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Vol. 155 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009 No. 103 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was All this I pray in the name of Him sured. But people love their insurance called to order by the Speaker pro tem- who is the light of the world. Amen. companies. pore (Mr. WEINER). f Now, everyone knows that insurance f companies make money not providing THE JOURNAL health care. But people love their in- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER pro tempore. The surance companies, so we have to leave PRO TEMPORE Chair has examined the Journal of the them in the game, right? The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- last day’s proceedings and announces People love for-profit insurers, so fore the House the following commu- to the House his approval thereof. government ought to give the insur- nication from the Speaker: Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- ance companies a bailout and subsidize WASHINGTON, DC, nal stands approved. private insurers, because people love July 10, 2009. I hereby appoint the Honorable ANTHONY f their insurance companies, right? D. WEINER to act as Speaker pro tempore on Well, I don’t think that people love this day. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE for-profit insurance. I think people NANCY PELOSI, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the want a not-for-profit system that guar- Speaker of the House of Representatives. gentleman from Alabama (Mr. BRIGHT) antees all Americans health care. f come forward and lead the House in the f Pledge of Allegiance. PRAYER AMERICANS DESERVE A PROPER Mr. BRIGHT led the Pledge of Alle- Dr. Alan N. Keiran, Office of the Sen- DEBATE giance as follows: ate Chaplain, offered the following I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina prayer: asked and was given permission to ad- Father God, as the challenging winds United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, dress the House for 1 minute and to re- of change blow across our beloved Na- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. vise and extend his remarks.) tion, we ask You to empower and en- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. courage our leaders. Release in them f Speaker, Democrats are beholden to vibrant faith in Your word and grant ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER the failed policies of big government. them supernatural wisdom to solve the PRO TEMPORE That is why they refuse to acknowl- daunting problems facing our country The SPEAKER pro tempore. The edge the commonsense proposals House and our world. Lord God Almighty, only You can Chair will entertain up to five 1-minute Republicans have provided to make lead us out of darkness and into the speeches on each side of the aisle. this Nation stronger, energy more af- wonderful light of Your redeeming f fordable and Americans healthier. love. Open our eyes that we may see Rather than have the reasonable de- GUARANTEEING ALL AMERICANS bate that the American people deserve, and our ears that we may hear what HEALTH CARE Your Holy Spirit is saying in these try- Democrats want to spend their time ing times. Protect us from the spirit of (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given presenting false choices. But despite fear and anoint us with power, love and permission to address the House for 1 the tired rhetoric we hear from the sound minds. Establish within us the minute.) other side of the aisle, House Repub- tenacious resolve needed to overcome Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, one of licans continue to offer commonsense any obstacles inspired by the enemy of the tragic and laughable conceits of solutions to improve the economy and our souls. the entire health care debate is that create jobs through relief for families Father, please bless and encourage people love their for-profit health in- and small businesses. the Members of this House, their fami- surance companies, so hands off the We are fighting for patient-first lies and staff members. As they seek private insurers. health care solutions that will help Your counsel, speak tender words of These are the same insurance compa- Americans afford insurance, protect encouragement and direction into their nies whose premiums, copays and the doctor-patient relationship and hearts. As they study Your word, may deductibles are forcing millions of keep Washington out of your private they feel renewed and enlightened. And Americans into poverty. Sixty percent health care decision. We are standing as they worship, let them experience of all U.S. bankruptcies are tied to peo- up for the middle-class families who Your transforming presence and abun- ple not being able to pay their hospital cannot afford a massive national en- dant love. bills, and most of these people were in- ergy tax.

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H7950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 The American people deserve a de- erage, but it matters not if there are Along with operating a local food shelf, bate on the ideas, not more rhetoric not enough doctors for America’s pa- they offer emergency financial assist- and false choices from this administra- tients. Ensuring that our Nation has a ance to those in need. tion and their allies. strong physician workforce is critical Feed My Starving Children provides In conclusion, God bless our troops, and must be part of this national hand-packed meals formulated specifi- and we will never forget September health care debate. cally for children suffering from 11th in the Global War on Terrorism. For more information, please visit malnourishment and starvation. They f my Website, healthcaucus.org. ship those meals to over 60 countries, HONORING GREG GAMBRIL AND f partnering with like-minded organiza- tions worldwide. They have helped chil- DARYL BAILEY ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROGRESS dren regain their health. (Mr. BRIGHT asked and was given AND IMPORTANCE OF GHANA The spirit of service embodied by permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- these employees and volunteers at minute.) mission to address the House for 1 these organizations is something we Mr. BRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise minute.) should all be proud of and something today to honor two very talented law Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, today I we should strive for each day. enforcement officials in my district. rise to applaud the efforts of Ghana in f Last week, Greg Gambril and Daryl promoting good governance and civic Bailey received the highest honors in participation. President Obama will HEALTH CARE INNOVATION ZONE their respective fields from the Ala- wrap up the third leg of his inter- PROGRAM ACT bama District Attorney’s Association. national trip in Ghana. He will be there (Ms. SCHWARTZ asked and was Greg received the Brad Morris Memo- today. given permission to address the House rial DA of the Year Award. He has I am reminded of the important role for 1 minute and to revise and extend served in the Covington County DA’s this democratic nation plays in the her remarks.) office since 1992 and elected as district international world. Ghana is an active Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, find- attorney in 2004. participant in the United Nations and ing a uniquely American solution to Daryl Bailey began in the Mont- the African Union. In its region, it has our Nation’s health care challenges gomery County DA’s office in 1997 and been extremely active in international means expanding access to high quality has served as Chief Deputy District At- peacekeeping. health coverage, containing health torney since 2002. He was named Assist- Ghana, the first state in Sub-Saharan care costs, improving the quality of ant District Attorney of the Year and Africa to gain its independence, has care and achieving better health out- he has prosecuted capital murders as shown that it is a stable nation whose comes. To achieve these goals, we have well as the domestic violence cases in government and people are accountable to think in new ways about how to his district. to one another. These acts are a good Again, congratulations to Greg, bridge the current system’s fragmenta- first step in developing future relation- along can his wife Julie and sons, Jo- tion, encourage coordination and pro- ships between our Nation and Ghana. seph and Charlie, and to Daryl Bailey mote collaboration by health care pro- One of my constituents, five-time ka- and his wife, Tracy, and children, viders. rate and kickboxing champion, An- Meaningful health care reform re- Laura and Jake, for their achievements thony ‘‘Amp’’ Elmore, fulfilled his life- quires that we expand delivery of care and dedicated service to our commu- long dream by visiting Ghana in 1998. models that encourage teamwork nities. The champ visited Accra, and it has among providers, improve efficiencies, f changed his life. and ensure that Americans get better PRESCRIPTION OF THE DAY: EN- After returning to Memphis, Amp de- value for their health dollars spent. SURING A STRONG FUTURE PHY- veloped his vision of educating and en- This includes patient-centered medical SICIAN WORKFORCE lightening people about the cultural homes and greater access to primary (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given and economic importance of Africa as a care. We should also expand opportuni- permission to address the House for 1 continent, as well as Ghana. At his ties for doctors and hospitals, includ- minute and to revise and extend his re- home and throughout the city, he ing those based in community and aca- marks.) showcased African artifacts, fabrics demic medical centers, to design, im- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘Are we and arts. plement and evaluate such models of running out of doctors’’ was a question This weekend, on Friday and Satur- care delivery. posed by the Texas Medical Association day both, he will be honoring Africa at I have introduced the Health Care In- last year. The United States popu- his home and inviting the public and novation Zone Program Act to create lation continues to grow and there is having a fashion show and an African and expand these innovative models of concern that there may not be enough dinner. I will be there. Next year, I will care. When we provide incentives to physicians to care for Americans. visit Ghana and hope to develop trade payers and providers to work together If we do nothing to assist the train- between our city, Ghana and our Na- to improve care to communities of pa- ing of new physicians, waiting lines tion. tients, we will undoubtedly see better will grow longer, lapses in treatment f health care, better health care out- comes and lower costs for all of us. will occur, and many of our smaller COMMENDING SERVICE and rural communities will