committing tion accountable and to do everything children and their parents to make a themselves to the tender mercies of I can to help in the reform of the sys- treacherous and threatening journey some of the most violent criminal or- tem. That reform is so desperately from Central America, one of the most ganizations on the planet. needed. dangerous parts of the world today, In recent years, Mexican authorities The leader of the D-day effort, GEN through Mexico—large swaths of Mex- have discovered mass graves con- Dwight D. Eisenhower called the inva- ico are controlled by drug cartels—and taining the bodies of Central American sion of Normandy ‘‘a fight in which we then all the way into Texas. migrants—those who did not make it would accept nothing less than full vic- Secretary Johnson conceded this to our southern border. Among those tory.’’ It is in that spirit that I call morning that somehow we are schizo- who are not murdered by the cartels, upon my Senate colleagues to imme- phrenic about this issue. When we look many passengers on The Beast simply diately take up and pass this legisla- at the victims of human trafficking fall off the train. For example, they try tion on behalf of our veterans and then and other people, we all agree we need to jump on it while it is moving. If to continue the work of changing the to do more on a bipartisan basis to deal they are lucky, they might just end up culture of the VA so that we don’t have with this scourge of human trafficking, with a few broken bones, but if they to come back years from now and re- but the fact is that the transnational are not lucky, they might end up los- peat this process all over again. criminal organizations—trafficking ing a limb or being crushed to death Let’s get it right this time. The fight people for economic reasons, such as underneath its wheels. to restore trust to our veterans is one for sex, drugs, and weapons—will do In short, no one should be traveling we are waging, and to paraphrase Gen- anything for money. They are crimi- to the United States this way and least eral Eisenhower, we should accept nals, and that is what they do. of all young children, some of whom, nothing less than victory. Unfortunately, we have a lot of inno- according to published newspaper re- Mr. President, I yield the floor. cent children who are now being swept ports, are as young as 3 and 5 years old. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. up in this humanitarian crisis, as I Can any parent comprehend the idea of KING). The Senator from Texas. said, committed by their parents to a 3- or 5-year-old coming unaccom- IMMIGRATION take this trek across Mexico into the panied or perhaps en masse with drug Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I thank United States. We have no idea how cartels and criminal organizations my friend from Indiana for his remarks many children start that journey and transporting them from their home about our military service men and how many simply drop off along the country to the United States?

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I was recently Some children who ride The Beast the law serves another important func- in Juarez, Mexico, right across the are kidnapped or forced to become drug tion; that is, deterrence. river from El Paso, which used to be mules or forced into sexual slavery. In In other words, it stops people from one of the most dangerous places on fact, some who make it all the way to doing things they know they should the planet because of all of the conflict Texas and north remain prisoners of not do in the first place rather than between the drug cartels. Things are organized crime after crossing the U.S. just catching them after they do it. getting better. It is still pretty rough, border. This is one of the elements that is but things are getting better thanks to I remember talking to one young missing and unfortunately was encour- strong leaders, such as the mayor, woman. About 1 year ago I had the aged by the impression that you got a whom I met with there, and thanks to chance to visit with her. She came free ticket if all you had to do was get the assistance the U.S. Government is from Central America. She was on the train and show up in South providing through the Merida Initia- brought by a coyote, they called him— Texas. As I have said, this is very dan- tive to help train law enforcement and a human smuggler—into Houston, TX. gerous stuff, and it has backfired in un- to provide equipment and the like. So She had family in New Jersey, but that expected ways. we could step up our work with the didn’t work out, so she came back to Yesterday, I listed five simple sug- Mexican Government to help them se- Houston where she was essentially held gestions to the President that he could cure their own southern border, which as an indentured servant and pros- take to start fixing the problem. I was would eliminate more than half of this tituted and forced to turn over the pro- glad to hear Secretary Johnson talk migration from Central America. ceeds of that money to the coyote—the about some of the ad hoc measures he Finally, I urge the President to take smuggler. has begun to implement, but the truth the step of making sure that Texas and When people operate in the shadows is they are struggling to catch up. other U.S. border States and commu- of the law, they have no protection of I urged the President, No. 1, to pub- nities have the resources they need to the law, and the people who are the licly declare that his 2012 deferred ac- address the ongoing crisis. most likely to get hurt are the immi- tion program will not apply to children Today I reiterate those calls, and I grants themselves or certainly the im- currently arriving at the border. Let also call on the President to please act migrant community. We need to keep me stop there to say that this morning as soon as possible. Make no mistake. that in mind. We have to remember some of my colleagues on the Judiciary The actions we take and sometimes the that Mexico’s biggest and most violent Committee could not resist the temp- actions we don’t take have unintended drug cartels are heavily involved in tation to take a partisan shot. They consequences. But in the days and this trafficking, as I mentioned earlier. weeks ahead, there will be life-or-death Time magazine reported last year: said if the House had just passed immi- consequences to an untold number of ‘‘Cartels control most of Mexico’s gration reform, this never would have vulnerable children, perhaps in the smuggling networks through which happened. My point is the President’s deferred misperception that they can come to victims are moved, while they also action program doesn’t even apply to the United States if they can just get take money from pimps and brothels here, without understanding the operating in their territories.’’ these children, so it is still against the The cartels, gangs, and sex traf- law for them to enter. But they realize, treacherous journey that will befall fickers are only too happy to prey on as a practical matter, although the re- them. We are doing no one a service by the poor, vulnerable migrants, includ- sources and capacity of the Federal allowing that. ing children, transiting through their Government are overwhelmed, there is Because the impression created by terrain. Experts believe the Mexican no way we can turn them back, and the President has resulted in this prob- drug cartels may earn as much as $10 they will have to be handled compas- lem, at least in substantial part, I be- billion a year from sex trafficking and sionately and in a humane sort of way. lieve he has the unique authority and sex slavery alone. These are not nice It would help if, No. 1, the President power to begin to fix it. But first he people. would make clear he has not issued a will have to send the message that I According to Amnesty International: free ticket to anyone who wants to mentioned a moment ago, which is ‘‘Some human rights organizations and enter the country illegally. that there is no free ticket into the academics estimate that as many as No. 2, I encouraged him to publicly United States. We have to deal with six in 10 women and girl’’—and one- discourage people from attempting the the humanitarian crisis of these chil- quarter of these unaccompanied minors journey through Mexico, and it would dren and make sure they are safe, but are girls—‘‘migrants experience sexual help if our Mexican counterparts would then we need to get about the business violence during the journey’’ through do a better job—maybe with our help of enforcing our laws and not just giv- Mexico—6 out of 10. and assistance—securing their south- ing the impression that anybody and A new CRS—Congressional Research ern border, since that would stop a lot everybody who wants to come to the Service—memo reports that based on of people from coming from Central United States can come here. apprehension data provided by Customs America through Mexico on this dan- Perhaps in a perfect world everybody and Border Protection, ‘‘there has been gerous journey which I have tried to could live in America. But the fact is an increase in the number of [accom- describe. that we need to have our immigration panied alien children] who are girls and I also encouraged the President to laws for our protection and for the pro- the number of [unaccompanied alien enforce all of our immigration laws re- tection of legal immigrants. We need children] who under the age of 13.’’ gardless of political needs or any frus- to do everything we can to send a mes- They are not exactly able to defend tration he might feel or anyone else sage that we are a caring country, but themselves against the monstrosities might feel on the current stalemate in we are also a country that believes in they encounter along the way. which we find ourselves. Sometimes the rule of law. We need to restore I hope it is clear to everyone listen- these things take a little time. order out of this chaos, while dealing ing and to the President and every My hope is, if not before, then by with the immediate humanitarian cri- other person of good will, that we next year, Congress—the Senate and sis of this wave of children that is over- should be doing everything possible to the House—can begin to move a series whelming the capability of the Federal discourage people from risking their of smaller pieces of legislation that are Government to deal with it. We need to lives in the first place, and especially more transparent, consensus based, and do everything we can together to ad- their children’s lives, on such a dan- begin to repair the broken immigration dress all of these issues. gerous journey. system. I don’t think anybody believes Mr. President, I yield the floor.

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What does it tell us? As we step back they are paying their fines, they are We had a hearing today with Jeh and look at this, what does it tell us? learning English, they are doing what Johnson, who is the Secretary of the It tells us what we already know: Our they are supposed to do, and they are Department of Homeland Security. A immigration system in America is bro- subject to regular questioning as to lot of questions were asked, such as if ken. It is flat-out broken. I know this, any problems that might be in their actions by our government or state- and everyone else does too. Twelve mil- lives that we should know about. That ments by our President are luring lion people living amongst us, some of is what the bill does. these children into the United States. whom have been here for decades, wor- So when I hear people come to the Let me make the record clear. There is ried about being deported tomorrow, floor and say this immigration system nothing—nothing—about the Presi- with a household where the wife and is broken, I agree completely. It is a dent’s Executive order involving those mother may be a citizen, the children tragedy to think thousands of children we call DREAMers—children brought may all be citizens, but one person in are crossing the border in search of to the United States—which would lead the household is not—that is our bro- their parents, as young as 7, 8, 9, 10 any of these families of the children to ken immigration system. years old, and teenagers, being preyed believe they could qualify to be treated Well, Congress, stop talking about it. upon. as qualified for docket—that is, de- Do something about it. So we did. We I just had in my office the Ambas- ferred deportation—because they would did. And the Presiding Officer was here. sador of Ecuador to the United States be eligible DREAMers. None—none—of It was a little over a year ago. We put of America. We talked about this issue. these children would be eligible, pe- together a bipartisan coalition of Sen- She told me the story of a 12-year-old riod. So the suggestion that this Exec- ators—four Democrats, four Repub- girl whose mother and father were in utive order has anything to do with licans, and I was one of them—and we New York, and this heartbroken girl luring these children to the United sat down and for months worked out decided she had to at any cost be re- States is wrong. comprehensive immigration reform to united with them. She jumped on one Second, there is turmoil in Mexico finally fix this broken immigration of those trains, and she was appre- and Central America. That is a fact. I system and start to end some of the hended by Mexican authorities. The am sure that is a factor in decisions tragedies we know are happening to parents found out about it and tried to being made by some to leave. But there children and to their parents all across find her. They put her in an orphanage. is an issue that has been overlooked America. We worked on it for months. She was going through the Mexican here time and again which needs to be It was a pretty interesting coalition. legal system. The next thing: It was addressed. There is a Pulitzer Prize- It included JOHN MCCAIN, a well-known announced that this 12-year-old girl winning book entitled ‘‘Enrique’s Jour- Republican Senator from Arizona; had committed suicide—questionable ney.’’ The author is an L.A. Times LINDSEY GRAHAM, Republican Senator but still a tragedy. And this Ambas- writer named Sonia Nazario. She start- from South Carolina; MARCO RUBIO, a sador from Ecuador said: I can’t tell ed following the paths of children— Republican Senator from Florida; JEFF you what that did to our country. It children—coming into the United FLAKE, a Republican Senator from Ari- broke our hearts to think that little States from Mexico and Central Amer- zona; and on our side, CHUCK SCHUMER girl was just trying to find her mom ica and even South America. Here is of New York, BOB MENENDEZ of New and dad. what she found after her investigation: Jersey, MICHAEL BENNET of Colorado, We can do better. We can be better. 48,000 children a year coming across and myself. All of the excuses in the world don’t the border into the United States, We worked on it for months, and we count when it comes to this issue be- some as young as 7 years old, half of produced a comprehensive immigration cause we are a nation of immigrants, them without any escort. How do they reform bill that was endorsed by vir- my friends, all of us. We may have to get in? Well, many of them jump on tually every major labor organization go back several generations—in my freight trains. Can my colleagues and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. We case, not very far. My mother was an imagine, 7-, 8-, 9-, 10-year-olds jumping go through the list of virtually every immigrant to this country. I am lucky on a freight train to come into the religion in America, and major reli- to be standing on the floor of the Sen- United States, trying to get here by gions endorsed it. It was an amazing bi- ate representing a great State such as themselves—half of them by them- partisan product, and I was proud to be Illinois. That is my story. That is my selves? Why? Seventy-five percent gave a part of it and even more proud when family’s story. That is America’s story. the same reason: To find my mother. the day came that we passed it on the That is who we all are. To find my father. floor of the Senate with 68 votes—Re- Why can’t we, in our generation, em- That is what is bringing so many of publicans and Democrats. We did it. brace the reality of immigration and them into the United States. What What happened to it? We sent it to fix this broken system, make sure we happened? Mother left that village in the U.S. House of Representatives, have security on the border to stop, as Mexico or somewhere in Central Amer- where it has languished for over a year. much as we physically can, the flow of ica and came to the United States. She For over a year they have refused to illegal immigration, and make sure works hard now and sends money home call this bill. those who are here are reporting to our and occasionally will send toys at Now Senators who come to the floor, government so we know who they are, birthdays and Christmas and exchange who voted against the reform, who where they are, and where they work? photographs. And heartbroken children don’t acknowledge the obvious—that All of these things will make us a bet- get on these trains and try to find the Republican House will not even call ter and stronger nation. them. this bill for debate and a vote—and who Let me tell my colleagues something They found a 9-year-old boy walking criticize the current immigration sys- else about these immigrant folks, and I around Los Angeles. They asked him tem in America, aren’t telling us the speak with some authority. The first why and where he was going. He said: whole story. The whole story is that we wave of immigrants to this country, by Where is San Francisco? He was trying need to fix this system top to bottom— and large, take the toughest, hardest to find his mother. yes, a path to citizenship but a path to jobs available—anything—and they That is the reality and the heart- citizenship that eliminates those with will work hard on those jobs. But they break of what is happening at our bor- serious criminal records—we don’t are also looking over their shoulder at der when it comes to children, so many want them—makes those who want to their kids and they are saying to their times over. The lucky ones make it. enter this path pay a fine and learn kids: We expect more from you. We

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:20 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.043 S11JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2014 want you to stay in school. We want means the very people responsible for my colleagues to support this legisla- you to succeed. hiding the true extent of wait times, tion before us because we need to im- That dynamic of the hard-working for instance, and other abuses cannot prove the health services our veterans immigrant and the first-generation be fired. That is incredible when you earned and deserve. American, striving to prove they can think about it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The succeed, gives our country the energy We cannot tolerate bad actors who Chair welcomes the Senator from Ar- it needs. It gives our economy the en- abuse their power and put our veterans kansas back to the floor. ergy it needs. in danger. That is why a key compo- Mr. BOOZMAN. I thank the Chair. I see my friend has come to the floor, nent of this bill gives the Secretary of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senator MCCAIN, and I mentioned his Veterans Affairs the authority to fire ator from Washington. name earlier in a positive way because or demote senior VA employees for Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I come we worked together so closely on im- poor performance. to the floor today to say that this com- migration reform. He has a special Accountability is the goal here. How- promise is really an excellent example challenge I don’t have. Yes, we have ever, that goes beyond individual em- of what Congress can do when we work many undocumented in Illinois, but ployees. The Department itself needs together to put our veterans first and being a border State, Arizona has to be held accountable for its short- work toward substantive solutions to tougher challenges than most. We tried comings. So it is time we shine a light the challenges they face. in our bill to be sensitive to both on the VA. Passing this legislation this after- States and all States in what we were This bill would also establish an elec- noon is a critical step toward address- putting together. tronic waiting list that would be made ing some of the immediate account- So I wanted to come to the floor and available to veterans on the Depart- ability and transparency concerns that say a word about children coming ment’s Web site so everyone can see are plaguing the VA and fixing its across the border. I see two of my col- the average waiting time for an ap- deep-seated structural and cultural leagues here, and I will yield the floor pointment at each VA medical center challenges. Each new report seems to in just a second. for specific types of care and services. paint a more serious and more dis- We need to acknowledge the obvious. New wait time goals would also be pub- turbing picture of the VA’s systemwide These children are vulnerable. They lished on the Department’s Web site failure to provide timely access to care are being exploited. Many of them are and in the Federal Register within 90 for our Nation’s heroes. I am especially being hurt. Some are being raped. Oth- days of the bill’s enactment. concerned by the number of facilities ers are being killed. And that has to Earlier this week we saw an audit that serve Washington State veterans come to an end. To bring it to an end which revealed that veterans seeking that have been flagged for further rein a sensible, thoughtful, American care for the first time waited an aver- view and investigation. The VA has way, we ought to pass comprehensive age of 60 days in the Little Rock VA promised to get to the bottom of this, immigration reform. No more excuses hospital and 52 days in the Fayetteville and I expect them to do so imme- in the U.S. House of Representatives. hospital. Clearly, these results need to diately. Call the bill. For goodness’ sake, call be improved and indicate the failure of However, these new reports are not the bill. Debate it. Vote on it. I will ac- the VA to meet its goal of seeing new only consistent with what I hear so cept whatever comes, but what I won’t often from veterans and VA employees accept is ignoring these problems, patients within 14 days. I am committed to ensuring that the but also with what the inspector gen- blaming them on someone else, and VA uses every available option it has eral and GAO have been reporting on putting off to some time in the future to deliver on its mission for all vet- for more than a decade. These are not the reality of the responsibility we new problems, and Congress must con- should face today. erans who have earned this care. And if I yield the floor. it cannot, this bill gives our veterans tinue to take action on them while ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the ability to seek that care elsewhere. dressing the inevitable issues that will ator from Arkansas. The bill we are considering today be uncovered as ongoing investigations Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, as the would establish a 2-year program that and reviews are completed. son of an Air Force master sergeant allows veterans who have been unable I expect this Chamber to come to- and a member of the Senate Com- to obtain care from the VA for pro- gether, as the House did yesterday— mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, I take viding service to seek care from pri- twice, in fact—to move this bill for- very seriously my responsibility to rep- vate providers. This option would also ward so we can work on our differences resent the interests of those who have be provided to those who live more with the House and send this legisla- served our country in uniform. When it than 40 miles from a VA facility, in- tion to the President’s desk as soon as comes to our Nation’s veterans, their cluding a community-based outpatient possible. commitment to country is without clinic. The government would be obli- As we all know, there are serious question, and our country’s commit- gated to reimburse the non-VA health problems at the VA that will not be ment to them should be the same. care provider for the services provided solved through legislation alone or by Put simply, our veterans deserve bet- to the veteran. simply replacing the Secretary. How- ter. That is why I am pleased to see Wait times and secret lists are not ever, I am very hopeful these steps that that we have come together to address the only problem within the VA health are in this legislation will spark long- this crisis in the Senate. These men system. We are learning now that qual- overdue change—from the top down—in and women have served and sacrificed ity-of-care issues on a range of critical order to ensure that our veterans are on behalf of a grateful nation. We need care outcomes, including mortality and given the care and support they expect to ensure that they are getting the infection rates, are willingly being ig- and deserve. high-quality services they have earned. nored by senior VA management. So I wanted to come today to com- Our veterans deserve a system that We need to restore faith in the VA mend the Senator from Arizona and proves their care is our top priority. health care system, and that begins the Senator from Vermont for their Unfortunately, the VA is struggling with accountability and following commitment to bipartisanship and put- to meet the health demands for our through with our promises. ting the needs of our veterans first. veterans. The VA inspector general is The crisis surrounding the VA health This is an important compromise, and currently investigating misconduct care system shows an immediate need I urge our colleagues to continue the throughout the VA health system. In to improve timely access to medical bipartisan collaboration that made this order to ensure accountability, we have care for our veterans. The VA needs to bill possible. Let’s get it passed and in to give the VA the ability to fire and correct the systemic problems that are place so these reforms can begin to get demote senior executive service em- preventing our veterans from accessing started. And then we must keep work- ployees who are responsible for these the high-quality health care services ing to address the management, re- types of abuses. offered. source, and personnel shortcomings Under current law, senior VA em- I am pleased we are taking action on that we all know exist at the VA. ployees are nearly untouchable. That this important issue, and I encourage I yield the floor.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:20 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.044 S11JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3587 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has important provisions in that re- veterans have fallen through the ator from Louisiana. gard. cracks and have never received an ap- Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I stand Those are the three top reasons I will pointment after enrollment. in strong support of the veterans bill be strongly supporting the bill. These deficiencies at the VA are un- we are about to vote on as well. I com- I thank the Chair. acceptable. mend everyone who worked on it on Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, Massa- What is clear is that we need a full- both sides of the aisle, certainly in- chusetts is the Bay State, but we are scale reform of how the VA does busi- cluding Senator MCCAIN, who was here also the ‘‘Brave State.’’ But being first ness. Too many men and women are a minute ago, Senator SANDERS, who is in freedom is not enough if we don’t falling through the cracks. We need to on the floor, and Senator BURR, who is put our veterans, their families, and fully fund the VA and modernize the the ranking Republican member of the the families of the fallen first as well. agency and its facilities to appro- committee. There are more than 388,000 veterans priately address the new needs of re- I am strongly supporting it, mostly in Massachusetts. But too many of our turning soldiers and their families. with three key provisions in mind—one bravest return home unable to find a All veterans are heroes, but some- I have been working on since well be- job. They suffer from homelessness, times heroes need help. fore this scandal and this crisis that mental health, and substance abuse. The Veterans’ Access to Care has engulfed the VA broke; that is, to Too often, they end their lives in sui- through Choice, Accountability, and dislodge, to get moving on crucial ex- cide. Twenty-two veterans kill them- Transparency Act of 2014 allows the panded VA outpatient clinics in 18 selves every day. immediate firing of incompetent high- States around the country, including This March, not one servicemember level officials who broke the trust of Louisiana. Mr. President, 26 clinics; 2 died in action in Afghanistan or Iraq, our veterans by leaving them behind. It of those are in Louisiana, in Lafayette but almost 700 veterans took their own also includes appropriate provisions to and Lake Charles. Those should have lives. Of the 8,500 Massachusetts Na- prevent the abuse of these new powers. been built by now. They have been on tional Guard, six of them have com- The bill allows VA to lease 26 new the books, they have been in the VA mitted suicide in the last year and a medical facilities that would expand plan for years. Through what the VA half. access to care, including $4.8 million readily admits was a bureaucratic We need to treat these unseen for the VA Worcester community-based glitch—a complete screw-up at the wounds, and give our veterans a better Outpatient Clinic. VA—they were delayed for a signifi- life, where they are employed, appre- It authorizes the hiring of new med- cant period of time. ciated, and supported. ical personnel for hospitals and clinics There was another glitch in terms of We have a sacred obligation to honor that are facing a shortage of doctors the so-called scoring of these clinics. and care for our service men and and other health professionals. That required legislation, which the women for their bravery and sacrifice. It would allow veterans living more House passed. But that legislation, On the battlefield, the military than 40 miles from a VA hospital or which I was spearheading in the Sen- pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a clinic to go to a private doctor. ate, has been balled up in the Senate. nation, we must ensure that when war- It develops an independent commis- Finally, the corrective legislation, to riors return home, we leave no veteran sion to update the VA’s scheduling ap- get moving, to get these clinics done— behind. pointments process and another to help including in Lafayette and Lake In recent years, we have provided his- spur the construction of new VA facili- Charles, LA—is in this bill. So I have toric budget increases for veterans, ex- ties. been committed to that for months— panded access to VA health care, im- It would allow all recently separated since well before this scandal erupted. proved health services for all veterans, veterans taking advantage of the post- The other two provisions I want to and modernized benefits earned by 9/11 GI bill to get instate tuition at highlight in this bill do go directly to America’s servicemembers. public colleges and universities. Fi- this scandal. One is the need to give But what is clear today is that hasn’t nally, it would extend post-9/11 GI bill veterans choice when they are locked been enough. The problems at the VA education benefits to surviving spouses into a dysfunctional system. So for the are unacceptable and they dishonor our of veterans who have died in the line of first time ever we are mandating the veterans and their families who have duty. unparalleled choice that if a veteran is sacrificed so much. This bill is an important first step to either over 40 miles from a VA facility Anyone who contributed to the care- dealing with the crisis at the VA. How- or he or she cannot get care—an ap- less treatment of our veterans should ever, more needs to be done. We need to pointment—in a reasonable timeframe, be held fully accountable, and I mean make sure the Massachusetts VA hos- then that veteran can go to a Medicare anyone. pitals in Brockton, West Roxbury, Ja- provider or another provider who is de- And so our work must continue. We maica Plain, Bedford, and North- lineated in the bill to get the care he or must address the emerging needs of ampton can continue to provide the she needs in a timely way. That is a veterans, as well as those needs that care that our veterans deserve, includ- really important reform to expand have lingered for years. ing the latest in health care for trau- choice and really competition that I Our returning veterans, and those matic brain injury, post-traumatic think will make the VA system better who served in previous wars, always stress disorder, and other injuries. and offer veterans, when need be, im- should get the best services, including Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I rise portant care outside the strict VA sys- medical care. today on behalf of the 470,000 Maryland tem. Unfortunately, the U.S. Department veterans in order to thank my col- The third provision I wish to high- of Veterans Affairs, VA, is facing a cri- leagues for making veterans health light is to give the leadership of the VA sis. The Department of Veterans Af- care a priority by passing S. 2450, the the tools it needs to clean house, to get fairs inspector general reports showed Veterans’ Access to Care through rid of incompetence or, worse, to fire that thousands of veterans have been Choice, Accountability, and Trans- people who clearly merit that in the trying to see a doctor but were never parency Act of 2014. I specifically ap- cases we have been reading about in on the VA list to see a doctor. These plaud the chairman of the Veterans’ the last several months. veterans were forgotten and lost in the Affairs Committee, Senator SANDERS, We have had so many protections scheduling process. VA leadership sig- and Senator JOHN MCCAIN for devel- heaped on the civil service system over nificantly understated the time new oping this bipartisan agreement and 100-plus years that it has become vir- patients waited for their primary care demonstrating to the Nation that the tually impossible to fire or demote or appointment in their performance ap- Congress can work together to meet punish someone who is deserving of praisals in part because that affected our greatest challenges. that because of incompetence or worse. their bonuses and salary increases. Mr. I want to thank President Obama and We need to change that because unless President, 57,000 veterans have been Acting Secretary Gibson for taking and until we do, bureaucracies such as waiting 90 days or more for their first preliminary action and holding senior the VA will remain broken. This bill VA appointment. Mr. President, 64,000 Department of Veterans Affairs, VA,

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Mr. President, I dressing commonsense long-term re- mitted to making sure that our vet- rise today to state my strong support form. Much of the treatment our veterans receive the services and benefits for the legislation on the floor that ad- erans need is already provided in they have earned and the support they dresses the current healthcare crisis world-class facilities that are closer to were promised and deserve. The United facing our nation’s veterans. This bill, their homes than the nearest VA Hos- States is the strongest Nation in the the Veterans’ Access to Care through pital, and they stand ready to support world because of our veterans, and we Choice, Accountability, and Trans- them today. owe them and their families our grati- parency Act of 2014, is the product of I am concerned that the expedited tude and our respect and, most impor- excellent bipartisan work done by Sen- firing provision for Senior Executive tant, our support. ator SANDERS and Senator MCCAIN. I Service employees creates a separate Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, want to thank both of my colleagues process for VA staff employee. Let me today I rise in strong support of S. 2450, for their efforts on drafting this legis- be clear: Anyone guilty of fraud, mal- a bill I have proudly cosponsored that lation and finding a path to bring it to feasance or criminal negligence must would make critically needed reforms the Senate floor today. I believe their be held accountable. But current law to the Department of Veterans Affairs. legislation will give our veterans ac- and Office of Personnel Management As we all know, revelations from whis- cess to the healthcare they deserve and policy provide measures to address tleblowers, reports from the Govern- that it will invest in the Department of such acts. Federal employees deserve ment Accountability Office, an inter- Veterans Affairs’ health care system. the appropriate due process. nal review by the VA, and an interim While Senator SANDERS’ and This bill is an exceptional step in the report from the VA’s inspector general, MCCAIN’s legislation contains many right direction and will begin to ad- an independent watchdog, have all re- good measures that will improve the dress some of the concerns we all have vealed problems within the VA that healthcare our veterans receive at the with respect to the VA, beginning with have caused the system to fail many of Department of Veterans Affairs, VA, I access to care. But there is still much our veterans. This is simply unaccept- would like to highlight three provi- work to do to help our veterans return able. sions in the bill that I believe are espe- to civilian life after they have served. As the daughter of a World War II cially important for Congress to pass. A mere thank you is of little comfort veteran, I understand the extraor- First, I am strongly supportive that to a veteran who cannot find meaning- dinary debt we owe to the men and the legislation contains a provision to ful employment, who is struggling to women who have served this Nation in allow the Secretary of the Department provide for his or her family or who is defense of our freedoms. I thank my of Veterans Affairs to immediately ter- dealing with post-traumatic stress. colleagues, Senator SANDERS and Sen- minate senior executives for poor per- Their sacrifices are often made in ator MCCAIN, for working to forge a bi- formance. It is my opinion that the stressful, frustrating, and dangerous partisan bill to address some of the current scandal was largely a result of conditions. Yet these brave men and most serious shortcomings in the VA ineffective and disgraceful mismanage- women do not shy away from commit- health care system that have been ment. As a first step, the Department ting themselves to serving our country. identified in recent weeks. The bill must be able to terminate any man- Disability claims at the VA are con- would provide for greater transparency agers who directed or pressured staff to tinuing to take far too long to be proc- at the VA by requiring an independent falsify or cover up wait times for vet- essed, and the backlog is denying sup- assessment of the scheduling system erans seeking health care. It is time for port to veterans who are in critical used at every VA medical center, along a new culture of management in the need due to service-related injuries. I with the staffing levels and workloads VA, and I look forward to providing will continue to push for an amend- at each facility. It would also task the this authority to the Department. ment that will make the Fully Devel- VA inspector general to identify on an Second, I am grateful the legislation oped Claims Program permanent. The annual basis the health provider occu- provides the authority for the VA to Fully Developed Claims Program is an pations with the largest staffing short- quickly hire new clinical staff, such as optional new initiative that offers vet- ages, which will give both the VA and physicians and nurses, when there is a erans and survivors faster decisions Congress a better understanding of the shortage of medical providers within from the VA on compensation, pension, Department’s needs. In order to ad- the VA. The legislation allows the VA and survivor benefit claims. Veterans dress what has been identified as a to use any unobligated funds at the end and survivors must simply submit all shortage in health care providers with- of each fiscal year to do such hiring. relevant records in their possession and in the VA, the bill would expand oppor- The audit released by the Department those records which are easily obtain- tunities for veterans to seek care out- of Veterans Affairs this week clearly able, such as private medical records, side of the VA system, including allow- indicated that many medical facilities at the time they make their claim and ing veterans who qualify to seek care had a shortage of clinical providers. certify that they have no further evi- at Department of Defense health facili- The legislation on the floor also au- dence to submit. Then the VA can re- ties. The bill would also empower the thorizes the VA to enter into medical view and process the claims more Secretary of Veterans Affairs to imme- leases the Department has requested in quickly. This program is realizing diately hold senior VA officials ac- previous years, but that Congress has much improved processing time due to countable if they have failed to do not funded. These include four commu- the extraordinary partnership with nu- their jobs. nity outpatient clinics in California, merous Veterans Service Organiza- The credibility of the VA has taken a which are in San Diego, Chico, Chula tions, but I propose we make a guar- serious blow, and it will take years for Vista, and Redding. Thus, I am con- antee to our veterans that if they uti- the Department to regain the trust it fident the authority to hire new clin- lize this program, the VA will provide has lost among veterans and among the ical staff and the authority to enter their final rating in an expedited man- American people. My strong support into much needed medical leases are ner or they will receive a provisional for this legislation is based on my be- critical measures that Congress must rating at 180 days. This is the level of lief that it will make critical and fun- pass if we expect the VA to meet the commitment from Congress that the damental changes to the VA that will growing demand of medical care our American people expect and our vet- result in significant improvements to Nation’s veterans need and deserve. erans deserve. the quality of care our veterans receive I am also glad the legislation the A true marker of our Nation’s worth and their ability to access that care. Senate is considering contains meas- is our willingness to serve those who The VA is facing significant chal- ures to beef up how VA hospitals are

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:20 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.037 S11JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3589 evaluated for the quality of health care ulation of veterans, many of which are health care costs. VA hospitals that they provide, and that this information concentrated in southern California, have clear data that they use anti- will be made public for veterans. The creates a substantial demand for med- biotics appropriately, have fewer dead- legislation contains a provision that ical care at California’s VA Medical ly hospital acquired infections, and would require the Department of Centers. have veterans who can be discharged Health and Human Services to com- The VA’s Access Audit, released this faster should be noticed for their per- plete evaluations of VA hospitals and week, validated the national extent of formance. I truly believe that a greater to post this information publically. It lengthy wait times and potential fal- focus on health care quality and out- also requires the Government Account- sification of appointment records. It comes is critical for improving the ability Office to look at the metrics also makes it clear that California is VA’s health care system. the VA is using to evaluate patient not exempt from the recent VA scan- The delays in access to health care care and hospital quality. Finally, the dal. The data collected shows that over and the culture of cover-ups that bill will require the VA to publish its 20,000 veterans in California are having emerged within the Department of Vet- appointment wait times, which will in- to wait more than 30 days for a medical erans Affairs are absolutely unaccept- crease the transparency of how quickly appointment. Nearly 3,000 are waiting able. Our Nation’s veterans served and our veterans can access health care. more than 90 days for their appoint- sacrificed for our country, and they de- Thus, I want to thank both Senator ment. Furthermore, nearly 7,000 Cali- serve better. I truly believe the legisla- SANDERS and Senator MCCAIN for in- fornia veterans are on electronic wait tion introduced by Senators SANDERS cluding such important provisions that lists who have not been able to sched- and MCCAIN is the solution our vet- will improve accountability, trans- ule any appointment. This lack of ur- erans need and deserve. This is not a parency, and health care quality at the gency to provide care to our Nation’s partisan issue, this is an issue of doing VA. veterans is not only appalling, it is Recently, the Department of Vet- what is right by those who defended also irresponsible. our freedom. erans Affairs released the results of its In addition, I am deeply troubled nation-wide Access Audit detailing the that the recent audit identified that Thus, I urge my colleagues to vote breadth of its struggle to responsibly five VA health care facilities in my for this bill. manage waiting lists for care at its State had some evidence of falsifying Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I medical facilities across the country. or hiding wait times. They are the come to the floor today in support of S. The allegations of false record-keeping Livermore Medical Center, the Yuba 2450, the Veterans’ Access to Care and other inappropriate scheduling City Outpatient Clinic, the Sepulveda through Choice, Accountability, and practices were further substantiated. Ambulatory Care Center, the Escon- Transparency Act of 2014. The audit made it clear that many dido Outpatient Clinic, and the Impe- The preliminary VA inspector gen- staff members—13 percent interviewed rial Valley Outpatient Clinic. The VA eral’s report of delayed care at the nationally—were instructed to use in- recommended the Office of the Inspec- Phoenix Hospital uncovered serious appropriate scheduling actions by their tor General conduct investigations at and systemic failures in our VA sys- supervisors. The audit also revealed these facilities in order to determine if tem. The internal audit by the Vet- that at least one scheduler at 76 per- any fraudulent or criminal activity oc- erans Health Administration confirmed cent of all VA facilities indicated they curred, and I eagerly await the results these delays. These problems have received direction to enter inaccurate of these investigations. dragged on long enough and must be or misleading appointment data. The It is clear to me that excessive wait addressed and corrected. I believe we result is that some veterans were times for medical appointments nega- must keep the promises we have made forced to wait an egregious amount of tively impacts the health of our vet- to our veterans. We can do this by giv- time for medical appointments, and erans. So, fixing the VA is not only ing them the same quality of service surely many of these veterans suffered about fixing the systemic management they gave us, and by providing them negative health effects as a result of problems that led to a cover-up of ap- with the care they deserve. That is why these delays. pointment wait times at certain VA fa- I support this bill. After the press reports of secret wait cilities across the Nation. The fix also This bill contains a number of provi- lists at the Phoenix VA Medical Cen- must be about improving the VA’s abil- sions that will improve veterans access ter, I wrote a letter to the VA’s acting ity to provide high caliber health care to care when they need it the most by: inspector general urging him to expand to all of our Nation’s veterans. the scope of his investigation in order The VA must radically alter how it Sending care into the community to determine if similar problems were manages health care. It is my opinion and ensuring veterans do not have to occurring elsewhere. On May 28, 2014, that the VA’s performance should be wait more than 14 days to see a doctor the VA’s Office of the Inspector Gen- tied to the health outcomes of our vet- or physician; eral released an interim report of the erans. The VA has played number expeditiously hiring new doctors, ongoing review at the Phoenix VA games with appointment wait times in nurses and other health care providers Health Care System. This independent order to evaluate their performance for in locations that have shortages; review verified that deliberate action too long, and that must end today. I requiring the VA to upgrade their was taking to falsify wait times and to hope the new leadership at the Depart- electronic scheduling software; keep some veterans—1,700 in Phoenix— ment will work to develop better meas- authorizing the VA to enter into 27 off official wait lists. In response to ures of performance that are based on major medical leases that will increase this report, on June 2, I wrote to Act- how well our veterans do in terms of access to care for thousands of vet- ing Secretary Sloan Gibson requesting health and wellbeing as a result of the erans who currently have to travel an immediate review of medical ap- care they receive at the VA. long distances to get the care they pointment wait times at all California For example, the VA should strive to need; VA medical facilities, and that the VA reduce preventable drug resistant in- requiring the President to create a take action to expedite appointments fections acquired in medical facilities. commission to evaluate access issues for veterans in my State waiting an ex- Deadly drug resistant infections are in the VA Health Care system; cessive amount of time to receive linked to poor infection control and health care. the overuse of antibiotics in hospitals. and, creating a commission on cap- California is home to 8 major Depart- These infections, like Methicillin Re- ital planning for VA medical facilities ment of Veterans Affairs, VA, health sistant Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, to look at the processes to ensure our care systems which include 66 medical and Clostridium difficile are deadly, veterans are being treated in safe fa- centers and outpatient clinics. Accord- difficult to treat, and largely prevent- cilities. ing to the latest data from the U.S. able. VA hospitals that provide high There is also a provision that would Census Bureau, of the nearly 22 million quality medical care, that use anti- allow the Secretary of the VA to termi- veterans in the United States, nine per- biotics prudently, and that practice nate VA senior executives for poor percent, or roughly 2 million, live in Cali- good hygiene will have lower rates of formance. This provision would also re- fornia; a figure greater than that of these infections, faster recovery times quire the Secretary to provide Con- any other State. California’s large pop- for hospitalized patients, and reduced gress a justification for any removal

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Again: it leads to the kind of the chairwoman of the Senate Appro- sponsibility to follow our agreement to unaccountability, the lack of oversight priations Committee, I have put money honor the budget limitations we have. that helped create this crisis in the in the Federal checkbook to improve There are a lot of budgetary freedoms first place. We should designate— the veterans health care system so we have and a lot of ability we have maybe if we have to do this—2014 that wounded and disabled warriors get and duties we have to set priorities in money this year where the crisis is. We the care and benefits they need. I have our spending. Veterans clearly are a have already appropriated money. If we worked to ensure veterans suffering priority. I fought hard against the re- need some more, that could be perhaps from post-traumatic stress disorder, cent push to cut veterans pensions and justified as emergency spending, but a PTSD, or a traumatic brain injury, TBI led an effort to restore those pensions 3-year bill goes beyond what I think is receive better diagnosis and treatment payments. proper. It fails to establish the over- through the Defense Department and In this case we are dealing with an sight that Congress has a solemn duty the VA. issue of bureaucratic accountability. to deliver. We can’t just write a blank I have also led the charge to reduce What happens so often is that in the check and think it will solve these the backlog in processing veterans dis- crush and press of business, we are un- problems. We have to ask the tougher, ability claims. I brought Secretary able to reach agreements on finding deeper questions about the changes Shinseki to Baltimore to create a sense money somewhere else in this mon- needed in Washington to do right by of urgency to end the backlog by 2015. strous bureaucracy and government of our veterans. Details matter. Every I used my power as chairwoman of the ours, and we simply break the budget line of legislation matters. We need to Appropriations Committee to convene and add to the debt. Our veterans de- get this right. a hearing with the top brass in the serve better than that. The Appropriations Committee has military and members of the com- I am the ranking Republican on the already reported out the 2015 VA–HUD mittee to identify challenges and get Budget Committee. We wrestle with bill. It is already on the floor and could moving on solutions. I cut across agen- these issues—the chairman of the com- be here as early as next week. The Sen- cies to break down smokestacks and mittee, Senator MURRAY—and the ate could easily attach a bipartisan developed a 10-point checklist for numbers from the Congressional Budg- amendment to that that provides the change enacted as part of the FY–2014 et Office indicate that this legislation, spending called for in this bill with off- omnibus appropriations bill. This plan as drafted, violates the Budget Act. sets, cuts, efficiencies, and reductions includes better funding, better tech- Indeed, the entire bill, the way the in other spending to pay for it. There nology, better training and better over- language is written, has been declared are places we could do this. sight of the VA. an ‘‘emergency’’ which allows its au- So I have to tell you, there are some The Veteran’s Administration needs thors to avoid finding the efficiencies good things in the bill. I think there a new attitude from the bottom up in and the accountabilities needed to stay are. It improves the situation. I like every facility across the Nation. It is within the Federal budget limits both the idea of giving veterans more choice time to turn the VA around. Veterans parties agreed to. There is plenty of to go to the doctor who is close to who have fought on the front lines wasteful spending to be cut elsewhere them. It is something Senator MCCAIN should not have to stand in line for the in government, and much we can do to and Senator SANDERS have agreed on. I care they have earned and deserve. increase accountability at the VA. think that is progress, very much so, This legislation is a significant step Even more concerning is the new but I have to say I cannot suggest to in the right direction, and I urge my open-ended entitlement legislation in my colleagues that the budget viola- colleagues to support it. the bill. The bill would authorize emer- tion now before us should be waived. It Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, par- gency spending but sets no limits on should not. Ignoring this requirement liamentary inquiry: How much time is that spending. Section 801 says ‘‘such will not help our veterans in the long on both sides? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- sums as necessary.’’ Well, how much is run, but will lead to the same kind of publican side has 6 minutes, the Demo- necessary? This is an important con- problems we are confronting today. We crats just under 13 minutes. versation to have, to wrestle with, and should adhere to the agreement we Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask to develop solutions. But by simply not reached on spending by finding offsets. unanimous consent for the Senator developing these solutions, we invite If we don’t adhere to our spending lim- from Alabama to have 6 minutes, and I more of the same kind of account- its, other programs will crowd out the ask unanimous consent for 4 additional ability problems we have seen that budget for veterans and mean we have minutes for this side, following the brought us here. less money in the future not more, to Senator from Vermont. I feel strongly that we have to do the fund these programs. If we ignore our The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there right thing for our veterans, but his- debt, we do a disservice to our vet- objection? tory suggests a blank check for the bu- erans. Unfortunately, the bill does not Hearing none, it is so ordered. reaucracy, an unlimited entitlement do what the law we agreed to requires. The Senator from Alabama. program, will not have the desired re- It is not paid for. We all agree veterans Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ap- sults—indeed, may even yield the oppo- are our priority. So then is it not our preciate the work of my colleagues on site results from what we hope to duty to them to fulfill this priority by this legislation. They have accom- achieve. reducing wasteful spending elsewhere plished some very good things. We need We need to resist the temptation to so that money can be spent on veterans legislation to pass to help our veterans. create more entitlements and more en- instead? Can we not deliver for these The needs are real, and recent revela- titlements, which is one of the reasons veterans that most basic level of re- tions of substantially substandard we are heading recklessly toward fiscal sponsibility on our part as lawmakers? care—and too often no care at all—at crisis, as our own Congressional Budget Finally, colleagues, a vote to sustain our VA medical centers are shocking. Office has indicated, and instead focus the budget point of order is a vote that There is and has been a long-term prob- on creating reforms and solutions that tells the committee to find appropriate lem with the management of that improve that quality of service and the money for the bill and does not kill the agency. It is heartbreaking. It is an effectiveness that is delivered. Isn’t bill. It does not knock down the bill. It embarrassment. We owe our veterans that our job? Isn’t that what our vet- allows it to continue to be alive and a better care than they have been given. erans deserve from us—the very best piece of legislation before us. It would One of the keys to improve that care we can give them? As many hours as it just require us to fix the funding. It is improving accountability, ensuring takes for us to get this right, instead of would require us to fix the bill. So that