be at risk ORGANIZATIONS f of not having physicians. REPUBLICANS OFFER A BETTER What is the prescription? Helping (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM doctors as they enter training in med- permission to address the House for 1 ical school and continuing assistance minute.) (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- throughout their residency in high- Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, in the mission to address the House for 1 need specialties and medically-under- midst of intense policy debates, we minute.) served areas to make certain that when must not forget that we are here for Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, at some you need help, your doctor is in. one reason, to serve. Thankfully I have point every American will see a doctor Two bills, H.R. 914 and H.R. 916, bi- constant reminders of that spirit of or require some form of emergency partisan bills to help offer incentives service throughout my district. During care. Whether it is the birth of a child for physicians to practice in rural and the past week, I visited two amazing or an aging parent sick with cancer, underserved areas of the country, will service organizations where I had the families are praying for the best health help to ensure that health care cov- great honor of joining their efforts. care possible for their loved ones. But erage actually equals access to a doc- Interfaith Outreach and Community right now, Democrats are pushing for a tor for all Americans. Partners helps people who are facing a government takeover of health care All of the recent discussion on health crisis, whether it be sudden job loss or that would severely limit many pa- care reform has been on cost and cov- dealing with serious health care issues. tients’ access to life-saving treatment.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7951 House Republicans know that health legal immigrants just to stay in busi- member of the Committee on Appropriations care run by government bureaucrats ness. Illegals also drive up the cost of or their designees each may offer one pro doesn’t work, because it has been tried medical insurance for everybody else. forma amendment to the bill for the purpose and failed in other countries. Tragedies Mr. Speaker, if we stop paying for of debate, which shall be controlled by the proponent. result when government controls medical coverage for illegals, then citi- SEC. 3. The Chair may entertain a motion health care and makes decisions best zens and legal immigrants could obtain that the Committee rise only if offered by left to doctors and their patients. affordable health care. Americans the chair of the Committee on Appropria- Republicans will offer a better plan should not be forced and coerced to pay tions or his designee. The Chair may not en- for health care reform, one that pro- for the health care of people illegally tertain a motion to strike out the enacting vides patients and their families with in the United States. words of the bill (as described in clause 9 of the peace of mind that comes with hav- And that’s just the way it is. rule XVIII). SEC. 4. During consideration of H.R. 3082, ing the care they need when they need f the Chair may reduce to two minutes the it. minimum time for electronic voting under b 0915 f clause 6 of rule XVIII and clauses 8 and 9 of rule XX. DEVELOPING A CLEAN ENERGY PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION POINT OF ORDER FUTURE FOR MAINE OF H.R. 3082, MILITARY CON- STRUCTION AND VETERANS AF- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I raise a (Ms. PINGREE of Maine asked and FAIRS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, point of order against H. Res. 622 be- was given permission to address the 2010 cause the resolution violates section House for 1 minute.) Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act. Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, The resolution contains a waiver of by direction of the Committee on in Maine we are witnessing the birth of all points of order against consider- Rules, I call up House Resolution 622 an industry, a clean energy industry ation of the bill, which includes a waiv- and ask for its immediate consider- that will create the jobs and supply the er of section 425 of the Congressional ation. renewable energy we will need to grow Budget Act which causes a violation of The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- our economy. In Maine, we have the section 426(a). lows: people, the technology and the re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- sources to develop and grow this indus- H. RES. 622 tleman from Arizona makes a point of try. Resolved, That at any time after the adop- order that the resolution violates sec- Last week, Maine hosted the Inter- tion of this resolution the Speaker may, pur- tion 426(a) of the Congressional Budget suant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the national Energy Ocean Conference, Act of 1974. where hundreds of clean energy experts House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for The gentleman has met the threshold from around the world gathered and consideration of the bill (H.R. 3082) making burden to identify the specific lan- saw firsthand how serious our State is appropriations for military construction, the guage in the resolution on which the about developing renewable energy. Department of Veterans Affairs, and related point of order is predicated. Such a Also last week the Maine Wind Indus- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- point of order shall be disposed of by try Initiative went public. MWII has tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes. The the question of consideration. organized the complete wind power in- first reading of the bill shall be dispensed The gentleman from Arizona and a dustry supply chain, from large organi- with. All points of order against consider- Member opposed each will control 10 zations like Bath Iron Works to small- ation of the bill are waived except those aris- minutes of debate on the question of ing under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General er companies that specialize in preci- debate shall be confined to the bill and shall consideration. After the debate, the sion composite manufacturing. not exceed one hour equally divided and con- Chair will put the question of consider- Mr. Speaker, Maine has an important trolled by the chair and ranking minority ation, to wit: Will the House now con- role to play in Maine’s clean energy fu- member of the Committee on Appropria- sider the resolution? ture, and Maine people are ready to be tions. After general debate the bill shall be The Chair recognizes the gentleman part of it. considered for amendment under the five- from Arizona. minute rule. The bill shall be considered as f Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, there may read through page 58, line 6. Points of order well be unfunded mandates in this bill, WHY ARE AMERICANS FORCED TO against provisions in the bill for failure to but that’s not why I rise today. I rise comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. PAY FOR THE HEALTH CARE OF because it’s about the only mechanism ILLEGALS? Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, ex- cept as provided in section 2, no amendment we have to talk about the fact that we (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was shall be in order except the amendments are bringing appropriation bills to the given permission to address the House printed in the report of the Committee on floor under closed or structured rules, for 1 minute.) Rules accompanying this resolution. Each which violates basically every precept Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the such amendment may be offered only in the we’ve had in this House about openness government control crowd is pushing order printed in the report, may be offered and transparency on appropriation for universal government takeover of only by a Member designated in the report, bills. health care. They say only Dr. Uncle shall be considered as read, shall be debat- able for ten minutes equally divided and con- For years—and decades—appropria- Sam can cure the high cost of medi- trolled by the proponent and an opponent, tion bills have been brought to the cine. and shall not be subject to a demand for divi- floor under an open rule, allowing Well, one way to keep down the high sion of the question in the House or in the Members to offer amendments to var- cost of health care that no one dares Committee of the Whole. All points of order ious sections of the bill and not be pre- mention is to secure the borders. The against such amendments are waived except cluded from that. But these bills are flood of illegals coming here for free those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. being brought to the floor all year health care services costs taxpayers At the conclusion of consideration of the bill under closed or structured rules, allow- billions every year. California spends for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such ing very, very few amendments. Let me $1.5 billion a year in medical costs just amendments as may have been adopted. In tell you why that’s important. for illegals. No wonder they are going the case of sundry amendments reported Here, in the past, when Republicans broke. Texas spends $700 million a from the Committee, the question of their were in the majority, we were lacking year. Virginia spends $100 million a adoption shall be put to the House en gros a lot of transparency on earmarks. I year, and they are not even a border and without division of the question. The would come to the floor and offer some- state. previous question shall be considered as or- times a dozen earmark amendments on That doesn’t count the cost to hos- dered on the bill and amendments thereto to the floor to strike earmarks, and I had pitals that treat illegals. Hospitals final passage without intervening motion ex- no idea most times when I would come cept one motion to recommit with or with- aren’t allowed to check citizenship, so out instructions. to the floor whose earmark I was chal- illegals use expensive emergency rooms SEC. 2. After disposition of the amend- lenging. I would simply come and chal- to treat minor ailments. The hospital ments specified in the first section of the lenge it. And sometimes the sponsor of then must charge more to citizens and resolution, the chair and ranking minority the earmark would come down to the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H7952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 floor to defend it, sometimes they amendments that were prefiled and do have transparency, you need ac- wouldn’t; but at least I had the oppor- only maybe 20 or so were allowed. I countability. And when you cut off de- tunity to come down and challenge the myself have submitted, in one of