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I think we have made real In summary, the bill has mandatory scheduling practices at the Department progress in a bipartisan way. spending that violates the limits we of Veterans Affairs that may have con- As Senator MCCAIN just said, and I have agreed to in the Budget Act, and cealed how long veterans had to wait agree with him, if this is not an emer- the bill also abuses the emergency des- for appointments to see a doctor. ‘‘Our gency, I am not quite clear what an ignation to circumvent the require- Phoenix office has opened a criminal emergency is. ment for offsets and the need for ac- investigation,’’ FBI Director James During the last 4 years some 2 mil- countability. Comey said in response to a law- lion new veterans have come into the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- maker’s question at a hearing Wednes- VA system. Many of them have come ator’s time has expired. day. in with very difficult medical prob- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I raise If that is not an emergency, I do not lems, PTSD, TBI. We have an aging a point of order against the emergency know what is. If it is not an emergency veteran population. Taking care of designation provision contained in Sec- that the very lives of the men and older people is complex and expensive. tion 802(b) of H.R. 3230, the vehicle for women who have served our country The simple truth is that in many parts S. 2450, the Veterans’ Access to Care with honor and distinction are being of this country—not all parts I suspect, Through Choice Act, pursuant to sec- either jeopardized or allegations of ab- but in a number of places in this coun- tion 403(E)(1) of the fiscal year 2010 solutely being lost through mal- try—we simply do not have the number budget resolution, S. Con. Res. 13. practice and malfeasance, if that is not of doctors, nurses, and other medical The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- an emergency, I have never seen one staff to accommodate the needs of our ator from Vermont. before this body. veterans. I have been told, unofficially Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I am I urge my colleagues to vote this for at least, that at the very minimum going to yield to Senator MCCAIN in a what it is, this budget point of order. there is a need for 700 new physicians moment, but before I do that, pursuant This is an emergency. If it is not an in the VA. I am told that is the floor, to section 904 of the Congressional emergency that we have neglected the that the reality may be higher than Budget Act of 1974, the waiver provi- brave men and women who have served that. sions of applicable budget resolutions this country and keep us free, than I do I have been told that in Phoenix and section 4(g)(3) of the Statutory not know what an emergency is. alone there is a need for hundreds of Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, I move to Hard work has been done on this leg- new providers in order to address the waive all applicable sections of those islation, hard work and a lot of com- problems in that one large facility. acts and applicable budget resolutions promises. I am happy to see that the Further, this legislation says to vet- for purposes of the pending bill, and I majority of the veterans service orga- erans that if there are long wait times, ask for the yeas and nays. nizations are now in support of it. Is it if they cannot get into a facility in a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a a perfect piece of legislation? No. Is it reasonable time, they can go outside of sufficient second? exactly what I wanted? No. Is it ex- the VA. That is what this bill says. There is a sufficient second. actly what the Senator from Vermont You know what. That is going to cost The yeas and nays were ordered. wanted? Absolutely not. But this is an Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, how money. That will cost money. This leg- emergency. I tell my colleagues, if it is islation also says that if they live 40 much time remains on both sides? not an emergency of how we care for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- miles or more from a VA facility, they those who have served on the field of have the option of going to a private ator from Arizona has 4 minutes, the battle, then nothing else is before this Senator from Vermont has 10 minutes. provider. That benefit is going to cost body. money. The bottom line is that if we Mr. MCCAIN. Does the Senator from It breaks our hearts. It breaks Amer- are going to do what in my view we Vermont want to go ahead? ican’s hearts when they hear and see should do; that is, to make sure every Mr. SANDERS. I am happy, if the these stories of those brave men and Senator from Arizona needs more time women and the neglect they have suf- facility in the VA has adequate staff- at the end of his 4, for him go right fered, the lack of a fulfillment of an ob- ing—doctors, nurses, other medical ahead. ligation we made to them. I hope we personnel—and to make sure there is Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I wish to will vote against this budget point of available funding to pay for those vet- thank a lot of people, including the order. I hope we will vote unanimously, erans who will now get care outside of staffs of the committees, Senator 100 to 0, to pass this legislation, send it the VA—right now the VA is spending SANDERS’ staff, Dahlia Melendez and to the House, go to conference, get it about $4.8 billion a year in contract Travis Murphy; Senator BURR’s staff, to the President’s desk, and start heal- fees. There is no question in my mind Natasha Hickman, Maureen O’Neill, ing the wounds that have been inflicted that number is going to go up, but that Anna Abram, and Victoria Lee; Sen- on these men and women. is what we are voting on now. ator COBURN’s staff, Jabari White; my There is no way we can ever com- If you want to provide timely care to own staff, Elizabeth Lopez, Jeremy pensate for those who have gone with- veterans, if you agree they should go Hayes, and Joe Donoghue, and all the out the treatment they have earned, outside of the VA, it is going to cost hard work that has gone into this leg- but at least we can expeditiously fix money. If we are going to do that and islation. this problem to the best of our ability. the other things in this bill, that legis- I think it is well known to my col- Is this the ultimate and final solution lation needs to be passed as written, leagues that this is an unprecedented to those problems that have been un- and we must waive the point of order piece of legislation in that for the first covered? No, but it is a beginning. It is brought up by Senator SESSIONS. time it is going to provide our veterans not the end of the beginning, it is a be- Lastly, I remind my colleagues that with a choice. There are many other ginning. There will be more proposals when Congress voted to go to war in provisions I would like to discuss also before us. There will be more efforts to Afghanistan and Iraq, it did so with but have been, and I am sure my col- fix this gaping wound in America’s con- emergency funding. Those wars will, it league from Vermont will be address- science. is estimated, cost between $3 and $6 ing those. I urge my colleagues to vote to waive trillion by the time we take care of the There are, according to a recent VA the budget point of order. This is an last veteran. If we can spend that kind audit, over 57,000 veterans who have emergency. I urge my colleagues to of money to go to war on an emergency been waiting for an appointment for vote for the bill. Again, I thank every- basis, surely we can spend one-tenth of over 3 months to see a physician at the one for their involvement, especially 1 percent of that amount to take care VA. Over 63,000 veterans over the past Senator BURR and Senator COBURN. of the men and women who fought 10 years have never been able to get an The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- those wars. appointment at all. There are allega- ator from Vermont. What we have done, as Senator tions in the Phoenix VA hospital that Mr. SANDERS. Let me just thank MCCAIN has indicated, is developed a 40 veterans have died. Senator MCCAIN for his very hard and compromise. I am sure he is not happy

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We are going to spend $188 million for facility leases, which means improved Without objection, it is so ordered. that facility and pay $40 a square foot The Senator from Oklahoma. and expanded care for veterans in 27 per year for it on a rate of increase of States and Puerto Rico. This bill pro- Mr. COBURN. I thank the chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee for 4 percent in part of the lease. We can vides for the expedited hiring of VA rent the same space in Tulsa at $15 a working with Senator MCCAIN to get a doctors and nurses and $500 million tar- foot and spend less money than we pay geted to hire those providers with un- bill. I support Senator SESSIONS and the for the engineering cost for this to obligated funds. As I mentioned earlier, have a clinic just as good or better. this bill allows for veterans to go out- budget points of order on this bill. I take exception to some of the state- So the planning and the management side of the VA when there are waiting of the VA on these clinics is suspect, lines and when they live 40 miles from ments by my colleague from Vermont. As reported yesterday, if you look at and I plan on drilling down on every a facility. This bill also deals with an the patient list for many of the pri- one of those before this bill comes to issue where there is widespread support conference and give our conferees the both in the House and the Senate; that mary care doctors in the VA, they are half of what the average practicing information based on that. Because we is, the need to address instate tuition are going to spend emergency money, for all veterans at public colleges and physician outside the VA is. When you drill down on those, many of them have as the chairman would like to do on universities. this, we ought to make sure there isn’t It also provides that surviving patients that have been deceased for a penny that is wasted. spouses of those who die in the line of years. About 10 to 15 percent of their So we can do it. We can do it better, duty will be eligible for the post-9/11 GI patient list has never been to the VA, we can do it for less money, and we can bill. This bill also importantly estab- or they came once from a different do it in the confines of what we are ac- lishes commissions to provide help to State or were transferred from some- tually going to see. the VA in terms of improving sched- where else. What you actually see is uling capabilities—God knows they the patient load in the private sector is The final thing is I would say again 1 to my colleague from Vermont, I ap- certainly need that help—and also for about 2 ⁄2 times what the patient load capital planning. is in the VA. preciate his willingness to compromise Lastly—and we need to reiterate this I have no doubt we need to increase on the issues. His heart is dedicated to point—this bill gives the Secretary of the number of physicians in the VA, veterans, and I understand that. Our the VA the authority to immediately but we also need to increase markedly philosophies are different on how we fire incompetent employees and those the amount of output that those physi- get there, but his commitment is none- who have falsified or manipulated data cians perform. theless real and felt, and I thank him. in terms of waiting periods. The other thing that is important in I yield the floor. Our legislation differs from the this bill is the transparency—which I Mr. SANDERS. I yield back the re- House in that in order to prevent, in don’t believe has been mentioned—that mainder of the time. my view, the politicization of the VA will actually allow veterans to know The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without or eliminate all due process, it provides the quality outcomes of where they are objection, all time is yielded back. for a very expedited appeals process. being treated and the credentials of Mr. SANDERS. I ask for the yeas and The House of Representatives passed those who are treating them. Those are nays. legislation yesterday which covers a important factors for care. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a lot of the same ground the Sanders- Our veterans deserve the best care. I sufficient second? McCain bill covers, and I am absolutely agree with the chairman of the Vet- There appears to be a sufficient sec- confident that working with Chairman erans’ Affairs Committee that the vast ond. MILLER and Ranking Member MICHAUD majority of our VA employees are The question is on agreeing to the we can bridge the differences and send hard-working employees, but there are motion to waive. the President a bill that he can sign in some who aren’t. The yeas and nays have been ordered. the very near future. Our lack of oversight and the lack of The clerk will call the roll. Finally and lastly, I want to say to management expertise at the VA has The assistant bill clerk called the the 300,000 employees who work at the now exploded into issues that are going roll. VA that the overwhelming majority of to continue to be exploded. We hear Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the those people are hard-working, honest, every day new whistleblowers coming Senator from Missouri (Mrs. MCCAS- serious people. For many of them, tak- forward on the problems in the VA. KILL) and the Senator from Oregon (Mr. ing care of veterans is not a job; it is a It is not only scheduling; it is a lack MERKLEY) are necessarily absent. of truthfulness in a lot of other areas. mission. Many of them are, in fact, vet- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators It is a lot of inaccuracy in terms of erans themselves. These people under- are necessarily absent: the Senator stand the sacrifices the veterans have outcome. from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the made to protect our country, and they I agree with the chairman. This is Senator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- are doing the best that they can to sup- just the beginning. But if, in fact, HAM), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. port our veterans. somebody puts their life on the line for I hope we pass this bill. I hope we us, we certainly, at a minimum, ought MORAN), and the Senator from South pass a waiver for the budget point of to make sure that we don’t just have Carolina (Mr. SCOTT). order. I hope we get a conference com- words that say we are going to give you The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there mittee moving immediately, and I hope the health care if you are an injured re- any other Senators in the Chamber de- we get a bill to the President as soon turning war veteran, but that we actu- siring to vote? as possible. ally give that care, and that it meets The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 75, Furthermore, as Senator MCCAIN has the standard of care we want for any- nays 19, as follows: just mentioned, I don’t think this is body in our family. This is just the [Rollcall Vote No. 186 Leg.] the end of the discussion regarding the start. YEAS—75 needs of veterans. I hope very much The other thing that I would say, in Alexander Booker Cardin that in our committee and on the floor agreement with Senator SESSIONS, Ayotte Boozman Carper we can begin to address some of the Baldwin Boxer Casey there are ways to pay for this bill. Begich Brown Chambliss other very serious issues facing the On the clinics, we drill down on one Bennet Burr Collins veterans’ community. clinic—and I am going to go spend just Blumenthal Cantwell Coons

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Fischer Klobuchar Sanders Nelson Schatz Vitter The amendment (No. 3237) was agreed Franken Landrieu Schatz Paul Schumer Walsh to, as follows: Gillibrand Leahy Schumer Portman Scott Warner Grassley Levin Shaheen Pryor Shaheen Warren Amend the title so as to read: Hagan Manchin Stabenow Reed Shelby Whitehouse ‘‘To improve the access of veterans to med- Harkin Markey Tester Reid Stabenow Wicker ical services from the Department of Vet- Hatch McCain Toomey Risch Tester Wyden erans Affairs, and for other purposes.’’ Heinrich McConnell Udall (CO) Heitkamp Menendez Udall (NM) NAYS—3 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Heller Mikulski Vitter Corker Johnson (WI) Sessions ator from Montana. Hirono Murkowski Walsh Hoeven Murphy Warner NOT VOTING—4 f Inhofe Murray Warren Cochran Merkley MORNING BUSINESS Isakson Nelson Whitehouse McCaskill Moran Johanns Pryor Wyden Mr. TESTER. I ask unanimous con- The bill (H.R. 3230), as amended, was NAYS—19 sent that the Senate proceed to a pe- passed. riod of morning business, with Sen- Barrasso Enzi Roberts The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Blunt Flake Sessions ators permitted to speak therein for up Coats Johnson (WI) Shelby ator from Montana. to 10 minutes each, with the time pre- Coburn Lee Thune Mr. TESTER. I ask unanimous con- viously agreed to. Corker Paul Wicker sent that the title amendment to H.R. Crapo Portman The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Cruz Risch 3230, which is at the desk, be agreed to. objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The Senator from Montana. NOT VOTING—6 objection? f Cochran McCaskill Moran Mr. INHOFE. Reserving the right to Graham Merkley Scott object, let me inquire of the Senator if VETERANS HEALTH CARE The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this it is his intent to speak on that to- Mr. TESTER. I rise to speak about vote the yeas are 75, the nays are 19. night. the care this Nation provides to vet- Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- Mr. TESTER. In a moment I am erans—care that they have earned, the sen and sworn having voted in the af- going to ask unanimous consent to go care that we owe them, the care that firmative, the motion is agreed to. The into morning business, and I am going we promised them, and the care that point of order falls. to speak on the veterans bill. we should never stop working to im- The amendment was ordered to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- prove. engrossed and the bill to be read a ator from Michigan. I joined the Senate Veterans’ Affairs third time. Mr. LEVIN. If the Senator from Mon- Committee when I came to the Senate The bill was read the third time. tana would yield for a question, is in January of 2007. Soon thereafter I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under there any kind of order established re- launched a listening tour around the the previous order, the bill having been garding whom would be recognized at great State of Montana to hear what read the third time, the question is, this point? veterans thought about the health care Shall it pass? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is they receive. Mr. PORTMAN. I ask for the yeas not. Montana has the second-most vet- and nays. Mr. LEVIN. The Senator from Okla- erans per capita. We serve our country The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a homa and I thought we would be recog- at some of the highest rates in the Na- sufficient second? nized 1 hour ago. We understood the ex- tion. We are home to a large Native- There is a sufficient second. igency that there would be some delay. American population that serves more The clerk will call the roll. If we could establish an order—appar- often than any other minority in this The bill clerk called the roll. ently Senator GRASSLEY is waiting to country. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the be recognized as well. In 2007, the surge in Iraq was in full Senator from Missouri (Mrs. MCCAS- May I ask the Senator from Montana swing. Veterans had many concerns on KILL) and the Senator from Oregon (Mr. how long he would be speaking? Would their minds. But in rural Montana I MERKLEY) are necessarily absent. it be in order? heard over and over from the veterans Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- about how the mileage reimbursement are necessarily absent: the Senator ator from Montana. that disabled veterans receive to see from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN) and the Mr. TESTER. How long am I speak- their doctor at the VA was far too low. Senator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). ing? In fact, it was at 11 cents a mile, hard- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Mr. LEVIN. Yes. ly enough to even pay for the gas, BLUMENTHAL). Are there any other Sen- Mr. TESTER. About 7 minutes. much less the tires, the oil, and the ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? Through the Chair to the Senator automobile itself. The result was announced—yeas 93, from Michigan, it was my under- That number matters in a State nays 3, as follows: standing that I was going to speak, the where folks have to drive a couple hun- [Rollcall Vote No. 187 Leg.] Senator would have his colloquy with dred miles across the State to see their YEAS—93 Senator INHOFE, and then Senator doctor. Alexander Collins Heller GRASSLEY would speak. So when I came back to Washington Ayotte Coons Hirono Mr. LEVIN. I thank the Senator. I worked with then-Senator Byrd to Baldwin Cornyn Hoeven Mr. GRASSLEY. May I ask the Sen- raise that reimbursement rate for the Barrasso Crapo Inhofe Begich Cruz Isakson ator a question. first time in decades. Now more vet- Bennet Donnelly Johanns The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- erans can afford to see their doctor, Blumenthal Durbin Johnson (SD) ator from Iowa. and that is how a representative of Blunt Enzi Kaine Mr. GRASSLEY. How much time is government should work—identify a Booker Feinstein King Boozman Fischer Kirk the colloquy going to take? problem, write a bill to fix it, work Boxer Flake Klobuchar Mr. LEVIN. I would say about 7 or 8 with colleagues, hear their concerns, Brown Franken Landrieu minutes. and pass a solution into law. That is Burr Gillibrand Leahy Cantwell Graham Lee Mr. INHOFE. I think I had the floor, what we have done here today. Cardin Grassley Levin and I was objecting to the UC. Today’s bill is a good bill that gets at Carper Hagan Manchin Let me just share that we would—we some of the VA’s most pressing prob- Casey Harkin Markey could—do ours probably in about 12 lems. Today’s bill addresses many of Chambliss Hatch McCain Coats Heinrich McConnell minutes, and then we could have more the transparency, accountability, and Coburn Heitkamp Menendez time tomorrow, if that would work out. access-to-care issues that are plaguing

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We did this while amendments to the bill to file them be- outside providers, we will reduce the working with the VA secretaries from fore the July recess. bottleneck that forces veterans to wait both parties by working across the We would then be in a position—both too long for care. aisle to write commonsense legislation of us, with our staffs—to work with I want to be clear about one issue. that meets the needs of veterans and Senators to clear as many amendments Once veterans get in the door at the their families. Not only should improv- as possible for inclusion in a manager’s VA, they receive incredibly good ing veterans care be an unrelenting package and to begin identifying rel- health care. As a member of the Senate focus for this body but it must be a evant amendments that would be like- Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I con- nonpartisan one. ly to be contested. tinue to travel around Montana to talk Improving mental health care for Now, we believe if we can develop a to veterans. I speak to veterans’ groups veterans is not a partisan issue. Im- list of a few relevant amendments that around the country as well. proving veterans’ ability to get a good would require votes to start with when They tell me that VA care is some of job is not a partisan issue. Making sure we first take up the bill, it would help the best in the Nation. I have had that veterans get the care they have us in getting to the floor. I believe that wives, husbands, daughters, and sons earned, the care that we promised is the case, given the circumstances seek me out to tell me what VA is them when they signed up to fight the Senate is in. doing right. Additionally, 9 out of 10 should never be a partisan issue. We have an awful lot of work ahead veterans report they are happy with Let’s keep working together to honor of us. We don’t have a long time to do the care they receive at the VA. That the sacrifices made by our fighting it. If we were able to put together a is important to remember. men and women, as well as the families proposal to the leaders, that we have It isn’t all bad news, but the fact is who anxiously wait for them back not only the bill, which is obviously on that while the war in Afghanistan is home. the calendar we have worked on a bi- winding down, and the war in Iraq has On Saturday morning I will be in An- partisan basis to pass with the 25-vote come to a close, the struggle for many aconda, MT, kicking off my latest vet- majority—which is minus 1 vote in the service men and women continues here erans listening tour to get more ideas Senate—it would be our belief this at home. about how we can improve the services would have greater practical appeal to We went to war after 9/11 to fight and care for veterans. our leaders. against terror, to fight for the free- I know that many of my colleagues We think this approach would enable doms that we value in this country, but are holding similar sessions in their us to reach unanimous consent as to an we didn’t think far enough down the States, and I look forward to hearing initial set of relevant amendments to road. We didn’t think about how we what ideas they bring back so that we be considered so we could then move could care for our fighting men and can work together to improve veterans forward expeditiously when the Senate women when they returned from bat- health care. returns to the bill. I hope our col- tle. If this bill is the end of this leagues will help us in this matter. When I joined the Veterans’ Affairs Congress’s work on veterans issues, it I think it is in everybody’s interest Committee, the VA was starting to re- will be disappointing to me and it will and it is in the national security inter- cover from years of neglect. In 2007, as be disappointing to the veterans out est that we have a bill before us. We Americans fought in the streets of there who put their lives on the line to have to pass a bill in order to go to Baghdad, Congress had to pass an defend our freedom. conference with the House or else we emergency budget bill to keep the We have more work to do, and I hope are put in the same kind of position we lights on in the VA. Imagine that— it doesn’t require another crisis to get were in last year, where we simply fighting two wars, but we didn’t prop- it done. present what amounted to a conference erly fund the department that cares for I wish to thank BERNIE SANDERS for report before a bill had ever been truly our troops when they come home. his great work on this bill. debated and sent. We and our staff, With better planning and advance ap- I yield the floor. working with colleagues, put together propriations, we have come a long way, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- what amounted to a conference report, but attention spans and new cycles are ator from Michigan. which was not a conference report in short. f technical terms but was in effect the The bill we passed today is a good work product of both the Senate and start, but it can’t be the end of the NATIONAL DEFENSE the House and our committees by proc- story. Moving forward, we must make AUTHORIZATION ACT ess of negotiation. sure that we have all the facts because Mr. LEVIN. Before the Memorial Day So our colleagues can be very helpful you can’t fix a problem if you don’t un- recess, the Armed Services Committee in getting this bill to the floor, meet- derstand it. voted 25 to 1 to favorably report out S. ing the concerns of our Nation and That is why I have already worked 2410, the National Defense Authoriza- doing what we should be doing for our with my colleagues to help pass legis- tion Act for Fiscal Year 2015. troops and our families. lation out of committee that will free The bill is on the calendar, and both I yield the floor. up more resources for the inspector it and the committee report have been The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- general’s office of the VA to do its job filed and are available online and in ator from Oklahoma. and to make reports from the VA in- print. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I first spector general public and transparent. As the chairman and ranking mem- say and express my appreciation to The bill also prohibits the payment ber of the Armed Services Committee, Chairman LEVIN. We hear a lot of talk of bonuses to VA medical directors and Senator INHOFE and I hope to bring the about bipartisanship and people get- senior VA employees until investiga- bill to the Senate floor as soon as the ting along. That is usually just talk. In tions are complete and reforms are Senate schedule allows. I have talked this case, it is real. made. Our message is clear; that is, with the majority leader about it, and We have a committee of Democrats that veterans come first. he says he is going to do his best, but and Republicans concerned about de- In the 7 years since I held that first there are a number of things that we fending our Nation with totally inad- veterans listening session across Mon- can do to be helpful on this effort. equate resources. Chairman LEVIN has tana, since then we have worked with Neither of us wants to be in the posi- responded every time we have had veterans groups to open new veterans tion that we were in last year when some kind of a controversial matter centers and community-based out-pa- Senators were unable to take up the come up. Then our staff—Peter Levine

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I believe, and have always said, the LEY for his patience. As I said this morning in the com- NDAA is the most important bill of the Senator INHOFE and his staff worked mittee, these children are being lured year, keeping in mind we have actually extraordinarily well with us on this into these dire circumstances by false passed one for 52 consecutive years. side of the aisle. It is a bipartisan bill. promises. That is evident from the This is something that has to be done. It is a bipartisan committee. Senator interviews being done with the chil- We adopted the National Defense Au- INHOFE has helped in a very important dren. thorization Act on May 22, as the way to maintain this bipartisan tradi- Already, border agents and intel- chairman said, 25 to 1, which doesn’t tion of our committee. I thank him for ligence analysts have been inter- happen very often around here. It con- the remarks, and I thank him and his viewing the youth to understand why tains a lot of vital work we have to do staff. they are migrating at this particular and it is within the budget caps. I hope our colleagues will listen to time. Today I received a document that I think it supports the training of the what we both are urging them to do. summarizes the findings of these inter- troops, the maintenance and mod- Let us take a look at the amendments viewers. The document, while it does ernization, research and development, now, instead of waiting and waiting not have any author or official seal, and the pay and benefits. These are and waiting. Because if we look at was apparently done to summarize the tough issues to negotiate, but we have amendments now, we increase our interviews of individuals crossing the done that, and we have it ready for chances of getting this bill to the floor border along the McAllen, Rio Grande more action. earlier rather than later. City, and Weslaco stations. What we don’t want is what happened I thank the Presiding Officer and my Two hundred thirty subjects were last year. Last year we had a lot of friend from Oklahoma. interviewed from several countries. An amendments. We on the Republican Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I yield overwhelming majority said they were side were wanting to have all these the floor. coming to the United States to take amendments. I think we are entitled to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- advantage of the new U.S. law that amendments. We did a count last year ator from Iowa. grants a free pass to unaccompanied of how many amendments were on the f children and female adults traveling average bill. It was something like 140 IMMIGRATION with minors. That so-called free pass amendments. We didn’t have nearly refers to a Notice to Appear document that many requests, but we were able Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I issued and then saying they are re- to get them in. come to the floor to address two issues, leased on their own recognizance pend- If we start now, we can do that. So I a shorter issue on immigration and a ing a hearing. wish to tell my Republican colleagues longer issue on the student loan pro- There is no new law. There is a new that I don’t want them to come back gram, particularly in reference to leg- bill that passed the Senate 1 year ago and start complaining later on, if we islation offered earlier this morning. but not through the House of Rep- don’t start getting amendments now so On immigration, this morning, Sec- resentatives, and it may never be. So we can hash them out, find out what is retary Johnson appeared before the Ju- there is no new law granting a free pass acceptable, and find out where the op- diciary Committee. We had a chance to to unaccompanied children and female position would be. But we don’t want ask a number of questions related to adults traveling with minors. to wait until the end of the year. the administration’s release of 36,000 Specifically, this report states: It got so close last year, as we were criminal aliens, for what reasons the A high percentage of the subjects inter- approaching December 31, and we all Department voluntarily did release viewed stated their family members in the know that if we don’t have a Defense them—especially convicted mur- U.S. urged them to travel immediately, be- authorization bill by that time, hazard derers—and what they are doing to cause the United States Government was pay is at risk, reenlistment bonuses track down and keep track of where only issuing immigration [free passes] until won’t be paid. Stop and think about these people are. I didn’t get answers, the end of June 2014. the cost. Right now, if we were to hire but the Secretary committed to re- The report states that: a person in training to be an F–22 pilot, spond in writing about the matter, and The issue of free passes was the main rea- the cost is $9 million. However, the re- I thank him ahead of time for doing son provided by 95 percent, plus or minus, of tention bonus for over a 9-year period that. the interviewed subjects. could be $225,000. Look at the econom- I also asked about data on countries So while I understand there are a lot ics of it. We don’t want that to happen. that refuse to cooperate in taking back of factors involved, we cannot ignore Last year we were able to get a bill. their nationals. Today I am intro- the fact that these children are coming It is the first time I have ever partici- ducing a bill with Senator INHOFE to or are being forced here because of a pated in a ‘‘big four’’ meeting. Actu- fix this situation and allow the govern- belief on their part that they will never ally, three of us sat down because we ment to detain foreign nationals who be deported. had one no-show. So three of us put to- pose a threat to our homeland. I have We can say that is thanks to the gether a bill in a period of time, tried a longer statement on that issue. Obama administration because this ad- to consider all the amendments, and Finally, I mention that the Secretary ministration has refused to be serious most people were pretty satisfied with of Homeland Security answered a lot of about immigration enforcement. The it, but that is not the way it is sup- questions related to unaccompanied President needs to send a signal right posed to happen. children coming to the United States, away, if he wants to stop this catas- We are going to have a lot of amend- mostly from Central America, and en- trophe from happening, that the laws ments. We always do. The only way we tering our southern border. will be enforced. are going to be able to do this is to get I agree we do have a humanitarian Instead of reviewing deportation this out on the floor. I think it needs to problem. These are vulnerable children policies and suggesting ways to remove be passed before the end of the fiscal whose lives are on the line. They are fewer people, the President should task year. So I invite my friends on both escorted by strangers for the most Secretary Johnson with finding ways sides of the aisle to bring down their part, away from their families in some to actually enforce the laws we have on amendments. cases, and each of these young people the books. Let me again say how appreciative I probably not understanding what lies We must send a very strong signal am personally of having worked with ahead. that there is no benefit and no avenue

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By including won’t have kids in college, and it’s a big transfer of income to those of us who have f yet another massive tax increase, the bill the Senate declined to take up university educations or particularly those of us who are in university education. STUDENT LOAN DEBT would have only added to the list of tax Mr. GRASSLEY. In fiscal year 2014, and regulatory burdens currently chok- So increasing Federal subsidies for the U.S. Department of Education will ing our economy. colleges at the expense of the Amer- make about $112 billion in Federal di- We should be intensely focused on re- ican taxpayers who work hard to pay rect loans to students. The Federal moving burdens to economic growth for their own bills just encourages col- Government already holds more than and as a result have some job creation. leges to keep increasing tuition. Furthermore, expanding a program $1 trillion in student loan debt. So that Instead, the policies we see from the designed to help student loan bor- makes the U.S. Department of Edu- other side of the aisle seem to be based rowers who still cannot afford their cation one of the country’s largest on the old European model of accepting student loan payments 10 or 20 years lenders. Total student loan debt in the anemic economic growth and trying to after graduation looks a lot like plan- United States is now second only to make up for it with debt-financed gov- ning for further economic stagnation mortgage debt, and about 90 percent of ernment handouts for as long as pos- typical of the last 4 or 5 years rather all student loans happen to be issued sible. than focusing on improving economic by the Federal Government. I just referred to an old European growth and resultant job creation. model because many countries in Eu- When elected officials say we have a The political messaging bill the Sen- rope have already rejected this failed student loan crisis because too many ate declined to take up today would students owe more than they can af- approach and instead have sought to also do nothing to address the prob- ford to repay, we have to keep in mind reform entitlements, cut spending, and lems of students borrowing more than who it was and is that made those reduce taxes—measures we ought to be they will be able to afford to repay in loans to students in the first place. taking right here in the United States. the first place. I have a bill that will It was, in fact, Uncle Sam. Our goal should be to expand opportu- help with that problem. What is one of the first things a Fed- nities for young people and the middle The Higher Education Act already eral regulator looks at when a private class and not add them to the welfare contains a requirement for colleges to bank issues a loan? They look at state. provide counseling to new borrowers of whether the bank has confirmed the Incidentally, the President’s recent Federal student loans; however, the ability of the borrower to repay. Fed- so-called Executive action on student current disclosures in the law do not do eral student loans are given out with- loans shows that he shares the same enough to ensure that students under- out a credit check or any analysis of outlook of assuming a stagnant econ- stand what kind of debt they will face the student’s ability to repay the loans omy for the foreseeable future. He is after graduation. My bill, which I have in the first place. talking about making people who grad- entitled ‘‘Know Before You Owe Fed- The fastest growing category of stu- uated years ago retroactively eligible eral Student Loan Act,’’ strengthens dent loans is Federal unsubsidized stu- for programs enacted in 2010 that allow the current student loan counseling re- dent loans, which are given out regard- students to lower their monthly pay- quirements by making the counseling less of need. That means that students ments if they have a lower income. an annual requirement before new across this country get an award letter First of all, that happens to be a very loans are disbursed rather than just for from their college saying they are eli- transparent admission that many stu- first-time borrowers. gible for thousands of dollars in Fed- dents who graduated near the begin- My bill adds several key components eral loans, even though in many cases ning of President Obama’s first term in to the information institutions of high- they may not need all of those loans to office still don’t have good-paying jobs er education are required to share with cover their tuition and other costs. halfway through the second term. students as part of loan counseling. Colleges are required to offer the full What he doesn’t tell you is that when Perhaps most significantly, colleges amount of Federal student loans for you lower your student loan payments, would have to provide an estimate of a which the student is eligible even if a you will pay off your loan more slowly student’s loan debt-to-income ratio financial aid counselor at that univer- and obviously accumulate more inter- upon graduation. This would be based sity knows that a student is borrowing est. In other words, you will eventually on the starting wages for that stu- more than the student needs and even end up paying a lot more to Uncle Sam dent’s program of study and the esti- if that counselor realizes they will than you otherwise would have. When mated student loan debt the student have trouble repaying. If a private banks were offering adjustable-rate or will likely take out to complete the bank followed these same tactics and interest-only mortgages, they were program. That way, students will have gave out loans on these terms, that criticized for taking advantage of bor- a very real picture of the student loan bank would be accused of predatory rowers who would be faced with bigger payments they will face and whether lending. These easy-money policies payments down the road. they will be able to afford those pay- may even be helping fuel tuition in- The pay-as-you-earn program may be ments with their likely future income. creases, which then obviously makes useful tools short term for those in dis- Students will also be provided with the problem even worse. A Federal gov- tress, but it will cost every one of them information about the higher risk of ernment trying to help a student and in the long term; that is, assuming you default if they have a projected loan at the same time maybe giving incen- ever get a job that pays well. However, debt-to-income ratio greater than 12 tives to increase tuition actually is not the second part of the program says percent. They will be told that they helping that student in the long run. that if you still haven’t found a job should borrow only the minimum Between Federal student loan poli- that pays well enough to pay off your amount necessary to cover expenses cies that effectively encourage over- loan after 10 years, your loan will be and that they do not have to accept the borrowing and the lack of good jobs for forgiven if you work for the govern- full amount of the loans offered. college graduates in this current econ- ment or a nonprofit or after 20 years if Students will also be given options omy, it is no wonder that so many col- you work in the private sector, which for reducing borrowing through schol- lege graduates find themselves in over apparently is considered less worth- arships, reduced expenses, work-study their heads with student loan debt. while. And who foots the bill when or other work opportunities. Unfortunately, for all the concerns these people get their loans forgiven? Because adding an extra year of we have heard expressed on the Senate The American taxpayer will pay for study can significantly increase stu- floor about excessive student loan debt, those people’s college loans. dent loan debt, an explanation will be

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Finally, the bill requires that a stu- The Federal Government, as the Now you have the difficult situation dent manually enter either in writing lender making these loans, has a re- where there are States that are build- or through electronic means the exact sponsibility to at least ensure that stu- ing an information network for health dollar amount of the Federal direct dents know what they are getting records and the Veterans’ Administra- loan funding the student desires to bor- themselves into before they get in over tion, which has one of the best elec- row. The current process almost makes their heads. This legislation I described tronic health records in the country, is borrowing the maximum amount the that will be introduced will do that. not participating in that local effort to default option. If you want to borrow I would urge my colleagues to take a tie the medical system together for the less than you need to borrow, you have look at that piece of legislation. I benefit of local folks. That is an over- to ask for less. Students may wrongly would ask them to support it and join sight that needs to be corrected, and assume that the Federal Government as a cosponsor so collectively we can my amendment would encourage and has determined this is the appropriate help prevent more students from support the Veterans’ Administration amount for them to borrow when in drowning in Federal student loan debt. in taking its electronic health records fact the government doesn’t know any- I yield the floor. and connecting them to the informa- thing about that student’s situation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tion exchanges that are growing. Surely the Federal Government would ator from Rhode Island. In Rhode Island it is called Current not lend them more than they can af- f Care. It is run by the Rhode Island ford to repay, right? No, that is wrong. Quality Institute. It does a phenomenal VETERANS HEALTH CARE This provision will ensure that stu- job. We are reaching out to veterans to dents make a conscious decision about Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I do it voluntarily, but it has been a real how much they borrow rather than very much appreciate the efforts of chore to work with the Veterans’ Ad- simply accepting the total amount of Senator MCCAIN and Senator SANDERS ministration to move this along. It has Federal student loans for which they to get the VA health care bill through taken an enormous amount of time de- are eligible. the Senate. However, I was somewhat spite the goodwill of the people in- I should add that good college finan- disappointed with how abrupt and ab- volved. There has not been much in the cial aid counselors can and do advise breviated the amendment process was; way of resources available. We have students not to borrow more than they to wit, there was none. As a result, I had to go to private and nonprofit and need, but the process itself needs to be think some very good amendments charitable sources to try to fund this. reformed to give them the proper tools. never had a chance to be considered. That doesn’t make sense. In fact, the reforms I have outlined One of those amendments was mine, This bill is particularly important— were inspired by efforts already under- and I would like to discuss it briefly where we are providing more out-of- way in my home State of Iowa. Grand because I think it is something the network access for veterans and more View University in Des Moines, IA, has Senate should pursue. ability for veterans to go to doctors a financial empowerment plan where I will note that everybody I spoke to that will not be in the electronic students and families construct a com- about it—Republicans and Democrats health network record—because it prehensive 4-year financing plan. Under alike—liked the amendment and would allow the very good electronic this plan, borrowing is based on the thought it made sense. So I will de- health record of the Veterans’ Admin- student’s future earning potential in scribe it. istration to connect with these emerg- the student’s field of study. The 4-year A little background: Some time ago, ing electronic health records informa- plan also helps ensure students grad- as we entered the computer age, we fig- tion networks. It is simply leaving vet- uate on time, and tuition is capped at ured out that there were better ways to erans behind to leave them out under 2 percent a year over those 4 years. maintain health records than in card- these circumstances. Iowa Student Loan—our State-based board file folders stuffed away in file I hope I will have a chance to move nonprofit lender—also has a program drawers. One of the leaders in solving this legislation on some other vehicle, called Student Loan Game Plan, which that problem—lost information buried but I have to say, as important as this is an online, interactive resource that in file folders—was the Veterans’ Ad- bill was, it was disappointing that a calculates a student’s likely debt-to-in- ministration. They developed one of piece of legislation as simple as mine— come ratio. It walks students through the best electronic health records in an amendment that would have en- how their borrowing will affect their the country. For years they were lead- joyed extraordinary bipartisan support lifestyle in the future and what actions ers in the technology of electronic and probably would have been agreed they can take now to reduce their bor- health records. To this day, the VA to on a voice vote—never had a chance rowing. As a result, in the past year electronic health record system is one to see the light of day because, as I over 15 percent of the students who of which they can be proud. said, of the abbreviation and abrupt- participated decreased the amount It has one flaw, and that flaw is that ness, to put it mildly, of the amend- they had planned to borrow by an aver- it is limited to Veterans’ Administra- ment process. age of $2,536, saving Iowa students over tion medical facilities and Veterans’ I yield the floor. $1 million in additional loan debt. Administration medical providers. If a The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Finally, my own alma mater, the veteran in Rhode Island is walking WHITEHOUSE). The Senator from Con- University of Northern Iowa, has a pro- through Providence and trying to cross necticut. gram called the Live Like a Student the plaza in Kennedy Square and gets Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I Program. This involves a number of re- hit by a vehicle and rushed to the wish to begin by thanking a number of sources to help students learn to man- Rhode Island Hospital emergency my colleagues, most especially our age their finances better, including 3- room, the Rhode Island Hospital emer- good friends who are very active Mem- week courses, one-on-one counseling, gency room has no access to that vet- bers of this body, Senators SANDERS and workshops. eran’s electronic health record. and MCCAIN, for acting in a very bipar- We often tell prospective college stu- At the same time a number of States tisan and courageous way to enable us dents that they will earn on average $1 have really stepped up not only to have to reach a compromise and vote on a million more during a lifetime. It is electronic health records but to have a truly historic step forward—as we did true that college generally is a good in- hub that exchanges the information in recently—to begin to bring an end to vestment; however, when a student’s an electronic health record. So when this crisis in our health care system academic dreams become a night- you go to get an MRI or go to see a spe- and the VA. mare—and usually upon graduation cialist or are taken to an emergency I also thank my colleague from that happens because they borrowed room or have a lab test, the results of Rhode Island for his amendment, and I

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:20 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.063 S11JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2014 hope it has some support in some who are incompetent or corrupt can be they deserve the kind of intensive and form—as it and other amendments de- fired more easily and that bonuses or comprehensive health care that the VA serve as well—because as commendable promotions can be stopped for those of- has committed to provide, and that as the bill is, it certainly does not ficials who betrayed a trust. It also will take more resources. solve all of the problems in the VA shows that what is necessary here is This bill is a beginning. It is only a health care system, let alone the VA. more money and better management— downpayment on what we owe our Na- Let’s recognize that the disability not one or the other. Both together are tion’s finest and bravest. We owe them claims backlog persists. The bureau- necessary to really serve our veterans the best that we can provide in health cratic rigmarole and sclerotic bureauc- with the health care they deserve, care and nothing less. That is part of racy of the VA in many parts of the which is first class, world class health what we promised, and that promise country continue to plague our vet- care and nothing less. That is what our must be fulfilled. Thanks to the action erans, and we need to recognize that Nation’s heroes truly deserve, and of this body today we have begun on top to bottom the VA needs an over- more and more of them will be making that path. haul in its culture as well as its man- use of that health care—2 million more I urge the House of Representatives agement. But this bill represents a over the past 5 years and millions more to adopt this measure and to help us good faith and effective way to respond over the next 5 years. That burden is fulfill that promise. I hope they will do initially—the beginning of a solution not something to be addressed at the it soon. to a health care crisis that is decades margins. It has to be addressed head-on Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- long in the building. The delays in the and fully and generously because that VA health care system are well known sence of a quorum. is the promise we made to our vet- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. and longstanding. erans—first class, world class health HEINRICH). The clerk will call the roll. I spend a lot of time, as a member of care, and nothing less. the Veterans’ Affairs Committee as The assistant legislative clerk pro- I will close by saying that account- ceeded to call the roll. well the Armed Services Committee, ability means something more than listening to veterans. I have a veterans Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- just firing corrupt or incompetent offi- imous consent that the order for the advisory council that gives me extraor- cials. It means holding them respon- dinarily insightful and important ad- quorum call be rescinded. sible for criminal culpability when The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vice. I make a point of visiting the VA they cook the books, falsify records, health care facilities all around Con- objection, it is so ordered. make false statements, and in effect lie f necticut, and I spend a lot of time in to the American people as well as to places where veterans gather, such as their superiors in the VA. That will re- WORLD REFUGEE DAY the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the quire a criminal investigation by the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today American Legion, and others. Listen- Department of Justice, which is the in recognition of World Refugee Day on ing to them is a major source of infor- only law enforcement agency that has June 20. On December 4, 2000, the mation for me in forming my judgment the resources, expertise, and authority United Nations General Assembly de- about what should be done with the VA to conduct a prompt and effective cided to designate June 20 as World health care system. What I hear from criminal investigation on the scope and Refugee Day. Each year on this day, we them—most commonly—is that the scale that is required. have an opportunity to honor the health care is good, but it takes too There are more than 50 locations women, men, and children who have long to get it. The doctors, nurses, and where evidence of criminal culpability faced such extreme persecution, con- health care providers do very good has been found. Thirteen percent of VA flict, and violence that they have been work, but it takes too long to see schedulers have indicated to the audi- forced to flee their homes and their them. The delays are what our vet- tors that they were coerced or threat- communities. I am as saddened by erans find most troubling about this ened into adopting, in effect, improper their losses as I am impressed by the system. strength, courage, and resilience dem- What we have seen—disclosed first by practices. Another 8 percent kept se- onstrated by their commitment to pro- CNN and then by others—is not only cret or unofficial lists, and many at tecting their families and building new delays but false record keeping to dis- those facilities and others may have cooked the books. I am not jumping to communities around the world. guise those delays and falsification of There are more than 45 million refu- documents and lists to hide a failure to conclusions. I am not rushing to judg- gees and internally displaced persons meet deadlines—in fact, to provide ment. That is why an investigation is globally. With so many people unable timely care. That kind of falsification necessary and appropriate. to return to their homes, I am proud to of records and destruction of docu- Only the Department of Justice can be part of a nation that was built on ments, and, in effect, cooking the convene a grand jury. Only the Depart- the basic principle that all men and books and then covering it up goes be- ment of Justice has the FBI resources. women were created equal and that all yond simply delaying health care. It is, The VA inspector general has 165 inves- people have basic rights, no matter in effect, a form of fraud. We have tigators for the whole country, and where they come from. Since 1975, our taken a first step here to meet the im- that is not enough. That is simply not great Nation has welcomed more than 3 mediate needs and help end the delays. sufficient for this investigation. This bill will enable veterans to seek The VA is overwhelmed and over- million refugees, and we continue to private health care at private facilities worked in its health care facilities, allow thousands of refugees to perma- or private clinics or private hospitals if caseloads, and the needs that VA cli- nently relocate here every year. The they have to wait too long or live too ents and patients are bringing to these United States is also the world’s larg- far away to make use of the VA facil- facilities. The VA does some things est donor to the Office of the United ity. very well when it comes to amputees, Nations High Commissioner for Refu- It also increases resources—a longer- post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain gees. term effort to provide more doctors injury, and many kinds of injuries as- Today, we recognize that every and fill the 400 vacancies that exist sociated with the battlefield. Combat minute, eight people leave everything right now. Those resources are vitally medicine is more advanced than it has behind to escape war, persecution, or necessary, not only to provide more ever been before, and the VA is part of terror. We recognize that nearly half of providers but also to rebuild, renovate, a very progressive effort to increase all refugees are younger than 18 years and construct new health care facili- and to deliver health care more effi- old. We recognize that, even after flee- ties. ciently to that population. ing from conflict and persecution, refu- In providing more resources, this bill But the population of veterans who gees continue to face numerous chal- will also aid 26 VA facilities, such as have fought in the longest wars in our lenges, from providing food for their the Errera clinic and facility in West history—although they may be a families to persevering through home- Haven. smaller part of our population than sickness and loss. We recognize that we It also imposes accountability. It ever before in our wars—has been are a nation that shares our home with makes sure that officials in the VA through multiple deployments, and those who cannot return to their own.