the bate and cut off amendments coming to earmark and there was some type of latest bills, about a dozen amendments the floor and bring appropriation bills back and forth and discussion of it. and was only allowed to offer three on under closed rules in violation of every Now we have some transparency rules, the floor. My guess is that these are tradition we’ve had in this House, then which is good. Some of us have pushed going to be narrowed further and fur- we’ve got a problem. for these transparency rules for a ther until we get to the Defense bill It is said that people outside of the while. Now we know whose earmark later this month, which we have al- beltway don’t care about process, and we’re challenging on the floor. Now we lowed only one day of debate for. Keep that may be true. It’s tough to make know because there is a name next to in mind, this is going to be a bill that political points about process because it, and Members are required to fill out will have, likely, if tradition holds, it’s tough to understand the process of a certification letter stating that they more than 1,000 House earmarks in it, this institution. But bad process al- have no financial interest in the ear- several hundred of which will con- ways yields bad results and bad policy. mark that they are sponsoring. stitute no-bid contracts for private It happened when we were in the ma- Those are good reforms; I’m glad we companies, nearly all of which there jority, when we held votes open for 3 have them. The Speaker of the House will be a pattern of campaign contribu- hours to allow leadership and others to tions flowing back to the Member who said during the campaign a couple of twist arms. That violated every tradi- years ago that we were going to drain sponsored that earmark. Now, I am not a fan of public funding tion of the House where you’re sup- the swamp, referring to some of the posed to only hold votes open for 15 corruption that had gone on, much of of campaigns. That’s not the direction we should go. And campaign contribu- minutes or slightly longer. There’s a it due to earmarking. And I am pleased problem with that. People may not un- that some of these transparency rules tions typically flow to Members who share the philosophy of the person who derstand that outside, but it leads to have come into being. It’s a good thing. bad results. And I would submit that if The problem is we have not drained the is making the contribution. But when you have a pattern, as the press has you shut down appropriation bills, if swamp; we simply know how deep the duly noted, accurately noted, that as you shut down the process allowing mud is. We know that we have a prob- soon as an earmark is sponsored, often Members to offer amendments on the lem, but we have not done much to cor- there are campaign checks that come floor and just turn a blind eye to what rect that problem. Let me give you an directly to that Member who sponsored might be occurring, then you’re going example. And this is the case here with the earmarks. There is an appearance to have a problem, and you’re going to this rule and the rules on other appro- of impropriety that we simply have to increase the cynicism, rightfully, that priation bills this year. take account of here in the House. people have about this institution. Now we know whose earmarks are in Our role here in the House and the I have served in the House of Rep- the bills, and we know that some of role of the Ethics Committee is to resentatives for 9 years. This is a won- them raise questions, particularly in make sure that we uphold the dignity derful institution, it really is; and we the Defense bill that is upcoming later of this institution, and we simply can’t owe this body much more than we’re this month. There are numerous inves- do that when you have the appearance giving it. And I would hope that the tigations going on by the Department of impropriety. And when you give a leadership here would exhibit maybe of Justice right now examining the re- no-bid contract to a private company more of a vested interest in upholding lationship between earmarks and cam- whose executives turn around and the dignity of this institution instead paign contributions. Our own Ethics make large campaign contributions of sweeping these things under the rug Committee issues guidance that says if back to that Member who sponsored and saying let’s just not have debate you receive a campaign contribution in the no-bid contract to them, you have on the House floor because people close proximity to an earmark that the appearance of impropriety. And it might see what is occurring. you’ve sponsored, that doesn’t nec- is simply wrong for us now to shut Mr. Speaker, I hope that, particu- essarily constitute financial interest; down debate on that and to say, all larly when we get to the Defense bill in other words, go ahead and do it. And right, now we used to allow Members later, where there are going to be hun- we have many examples of earmarks to challenge these things on the floor, dreds and hundreds of earmarks that going out and campaign contributions but now that we know that there’s an represent no-bid contracts to private flowing in to the sponsor of the ear- appearance of impropriety, we’re sim- companies, that we allow amendments mark. We may not see that as a prob- ply going to shut down debate, we’re to come to the floor to examine some lem here, but clearly the Justice De- not going to talk about it, we’re not of these instead of sweeping the process partment seems to see there is a prob- going to allow that debate to occur on under the rug and hoping that nobody lem with that. the House floor. pays attention. And so what do we do here in the Now, I would hope that these ear- With that, I yield back the balance of House? Instead of allowing Members to marks would be talked about and dis- come to the floor during debate and my time. cussed and vetted in the Appropria- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- saying, what about this earmark, what tions Committee, but clearly that is about the campaign contributions that tlewoman from Maine is recognized in not the case. If it were the case, if opposition. seem to have been received as soon as these were properly vetted in the Ap- Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, that earmark was sponsored, as soon as propriations Committee, we wouldn’t I yield myself such time as I may con- that report came to the floor saying see the scandals that we’ve seen. We sume. that that earmark was in the bill, why wouldn’t have Members of Congress be- did campaign contributions flow in re- hind bars right now for sponsoring ear- The gentleman from Arizona has sponse to that—instead of being able to marks and taking money for them. made some eloquent points this morn- examine those things, we’ve decided to Now, I’m not saying that that’s oc- ing. And I certainly hope if he really cut off debate. curring now, but that has in the past. wants to resolve this issue, he will join And so we have transparency rules And when we clearly haven’t vetted me in supporting the bill that is in the where we now know whose earmark is these properly—and we don’t do this House right now on public financing. in the bill, but we’ve prohibited Mem- body any service by cutting off debate Since both he and I come from States, bers from actually coming to the floor on the House floor and saying we’re Arizona and Maine, that have had to examine that. So you have some just going to turn a blind eye because great success with this system in re- more transparency, but you’ve cut out there might be a problem, and if we moving some of the corruption from accountability. stand on the floor and debate these the process, I think that we could Now, we’ve done a number of appro- things, then people might see that make a good team on that issue. priation bills, and some amendments there is a problem. But, Mr. Speaker, we know that this have been allowed—very few. I think in So it’s good to have transparency point of order is not about unfunded one bill there were more than 100 rules. That’s wonderful. But once you mandates, as he mentioned—or, in fact,

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7953 even about earmarks. It’s about delay- There was no objection. will increase processing time and im- ing consideration of this bill and ulti- Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, prove electronic record keeping. mately stopping it altogether. I yield myself such time as I may con- Perhaps most importantly, the bill sume. provides for a significant and historic b 0930 House Resolution 622 provides for change in the way we fund health care Since I do come from the State of consideration of H.R. 3082, the Military of our veterans. H.R. 3082 provides $48.2 Maine, where nearly one-fifth of our Construction and Veterans Affairs Ap- billion in advance appropriations for residents are veterans or active-duty propriations Act, 2010, under a struc- fiscal year 2011 for the medical serv- members of our armed services, I know tured rule. ices, medical facilities, and medical ad- that this bill we are about to talk For the past 8 years, our country has ministration accounts. about today is extremely important, been engaged in two conflicts halfway While the Congress has always taken and passing this rule to allow for con- around the world. The number of on the challenges of this country, these sideration of this bill and move forward wounded military personnel in Iraq and issues have not always been shielded on these issues around access to health Afghanistan has put a financial strain from partisan battles and political care, making sure our veterans get the on the Department of Veterans Affairs. delays. This Congress in the past few benefits that they deserve, is ex- The Veterans Health Administration weeks has been no exception, but there tremely important to the residents of estimates that they will treat more are some issues which should not be my State and certainly people across than 6 million patients in 2010, includ- subject to politics and doubt. There is this country. ing over 400,000 veterans from Iraq and no doubt that the men and women of I hope my colleagues will see through Afghanistan. In addition, the con- the armed services have bravely served this attempt and will vote ‘‘yes’’ so sistent training, deployment, and rede- our country. They have fought without that we can consider this legislation on ployment of our troops have put a sig- question and without debate, and in its merits and not stop it with a proce- nificant burden on our military. doing so, they have sacrificed time dural motion. The last thing that peo- H.R. 3082 appropriates over $133 bil- with their families, risked their own ple want to see happening in the House lion in fiscal year 2010 for military con- well-being, and all too often they have of Representatives is endless conversa- struction, veterans programs, and four sacrificed their lives. By providing ad- tion about things that have nothing to related agencies. The bill provides $24.6 vance appropriations for the health do with the issues before us but not billion for construction and improve- care of our veterans, we can take the moving forward with the things that ments to military bases, facilities, and steps to ensure that these benefits are we care about. housing units. The bill provides $450 not subject to politics as usual. Those who oppose this bill can vote million to accelerate the moderniza- I strongly support this rule, which against it on the final passage. We tion of trainee housing and $2 billion to provides for consideration of this es- must consider this rule. We must pass construct and maintain houses for sential and important bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of this legislation today. military families. I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ to The bill also provides $200 million in my time. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield consider this rule. additional funding for the Guard and Mr. FLAKE. Will the gentlewoman myself such time as I may consume. Reserves to address critical unfunded I appreciate the gentlewoman’s yield- yield? requirements as a result of prolonged ing me the time. Ms. PINGREE of Maine. I will. and repeated deployments. Maine is Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to a Mr. FLAKE. I appreciate that. I’m home to thousands of Guard and Re- structured rule, a structured appro- not going to call a vote on this. I’m not servists who have made an invaluable priations rule, and also I am opposed to trying to delay the process. We’re just contribution to our national defense, how my Democrat colleagues continue given so little time to speak because and I am proud to see funding included to shut out the minority voice with we’re not allowed to bring amendments in this bill for them. this structured rule. to the floor that we have to take every H.R. 3082 also renews our commit- Before taking control of the House of opportunity that we can. ment to redevelop closed military Representatives in 2007, our Democrat I appreciate your yielding. bases and their surrounding commu- friends promised the American public Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Again, I urge nities. The bill provides $7.5 billion to that this would be the most open, hon- my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this implement the 2005 BRAC and $537 mil- est, and most ethical Congress in his- motion to consider so that we can de- lion to address an enormous backlog of tory. Yet that is not the case for the bate and pass this important legisla- environmental cleanup projects from past 21⁄2 years. You heard my colleague, tion today. the previous BRAC rounds. This fund- the gentleman Mr. FLAKE, talking Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ing is essential to communities across about the process, the process that’s of my time. the country, including the town of happening not just today but has been The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time Brunswick in my district, which is al- happening for now 21⁄2 years on this for debate has expired. ready experiencing economic difficul- floor. The question is, Will the House now ties from the closing of Naval Air Sta- For the last few weeks, this Demo- consider the resolution? tion Brunswick. crat majority has been forcing spend- The question of consideration was de- While the investments in military ing bills through the House of Rep- cided in the affirmative. construction are vital, they are only a resentatives. My friends on the other The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- small portion of this bill. More than 80 side of the aisle have been using ex- tlewoman from Maine is recognized for percent of the bill’s funding in this leg- tremely restrictive rules to accomplish 1 hour. islation is devoted to veterans pro- this legislative business. Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, grams. The bill provides over $108 bil- During the Republican majority, the for the purpose of debate only, I yield lion for veterans’ medical care, claims most appropriations bills considered the customary 30 minutes to the gen- processors, and facility improvements. under a restrictive rule in any single tleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS). All H.R. 3082 increases appropriations by 14 season was four, and that was back in time during consideration of the rule is percent or $12.9 billion over the current 1997. for debate only. level. This bill includes $45 billion for This majority has set a new record GENERAL LEAVE the Veterans Health Administration, forcing every appropriations bill under Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, with increased funding for mental a strict structured rule. So far the I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- health services, assistance programs Democrat majority has limited debate bers may be given 5 legislative days in for homeless veterans, and innovative on the six spending bills that the House which to revise and extend their re- services for veterans in rural areas. has already passed, and today’s bill is marks on House Resolution 622. The bill also provides $85 million for the seventh. Mr. Speaker, that is not The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there States to build and renovate extended open, honest, or ethical. Chairman objection to the request of the gentle- care facilities and $3 billion to fund OBEY set an arbitrary timeline to fin- woman from Maine? new technological initiatives which ish the fiscal year 2010 spending bills,

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The United been rejected also, rejected in an un- Congress needs to make sure that we’re States is looking at a record $1.8 tril- precedented fashion. paying attention to those members of lion deficit this year alone. What the heck is the majority afraid our military. Congress should be promoting poli- of? Why don’t they want to take the I join Ranking Member LEWIS in his cies that reduce spending and grow job normal time, the normal process? Why concern regarding the ability for the growth in this country. Unemployment won’t they allow for an open and hon- VA, however, to effectively absorb continues to rise while our friends on est debate, the one that they called large funding increases provided by the other side of the aisle continue to for? this bill. The Appropriations Com- tax, borrow and spend their way into Mr. Speaker, with that said, I would mittee report was critical of the slow record deficits. The Congressional like to thank the majority in the Rules rate of the multibillion dollar major Budget Office estimates that the unem- Committee for allowing at least my construction account for the VA, and ployment benefits spending is now amendment to be made in order on the points out that the spending rates are more than 21⁄2 times what it was at this floor today. The care of our Nation’s ‘‘woefully slow,’’ having only spent $1.9 point last year. The current unemploy- troops and veterans is extremely im- billion of the $4.4 billion that was ap- ment rate is over 9.5 percent for the portant to me and every single Mem- propriated between the fiscal year 2005 first time since 1983. ber, I believe, of this body, and it’s my and fiscal year 2008. When you add fis- Where are the jobs? It’s a question hope that my amendment will pass on cal year 2009 and this bill, that account that should continue to be asked on the House floor today. But, Mr. Speak- then grows to $6.5 billion. I believe that this floor. Where are the jobs that were er, every single Member should have the current funding project should be promised from this economic stimulus had that opportunity. The opportunity exhausted before receiving additional from this President and our Speaker, to be able to come to this floor under moneys. Mr. LEWIS agreed also and so NANCY PELOSI. an open rule to talk about the things did all the Republicans on the com- Mr. Speaker, now is the time when that are important to them. mittee. the economy should be bouncing back. Today we are here to discuss the rule Mr. Speaker, the bill before us today But this is a time when the Democrat for the Military Construction and Vet- includes over a 15 percent increase Congress is forcing Americans to pay erans Affairs Appropriations Act of from fiscal year 2009 spending, which for a failed trillion dollar stimulus 2010, and I note that my dear friend the assists with TRICARE, mortgage as- package, a bailout for those who de- young gentleman from Tennessee, Mr. sistance, child care, and other nec- faulted on their mortgages, a bailout for those who abuse their credit cards, ZACH WAMP, is the Republican lead on essary personnel-related accounts. Yet this bill. And I am very pleased with it is important to note that a couple a bailout for credit and America’s bad decisionmaking from corporate offices, the work that not only Mr. WAMP has weeks ago, Congress passed the Defense a new national energy tax and a pos- done but how he has led in such a way Authorization bill, increasing defense- sible $1.5 trillion health care reform to make sure that the men and women related funding by only 4 percent. This package that will force 120 million of the military understand his dedica- Nation is at war, and my Democrat col- Americans off their current health care tion and devotion to this process. leagues only modestly increased our It’s my intent to discuss the impor- defense and strategic capacities, while coverage. When does the spending stop? tance of the underlying bill as well as all other appropriations bills are in- Not today in this House. In closing, Mr. Speaker, every Mem- some of the concerns in the legislation, creasing 10, 15, 19, and even 33 percent ber of this body understands the impor- and I would also like to highlight the more than last year’s levels. Mr. tance of adequate and appropriate Democrat majority’s large increase in Speaker, this disparity sends a dan- gerous message to our enemies and one funding for our Nation’s military and spending across the board for appro- our veterans, and we give thanks to priations bills. This is unacceptable, to our troops that are in the field. To help curb some out-of-control them. This bill provides the necessary especially in a time of huge deficits Democrat spending, Ranking Member benefits to our service men and women, and exceptionally high unemployment. JERRY LEWIS offered an amendment in their families and our veterans, and I Mr. Speaker, I think we should aim the full committee that would am proud of that. But I would continue for a balanced budget, not unlimited prioritize funding increases for defense, to point out to my friends on the other spending. I think this body should have military construction, and our vet- side of the aisle that we cannot tax, to make tough decisions