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It is time to help debt as the largest consumer debt mar- eral loans with better interest rates, them get a fair shot at achieving their ket after mortgages. Unfortunately, and eliminates tax loopholes for mil- dreams. That starts with equal pay. unlike mortgages, student borrowers lionaires and billionaires. This bill Getting a college education is the are unable to take advantage of the would help more than 25 million stu- core of the American dream. I am low interest rate environment and dents in the United States, including fighting to make sure that every stu- many borrowers are stuck in high 481,000 student borrowers in Maryland. dent has access to that dream. Let’s fixed-rate loans for 20 or more years. Middle-class families and their chil- work together to make sure that when This means that these borrowers must dren deserve a fair shot at higher edu- students graduate, their first mortgage delay, or put off permanently, other fication. Students deserve fair, afford- isn’t their student debt. Carrying the nancial decisions such as buying a able loans to help them get the edu- burden of student loans drags down home, saving for retirement, or start- cation they need to succeed, and the young people’s financial future, making a small business. This is not just a working women of America deserve a ing it harder to buy a home, start a ‘‘young American’’ issue—recent data fair shot at fair pay with equal pay for family, or save for retirement. I sup- shows that individuals of every demo- equal work. Right now, millions of port Senator WARREN’s bill because it graphic have increasing student debt American students are graduating from reduces debt and fights for American burden, and the impact of those with college and universities, but as they families. It lowers interest rates, giv- student debt being unable to fully par- are handed their diplomas, they are ing everyone a fair shot at repaying ticipate in the economy will affect all being handed a lifetime of debt. The their loans for a more secure financial Americans for years to come. average student debt for 2012 college future because women deserve a fair This issue is particularly important graduates was $29,400, and for the first shot at getting equal pay for equal to me, as South Dakota has the highest time in U.S. history, student loan debt work. proportion in the country of residents topped credit card debt at $1 trillion. I have said this often, but we in this with student loan debt. That is why I When you are fresh out of college and country enjoy many freedoms: the free- have signed on to co-sponsor Senator paying living expenses and investing in dom of speech, the freedom of the WARREN’s bill to refinance student a 401(k), these loans add up and become press, the freedom of religion. But loans, and why, as chairman of the burdensome. there is an implicit freedom our con- Banking Committee, which has juris- This especially affects young women stitution doesn’t lay out in writing, diction over student loans made by pri- struggling to pay debts against a wage but its promise has excited the pas- vate lenders, I will work to consider all gap. College-educated women earn just sions, hopes, and dreams of people in actions that can be taken to address 82 cents for every dollar a man makes, this country since its founding. The both existing and future student debt. but they don’t get an 18 percent wage freedom to take whatever talents God f gap discount on their student loans. has given you, to fill whatever passion How can we expect women to achieve RELEASE OF CRIMINAL ALIENS their dream when they are burdened is in your heart, to learn so you can Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, in with crippling debt and fighting earn and make a contribution—the the last few weeks, startling data from against a wage gap that continues to freedom to achieve. the Obama Administration has re- When I was a young girl at a Catholic grow over time? vealed that the Department of Home- Recently, a Maryland woman wrote all-girls school, my Mom and Dad made land Security has released over 36,000 to me. She is a single mother and was it clear they wanted me to go to col- aliens with criminal convictions into on welfare for 9 months after giving lege. But right around graduation my the United States. birth to her son but said she did not family was going through a rough time According to responses to some Mem- want to become a statistic. She pur- because my Dad’s grocery store had bers of Congress, Secretary Johnson sued higher education so she could im- suffered a terrible fire. I offered to put has acknowledged that 36,007 convicted prove her life. She got a bachelor’s de- off college and work at the grocery criminal aliens were released from Im- gree and a master’s degree and grad- store until the business got back on its migration and Customs Enforcement uated in the top 5 percent of her class. feet. My Dad said, ‘‘Barb, you have to custody in fiscal year 2013. Many of While attending school, she worked full go. Your mother and I will find a way, these aliens had multiple convictions. time and raised her son. She enrolled because no matter what happens to In fact, among the 36,007 aliens rein an income-based loan program and you, no one can ever take that degree leased, they had nearly 88,000 convic- despite paying more than requested away from you. The best way I can pro- tions. each month, her interest rate has in- tect you is to make sure you can earn Data prepared by ICE, and reported creased. She cannot care for her son a living all of your life.’’ My father by the Center for Immigration Studies, and pay off $63,000 in student loans gave me the freedom to achieve. And shows that among the criminally con- without assistance in refinancing her this legislation will give millions of victed aliens released into American loans. Americans that same freedom without communities were: 193 homicide con- The women of America want more. adding a dime to the deficit. victions, including one willful killing Women make up almost half of the Senator WARREN’s legislation should of a public official with a gun, 426 sex- workforce and 40 percent are the sole be passed in a swift, expeditious, and ual assault convictions, 303 kidnapping breadwinners for families but still only uncluttered way. It gives our students convictions, 1,075 aggravated assault make 77 cents for every dollar a man access to the American dream. It gives convictions, 1,160 stolen vehicle convic- makes. African-American women earn our young people access to the freedom tions, 9,187 dangerous drug convictions, 62 cents and Hispanic women earn 54 to achieve, to be able to follow their and 16,070 drunk or drugged driving cents. Even if they have the same talents, and to be able to achieve high- convictions. grades, degree, and job title, women er education in whatever field they will I have repeatedly said that this ad- are consistently paid less in their first be able to serve this country. ministration has failed the American job out of college. On average, women While our work isn’t done when it public by refusing to enforce the laws will lose more than $431,000 over their comes to ensuring access to affordable on the books. This administration has lifetimes because of the wage gap. This higher education, this bill helps us get turned a blind eye to those who have doesn’t just affect student loans; It af- there. While these bills will fix the broken the law and have irresponsibly fects their contributions to Social Se- problem today, I will continue to work exercised their executive authority to curity, pensions, and retirement secu- with my colleagues to figure out a find a way to allow people here unlaw- rity. longer-term solution. fully to remain in the country.

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ICE needs to tell the President Obama’s administration allowed to detain foreign nationals American people how many of these has continually stated that they are fo- with final orders of removal. criminally convicted aliens commit cused on enforcement against the That is why I am cosponsoring the further crimes after being released. worst of the worst convicted criminals. ‘‘Keeping Our Communities Safe Act’’ ICE needs to tell the American people Yet they are releasing thousands of being introduced today by the Senator how many of these criminally con- aliens every year with serious and, in from Oklahoma. His bill would close victed aliens who are released become many cases, violent criminal convic- the legal loophole that requires ICE to fugitives. tions. release dangerous criminals onto the This administration tells us to trust ICE has responded to criticism by de- streets of America. It would allow ICE them. They say they are removing claring that many of the individuals to detain non-removable immigrants more people than ever before. They released were under supervisory re- beyond six months if the alien is a na- claim the immigration bill passed by strictions. These restrictions range tional security threat or is a threat to this body will solve our problems. Yet from bond to ankle bracelets to a peri- the safety of the community and has a they have failed us and the American odic telephone call to a designated ICE past violent crime conviction. people. They continue to turn a blind phone line. Some individuals, however, In addition to hiding behind the Su- eye to lawbreakers and refuse to take are issued an order of recognizance and preme Court decision, the administra- this matter seriously. therefore are under no supervision at tion has refused to use the tools at its There should be more outrage about all. disposal to get countries to cooperate. the news coming from this administra- Is the American public supposed to Federal law allows the Secretary of tion. Releasing 36,000 criminal aliens is feel safer because the same administra- State to discontinue granting visas to a serious matter and one that better be tion that released violent criminals all residents of a country that refuses fixed soon for the sake of the American into our communities claims to be or unreasonably delays taking back its public. aliens facing deportation from the monitoring them? Is the American pub- f lic supposed to trust these aliens con- United States. victed of crimes and are here unlaw- Secretary Johnson, at a House Judi- LAUCK NOMINATION fully to follow the terms of their re- ciary 2 weeks ago, acknowledged that Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I wish lease? in his capacity as Secretary, his de- to speak in support of a fellow Vir- Despite requests, ICE has failed to partment has never asked the Depart- ginian as President Obama’s nominee specify the nature of the release condi- ment of State to use this authority. to the U.S. District Court for the East- tions placed upon these violent crimi- This visa sanction authority has only ern District of Virginia, Judge Hannah nal aliens. In the interest of public been invoked one time, in 2011 against Lauck. When confirmed, Hannah will safety, we should all demand to know Guayana, within 2 months Guayana become the first woman judge on the the release conditions of those aliens issued travel documents for 112 of 113 Federal trial bench in Richmond, VA. released who have been convicted of aliens ordered removed from the Hannah is exceptionally well quali- violent crimes. United States to Guayana. This tactic fied to carry out the duties and respon- The administration is also claiming has been proven effective and Sec- sibilities of a Federal district judge. that many of the individuals they re- retary Johnson should be employing Hannah earned her bachelor’s degree, leased in 2013 were due to the 2001 U.S. this measure. magna cum laude, in 1986 from Welles- Of the 36,000 persons released in 2013, Supreme Court decision in Zadvydas v. ley College, where she was also elected ICE claims that 3,652 were due to the Davis. This decision limited the Fed- to Phi Beta Kappa. 2001 Supreme Court decision. So, only a eral Government’s ability to detain She went on to receive her J.D. from small portion of those released were aliens who have been ordered removed. Yale Law School in 1991. While in law mandatorily released under Zadvydas. This case sets the pitiful precedent While thousands of criminally con- school she directed the Homelessness that aliens subject to final orders of re- victed aliens have been released into Clinic and served on the board of the moval, including ones convicted of a the United States, both at ICE’s discre- Initiative for Public Interest Law. crime, cannot be held longer than 6 tion and due to bad Supreme Court Hannah began her legal career in the months and will be released in the precedent, President Obama has called Eastern District of Virginia serving as United States if their home country re- for a reduction of immigration deten- a clerk for Judge James Spencer. Judge fuses to take them back or their home tion capacity by 10 percent. Spencer—a Reagan appointee to the country simply delays the U.S. govern- The simplicity of this idea seriously bench—is extremely well-regarded in ment’s request for a travel document. calls into question this administra- Richmond for his legal acumen, honest Other countries know that—because of tion’s management capabilities. The nature, and service to the community the ruling in Zadvydas—they can sim- fact that thousands of people are being and will be taking senior status this ply run out the clock on issuing travel released from detention clearly sug- year. documents for the criminally convicted gests that ICE needs more beds, not Coming full circle, Hannah has now individual. Therefore, we have aliens, less, in order to avoid releasing more been selected to fill the seat of Judge with no legal right to be in the United criminally convicted aliens into Amer- Spencer, her mentor and for whom she States, unwanted by their own coun- ica. clerked right out of law school. try, being released into the country by This administration is knowingly From 1994 to 2004, she served as an as- our own administration. putting the safety of the American peo- sistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern This Supreme Court decision has had ple at risk. Releasing violent criminals District of Virginia where she handled a detrimental effect on our ability to into the American population should both civil defense matters as well as obtain travel documents from foreign cause great doubt about this adminis- criminal prosecutions. countries and effectuate removal or- tration’s ability to enforce current im- Following a brief stint in the private ders. Many countries refuse to take migration laws. sector, Hannah became a U.S. Mag- back their criminal aliens, leaving us ICE needs to provide the American istrate judge in the Eastern District of no choice but to release them into our people with more information about Virginia, where she has served since own communities. the criminal aliens it releases. ICE 2005. This precedent needs to be corrected. needs to tell the American people what As a magistrate judge, she helped The administration has relied upon the terms of release are given to what begin one of the first Federal reentry ruling in Zadvydas to release thou- criminal offenses. ICE needs to tell the courts, which is designed to reduce re- sands of criminally convicted aliens. American people what types of crimi- cidivism of individuals released from However, they have refused to help fix nal offenses it deems appropriate to re- prison who have serious addictions. it. In fact, the Senate immigration release at their own discretion. These reentry courts are crucial to our

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Since For many years, she has taught at the County Memorial Hospital’s purchase 2001, Madison County’s fire depart- University of Richmond T.C. Williams of a mammography machine. I lost two ments have received over $456,845 for School of Law. sisters to breast cancer and know the firefighter safety and operations equip- Hannah serves on the board of the devastating toll it takes on those who ment. Federal Bar Association and is an ac- have it and their families and commu- Disability rights: Growing up, I loved tive member and former board member nities. That is why I have championed and admired my brother Frank, who of the Richmond Bar Association and prevention and wellness throughout was deaf. But I was deeply disturbed by the Metropolitan Richmond Women’s my career, especially early detection. I the discrimination and obstacles he Bar Association. have also dramatically increased fund- faced every day. That is why I have al- She comes highly recommended by ing for cancer research at the National ways been a passionate advocate for the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Institutes of Health and established full equality for people with disabil- Bar Association, has been recognized as the Department of Defense’s breast ities. As the primary author of the cancer research program. I applaud one of Virginia’s leaders in the Law Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, your community’s dedication to early and has received the strong support of and the ADA Amendments Act, I have detection of breast cancer. Ensuring many of her legal colleagues. had four guiding goals for our fellow Iowans have access to quality, afford- Hannah has an exemplary record as a citizens with disabilities: equal oppor- able health care is critical—particu- tunity, full participation, independent prosecutor and a magistrate judge and larly for those in rural areas, who may living, and economic self-sufficiency. all of her peers praise her character find this care out of reach. I am pleased and integrity. I am pleased to strongly that the hospital is equipped with the Nearly a quarter century since passage support her nomination to the Federal equipment and facilities to care for of the ADA, I see remarkable changes bench and thank all of you for joining Madison County residents and promote in communities everywhere I go in me in supporting her nomination. This wellness in the area. Iowa—not just in curb cuts or closed body, and our Nation, will all be well Among the highlights: captioned television but in the full par- served by her presence on this court. School grants: Every child in Iowa ticipation of people with disabilities in f deserves to be educated in a classroom our society and economy, folks who at long last have the opportunity to con- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS that is safe, accessible, and modern. That is why, for the past decade and a tribute their talents and to be fully in- half, I have secured funding for the included. These changes have increased MADISON COUNTY, IOWA novative Iowa Demonstration Con- economic opportunities for all citizens struction Grant Program—better of Madison County, both those with ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, the known among educators in Iowa as and without disabilities. And they strength of my State of Iowa lies in its Harkin grants for public schools con- make us proud to be a part of a com- vibrant local communities, where citi- struction and renovation. Across 15 munity and country that respects the zens come together to foster economic years, Harkin grants worth more than worth and civil rights of all of our citi- development, make smart investments $132 million have helped school dis- zens. to expand opportunity, and take the tricts to fund a range of renovation and This is at least a partial accounting initiative to improve the health and repair efforts—everything from updat- of my work on behalf of Iowa, and spe- well-being of residents. Over the dec- ing fire safety systems to building new cifically Madison County, during my ades, I have witnessed the growth and schools. In many cases, these Federal time in Congress. In every case, this revitalization of so many communities dollars have served as the needed in- work has been about partnerships, co- across my State, and it has been deeply centive to leverage local public and operation, and empowering folks at the gratifying to see how my work in Con- private dollars, so it often has a tre- State and local level, including in gress has supported these local efforts. mendous multiplier effect within a Madison County, to fulfill their own I have always believed in account- school district. Over the years, Madi- dreams and initiatives. Of course, this ability for public officials, and this, my son County has received $631,434 in Har- work is never complete. Even after I final year in the Senate, is an appro- kin grants. Similarly, schools in Madi- retire from the Senate, I have no inten- priate time to give an accounting of son County have received funds that I tion of retiring from the fight for a bet- my work across four decades rep- designated for Iowa Star Schools for ter, fairer, richer Iowa. I will always be resenting Iowa in Congress. I take technology totaling $20,000. profoundly grateful for the opportunity pride in accomplishments that have Agricultural and rural development: to serve the people of Iowa as their been national in scope—for instance, Because I grew up in a small town in Senator.∑ passing the Americans with Disabil- rural Iowa, I have always been a loyal f ities Act and spearheading successful friend and fierce advocate for family farm bills. I take a very special pride farmers and rural communities. I have STORY COUNTY, IOWA in projects that have made a big dif- been a member of the House or Senate ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, the ference in local communities across my Agriculture Committee for 40 years— strength of my State of Iowa lies in its State. including more than 10 years as chair- vibrant local communities, where citi- Today, I would like to give an ac- man of the Senate Agriculture Com- zens come together to foster economic counting of my work with leaders and mittee. Across the decades, I have development, make smart investments residents of Madison County to build a championed farm policies for Iowans to expand opportunity, and take the legacy of a stronger local economy, that include effective farm income pro- initiative to improve the health and better schools and educational oppor- tection and commodity programs; well-being of residents. Over the dec- tunities, and a healthier, safer commu- strong, progressive conservation assist- ades, I have witnessed the growth and nity. ance for agricultural producers; renew- revitalization of so many communities Between 2001 and 2013, the creative able energy opportunities; and robust across my State, and it has been deeply leadership in your community has economic development in our rural gratifying to see how my work in Con- worked with me to secure funding in communities. Since 1991, through var- gress has supported these local efforts. Madison County worth over $831,434 ious programs authorized through the I have always believed in account- and successfully acquired financial as- farm bill, Madison County has received ability for public officials, and this, my sistance from programs I have fought more than $596,024 from a variety of final year in the Senate, is an appro- hard to support, which have provided farm bill programs. priate time to give an accounting of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:20 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11JN6.005 S11JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2014 my work across four decades rep- through this program. These grants sponders need to be appropriately resenting Iowa in Congress. I take build much more than buildings; they trained and equipped, able to respond pride in accomplishments that have build up the spirit and morale of people to both local emergencies and to state- been national in scope for instance, in our small towns and local commu- wide challenges such as, for instance, passing the Americans with Disabil- nities. the methamphetamine epidemic. Since ities Act and spearheading successful School grants: Every child in Iowa 2001, Story County’s fire departments farm bills. But I take a very special deserves to be educated in a classroom have received over $2 million for fire- pride in projects that have made a big that is safe, accessible, and modern. fighter safety and operations equip- difference in local communities across That is why, for the past decade and a ment and more than $470,000 in Byrne my State. half, I have secured funding for the in- Justice Assistance Grant funding. Today, I would like to give an ac- novative Iowa Demonstration Con- Disability rights: Growing up, I loved counting of my work with leaders and struction Grant Program—better and admired my brother Frank, who residents of Story County to build a known among educators in Iowa as was deaf. But I was deeply disturbed by legacy of a stronger local economy, Harkin grants for public schools con- the discrimination and obstacles he better schools and educational oppor- struction and renovation. Across 15 faced every day. That is why I have al- tunities, and a healthier, safer commu- years, Harkin grants worth more than ways been a passionate advocate for nity. $132 million have helped school dis- full equality for people with disabil- tricts to fund a range of renovation and Between 2001 and 2013, the creative ities. As the primary author of the repair efforts—everything from updat- leadership in your community has Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, ing fire safety systems to building new worked with me to secure funding in and the ADA Amendments Act, I have schools. In many cases, these Federal Story County worth over $750 million had four guiding goals for our fellow dollars have served as the needed in- and successfully acquired financial as- citizens with disabilities: equal oppor- sistance from programs I have fought centive to leverage local public and private dollars, so it often has a tre- tunity, full participation, independent hard to support, which have provided living, and economic self-sufficiency. more than $200 million to the local mendous multiplier effect within a school district. Over the years, Story Nearly a quarter century since passage economy. County has received $535,488 in Harkin of the ADA, I see remarkable changes Of course, I have many favorite in communities everywhere I go in memories of working together includ- grants. Disaster mitigation and prevention: Iowa—not just in curb cuts or closed ing dozens of projects worth more than In 1993, when historic floods ripped captioned television but in the full par- $200 million at Iowa State University through Iowa, it became clear to me ticipation of people with disabilities in like the Community Vitality Center that the national emergency response our society and economy, folks who at that supports Iowa’s small and me- infrastructure was woefully inadequate long last have the opportunity to con- dium-sized communities, funding $468 to meet the needs of Iowans in flood- tribute their talents and to be fully in- million toward construction and pro- ravaged communities. I went to work cluded. These changes have increased gramming for a state-of-the-art na- dramatically expanding the Federal economic opportunities for all citizens tional animal disease laboratory and Emergency Management Agency’s haz- of Story County, both those with and jail-based meth treatment for non-vio- ard mitigation program, which helps without disabilities. And they make us lent offenders provided by the Story communities reduce the loss of life and proud to be a part of a community and County Sherriff’s Department. property due to natural disasters and country that respects the worth and Among the highlights: enables mitigation measures to be im- civil rights of all of our citizens. Investing in Iowa’s economic devel- plemented during the immediate recov- This is at least a partial accounting opment through targeted community ery period. Disaster relief means more of my work on behalf of Iowa, and spe- projects: In Central Iowa, we have than helping people and businesses get cifically Story County, during my time worked together to grow the economy back on their feet after a disaster; it in Congress. In every case, this work by making targeted investments in im- means doing our best to prevent the has been about partnerships, coopera- portant economic development projects same predictable flood or other catas- tion, and empowering folks at the including improved roads and bridges, trophe from recurring in the future. State and local level, including in modernized sewer and water systems, The hazard mitigation program that I Story County, to fulfill their own and better housing options for resi- helped create in 1993 provided critical dreams and initiatives. And, of course, dents of Story County. In many cases, support to Iowa communities impacted this work is never complete. Even after I have secured Federal funding that has by the devastating floods of 2008. Story I retire from the Senate, I have no in- leveraged local investments and served County has received over $2.4 million tention of retiring from the fight for a as a catalyst for a whole ripple effect of to remediate and prevent widespread better, fairer, richer Iowa. I will always positive, creative changes. For exam- destruction from natural disasters. be profoundly grateful for the oppor- ple, working with mayors, city council Agricultural and rural development: tunity to serve the people of Iowa as members, and local economic develop- Because I grew up in a small town in their Senator.∑ ment officials in Story County, I have rural Iowa, I have always been a loyal fought for more than $55 million for in- friend and fierce advocate for family f novate businesses in Ames such as farmers and rural communities. I have RECOGNIZING RON SPEARS Etrema Products, Bioprotection Sys- been a member of the House or Senate tems, Advanced Analytical, and Agriculture Committee for 40 years— ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I Powerfilm, helping to create jobs and including more than 10 years as chair- wish to recognize artist Ron Spears for expand economic opportunities. man of the Senate Agriculture Com- sharing his talents to create the Ne- Main Street Iowa: One of the greatest mittee. Across the decades, I have vada Statehood Forever Stamp, almost challenges we face—in Iowa and all championed farm policies for Iowans 150 years following Nevada’s entrance across America—is preserving the char- that include effective farm income pro- into the war-torn union. acter and vitality of our small towns tection and commodity programs; This year commemorates a very spe- and rural communities. This isn’t just strong, progressive conservation assist- cial year in Nevada’s history during about economics. It is also about main- ance for agricultural producers; renew- which we celebrate 150 years of state- taining our identity as Iowans. Main able energy opportunities; and robust hood. From those days of bitter con- Street Iowa helps preserve Iowa’s heart economic development in our rural flict, Nevada forged a State dedicated and soul by providing funds to revi- communities. Since 1991, through var- to preserving liberty and bettering talize downtown business districts. ious programs authorized through the America. Our dramatic entrance is why This program has allowed towns like farm bill, Story County has received our State calls itself Battle Born and Story City to use that money to lever- more than $87 million from a variety of why Nevadans, over the past 150 years, age other investments to jumpstart farm bill programs. have been entrepreneurial, fiercely change and renewal. I am so pleased Keeping Iowa communities safe: I independent, and as diverse as our ter- that Story County has earned $221,000 also firmly believe that our first re- rain. It is an honor to recognize the

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I con- year playing professional football with illustrations on casino games, book gratulate Mr. Lee on the honor of being the Dallas Texans, Hank served as a covers, magazine articles, and even il- the Granite State Teacher of the first lieutenant in the U.S. Army from lustrations for Magic: The Gathering, Year.∑ 1953 to 1955, with 1 year of his service in Dungeons and Dragons, Harry Potter f Korea. After his service in the Army, Card Game, Upper Deck, Blizzard En- Hank returned to Louisiana where he TRIBUTE TO BILL LONERGAN tertainment, and others. Now, Ron can joined the family business, John L. add the Nevada Statehood Forever ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I Lauricella and Sons, now known as Stamp to his long list of works of art. wish to recognize Bill Lonergan for his Lauricella Land Company. In that role, His contribution to our State’s history exemplary leadership as assistant prin- Hank was instrumental in providing is something to be both commended cipal of Pinkerton Academy in Derry, strong leadership in guiding the com- and applauded. Ron’s creativity glows NH. Bill was named Assistant Principal pany as they transitioned from residen- from this stamp commemorating Ne- of the Year by the New Hampshire As- tial to commercial real estate develop- vada’s sesquicentennial. sociation of School Principals for comment. The brilliance and the vision that mitment to helping students succeed. For over 30 years, Hank served the Ron discovered on his 2-year travels A 1980 graduate of Pinkerton Acad- Jefferson Parish community and in- throughout this great State exempli- emy, Mr. Lonergan first returned to deed all of Louisiana in both the State fies the very inspiration that was born the school as a student teacher in the House and the State Senate. During his on October 31, 1864. Just beyond the English department. He soon became a time in the State legislature, Hank neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip sits full-time member of the staff, both made economic development one of his the stunning red rocks and bright blue teaching and serving as associate dean top priorities. Hank promoted legisla- skies that set the stage for a destina- of students. In total, he has worked at tion that benefited the Louisiana Su- tion that is hard to miss, the Valley of Pinkerton for 21 years. perdome, the Morial Convention Cen- Fire, Nevada’s oldest State park. The Mr. Lonergan developed Pinkerton’s ter, Louis Armstrong International magnificent formations of sandstone ‘‘Freshman Academy’’ program, work- Airport, the Port of New Orleans, and and dunes are what make this park a ing with parents, teachers and students the Pontchartrain Center. Hank also truly unique and brilliant place, one to ease the transition from area middle served as an effective leader in many that I am glad was captured for our schools to the high school level. The other roles. He was an original member stamp. To say that I was struck by program, which is among Mr. of the Superdome Stadium Commission Ron’s workmanship and vision would Lonergan’s many accomplishments, is and played an instrumental role in the be an understatement. personalized to each student’s construction of the Superdome. Hank I am truly proud that we are able to strengths and interests, and has im- served on the boards for the Port of showcase this incredible achievement proved academic performance and inte- New Orleans, the World Trade Center that I am sure will serve as a model for gration into the Pinkerton community. of New Orleans, the Jefferson Business other artists and pioneers, right here Mr. Lonergan’s vision and dedication Council, and he served as the first in Nevada. Today I ask my colleagues have made a difference for countless chairman of the Board of the Jefferson and residents of the Silver State to students. I am pleased to recognize his Community Foundation. join me in recognizing Ron for this contributions to Pinkerton Academy, Hank Lauricella was a man of many great achievement and honor.∑ and congratulate him on being named talents and interests. Not only was ∑ f Assistant Principal of the Year. Hank a superior athlete, he also had a TRIBUTE TO MR. JOEY LEE f passion for gardening and cooking. He loved to cook using the tomatoes, ∑ REMEMBERING HANK LAURICELLA Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, today basil, and rosemary that he grew in his ∑ I honor Joseph ‘‘Joey’’ Lee for his out- MR. VITTER. Mr. President, today I own garden. standing achievements as a teacher at wish to honor the memory of Hank Of course Hank is lovingly remem- Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH. Mr. Lauricella, a beloved community lead- bered by his wife of 61 years, Betty, his Lee is the New Hampshire Department er from Harahan, LA, who tragically four sons and one daughter, and his fif- of Education’s Granite State Teacher passed away in March of this year. teen grandchildren. But well beyond of the Year for 2014, selected from a Hank was born in 1930 and would have that, Hank is remembered as a great field of 36 nominees. turned 84 on October 19. friend and true public servant by the Mr. Lee is also New Hampshire’s can- I was truly honored to serve with entire extended community which he didate for the National Teacher of the Hank in the Louisiana Legislature, al- served so ably. Year award, the Nation’s oldest and beit in different bodies. In all of my I am so pleased to join them in con- most prestigious program focused on many dealings with Hank, he was a tinuing to remember and honor Hank excellence in teaching. pure class act and a truly dedicated Lauricella, a man who provided a great In May, Mr. Lee visited Washington, public servant. Hank was never a show example of leadership through his serv- DC, to meet President Obama and dis- horse out to grab media or other atten- ice to others and his community.∑ cuss education initiatives with rep- tion. He was a workhorse who got im- resentatives from the Department of portant, concrete things done, particu- f Education. larly in the area of economic develop- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Born in Hooksett and a graduate of ment and transportation infrastruc- At 10:15 a.m., a message from the Plymouth State University, Mr. Lee ture. House of Representatives, delivered by Hank was born in Harahan, LA, and has taught at Pinkerton Academy for 6 Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, attended Holy Cross High School. Fol- years. A social studies teacher, he cur- announced that the House has passed lowing his time at Holy Cross High rently teaches cultural geography the following bill, in which it requests School, Hank attended the University while also coaching golf, directing the the concurrence of the Senate: hockey program and co-advising the of Tennessee, where he received his China Exchange Program. bachelors of science in business admin- H.R. 4810. An act to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts for Mr. Lee has a talent for connecting istration. While at Tennessee, Hank the provision of hospital care and medical with students, recognizing their unique was a standout athlete who gained im- services at non-Department of Veterans Af- strengths and challenges and adapting mense national recognition. He was a fairs facilities for Department of Veterans his teaching style to their needs. He is member of the 1951 national champion- Affairs patients with extended waiting times

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An act to direct the Secretary of S. 2466. A bill to amend the International lished under State programs for the Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts for Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the care of family members with disabil- the provision of hospital care and medical desecration of cemeteries among the many ities, and for other purposes. services at non-Department of Veterans Af- forms of violations of the right to religious fairs facilities for Department of Veterans freedom; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- S. 919 Affairs patients with extended waiting times tions. At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the for appointments at Department facilities, name of the Senator from Montana and for other purposes; to the Committee on f (Mr. WALSH) was added as a cosponsor Veterans’ Affairs. of S. 919, a bill to amend the Indian f SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Self-Determination and Education As- MEASURES PLACED ON THE SENATE RESOLUTIONS sistance Act to provide further self- CALENDAR governance by Indian tribes, and for The following concurrent resolutions other purposes. The following resolution was read, and Senate resolutions were read, and S. 1011 and placed on the calendar: referred (or acted upon), as indicated: At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, the S. Res. 470. A resolution amending Senate By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Ms. name of the Senator from Maryland Resolution 400 (94th Congress) to clarify the AYOTTE, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. COCH- (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- responsibility of committees of the Senate in RAN, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. sor of S. 1011, a bill to require the Sec- the provision of the advice and consent of HATCH, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. retary of the Treasury to mint coins in the Senate to nominations to positions in KIRK, Mr. PAUL, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. the intelligence community. SESSIONS, and Mr. THUNE): commemoration of the centennial of Boys Town, and for other purposes. f S. Res. 469. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the May 31, 2014, S. 1033 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER transfer of five detainees from the detention At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the COMMUNICATIONS facility at United States Naval Station, name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; to the Committee The following communication was MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of on Armed Services. S. 1033, a bill to authorize a grant pro- laid before the Senate, together with By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: accompanying papers, reports, and doc- gram to promote physical education, S. Res. 470. A resolution amending Senate activity, and fitness and nutrition, and uments, and was referred as indicated: Resolution 400 (94th Congress) to clarify the EC–6086. A communication from the Assist- responsibility of committees of the Senate in to ensure healthy students, and for ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- the provision of the advice and consent of other purposes. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Senate to nominations to positions in S. 1040 law, a report relative to the extension of the intelligence community; placed on the At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the waiver authority for Belarus; to the Com- calendar. names of the Senator from North Caro- mittee on Finance. By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. KING, lina (Mr. BURR), the Senator from Ne- Mr. CORNYN, Mr. REID, Mr. MCCON- f ISCHER NELL, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. braska (Mrs. F ), the Senator INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND BLUNT, Mr. RUBIO, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. from South Dakota (Mr. THUNE), the JOINT RESOLUTIONS HATCH, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. THUNE, Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. HOEVEN), the Senator from Alabama The following bills and joint resolu- TOOMEY, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. BOOZMAN, (Mr. SESSIONS) and the Senator from tions were introduced, read the first Mr. HELLER, Mr. WICKER, Mrs. FISCH- Louisiana (Mr. VITTER) were added as and second times by unanimous con- ER, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. SESSIONS, cosponsors of S. 1040, a bill to provide sent, and referred as indicated: Mr. COATS, Mr. CORKER, Mr. COBURN, for the award of a gold medal on behalf Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. ENZI, Mr. GRASSLEY, By Mr. ROCKEFELLER: Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in rec- S. 2461. A bill to amend title XXI of the So- CRAPO, Mr. RISCH, Mr. BURR, Mr. LEE, ognition of his service to the Nation in cial Security Act to extend and improve the Mr. CRUZ, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. FLAKE, promoting excellence, good sportsman- Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Mr. VITTER, Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. ship, and philanthropy. for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- FRANKEN, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. PAUL, nance. S. 1406 Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. COCH- By Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the RAN, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. DURBIN, and GRASSLEY): name of the Senator from Arkansas Mr. KIRK): S. 2462. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- (Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor enue Code of 1986 to exempt certain edu- S. Res. 471. A resolution honoring former President George H.W. Bush on the occasion of S. 1406, a bill to amend the Horse cational institutions from the employer Protection Act to designate additional health insurance mandate; to the Committee of his 90th birthday and Barbara Bush on the on Finance. occasion of her 89th birthday and extending unlawful acts under the Act, strength- By Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mr. the best wishes of the Senate to former en penalties for violations of the Act, GRASSLEY, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. VITTER, President Bush and Mrs. Bush; considered improve Department of Agriculture en- and Mr. CRUZ): and agreed to. forcement of the Act, and for other S. 2463. A bill to amend the Immigration By Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. purposes. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. and Nationality Act to provide for exten- S. 1431 sions of detention of certain aliens ordered REED, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. FISCHER, and removed, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mr. LEAHY): At the request of Mr. THUNE, the mittee on the Judiciary. S. Res. 472. A resolution honoring Dr. name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota (for James Schlesinger, former Secretary of De- MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor himself, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. BENNET, fense, Secretary of Energy, and Director of of S. 1431, a bill to permanently extend Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. Central Intelligence; considered and agreed the Internet Tax Freedom Act. to. HEITKAMP, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. JOHANNS, S. 1690 Mr. MORAN, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. SCHU- By Ms. AYOTTE: At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the MER, Mr. THUNE, Mr. UDALL of New S. Con. Res. 37. A concurrent resolution au- Mexico, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE): thorizing the use of the rotunda of the name of the Senator from Rhode Island S. 2464. A bill to adopt the bison as the na- United States Capitol in commemoration of (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- tional mammal of the United States; to the the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal sponsor of S. 1690, a bill to reauthorize Committee on the Judiciary. ceremony; considered and agreed to. the Second Chance Act of 2007.