and set prior- erans by providing a 6 percent increase spend and borrow our way out of this ities, not set the bar so high, or in this for these programs, a 4 percent in- recession. This recession is a national case so low, for just spending so much crease for homeland security, and hold- crisis and puts all of us at risk. money that we cannot and do not have ing all other subcommittees to a very Rising unemployment and record to make tougher decisions. reasonable 2 percent increase. deficits cannot be remedied with mas- This bill provides crucial funding sive increases in spending. Americans 0945 needed for military construction and b back home are tightening their belts, housing funding for our troops and Unfortunately, the amendment was and the United States Congress would their families and other quality-of-life defeated. Out of the 12 appropriations be well advised to do the same. projects, and the Congress should have bills, this amendment would have re- Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ‘‘no’’ vote to go through those projects one by one duced the burden on the American pub- on the rule. and make a determination about what lic by $35 billion. The American people I reserve the balance of my time. is in the best interest not only for the know that you shouldn’t spend what Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, country but also for our military. you don’t have, and that is exactly I yield 2 minutes of my time to the I know that the funding priorities for what this Democrat majority is doing gentleman from Colorado (Mr. all essential programs the Department and continues to do. According to the PERLMUTTER). of Veterans Affairs and related agen- Congressional Budget Office, the Mr. PERLMUTTER. I thank Ms. PIN- cies have asked for in their budgets are Obama administration is on its way to GREE for the opportunity to speak on important. And I also know that this doubling the national debt in 5 years. this rule, and I just want to thank my bill honors our Nation’s heroes who are In doing so, it would drive the debt-to- friends CHET EDWARDS and ZACH WAMP serving in our volunteer military, GDP ratio from 41 percent today to a for their leadership and hard work in those who have served, and also honors staggering 71 percent in the near fu- crafting this bill and their unfailing those who are fallen victims as well. ture, 2014. support of American servicemembers This bill illustrates the deep commit- The Congressional Budget Office on and veterans. With wars in Iraq and Af- ment that Congress has to our military Wednesday of just this week released a ghanistan ongoing and an increasingly

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This legislation their needs remains a top priority. sional district that I represent, and it accomplishes that by providing $109 As much now as ever, Congress needs is receiving in this legislation $55.4 billion for the Department of Veterans to be making critical investments in million that completes the $237 million Affairs, a $14.5 billion increase over construction projects which support required for the new headquarters of 2009, when not factoring stimulus or servicemembers, safety and quality of the Southern Command, which is ex- supplemental funding. life at home and on the battlefield. We tremely important to the national se- It is estimated that the VA will treat must also make good our promise to curity of the Nation and of the hemi- more than 6.1 million patients in 2010, our soldiers returning home from war, sphere, the defense of the hemisphere, including more than 419,000 veterans of by improving their health care facili- and obviously to the community that I Iraq and Afghanistan. To meet this de- ties and services and by providing them am honored to represent. mand, the bill provides important fund- with the best care possible. We also SOUTHCOM personnel and sup- ing for mental health programs, assist- need to aid them in their transition to porting services have contributed over ance to homeless veterans, and to im- civilian life by fully funding the De- $1.2 billion and over 20,000 jobs to south prove access for veterans in rural partment of Veterans Affairs. Florida, and south Florida is the right areas. Our veterans deserve a bill which place for SOUTHCOM. And we have The bill also provides vital funding to honors their remarkable service in the been, for many years, working to make hire additional claims processors to protection of our country. That’s what sure that it stays in south Florida. support the Department’s continued ef- this bill does that we are going to hear I want to thank Chairman EDWARDS forts to reduce the backlog of benefits here today. The bill increases funding and Ranking Member WAMP and really claims. I believe these are two of the for the Veterans Health Administra- all of the members of the Florida dele- most important issues that we deal tion by $4.4 billion over last year. This gation and others who have worked so with, making sure that we deal with improves access to medical services for hard in a united fashion to make this a the PTSD issues which continue to be veterans for key programs in treating reality, a permanent facility for a significant problem and also to make mental health issues, assistance for SOUTHCOM. sure that we have the services avail- homeless veterans, and measures to It’s in a location that is leased from able to provide for the large number of improve access to health care for many the State of Florida for the great total wounded veterans who are coming back veterans who live in rural areas such as of $1 a year, long-term lease, $1 a year. from our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I was also pleased to see that the those in Colorado. That’s what it is going to be costing The bill also expands funding for es- the taxpayer. committee included a provision to pro- vide advanced budget authority and sential investments in information So I want to thank former Governor funding for fiscal year 2011 for medical- technology which speed processing of Bush, Jeb Bush, for his help, in making related accounts. This is a step to en- benefits, claims, and makes needed im- this a reality, as well as Governor sure that the VA health care system provements in the accuracy and effi- Charlie Crist, who has also dem- continues to receive a timely and pre- ciency with the expanded use of elec- onstrated great leadership in making dictable stream of funding without sub- tronic health records. I especially want this project a reality. jecting it to the delays that can arise to thank the Veterans’ Committee, the We have worked with the county. We due to the larger annual budget de- Appropriations Committee in taking a have worked with Mayor Bermudez of bates. the City of Doral. The City of Doral good look and a hard look at proc- Again, I thank the chairman and has been marvelous in its cooperation essing claims, which for a long time ranking member for their work on this were lagging and people were not get- with the men and women of important legislation and urge my col- ting their claims heard. There has been SOUTHCOM; so, too, General leagues to support its passage. a tremendous effort and focus over the Craddock, with whom we began work- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, we have last couple of years to make the claims ing on this important project; and then a lot of members of the Republican process much quicker, much faster, Admiral Stavridis, who has done a tre- conference who want to come down and much more accurate. mendous job as the head of speak about this bill, but we are joined The SPEAKER pro tempore. The SOUTHCOM, and now he is leaving us today by the gentleman, from Georgia, time of the gentleman has expired. to go to Europe and defend that con- Dr. GINGREY. I yield 2 minutes to the Ms. PINGREE of Maine. I yield the tinent; and now General Fraser, who gentleman from Georgia. gentleman an additional minute. has joined SOUTHCOM as the new Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Mr. PERLMUTTER. I would also like head. All of them have done a tremen- er, I thank the gentleman for yielding, to thank my friends for their assist- dous job, along with all of the men and and I stand to strongly oppose this rule ance in creating what will be a state- women there at the Southern Com- on the Military Construction and Vet- of-the-art health care facility in Colo- mand. erans Affairs Appropriations Act of rado. So I thank all who have had an im- 2010. The veterans in Colorado have been portant role in this development and Mr. Speaker, this is unconscionable, promised for years and years and years wish the men and women of what the Democrat majority is doing that they would get a facility that was SOUTHCOM well as I congratulate regarding these appropriations bills. I equal to the service they gave to this them, because Congress has done its think this is about the fourth or fifth country. And with the hard work of the job in funding the new headquarters. appropriation bill that we brought to committee, the hard work of the Colo- Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, the floor with a structured rule, and rado delegation, assistance from both I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman this has never happened, to my knowl- sides of the aisle, we are going to get from Washington (Mr. SMITH). edge, in the history of this Congress. that facility built in Colorado. (Mr. SMITH of Washington asked and These should be open rules so that Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, at this was given permission to revise and ex- every Member, not just members of the time I would like to yield 3 minutes to tend his remarks.) Appropriations Committee, the 40 or 50 the distinguished young gentleman Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. members that study these bills, but from Miami, a member of the Rules Speaker, I rise today in support of the every single Member of this body who Committee, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART. Fiscal Year 2010 Military Construction represent 675,000 people across this Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of and Veterans Affairs Appropriations country and these 50 States should Florida. I want to thank my dear Act, and I thank Chairman EDWARDS have an opportunity to offer amend- friend from Texas, a great leader in and Ranking Member WAMP for their ments. this House, Mr. SESSIONS, for the time. work in crafting this legislation. I have offered 10 amendments to Mr. Speaker, I rise because this legis- As someone who represents tens of these five bills. Not one, not one, Mr. lation that we are bringing to the floor thousands of military veterans and Speaker, has been made in order, and today includes the last installment in a their families, I believe that we have not one of these amendments are dila- project that is very important to the an obligation to provide them with the tory.

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Mr. Speaker, I thank form of a minibus, combine it with determined that. my friend for yielding, and I’m happy some other legislation to pass some- I would also like to point out the Ap- to engage in a colloquy with the distin- thing that we don’t want to pass, and propriations Committee has the right guished Chair of the Committee on Ap- hold our veterans hostage so that they to bring to the floor its appropriation propriations. I’ll look forward enthu- don’t get the pay raise they need, they bills without ever going to the Rules siastically to yielding to him after I don’t get the benefits they need, they Committee, and in fact we have had make a couple of points. don’t get the health care they need. subcommittee Chairs who have done First, the gentleman has ended his That, Mr. Speaker, is unconscion- that. The advantage to the Appropria- remarks by talking about the need for able. tions Committee in doing that is that some kind of outside time limit. In when the bills come to the floor with- fact, just yesterday I pulled out of my b 1000 out going to the Rules Committee, coat pocket the schedule that we have For that reason I stand strongly op- what happens is that any legislation on seen. We all understand that getting posed to this rule. The rule should be an appropriation bill—which under the the appropriations work done is impor- open, and the chairman of the Appro- House Rules is off limits—any legisla- tant. It’s a priority for Democrats and priations Committee knows that, and I tion will be stricken on a point of Republicans alike. challenge him to bring these bills to order. The fact of the matter is the Rules the floor in an open fashion, which we I remember when Neal Smith used to Committee, with a great deal of ease, have always done on both sides of the bring his bill to the floor, and within could in fact simply report out a spe- aisle. about 20 minutes the bill was shredded. cial rule which would establish an out- It is time to end this mendacity and There were a few paragraphs left in the side time limit on the amendment this unconscionable activity. Let’s all bill. It took about an hour to finish the process at all and we could proceed, as vote against this rule. Let’s send it bill and then Neal could go off and have has been the case for the last 220 years, with an open amendment process. back. Let’s bring forward an open rule a conference with the Senate and do Now my friend also referred to the and a fair process so that veterans in anything he wanted to do because there were no limitations. fact, and I know that my friend from every congressional district across Marietta didn’t say that it was unprec- these 50 States will have an oppor- So it has been an advantage to indi- vidual House Members for the Appro- edented to have unstructured rules tunity to be heard. when we deal with appropriations bills, Ms. PINGREE of Maine. I’m very priations Committee to go to the Rules Committee, whether or not there’s a but it is unusual. pleased to yield 5 minutes of my time And I will remind my friend who to the Chair of the Appropriations totally open rule or whether there’s a structured rule, because at least then talked about the history that back in Committee, the gentleman from Wis- 1997, when we did in fact have five ap- consin (Mr. OBEY). individual Members have some capac- ity to influence the results. propriations bills considered under Mr. OBEY. I thank the gentlewoman structured rules, it was done so after, for the time. I would like to respond to Now, we have made quite clear to the minority side we would like to proceed in the case of one, it came to the floor. the fiction that I just heard from the in as open a fashion as possible. Mr. As our late colleague, the former chair- previous speaker. The previous speaker man of the committee, Mr. Natcher, HOYER, the majority leader, and I went indicated that never in the history of to the Republican leadership weeks and used to always say, bills should be con- the Congress have we had structured weeks ago and asked them if there was sidered as privileged. rules for appropriation bills. I would The disparity between a measure some way that we could work out time like to suggest that he ought to read a emerging from the Ways and Means agreements so that we can finish these little history. Committee and the privileged struc- 12 bills before we go home for the Au- We have 12 appropriations bills we ture for consideration of appropria- gust recess. tions bills is something that is very have to bring to the floor each year. He The minority says they want us to do easily understood in the rules of the will find that during the Republican all of these bills individually. Not wrap control of this House, at least 6 of the House of Representatives. them up in a CR. But then they pro- And so I’d be happy to yield to my 12 bills were brought to this floor under ceeded to demand a procedure which structured rules. He will find that al- friend if he would like to respond to will, in the end, result in bills going the notion of the fact that we began most 20 times that is the case. into a CR. Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Will the those measures that ultimately were And so we asked the minority leader- considered under structured rules, we gentleman yield? ship, ‘‘Will you agree to time limits?’’ Mr. OBEY. No, I would not. I have 5 began them, one, under a privileged And the response was, ‘‘Well, if we did structure, which meant that the Rules minutes. You attacked me. I will re- that, our caucus would elect somebody spond without interruption. I would Committee did not even need to act be- else.’’ cause points of order could be raised ask the Chair to prevent further inter- Mr. DREIER. Will the gentleman ruptions. against the work product of the meas- yield? ure itself and also to the point of time The fact is that I would like to ask Mr. OBEY. No, I will not yield. We the House a question: Why is it that limits. asked the leadership, ‘‘Would you be The Rules Committee could easily re- some Members of this House believe willing to go by a process in which port out a rule that would establish an that the Appropriations Committee we’ll give you the opportunity to offer outside time limit. That’s all we’d need must bring bills to the floor that are 10 or 15 amendments, the majority to do. And then we could consider the totally open when the Ways and Means party will offer 5 or 6? You pick the measure under an open amendment Committee, when it brings tax bills to amendments.’’ And they said, ‘‘No.’’ process. the floor, is entitled to have a totally They didn’t want to do that. I’m happy to yield to my friend. closed rule? There are a limited number of hours Mr. OBEY. Let me simply say to the Now, there is no inherent difference between now and the time we recess. If gentleman, I don’t see any need to con- between the two, but there is one his- we want to get our work done, we have tinue chewing this cud over and over torical difference, and that is that the to limit the debate time that we spend and over again. We’ve made our points. Ways and Means Committee used to be on these bills. Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, if I could the committee that handed out com- So there is nothing radically new reclaim my time. mittee assignments to Members of the about this. We’re simply trying to get Mr. OBEY. I didn’t ask for the time. House. And so the message went out: the job done. And we’re going to do You offered it to me and I’m accepting ‘‘Don’t mess with the Ways and Means that if it takes all summer. it.