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(Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor Senator from New Mexico (Mr. HEIN- S. 1790 of S. 2307, a bill to prevent inter- RICH), the Senator from Missouri (Mrs. At the request of Mr. COONS, the national violence against women, and MCCASKILL), the Senator from Colo- name of the Senator from Massachu- for other purposes. rado (Mr. BENNET), the Senator from YOTTE setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- S. 2340 New Hampshire (Ms. A ), the Sen- ator from Montana (Mr. TESTER), the sponsor of S. 1790, a bill to modernize At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the laws, and eliminate discrimination, name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- DRIEU) and the Senator from Rhode Is- with respect to people living with HIV/ MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of AIDS, and for other purposes. S. 2340, a bill to amend the Higher Edu- land (Mr. REED) were added as cosponsors of S. 2450, supra. S. 1799 cation Act of 1965 to require the Sec- At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, his At the request of Mr. COONS, the retary to provide for the use of data name was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from Rhode Is- from the second preceding tax year to 2450, supra. land (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) and the Senator carry out the simplification of applica- At the request of Mr. VITTER, his from Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) were tions for the estimation and deter- name was added as a cosponsor of S. added as cosponsors of S. 1799, a bill to mination of financial aid eligibility, to 2450, supra. reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of increase the income threshold to qual- S. 2451 Child Abuse Act of 1990. ify for zero expected family contribu- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the S. 1837 tion, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. At the request of Ms. WARREN, the S. 2346 CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from New York At the request of Mr. COONS, the 2451, a bill to support the local deci- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Maryland sionmaking functions of local edu- sponsor of S. 1837, a bill to amend the (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from cational agencies by limiting the au- Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit Iowa (Mr. HARKIN) were added as co- thority of the Secretary of Education the use of consumer credit checks sponsors of S. 2346, a bill to amend the to issue regulations, rules, grant condi- against prospective and current em- National Trails System Act to include tions, and guidance materials, and for ployees for the purposes of making ad- national discovery trails, and to des- other purposes. verse employment decisions. ignate the American Discovery Trail, S. 2460 S. 1957 and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the At the request of Mr. BENNET, the S. 2360 names of the Senator from New Jersey name of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Ohio (Mr. BROWN) were added as cosponsor of S. 1957, a bill to establish MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of sponsors of S. 2460, a bill to amend the the American Infrastructure Fund, to S. 2360, a bill to amend the Internal Truth in Lending Act and the Higher provide bond guarantees and make Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the Education Act of 1965 to require addi- loans to States, local governments, and rules relating to inverted corporations. tional disclosures and protections for infrastructure providers for invest- S. 2429 students and cosigners with respect to ments in certain infrastructure At the request of Mr. WARNER, the student loans, and for other purposes. projects, and to provide equity invest- name of the Senator from New Hamp- f ments in such projects, and for other shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- purposes. STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED sponsor of S. 2429, a bill to amend the BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 2176 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend At the request of Mr. WARNER, the the exclusion for employer-provided By Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mr. name of the Senator from Colorado educational assistance to employer GRASSLEY, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor payment of interest on certain refi- VITTER, and Mr. CRUZ): of S. 2176, a bill to revise reporting re- nanced student loans. S. 2463. A bill to amend the Immigra- tion and Nationality Act to provide for quirements under the Patient Protec- S. 2434 tion and Affordable Care Act to pre- extensions of detention of certain At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the aliens ordered removed, and for other serve the privacy of individuals, and name of the Senator from Michigan for other purposes. purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- S. 2188 diciary. sor of S. 2434, a bill to amend the Inter- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, a year At the request of Mr. TESTER, the nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that ago this month I stood before you dur- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. working families have access to afford- ing the Senate’s debate on immigration HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. able health insurance coverage. to offer an amendment that would pre- 2188, a bill to amend the Act of June 18, S. 2450 vent convicted criminal aliens from 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the being released back into our commu- Secretary of the Interior to take land names of the Senator from Arizona nities. Unfortunately, my amendment into trust for Indian tribes. (Mr. FLAKE), the Senator from North never came up for a vote despite the S. 2281 Dakota (Mr. HOEVEN), the Senator from fact that this is an issue that should At the request of Mr. KAINE, his Illinois (Mr. KIRK), the Senator from concern us all. name was added as a cosponsor of S. Colorado (Mr. UDALL), the Senator This problem arises from a couple of 2281, a bill to amend the Higher Edu- from Kansas (Mr. MORAN), the Senator Supreme Court decisions in 2001 and cation Act of 1965 to make technical from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER), the Sen- 2005, which held that immigrants who improvements to the Net Price Calcu- ator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the have been ordered removed cannot be lator system so that prospective stu- Senator from Nevada (Mr. HELLER), the detained for more than 6 months. Even dents may have a more accurate under- Senator from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO) and though an alien is an aggravated felon standing of the true cost of college. the Senator from Idaho (Mr. RISCH) or has committed a crime of violence, S. 2282 were added as cosponsors of S. 2450, a they must be released back into soci- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, his bill to improve the access of veterans ety if no other country will accept name was added as a cosponsor of S. to medical services from the Depart- them. 2282, a bill to prohibit the provision of ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other By releasing these criminals back performance awards to employees of purposes. into our communities we are allowing

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Davis, Luc was Congress were not notified of the transfers as released from U.S. Immigration and SENATE RESOLUTION 469—EX- required by the National Defense Authoriza- Customs Enforcement, ICE, custody PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE tion Act for Fiscal Year 2014 prior to the when Vietnam refused to admit him. SENATE ON THE MAY 31, 2014, transfers: Now, therefore, be it He is now facing charges for the mur- TRANSFER OF FIVE DETAINEES Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate der of 5 people in San Francisco in FROM THE DETENTION FACILITY that— (1) the transfers of detainees Khairullah March of 2012. Five people would be AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STA- TION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA Khairkhwa, Abdul Haq Wasiq, Mohammed alive today if our law enforcement offi- Fazl, Noorullah Noori, and Mohammed Nabi cials had not been handcuffed by the Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Ms. Omari from United States Naval Station, Supreme Court. AYOTTE, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. COCHRAN, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Qatar on May 31, From 2008–2012, nearly 17,000 immi- Mr. CORNYN, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. HATCH, 2014, violated the National Defense Author- grants with orders of removal were re- Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. KIRK, Mr. ization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law leased back into our communities. Just PAUL, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. SESSIONS, and 113–66) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113–76); and last month, we learned that this num- Mr. THUNE) submitted the following ber has more than doubled in one year. (2) Congress should— resolution; which was referred to the (A) investigate the actions taken by Presi- In 2013 alone, more than 36,000 crimi- Committee on Armed Services: dent Obama and his administration that led nally convicted aliens were released by S. RES. 469 to the unlawful transfer of such detainees, ICE because their home countries had Whereas in enacting the National Defense including an evaluation of other options con- yet to take them back. Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Pub- sidered to reach the desired common defense That is an astonishing number, espe- lic Law 113–66), Congress provided the execu- policy outcome of the President; and cially when you look at what crimes tive branch with clear guidance and require- (B) determine the impact of the transfer of these offenders have committed. These ments for transferring or releasing individ- such detainees on the common defense of the 36,000 criminals have been convicted of uals from the detention facility at United United States and measures that should be States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, taken to mitigate any negative con- more than 87,000 crimes, including: 193 sequences. homicide convictions; 426 sexual as- Cuba; Whereas the National Defense Authoriza- f sault convictions; 1,075 aggravated as- tion Act for Fiscal Year 2014 states the Sec- sault convictions; and 16,070 DUI con- retary of Defense may transfer an individual SENATE RESOLUTION 470—AMEND- victions. detained at United States Naval Station, ING SENATE RESOLUTION 400 These are convictions, not allega- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, if the Secretary de- (94TH CONGRESS) TO CLARIFY tions. Convicted murderers, sex offend- termines, following a review conducted in THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COM- ers, and other violent felons that have accordance with the requirements of section MITTEES OF THE SENATE IN been ordered removed from our country 1023 of the National Defense Authorization THE PROVISION OF THE ADVICE are now free to live among us. Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (10 U.S.C. 801 note) AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE Today, in light of these revelations, I and Executive Order No. 13567, that the indi- TO NOMINATIONS TO POSITIONS am reintroducing my amendment as a vidual is no longer a threat to the United States, or the individual is ordered released IN THE INTELLIGENCE COMMU- standalone bill along with Senators by a United States court, or such an indi- NITY GRASSLEY, VITTER, CRUZ, and SESSIONS. vidual can be transferred if the Secretary de- Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted the fol- S. 2463, the Keep Our Communities Safe termines that actions have been or are lowing resolution; which was placed on Act of 2014, amends the Immigration planned to be taken which will substantially the calendar: and Naturalization Act to allow the mitigate the risk of the individual engaging Department of Homeland Security to or re-engaging in any terrorist activity or S. RES. 470 detain non-removable immigrants be- other hostile activity that threatens the Resolved, yond 6 months in specific situations. United States or United States persons or in- SECTION 1. RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMITTEES IN terests and the transfer is in the national se- ADVICE AND CONSENT OF SENATE These situations include circumstances curity interest of the United States; TO INTELLIGENCE APPOINTMENTS. when an alien’s release would threaten Whereas the National Defense Authoriza- Section 17 of Senate Resolution 400 agreed national security, have serious adverse tion Act for Fiscal Year 2014 states that the to May 19, 1976 (94th Congress) is amended to foreign policy consequences, or would Secretary of Defense must notify the appro- read as follows: threaten the safety of the community priate committees of Congress of such a de- ‘‘SEC. 17. (a)(1) Except as provided in sub- and the alien either is an aggravated termination not later than 30 days before the sections (b) and (c), the Select Committee felon or has committed a crime of vio- transfer or release of the individual con- shall have jurisdiction to review, hold hear- lence. cerned from United States Naval Station, ings, and report the nominations of civilian Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; individuals for positions in the intelligence Some organizations, such as the Whereas the National Defense Authoriza- community for which appointments are ACLU, believe this bill amounts to in- tion Act for Fiscal Year 2014 states that such made by the President, by and with the ad- definite detention in violation of a a notification must include a detailed state- vice and consent of the Senate. criminal’s due process rights. However, ment of the basis for the transfer or release, ‘‘(2) Except as provided in subsections (b) in addition to the specified cir- an explanation of why the transfer or release and (c), other committees with jurisdiction cumstances of continued detention is in the national security interests of the over the department or agency of the Execu- mentioned earlier, this bill requires United States, a description of any actions tive Branch which contain a position re- the Secretary of the Department of taken to mitigate the risks of reengagement ferred to in paragraph (1) may hold hearings by the individual to be transferred or re- and interviews with individuals nominated Homeland Security to recertify that a leased, a copy of any Periodic Review Board for such position, but only the Select Com- person is a threat every 6 months. Fur- findings relating to the individual, and a de- mittee shall report such nomination. thermore, an alien can submit evidence scription of the evaluation conducted pursu- ‘‘(3) In this subsection, the term ‘intel- for a review of his detention and aliens ant to factors that must be considered prior ligence community’ means an element of the will still have access to our federal to such a transfer or release; intelligence community specified in or des- courts, giving judges a say in the proc- Whereas the Consolidated Appropriations ignated under section 3(4) of the National Se- ess. Act, 2014 (Public Law 113–76) states that none curity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)). I would like to commend my friend, of the funds appropriated or otherwise made ‘‘(b)(1) With respect to the confirmation of available in that Act may be used to transfer the Assistant Attorney General for National Congressman LAMAR SMITH from Texas, covered individuals detained at United Security, or any successor position, the nom- for his good work on this in the House States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, ination of any individual by the President to and I ask that both the Senate and the Cuba, except in accordance with the Na- serve in such position shall be referred to the House take up consideration of the tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Committee on the Judiciary and, if and when Keep Our Communities Safe Act to pro- Year 2014; reported, to the Select Committee for not to

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Bush’s wife of 69 Senate is in recess, the Select Committee Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. years, who has dedicated herself to pro- shall have 5 additional calendar days after moting family literacy and improving the MCCAIN, Mr. PAUL, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. the Senate reconvenes to report the nomina- lives of the people of the United States SCOTT, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. tion. through learning, celebrated her 89th birth- ‘‘(2) If, upon the expiration of the period DURBIN, and Mr. KIRK) submitted the day; and described in paragraph (1), the Select Com- following resolution; which was consid- Whereas, on June 12, 2014, George H.W. mittee has not reported the nomination, ered and agreed to: Bush celebrates his 90th birthday: Now, there- such nomination shall be automatically dis- S. RES. 471 fore, be it charged from the Select Committee and Whereas George Herbert Walker Bush was Resolved, That the Senate— placed on the Executive Calendar. born in Milton, Massachusetts, on June 12, (1) honors former President George H.W. ‘‘(c)(1) With respect to the confirmation of 1924; Bush on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and appointment to the position of Director of Whereas on his 18th birthday, George H.W. (2) extends the congratulations and best the National Security Agency, Inspector Bush enlisted in the Armed Forces of the wishes of the Senate to former President General of the National Security Agency, Di- United States; Bush and Barbara Bush. rector of the National Reconnaissance Of- Whereas George H.W. Bush was the young- f fice, or Inspector General of the National Re- est pilot in the United States Navy when he connaissance Office, or any successor posi- received his wings; SENATE RESOLUTION 472—HON- tion to such a position, the nomination of Whereas George H.W. Bush flew 58 combat ORING DR. JAMES SCHLESINGER, any individual by the President to serve in missions during World War II, including a FORMER SECRETARY OF DE- such position, who at the time of the nomi- mission over the Pacific as a torpedo bomber FENSE, SECRETARY OF ENERGY, nation is a member of the Armed Forces on pilot during which he was shot down by Jap- AND DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL IN- active duty, shall be referred to the Com- anese antiaircraft fire and later rescued from mittee on Armed Services and, if and when the water by a United States submarine, the TELLIGENCE reported, to the Select Committee for not to U.S.S. Finback; Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. exceed 30 calendar days, except that in cases Whereas George H.W. Bush was awarded UDALL of Colorado, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. when the 30-day period expires while the the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air REED of Rhode Island, Mr. MCCAIN, Senate is in recess, the Select Committee Medals for his service during World War II; Mrs. FISCHER, and Mr. LEAHY) sub- shall have 5 additional calendar days after Whereas George H.W. Bush was honorably the Senate reconvenes to report the nomina- released from active duty in 1945, achieving mitted the following resolution; which tion. the rank of Lieutenant; was considered and agreed to: ‘‘(2) With respect to the confirmation of Whereas in January 1945, George H.W. Bush S. RES. 472 appointment to the position of Director of married Barbara Pierce; Whereas the Honorable Dr. James Rodney the National Security Agency, Inspector Whereas George H.W. Bush graduated from Schlesinger was born in New York City, New General of the National Security Agency, Di- Yale University, where he was captain of the York, on February 15, 1929, and died in Balti- rector of the National Reconnaissance Of- baseball team and excelled in academics; more, Maryland, on March 27, 2014, at the age fice, or Inspector General or the National Whereas in 1966, George H.W. Bush was of 85; Reconnaissance Office, or any successor posi- elected to the House of Representatives, Whereas Dr. Schlesinger married Rachel tion to such a position, the nomination of where he served with integrity for two Line Mellinger in 1954 and remained her de- any individual by the President to serve in terms; voted husband until her death in 1995; such position, who at the time of the nomi- Whereas in 1970, President Richard Nixon Whereas Dr. Schlesinger is survived by his nation is not a member of the Armed Forces appointed George H.W. Bush to be the United 8 children, Cora Schlesinger, Charles Schles- States Ambassador to the United Nations, a on active duty, shall be referred to the Se- inger, Ann Schlesinger, William Schlesinger, post he held for two years after confirmation lect Committee and, if and when reported, to Emily Schlesinger, Thomas Schlesinger, by the Senate; the Committee on Armed Services for not to Clara Schlesinger, and James Schlesinger, Whereas in 1974, President Gerald R. Ford exceed 30 calendar days, except that in cases Jr., and 11 grandchildren; appointed George H.W. Bush as chief of the when the 30-day period expires while the Whereas, in 1950, Dr. Schlesinger graduated United States Liaison Office in the People’s Senate is in recess, the Committee on Armed summa cum laude from Harvard University, Republic of China, where his efforts helped Services shall have an additional 5 calendar where he was elected Phi Beta Kappa and foster the development of positive relations days after the Senate reconvenes to report awarded the Frederick Sheldon Travel Fel- between the United States and the People’s the nomination. lowship; Republic of China; ‘‘(3) If, upon the expiration of the period of Whereas Dr. Schlesinger subsequently sequential referral described in paragraphs Whereas from January 1976 to January 1977, George H.W. Bush served as the Direc- earned master’s and doctoral degrees in eco- (1) and (2), the committee to which the nomi- nomics from Harvard University; nation was sequentially referred has not re- tor of Central Intelligence, and the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters was later Whereas Dr. Schlesinger was a generous ported the nomination, the nomination shall patron of the arts, and was instrumental in be automatically discharged from that com- designated the George Bush Center for Intel- ligence in his honor; establishing the Rachel M. Schlesinger Con- mittee and placed on the Executive Cal- cert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Vir- endar.’’. Whereas from 1981 to 1989, George H.W. Bush served as the 43rd Vice President of the ginia; f United States; Whereas Dr. Schlesinger was a generous Whereas George H.W. Bush was elected the sponsor of higher education, serving on the SENATE RESOLUTION 471—HON- 41st President of the United States in 1988; International Council at the Belfer Center ORING FORMER PRESIDENT Whereas George H.W. Bush directed the ne- for Science and International Affairs of Har- GEORGE H.W. BUSH ON THE OC- gotiation of and signed the Treaty on the Re- vard University, endowing the Julius Schles- CASION OF HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY duction and Limitation of Strategic Offen- inger Professorship of Operations Manage- AND BARBARA BUSH ON THE OC- sive Arms, signed at Moscow July 31, 1991 ment at New York University Stern School and entered into force December 5, 1994 (the of Business and the James R. Schlesinger CASION OF HER 89TH BIRTHDAY Distinguished Professorship at the Miller AND EXTENDING THE BEST Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty of 1991 (START I)), which required the United Center of Public Affairs at the University of WISHES OF THE SENATE TO States and the Soviet Union to reduce their Virginia, and sponsoring an ongoing music FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH AND nuclear arsenals by 1⁄3; scholarship at Harvard College in honor of MRS. BUSH Whereas during his Presidency, George his beloved wife; H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans Whereas Dr. Schlesinger was a distin- Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. KING, with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 guished statesman-scholar of great integrity, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. REID of Nevada, Mr. et seq.) and Public Law 101-549 (commonly intellect, and insight who dedicated his life MCCONNELL, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. PORTMAN, known as the ‘‘Clean Air Act Amendments of to protecting the security and liberty of the Mr. BLUNT, Mr. RUBIO, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. 1990’’) (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); United States and the people of the United HATCH, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. THUNE, Whereas since leaving office, George H.W. States throughout a highly-decorated and Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. Bush has been an international ambassador distinguished career that spanned 7 decades; TOOMEY, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. of United States goodwill and a strong sup- Whereas Dr. Schlesinger’s intellectual con- porter of the George Bush School of Govern- tributions to the fields of economics and na- HELLER, Mr. WICKER, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. ment and Public Service at Texas A&M Uni- tional security include serving as professor ALEXANDER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. COATS, versity, which was named for the former of economics at the University of Virginia Mr. CORKER, Mr. COBURN, Mr. HOEVEN, President in 1997; from 1955 until 1963, serving at the RAND Mr. ENZI, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. BAR- Whereas George H.W. Bush was awarded Corporation from 1963 until 1969, including a RASSO, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011; term as the director of strategic studies, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:16 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.018 S11JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2014 authoring numerous important scholarly President Ronald Reagan’s Commission on his leadership on high-level studies spon- publications, such as The Political Economy Strategic Forces, a member of Virginia Gov- sored by the Executive, the Department of of National Security: A Study of the Eco- ernor Charles Robb’s Commission on Vir- Defense, the Department of State, and the nomic Aspect of the Contemporary Power ginia’s Future, chairman of the board of Congress; Struggle (1960), Defense Planning and Budg- trustees for the Mitre Corporation, a mem- (7) recognizes with great appreciation Dr. eting: The Issue of Centralized Control (1968), ber of the Defense Policy Board and co-chair Schlesinger’s exemplary life, which was American Security and Energy Policy (1980), of studies for the Defense Science Board, guided by his commitment to the continuing America at Century’s End (1989), and, most chairman of the National Space-Based Posi- security and liberty of the United States, recently, Minimum Deterrence: Examining tioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) and by his honor, duty, and devotion to the Evidence (2013); Board, a director of the Sandia National Cor- country, family, scholarship, and personal Whereas Dr. Schlesinger’s service in the poration, a trustee of the Atlantic Council, a moral integrity; Federal Government began in 1969, when he trustee of the Nixon Center, a trustee of the (8) expresses profound respect and admira- took a lead role on defense matters as the as- Henry M. Jackson Foundation, and an origi- tion for Dr. Schlesinger and his extraor- sistant director and acting deputy director nal member of the Secretary of State’s Inter- dinary legacy of commitment to the people of the United States Bureau of the Budget; national Security Advisory Board; of the United States, United States military Whereas Dr. Schlesinger served as a mem- Whereas, in the recent past, Dr. Schles- personnel, and all those who help safeguard ber and chairman of the Atomic Energy inger was appointed by President George W. the Nation; and Commission (AEC) from 1971 until 1973, Bush to the Homeland Security Advisory (9) directs the Secretary of the Senate to working tirelessly to implement extensive Board, invited by Secretary of Defense Rob- transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution organizational and management changes to ert Gates to lead the Schlesinger Task Force to the family of the Honorable Dr. James R. strengthen the regulatory performance of to recommend measures to ensure the high- Schlesinger. the Commission; est levels of competence and control of the Whereas, as Director of Central Intel- nuclear forces of the United States, and in- f ligence in 1973, Dr. Schlesinger focused on vited by Congress to serve as the Vice Chair- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- the agency’s adherence to its legislative man of the Congressional Commission on the TION 37—AUTHORIZING THE USE charter; Strategic Posture of the United States, OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE Whereas Dr. Schlesinger was confirmed as which produced the 2009 study ‘‘America’s the Secretary of Defense in 1973 at age 44, a Strategic Posture’’ that served as the blue- UNITED STATES CAPITOL IN position he held until 1975; print for the 2010 Nuclear Posture Review of COMMEMORATION OF THE Whereas, during his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Defense; SHIMON PERES CONGRESSIONAL Defense, Dr. Schlesinger contributed to the Whereas in addition to Dr. Schlesinger’s GOLD MEDAL CEREMONY national security of the United States by au- earned doctorate from Harvard University, thoring the ‘‘Schlesinger Doctrine’’, which he was awarded 13 honorary doctorates, and Ms. AYOTTE submitted the following instituted important reforms strengthening was the recipient of numerous prestigious concurrent resolution; which was con- the flexibility and credibility of the United medals and awards, including the National sidered and agreed to: States nuclear deterrent to prevent war, re- Security Medal (presented by President Car- S. CON. RES. 37 assure the allies of the United States, and ter), the Defense Science Board’s Eugene G. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- protect the liberties of all people of the Fubini Award, the United States Army Asso- resentatives concurring), United States, and by taking action, includ- ciation’s George Catlett Marshall Medal, the ing overseeing the successful development of Air Force Association’s H. H. Arnold Award, SECTION 1. USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL IN COM- the A-10 close-air support aircraft and the F- the Navy League’s National Meritorious Ci- MEMORATION OF THE SHIMON 16 fighter aircraft, to ensure that the United tation, the Society of Experimental Test Pi- PERES CONGRESSIONAL GOLD States maintained ‘‘essential equivalence’’ lots’ James H. Doolittle Award, the Military MEDAL CEREMONY. with the Soviet Union’s conventional mili- Order of World Wars’ Distinguished Service (a) AUTHORIZATION.—The rotunda of the tary forces and surging nuclear capabilities; Medal, the Air Force Association’s Lifetime United States Capitol is authorized to be Whereas Dr. Schlesinger was highly re- Achievement Award, and the Henry M. Jack- used on June 26, 2014, for the commemora- garded by the uniformed services, and led the son Foundation’s Henry M. Jackson Award tion of the award of the Congressional Gold Department of Defense with great skill and for Distinguished Public Service; and Medal to Shimon Peres. prescience through numerous challenges, in- Whereas Dr. Schlesinger’s monumental (b) PREPARATIONS.—Physical preparations cluding the 1973 Yom Kippur War, in which contributions to the security and liberty of for the conduct of the ceremony described in he was key to the United States airlift that, the United States and Western civilization, subsection (a) shall be carried out in accord- according to Israeli Prime Minister Golda and to the betterment of his local commu- ance with such conditions as may be pre- Meir, ‘‘meant life for our people’’, the 1974 nity, should serve as an example to all peo- scribed by the Architect of the Capitol. Cyprus Crisis, the closing phase of the Indo- ple of the United States: Now, therefore, be china conflict, and the 1975 Mayaguez inci- it f dent, in which his actions helped save the Resolved, That the Senate— AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND lives of United States citizens held by the (1) has heard with profound sorrow and PROPOSED Khmer Rouge, the withdrawal of the United deep regret the announcement of the death States Armed Forces from Vietnam, and cuts of the Honorable Dr. James R. Schlesinger, SA 3233. Mr. WARNER submitted an to the budget of the Department of Defense; former Secretary of Defense, Secretary of amendment intended to be proposed by him Whereas, in light of his realistic views of Energy, and Director of Central Intelligence; to the bill S. 2450, to improve the access of the power and intentions of the Soviet (2) honors the legacy of Dr. Schlesinger’s veterans to medical services from the De- Union, Dr. Schlesinger was invited to China commitment to the liberty and security of partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other as a private citizen in 1975 at the personal re- the United States and Western civilization, purposes; which was ordered to lie on the quest of Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Chi- the betterment of his local community, and table. nese Communist Party, and upon Mao’s his loving family; SA 3234. Mr. WARNER submitted an death, was the only foreigner invited by the (3) extends its deepest condolences and amendment intended to be proposed by him Chinese leadership to lay a wreath at Mao’s sympathy to the family, friends, and col- to the bill S. 2450, supra; which was ordered bier; leagues of Dr. Schlesinger who have lost a to lie on the table. Whereas, in 1976, during a difficult period beloved father, grandfather, and leader; SA 3235. Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. of oil embargoes and fuel shortages, Presi- (4) honors Dr. Schlesinger’s wisdom, dis- KING, and Mr. MORAN) submitted an amend- dent-elect Jimmy Carter invited Dr. Schles- cernment, scholarship, and dedication to ment intended to be proposed by her to the inger to serve as his special advisor on en- public service that greatly benefited his bill S. 2450, supra; which was ordered to lie ergy to establish a national energy policy community, country, and Western civiliza- on the table. and create the charter for the Department of tion; SA 3236. Mr. WHITEHOUSE submitted an Energy; (5) recognizes with great appreciation that, amendment intended to be proposed by him Whereas President Carter appointed Dr. while serving as a public servant under to the bill H.R. 3230, to improve the access of Schlesinger as the first Secretary of Energy President Nixon, President Ford, and Presi- veterans to medical services from the De- in 1977, and in this role Dr. Schlesinger suc- dent Carter, Dr. Schlesinger contributed sig- partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other cessfully initiated new conservation stand- nificantly, thoughtfully, and directly to the purposes; which was ordered to lie on the ards, the gradual deregulation of oil and nat- betterment of the policies and practices of table. ural gas industries, and the unification of the United States in the areas of national de- SA 3237. Mr. TESTER proposed an amend- United States policies with respect to energy fense, energy, and intelligence; ment to the bill H.R. 3230, supra. and national security; (6) recognizes with great appreciation that, SA 3238. Mr. REID (for Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for Whereas following his return to private life after returning to private life, Dr. Schles- herself and Mr. CHAMBLISS)) proposed an in 1979, Dr. Schlesinger continued to work inger continued to serve the United States amendment to the bill S. 1681, to authorize tirelessly in a wide array of public service selflessly through bipartisan contributions appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for intel- and civic positions, including as a member of to the reasoned public discourse of issues and ligence and intelligence-related activities of

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TITLE IX—OTHER MATTERS to medical services from the Department of (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- SEC. 901. PILOT PROGRAM ON ELECTRONIC EX- Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; erans Affairs shall take such actions as the CHANGE OF HEALTH INFORMATION which was ordered to lie on the table. Secretary considers appropriate to support BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF VET- programs of law schools that provide assist- ERANS AFFAIRS AND STATE HEALTH f ance to veterans with respect to obtaining INFORMATION EXCHANGES. TEXT OF AMENDMENTS benefits under laws administered by the Sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- retary. erans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program SA 3233. Mr. WARNER submitted an (b) LIAISON.—The Secretary shall ensure to assess the feasibility and advisability of amendment intended to be proposed by that each regional office of the Department enabling the electronic bi-directional shar- him to the bill S. 2450, to improve the of Veterans Affairs has a liaison appointed to ing of health information between the De- access of veterans to medical services work with programs described in subsection partment of Veterans Affairs and non-De- from the Department of Veterans Af- (a). partment health care providers through the fairs, and for other purposes; which was (c) PRIORITY REVIEW.—The Secretary shall award of grants to State health information exchanges for enabling such sharing. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: give priority in the adjudication of claims for benefits under laws administered by the (b) GRANTS TO HEALTH INFORMATION EX- At the end of title VII, add the following: Secretary to a claim that is certified as com- CHANGES.— SEC. 703. ASSISTING VETERANS WITH MILITARY plete by a program described in subsection (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING TO (a). out the pilot program under this section MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOM- (d) DIAGNOSIS.—The Secretary shall allow through the award of grants to State health ING CIVILIAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL information exchanges. TECHNICIANS. practitioners and graduate psychology clinics to do a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (2) SELECTION.—The Secretary shall award (a) IN GENERAL.—Part B of title III of the grants under paragraph (1) to not more than Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et that will supplant a Compensation and Pen- sion exam for initial diagnosis of post-trau- four State health information exchanges. seq.) is amended by inserting after section (3) PRIORITY.—The Secretary shall give pri- 314 the following: matic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. ority in the award of grants under paragraph ‘‘SEC. 315. ASSISTING VETERANS WITH MILITARY (e) ACCESS TO SYSTEMS.—The Secretary (1) to a State health information exchange EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING TO shall allow programs described in subsection that— MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOM- (A) is located in a State in which a high ING CIVILIAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL (a) to access the Stakeholder Enterprise Por- TECHNICIANS. tal, the Veterans Benefits Management Sys- percentage of hospitals and physicians in the State share information with the State ‘‘(a) PROGRAM.—The Secretary shall estab- tem, and the Beneficiary Identification health information exchange of the State; lish a program consisting of awarding dem- Records Locator System for current active (B) has been awarded a grant from not less onstration grants to States to streamline files and for claims files to the same degree than two of— State requirements and procedures in order as an organization recognized by the Sec- (i) the Beacon Community Cooperative to assist veterans who completed military retary for the representation of veterans Agreement Program; emergency medical technician training while under section 5902 of title 38, United States (ii) the State Health Information Exchange serving in the Armed Forces of the United Code. Cooperative Agreement Program; and States to meet certification, licensure, and (f) TRAINING.—The Secretary shall provide (iii) the Regional Extension Center Pro- other requirements applicable to becoming training to the head of a program described gram; and an emergency medical technician in the in subsection (a) on matters relating to sub- (C) has a relationship with a Federally- State. mitting claims for benefits under laws ad- qualified health center (as defined in section ‘‘(b) USE OF FUNDS.—Amounts received as a ministered by the Secretary. 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 demonstration grant under this section shall (g) REMOVAL OF IMPEDIMENTS TO AWARDING U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2)(B))), a facility funded by be used to prepare and implement a plan to OF GRANTS.—To the degree practicable, the the Indian Health Service, or the Depart- streamline State requirements and proce- Secretary shall remove impediments to the ment of Defense. dures as described in subsection (a), includ- awarding of grants to pro bono legal clinics. (4) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT.—Each grant ing by— (h) EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LISTS.—The Sec- awarded under paragraph (1) shall not exceed ‘‘(1) determining the extent to which the retary shall include programs described in $250,000. requirements for the education, training, subsection (a) in email distributions relating (c) USE OF AMOUNTS.— and skill level of emergency medical techni- to fast letters, training letters, regulation changes, and training opportunities. (1) IN GENERAL.—A State health informa- cians in the State are equivalent to require- tion exchange that is awarded a grant under ments for the education, training, and skill SA 3235. Ms. COLLINS (for herself, subsection (b) shall use the grant amounts to level of military emergency medical techni- develop the capability to allow non-Depart- cians; and Mr. KING, and Mr. MORAN) submitted ment health care providers to electronically ‘‘(2) identifying methods, such as waivers, an amendment intended to be proposed exchange health information with the health for military emergency medical technicians by her to the bill S. 2450, to improve care system of the Department of Veterans to forego or meet any such equivalent State the access of veterans to medical serv- Affairs through the use of the exchange. requirements. ices from the Department of Veterans (2) DEVELOPMENT OF CAPABILITY.—In devel- ‘‘(c) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible for a grant Affairs, and for other purposes; which oping the capability described in paragraph under this section, a State shall demonstrate (1), a State health information exchange that the State has a shortage of emergency was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: that is awarded a grant under subsection (b) medical technicians. may use the grant amounts as follows: ‘‘(d) REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit On page 43, between lines 20 and 21, insert (A) To make upgrades to the exchange that to the Congress an annual report on the pro- the following: are required to enable non-Department gram under this section. SEC. 305. REAUTHORIZATION OF PILOT PRO- health care providers to electronically ac- ‘‘(e) FUNDING.—Of the amount authorized GRAM OF ENHANCED CONTRACT cess and share health information main- by section 751(j)(1) to be appropriated to CARE AUTHORITY FOR HEALTH tained by the Department through the ex- CARE NEEDS OF VETERANS. carry out section 751 for fiscal year 2014, change, and to securely store and display $1,000,000 shall be allocated to carry out this Section 403(a)(3) of the Veterans’ Mental that information. section for the period of fiscal years 2014 Health and Other Care Improvements Act of (B) To enter into agreements with the De- through 2018.’’. 2008 (Public Law 110–387; 38 U.S.C. 1703 note) partment on the sharing of information be- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section is amended by striking ‘‘only during the tween the Department and non-Department 751(j)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 three-year period beginning on the date of health care providers through the exchange. U.S.C. 294a(j)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘to the commencement of the pilot program (C) To develop technical capacity and pri- carry out this section’’ and inserting ‘‘to under paragraph (2)’’ and inserting ‘‘through vacy safeguards necessary for the sharing of carry out this section and section 315’’. September 30, 2017’’. information pursuant to agreements described in subparagraph (B). SA 3234. Mr. WARNER submitted an SA 3236. Mr. WHITEHOUSE sub- (D) To acquire legal support and technical amendment intended to be proposed by mitted an amendment intended to be assistance necessary for the sharing of infor- him to the bill S. 2450, to improve the proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3230, mation pursuant to agreements described in access of veterans to medical services to improve the access of veterans to subparagraph (B).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:16 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN6.022 S11JNPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S3610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 2014 (E) To pay any fees associated with the ex- such term in section 1171(4) of the Social Se- Sec. 312. Official representation items in change of information between the Depart- curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1320d(4)). support of the Coast Guard ment and non-Department health care pro- (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each Attache´ Program. viders. of the several States, the District of Colum- Sec. 313. Declassification review of certain (F) To assist the Department with the im- bia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the items collected during the mis- plementation of new information sharing ca- United States Virgin Islands, Guam, Amer- sion that killed Osama bin pabilities and training of employees of the ican Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Laden on May 1, 2011. Department in using such capabilities. Northern Mariana Islands. Sec. 314. Merger of the Foreign Counter- (G) To evaluate the implementation of the intelligence Program and the capability described in paragraph (1) and as- SA 3237. Mr. TESTER proposed an General Defense Intelligence sess the effectiveness of such implementa- amendment to the bill H.R. 3230, to im- Program. tion. prove the access of veterans to medical Subtitle B—Reporting (d) OPERATION PLAN.— services from the Department of Vet- Sec. 321. Significant interpretations of law (1) IN GENERAL.—Before obligating any of the amounts awarded pursuant to subsection erans Affairs, and for other purposes; concerning intelligence activi- (b), a State health information exchange as follows: ties. that is awarded a grant under subsection Amend the title so as to read: Sec. 322. Review for official publication of (b)(1) shall, in coordination with the Sec- ‘‘To improve the access of veterans to med- opinions of the Office of Legal retary, develop an operation plan to carry ical services from the Department of Vet- Counsel of the Department of out the development of the capability de- erans Affairs, and for other purposes.’’ Justice concerning intelligence scribed in subsection (c)(1). activities. Sec. 323. Submittal to Congress by heads of (2) ELEMENTS.—The operation plan re- SA 3238. Mr. REID (for Mrs. FEIN- elements of intelligence com- quired by paragraph (1) shall include the fol- STEIN (for herself and Mr. CHAMBLISS)) munity of plans for orderly lowing: proposed an amendment to the bill S. (A) A plan for training employees of the shutdown in event of absence of 1681, to authorize appropriations for appropriations. Department to use new health information fiscal year 2014 for intelligence and in- sharing capabilities. Sec. 324. Reports on chemical weapons in (B) A coordinated outreach strategy to telligence-related activities of the Syria. maximize the enrollment of veterans in United States Government and the Of- Sec. 325. Reports to the intelligence commu- State health information exchanges. fice of the Director of National Intel- nity on penetrations of net- (e) REPORT.— ligence, the Central Intelligence Agen- works and information systems (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year cy Retirement and Disability System, of certain contractors. Sec. 326. Report on electronic waste. after the date of the enactment of this Act, and for other purposes; as follows: the Secretary shall submit to Congress a re- Sec. 327. Promoting STEM education to Strike all after the enacting clause and in- port on the feasibility and advisability of en- meet the future workforce sert the following: abling the electronic bi-directional sharing needs of the intelligence com- of health information between the Depart- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. munity. ment and non-Department health care pro- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Sec. 328. Repeal of the termination of notifi- viders. the ‘‘Intelligence Authorization Act for Fis- cation requirements regarding (2) ELEMENTS.—The report required by cal Year 2014’’. the authorized disclosure of na- paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- tional intelligence. the following: tents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 329. Repeal or modification of certain (A) The extent to which veterans and Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. reporting requirements. health care providers are benefitting from Sec. 2. Definitions. TITLE IV—MATTERS RELATING TO ELE- enhanced health information sharing capa- TITLE I—INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES MENTS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMU- NITY bilities under the pilot program. Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. (B) The success of outreach to veterans Sec. 102. Classified Schedule of Authoriza- Subtitle A—National Security Agency under the pilot program, including the ex- tions. Sec. 401. Appointment of the Director of the tent to which veterans are opting into the Sec. 103. Personnel ceiling adjustments. National Security Agency. sharing of health information under the pilot Sec. 104. Intelligence Community Manage- Sec. 402. Appointment of the Inspector Gen- program. ment Account. eral of the National Security (C) The need for additional resources, if Agency. any, in carrying out the pilot program. TITLE II—CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE Sec. 403. Effective date and applicability. (D) Any challenges or obstacles to making AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DIS- progress toward the electronic bi-directional ABILITY SYSTEM Subtitle B—National Reconnaissance Office sharing of health information between the Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 411. Appointment of the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs and non-De- Sec. 202. CIARDS and FERS special retire- National Reconnaissance Of- partment health care providers that were en- ment credit for service on de- fice. countered in carrying out the pilot program. tail to another agency. Sec. 412. Appointment of the Inspector Gen- (f) OUTREACH TO VETERANS.—The Secretary TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS eral of the National Reconnais- shall conduct outreach to veterans to inform Subtitle A—General Matters sance Office. veterans of the opportunity to participate in Sec. 413. Effective date and applicability. Sec. 301. Increase in employee compensation health information sharing initiatives, in- Subtitle C—Central Intelligence Agency cluding State health information exchanges, and benefits authorized by law. to improve the health information of, and Sec. 302. Restriction on conduct of intel- Sec. 421. Gifts, devises, and bequests. the hospital care, medical services, and other ligence activities. TITLE V—SECURITY CLEARANCE health care received by, such veterans who Sec. 303. Specific authorization of funding REFORM receive such care and services from non-De- for High Performance Com- Sec. 501. Continuous evaluation and sharing partment health care providers in addition puting Center 2. of derogatory information re- to such care and services from the Depart- Sec. 304. Clarification of exemption from garding personnel with access ment. Freedom of Information Act of to classified information. (g) FUNDING.—Amounts to carry out this identities of employees submit- Sec. 502. Requirements for intelligence com- section shall be derived from amounts avail- ting complaints to the Inspec- munity contractors. able to the Department of Veterans Affairs tor General of the Intelligence Sec. 503. Technology improvements to secu- for purposes of carrying out initiatives re- Community. rity clearance processing. lated to the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Sec. 305. Functional managers for the intel- Sec. 504. Report on reciprocity of security Record. ligence community. clearances. Sec. 306. Annual assessment of intelligence (h) DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.—Notwith- Sec. 505. Improving the periodic reinvestiga- community performance by standing section 5701 of title 38, United tion process. function. States Code, the Secretary may disclose in- Sec. 506. Appropriate committees of Con- Sec. 307. Software licensing. formation about a veteran, if the veteran gress defined. consents to such disclosure, to State health Sec. 308. Plans to respond to unauthorized information exchanges and non-Department public disclosures of covert ac- TITLE VI—INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY health care providers for purposes of car- tions. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS rying out the pilot program. Sec. 309. Auditability. Sec. 601. Protection of intelligence commu- (i) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Sec. 310. Reports of fraud, waste, and abuse. nity whistleblowers. (1) HEALTH INFORMATION.—The term Sec. 311. Public Interest Declassification Sec. 602. Review of security clearance or ac- ‘‘health information’’ has the meaning given Board. cess determinations.

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PERSONNEL CEILING ADJUSTMENTS. Sec. 702. Technical amendments to the Na- SEC. 202. CIARDS AND FERS SPECIAL RETIRE- (a) AUTHORITY FOR INCREASES.—The Direc- tional Security Act of 1947 re- MENT CREDIT FOR SERVICE ON DE- lating to the past elimination tor of National Intelligence may authorize TAIL TO ANOTHER AGENCY. employment of civilian personnel in excess of certain positions. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 203(b) of the Cen- of the number authorized for fiscal year 2014 Sec. 703. Technical amendments to the In- tral Intelligence Agency Retirement Act (50 by the classified Schedule of Authorizations telligence Authorization Act U.S.C. 2013(b)) is amended— referred to in section 102(a) if the Director of for Fiscal Year 2013. (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), National Intelligence determines that such by striking ‘‘service in the Agency per- SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. action is necessary to the performance of im- formed’’ and inserting ‘‘service performed by In this Act: portant intelligence functions, except that an Agency employee’’; and (1) CONGRESSIONAL INTELLIGENCE COMMIT- the number of personnel employed in excess (2) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Agency TEES.—The term ‘‘congressional intelligence of the number authorized under such section activities’’ and inserting ‘‘intelligence ac- committees’’ means— may not, for any element of the intelligence (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence community, exceed 3 percent of the number tivities’’. of the Senate; and of civilian personnel authorized under such (b) APPLICATION.—The amendment made by (B) the Permanent Select Committee on Schedule for such element. subsection (a) shall be applied to retired or Intelligence of the House of Representatives. (b) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL.— deceased officers of the Central Intelligence (2) INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.—The term The Director of National Intelligence shall Agency who were designated at any time ‘‘intelligence community’’ has the meaning establish guidelines that govern, for each under section 203 of the Central Intelligence given that term in section 3(4) of the Na- element of the intelligence community, the Agency Retirement Act (50 U.S.C. 2013) prior tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)). treatment under the personnel levels author- to the date of the enactment of this Act. TITLE I—INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES ized under section 102(a), including any ex- TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS emption from such personnel levels, of em- SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Subtitle A—General Matters ployment or assignment in— Funds are hereby authorized to be appro- (1) a student program, trainee program, or SEC. 301. INCREASE IN EMPLOYEE COMPENSA- priated for fiscal year 2014 for the conduct of similar program; TION AND BENEFITS AUTHORIZED the intelligence and intelligence-related ac- BY LAW. (2) a reserve corps or as a reemployed an- tivities of the following elements of the Appropriations authorized by this Act for nuitant; or United States Government: salary, pay, retirement, and other benefits (3) details, joint duty, or long term, full- (1) The Office of the Director of National for Federal employees may be increased by time training. Intelligence. (c) NOTICE TO CONGRESSIONAL INTELLIGENCE such additional or supplemental amounts as (2) The Central Intelligence Agency. COMMITTEES.—The Director of National In- may be necessary for increases in such com- (3) The Department of Defense. telligence shall notify the congressional in- pensation or benefits authorized by law. (4) The Defense Intelligence Agency. telligence committees in writing at least 15 SEC. 302. RESTRICTION ON CONDUCT OF INTEL- (5) The National Security Agency. days prior to each exercise of an authority LIGENCE ACTIVITIES. (6) The Department of the Army, the De- described in subsection (a). The authorization of appropriations by partment of the Navy, and the Department SEC. 104. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MANAGE- this Act shall not be deemed to constitute of the Air Force. MENT ACCOUNT. authority for the conduct of any intelligence (7) The Coast Guard. (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— activity which is not otherwise authorized (8) The Department of State. There is authorized to be appropriated for by the Constitution or the laws of the United (9) The Department of the Treasury. the Intelligence Community Management States. (10) The Department of Energy. Account of the Director of National Intel- SEC. 303. SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDING (11) The Department of Justice. ligence for fiscal year 2014 the sum of FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COM- (12) The Federal Bureau of Investigation. $528,229,000. Within such amount, funds iden- PUTING CENTER 2. (13) The Drug Enforcement Administra- tified in the classified Schedule of Author- Funds appropriated for the construction of tion. izations referred to in section 102(a) for ad- the High Performance Computing Center 2 (14) The National Reconnaissance Office. vanced research and development shall re- (HPCC 2), as described in the table entitled (15) The National Geospatial-Intelligence main available until September 30, 2015. Consolidated Cryptologic Program (CCP) in Agency. (b) AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL LEVELS.—The the classified annex to accompany the Con- (16) The Department of Homeland Secu- elements within the Intelligence Community solidated and Further Continuing Appropria- rity. Management Account of the Director of Na- tions Act, 2013 (Public Law 113–6; 127 Stat. SEC. 102. CLASSIFIED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZA- tional Intelligence are authorized 855 posi- 198), in excess of the amount specified for TIONS. tions as of September 30, 2014. Personnel such activity in the tables in the classified (a) SPECIFICATIONS OF AMOUNTS AND PER- serving in such elements may be permanent annex prepared to accompany the Intel- SONNEL LEVELS.—The amounts authorized to employees of the Office of the Director of ligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year be appropriated under section 101 and, sub- National Intelligence or personnel detailed 2013 (Public Law 112–277; 126 Stat. 2468) shall ject to section 103, the authorized personnel from other elements of the United States be specifically authorized by Congress for ceilings as of September 30, 2014, for the con- Government. the purposes of section 504 of the National duct of the intelligence activities of the ele- (c) CLASSIFIED AUTHORIZATIONS.— Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3094). ments listed in paragraphs (1) through (16) of (1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—In SEC. 304. CLARIFICATION OF EXEMPTION FROM section 101, are those specified in the classi- addition to amounts authorized to be appro- FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF fied Schedule of Authorizations prepared to priated for the Intelligence Community Man- IDENTITIES OF EMPLOYEES SUBMIT- accompany the bill S. 1681 of the One Hun- agement Account by subsection (a), there are TING COMPLAINTS TO THE INSPEC- dred Thirteenth Congress. authorized to be appropriated for the Com- TOR GENERAL OF THE INTEL- (b) AVAILABILITY OF CLASSIFIED SCHEDULE munity Management Account for fiscal year LIGENCE COMMUNITY. OF AUTHORIZATIONS.— 2014 such additional amounts as are specified Section 103H(g)(3)(A) of the National Secu- (1) AVAILABILITY.—The classified Schedule in the classified Schedule of Authorizations rity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3033(g)(3)(A)) is of Authorizations referred to in subsection referred to in section 102(a). Such additional amended by striking ‘‘undertaken;’’ and in- (a) shall be made available to the Committee amounts for advanced research and develop- serting ‘‘undertaken, and this provision shall on Appropriations of the Senate, the Com- ment shall remain available until September qualify as a withholding statute pursuant to mittee on Appropriations of the House of 30, 2015. subsection (b)(3) of section 552 of title 5, Representatives, and to the President. (2) AUTHORIZATION OF PERSONNEL.—In addi- United States Code (commonly known as the (2) DISTRIBUTION BY THE PRESIDENT.—Sub- tion to the personnel authorized by sub- ‘Freedom of Information Act’);’’. ject to paragraph (3), the President shall pro- section (b) for elements of the Intelligence SEC. 305. FUNCTIONAL MANAGERS FOR THE IN- vide for suitable distribution of the classified Community Management Account as of Sep- TELLIGENCE COMMUNITY. Schedule of Authorizations, or of appropriate tember 30, 2014, there are authorized such ad- (a) FUNCTIONAL MANAGERS AUTHORIZED.— portions of the Schedule, within the execu- ditional personnel for the Community Man- Title I of the National Security Act of 1947 tive branch. agement Account as of that date as are spec- (50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is amended by insert- (3) LIMITS ON DISCLOSURE.—The President ified in the classified Schedule of Authoriza- ing after section 103I the following new sec- shall not publicly disclose the classified tions referred to in section 102(a). tion:

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‘‘SEC. 103J. FUNCTIONAL MANAGERS FOR THE IN- which a Functional Manager has been estab- (c) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENTS.—The TELLIGENCE COMMUNITY. lished under section 103J during the year table of contents in the first section of the ‘‘(a) FUNCTIONAL MANAGERS AUTHORIZED.— covered by a report under this section. National Security Act of 1947 is amended— The Director of National Intelligence may ‘‘(2) The term ‘Functional Manager’ means (1) by striking the second item relating to establish within the intelligence community the manager of an intelligence function es- section 104 (relating to Annual national se- one or more positions of manager of an intel- tablished under section 103J.’’. curity strategy report); and ligence function. Any position so established (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENT.—The (2) inserting after the item relating to sec- may be known as the ‘Functional Manager’ table of contents in the first section of the tion 108 the following new item: of the intelligence function concerned. National Security Act of 1947 is amended by ‘‘(b) PERSONNEL.—The Director shall des- ‘‘Sec. 109. Software licensing.’’. ignate individuals to serve as manager of in- inserting after the item relating to section SEC. 308. PLANS TO RESPOND TO UNAUTHOR- telligence functions established under sub- 506I the following new item: IZED PUBLIC DISCLOSURES OF COV- section (a) from among officers and employ- ‘‘Sec. 506J. Annual assessment of intel- ERT ACTIONS. ees of elements of the intelligence commu- ligence community perform- Section 503 of the National Security Act of nity. ance by function.’’. 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3093) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ‘‘(c) DUTIES.—Each manager of an intel- SEC. 307. SOFTWARE LICENSING. ligence function established under sub- ‘‘(h) For each type of activity undertaken (a) IN GENERAL.—Title I of the National Se- section (a) shall have the duties as follows: as part of a covert action, the President curity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is ‘‘(1) To act as principal advisor to the Di- shall establish in writing a plan to respond amended by inserting after section 108 the rector on the intelligence function. to the unauthorized public disclosure of that following new section: ‘‘(2) To carry out such other responsibil- type of activity.’’. ities with respect to the intelligence func- ‘‘SEC. 109. SOFTWARE LICENSING. SEC. 309. AUDITABILITY. tion as the Director may specify for purposes ‘‘(a) REQUIREMENT FOR INVENTORIES OF (a) IN GENERAL.—Title V of the National of this section.’’. SOFTWARE LICENSES.—The chief information Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) is (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENT.—The officer of each element of the intelligence amended by adding at the end the following table of contents in the first section of the community, in consultation with the Chief new section: National Security Act of 1947 is amended by Information Officer of the Intelligence Com- ‘‘SEC. 509. AUDITABILITY OF CERTAIN ELEMENTS inserting after the item relating to section munity, shall biennially— OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY. 103I the following new item: ‘‘(1) conduct an inventory of all existing ‘‘(a) REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL AUDITS.— ‘‘Sec. 103J. Functional managers for the in- software licenses of such element, including The head of each covered entity shall ensure telligence community.’’. utilized and unutilized licenses; that there is a full financial audit of such SEC. 306. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF INTEL- ‘‘(2) assess the actions that could be car- covered entity each year beginning with fis- LIGENCE COMMUNITY PERFORM- ried out by such element to achieve the cal year 2014. Such audits may be conducted ANCE BY FUNCTION. greatest possible economies of scale and as- by an internal or external independent ac- (a) ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED.—Title sociated cost savings in software procure- counting or auditing organization. V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 ment and usage; and ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENT FOR UNQUALIFIED OPIN- U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) is amended by inserting ‘‘(3) submit to the Chief Information Offi- ION.—Beginning as early as practicable, but after section 506I the following new section: cer of the Intelligence Community each in- in no event later than the audit required ‘‘SEC. 506J. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF INTEL- ventory required by paragraph (1) and each under subsection (a) for fiscal year 2016, the LIGENCE COMMUNITY PERFORM- assessment required by paragraph (2). head of each covered entity shall take all ANCE BY FUNCTION. ‘‘(b) INVENTORIES BY THE CHIEF INFORMA- reasonable steps necessary to ensure that ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than April 1, TION OFFICER OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMU- each audit required under subsection (a) con- 2016, and each year thereafter, the Director NITY.—The Chief Information Officer of the tains an unqualified opinion on the financial of National Intelligence shall, in consulta- Intelligence Community, based on the inven- tion with the Functional Managers, submit statements of such covered entity for the fis- to the congressional intelligence committees tories and assessments required by sub- cal year covered by such audit. a report on covered intelligence functions section (a), shall biennially— ‘‘(c) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—The chief fi- during the preceding year. ‘‘(1) compile an inventory of all existing nancial officer of each covered entity shall ‘‘(b) ELEMENTS.—Each report under sub- software licenses of the intelligence commu- provide to the congressional intelligence section (a) shall include for each covered in- nity, including utilized and unutilized li- committees an annual audit report from an telligence function for the year covered by censes; and accounting or auditing organization on each such report the following: ‘‘(2) assess the actions that could be car- audit of the covered entity conducted pursu- ‘‘(1) An identification of the capabilities, ried out by the intelligence community to ant to subsection (a). programs, and activities of such intelligence achieve the greatest possible economies of ‘‘(d) COVERED ENTITY DEFINED.—In this sec- function, regardless of the element of the in- scale and associated cost savings in software tion, the term ‘covered entity’ means the Of- telligence community that carried out such procurement and usage. fice of the Director of National Intelligence, capabilities, programs, and activities. ‘‘(c) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—The Chief In- the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense ‘‘(2) A description of the investment and formation Officer of the Intelligence Com- Intelligence Agency, the National Security allocation of resources for such intelligence munity shall submit to the congressional in- Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, function, including an analysis of the alloca- telligence committees a copy of each inven- and the National Geospatial-Intelligence tion of resources within the context of the tory compiled under subsection (b)(1).’’. Agency.’’. National Intelligence Strategy, priorities for (b) INITIAL INVENTORY.— (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENT.—The recipients of resources, and areas of risk. (1) INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY ELEMENTS.— table of contents in the first section of the ‘‘(3) A description and assessment of the (A) DATE.—Not later than 120 days after National Security Act of 1947 is amended by performance of such intelligence function. the date of the enactment of this Act, the inserting after the item relating to section ‘‘(4) An identification of any issues related chief information officer of each element of 508 the following new item: to the application of technical interoper- the intelligence community shall complete ‘‘Sec. 509. Auditability of certain elements ability standards in the capabilities, pro- the initial inventory, assessment, and sub- of the intelligence commu- grams, and activities of such intelligence mission required under section 109(a) of the nity.’’. function. National Security Act of 1947, as added by SEC. 310. REPORTS OF FRAUD, WASTE, AND ‘‘(5) An identification of the operational subsection (a) of this section. ABUSE. overlap or need for de-confliction, if any, (B) BASIS.—The initial inventory con- Section 8H(a) of the Inspector General Act within such intelligence function. ducted for each element of the intelligence of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended in para- ‘‘(6) A description of any efforts to inte- community under section 109(a)(1) of the Na- graph (1)— grate such intelligence function with other tional Security Act of 1947, as added by sub- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and intelligence disciplines as part of an inte- section (a) of this section, shall be based on (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respec- grated intelligence enterprise. the inventory of software licenses conducted tively; ‘‘(7) A description of any efforts to estab- pursuant to section 305 of the Intelligence (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the lish consistency in tradecraft and training Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub- following: within such intelligence function. lic Law 112–277; 126 Stat. 2472) for such ele- ‘‘(B) An employee of an element of the in- ‘‘(8) A description and assessment of devel- ment. telligence community, an employee assigned opments in technology that bear on the fu- (2) CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE IN- or detailed to an element of the intelligence ture of such intelligence function. TELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.—Not later than 180 community, or an employee of a contractor ‘‘(9) Such other matters relating to such days after the date of the enactment of this to the intelligence community, who intends intelligence function as the Director may Act, the Chief Information Officer of the In- to report to Congress a complaint or infor- specify for purposes of this section. telligence Community shall complete the mation with respect to an urgent concern ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: initial compilation and assessment required may report such complaint or information to ‘‘(1) The term ‘covered intelligence func- under section 109(b) of the National Security the Inspector General of the Intelligence tions’ means each intelligence function for Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a). Community.’’; and

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PUBLIC INTEREST DECLASSIFICATION subsection (a) shall provide a summary of OPINIONS TO CONGRESS.— BOARD. the significant legal interpretation and the (1) IN GENERAL.—Any opinion of the Office Section 710(b) of the Public Interest De- intelligence activity or activities conducted of Legal Counsel that would have been se- classification Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–567; pursuant to such interpretation. lected for publication under the process of 50 U.S.C. 3161 note) is amended by striking ‘‘(c) EXCEPTIONS.—A notification under review established under subsection (a) but ‘‘2014.’’ and inserting ‘‘2018.’’. subsection (a) shall not be required for a sig- for the fact that publication would reveal SEC. 312. OFFICIAL REPRESENTATION ITEMS IN nificant legal interpretation if— classified or other sensitive information re- SUPPORT OF THE COAST GUARD ‘‘(1) notice of the significant legal interpre- lating to national security shall be provided ATTACHE´ PROGRAM. tation was previously provided to the con- or made available to the appropriate com- Notwithstanding any other limitation on gressional intelligence committees under mittees of Congress. the amount of funds that may be used for of- subsection (a); or (2) EXCEPTION FOR COVERT ACTION.—If the ficial representation items, the Secretary of ‘‘(2) the significant legal interpretation President determines that it is essential to Homeland Security may use funds made was made before the date of the enactment limit access to a covert action finding under available to the Secretary through the Na- of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fis- section 503(c)(2) of the National Security Act tional Intelligence Program for necessary cal Year 2014. of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3093(c)(2)), the President expenses for intelligence analysis and oper- ‘‘(d) LIMITED ACCESS FOR COVERT ACTION.— may limit access to information concerning ations coordination activities for official If the President determines that it is essen- such finding that would otherwise be pro- representation items in support of the Coast tial to limit access to a covert action finding vided or made available under this sub- Guard Attache´ Program. under section 503(c)(2), the President may section to those members of Congress who SEC. 313. DECLASSIFICATION REVIEW OF CER- limit access to information concerning such have been granted access to such finding TAIN ITEMS COLLECTED DURING finding that is subject to notification under under such section 503(c)(2). THE MISSION THAT KILLED OSAMA this section to those members of Congress (f) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—The determination BIN LADEN ON MAY 1, 2011. who have been granted access to the relevant whether an opinion of the Office of Legal Not later than 120 days after the date of finding under section 503(c)(2).’’. Counsel is appropriate for official publica- the enactment of this Act, the Director of (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENT.—The tion under the process of review established National Intelligence shall— table of contents in the first section of the under subsection (a) is discretionary and is (1) in the manner described in the classi- National Security Act of 1947 is amended by not subject to judicial review. fied annex to this Act— inserting after the item relating to section SEC. 323. SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS BY HEADS (A) complete a declassification review of 509, as so added, the following new item: OF ELEMENTS OF INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY OF PLANS FOR OR- documents collected in Abbottabad, Paki- ‘‘Sec. 510. Significant interpretations of law stan, during the mission that killed Osama DERLY SHUTDOWN IN EVENT OF AB- concerning intelligence activi- SENCE OF APPROPRIATIONS. bin Laden on May 1, 2011; and ties.’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Whenever the head of an (B) make publicly available any informa- applicable agency submits a plan to the Di- tion declassified as a result of the declas- SEC. 322. REVIEW FOR OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OPINIONS OF THE OFFICE OF rector of the Office of Management and sification review required under paragraph LEGAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPART- Budget in accordance with section 124 of Of- (1); and MENT OF JUSTICE CONCERNING IN- fice of Management and Budget Circular A– (2) report to the congressional intelligence TELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES. 11, pertaining to agency operations in the ab- committees— (a) PROCESS FOR REVIEW FOR OFFICIAL PUB- sence of appropriations, or any successor cir- (A) the results of the declassification re- LICATION.—Not later than 180 days after the cular of the Office that requires the head of view required under paragraph (1); and date of the enactment of this Act, the Attor- an applicable agency to submit to the Direc- (B) a justification for not declassifying any ney General shall, in coordination with the tor a plan for an orderly shutdown in the information required to be included in such Director of National Intelligence, establish a event of the absence of appropriations, such declassification review that remains classi- process for the regular review for official head shall submit a copy of such plan to the fied. publication of significant opinions of the Of- following: SEC. 314. MERGER OF THE FOREIGN COUNTER- fice of Legal Counsel of the Department of (1) The congressional intelligence commit- INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM AND THE Justice that have been provided to an ele- tees. GENERAL DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE ment of the intelligence community. PROGRAM. (2) The Subcommittee on Defense of the (b) FACTORS.—The process of review of Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. Notwithstanding any other provision of opinions established under subsection (a) (3) The Subcommittee on Defense of the law, the Director of National Intelligence shall include consideration of the following: Committee on Appropriations of the House shall carry out the merger of the Foreign (1) The potential importance of an opinion of Representatives. Counterintelligence Program into the Gen- to other agencies or officials in the Execu- (4) In the case of a plan for an element of eral Defense Intelligence Program as di- tive branch. the intelligence community that is within rected in the classified annex to this Act. (2) The likelihood that similar questions the Department of Defense, to— The merger shall go into effect no earlier addressed in an opinion may arise in the fu- (A) the Committee on Armed Services of than 30 days after written notification of the ture. the Senate; and merger is provided to the congressional in- (3) The historical importance of an opinion (B) the Committee on Armed Services of telligence committees. or the context in which it arose. the House of Representatives. Subtitle B—Reporting (4) The potential significance of an opinion (b) HEAD OF AN APPLICABLE AGENCY DE- SEC. 321. SIGNIFICANT INTERPRETATIONS OF to the overall jurisprudence of the Office of FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘head of an LAW CONCERNING INTELLIGENCE Legal Counsel. applicable agency’’ includes the following: ACTIVITIES. (5) Such other factors as the Attorney Gen- (1) The Director of National Intelligence. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title V of the National eral and the Director of National Intel- (2) The Director of the Central Intelligence Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.), ligence consider appropriate. Agency. as added by section 309 of this Act, is further (c) PRESUMPTION.—The process of review (3) Each head of each element of the intel- amended by adding at the end the following established under subsection (a) shall apply a ligence community that is within the De- new section: presumption that significant opinions of the partment of Defense. ‘‘SEC. 510. SIGNIFICANT INTERPRETATIONS OF Office of Legal Counsel should be published SEC. 324. REPORTS ON CHEMICAL WEAPONS IN LAW CONCERNING INTELLIGENCE when practicable, consistent with national SYRIA. ACTIVITIES. security and other confidentiality consider- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days ‘‘(a) NOTIFICATION.—Except as provided in ations. after the date of the enactment of this Act, subsection (c) and to the extent consistent (d) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section the Director of National Intelligence shall with due regard for the protection from un- shall require the official publication of any submit to Congress a report on the Syrian authorized disclosure of classified informa- opinion of the Office of Legal Counsel, in- chemical weapons program. tion relating to sensitive intelligence cluding publication under any circumstance (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required under sources and methods or other exceptionally as follows: subsection (a) shall include the following ele- sensitive matters, the General Counsel of (1) When publication would reveal classi- ments: each element of the intelligence community fied or other sensitive information relating (1) A comprehensive assessment of chem- shall notify the congressional intelligence to national security. ical weapon stockpiles in Syria, including

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Such re- research and development facilities. identify a specific person (other than the port shall include an assessment of the ex- (2) A listing of key personnel associated name of the suspected perpetrator of the tent to which the policies, standards, and with the Syrian chemical weapons program. penetration). guidelines of the intelligence community (3) An assessment of undeclared chemical (3) LIMITATION ON DISSEMINATION OF CER- governing the proper disposal of electronic weapons stockpiles, munitions, and facili- TAIN INFORMATION.—The procedures estab- waste are applicable to covered commercial ties. lished pursuant to subsection (a) shall pro- electronic waste that may contain classified (4) An assessment of how these stockpiles, hibit the dissemination outside the intel- information. precursors, and delivery systems were ob- ligence community of information obtained (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: tained. or derived through such procedures that is (1) COVERED COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC (5) A description of key intelligence gaps not created by or for the intelligence com- WASTE.—The term ‘‘covered commercial elec- related to the Syrian chemical weapons pro- munity except— tronic waste’’ means electronic waste of a gram. (A) with the approval of the contractor commercial entity that contracts with an (6) An assessment of any denial and decep- providing such information; element of the intelligence community. tion efforts on the part of the Syrian regime (B) to the congressional intelligence com- (2) ELECTRONIC WASTE.—The term ‘‘elec- related to its chemical weapons program. mittees or the Subcommittees on Defense of tronic waste’’ includes any obsolete, broken, (c) PROGRESS REPORTS.—Every 90 days the Committees on Appropriations of the or irreparable electronic device, including a until the date that is 18 months after the House of Representatives and the Senate for television, copier, facsimile machine, tablet, date of the enactment of this Act, the Direc- such committees and such Subcommittees to telephone, computer, computer monitor, tor of National Intelligence shall submit to perform oversight; or laptop, printer, scanner, and associated elec- Congress a progress report providing any ma- (C) to law enforcement agencies to inves- trical wiring. terial updates to the report required under tigate a penetration reported under this sec- SEC. 327. PROMOTING STEM EDUCATION TO subsection (a). tion. MEET THE FUTURE WORKFORCE SEC. 325. REPORTS TO THE INTELLIGENCE COM- (d) ISSUANCE OF PROCEDURES AND ESTAB- NEEDS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COM- MUNITY ON PENETRATIONS OF NET- LISHMENT OF CRITERIA.— MUNITY. WORKS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days (a) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after OF CERTAIN CONTRACTORS. after the date of the enactment of this Act, the date of the enactment of this Act, the (a) PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING PENETRA- the Director of National Intelligence shall Director of National Intelligence shall sub- TIONS.—The Director of National Intelligence establish the procedures required under sub- shall establish procedures that require each mit to the Secretary of Education and the section (a) and the criteria required under cleared intelligence contractor to report to congressional intelligence committees a re- subsection (b). an element of the intelligence community port describing the anticipated hiring needs (2) APPLICABILITY DATE.—The requirements designated by the Director for purposes of of the intelligence community in the fields of this section shall apply on the date on such procedures when a network or informa- of science, technology, engineering, and which the Director of National Intelligence tion system of such contractor that meets mathematics, including cybersecurity and establishes the procedures required under the criteria established pursuant to sub- computer literacy. The report shall— this section. section (b) is successfully penetrated. (1) describe the extent to which competi- (b) NETWORKS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (e) COORDINATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF tions, challenges, or internships at elements SUBJECT TO REPORTING.—The Director of Na- DEFENSE TO PREVENT DUPLICATE REPORT- of the intelligence community that do not tional Intelligence shall, in consultation ING.—Not later than 180 days after the date involve access to classified information may with appropriate officials, establish criteria of the enactment of this Act, the Director of be utilized to promote education in the fields for covered networks to be subject to the National Intelligence and the Secretary of of science, technology, engineering, and procedures for reporting system penetrations Defense shall establish procedures to permit mathematics, including cybersecurity and under subsection (a). a contractor that is a cleared intelligence computer literacy, within high schools or in- (c) PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS.— contractor and a cleared defense contractor stitutions of higher education in the United (1) RAPID REPORTING.—The procedures es- under section 941 of the National Defense Au- States; tablished pursuant to subsection (a) shall re- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public (2) include cost estimates for carrying out quire each cleared intelligence contractor to Law 112–239; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) to submit a such competitions, challenges, or intern- rapidly report to an element of the intel- single report that satisfies the requirements ships; and ligence community designated pursuant to of this section and such section 941 for an in- (3) include strategies for conducting expe- subsection (a) of each successful penetration cident of penetration of network or informa- dited security clearance investigations and of the network or information systems of tion system. adjudications for students at institutions of such contractor that meet the criteria estab- (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: higher education for purposes of offering in- lished pursuant to subsection (b). Each such (1) CLEARED INTELLIGENCE CONTRACTOR.— ternships at elements of the intelligence report shall include the following: The term ‘‘cleared intelligence contractor’’ community. (A) A description of the technique or meth- means a private entity granted clearance by (b) CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING PRO- od used in such penetration. the Director of National Intelligence or the GRAMS.—In developing the report under sub- (B) A sample of the malicious software, if head of an element of the intelligence com- section (a), the Director shall take into con- discovered and isolated by the contractor, munity to access, receive, or store classified sideration existing programs of the intel- involved in such penetration. information for the purpose of bidding for a ligence community, including the education (C) A summary of information created by contract or conducting activities in support programs of the National Security Agency or for such element in connection with any of any program of an element of the intel- and the Information Assurance Scholarship program of such element that has been po- ligence community. Program of the Department of Defense, as tentially compromised due to such penetra- (2) COVERED NETWORK.—The term ‘‘covered appropriate. tion. network’’ means a network or information (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (2) ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION system of a cleared intelligence contractor (1) HIGH SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘high school’’ BY INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY PERSONNEL.— that contains or processes information cre- mean a school that awards a secondary The procedures established pursuant to sub- ated by or for an element of the intelligence school diploma. section (a) shall— community with respect to which such con- (2) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The (A) include mechanisms for intelligence tractor is required to apply enhanced protec- term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has community personnel to, upon request, ob- tion. the meaning given the term in section 101(a) tain access to equipment or information of a (g) SAVINGS CLAUSES.—Nothing in this sec- of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. cleared intelligence contractor necessary to tion shall be construed to alter or limit any 1001(a)). conduct forensic analysis in addition to any otherwise authorized access by government (3) SECONDARY SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘sec- analysis conducted by such contractor; personnel to networks or information sys- ondary school’’ has the meaning given the (B) provide that a cleared intelligence con- tems owned or operated by a contractor that term in section 9101 of the Elementary and tractor is only required to provide access to processes or stores government data. Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. equipment or information as described in SEC. 326. REPORT ON ELECTRONIC WASTE. 7801). subparagraph (A) to determine whether in- (a) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after SEC. 328. REPEAL OF THE TERMINATION OF NO- formation created by or for an element of the date of the enactment of this Act, the TIFICATION REQUIREMENTS RE- the intelligence community in connection Director of National Intelligence shall sub- GARDING THE AUTHORIZED DISCLO- with any intelligence community program mit to the congressional intelligence com- SURE OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE. was successfully exfiltrated from a network mittees a report on the extent to which the Section 504 of the Intelligence Authoriza- or information system of such contractor intelligence community has implemented tion Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law and, if so, what information was exfiltrated; the recommendations of the Inspector Gen- 112–277; 126 Stat. 2477) is amended by striking and eral of the Intelligence Community con- subsection (e).

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REPEAL OR MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN (C) by redesignating paragraphs (1) (2) in section 12— REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. through (5) as subsections (a) through (e), re- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘or the (a) REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.— spectively; Federal Cochairpersons of the Commissions (1) THREAT OF ATTACK ON THE UNITED (D) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated)— established under section 15301 of title 40, STATES USING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUC- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) United States Code;’’ and inserting ‘‘the Fed- TION.—Section 114 of the National Security through (C) as paragraphs (1) through (3), re- eral Cochairpersons of the Commissions es- Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3050) is amended by spectively; and tablished under section 15301 of title 40, striking subsection (b). (ii) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated)— United States Code; the Director of the Na- (2) TREATY ON CONVENTIONAL ARMED FORCES (I) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as tional Security Agency;’’; and IN EUROPE.—Section 2(5)(E) of the Senate res- subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘or the olution advising and consenting to ratifica- (II) in the matter preceding subparagraph Commissions established under section 15301 tion of the Document Agreed Among the (A) (as so redesignated), by striking ‘‘clauses of title 40, United States Code,’’ and insert- States Parties to the Treaty on Conven- (i) and (ii)’’ and inserting ‘‘subparagraphs (A) ing ‘‘the Commissions established under sec- tional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) of No- and (B)’’; tion 15301 of title 40, United States Code, the vember 19, 1990, adopted at Vienna May 31, (E) in subsection (d) (as redesignated by National Security Agency,’’. 1996 (Treaty Doc. 105-5) (commonly referred subparagraph (C) of this paragraph), by SEC. 403. EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICABILITY. to as the ‘‘CFE Flank Document’’), 105th striking ‘‘subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise spe- Congress, agreed to May 14, 1997, is repealed. tion’’; and cifically provided, the amendments made by (b) MODIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIRE- (F) in subsection (e) (as redesignated by sections 401 and 402 shall take effect on Octo- MENTS.— subparagraph (C) of this paragraph)— ber 1, 2014, and shall apply upon the earlier (1) INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEES.— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) of— Section 410(b) of the Intelligence Authoriza- through (C) as paragraphs (1) through (3), re- (1) in the case of section 401— tion Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (50 U.S.C. 3309) spectively; and (A) the date of the first nomination by the is amended to read as follows: (ii) by striking ‘‘subsection,’’ and inserting President of an individual to serve as the Di- ‘‘(b) NOTIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF ‘‘section’’; and rector of the National Security Agency that ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The Director of Na- (3) in section 507 (50 U.S.C. 3106)— occurs on or after October 1, 2014; or tional Intelligence and the Director of the (A) in subsection (a)— (B) the date of the cessation of the per- Central Intelligence Agency shall each no- (i) by striking ‘‘(1) The date’’ and inserting formance of the duties of the Director of the tify the congressional intelligence commit- ‘‘The date’’; National Security Agency by the individual tees each time each such Director creates an (ii) by striking ‘‘subsection (c)(1)(A)’’ and performing such duties on October 1, 2014; advisory committee. Each notification shall inserting ‘‘subsection (c)(1)’’; and include— (iii) by striking paragraph (2); and (2) in the case of section 402— ‘‘(1) a description of such advisory com- (iv) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) (A) the date of the first nomination by the mittee, including the subject matter of such through (F) as paragraphs (1) through (6), re- President of an individual to serve as the In- committee; spectively; spector General of the National Security ‘‘(2) a list of members of such advisory (B) in subsection (c)(1)— Agency that occurs on or after October 1, committee; and (i) by striking ‘‘(A) Except’’ and inserting 2014; or ‘‘(3) in the case of an advisory committee ‘‘Except’’; and (B) the date of the cessation of the per- created by the Director of National Intel- (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and formance of the duties of the Inspector Gen- ligence, the reasons for a determination by (C) in subsection (d)(1)— eral of the National Security Agency by the the Director under section 4(b)(3) of the Fed- (i) in subparagraph (A)— individual performing such duties on October eral Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (I) by striking ‘‘subsection (a)(1)’’ and in- 1, 2014. (b) EXCEPTION FOR INITIAL NOMINATIONS.— that an advisory committee cannot comply serting ‘‘subsection (a)’’; and (II) by inserting ‘‘and’’ after ‘‘March 1;’’; Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(A) or (2)(A) of with the requirements of such Act.’’. subsection (a), an individual serving as the (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (2) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION SHARING.— Director of the National Security Agency or (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as Section 102A(g)(4) of the National Security the Inspector General of the National Secu- subparagraph (B). Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(g)(4)) is amended to rity Agency on the date that the President read as follows: TITLE IV—MATTERS RELATING TO ELE- first nominates an individual for such posi- ‘‘(4) The Director of National Intelligence MENTS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMU- tion on or after October 1, 2014, may continue shall, in a timely manner, report to Congress NITY to perform in that position after such date of any statute, regulation, policy, or practice Subtitle A—National Security Agency nomination and until the individual ap- that the Director believes impedes the abil- SEC. 401. APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF pointed to the position, by and with the ad- ity of the Director to fully and effectively THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY. vice and consent of the Senate, assumes the ensure maximum availability of access to in- (a) DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY duties of the position. telligence information within the intel- AGENCY.—Section 2 of the National Security (c) INCUMBENT INSPECTOR GENERAL.—The ligence community consistent with the pro- Agency Act of 1959 (50 U.S.C. 3602) is amend- individual serving as Inspector General of tection of the national security of the United ed— the National Security Agency on the date of States.’’. (1) by inserting ‘‘(b)’’ before ‘‘There’’; and the enactment of this Act shall be eligible to (3) INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY BUSINESS SYS- (2) by inserting before subsection (b), as so be appointed by the President to a new term TEM TRANSFORMATION.—Section 506D(j) of the designated by paragraph (1), the following: of service under section 3 of the Inspector National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. ‘‘(a)(1) There is a Director of the National General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), by and 3100(j)) is amended in the matter preceding Security Agency. with the advice and consent of the Senate. paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘2015’’ and insert- ‘‘(2) The Director of the National Security Subtitle B—National Reconnaissance Office ing ‘‘2014’’. Agency shall be appointed by the President, SEC. 411. APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF (4) ACTIVITIES OF PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIB- by and with the advice and consent of the THE NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE ERTIES OFFICERS.—Section 1062(f)(1) of the In- Senate. OFFICE. telligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention ‘‘(3) The Director of the National Security (a) IN GENERAL.—The National Security Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 2000ee–1(f)(1)) is amend- Agency shall be the head of the National Se- Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended ed in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) curity Agency and shall discharge such func- by adding after section 106 the following: by striking ‘‘quarterly’’ and inserting ‘‘semi- tions and duties as are provided by this Act ‘‘SEC. 106A. DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL RECON- annually’’. or otherwise by law or executive order.’’. NAISSANCE OFFICE. (b) POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSI- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The Na- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is a Director of BILITY.— tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et the National Reconnaissance Office. (1) IN GENERAL.—The President may des- seq.) is amended— ‘‘(b) APPOINTMENT.—The Director of the ignate the Director of the National Security (1) in the table of contents in the first sec- National Reconnaissance Office shall be ap- Agency as a position of importance and re- tion, by striking the item relating to section pointed by the President, by and with the ad- sponsibility under section 601 of title 10, 114 and inserting the following new item: vice and consent of the Senate. United States Code. ‘‘(c) FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES.—The Director ‘‘Sec. 114. Annual report on hiring and re- (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Paragraph (1) shall of the National Reconnaissance Office shall tention of minority employ- take effect on the date of the enactment of be the head of the National Reconnaissance ees.’’; this Act. Office and shall discharge such functions and (2) in section 114 (50 U.S.C. 3050)— SEC. 402. APPOINTMENT OF THE INSPECTOR duties as are provided by this Act or other- (A) by amending the heading to read as fol- GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL SECU- wise by law or executive order.’’. lows: ‘‘ANNUAL REPORT ON HIRING AND RETEN- RITY AGENCY. (b) POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSI- TION OF MINORITY EMPLOYEES’’; The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. BILITY.— (B) by striking ‘‘(a) ANNUAL REPORT ON App.) is amended— (1) IN GENERAL.—The President may des- HIRING AND RETENTION OF MINORITY EMPLOY- (1) in section 8G(a)(2), by striking ‘‘the Na- ignate the Director of the National Recon- EES.—’’; tional Security Agency,’’; and naissance Office as a position of importance

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(5) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘this sec- develops and operates a security plan that is (c) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENT.—The tion’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (a)’’; consistent with standards established by the table of contents in the first section of the (6) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub- Director of National Intelligence for intel- National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 section (g); and ligence community networks; and et seq.) is amended by inserting after the (7) by inserting after subsection (e) the fol- ‘‘(B) each contract awarded by an element item relating to section 106 the following: lowing: of the intelligence community includes pro- ‘‘Sec. 106A. Director of the National Recon- ‘‘(f)(1) The Director may engage in fund- visions requiring the contractor comply with naissance Office.’’. raising in an official capacity for the benefit such plan and such standards; SEC. 412. APPOINTMENT OF THE INSPECTOR of nonprofit organizations that provide sup- ‘‘(2) conduct periodic assessments of each GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL RECON- port to surviving family members of de- security plan required under paragraph (1)(A) NAISSANCE OFFICE. ceased Agency employees or that otherwise to ensure such security plan complies with The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. provide support for the welfare, education, or the requirements of such paragraph; and App.)— recreation of Agency employees, former ‘‘(3) ensure that the insider threat detec- (1) in section 8G(a)(2), as amended by sec- Agency employees, or their family members. tion capabilities and insider threat policies tion 402, is further amended by striking ‘‘the ‘‘(2) In this subsection, the term ‘fund- of the intelligence community apply to fa- National Reconnaissance Office,’’; and raising’ means the raising of funds through cilities of contractors with access to a classi- (2) in section 12, as amended by section 402, the active participation in the promotion, fied network.’’. is further amended— production, or presentation of an event de- (b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendment made (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘or the signed to raise funds and does not include by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to Director of the National Reconnaissance Of- the direct solicitation of money by any other contracts entered into or renewed after the fice;’’ before ‘‘as the case may be;’’; and means.’’. (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘or the date of the enactment of this Act. TITLE V—SECURITY CLEARANCE REFORM National Reconnaissance Office,’’ before ‘‘as SEC. 503. TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS TO SE- SEC. 501. CONTINUOUS EVALUATION AND SHAR- the case may be;’’. CURITY CLEARANCE PROCESSING. ING OF DEROGATORY INFORMATION SEC. 413. EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICABILITY. REGARDING PERSONNEL WITH AC- (a) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of National CESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. Intelligence, in consultation with the Sec- sections 411 and 412 shall take effect on Octo- Section 102A(j) of the National Security ber 1, 2014, and shall apply upon the earlier retary of Defense and the Director of the Of- Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(j)) is amended— of— fice of Personnel Management, shall conduct (1) in the heading, by striking ‘‘SENSITIVE (1) in the case of section 411— an analysis of the relative costs and benefits COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION’’ and inserting (A) the date of the first nomination by the of potential improvements to the process for ‘‘CLASSIFIED INFORMATION’’; President of an individual to serve as the Di- investigating persons who are proposed for (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and rector of the National Reconnaissance Office access to classified information and adjudi- inserting a semicolon; that occurs on or after October 1, 2014; or cating whether such persons satisfy the cri- (3) in paragraph (4), by striking the period (B) the date of the cessation of the per- and inserting a semicolon; and teria for obtaining and retaining access to formance of the duties of the Director of the (4) by adding at the end the following new such information. National Reconnaissance Office by the indi- paragraphs: (b) CONTENTS OF ANALYSIS.—In conducting vidual performing such duties on October 1, ‘‘(5) ensure that the background of each the analysis required by subsection (a), the 2014; and employee or officer of an element of the in- Director of National Intelligence shall evalu- (2) in the case of section 412— telligence community, each contractor to an (A) the date of the first nomination by the ate the costs and benefits associated with— element of the intelligence community, and President of an individual to serve as the In- (1) the elimination of manual processes in each individual employee of such a con- spector General of the National Reconnais- security clearance investigations and adju- tractor who has been determined to be eligi- sance Office that occurs on or after October dications, if possible, and automating and in- ble for access to classified information is 1, 2014; or tegrating the elements of the investigation monitored on a continual basis under stand- (B) the date of the cessation of the per- process, including— ards developed by the Director, including formance of the duties of the Inspector Gen- (A) the clearance application process; with respect to the frequency of evaluation, eral of the National Reconnaissance Office (B) case management; during the period of eligibility of such em- by the individual performing such duties on (C) adjudication management; ployee or officer of an element of the intel- October 1, 2014. (D) investigation methods for the collec- ligence community, such contractor, or such (b) EXCEPTION FOR INITIAL NOMINATIONS.— tion, analysis, storage, retrieval, and trans- Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(A) or (2)(A) of individual employee to such a contractor to fer of data and records; and subsection (a), an individual serving as the determine whether such employee or officer (E) records management for access and eli- Director of the National Reconnaissance Of- of an element of the intelligence community, gibility determinations; fice or the Inspector General of the National such contractor, and such individual em- (2) the elimination or reduction, if pos- Reconnaissance Office on the date that the ployee of such a contractor continues to sible, of the use of databases and information President first nominates an individual for meet the requirements for eligibility for ac- sources that cannot be accessed and proc- such position on or after October 1, 2014, may cess to classified information; and essed automatically electronically, or modi- continue to perform in that position after ‘‘(6) develop procedures to require informa- fication of such databases and information such date of nomination and until the indi- tion sharing between elements of the intel- sources, to enable electronic access and proc- vidual appointed to the position, by and with ligence community concerning potentially essing; the advice and consent of the Senate, as- derogatory security information regarding (3) the use of government-developed and sumes the duties of the position. an employee or officer of an element of the commercial technology for continuous moni- (c) INCUMBENT INSPECTOR GENERAL.—The intelligence community, a contractor to an toring and evaluation of government and individual serving as Inspector General of element of the intelligence community, or commercial data sources that can identify the National Reconnaissance Office on the an individual employee of such a contractor and flag information pertinent to adjudica- date of the enactment of this Act shall be el- that may impact the eligibility of such em- tion guidelines and eligibility determina- igible to be appointed by the President to a ployee or officer of an element of the intel- tions; new term of service under section 3 of the In- ligence community, such contractor, or such (4) the standardization of forms used for spector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), individual employee of such a contractor for routine reporting required of cleared per- by and with the advice and consent of the a security clearance.’’. sonnel (such as travel, foreign contacts, and Senate. SEC. 502. REQUIREMENTS FOR INTELLIGENCE financial disclosures) and use of continuous Subtitle C—Central Intelligence Agency COMMUNITY CONTRACTORS. monitoring technology to access databases SEC. 421. GIFTS, DEVISES, AND BEQUESTS. (a) REQUIREMENTS.—Section 102A of the containing such reportable information to Section 12 of the Central Intelligence National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024) independently obtain and analyze reportable Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3512) is amend- is amended by adding at the end the fol- data and events; ed— lowing new subsection: (5) the establishment of an authoritative (1) by striking the section heading and in- ‘‘(x) REQUIREMENTS FOR INTELLIGENCE COM- central repository of personnel security inserting ‘‘GIFTS, DEVISES, AND BEQUESTS’’; MUNITY CONTRACTORS.—The Director of Na- formation that is accessible electronically at (2) in subsection (a)(2)— tional Intelligence, in consultation with the multiple levels of classification and elimi- (A) by inserting ‘‘by the Director as a gift head of each department of the Federal Gov- nates technical barriers to rapid access to in- to the Agency’’ after ‘‘accepted’’; and ernment that contains an element of the information necessary for eligibility deter- (B) by striking ‘‘this section’’ and insert- telligence community and the Director of minations and reciprocal recognition there- ing ‘‘this subsection’’; the Central Intelligence Agency, shall— of;