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This bill authorizes funding crats and Republicans alike who are such as personnel costs and adminis- for the Department of Veterans Affairs denied amendments and the American trative support. to fund a number of worthy projects, people whose Representatives are not When I offered a similar amendment such as building housing for our troops, able to participate in the very impor- at the full committee markup of H.R. mental health services and grants for tant constitutional article I section 9 1016, as amended, which is the bill that the construction of extended care fa- responsibility of appropriations here. authorized the advanced appropriations cilities and veterans’ cemeteries. That’s why there is in fact bipartisan proposal, it received broad bipartisan As a Coloradan, I am particularly concern on this issue, Mr. Speaker. support and passed the Veterans’ Af- pleased to see that the Fitzsimons Vet- Ms. PINGREE of Maine. I reserve the fairs authorizing committee 17–8. erans Affairs Hospital in Aurora, Colo- balance of my time. Since the language of my amendment rado, will receive $119 million as part of Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, at this was also part of the final version of the the Military Construction bill. It is ab- time I yield 5 minutes to a young man bill when it passed the House, all I was solutely crucial for the State of Colo- who serves as coach of our baseball trying to do was bring consistency be- rado and for the veterans in my dis- team, but perhaps even better than tween H.R. 1016, as amended, and the trict to have access to quality care that, just showing his acumen really as bill before us today. close to their homes. an all-American, a dedicated veteran of Every member of the Rules Com- I am very grateful to Secretary the first gulf war and served as a colo- mittee voted in favor of H.R. 1016, so Shinseki and his staff, who invited nel in the United States Army Re- I’m disappointed to see that the very those of us from the Colorado delega- serves and he’s the ranking member of same provision was not made in order. tion to the Department of Veterans Af- the House Veterans’ Affairs Com- The American people—in particular, fairs to make this announcement last mittee, the gentleman from Indiana our veterans—deserve a fair and open month. They have truly recognized the (Mr. BUYER). process of debate on this issue, and it’s urgency of completing a project that Mr. BUYER. I rise today in opposi- unfortunate that this opportunity has has been torn by uncertainty and going tion to this rule because H.R. 3082 rep- been blocked by the Rules Committee back to the drawing board for many, resents a dramatic shift in the way for partisan reasons. many years and finally moved forward that we provide funding for VA medical Since open debate on this issue was in funding this Military Construction care by providing advance appropria- disallowed, it’s my hope to continue to and Veterans Affairs Act. This bill will tions for medical services, medical fa- work with Chairman EDWARDS and help ensure that the Obama adminis- cilities, and medical supports and com- Ranking Member WAMP to include tration continues to move quickly for- pliance accounts. these accounts in next year’s budget ward. I urge my colleagues to vote Now I have some great concerns be- resolution and then in the 2011 appro- ‘‘yes’’ on the rule and vote ‘‘yes’’ on cause the stress placed on the budget priations bill. That’s the only choice final passage of H.R. 3082. model could place us in the VA supple- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 that I now have. mental business. It also leaves out the minutes to the gentleman from So I will attempt to work with you if IT and medical research accounts. Minnetonka, Minnesota (Mr. PAULSEN). So my amendment that was not you want to work with me. What I’ve Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in made in order under this rule tried to learned around this place is bipartisan- opposition to the rule. As Congress correct what I viewed as a flawed proc- ship is a choice. It’s a choice. And I moves forward in the debate on health ess. The amendment would have added have been here now for 17 years and care, we should ensure that any na- the VA information technology sys- I’ve listened to Chairman OBEY not tional health care reform plan pre- tems and the VA medical and pros- only in the majority, in the minority, serves the unique needs of our veterans thetic research accounts to the other and now back in the majority, and and servicemembers as well as protects VA medical care accounts that are in- being consistent—to my good friend—is the unique identity and role of the suc- cluded in the advance appropriations really important. cessful programs and insurance that section. So if you can remember what you they depend on. If we subject these Now many issues were raised about were like in the minority, be con- benefits to new taxation or if we fool- the potential legislative proposals that sistent to how you’re like in the major- ishly fold them into a large govern- authorize advance appropriations for ity. And that’s how you endure respect ment-run program, the quality and the certain Veterans Health Administra- from all of us. And that’s just my good availability of care for our Nation’s tion accounts at the Committee on counsel to my good friend. veterans will suffer, and an erosion of Veterans Affairs’ oversight hearing on Ms. PINGREE of Maine. I yield 2 the quality of these benefits could un- the future funding of the VA, including minutes to a member of the Rules dermine recruiting, retention and, ulti- the following: funding some accounts Committee, the gentleman from Colo- mately, national security. under an advanced appropriation and rado (Mr. POLIS). I had hoped today to offer an amend- some accounts under regular fiscal ap- Mr. POLIS. I rise today in support of ment to make sure that any new propriation could potentially create H.R. 3082, the Military Construction health care program would not under- accounting complexities. and Veterans Affairs Appropriation Act cut the services currently available for Secretary Shinseki expressed con- for fiscal year 2010, and the rule. I’d our men and women in uniform. Unfor- cern that the VA’s information tech- like to thank Chairman EDWARDS of tunately I was not allowed to do so nology is very much integrated into the Military Construction and Vet- today because of the closed rule. It is the medical care accounts and should erans’ Affairs Appropriation Com- frustrating when good ideas cannot be considered for advance appropria- mittee as well as Chairman OBEY for move forward. tion. their hard work and as well the dedi- Mr. Speaker, the servicemembers and The Congressional Research Service cated work of their staff in bringing veterans in our country who have observed that not including IT in ad- this bill before us. served our Nation have unique health vance appropriations could ‘‘create a This legislation truly reflects our care needs that we fulfill through spe- situation whereby, for example, VHA commitment to improving the quality cific mechanisms, such as the VA, could not purchase computer software of life for our service men and women TRICARE and others. These entities although it has procured medical as well as our veterans, who have given are essential to ensuring that we meet equipment that needs the IT software,’’ so much to defend the freedoms that our Nation’s obligations to those who or would not be able to provide the nec- we enjoy every day. serve in uniform and that we do so in a

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H7958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 most personal and effective way. Mili- There was no objection. ticularly on things that would be sub- tary health benefits provide specific Mr. SESSIONS. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on ject to points of order and wouldn’t needed coverage that recognizes the ex- the previous question and a ‘‘no’’ vote even be allowed to be discussed. We traordinary sacrifices that are inherent on the rule. want to see you get your work done. to those who serve in our military. Mr. Speaker, thank you for listening As a very proud member of the Rules Similarly, there are unique and spe- to Republicans today. We believe it’s Committee, I have the opportunity to cialized VA programs that recognize not just our right but the right thing listen to a tremendous number of the the government responsibilities to to do to come and speak forthrightly amendments that come before us; and I those who incur injuries and illness as about our ideas about members of the feel very good about the way we’re a result of their service. Moreover, spe- military, about VA hospitals that are moving forward with our work and cific services and programs for families in our districts and about Veterans Af- about the challenges that we are facing of those who have served help ensure fairs Centers that need to operate in a for the American public and all that is that our grateful Nation gives back to more efficient way. We’re proud of the before us and the importance of getting those who have sacrificed so much for men and women who serve our mili- our work done. all of us. It’s too bad that we are un- tary. I was proud today to have the I do want to remind us today that in able to move forward on my amend- gentleman, Mr. BUYER, a Gulf War vet- spite of all the other conversation that ment because it would have recognized eran, come and speak forthrightly has gone on, this particular rule is a and protected the government’s special about what we think ought to happen. vital step forward towards improving responsibilities to our servicemembers We’re proud of this country. We’re our military infrastructure and ensur- and veterans in any health care pack- proud of our