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(6) using digitally processed fingerprints, (c) PERIODIC REINVESTIGATIONS DEFINED.— ignated by the Director of National Intel- as a substitute for ink or paper prints, to re- In this section, the term ‘‘periodic reinves- ligence for such purpose), the Inspector Gen- duce error rates and improve portability of tigations’’ has the meaning given that term eral of the Intelligence Community, the head data; in section 3001(a) of the Intelligence Reform of the employing agency (or an employee (7) expanding the use of technology to im- and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 designated by the head of that agency for prove an applicant’s ability to discover the U.S.C. 3341(a)). such purpose), the appropriate inspector gen- status of a pending security clearance appli- SEC. 506. APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- eral of the employing agency, a congres- cation or reinvestigation; and GRESS DEFINED. sional intelligence committee, or a member (8) using government and publicly avail- In this title, the term ‘‘appropriate com- of a congressional intelligence committee, able commercial data sources, including so- mittees of Congress’’ means— which the employee reasonably believes evi- cial media, that provide independent infor- (1) the congressional intelligence commit- dences— mation pertinent to adjudication guidelines tees; ‘‘(1) a violation of any Federal law, rule, or to improve quality and timeliness, and re- (2) the Committee on Armed Services and regulation; or duce costs, of investigations and reinvestiga- the Committee on Homeland Security and ‘‘(2) mismanagement, a gross waste of tions. Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 6 (3) the Committee on Armed Services and and specific danger to public health or safe- months after the date of the enactment of the Committee on Homeland Security of the ty. this Act, the Director of National Intel- House of Representatives. ‘‘(c) ENFORCEMENT.—The President shall ligence shall submit to the appropriate com- TITLE VI—INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY provide for the enforcement of this section. mittees of Congress a report on the analysis WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS ‘‘(d) EXISTING RIGHTS PRESERVED.—Noth- required by subsection (a). ing in this section shall be construed to— SEC. 601. PROTECTION OF INTELLIGENCE COM- SEC. 504. REPORT ON RECIPROCITY OF SECURITY MUNITY WHISTLEBLOWERS. ‘‘(1) preempt or preclude any employee, or CLEARANCES. applicant for employment, at the Federal The head of the entity selected pursuant to (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XI of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3231 et seq.) is Bureau of Investigation from exercising section 3001(b) of the Intelligence Reform rights provided under any other law, rule, or and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 amended by adding at the end the following new section: regulation, including section 2303 of title 5, U.S.C. 3341(b)) shall submit to the appro- United States Code; or ‘‘SEC. 1104. PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICES priate committees of Congress a report each ‘‘(2) repeal section 2303 of title 5, United year through 2017 that describes for the pre- IN THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY. ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: States Code.’’. ceding year— (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENT.—The ‘‘(1) AGENCY.—The term ‘agency’ means an (1) the periods of time required by author- table of contents in the first section of the ized adjudicative agencies for accepting executive department or independent establishment, as defined under sections 101 and National Security Act of 1947 is amended by background investigations and determina- adding at the end the following new item: tions completed by an authorized investiga- 104 of title 5, United States Code, that con- tive entity or authorized adjudicative agen- tains an intelligence community element, ‘‘Sec. 1104. Prohibited personnel practices in cy; except the Federal Bureau of Investigation. the intelligence community.’’. (2) the total number of cases in which a ‘‘(2) COVERED INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY ELE- SEC. 602. REVIEW OF SECURITY CLEARANCE OR background investigation or determination MENT.—The term ‘covered intelligence com- ACCESS DETERMINATIONS. completed by an authorized investigative en- munity element’— (a) GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY.— tity or authorized adjudicative agency is ac- ‘‘(A) means— (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 3001(b) of the In- cepted by another agency; ‘‘(i) the Central Intelligence Agency, the telligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention (3) the total number of cases in which a Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3341(b)) is amended— background investigation or determination Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the National (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), completed by an authorized investigative en- Security Agency, the Office of the Director by striking ‘‘Not’’ and inserting ‘‘Except as tity or authorized adjudicative agency is not of National Intelligence, and the National otherwise provided, not’’; accepted by another agency; and Reconnaissance Office; and (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘and’’ (4) such other information or recommenda- ‘‘(ii) any executive agency or unit thereof after the semicolon; tions as the head of the entity selected pur- determined by the President under section (C) in paragraph (6), by striking the period suant to such section 3001(b) considers appro- 2302(a)(2)(C)(ii) of title 5, United States Code, at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and priate. to have as its principal function the conduct (D) by inserting after paragraph (6) the fol- SEC. 505. IMPROVING THE PERIODIC REINVES- of foreign intelligence or counterintelligence lowing: TIGATION PROCESS. activities; and ‘‘(7) not later than 180 days after the date (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days ‘‘(B) does not include the Federal Bureau of the enactment of the Intelligence Author- after the date of the enactment of this Act, of Investigation. ization Act for Fiscal Year 2014— and annually thereafter until December 31, ‘‘(3) PERSONNEL ACTION.—The term ‘per- ‘‘(A) developing policies and procedures 2017, the Director of National Intelligence, in sonnel action’ means, with respect to an em- that permit, to the extent practicable, indi- consultation with the Secretary of Defense ployee in a position in a covered intelligence viduals to appeal a determination to suspend and the Director of the Office of Personnel community element (other than a position or revoke a security clearance or access to Management, shall transmit to the appro- excepted from the competitive service due to classified information and to retain their priate committees of Congress a strategic its confidential, policy-determining, policy- government employment status while such plan for updating the process for periodic re- making, or policy-advocating character)— challenge is pending; and investigations consistent with a continuous ‘‘(A) an appointment; ‘‘(B) developing and implementing uniform evaluation program. ‘‘(B) a promotion; and consistent policies and procedures to en- (b) CONTENTS.—The plan required by sub- ‘‘(C) a disciplinary or corrective action; sure proper protections during the process section (a) shall include— ‘‘(D) a detail, transfer, or reassignment; for denying, suspending, or revoking a secu- (1) an analysis of the costs and benefits as- ‘‘(E) a demotion, suspension, or termi- rity clearance or access to classified infor- sociated with conducting periodic reinves- nation; mation, including the ability to appeal such tigations; ‘‘(F) a reinstatement or restoration; a denial, suspension, or revocation, except (2) an analysis of the costs and benefits as- ‘‘(G) a performance evaluation; that there shall be no appeal of an agency’s sociated with replacing some or all periodic ‘‘(H) a decision concerning pay, benefits, or suspension of a security clearance or access reinvestigations with a program of contin- awards; determination for purposes of conducting an uous evaluation; ‘‘(I) a decision concerning education or investigation, if that suspension lasts no (3) a determination of how many risk-based training if such education or training may longer than 1 year or the head of the agency and ad hoc periodic reinvestigations are nec- reasonably be expected to lead to an appoint- or a designee of the head of the agency cer- essary on an annual basis for each compo- ment, promotion, or performance evaluation; tifies that a longer suspension is needed be- nent of the Federal Government with em- or fore a final decision on denial or revocation ployees with security clearances; ‘‘(J) any other significant change in duties, to prevent imminent harm to the national (4) an analysis of the potential benefits of responsibilities, or working conditions. security.’’. expanding the Government’s use of contin- ‘‘(b) IN GENERAL.—Any employee of an (2) REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF POLICIES AND uous evaluation tools as a means of improv- agency who has authority to take, direct PROCEDURES.—The policies and procedures ing the effectiveness and efficiency of proce- others to take, recommend, or approve any for appeal developed under paragraph (7) of dures for confirming the eligibility of per- personnel action, shall not, with respect to section 3001(b) of the Intelligence Reform sonnel for continued access to classified in- such authority, take or fail to take a per- and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, as formation; and sonnel action with respect to any employee added by subsection (a), shall provide for the (5) an analysis of how many personnel with of a covered intelligence community element Inspector General of the Intelligence Com- out-of-scope background investigations are as a reprisal for a lawful disclosure of infor- munity, or the inspector general of the em- employed by, or contracted or detailed to, mation by the employee to the Director of ploying agency, to conduct fact-finding and each element of the intelligence community. 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the agency head within 180 days unless the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A disclosure shall not be ‘‘(C) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.—Con- employee and the agency agree to an exten- excluded from paragraph (1) because— sistent with the protection of sources and sion or the investigating inspector general ‘‘(i) the disclosure was made to a person, methods, at the time the Director of Na- determines in writing that a greater period including a supervisor, who participated in tional Intelligence issues an order regarding of time is required. To the fullest extent pos- an activity that the employee reasonably be- an appeal pursuant to the policies and proce- sible, such fact-finding shall include an op- lieved to be covered by paragraph (1)(A)(ii); dures established by this paragraph, the Di- portunity for the employee to present rel- ‘‘(ii) the disclosure revealed information rector of National Intelligence shall notify evant evidence such as witness testimony. that had been previously disclosed; the congressional intelligence committees. (b) RETALIATORY REVOCATION OF SECURITY ‘‘(iii) the disclosure was not made in writ- ‘‘(6) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Nothing in this sec- CLEARANCES AND ACCESS DETERMINATIONS.— ing; tion shall be construed to permit or require Section 3001 of the Intelligence Reform and ‘‘(iv) the disclosure was made while the judicial review of any— Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. employee was off duty; or ‘‘(A) agency action under this section; or 3341) is amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘(v) of the amount of time which has ‘‘(B) action of the appellate review proce- lowing: passed since the occurrence of the events de- dures established under paragraph (5). scribed in the disclosure. ‘‘(j) RETALIATORY REVOCATION OF SECURITY ‘‘(7) PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION.—Nothing in ‘‘(B) REPRISALS.—If a disclosure is made CLEARANCES AND ACCESS DETERMINATIONS.— this section shall be construed to permit, au- during the normal course of duties of an em- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Agency personnel with thorize, or require a private cause of action ployee, the disclosure shall not be excluded authority over personnel security clearance to challenge the merits of a security clear- from paragraph (1) if any employee who has or access determinations shall not take or ance determination.’’. authority to take, direct others to take, rec- fail to take, or threaten to take or fail to (c) ACCESS DETERMINATION DEFINED.—Sec- ommend, or approve any personnel action take, any action with respect to any employ- tion 3001(a) of the Intelligence Reform and with respect to the employee making the dis- ee’s security clearance or access determina- Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. closure, took, failed to take, or threatened tion in retaliation for— 3341(a)) is amended by adding at the end the to take or fail to take a personnel action ‘‘(A) any lawful disclosure of information following: with respect to that employee in reprisal for ‘‘(9) ACCESS DETERMINATION.—The term ‘ac- to the Director of National Intelligence (or the disclosure. an employee designated by the Director of cess determination’ means the determina- ‘‘(4) AGENCY ADJUDICATION.— National Intelligence for such purpose) or tion regarding whether an employee— ‘‘(A) REMEDIAL PROCEDURE.—An employee the head of the employing agency (or em- ‘‘(A) is eligible for access to classified in- or former employee who believes that he or formation in accordance with Executive ployee designated by the head of that agency she has been subjected to a reprisal prohib- for such purpose) by an employee that the Order 12968 (60 Fed. Reg. 40245; relating to ac- ited by paragraph (1) may, within 90 days cess to classified information), or any suc- employee reasonably believes evidences— after the issuance of notice of such decision, ‘‘(i) a violation of any Federal law, rule, or cessor thereto, and Executive Order 10865 (25 appeal that decision within the agency of Fed. Reg. 1583; relating to safeguarding clas- regulation; or that employee or former employee through ‘‘(ii) gross mismanagement, a gross waste sified information with industry), or any proceedings authorized by subsection (b)(7), successor thereto; and of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substan- except that there shall be no appeal of an ‘‘(B) possesses a need to know under such tial and specific danger to public health or agency’s suspension of a security clearance an Order.’’. safety; or access determination for purposes of con- (d) EXISTING RIGHTS PRESERVED.—Nothing ‘‘(B) any lawful disclosure to the Inspector ducting an investigation, if that suspension in this section or the amendments made by General of an agency or another employee lasts not longer than 1 year (or a longer pe- this section shall be construed to preempt, designated by the head of the agency to re- riod in accordance with a certification made preclude, or otherwise prevent an individual ceive such disclosures, of information which under subsection (b)(7)). from exercising rights, remedies, or avenues the employee reasonably believes evi- ‘‘(B) CORRECTIVE ACTION.—If, in the course of redress currently provided under any dences— of proceedings authorized under subpara- other law, regulation, or rule. ‘‘(i) a violation of any Federal law, rule, or graph (A), it is determined that the adverse ULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in regulation; or security clearance or access determination (e) R ‘‘(ii) gross mismanagement, a gross waste violated paragraph (1), the agency shall take section 3001 of the Intelligence Reform and of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substan- specific corrective action to return the em- Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. tial and specific danger to public health or ployee or former employee, as nearly as 3341), as amended by this title, shall be con- safety; practicable and reasonable, to the position strued to require the repeal or replacement ‘‘(C) any lawful disclosure that complies such employee or former employee would of agency appeal procedures implementing with— have held had the violation not occurred. Executive Order 12968 (60 Fed. Reg. 40245; re- ‘‘(i) subsections (a)(1), (d), and (h) of sec- Such corrective action may include back pay lating to access to classified information), or tion 8H of the Inspector General Act of 1978 and related benefits, travel expenses, and any successor thereto, and Executive Order (5 U.S.C. App.); compensatory damages not to exceed 10865 (25 Fed. Reg. 1583; relating to safe- ‘‘(ii) subparagraphs (A), (D), and (H) of sec- $300,000. guarding classified information with indus- tion 17(d)(5) of the Central Intelligence Agen- ‘‘(C) CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.—In deter- try), or any successor thereto, that meet the cy Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3517(d)(5)); or mining whether the adverse security clear- requirements of paragraph (7) of section ‘‘(iii) subparagraphs (A), (D), and (I) of sec- ance or access determination violated para- 3001(b) of such Act, as added by this section. tion 103H(k)(5) of the National Security Act graph (1), the agency shall find that para- SEC. 603. REVISIONS OF OTHER LAWS. of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3033(k)(5)); and graph (1) was violated if a disclosure de- (a) INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978.—Sec- ‘‘(D) if the actions do not result in the em- scribed in paragraph (1) was a contributing tion 8H of the Inspector General Act of 1978 ployee or applicant unlawfully disclosing in- factor in the adverse security clearance or (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— formation specifically required by Executive access determination taken against the indi- (1) in subsection (b)— order to be kept classified in the interest of vidual, unless the agency demonstrates by a (A) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(b)’’; and national defense or the conduct of foreign af- preponderance of the evidence that it would (B) by adding at the end the following: fairs, any lawful disclosure in conjunction have taken the same action in the absence of ‘‘(2) If the head of an establishment deter- with— such disclosure, giving the utmost deference mines that a complaint or information ‘‘(i) the exercise of any appeal, complaint, to the agency’s assessment of the particular transmitted under paragraph (1) would cre- or grievance right granted by any law, rule, threat to the national security interests of ate a conflict of interest for the head of the or regulation; the United States in the instant matter. establishment, the head of the establishment ‘‘(ii) testimony for or otherwise lawfully ‘‘(5) APPELLATE REVIEW OF SECURITY CLEAR- shall return the complaint or information to assisting any individual in the exercise of ANCE ACCESS DETERMINATIONS BY DIRECTOR OF the Inspector General with that determina- any right referred to in clause (i); or NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.— tion and the Inspector General shall make ‘‘(iii) cooperation with or disclosing infor- ‘‘(A) APPEAL.—Within 60 days after receiv- the transmission to the Director of National mation to the Inspector General of an agen- ing notice of an adverse final agency deter- Intelligence and, if the establishment is cy, in accordance with applicable provisions mination under a proceeding under para- within the Department of Defense, to the of law in connection with an audit, inspec- graph (4), an employee or former employee Secretary of Defense. In such a case, the re- tion, or investigation conducted by the In- may appeal that determination in accord- quirements of this section for the head of the spector General. ance with the procedures established under establishment apply to each recipient of the ‘‘(2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Consistent subparagraph (B). Inspector General’s transmission.’’; with the protection of sources and methods, ‘‘(B) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.—The Di- (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as sub- nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed rector of National Intelligence, in consulta- section (i); and to authorize the withholding of information tion with the Attorney General and the Sec- (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the fol- from Congress or the taking of any personnel retary of Defense, shall develop and imple- lowing: action against an employee who lawfully dis- ment policies and procedures for adjudi- ‘‘(h) An individual who has submitted a closes information to Congress. cating the appeals authorized by subpara- complaint or information to an Inspector ‘‘(3) DISCLOSURES.— graph (A). General under this section may notify any

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LIFE PROGRAM OR VETERAN’S ligence of the Senate, or a staff member of (d) NONAPPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN TERMI- HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS FROM THE MEDICAL DEVICE EXCISE TAX. either such Committee, of the fact that such NATIONS.—Section 1104 of the National Secu- rity Act of 1947, as added by section 601 of (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section individual has made a submission to that 4191(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 particular Inspector General, and of the date this Act, and section 3001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 is amended— on which such submission was made.’’. (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ (b) CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.—Sec- (50 U.S.C. 3341), as amended by section 602 of this Act, shall not apply if— at the end, tion 17(d)(5) of the Central Intelligence Agen- (2) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as cy Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3517(d)(5)) is amend- (1) the affected employee is concurrently terminated under— subparagraph (E), and ed— (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) section 1609 of title 10, United States following new subparagraph: (A) by inserting ‘‘(i)’’ after ‘‘(B)’’; and Code; ‘‘(D) any medical device which is sold to (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) the authority of the Director of Na- individuals covered under the TRICARE for ‘‘(ii) If the Director determines that a com- tional Intelligence under section 102A(m) of Life program or the veteran’s health care plaint or information transmitted under the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. program under chapter 17 of title 38, United paragraph (1) would create a conflict of in- 3024(m)), if the Director determines that the States Code, any portion of the cost of which terest for the Director, the Director shall re- termination is in the interest of the United is paid or reimbursed under either such pro- turn the complaint or information to the In- States; gram, and’’. spector General with that determination and (C) the authority of the Director of the (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments the Inspector General shall make the trans- Central Intelligence Agency under section 104A(e) of the National Security Act of 1947 made by this section shall apply to sales mission to the Director of National Intel- after the date of the enactment of this Act. ligence. In such a case, the requirements of (50 U.S.C. 3036(e)), if the Director determines this subsection for the Director of the Cen- that the termination is in the interest of the f tral Intelligence Agency apply to the Direc- United States; or (D) section 7532 of title 5, United States AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO tor of National Intelligence’’; and MEET (2) by adding at the end the following: Code, if the head of the agency determines ‘‘(H) An individual who has submitted a that the termination is in the interest of the COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND complaint or information to the Inspector United States; and TRANSPORTATION General under this section may notify any (2) not later than 30 days after such termi- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask member of the Permanent Select Committee nation, the head of the agency that em- unanimous consent that the Com- on Intelligence of the House of Representa- ployed the affected employee notifies the mittee on Commerce, Science, and tives or the Select Committee on Intel- congressional intelligence committees of the termination. Transportation be authorized to meet ligence of the Senate, or a staff member of during the session of the Senate on TITLE VII—TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS either such Committee, of the fact that such June 11, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. in room SR– individual has made a submission to the In- SEC. 701. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CEN- spector General, and of the date on which TRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY ACT 253 of the Russell Senate Office Build- such submission was made.’’. OF 1949. ing. (c) NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 1947.—Sec- Section 21 of the Central Intelligence The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion 103H(k)(5) of the National Security Act Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3521) is amend- objection, it is so ordered. of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3033(k)(5)) is amended by ed— COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS adding at the end the following: (1) in subsection (b)(1)(D), by striking ‘‘sec- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(I) An individual who has submitted a tion (a)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (a)’’; and unanimous consent that the Com- complaint or information to the Inspector (2) in subsection (c)(2)(E), by striking ‘‘pro- General under this section may notify any vider.’’ and inserting ‘‘provider’’. mittee on Foreign Relations be author- member of either of the congressional intel- SEC. 702. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE NA- ized to meet during the session of the ligence committees, or a staff member of ei- TIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 1947 RE- Senate on June 11, 2014, at 11 a.m. ther of such committees, of the fact that LATING TO THE PAST ELIMINATION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without such individual has made a submission to the OF CERTAIN POSITIONS. objection, it is so ordered. Section 101(a) of the National Security Act Inspector General, and of the date on which COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS such submission was made.’’. of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking the semi- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask SEC. 604. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; NON- unanimous consent that the Com- APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN TERMI- colon and inserting ‘‘; and’’; NATIONS. (2) by striking paragraphs (6) and (7); mittee on Foreign Relations be author- (a) COVERED INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY ELE- (3) by redesignating paragraph (8) as para- ized to meet during the session of the MENT DEFINED.—In this section, the term graph (6); and Senate on June 11, 2014, at 5:15 p.m. to ‘‘covered intelligence community element’’— (4) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated), by hold a hearing entitled ‘‘CLOSED/TS/ (1) means— striking ‘‘the Chairman of the Munitions SCI: The Situation in Ukraine.’’ (A) the Central Intelligence Agency, the Board, and the Chairman of the Research The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Defense Intelligence Agency, the National and Development Board,’’. objection, it is so ordered. Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the National SEC. 703. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE IN- TELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND Security Agency, the Office of the Director GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS of National Intelligence, and the National FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013. (a) AMENDMENTS.—Section 506 of the Intel- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask Reconnaissance Office; and ligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (B) any executive agency or unit thereof unanimous consent that the Com- 2013 (Public Law 112–277; 126 Stat. 2478) is determined by the President under section mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- amended— 2302(a)(2)(C)(ii) of title 5, United States Code, ernmental Affairs be authorized to (1) by striking ‘‘Section 606(5)’’ and insert- to have as its principal function the conduct meet during the session of the Senate ing ‘‘Paragraph (5) of section 605’’; and of foreign intelligence or counterintelligence (2) by inserting ‘‘, as redesignated by sec- on June 11, 2014, at 10 a.m. activities; and tion 310(a)(4)(B) of this Act,’’ before ‘‘is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) does not include the Federal Bureau of amended’’. objection, it is so ordered. Investigation. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS (b) REGULATIONS.—In consultation with the made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask Secretary of Defense, the Director of Na- included in the enactment of the Intelligence tional Intelligence shall develop policies and unanimous consent that the Com- Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub- mittee on Indian Affairs be authorized procedures to ensure that a personnel action lic Law 112–277). shall not be taken against an employee of a to meet during the session of the Sen- covered intelligence community element as SA 3239. Mr. HATCH submitted an ate on June 11, 2014, in room SD–628 of a reprisal for any disclosure of information amendment intended to be proposed by the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at described in 1104 of the National Security him to the bill S. 2450, to improve the 2:30 p.m. Act of 1947, as added by section 601 of this access of veterans to medical services The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Act. objection, it is so ordered. (c) REPORT ON THE STATUS OF IMPLEMENTA- from the Department of Veterans Af- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TION OF REGULATIONS.—Not later than 2 fairs, and for other purposes; which was years after the date of the enactment of this ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask Act, the Director of National Intelligence At the appropriate place, insert the fol- unanimous consent that the Com- shall submit a report on the status of the im- lowing: mittee on the Judiciary be authorized

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE CONSTITUTION, CIVIL f The resolution (S. Res. 472) was RIGHTS, AND HUMAN RIGHTS CLARIFYING RESPONSIBILITY OF agreed to. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask SENATE COMMITTEES The preamble was agreed to. unanimous consent that the Com- (The resolution, with its preamble, is mittee on the Judiciary, Sub- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I further printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- committee on the Constitution, Civil ask unanimous consent that S. Res. mitted Resolutions.’’) Rights, and Human Rights be author- 470, which is at the desk, be placed on ized to meet during the session of the the calendar and that upon the enact- f Senate, on June 11, 2014, at 4 p.m., in ment into law of the language of title room SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Of- IV of S. 1681, as amended, the Senate ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 12, fice Building. proceed to the consideration of the res- 2014 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without olution; that the resolution be agreed Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- objection, it is so ordered. to and the motions to reconsider be imous consent that when the Senate f considered made and laid upon the completes its business today, it ad- table, with no intervening action or de- journ until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- bate. 12, 2014; that following the prayer and MENT—EXECUTIVE NOMINA- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pledge, the morning hour be deemed TIONS objection, it is so ordered. expired, the Journal of proceedings be Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- f approved to date, and the time for the imous consent that on Thursday—that HONORING FORMER PRESIDENT two leaders be reserved for their use is tomorrow—June 12, at 1l:30 a.m., the later in the day; that following any Senate proceed to executive session GEORGE H.W. BUSH AND BAR- BARA BUSH leader remarks, the Senate be in a pe- and consideration of Calendar No. 523, riod of morning business until 11:30 under the previous order; further, that Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- a.m., with Senators permitted to speak following the disposition of that nomi- imous consent that the Senate proceed therein for up to 10 minutes each, with nation, the Senate proceed to consider- to the consideration of S. Res. 471. the time equally divided and controlled ation and vote on Calendar Nos. 710, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The between the two leaders or their des- 782, and 776; further, that if any nomi- clerk will report the resolution by ignees, with the Republicans control- nation is confirmed, the motions to re- title. ling the first 30 minutes and the major- The assistant legislative clerk read consider be considered made and laid ity controlling the next 30 minutes; as follows: upon the table, with no intervening ac- and that at 11:30 a.m., the Senate pro- tion or debate; that no further motions A resolution (S. Res. 471) honoring former ceed to executive session to consider President George H.W. Bush on the occasion be in order to the nominations; that Calendar No. 523, as provided for under any statements related to the nomina- of his 90th birthday and Barbara Bush on the occasion of her 89th birthday and extending the previous order; further, that upon tions be printed in the RECORD; and the best wishes of the Senate to former disposition of the Batta nomination, that the President be immediately no- President Bush and Mrs. Bush. the Senate resume legislative session tified of the Senate’s action. There being no objection, the Senate and be in a period of morning business The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without proceeded to consider the resolution. until 1:45 p.m., with Senators per- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- mitted to speak therein for up to 10 f imous consent that the resolution be minutes each, with the time equally di- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, vided and controlled between the two ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 and the motions to reconsider be laid leaders or their designees; that at 1:45 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- upon the table, with no intervening ac- session to consider Calendar No. 769, as imous consent that the Senate proceed tion or debate. provided for under the previous order; to Calendar No. 244, S. 1681. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection, it is so ordered. finally, upon disposition of the Fischer clerk will report the bill by title. The resolution (S. Res. 471) was nomination, the Senate resume legisla- The assistant legislative clerk read agreed to. tive session. as follows: The preamble was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. A bill (S. 1681) to authorize appropriations (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- for fiscal year 2014 for intelligence and intel- f ligence-related activities of the United mitted Resolutions.’’) States Government and the Office of the Di- f PROGRAM rector of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Dis- HONORING DR. JAMES Mr. REID. Mr. President, there will ability System, and for other purposes. SCHLESINGER be a series of votes at noon tomorrow There being no objection, the Senate Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- and another series at 1:45 p.m. tomor- proceeded to consider the bill. imous consent that the Senate proceed row. Mr. REID. I further ask unanimous to the consideration S. Res. 472. consent that the substitute amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f ment, which is at the desk, be agreed clerk will report the resolution by ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. to; that the bill, as amended, be read a title. TOMORROW third time and the Senate proceed to The assistant legislative clerk read vote on passage of the bill, as amended. as follows: Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without A resolution (S. Res. 472) honoring Dr. no further business to come before the objection, it is so ordered. James Schlesinger, former Secretary of De- Senate, I ask unanimous consent that The amendment (No. 3238) in the na- fense, Secretary of Energy, and Director of it adjourn under the previous order. ture of a substitute was agreed to. Central Intelligence. There being no objection, the Senate, (The amendment is printed in today’s There being no objection, the Senate at 7:01 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) proceeded to consider the resolution. June 12, 2014, at 9:30 a.m.

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PROTECTING OUR OCEANS Russian River. Mr. Butler also helped build a cerns and look forward to continuing working strong conservation partnership with the through the House Natural Resources Com- HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE Sonoma County Water Agency resulting in di- mittee to address them during reauthorization OF WASHINGTON rect conservation benefits on-the-ground. of Magnuson-Stevens. I do not believe that Mr. Butler’s leadership and expertise have this amendment is the right approach to solv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES greatly benefitted NOAA and USFWS and will ing fishery management problems, nor is it Wednesday, June 11, 2014 have lasting impacts on our ecosystem and good for the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today natural resources for years to come. Please therefore opposed to the amendment. during Capitol Hill Ocean Week to highlight join me in expressing deep appreciation to f the critical role our oceans play in our lives, Dick Butler for his long and impressive career our economy, and for so many marine spe- and his exceptional record of service to our HONORING BARBARA KELLEHER cies. community. FITZGERALD In 2012, the Pacific Region’s seafood indus- f try generated $7.5 billion in sales for Wash- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS OPPOSITION TO H. AMDT. 757 TO ington state while seafood processors and OF NEW YORK H.R. 4660, COMMERCE, JUSTICE, dealers accounted for 16,000 jobs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGEN- The Magnuson Stevens Act, the law which Wednesday, June 11, 2014 governs sound stewardship and management CIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2015 of our fisheries is due for reauthorization. Un- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to fortunately, the reauthorization bill moving HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN recognize the service and dedication of Mrs. through the House would take us backwards OF VIRGINIA Barbara Kelleher Fitzgerald, who is being hon- at a critical time. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ored as an integral part of the community at The bill would roll back a number of con- the 6th Annual Mount Mercy Academy 5K in Wednesday, June 11, 2014 servation provisions at the expense of numer- Buffalo, New York. ous efforts to increase fish populations. In fact, Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Barbara is a Mount Mercy alumna from the the bill would allow overfishing on already de- opposition to the amendment offered by my class of 1978, and has since been completely pleted populations. In my district, a commer- colleague and friend from Florida. committed to several volunteer event commit- cial fishery disaster declaration was made for First, I want to commend the gentleman tees at Mount Mercy Academy and has served the Fraser River sockeye salmon fishery this from Florida for his tireless efforts on behalf of on the Mount Mercy Academy Alumnae year. Our tribes have been good stewards of his constituents. I recognize and appreciate Board. the fishery, but due to a changing climate be- the challenges many of his constituents are As a teacher for over 30 years she has yond their control, fish populations are de- having with the Gulf of Mexico Council and the touched the lives of many. She began her ca- creasing. mismanagement issues plaguing the Red reer at St. Thomas Aquinas school. For the This bill does not address our changing cli- Snapper fishery. past 22 years she has worked as a Pre-K and mate, such as the increasing acidification of As a member of the authorizing committee Kindergarten teacher at Hamlin Park School our oceans. I urge my colleagues to instead and someone who has spent decades dealing #74. The dedication she shows to the children pursue policies that will preserve our oceans with fisheries issues, I am concerned about she serves is unmatched. for generations to come. the implications of this amendment to fisher- Among her many community action roles, f men in my district and in the Commonwealth Barbara has been the president of the Mercy of Virginia. The Virginia Waterman’s Associa- League of Mercy Hospital, the St. Thomas HONORING MR. DICK BUTLER tion has contacted me to express their opposi- Aquinas Home School Association, Bishop tion to this amendment, which would limit fu- Timon St. Jude Parent Guild, Mount Mercy HON. JARED HUFFMAN ture catch share programs. Fishing has always Academy Parent Guild, and continues to be OF CALIFORNIA been a key component of Virginia’s economy, an active member of the Notre Dame Acad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the health of the resource is vital to its fu- emy Parent Guild and Sports Committee. Bar- ture. There are enormous benefits to the prop- bara has volunteered as a coach for St. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 er management of fisheries. Thomas Aquinas and Notre Dame Academy Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- Fisheries management, however, is a com- as well as the South Buffalo Soccer Associa- ure to recognize Richard (Dick) Butler on the plex issue. It requires good science. It requires tion. occasion of his retirement celebration on June good analytics. And, more importantly, it re- In addition to these great works, Barbara is 5, 2014, after a long and distinguished career quires good management tools. Catch shares a founding member of the Women’s Conclave, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric can be a useful management tool, and they a discussion group in the local community de- Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Fish and have proven to be an effective management signed to empower women to handle their Wildlife Service (USFWS). program in many fisheries, including striped unique challenges of life. Early in his service with NOAA, Dick spent bass, surf clam, quahog, golden tilefish, and Amid her involvement in these influential several years as a tuna-porpoise observer and scallop. Additionally, in Virginia there is inter- leadership positions, Barbara identifies her under difficult working conditions he and his est in new catch shares for tautog and blue children as her greatest accomplishment. fellow observers brought back new information crab. Their family—Barbara, Barry, Barry Jr., Kevin, about the magnitude of dolphin mortality, set- But the decisions over whether to use them and Mary Kate—resides in South Buffalo. ting the stage for profound changes in fishing are best left to the regional fishery manage- Barb credits her commitment to community practices management of incidental marine ment councils, which were established by service to the example set by her parents, mammal take. Congress for this very purpose. The partici- Patrick and Barb Massett Kelleher and her While serving as the North Coast Branch pants on those regional fishery management late aunt Sister Mary Annunciata Kelleher. Chief, Mr. Butler led several notable efforts councils have extensive knowledge of their Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing me a such as addressing gravel mining in the Rus- local fisheries and are better equipped than few moments to recognize the incredible leg- sian River, and he would go on to play an im- Congress to make decisions on what manage- acy of Barbara Kelleher Fitzgerald. I am in- portant role in the development of the Russian ment regimes to use in their regions. spired by her boundless capacity to give of River Biological Opinion, leading to the suc- I understand the concerns of my colleagues herself to the community and to her family. I cessful establishment of Warm Spring hatch- about the way some fisheries are managed in ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mrs. ery and other key conservation actions in the the United States. I share some of those con- Kelleher Fitzgerald for her years of service to

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:19 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11JN8.001 E11JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 11, 2014 the Western New York community and wishing HONORING RABBI AVI AND TOBY PERSONAL EXPLANATION her and her family the best in all of their future WEISS endeavors. HON. PETER WELCH OF VERMONT f HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Wednesday, June 11, 2014 TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I inadvertently LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 277, the Nadler TIONS ACT, 2015 Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Amendment to H.R. 4745. As a strong supporter of this amendment, my intent was to Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, there is a saying vote ‘‘yes.’’ SPEECH OF that ‘‘talent does what it can, while genius f does what it must.’’ The inner strength and HON. TULSI GABBARD spirit which moves Rabbi Avi Weiss and his IN MEMORY OF DON DAVIS AND OF HAWAII wife Toby cannot be contained. The genius of HIS REMARKABLE IMPACT ON their shared vision and commitment to social THE GREATER DETROIT COMMU- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES justice shines brightly and for all to see. NITY Monday, June 9, 2014 Rabbi Weiss’ work isn’t limited to the confines of any city or synagogue, nor has he HON. GARY C. PETERS The House in Committee of the Whole OF MICHIGAN shied away from raising his voice to lift the op- House on the state of the Union had under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consideration the bill (H.R. 4745) making ap- pressed. He says that he is an activist be- propriations for the Departments of Trans- cause he has no other choice; it is something Wednesday, June 11, 2014 portation, Housing and Urban Development, he must simply do. Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I and related agencies for the fiscal year end- I believe that my dear friend responds to the rise today in honor of a great citizen of the ing September 30, 2015, and for other pur- State of Michigan, Mr. Don Davis, a pioneer in poses: calling laid out by his faith. Rabbi Weiss is compelled to act in the service of others and music and business. Mr. Davis passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the age of 75. Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Chair, I rise today in to live by the spirit of tzedakcah. It is reflective strong support of continued funding for the He is survived by his wife, Kiko, and his three in all that he has done and all that he strives Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant. children. to do. In 1921, Congress enacted the Hawaiian A three-time Grammy winner, Don knew It is why his voice will always be heard in Homes Commission Act (HHCA) to help Na- that he had a passion for music at an early tive Hawaiians who, after the overthrow and support of the oppressed. It is why he partici- age and once told the Detroit News, ‘‘The annexation of the Kingdom of Hawaii, were pated in a hunger strike urging the release of music industry chose me. If there is a gene for largely disenfranchised from their traditional Soviet dissident Natan Sharanskcy. It is why music, I had one.’’ Don began his music career as a session homelands. HHCA sought to provide for the he protested for the right of Soviet Jews to musician in the early sixties for Detroit based rehabilitation of the Native Hawaiian people leave their homeland and seek haven else- Motown Records. He played guitar on their through a homesteading program that would where and it is why he denounced horrendous hits, ‘‘Money (That’s What I Want)’’ by Barrett reconnect them with former Crown Lands. acts of genocide in Darfur. Strong, a song that would later be covered by In 1959, the State of Hawaii adopted the Rabbi Weiss founded Yeshivat Chovevei The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The HHCA as a provision of its constitution in ac- Rabbinical School in order to train a new gen- Doors, and ‘‘Bye Bye Baby’’ by Mary Wells, cordance with the Hawaii Statehood Admis- eration of Orthodox rabbis to live with the spirit reaching number 45 on the Billboard Charts. sions Act, Public Law 86–3. This reaffirmed of openness that he himself exemplifies. As a songwriter, Don experienced his first the responsibility that this nation has to its in- Under Rabbi Weiss’ guidance, students learn major hit in 1968 with Johnnie Taylor’s ‘‘Who’s digenous people and forever embedded the how to serve not just the Orthodox community, Making Love,’’ which peaked at number 5 on mission of HHCA in Hawaii’s modern history but also the larger Jewish diaspora. Yeshivat the Billboard Charts. In 1976, he collaborated and society. Chovevei Rabbinical School is a family that with Johnnie Taylor again, producing the song The Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant continues to grow as each graduate takes ‘‘Disco Lady’’, the first single to be certified provides the financial means to support HHCA their place in the rabbinate. I have watched its platinum by the Recording Industry Associa- and its mission of promoting Native Hawaiian legacy grow and pray for its continued pros- tion of America. well-being through homesteading. This is an perity. Twenty years later, Don would expand be- important step towards reconciliation for the Rabbi Weiss is so well-known, that when- yond his outstanding music career to become historical injustices that underline the social ever I tell people I am from the Bronx they im- the CEO and Chairman of the First Independ- and economic inequality of our Native Hawai- mediately ask if I know Rabbi Weiss. I cannot ence Bank, the only African-American owned ians. be any more pleased to say that not only does bank in Michigan. First Independence Bank, which operates a he live in my District, but he is also my neigh- Safe and affordable housing helps to em- number of Detroit branches, has been named bor and dear friend. power families to be productive members of by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the society. Housing fulfills physical needs by pro- I would be remiss if I neglected to say that top 15 African-American owned banks in the viding security and shelter from weather and behind every good Rabbi is an equally strong country. In 2012, coming out of the Great Re- climate. It fulfills psychological needs by pro- woman who supports him. Toby Weiss has cession, First Independence Bank was able to viding a sense of personal space and privacy. been both his guiding light and the foundation record the most profitable year in its history It fulfills social needs by providing a gathering that gives him the strength to carry forth his and increase its total assets to $185 million. area and communal space for the family. work. As CEO, Don took his responsibility to his These factors combine to help ensure the community seriously. In his 18 years as CEO, well-being of our future generations, and are Religious leaders embody our hopes, aspi- rations and even our trepidations and fears. Don made it a priority to improve his commu- why continued funding for the Native Hawaiian nity by focusing on its housing needs and pro- Housing Block Grant program is so important. We look to them for guidance—for a path in which to follow—so that we might overcome viding excellent banking services to small Homesteading provided through this pro- business owners and families in Southeast the challenges before us in our own lives. gram helps to ease Hawaii’s high cost of living Michigan. and allows Native Hawaiians to remain con- Rabbi Avi Weiss and his wife Toby are truly Over many years, Don grew First Independ- nected to their traditional homelands. I strong- exemplary individuals and leaders within the ence Bank into a trusted financial institution ly urge funding for the Native Hawaiian Hous- Bronx community. Please join me in cele- with loyal customers. Don believed that First ing Block Grant program, and would like to ex- brating their legacy as Yeshivat Chovevei Independence Bank could provide quality press my support for the Native American Rabbinical School honors them for their serv- services to communities and customers who Housing Assistance and Self Determination ice and enduring commitment to making the were previously overlooked by other banks. Act as well. world a better place to live. He was successful in advancing this mission.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:19 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11JN8.004 E11JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E953 Mr. Speaker, I will miss Don greatly and I The Cotler Group is the 2014 For Profit Or- TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND know he will be missed by many in our com- ganization of the Year. The Cotler Group has URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- munity. I ask that you all join me in honoring been family-owned for over 60 years and has LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- his lifetime achievements and service. He will contributed significantly to Schuylkill County’s TIONS ACT, 2015 remain in our thoughts and his legacy will live quality of life and economic vitality. Through SPEECH OF on in Michigan and across our Nation. its various holdings, the multifaceted business f group provides employment for many in the HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY PERSONAL EXPLANATION County. The Cotler Group is well known for OF IOWA the development and expansion of one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. TIM MURPHY Schuylkill County’s premier golf courses, Monday, June 9, 2014 OF PENNSYLVANIA Mountain Valley. Their ventures bring out-of- The House in Committee of the Whole IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES county businesses and individuals into the House on the state of the Union had under Wednesday, June 11, 2014 area, enhancing sales for many local vendors. consideration the bill (H.R. 4745) making appropriations for the Departments of Trans- Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, This company and its owner, Steve Cotler, work quietly behind the scenes and are in- portation, Housing and Urban Development, on rollcall No. 254, had I been present, I and related agencies for the fiscal year end- would have voted ‘‘no.’’ volved with a wide and varied number of orga- ing September 30, 2015, and for other pur- f nizations and charities. poses: IN RECOGNITION OF SCHUYLKILL The Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Chair, I rise in CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2014 Center of Schuylkill County (SARCC) is the support of the provision within the Transpor- AWARD WINNERS CINDY PET- 2014 Non-Profit Organization of the Year. This tation Housing and Urban Development CHULIS, BOB GREENE, MARIA non-profit engages all individuals, families, and (THUD) appropriations legislation to fund the ROWLANDS, THERESA POTHER- communities in healing from sexual violence contract tower program, which includes the ING, JOSEPH JONES, SR., THE plus advocates and educates to eliminate sex- tower at the Dubuque Regional Airport, and COTLER GROUP, AND THE SEX- ual violence. It has served approximately for funding of the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program. While I voted against the UAL ASSAULT RESOURCE & 7,500 individuals within Schuylkill County who THUD legislation, I do support these provi- COUNSELING CENTER OF turned to them for support. SARCC works SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (SARCC) sions. Unfortunately, the overall bill cuts im- hard to make Schuylkill County a better and portant transportation and housing programs, HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT safer place to live. This organization serves its and on balance, the bill is not a win for Iowa. clients on a person-to-person basis and is in- The contract tower at the Dubuque Regional OF PENNSYLVANIA strumental in prevention education in schools Airport is extremely important to commercial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout the county. All of their services are air service in the Dubuque region, and helps Wednesday, June 11, 2014 available for free to all men, women, and chil- ensure the safety of passengers flying in and Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise dren in Schuylkill County. out of the Dubuque airport. The tower is also today to honor the Schuylkill Chamber of Lastly, the 2014 James Stine Lifetime of an important training tool for students at the University of Dubuque’s professional pilot Commerce 2014 Award Recipients. Each year Service Award honoree is Joseph Jones, Sr. the Chamber selects several individuals and training program. Additionally, the Veterans Af- Mr. Jones exhibits outstanding commitment organizations that have contributed to eco- fairs Supportive Housing program provides im- nomic and community development in Schuyl- and achievement, and his efforts have dra- portant services to our veterans including kill County. The honorees this year are Cindy matically benefited Schuylkill County. After housing services for homeless veterans. I look Petchulis, Bob Greene, Maria Rowlands, The- graduating from the Shamokin public schools, forward to working with my colleagues to en- resa Pothering, The Cotler Group, and the Mr. Jones served three years in the Navy dur- sure that these programs are fully funded, Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Center ing World War II as a Lieutenant, JG in the while working to improve the other transpor- of Schuylkill County. Pacific Theater. He then went to Ursinus Col- tation and housing components of the bill Cindy Petchulis of the Providence Place Re- lege, Dickinson School of Law, and New York which need significant improvement. tirement Community is the 2014 Business University law school for an LLM. He served f Woman of the Year. Cindy was critical in help- as the editor-in-chief of the Dickinson Law Re- ing expand the Providence Place Facility, and HONORING RABBI DR. JONATHAN view and graduated first in his J.D. class. Mr. AND TZIPPORAH ROSENBLATT is well known for her positive attitude and love Jones was admitted in 1950 into the Pennsyl- of community. A caring people-person, Cindy vania Bar Association and moved to Pottsville excellently maintains Providence Place as a HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL where he began practicing law with Hicks, peaceful community where its patients can live OF NEW YORK Williamson & Friedberg. He is now a senior and its employees can be productive. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bob Greene of Pioneer Pole Buildings, Inc. partner with the firm, which is now known as Wednesday, June 11, 2014 is the 2014 Business Man of the Year. Bob Williamson, Friedberg & Jones, LLC. treats all his employees as family, which en- Mr. Jones has also chaired successful cap- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the Riverdale courages retention and helps the company ital fund raising campaigns for the Schuylkill Jewish Center has fostered spiritual development and sought to nurture strong bonds be- grow. He strives to be on the cutting edge of United Way, Greater Pottsville Industrial De- his business and wants his company to be the tween the Shul and the greater Riverdale velopment Corporation, Salvation Army, Boy best. Bob is always willing to help the people community for 60 years. Anchored by his wife of Schuylkill County. He is a sponsor for Big Scouts of America, Pottsville Free Public Li- Tzipporah, Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Rosenblatt has Brothers/Big Sisters, the Wounded Warrior brary, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pennsylvania been at the helm of the RJC for nearly 30 Project, Pottsville Lions Car Cruise, 4–H, and State University—Schuylkill Campus, Ursinus years, and their guidance can be felt through- his local community Easter Egg hunt. Under College, Hawk Mountain Council B.S.A., Potts- out the lives of those whom they have his leadership, his company has been recog- ville Hospital, Pottsville Area Development touched. nized by the National Frame Builders Associa- Corporation, and Schuylkill Economic Devel- Rabbi Rosenblatt is a true scholar. He was tion with the Building of the Year award. opment Corporation. ordained by the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theo- Theresa Pothering and Maria Rowlands are logical Seminary of Yeshiva University in 1982 It is a great honor to recognize the Schuyl- the Entrepreneurs of the Year, as they estab- after having studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion in kill County Chamber of Commerce 2014 lished an accounting firm, Rowlands and Israel. Rabbi Rosenblatt earned both a B.A. Pothering. With their strong leadership skills Award Recipients. These leaders are creating and M.A. in Comparative Literature from and expertise, they were able to turn a dream opportunity and raising the quality of life for Johns Hopkins and a PhD in Modern British into a successful business. Clients enjoy that others in Schuylkill County. May they continue Literature from Columbia University. Rowlands and Pothering is a place where ‘‘ev- to flourish for many years to come, and may Rabbi Rosenblatt has invested in the next erybody knows your name,’’ and clients do not they continue giving back to the community generation of Jewish leaders, by training and hesitate to recommend them. that supports them. mentoring young Rabbis. Under this direction,

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Rabbi Rosenblatt is also an in- construction plan was altered to include direct to Lisa (Nasca) Conrad, and they are raising structor at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theo- access to the interstate through an underpass two wonderful children together—Jeffrey and logical Seminary (RIETS), as well as programs at Institute, which her husband Sim affection- Giada. in Israel that train Rabbis to serve in Jewish ately referred to as ‘‘Dot’s Tunnel.’’ Dorothy Mr. Speaker, Jeffery Conrad is an exem- communities throughout the world. continued to give back to her community plary citizen and his service is worthy of our He was the first Orthodox Rabbi to serve on throughout her life and at the age of 80 volun- highest recognition. I ask my colleagues to the UJA-Federation National Young Leader- teered to teach reading at Dunbar Elementary join me in honoring Mr. Conrad and thanking ship Cabinet, and has lectured widely in the School. him for his utmost dedication and continuing United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, and She had been a member of multiple com- service to our local community. South Africa. Rabbi Rosenblatt also directs munity churches, including Ferguson Baptist, f Spiritual Care at the Jack and Mollie Zicklin Young Street Baptist, and finally the Berea Jewish Hospice in Riverdale. Seventh-day Adventist in South Charleston, A WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT Tzipporah Twersky Rosenblatt developed a West Virginia. FOR KATHRYN DUNBAR—A FEL- love and passion for Jewish faith and culture On Sunday, April 23, 2014, Dorothy Irene LOW COASTIE at a very young age. Her late father Isadore Hawkins Fryson passed away at the age of Twersky was a renowned rabbinical scholar 102. She is survived by daughters Janice HON. HOWARD COBLE who later taught at his alma mater, Harvard Corbett, Cora Heath and her husband Harry; OF NORTH CAROLINA University. Tzipporah is a noted trusts and es- sons John Hawkins and his wife Barbara, Sim IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tates attorney who is very active in the RJC Fryson and his wife Susan, Paul Fryson, and Wednesday, June 11, 2014 community. Together, the Rosenblatts have David Fryson and his wife Joy. In addition, four children. Dorothy leaves behind a host of extended Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to My connection to the Rosenblatts is per- family, including 31 grandchildren, 61 great commemorate the retirement of Coast Guard sonal. Rabbi Rosenblatt is a dear friend who grandchildren, and 77 great great grand- Commander Kathryn Dunbar. Commander was a great comfort to both me and my family children. Dunbar, or KD as we affectionately call her, is after my mother passed away. Rabbi Mr. Speaker, the state of West Virginia a native of Columbia, South Carolina, and was Rosenblatt is truly one of the kindest and most owes Dorothy Irene Hawkins Fryson a debt of graduated from the University of the South sensitive people whom I have met. He has gratitude for her devotion to her family and and entered Officer’s Candidate School in never proven otherwise, in each and every en- community. It is caring people like Dorothy 1992. counter we have had. who make serving West Virginia’s Second A true sailor, she is a Coast Guard The Riverdale Jewish Center is fortunate to Congressional District such an honor! Cutterman, having served aboard three Buoy have Rabbi Rosenblatt at the helm of the f Tenders including USCGC Sweetgum in Mo- Shul, and I am fortunate to call him my friend. bile, Alabama, and USCGC Red Birch in Balti- HONORING JEFFERY M. CONRAD f more, Maryland. She also served as the com- manding officer of Coast Guard Cutter William DOROTHY IRENE HAWKINS HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Tate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from FRYSON OF NEW YORK 2001–2003. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I was privileged to travel to the City of Brotherly Love to attend her Change of Com- HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO Wednesday, June 11, 2014 OF WEST VIRGINIA mand when she assumed command of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cutter in 2001. I was pleased to be accom- honor Mr. Jeffery M. Conrad, who will be rec- panied by my staffers Missy Branson and Ed Wednesday, June 11, 2014 ognized at the 6th annual Mount Mercy Acad- McDonald at the ceremonies. Missy and KD Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to emy 5k in Buffalo, New York for his tireless were such good friends that they climbed remember the life of Dorothy Irene Hawkins commitment to the local community. Mount Everest together all the way to the Fryson, and to honor the many contributions Jeff Conrad has been involved in community base camp on the Nepal side. to her family and community throughout her service since the age of 19, when he gave his CDR Dunbar also served in the Coast 102 years here with us on Earth. time to serve on the Connor-Kait-Harrity Race Guard Recruiting Command, the Office of Cut- Dorothy was born on November 28, 1911 in Committee. This experience led to his found- ter Forces at Coast Guard Headquarters, and Belmont, West Virginia to Will and Cora Ross. ing of the Jack’s 5k. He has served as a dedi- at both the National and District Seven Direc- The family later relocated to Charleston, West cated committee member of the Mount Mercy tor of Auxiliary Offices. She is best known in Virginia, where Dorothy would spend most of 5k since its inception. Jeff has also played a Washington, DC, for her exceptional perform- her life. Affectionately known to those who vital role as coach of both Varsity Cross Coun- ance of duty in the Coast Guard House of loved her as ‘‘Big Momma,’’ Dorothy was re- ty and Track and Field teams at Mount Mercy. Representatives Liaison Office from 1997– nowned for her cooking, which included spe- In addition to his invaluable volunteer work, 2001. This is where many of my colleagues, cialties such as blackberry cobbler, sweet po- Jeffery is a former South District my staff and I, came to know KD. tato pie, and pineapple upside down cake. Re- Councilmember in the City of Buffalo, and She is a true friend, an outstanding Coastie, membered for her hard work, Mrs. Fryson was served as a valuable member of my staff and as fine a representative of our service as the first black female taxi cab driver in when I served as a Member of the NYS As- I have seen. On behalf of the citizens of the Charleston and worked as a popular elevator sembly. Sixth District of North Carolina, we wish KD, operator for several retail establishments and Currently, Jeffery is the Western New York Commander Dunbar, fair winds and following the State Capitol. She remained active Regional Director for the Center for Employ- seas. throughout her life; taking the mound as a ment Opportunities, which assists individuals f pitcher in baseball games, learning to swim at on parole and probation to find employment. the age of 47, driving her own car until 96 He also holds the position of the Chair of the TRIBUTE TO HONOR FLIGHT OF years old, and living independently until 2013. Erie County Legislature’s Safe Neighborhood EASTERN OREGON AND HONOR Dorothy not only left her mark on her family Committee. FLIGHT OF PORTLAND, OREGON and all who knew her, but she impacted the In addition to these great works, Mr. Conrad lives of many people throughout the commu- has been recognized many times over by HON. GREG WALDEN nity who might not have known her at all. Ev- community organizations. In 2011, he was se- OF OREGON eryone from the communities of Dunbar, Nitro, lected to the 20th Anniversary Business First IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Institute are familiar with the I–64 en- ‘‘40 Under 40’’ class for his work within the trance and exit underpass, but not many know public and in government. In 2008, Jeffery Wednesday, June 11, 2014 the interstate almost passed up their commu- was awarded the Tom Sands Community Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- nities. When Dorothy heard her community Service Award and the Goin’ South Civic Pride nize the 50 World War II veterans from Or- would be left without immediate access to the Award for his efforts with Mount Mercy, Bishop egon who will be visiting their memorial this new interstate, she went all the way to the top, Timon-St. Jude School, and myriad other wor- Friday in Washington, DC through Honor writing President Johnson to express the con- thy regional groups. Flight of Eastern Oregon and Honor Flight of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:19 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11JN8.008 E11JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E955 Portland, Oregon. On behalf of a grateful ardson and is celebrated each year during the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation, and State and country, we welcome these heroes week that ends on Father’s Day. an advocate of moderation. to our Nation’s capital. Recognizing that many health problems that I am pleased to associate myself with Ma- The veterans on this flight from Oregon are: affect men can be prevented, the week was laysia, and I am proud to welcome Malaysia’s Eldon Ashmore, U.S. Army; Joseph designed to encourage men, boys and their new Ambassador to the United States. Prime Bakkensen, U.S. Army; Elvin Ballou, U.S. families to develop positive health attitudes, Minister Najib personally appointed Ambas- Army; Marceline Clark, U.S. Army; William C. engage in preventive behaviors, lead healthy sador Awang Adek Hussin ahead of President Eggiman, U.S. Army; William Gaddie, U.S. lifestyles, and seek timely medical advice and Obama’s visit to Malaysia to bolster the U.S.- Army; Clarence Giebelhouse, U.S. Army; Don- care. Malaysia partnership. Progress stalled be- ald Gourley, U.S. Army; Roy Haley, U.S. As co-chair of the Congressional Men’s tween the two nations in the absence of a Ma- Army; Harold Johnston, U.S. Army; Edward Health Caucus, I am proud to celebrate this laysian ambassador to the United States since Lapp, U.S. Army; Phillip Leveque, U.S. Army; week and help raise awareness of health August 2013, and particularly when former Charles Marshall, U.S. Army; Jack Morse, issues that affect men, boys, and their fami- Ambassador Jamaluddin Jarjis completed his U.S. Army; Vernon Charles Newton, U.S. lies. term. With the presence of Ambassador Army; Charles B. Wilkins, U.S. Army; Robert This week I participated in the Men’s Health Awang to fill the void left by Ambassador Blomquist, U.S. Army Air Corps; Atlee Hawes, Network’s health screenings that were being Jamaluddin Jarjis, I have every confidence re- U.S. Army Air Corps; Donald Manwiller, U.S. offered to Members and their staff. It is so im- lations will improve significantly. Army Air Corps; Gustave Mohr, U.S. Army Air portant that we encourage men to be Ambassador Awang Adek Hussin holds a Corps; Robert Perrin, U.S. Army Air Corps; proactive about their health so that they can Ph.D. in economics from the University of Harold Pickrell, U.S. Army Air Corps; Robert live longer and healthier lives. I applaud the Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. Schuberg, U.S. Army Air Corps; Norman Men’s Health Network for helping to raise He has served as Deputy Finance Minister, Bailow, U.S. Army Signal Corps; John F. Kra- awareness right here on Capitol Hill. Senator, Assistant Governor, and in other no- mer, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps; Robert Wing As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Na- table positions. His first son was born in the Eisenhart, U.S. Marine Corps; Ellery Marvel, tional Men’s Health Week, we are reminded of United States. He is married to Madam Latifah U.S. Marine Corps; George Vukich, U.S. Ma- how far our country has come in improving the Mohd Yusof and they have five children—Abd rine Corps, William Adams, U.S. Merchant health and well-being of men and boys, but Aziz, Norjasara, Ahmad Azran, Nur Ain and Marine; Charles Bergseng, U.S. Navy; William there is still a lot of work left to be done. Nur Nadira—and one grandchild, Lora. Lora Copp, U.S. Navy; Robert Goss, U.S. Navy; Mr. Speaker, this week, along with the en- accompanied her grandparents for the Ambas- Richard Graham, U.S. Navy; George Hamlin, tire month of June (Men’s Health Month), pro- sador Credentialing Ceremony on May 21, U.S. Navy; James Holland, U.S. Navy; James vides an excellent opportunity to focus on 2014 in the Oval Office where President Hurd, U.S. Navy; Robert Jurgens, U.S. Navy; ways that we and our loved ones can live Obama received the credentials from His Ex- Melvin Leak, U.S. Navy; Jack Marsicano, U.S. healthier, longer lives. cellency Awang Adek bin Hussin. Three-year Navy; Clarence William McDonnell, U.S. Navy; f old Lora won the hearts of those in attendance Leo Miner, U.S. Navy; John Orloff, U.S. Navy; with an impromptu dance and a playful back- Richard M. Page, U.S. Navy; Harlie Peterson, COMMENDING MALAYSIA & WEL- and-forth exchange with President Obama in U.S. Navy; Arthur Ragan, U.S. Navy; John COMING AMBASSADOR AWANG which she exclaimed ‘‘you rock’’ while the Ervin Rice, U.S. Navy; Jack Royle, U.S. Navy; ADEK HUSSIN President kept saying ‘‘no, you rock.’’ Benjamin C. Webb, U.S. Navy; Jack Yaggie, Without a doubt, Ambassador Awang will U.S. Navy; Carl Duyn, U.S. Navy; Lois HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA carry forward the work of Prime Minister Najib Raftshol, U.S. Navy Wave. OF AMERICAN SAMOA and President Obama in pushing for greater These 50 heroes join more than 81,000 vet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES economic and business ties with the United erans from across the country who, since Wednesday, June 11, 2014 States, and I look forward to working closely 2005, have journeyed from their home states with him as he does so. Once more, I wel- to Washington, DC to reflect at the memorials Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, on come Ambassador Awang to the United built in honor of our Nation’s veterans. April 26, 2014, President Barack Obama ar- States, and I commend Prime Minister Najib Mr. Speaker, each of us is humbled by the rived in Malaysia—the first American President for his leadership in bringing about growth, de- courage of these brave Americans who put to visit since 1966. President Obama’s visit to velopment, investment—and a visit from the themselves in harm’s way for our country and Malaysia is indicative of Prime Minister Najib President of the United States. Razak’s leadership in building a nation which way of life. As a nation, we can never fully f repay the debt of gratitude owed to them for has become a pivotal player globally and re- their honor, commitment, and sacrifice in de- gionally. HONORING MARY V. LAURO fense of the freedoms we have today. Malaysia’s growing contributions to security My colleagues, please join me in thanking and prosperity cannot be underestimated, and HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL these veterans and the volunteers of Honor I am pleased that the United States and Ma- OF NEW YORK Flight of Eastern Oregon and Portland, Or- laysia have formalized a comprehensive part- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nership to include trade, defense and maritime egon for their exemplary dedication and serv- Wednesday, June 11, 2014 ice to this great country. I especially want to cooperation. recognize U.S. Army veteran Dick Tobiason With Malaysia set to chair ASEAN in 2015, Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Mary V. Lauro and the Bend Heroes Foundation, whose tire- the nation is set to propel itself further in the was a wonderful example of someone who less work will result in over 100 World War II region. Malaysia has a good human rights had continually given back to her community veterans from Oregon visiting the memorials record and a stable government and, given over the course of her 87 years. Her commit- and U.S. Capitol. that ASEAN member countries are looking for- ment to her Bronx neighborhood was nothing ward to Malaysia assuming the chair, Malaysia f short of inspirational. will be in a strong position to bring multilateral Mary was born on May 4, 1926 and spent 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL parties together to address very serious 50 years of her life living on Matilda Avenue MEN’S HEALTH WEEK issues, including South China Sea disputes. in the Bronx. She graduated from Hunter Col- As a major U.S. trading partner, Malaysia is lege in 1947 and later went to work for Adhe- HON. JON RUNYAN one of 12 nations negotiating the Trans Pacific sive Products Corporation where she co-in- OF NEW JERSEY Partnership (TPP), a potential trade agree- vented Monzini; a synthetic casting compound IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment that is a high priority for the U.S. and used by many museums in dinosaur skeletons Asia. Malaysia is a strong partner for U.S. seas well as by sculptors and makeup artists. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 curity and economic initiatives. Malaysia works During her employment, she also found time Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, this week marks closely with the United States on counter-ter- to be an influential and prominent figure in her the 20th anniversary of National Men’s Health rorism, participated in stabilization efforts in community. She was the president of the Week (NMHW), which was passed by Con- Afghanistan, and also supports United Na- Wakefield Taxpayers and Civic League gress and signed into law by President Clinton tions’ peacekeeping missions, many of which (WTCL) for 25 years and wrote about the in 1994. NMHW was legislation sponsored by are led by America. Malaysia is also a multi- community in a weekly column for The Bronx Senator Bob Dole and Congressman Bill Rich- ethnic, multi-religious society, a member of the News.

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These included fighting for more police Shannon also assists administratively in keep- the benefits they have earned or have to fight officers—a 10 year battle to shut down a drug ing the physical therapy department running for a job after fighting for our nation and these and prostitution infested OTB parlor—and the smoothly. Her supervisors describe her as common sense proposals will help address completion of a study that resulted in new spirited and helpful and veterans seeking these serious issues, reassuring our veterans, zoning regulation for motels in residential treatment at the center have said that her troops, and their families that we will be there areas. presence encourages them to push through for them as they have been there for our na- Mary established strong relationships with their pain. Shannon will begin her under- tion. neighboring communities and worked closely graduate career at the University of Florida While we rededicate ourselves to better with the Woodlawn Taxpayers Association. In this fall and plans to volunteer at the VA clinic serving our veterans, troops, and military fami- addition, Mary was a former member of Com- in Gainesville in her spare time. lies, we must do so always remembering the munity Board 12, an active parishioner at Representing a district home to veterans of ultimate sacrifice that many of their comrades, Saint Francis of Rome, a member of the every major conflict since World War II, I know friends, and families made for our nation. This Wakefield Civilian Patrol and the Safe Way/ very well the sacrifices that our military men is one of the best ways we can pay tribute to Safe Home Program, and a participant in the and women and their families have made for our fallen heroes, including the 18th District’s 47th Precinct Community Council who held our country and the importance of honoring own Marine Corps Corporal Ian T. Zook of multiple positions throughout her membership. them. Shannon Mathew’s passion for serving Port St. Lucie, Army Captain Adam P. Snyder Although we lost Mary last year to her battle our veterans is an inspiration to me and my of Fort Pierce, Marine Corps Lance Corporal with lung cancer, my wife and I will fondly re- district, and I have no doubt that she has a Justin J. Wilson of Palm City, Army Specialist member Mary, as she was truly one of a kind. bright future in store. Jordan C. Schumann of Port St. Lucie, Navy I remember her from the beginning of my ca- f Chief Petty Officer Aaron C. Vaughn of Stuart, reer, over 40 years ago. She was a constant and Army Sergeant Justin R. Johnson of Hobe in the community—it was her whole life, and RECOGNIZING MILITARY APPRE- Sound. All of these men were selfless heroes the community was like her own family. She CIATION NIGHT AT ROGER DEAN whose sacrifices will never be forgotten. lived a full life and will be sorely missed. STADIUM Mr. Speaker, as Military Appreciation Night Last December the New York City Council is recognized at Roger Dean Stadium, I en- voted to honor Mary Lauro by re-naming the HON. PATRICK MURPHY courage my colleagues to join me and the street she used to live on for more than 50 OF FLORIDA residents of Jupiter, Florida in pausing to ap- years as ‘‘Mary V. Lauro Way.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preciate all that these brave men and women Mary’s dedication to improving the commu- Wednesday, June 11, 2014 have done for our country by encouraging nity and the lives of its inhabitants through her similar local events of recognition across the various public service efforts will hopefully in- Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise nation. today to recognize Military Appreciation Night spire and remind residents of her legacy and f I am proud to be a part of the celebration of at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. a woman who had brought so much progress This event serves to honor and recognize all HONORING JOHN H. GLOSE, JR. to a community. those who serve and who have served in our f military to protect our great nation. The event HON. BRIAN HIGGINS will be held the day before Independence Day PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF NEW YORK when we celebrate our nation’s freedom, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which we owe to the men and women who HON. GARY C. PETERS serve in our Armed Forces. The Stadium will Wednesday, June 11, 2014 OF MICHIGAN hold a ceremony recognizing veterans on the Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES field and present a special color guard for the recognize John H. Glose, Jr., who will be hon- Wednesday, June 11, 2014 occasion. This event allows us to demonstrate ored at the 6th annual Mount Mercy Academy our respect for the men and women who 5K Race in Buffalo, New York for his admi- Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, on serve in our military and all that they do for us rable community involvement and dedication Monday, June 9, 2014 I was not present for 3 and our country, and to honor those who sac- to Mount Mercy Academy. votes. I wish to submit my intentions had I rificed everything and lost their lives in the line John has played sports since grammar been present to vote. of duty. This event allows us not only to cele- school, and pursued soccer, volleyball, and Had I been present for rollcall No. 272, I brate our nation’s freedom and independence track through high school and college teams. would have voted ‘‘yea’’; had I been present but also to remember all those who don a uni- After earning his bachelor’s degree in 2005 for rollcall No. 273, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; form signifying the protection of our country’s and a master’s degree in 2010, John trans- had I been present for rollcall No. 274, I would citizens by means of protecting our freedoms. lated his passion to volunteer coaching and have voted ‘‘no.’’ Over Memorial Day weekend, I was hum- cultivating the talents of young people. f bled to have had the opportunity to spend this John serves as a vital part of the Erie II HONORING SHANNON MATHEW most solemn holiday with our troops stationed BOCES Baker Road Alternative High School in Afghanistan. A few weeks later, I was hon- as a Physical Education and Health teacher. HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH ored to greet local veterans at the World War Here, John founded the Goodwill Transition II Memorial while they were on their Honor Basketball League that gives the students at OF FLORIDA Flight to D.C. for the 70th Anniversary of D- alternative high schools a chance to be a part IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Day. From active duty to WWII veterans, our of a school basketball team and learn the life Wednesday, June 11, 2014 country is forever indebted to the sacrifices lessons that team sports can teach them. Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in they have made in service to our nation. From In addition to these commitments, John was honor of Shannon Mathew, a graduating sen- an unacceptable benefits claim backlog, mis- the Head Coach of the varsity soccer, basket- ior from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High treatment at the VA, and the disgraceful high ball and tennis teams at Mount Mercy Acad- School who has received the Miami VA rates of unemployment, homelessness, and emy. At Mount Mercy, he conceived of and Healthcare System’s James H. Parke Memo- suicide among our nation’s heroes, it is clear implemented the Wounded Warrior Game to rial Fund Youth Scholarship for her commit- that our nation has been failing these heroes raise awareness of the sacrifices of members ment to the veterans of South Florida. As a once they return home. We must—and will— of the armed forces. This endeavor has raised public servant and the son of a World War II do better. over $5,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project veteran whose bravery motivated me to serve That is why I have been pleased to see bi- Foundation. in Congress, I am so proud of Shannon’s partisan support for my efforts to help reduce Among the teams lucky enough to receive dedication to our community. the backlog and increase mental health and his guidance are the travel soccer teams of Shannon has devoted every summer of high suicide prevention efforts for our veterans. I the South Buffalo Soccer Club, Mount Mercy school volunteering at the Physical Medicine hope to see the same support for my recent basketball teams’ summer leagues, and Mount

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Mercy basketball summer camp. John runs mission of Soroptimist International is to im- VALADAO to honor Foster Farms, a poultry the Councilman Chris Scanlon Summer Bas- prove the lives of women and girls through company with 75 years of business experi- ketball and Soccer Camps as a community programs that aim to empower women and ence in California’s Central Valley. Foster outreach program for South Buffalo boys and girls economically. Farms is not only a significant employer in the girls. Soroptimist International of Napa has community but also a national leader in high John continues to be very active playing in awarded $250,000 in grants to programs that quality poultry production. adult basketball, soccer, kickball, football, and support, protect and empower women and Foster Farms was founded in 1939 by Max volleyball leagues; he is an avid runner and girls throughout Napa County over the past 20 and Verda Foster, a couple who dreamed of participates in many road races across WNY. years alone. Such programs include Napa selling better, safer farm products to con- In addition to John’s good works, I am Emergency Women’s Services, Community sumers. By taking out a small loan the young proud to call this tireless educator, coach, Resources for Children, Girls on the Run, and couple invested in an 80-acre farm near Mo- mentor, and rising leader in the community my the Mariposa Project. The collective impact of desto, California, and their business quickly nephew. John is the son of my sister Trish these programs has expanded opportunities grew. The Fosters’ commitment to raising high Glose and her husband John Glose of West and enriched the lives of countless women quality poultry led to their purchase of a feed Seneca, New York. and girls in Napa County. mill in 1950. By 1959, Max and Verda added John helps students and athletes develop Mr. Speaker, for the past 75 years Sorop- a processing plant in nearby Livingston. their full potential in sports, in academics, and timist International of Napa has demonstrated The expansion of Foster Farms continued in life. He promotes excellence in all aspects an unwavering commitment to improving the into the 1960s when the company consoli- of life, expecting sportsmanship, a strong work lives of women and girls in Napa County. On dated its corporate headquarters in the small ethic, community service, and a commitment behalf of a grateful community, I honor and Central California town of Livingston, where it to education from his team members. thank Soroptimist International of Napa today still resides today. Increasing demand for fresh Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a for their important work. poultry led Foster Farms to continue its expan- few moments to recognize the incredible and f sion into southern California. By 1973, con- relentless work of John Glose, Jr. His dedica- sumers across the state from Del Norte Coun- HONORING RIVERDALE JEWISH tion is inspiring, and I ask my colleagues to ty to San Diego could access Foster Farms’ CENTER join me in expressing our deepest thanks for high quality fresh poultry. his efforts and accomplishments. Today, Foster Farms’ poultry and dairy operations employ more than 9,000 hardworking f HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL OF NEW YORK Americans. The company has sales in excess CONGRATULATING THE 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of $1 billion, and their profits have made possible significant financial contributions to agri- LEADERSHIP JACKSON SCHOLARS Wednesday, June 11, 2014 cultural education in the state of California. HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, religious institu- Foster Farms has given grants to UC Davis, tions often play a major role in our commu- Fresno State, and California Polytechnic State OF TENNESSEE nities, by fostering spiritual development and University. Foster Farms’ efforts have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES offering solace to those in need. I am pleased recognized throughout the state’s educational Wednesday, June 11, 2014 to recognize Riverdale Jewish Center, one of system. The company’s Chief Executive Offi- Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the leading Modern Orthodox synagogues in cer, Ron Foster, was awarded the Distin- congratulate three high school seniors from my Congressional district as they celebrate guished Service Award for 15 years of leader- the 8th District of Tennessee who have been their 60th Anniversary. ship as an educational advisor, fundraiser, named Leadership Jackson scholars as a re- Riverdale Jewish Center was founded under benefactor, and collaborator. sult of their academic success and commit- the auspices of the Yeshiva University as its Since 2005, Foster Farms has consistently ment to excellence. first suburban outreach. Founding Rabbi Jack received the highest animal welfare ratings I am so proud of Wyatt Woeltje, Jennifer Sable raised the money to build the Center, from various independent auditors. In 2013, Cantrell, and Leland Williamson who have brick by brick, until it was completed. Foster Farms became the first major poultry Over 700 families have chosen Riverdale been selected for this honor. I commend the producer to be certified by the American Hu- Jewish Center as their spiritual home. Steeped three of them for being positive influences to mane Association, which is the nation’s first in tradition, Riverdale Jewish Center provides young people across our state and our nation national humane organization for children and a welcome and supportive to all those who through their academia and honorable actions. animals. The company continued to dem- walk through their doors. Both Woeltje and Cantrell completed high onstrate their appreciation for high quality It serves as an anchor in the community in school with a grade point average of 4.0. chicken through their ‘‘Say No to Plumping’’ many important respects. Members inspire The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association campaign, which began in 2009. Thanks in one another to deepen their understanding of selected the three recipients based on aca- large part to Foster Farms, plumping is no the Jewish faith, and raise money to assist demic achievement and community service. longer found in retailers on the West Coast. others as well as show their support for Israel. More than fifty students applied for the award, Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I Riverdale Jewish Center is fortunate to have ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- but only two were selected as recipients. Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt at the helm of the Once again, congratulations to Mr. Woeltje, resentatives to join Mr. DENHAM, Mr. VALADAO, Shul, and I am fortunate to call him my friend. and myself in recognizing Foster Farms for 75 Miss Cantrell, and Mr. Williamson for their out- Rabbi Rosenblatt is an educator and commu- standing achievements. I am very proud of all successful years in business. nity builder who has served as Senior Rabbi f of you. for nearly 30 years. f I congratulate the Riverdale Jewish Center IN MEMORY OF COLONEL BERRY HONORING SOROPTIMIST for 60 years of devoted service to its members LIVINGSTON GAMBRELL INTERNATIONAL OF NAPA and the greater community. I have visited the Shul several times and have always felt in- HON. JOE WILSON spired by its warmth and welcoming spirit. It OF SOUTH CAROLINA HON. MIKE THOMPSON has truly served as a guiding light in the River- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA dale community. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Wednesday, June 11, 2014 RECOGNIZING FOSTER FARMS er, on June 8, 2014, the following obituary Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, was published by The State of Columbia, I rise today to honor Soroptimist International HON. JIM COSTA South Carolina, honoring the memory of an of Napa, which on June 12, 2014, is holding OF CALIFORNIA American hero, Colonel Berry Livingston its Diamond Anniversary to commemorate 75 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gambrell. years of service to the women and girls of Berry Livingston Gambrell LEXINGTON—A Napa County. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 memorial service for Berry Livingston ‘‘Soroptimist’’ is a term derived from Latin Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along Gambrell, 63, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tues- that means ‘‘best for women.’’ As such, the with my colleagues, Mr. DENHAM and Mr. day, June 10, 2014 at Mt. Tabor Lutheran

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Before his acquisi- orary Pallbearers are members of the South great grandchildren. tion of Panera franchises Covelli Enterprises Carolina Army National Guard and the Lands Mayfield is now retired from the Anniston had been the largest franchisee of McDonald’s End Gang. Mr. Gambrell was born October Army Depot, and Faye is retired from Sewell restaurants in the nation. Manufacturing. The Robertsons have been 26, 1950 in Columbia, SC and passed away at A dedicated philanthropist, Albert donated his home surrounded by his loving family on very blessed. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- millions of dollars over the years to hundreds Friday, June 6, 2014. He was a son of the late of charitable organizations. Albert helped orga- Berry Humphrey and Kathryn Livingston lating the Robertsons on 50 years together. f nize the Ronald McDonald house and he was Gambrell. Berry was a graduate of The Uni- our community’s largest local sponsor of the versity of South Carolina with a BS in Busi- PERSONAL EXPLANATION U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots. He served ness and Finance in 1973 and later received on numerous boards of banks, hospitals, uni- his MBA. He was a member of the SC Army HON. TED POE versities, and nonprofit organizations. National Guard for 34 years, retiring as a OF TEXAS Colonel in 2004. Some of his distinguished Albert lived the American dream and is a re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honors include the Meritorious Service Medal, minder that one man can make a difference. Army Commendation Medal, Army Achieve- Wednesday, June 11, 2014 He started his business from scratch and built ment Medal and the Army Reserve Compo- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall an empire. He is a magnificent example to the nents Achievement Medal. He excelled in No. 295 on H.R. 4745, I voted ‘‘yes.’’ My re- rest of us that hard work and determination many areas throughout his career and was corded vote should reflect my intention to vote can change a community for the better. highly regarded for his accomplishments as ‘‘no.’’ Albert is survived by his wife Josephine, his the state’s Recruiting and Retention Manager. f daughter, Annette Ford, his son, Sam Covelli, He was a member of the Palmetto Military six grandchildren and three great-grand- HONORING RICHARD OUYANG Academy Hall of Fame. Berry was an active children. It gives me great pride to honor the member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church where life of Albert Covelli. I extend my most sincere he served on Church Council, drove the bus HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER condolences to Albert’s entire family. His con- for the children’s programs, and lovingly OF TENNESSEE tributions to our community will not be forgot- cooked with Chuck for his church family. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ten. Northeast Ohio is a better place because always looked forward to his fishing trips with Wednesday, June 11, 2014 of his service, his dedication, and his life. his Lands End Gang. Berry always said he Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to had three families: His family, church family congratulate Mr. Richard Ouyang from f and work family; however to him, his greatest Collierville, Tennessee on being selected to CELEBRATING TRINITY CATHOLIC accomplishment in life was his family. He is attend the 31st annual Research Science In- survived by his girls, including his loving bride SCHOOL AND THE TREMENDOUS stitute sponsored by the Center for Excellence OPPORTUNITIES IT PROVIDES TO of 39 years, Patsy Riddle Gambrell, their two in Education as a result of his outstanding daughters with husbands; Summer and Peter COUNTLESS CHILDREN IN THE academic performance. COMMUNITY Insabella of Charleston, Whitney and Ricky I am particularly proud of Mr. Ouyang, a Glass of West Columbia. He was a loving senior in high school, for being chosen as one Gam-B to his granddaughters, Brooklyn Layne of fifty top academic achievers and also for HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS Glass and Everly Kathryn Insabella. He is also representing the top one percent of high survived by his sister, Vicki Witt and brother, school students in the United States. I com- OF WASHINGTON Greg Gambrell, both of North, SC. He was mend him for being a positive role model to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dearly beloved by his in-laws, including special young people across our great state and the nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by country through his commitment to academic Wednesday, June 11, 2014 his parents and his loving Uncle Floyd Living- excellence. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, ston. The family has been deeply moved by The Center for Excellence in Education has I rise today to celebrate Trinity Catholic School the outpouring of love and support they have a mission to nurture students into the best cain Spokane, Washington, and the new oppor- received during Berry’s illness and death. The reers in the fields of science, technology, engi- tunities made available by the generosity of family would like to extend a special thanks to neering, and mathematics and to encourage Dr. and Mrs. Edmund and Beatriz Schweitzer his loving sister-in-law, Lynn Cain, who nursed international collaboration among leaders in in honor of Mrs. Schweitzer’s mother, Ms. him throughout his illness and was among the global community. those by his side during his final hours. In lieu Once again, congratulations to Mr. Ouyang Lupita Sandoval. of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. for his outstanding accomplishment. I am very Trinity Catholic School has impacted the Tabor Lutheran Church Capital Fund Family proud of him and wish him the best in his fu- lives of countless children in the Spokane Life Center, 1000 B Avenue, West Columbia, ture endeavors. community, be it by fostering an environment SC 29169. f rooted in academics, values, faith, and serv- f ice, or by providing encouragement and struc- REMEMBERING ALBERT COVELLI ture to those boys and girls who need it most. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH Their mission to serve students and their fami- WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF HON. TIM RYAN lies with a community rich in opportunity and MAYFIELD AND FAYE ROBERT- OF OHIO possibility is moving. Ms. Sandoval shared SON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trinity Catholic’s vision for education and de- HON. MIKE ROGERS Wednesday, June 11, 2014 termination leading the path to a better life, Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and is an inspiration to all of us. She educated OF ALABAMA to honor the career and exemplary life of Mr. herself and encouraged all four of her children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Albert Covelli who passed away at 94-years- to not only pursue an education, but absorb all Wednesday, June 11, 2014 old at his home in Florida. that it had to offer. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Covelli was a pillar in our community. Like Trinity Catholic School, Ms. Sandoval would like to pay tribute to a very special oc- He was a giant in the city of Warren, Ohio, shared a great esteem for the limitless value casion today—the 50th wedding anniversary and a great and generous benefactor of John of the power of knowledge, and knew mean- of Mayfield and Faye Robertson. F. Kennedy High School and his beloved ingful education was the best investment for a Mayfield Robertson and Faye Bowling met church, Blessed Sacrament Parish. Mr. Covelli better future. The endowment made possible on September 8, 1963. Mayfield Robertson, was involved in many other worthy endeavors by the Schweitzers will bring new opportunity who had returned home from serving in Ger- known by few and for which he sought no to the boys and girls of Trinity Catholic School, many just two years earlier, was playing base- credit. and further enriches our community’s own

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:31 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11JN8.021 E11JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E959 quest for knowledge and for doing good by braces the challenges within the Mount REGARDING THE MAGNUSON- others. Vernon community and inspires others to em- STEVENS ACT REAUTHORIZATION Regardless of their own circumstances, the body their religious values through practice. Trinity Catholic community, led by Father Jose´ So long as Bishop Edwers recognizes social HON. MIKE THOMPSON Millan and Ms. Sandra L. Nokes, gives back to injustices, we can be certain he will not rest OF CALIFORNIA our community at times of Thanksgiving and until he has reconciled such inequalities. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Christmas year after year, and they have Bishop even has his sights set on bridging the Wednesday, June 11, 2014 raised funds to help ensure our veterans could gaps between communities around the world, travel to Washington, DC to see the monu- through developing global community oriented Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, ments dedicated to their sacrifice. This school projects. I rise today during Capitol Hill Ocean Week to highlight the importance of oceans to our teaches students not only to love thy neigh- His devotion to his congregation and to the bors, but to help them through difficult times. country and to my state of California. community is more than admirable; it is inspir- Important industries in California rely on a Through the generosity of the Schweitzers, ing. I am pleased to have the opportunity to and through Ms. Sandoval’s belief in the healthy ocean ecosystem. In California alone, recognize Bishop Edwers’ legacy and leader- more than 145,000 jobs are supported by the power of education, Trinity Catholic will con- ship. I want to thank the Bishop for all he has tinue to thrive and change the lives of so commercial and recreational fishing industry, given in the name of service and I look for- which generate more than $25 billion in sales many of our children. ward to hearing about his continued success. Again, I applaud Father Jose´, Ms. Nokes, annually. and the entire Trinity Catholic community for Proper management is critical to ensuring f their tireless dedication to bringing new oppor- the survival and success of these industries, tunities to their students. and the Magnuson-Stevens Act plays an im- HONORING THE LIFE OF JIM F. portant role in conserving and managing our f KILCUR fishery resources. HONORING BISHOP C. NATHAN Unfortunately, the current legislation to reau- EDWERS thorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act, H.R. 4742, HON. PATRICK MEEHAN rolls back key conservation provisions that HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL OF PENNSYLVANIA have been working to increase fish populations and improve our coastal communities. OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Further, this bill does nothing to address the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 11, 2014 emerging challenges facing our fisheries. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 I join my colleagues in urging the House to Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, religious institu- Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, James F. pursue a reauthorization of the Magnuson-Ste- tions often play a major role in inspiring com- Kilcur, 62, of West Chester, Pennsylvania died vens Act that is based on the best available munities to provide comfort for its most vulner- Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Born in science, builds on the progress that we have able residents and to serve all of mankind. Northeast Philadelphia, Jim was a proud already made, and will preserve the health of Religious leaders such as Bishop C. Nathan Philadelphia native and pillar of his commu- our oceans and fisheries for years to come. Edwers do more than say prayers—they offer nity. f a path to practice one’s faith in the community Jim was a labor lawyer admired for his trust- RECOGNIZING THE HONOREES OF through social justice. ed counsel and respected by all for his ability THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINIS- Bishop Edwers first answered God’s call to to broker a deal. Jim stood out at Saul Ewing TRATION’S ANNUAL AWARDS serve when he was a just a teenager, preach- LLP, as partner, and at South Eastern Penn- LUNCHEON ing his first sermon at age 16. Bishop Edwers sylvania Transit Authority or SEPTA, as Gen- has followed in the footsteps of his father, eral Counsel for nearly a decade. Then, just showing an exemplary level of commitment to HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD as now, everyone knew Jim. OF MAINE lead on the frontlines of social justice. There IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can be no greater honor than serving your I had the pleasure to work with Jim during community and Bishop Edwers and his family his time at SEPTA. Jim was a confident, intel- Wednesday, June 11, 2014 ligent man, and while tolerant of others posi- should be commended for the generations of Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions, was steadfast in his own. He was deci- service they have provided. recognize the honorees of the Small Business sive, and there was no waffling or ambiguity in Beginning in 1983, Bishop Edwers served at Administration’s Annual Awards Luncheon. his thinking. Calvary UFW Baptist Church. Since this time Each year, the Maine District Office of the Bishop Edwers has responded to the call for Jim was chairman of the board of trustees Small Business Administration recognizes further responsibility within the church commu- of his alma mater, DeSales University in Cen- businesses and business leaders who make nity. Bishop Edwers was elected by members ter Valley and proud alumni of Cardinal significant contributions to the business envi- of the Middle Atlantic Annual Conference of Dougherty High School. ronment and economy of our region. the Unified Freewill Baptist Church to follow Last week I attended the Transportation This year’s award recipients include: Alan his father’s path and succeed him as Pre- Management Association of Chester County Spear and Mary Allen Lindeman of Coffee By siding Bishop. It is clear that Bishop Edwers is for their annual legislative breakfast. At break- Design, recipients of the Maine Small Busi- motivated to serve the community through the fast, the Transportation Management Associa- ness Persons of the Year Award; Brian and love and support of his family, a trait he no tion of Chester County posthumously named Kimberly Plavnick of G-Force Laser Tag doubt learned from his father. Jim as Executive Director Emeritus. I cannot Corp., recipients of the Maine Micro-Enterprise Religious service often goes hand in hand think of someone more deserving of this dis- of the Year Award; Cyndi Price of LooHoo with social justice, and Bishop Edwers is no tinction than Jim and I join the Transportation LLC, the Home-Based Small Business Cham- exception. Bishop Edwers has led his con- Management Association of Chester County in pion for Maine and New England; Mitch and gregation in confronting and responding to so- honoring Jim’s service. Ray DeBlois of DeBlois Electric, Inc., recipi- cial injustices within the community. He has ents of the Jeffrey Butland Award; Terry opened the doors of his church to house nu- I would like to commend Jim on his devoted Trickey of Bangor Savings Bank, the Financial merous community organizations, such as the service to the Catholic Church, impressive ca- Services Champion; Peter McVety of McVety’s BOCES Alternative Special Needs School. reer history, and life of love and caring con- Hearth and Home, the Maine Veteran Small The Bishop continues to serve as a member cern for his family especially his wife Maria Business Champion; Amy Bouchard of Isamax and former Vice President of the United Black Theresa; three sons, James Francis III, wife Snacks, Inc., the Maine Woman in Business Clergy of Westchester and is the current Kristen and granddaughter Annabel Katherine; Champion; Joshua Davis and Bruno Tropeano ´ President of the Mount Vernon, New York Civil Patrick and fiance Julie; and Matthew. of Gelato Fiasco, the Young Entrepreneurs of Service Commission. He is also a former Let me end by suggesting we remember the Year for Maine and New England; and member of the Mount Vernon Hospital Advi- that Jim left us too soon. But we know—be- Eric J. Smith of EJ Drywall, the Region 1 sory Board. cause this was Jim—he left a lasting legacy. Prime Contractor of the Year. Bishop Edwers has built a legacy of con- Jim’s spirit, and example of a good life, well The following businesses are also recog- tinual social engagement and support. He em- lived, helping others, will always be with us. nized for receiving District Director Awards for

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:19 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11JN8.024 E11JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 11, 2014 Fiscal Year 2013: Bangor Savings Bank, tisan legislation along with my colleagues on PS24 and Kinneret, and Marti wants to ex- Overall Top Performing SBA lender; Katahdin the Human Trafficking Caucus, Rep. CHRIS pand that scope even farther. Trust Company, Top 7(a) Dollar Volume Lend- SMITH. The Riverdale Rising Stars’ Broadway Gala er; People’s United Bank, Top Performing 3rd Very few Americans are aware that many of will honor Marti for all that she has done at the Party Lender; Granite State Economic Devel- the goods they use everyday are tainted by Riverdale Y, particularly her dedication to the opment Corp., Top Performing 504 Lender; human trafficking or the worst forms of child performing arts. There is something magical NorState Federal Credit Union, Top Per- labor. According to the U.S. Department of La- about the theater. Audiences become forming Credit Union; CEI, Top Performing bor’s 2012 List of Goods Produced by Child enraptured by the performances as actors Microlender; and Eastern Maine Development Labor or Forced Labor, 134 goods from 74 make their characters come to life. Corp., Top Community Advantage Lender. countries were made by forced and child Children and teens who participate in the- These recipients are among the best that labor. This bill will increase transparency in ater programs through the Riverdale Y grow Maine and New England have to offer. supply chains in order to remove slavery from too. Marti enjoys watching once-shy children Through their leadership and incredible com- business operations and products. and timid teens develop greater confidence in mitment to their communities, Maine and New The Business Supply Chain Transparency themselves. There is indeed magic in the the- England are better places in which to live and on Trafficking and Slavery Act doesn’t tell ater and all that Marti does to encourage our do business. businesses what to do, but rather to tell con- youth to flourish. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- sumers what they are doing to end human Her devotion to the Riverdale Y and the lating the honorees of the Small Business Ad- slavery. greater community is inspiring. I am pleased ministration’s Annual Awards Luncheon on This bill will give consumers the tools they to have the opportunity to recognize Marti Mi- their outstanding service and achievement. need to know where and how their goods are chael’s leadership and achievements. We are f being made. While there are good actors, saddened that she is leaving but I wanted this opportunity to thank her for all that she has RECOGNIZING DIA DE PORTUGAL there are businesses operating in parts of the world that rely on enslaved humans to done and continues to do in our beloved community. HON. JIM COSTA produce their products. We believe American consumers have a right to know who these f OF CALIFORNIA companies are. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION This legislation creates a market-based so- Wednesday, June 11, 2014 lution rather than relying on prescriptive action HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along by the federal government. Large global com- OF CALIFORNIA with my colleagues Mr. NUNES of California, panies already reporting to the Securities and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CICILLINE of Rhode Island, Mr. VALADAO of Exchange Commission (SEC) simply need to Wednesday, June 11, 2014 California, Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Ms. include what they are doing to rid their supply LOFGREN of California, and Mr. HONDA of Cali- chains of human slavery. This information will Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tues- fornia to recognize Dia de Portugal. On this then be posted on the company, SEC, and day, June 10th, 2014, I mistakenly voted ‘‘no’’ day, we celebrate the heritage of the Por- Department of Labor (DOL) websites for easy on rollcall vote No. 277. I meant to vote ‘‘aye’’ tuguese people and underscore the impor- public access. Consumers will be able to re- on the Nadler Amendment to H.R. 4745 to in- tance of the strong relationship between the search a company and determine their pur- crease funding for the Housing Opportunities United States and Portugal. chasing decisions based on the information for Persons with AIDS program (HOPWA) by From California to Massachusetts and provided. Very simply, this bill creates com- $29.1 million. HOPWA is a program that I Rhode Island to Hawaii, Portuguese Ameri- petition to improve practices to end slavery by have supported throughout my tenure in Con- cans have made positive contributions to our providing the public with information about gress. HOPWA provides much needed hous- communities for many years. According to the what companies are doing to address slavery. ing assistance to low-income persons with U.S. Census, more than one million individuals Human trafficking is the 21st century slav- HIV/AIDS in my Congressional District and living in the United States are of Portuguese ery. It is estimated that over 20 million people throughout the Country. I will continue to work ancestry. These vibrant Portuguese commu- are working in some form of forced labor with my colleagues as this bill moves through nities are a reflection of the ties that bind our worldwide. We must use every tool available the Senate and onto the Conference process two nations. to help men, women, and children around the to advocate for increased funding for HOPWA. Since the founding of our nation, the United world who fall victim to the scourge of human f States has had few allies as reliable as Por- trafficking, forced labor, and the worst forms of IN RECOGNITION OF THE tugal, which was among the first countries to child labor. recognize the United States following the Rev- RETIREMENT OF MR. BYRON PIGG olutionary War. The oldest continuously oper- f ating U.S. Consulate in the world is located in HONORING MARTI MICHAEL HON. MIKE ROGERS Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel in OF ALABAMA the Azores. U.S. Secretary of State John HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kerry recently said, ‘‘The strong partnership OF NEW YORK Wednesday, June 11, 2014 between our two countries is more vital than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ever.’’ We wholeheartedly agree. would like to ask for the House’s attention Mr. Speaker, on this Dia de Portugal, we re- Wednesday, June 11, 2014 today to recognize Byron Pigg who is retiring affirm our commitment to strengthening the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the Riverdale YM- from the position of Public Safety Director with economic, cultural, and security relationship YWHA is fortunate to have had Marti Michael the East Alabama Water, Sewer and Fire Pro- between Portugal and the United States, and at its helm. Deeply rooted in Jewish culture, tection District. we join with the people of Portugal and our the Riverdale Y is open to all within the com- Mr. Pigg is retiring after 33 years and 10 Portuguese American constituents in wishing munity and promotes an environment of inclu- months of service. Prior to his service as a everyone a joyous Dia de Portugal. sion and diversity. full-time employee, Byron served as a volun- f Marti’s involvement with the Riverdale Y teer firefighter. He served as fire chief for 25 INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘BUSINESS started long before she became its Executive years of his full-time employment. SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY Director and even before the first bricks were During his tenure as fire chief, Byron ON TRAFFICKING AND SLAVERY laid. While working at UJA-Federation in the worked to significantly upgrade the fire depart- ACT OF 2014’’ early 1980s, Marti worked with the Riverdale ment. In 2005, he oversaw the construction of community to raise the necessary capital to a new headquarters fire station. He received HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY build the Y. over $1 million in grant money to help improve Marti has worked for the Riverdale Y for 28 the fire department. He also has served in nu- OF NEW YORK years, and since taking the helm as Executive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merous local, regional and statewide organiza- Director, she oversees a thriving community tions. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 center that offers athletic, artistic and enrich- Mr. Speaker, we join his family and friends Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. ment for children, adults and seniors. The Riv- in celebrating Mr. Pigg’s retirement and wish Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce bipar- erdale Y also offers after-school programs at him the very best.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:19 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11JN8.028 E11JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E961 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Roll Number 296—H.R. 4745 on Motion to HONORING ANDY AND BETTY Recommit with Instructions—‘‘nay.’’ BECKSTOFFER HON. JOE WILSON Roll Number 297—H.R. 4745—Making ap- OF SOUTH CAROLINA propriations for the Departments of Transpor- HON. MIKE THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tation, and Housing and Urban Development, OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 11, 2014 and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes— Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- ‘‘aye.’’ er, I submit the following remarks regarding Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Andy and Betty my absence from votes which occurred on f June 9, 2014 and June 10, 2014 as I partici- Beckstoffer, the recipients of the Land Trust of Napa County’s Acre by Acre Award. Andy and pated in a primary election on June 10th. List- HONORING AL AND DEE DELBELLO Betty have dedicated their lives to the preser- ed below is how I would have voted had been vation and conservation of land in Napa Coun- present. ty, which is both honorable and deserving of Roll Number 272—H.R. 4412—To authorize HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL recognition. the programs of the National Aeronautics and OF NEW YORK Andy is the founder and owner of Space Administration, and for other pur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Beckstoffer Vineyards and its subsidiaries, poses—‘‘aye.’’ which own approximately 1,000 acres of vine- Roll Number 273—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to Wednesday, June 11, 2014 yard land in Napa County, 1,000 acres in the Broun of Georgia Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ Mendocino County, and 1,000 acres in Lake Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, countless com- Roll Number 274—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to County. Andy and Betty have permanently the Chabot of Ohio Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ munities across our great nation thrive thanks preserved over 400 acres of Napa County Roll Number 276—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to in part to the selfless service and dedicated land by placing nine separate properties in the Gohmert of Texas Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ commitment of individuals like Al and Dee conservation easements with the Land Trust. Roll Number 277—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to DelBello. The DelBellos epitomize the very From the 44-acre Carneros Creek and Las the Nadler of New York Amendment—‘‘nay.’’ meaning of the words ‘‘public service.’’ Amigas conservation easements, which pro- Roll Number 278—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to I have known Al and Dee for many years. tect rural viewshed and watershed areas in the Capito of West Virginia Amendment— Al is a distinguished public servant who rep- the Carneros area, to 181 acres of their ‘‘aye.’’ resented our community with dignity and integ- Georges III vineyard in prime Agricultural Pre- Roll Number 279—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to rity. His record of hard work and commitment serve area, the Beckstoffers have provided us the Broun of Georgia First Amendment— to ensuring that government serves all is truly with outstanding examples of the use of con- ‘‘aye.’’ remarkable; he’s a leader whom I have strived servation easements to preserve the natural Roll Number 280—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to to emulate. values of land. Andy once said of his work, the Broun of Georgia Second Amendment— ‘‘we started as farmers, then became grape ‘‘aye.’’ Al started serving our country in the Na- tional Guard after graduating from Fordham growers, and now are stewards of the land.’’ Roll Number 281—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to Andy and Betty Beckstoffer are the recipi- the Broun of Georgia Third Amendment— Law School. He returned to New York once he completed his service, and later ran for City ents of numerous awards for their ‘‘aye.’’ grapegrowing, including Grower of the Year Roll Number 282—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to Council in Yonkers. His sense of civic duty did not end there. He was elected as Mayor of from Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Agri- the Hartzler of Missouri Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ culturist of the Year from the Napa County Roll Number 283—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to Yonkers in 1970, served as the Westchester County Executive for three consecutive terms, Farm Bureau. They were also awarded the the Daines of Montana Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ Award for Wine Industry Leadership by the Roll Number 284—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to and then became Lieutenant Governor in 1982. U.S. Congressional Wine Caucus, and the the Gosar of Arizona First Amendment— Wine Award from Copia, the American Center ‘‘aye.’’ While serving in public office, Al worked to- for Food, Wine and the Arts. Andy and Betty Roll Number 285—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to gether with those on both sides of the aisle to Beckstoffer have five children together, David, the Gosar of Arizona Second Amendment— the benefit of his constituents. Al was funda- Dana, Tuck, Kristin, and Steven. ‘‘aye.’’ mental in building a medical center in West- Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time Roll Number 286—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to chester, creating the first State Office for the that we honor and thank Andy and Betty the Fleming of Louisiana Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ Disabled and an Office for Women, and estab- Beckstoffer for their commitment to our com- Roll Number 287—H.R. 4810—To direct the lishing a countywide bus system, among other munity and to preserving our beautiful lands. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into con- things. Al continues to serve his fellow New Their unyielding dedication to philanthropy and tracts for the provision of hospital care and Yorkers as the Chairman Emeritus of the land conservation is inspirational and a testa- medical services at non-Department of Vet- Westchester County Association. ment that two people can make a significant erans Affairs facilities for Department of Vet- Dee DelBello joins her husband in being an difference in our community. erans Affairs patients with extended waiting exemplary public servant, dedicating her life to f times for appointments at Department facilities lend a helping hand. Dee received her Mas- TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND and for other purposes—‘‘aye.’’ ter’s Degree from Seton Hall University, and URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- Roll Number 288—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to while her husband was in office, she ad- LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- the Denham of California Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ vanced the cultural aspects of Westchester TIONS ACT, 2015 Roll Number 289—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to County through her amazing work advocating the Blackburn of Tennessee Amendment No. for the arts. SPEECH OF 1—‘‘aye.’’ Roll Number 290—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to Dee impressively served as Commissioner HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of the New York State Commission on Judicial the Schock of Illinois Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ OF CALIFORNIA Roll Number 291—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to Conduct for 17 years, and continuously breaks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the glass ceiling for women with her service the Gosar of Arizona First Amendment— Tuesday, June 10, 2014 ‘‘aye.’’ on the advisory board of The Women’s Busi- Roll Number 292—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to ness Development Center, her membership in The House in Committee of the Whole The National Association for Female Execu- House on the state of the Union had under the Gosar of Arizona Second Amendment— consideration the bill (H.R. 4745) making ap- ‘‘aye.’’ tives, and as a co-founder of Women in Com- munications. propriations for the Departments of Trans- Roll Number 293—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to portation, Housing and Urban Development, the Schiff of California Amendment—‘‘nay.’’ Al and Dee DelBello have both won numer- and related agencies for the fiscal year end- Roll Number 294—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to ous awards throughout the years for their im- ing September 30, 2015, and for other pur- the Sessions of Texas Amendment—‘‘aye.’’ mense work on behalf of all New Yorkers, and poses: Roll Number 295—H.R. 4745 on agreeing to I want to continue recognizing them by ex- Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. Mr. the Gingrey of Georgia Amendment No. 29— pressing my gratitude and appreciation for all Chair, I rise today in opposition of the pro- ‘‘aye.’’ of the contributions they have made. posed cuts to the Transportation Infrastructure

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:19 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11JN8.034 E11JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 11, 2014 Generating Economic Recovery Program PAYING TRIBUTE TO RABBI Mr. Taylor’s devotion of time and effort to (TIGER) and the policy rider to TIGER in- SANDY EISENBERG SASSO FOR the logging industry is second to none having cluded in the Fiscal Year 2015 Transportation, 36 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE been recognized at the national level for his Housing and Urban Development (THUD) ap- INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY progressive influence in the United States For- propriations bill. est Service. Aside from being the founder of Southern Loggers Cooperative and Wood One of the primary objectives of TIGER is to HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS Products Development Foundation, Travis has invest in transportation projects that better OF INDIANA also been recognized as ‘‘Louisiana Logger of connect communities to centers of employ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Year,’’ served as President of the Lou- ment, education, and services and that hold Wednesday, June 11, 2014 isiana Logging Council, and served on the promise to stimulate long-term job growth, es- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I board of directors of The Timbermen’s Self-In- pecially in economically distressed areas. rise today to pay tribute to Rabbi Sandy Sasso surance Fund. TIGER has been traditionally open to all gov- for her 36 years of service to the Indianapolis Mr. Taylor exemplifies a strong character of ernmental entities from cities and counties to community. The people of the Fifth Congres- leadership, hard work and dedication. He has port and rail authorities and universities. sional District and the entire City of Indianap- earned the respect and admiration of every- The House FY15 THUD bill includes $100 olis are forever grateful for Rabbi Sasso’s one he has met along his journey. I ask my million for TIGER grants. This is an 80% de- nearly 4 decades of community leadership and colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Mr. crease from current funding levels. In the cur- spiritual guidance. Taylor and his years of commitment and rent (FY14) grant application round, the United Over the years, Rabbi Sasso’s leadership achievements. States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has been a critical part of so many people’s f has received nearly 800 applications request- religious journey. Her dedication in guiding IN MEMORY OF DON DAVIS ing a total of $9.5 billion, with only $600 mil- Congregation Beth-El Zedeck is a model for lion to invest—that’s a request of more than community and religious leaders everywhere. 15 times what can be awarded. As the first female to be ordained from the Re- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. constructionist Rabbinical College, Rabbi OF MICHIGAN The House FY15 THUD bill also includes a Sasso has been a trailblazer for women of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worrisome policy rider, with language that faith all over the country. Her journey proves Wednesday, June 11, 2014 would restrict TIGER eligibility to roads/high- to young women everywhere that through hard ways, bridges, freight rail and ports. This work and discipline, their dreams can become Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to would be a major change to the grant pro- reality. honor a trailblazer in business, music, and phi- gram, which has traditionally attracted a wide Rabbi Sasso’s path to becoming an accom- lanthropy from the great City of Detroit: Mr. variety of innovative projects including public plished theologian wasn’t without critics. Many Don Davis. transportation and passenger rail, bicycle and thought that the traditional role of men in the Mr. Davis—who passed away on Thursday, pedestrian projects. rabbinate should be upheld. However, Rabbi June 5—at the age of 75, was the CEO of the These policy riders and severe cuts to Sasso never let the naysayers deter her from First Independence Bank as well as a TIGER are troubling. From the Durfee Avenue fulfilling a lifelong dream. After completing Grammy-winning record producer and a cele- rail-highway grade separation project in Pico both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees brated musician. He brought both joy and prosperity to his community and to all those Rivera, to Artesia’s proposal to build a public from Temple University, she continued to re- around him. parking structure and expand sidewalks in the lentlessly pursue her goal, eventually becom- Mr. Davis started his career as a session city’s commercial district, to the City of ing just the second female ever to be ordained guitarist for Motown in the 1960’s and eventu- Cerritos’ request to facilitate the reconstruction in the United States. ally rose to become owner of the legendary of the Del Amo Boulevard Bridge, which is However, Rabbi Sasso’s accomplishments are not just limited to her admirable work in studio known as United Sound. While his mu- outdated and presents significant capacity, sical career spanned numerous studios and safety and accessibility problems. Substantial the synagogue. She is also a mother, an award-winning children’s book author, a major labels, Mr. Davis’s musical legacy will forever funding for TIGER grants is crucial for my Dis- be associated with Motown. This musical leg- trict. organizer for the Indianapolis Spirit and Place Festival, and so much more. While her time as acy includes guitar work in Barrett Strong’s I ask that my colleagues join me in oppos- the leader of Beth-El Zedeck may be coming ‘‘Money (That’s What I Want)’’ and Mary ing the 80% cuts to TIGER grants and lan- to a close, I am certain that her tenure as a Wells’ ‘‘Bye Bye Baby’’. Since its founding, guage restricting TIGER eligibility in the House pillar in the Indianapolis community is nowhere Motown has been a cultural cornerstone of the FY15 THUD bill. Providing funding for these near its end. United States, and it has been an honor to call and other TIGER projects are about the safe- On behalf of the grateful constituents of In- Mr. Davis—one of Motown’s original musi- ty, economic development, and services that diana’s Fifth Congressional District, I congratu- cians—a friend. communities deserve. late Rabbi Sasso on the occasion of her retire- As a Detroiter and a public servant, I have ment. Thank you, Rabbi, for your decades of admired Mr. Davis not only for his music but f dedicated leadership with Beth-El Zedeck. also for his trailblazing accomplishments in Best wishes to you as you pursue new chal- business and philanthropy. After retiring from OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL lenges in the many bright years ahead of you. his career as a professional guitarist in 1970, DEBT f he founded what would become Michigan’s only African-American owned and operated HONORING TRAVIS TAYLOR FOR commercial bank: the First Independence HON. MIKE COFFMAN HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE LOG- Bank. Over time, this institution would rise to GING INDUSTRY become the 12th largest African-American OF COLORADO owned bank in the nation, holding nearly 5 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. VANCE M. McALLISTER percent of all assets in the nation’s African- American banking community. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 OF LOUISIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Davis never saw business as a means Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January to advance personal interests. Instead, he led Wednesday, June 11, 2014 his business to maximize the expansion of 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Mr. MCALLISTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with economic opportunity for underserved people. fice, the national debt was great pride that I rise today to honor Travis He was a fervent believer in bringing entrepre- $10,626,877,048,913.08. Taylor of Winn Parish for his numerous ac- neurial prospects and quality jobs to people in Today, it is $17,555,165,805,212.20. We’ve complishments and contribution to the logging desperate need. A renaissance man, Mr. added $6,928,288,756,299.20 to our debt in 5 industry. Davis brought the passion he displayed as a years. This is over $6.9 trillion in debt our na- Mr. Taylor, a Louisiana native, became a Motown musical artist to the fields of finance tion, our economy, and our children could successful logging contractor after earning a and economic development. have avoided with a balanced budget amend- degree in forestry from Louisiana Tech Univer- I am deeply saddened to learn of the death ment. sity. of my dear friend, Mr. Don Davis. He will live

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Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tions of Jonathan Nicholas Stivers, of SR–253 the District of Columbia, to be an As- Committee on Indian Affairs agreed to by the Senate of February 4, sistant Administrator of the United 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- To hold hearings to examine S. 1948, to States Agency for International Devel- promote the academic achievement of tem for a computerized schedule of all opment, and Joan A. Polaschik, of Vir- meetings and hearings of Senate com- American Indian, Alaska Native, and ginia, to be Ambassador to the People’s Native Hawaiian children with the es- mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Democratic Republic of Algeria, De- tablishment of a Native American lan- tees, and committees of conference. partment of State. guage grant program, S. 1998, to amend SD–419 This title requires all such committees the Adult Education and Family Lit- 4 p.m. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily eracy Act to reserve funds for Amer- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Oper- ican Indian, Alaska Native, Native Ha- mittee—of the time, place and purpose waiian, and Tribal College or Univer- of the meetings, when scheduled and ations, and Related Programs Business meeting to markup proposed sity adult education and literacy, and any cancellations or changes in the legislation making appropriations for S. 2299, to amend the Native American meetings as they occur. fiscal year 2015 for the Department of Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize a As an additional procedure along State, Foreign Operations, and Related provision to ensure the survival and with the computerization of this infor- Agencies. continuing vitality of Native American mation, the Office of the Senate Daily SD–138 languages. Digest will prepare this information for SD–628 printing in the Extensions of Remarks JUNE 18 3 p.m. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 10 a.m. Committee on Small Business and Entre- on Monday and Wednesday of each Committee on Appropriations preneurship week. Subcommittee on Department of Defense To hold hearings to examine growing Meetings scheduled for Thursday, To hold hearings to examine proposed small business exports, growing United June 12, 2014 may be found in the Daily budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for States Jobs. the Department of Defense. Digest of today’s RECORD. SR–428A SD–192 MEETINGS SCHEDULED Committee on Banking, Housing, and JUNE 19 Urban Affairs 9:30 a.m. JUNE 17 Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, Committee on Armed Services 9:30 a.m. and Investment To hold hearings to examine the nomina- To hold hearings to examine high fre- Committee on Homeland Security and tions of Laura Junor, of Virginia, to be quency trading’s impact on the econ- Governmental Affairs a Principal Deputy Under Secretary for omy. Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga- Personnel and Readiness, Gordon O. SD–538 tions Tanner, of Alabama, to be General To hold hearings to examine conflicts of Committee on Environment and Public Works Counsel of the Department of the Air interest, investor loss of confidence, Force, Debra S. Wada, of Hawaii, to be and high speed trading in the United Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Assistant Secretary of the Army for States stock markets. Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Mi- SH–216 To hold hearings to examine climate randa A. A. Ballentine, of the District 10 a.m. change, focusing on the need to act of Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and now. of the Air Force for Installations, Envi- Forestry SD–406 To hold hearings to examine creating Committee on Homeland Security and ronment, and Energy, all of the De- jobs through bio based manufacturing. Governmental Affairs partment of Defense, and Monica C. SR–328A To hold hearings to examine the intel- Regalbuto, of Illinois, to be an Assist- Committee on Banking, Housing, and ligence community, focusing on keep- ant Secretary of Energy for Environ- Urban Affairs ing watch over its contractor work- mental Management. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- force; with the possibility of a closed SH–216 tions of Julian Castro, of Texas, to be session in SVC–217 following the open Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- session. JUNE 25 opment, and Laura S. Wertheimer, of SD–342 2:15 p.m. the District of Columbia, to be Inspec- 2 p.m. Special Committee on Aging Joint Economic Committee tor General of the Federal Housing Fi- To hold hearings to examine brain inju- To hold hearings to examine empower- nance Agency. ries and diseases of aging. ment in the workplace. SD–538 SD–562 Committee on Commerce, Science, and SH–216 2:30 p.m. Transportation 2:15 p.m. Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Committee on Foreign Relations Product Safety, and Insurance To hold hearings to examine United Subcommittee on Strategic Forces To hold hearings to examine protecting States policy in Afghanistan and the To receive a closed briefing on United consumers from false and deceptive ad- regional implications of the 2014 transi- States nuclear deterrence policy. vertising of weight-loss products. tion. SVC–217 SR–253 SD–419 Committee on Indian Affairs 2:30 p.m. Special Committee on Aging To hold an oversight hearing to examine Committee on Armed Services To hold hearings to examine the reduc- economic development, focusing on en- Subcommittee on SeaPower tion in face-to-face services at the So- couraging investment in Indian coun- To receive a closed briefing on the major cial Security Administration. try. threats facing Navy forces and the cur- SD–562 SD–628

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate passed H.R. 3230, Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act, as amended. (The legislative vehicle entitled, ‘‘Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act’’ Senate 403(e)(1) of S. Con. Res. 13, Fiscal Year 2010 Budg- Chamber Action et Resolution, fell. Pages S3591, S3592–93 Routine Proceedings, pages S3553–S3620 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Measures Introduced: Six bills and five resolutions 2014: Senate passed S. 1681, to authorize appropria- were introduced, as follows: S. 2461–2466, S. Res. tions for fiscal year 2014 for intelligence and intel- 469–472, and S. Con. Res. 37. Page S3604 ligence-related activities of the United States Gov- Measures Passed: ernment and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency Retire- Authorizing Use of the Capitol Rotunda: Senate ment and Disability System, after agreeing to the agreed to S. Con. Res. 37, authorizing the use of the following amendment proposed thereto: Page S3620 rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemora- Reid (for Feinstein/Chambliss) Amendment No. tion of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal 3238, in the nature of a substitute. Page S3620 ceremony. Page S3557 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act: By 93 yeas to viding that S. Res. 470, be placed on the calendar 3 nays (Vote No. 187), Senate passed H.R. 3230, to and upon the enactment into law of the language of improve the access of veterans to medical services Title IV of S. 1681, as amended, Senate proceed to from the Department of Veterans Affairs, after strik- the consideration of the resolution; that the resolu- ing all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu tion be agreed to. Page S3620 thereof, the text of S. 2450, Senate companion meas- Honoring former President George H.W. Bush ure, as amended, after taking action on the following and Mrs. Barbara Bush: Senate agreed to S. Res. amendment and motion proposed thereto: 471, honoring former President George H.W. Bush Pages S3564–93 on the occasion of his 90th birthday and Barbara Adopted: Bush on the occasion of her 89th birthday and ex- Tester Amendment No. 3237, to amend the title. tending the best wishes of the Senate to former Page S3593 President Bush and Mrs. Bush. Page S3620 During consideration of this measure today, the Senate also took the following action: Honoring Dr. James Schlesinger: Senate agreed By 75 yeas to 19 nays (Vote No. 186), three-fifths to S. Res. 472, honoring Dr. James Schlesinger, of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having former Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Energy, and voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion Director of Central Intelligence. Page S3620 to waive all applicable sections of the Congressional Measures Considered: Budget Act of 1974, the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Federal Student Loans: Senate continued consider- Act of 2010, and waiver provisions of applicable ation of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. budget resolutions with respect to H.R. 3230, as 2432, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 amended by S. 2450 (listed above). Subsequently, to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal stu- the point of order that the emergency designation dent loans. Pages S3553–64 provision contained in Section 802(b) of H.R. 3230, During consideration of this measure today, Senate as amended by S. 2450, pursuant to Section also took the following action: D633

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nominees testified and answered questions in their S. 2188, to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to own behalf. reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- to take land into trust for Indian tribes, with an fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the amendment. nomination of Shaun L.S. Donovan, of New York, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budg- HIGHER EDUCATION FOR AMERICAN et, after the nominee, who was introduced by Sen- INDIAN STUDENTS ators Landrieu and Collins, testified and answered Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee concluded an questions in his own behalf. oversight hearing to examine Indian education, fo- BUSINESS MEETING cusing on higher education for American Indian students, after receiving testimony from Jamienne Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee ordered favor- Studley, Deputy Under Secretary of Education; Billie ably reported the following business items: Jo Kipp, Blackfeet Community College, Browning, S. 919, to amend the Indian Self-Determination Montana, on behalf of the American Indian Higher and Education Assistance Act to provide further self- governance by Indian tribes, with an amendment in Education Consortium; Cheryl Crazy Bull, American the nature of a substitute; Indian College Fund, Denver, Colorado; Thomas S. 1447, to make technical corrections to certain Purce, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Wash- Native American water rights settlements in the ington; and Melvin Monette, American Indian Grad- State of New Mexico, with amendments; uate Center, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico. S. 1574, to amend the Indian Employment, Train- ing and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY to facilitate the ability of Indian tribes to integrate OVERSIGHT the employment, training, and related services from Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded an diverse Federal sources, with an amendment in the oversight hearing to examine the Department of nature of a substitute; Homeland Security, after receiving testimony from S. 2041, to repeal the Act of May 31, 1918, with Jeh Charles Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Secu- an amendment; and rity. h House of Representatives ation of H.R. 4800, making appropriations for Agri- Chamber Action culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Admin- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 15 pub- istration, and Related Agencies programs for the fis- lic bills, H.R. 4834–4848; and 4 resolutions, H. cal year ending September 30, 2015. Further pro- Con. Res. 101; and H. Res. 619–621, were intro- ceedings were postponed. Pages H5265–95, H5296–H5312 duced. Pages H5318–19 Agreed to: Additional Cosponsors: Pages H5319–20 Lee amendment that increases funding, by offset, for Child Nutrition Programs by $8,150,000 for the Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. establishment, maintenance, or expansion of the Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he school breakfast program; Pages H5287–88 appointed Representative Smith (MO) to act as Thompson (CA) amendment that increases fund- Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H5251 ing, by offset, for the Office of the Inspector General Recess: The House recessed at 10:43 a.m. and re- by $1,000,000 for meat safety inspections; convened at 12 noon. Page H5255 Page H5288 Hinojosa amendment that increases funding, by Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest chap- offset, for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection lain, Rabbi Eytan Hammerman, Temple Beth Sha- Service by $2,500,000 for the eradication of specialty Page H5256 lom, Mahopac, New York. crop pests; Page H5289 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Gosar amendment that increases funding, by off- Administration, and Related Agencies Appro- set, for the Office of the Inspector General by priations Act, 2015: The House began consider- $220,000; Pages H5289–90

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:38 Jun 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D11JN4.REC D11JNPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST June 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D637 the Suballocation of Budget Allocations for FY 2015 ‘‘The Production and Circulation of Coins and Cur- passed. rency’’. Testimony was heard from Larry R. Felix, THE MAY 31, 2014 TRANSFER OF FIVE Director, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Depart- SENIOR TALIBAN DETAINEES ment of Treasury; Richard A. Peterson, Deputy Di- rector, United States Mint, Department of Treasury; Committee on Armed Services: Full Committee held a Lorelei St. James, Director, Physical Infrastructure hearing entitled ‘‘The May 31, 2014 Transfer of Five Issues, Government Accountability Office; and pub- Senior Taliban Detainees’’. Testimony was heard lic witness. from Chuck Hagel, Secretary, Department of De- fense; and Stephen Preston, General Counsel, Depart- ASSESSING ENERGY PRIORITIES IN THE ment of Defense. MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 21ST CENTURY CURES: EXAMINING THE Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the ROLE OF INCENTIVES IN ADVANCING Middle East and North Africa held a hearing enti- TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR PATIENTS tled ‘‘Assessing Energy Priorities in the Middle East and North Africa’’. Testimony was heard from Amos Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on J. Hochstein, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘21st Century Cures: Diplomacy, Bureau of Energy Resources, Department Examining the Role of Incentives in Advancing of State. Treatments and Cures for Patients’’. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. ONGOING STRUGGLE AGAINST BOKO MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN THE 21ST HARAM CENTURY Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and Inter- Communications and Technology held a hearing en- national Organizations held a hearing entitled ‘‘The titled ‘‘Media Ownership in the 21st Century’’. Tes- Ongoing Struggle Against Boko Haram’’. Testimony timony was heard from William Lake, Chief, Media was heard from public witnesses. Bureau, Federal Communications Commission; and MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES public witnesses. Committee on Homeland Security: Full Committee held MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES a markup on H.R. 3202, the ‘‘Essential Transpor- Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee con- tation Worker Identification Credential Assessment cluded markup on the following legislation: H.R. Act’’; H.R. 3488, to establish the conditions under 4697, the ‘‘Small-Cap Access to Capital Act’’; H.R. which the Secretary of Homeland Security may es- 2629, the ‘‘Fostering Innovation Act of 2013’’; H.R. tablish preclearance facilities, conduct preclearance 4809, the ‘‘Defense Production Act’’; H.R. 3770, the operations, and provide customs services outside the ‘‘CFP–G Act of 2013’’; H.R. 4262, the ‘‘Bureau Ad- United States, and for other purposes; H.R. 3846, visory Commission Transparency Act’’; H.R. 4383, the ‘‘United States Customs and Border Protection the ‘‘Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Small Authorization Act’’; H.R. 4263, the ‘‘Social Media Business Advisory Board Act’’; H.R. 4539, the ‘‘Bu- Working Group Act of 2014’’; H.R. 4289, the ‘‘De- reau Research Transparency Act’’; H.R. 4604, the partment of Homeland Security Interoperable Com- ‘‘CFPB Data Collection Security Act’’; H.R. 4811, munications Act’’; H.R. 4802, the ‘‘Airport Security the ‘‘Bureau Guidance Transparency Act’’; H.R. Enhancement Act of 2014’’; H.R. 4803, the ‘‘TSA 3389, the ‘‘CFPB Slush Fund Elimination Act’’; Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2014’’; H.R. 4662, the ‘‘Bureau Advisory Opinion Act’’; and H.R. 4812, the ‘‘Honor Flight Act’’. The fol- H.R. 4804, the ‘‘Bureau Examination Fairness Act’’. lowing bills were ordered reported, as amended: The following bills were ordered reported as amend- H.R. 3488; H.R. 3203; H.R. 3846; H.R. 4263; ed: H.R. 4383; H.R. 4604; H.R. 3389; H.R. 4539; H.R. 4802; and H.R. 4803. The following bills and H.R. 4662. The following bills were ordered re- were ordered reported, without amendment: H.R. ported without amendment: H.R. 4262; H.R. 4697; 4289 and H.R. 4812. H.R. 2629; H.R. 4604; H.R. 4539; H.R. 3770; OVERSIGHT OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF H.R. 4804; H.R. 4811; and H.R. 4809. INVESTIGATION PRODUCTION AND CIRCULATION OF Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a COINS AND CURRENCY hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Investigation’’. Testimony was heard from James B. Monetary Policy and Trade held a hearing entitled Comey, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE At 1:45 p.m., Senate will vote on confirmation of the 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 12 nominations of Lael Brainard, of the District of Colum- bia, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, Senate Chamber to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Stanley Fischer, of New York, to be Program for Thursday: After the transaction of any Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal morning business (not to extend beyond 11:30 a.m.), Sen- Reserve System. ate will begin consideration of the nomination of Crystal Nix-Hines, of California, for the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service as the United States Permanent Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representative to the United Nations Educational, Sci- entific, and Cultural Organization. At approximately 9 a.m., Thursday, June 12 12:00 noon, Senate will vote on confirmation of the nominations of Crystal Nix-Hines, of California, for the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service as the House Chamber United States Permanent Representative to the United Program for Thursday: Consideration of H.R. 4453— Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organiza- Permanent S Corporation Built-in Gains Recognition Pe- tion, Michael J. McCord, of Ohio, to be Under Secretary riod Act of 2014 (Subject to a Rule), H.R. 4457—Amer- of Defense (Comptroller), R. Jane Chu, of Missouri, to be ica’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 (Subject to Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, and a Rule), and H. Res. 617—Condemning the abduction of Todd A. Batta, of Iowa, to be an Assistant Secretary of female students by armed militants from the terrorist Agriculture. group known as Boko Haram.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E952, E953, E955, E957, E959, Murphy, Tim, Pa., E953 E960, E961 Napolitano, Grace F., Calif., E960 Braley, Bruce L., Iowa, E953 Faleomavaega, Eni F.H., American Samoa, E955 Peters, Gary C., Mich., E952, E956 Brooks, Susan W., Ind., E962 Fincher, Stephen Lee, Tenn., E957, E958 Poe, Ted, Tex., E958 Capito, Shelley Moore, W.Va., E954 Gabbard, Tulsi, Hawaii, E952 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E958, E960 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E953 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E951, E954, E956 Runyan, Jon, N.J., E955 Coble, Howard, N.C., E954 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E951 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E958 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E962 McAllister, Vance M., La., E962 Sa´ nchez, Linda T., Calif., E961 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E962 McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Wash., E958 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E957, E959, E961 Costa, Jim, Calif., E957, E960 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E960 Walden, Greg, Ore., E954 DelBene, Suzan K., Wash., E951 Meehan, Patrick, Pa., E959 Welch, Peter, Vt., E952 Deutch, Theodore E., Fla., E956 Michaud, Michael H., Me., E959 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E957, E961 Murphy, Patrick, Fla., E956 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E951

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