military. But we think we ing the quality care of our veterans age moving through Congress. also ought to make more deliberate de- and their families, making sure it is Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, cisions in this House. worthy of their sacrifice. That is why I am the last speaker on my side, so I yield back the balance of my time. we are here on the floor this morning I’m going to reserve the balance of my Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, to talk about our veterans, to talk time until the gentleman closes for his I just want to point out as we’re clos- about military construction, to talk side. ing that there has been a tremendous about making sure that we are there Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, Repub- amount of conversation on the floor for them. licans are down on the floor today today about the open rule, about the My home State of Maine has one of talking a lot about process. But I think process here. And I want to point out the highest populations of veterans in it’s real interesting that two of our to the Members that even under an the country. In a State of not even 2 newest Members, who are from Colo- open rule, nearly two-thirds of the million people, Maine is home to over rado and Maine, have never even seen amendments that were submitted to 155,000 veterans, nearly one-fifth of our an open rule. They’ve only served for 6 the Rules Committee were in violation population. These men and women months, but they could have served for of House rules and would have been have served without question, without almost 2 years and never would have subject to points of order. They politics and certainly without delay. seen an open rule on this floor. And wouldn’t have been able to proceed on We must make a promise to them and that’s really the measure of what Re- the House floor. In fact, the majority to all of our veterans that we will do publicans are trying to talk about. of amendments you have heard about the same. We must provide them with We’re teaching our newest Members this morning from my good friend from health care and the benefits they de- what things should not look like. We Minnesota, from my colleague from serve without question, without poli- need open rules. Georgia, those are amendments that tics and without delay. Passing H.R. As a result of that, Mr. Speaker, I am would have been in violation of House 3082, we will begin to keep that prom- going to be asking for a ‘‘no’’ vote on rules, would have been subject to a ise. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the previous the previous question so that we can point of order. And while they made question and on the rule. amend this rule and allow for an open good points about why they wanted to The material previously referred to rule because that’s the way we should have their amendments moved forward, by Mr. SESSIONS is as follows: teach, especially new Members, that the fact is, that wouldn’t have hap- AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 662 OFFERED BY MR. open rules should be a part of regular pened today anyway, even if we had SESSIONS OF TEXAS process. There’s no question that the been under an open rule. Strike the resolved clause and all that fol- Let me say one last thing. My col- lows and insert the following: rule the majority brings forth today Resolved, That immediately upon the adop- will only cement the dangerous prece- league from Texas mentioned that a tion of this resolution the Speaker shall, dent that the majority has been setting few of us who are new here, who pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare now for over 2 years. It will only dam- haven’t been through the appropria- the house resolved into the Committee of the age bipartisanship, and it harms us in tions process under open rules—and I Whole House on the state of the Union for our committees. It’s a part of most will say as a new Member of this body, consideration of the bill (H.R. 3082) making conversations in committees about most of the bills that come to the floor appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related what this Speaker is doing. come under structured rules. There may have been a tradition in the past agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- I urge my colleagues to consider tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes. The what we’re about to do and to vote of appropriations bills coming under first reading of the bill shall be dispensed ‘‘no’’ to say no to this so we can allow more of an open rule, but I balance with. All points of order against consider- free and open debate on appropriations that with the remarks of our colleague ation of the bill are waived except those aris- bills and uphold the rights of millions from the Appropriations Committee, ing under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General of Americans—and not just for Repub- Mr. OBEY, who talked to us this morn- debate shall be confined to the bill and shall licans but for Democrats also because ing about the tremendous amount of not exceed one hour equally divided and con- they are also being shut out by their work we’re expected to get done. I can trolled by the chairman and ranking minor- tell you, from my constituents back in ity member of the Committee on Appropria- own party. This is not open; it’s not tions. After general debate the bill shall be honest; and I believe the majority will the State of Maine, they say to me, considered for amendment under the five- come to regret this decision to close you know, you’ve got a lot of work to minute rule. Points of order against provi- down this deliberative process here on do on renewable energy, on health care. sions in the bill for failure to comply with the floor during appropriations sea- We want to see you move forward on clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. During con- sons. those issues. We want to see appropria- sideration of the bill for amendment, the I ask unanimous consent to insert tions bills, like the one we’re talking Chairman of the Committee of the Whole the text of my amendment and extra- about today, that are going to provide may accord priority in recognition on the vital services for our veterans. We basis of whether the Member offering an neous material immediately prior to amendment has caused it to be printed in the the vote on the previous question. want to see those get done. We want to portion of the Congressional Record des- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there see the Members of Congress get their ignated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule objection to the request of the gen- work done. We don’t want to listen to XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be con- tleman from Texas? you with hours of endless debate, par- sidered as read. When the committee rises

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Tierney Waters IT REALLY MEANS Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, on that Titus Watson This vote, the vote on whether to order the I demand the yeas and nays. NAYS—174 previous question on a special rule, is not The yeas and nays were ordered. Aderholt Frelinghuysen Moore (KS) merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Akin Gallegly Moran (KS) dering the previous question is a vote Alexander Garrett (NJ) Murphy, Tim against the Democratic majority agenda and ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Austria Gerlach Myrick a vote to allow the opposition, at least for will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Bachmann Gingrey (GA) Neugebauer the moment, to offer an alternative plan. It time for any electronic vote on the Bachus Gohmert Nunes is a vote about what the House should be de- question of adoption. Bartlett Goodlatte Olson Barton (TX) Guthrie Paulsen bating. The vote was taken by electronic de- Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the Biggert Hall (TX) Pence vice, and there were—yeas 244, nays Bilbray Harper Petri House of Representatives, (VI, 308–311) de- 174, not voting 14, as follows: Bilirakis Hastings (WA) Pitts scribes the vote on the previous question on Blackburn Hensarling Poe (TX) the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the [Roll No. 526] Blunt Herger Posey consideration of the subject before the House YEAS—244 Boehner Hill Price (GA) being made by the Member in charge.’’ To Bonner Hunter Putnam Abercrombie Fattah McDermott Bono Mack Inglis Radanovich defeat the previous question is to give the Ackerman Filner McGovern Boozman Issa Rehberg opposition a chance to decide the subject be- Adler (NJ) Foster McIntyre Boustany Jenkins Reichert fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s Altmire Frank (MA) McMahon Brady (TX) Johnson (IL) Roe (TN) Andrews Giffords ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that McNerney Broun (GA) Johnson, Sam Rogers (AL) Arcuri Gonzalez ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- Meek (FL) Brown (SC) Jones Rogers (KY) Baca Gordon (TN) mand for the previous question passes the Meeks (NY) Brown-Waite, Jordan (OH) Rogers (MI) Baird Grayson control of the resolution to the opposition’’ Michaud Ginny King (IA) Rooney Baldwin Green, Al in order to offer an amendment. On March Miller (NC) Buchanan King (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Barrow Green, Gene Miller, George Burgess Kingston Roskam 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- Bean Griffith Mitchell Burton (IN) Kirk Royce fered a rule resolution—The House defeated Becerra Grijalva Mollohan Buyer Kline (MN) Ryan (WI) the previous question and a member of the Berkley Gutierrez Moore (WI) Calvert Lamborn Scalise Berman Hall (NY) opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, Moran (VA) Camp Lance Schmidt Berry Halvorson asking who was entitled to recognition. Murphy (CT) Campbell Latham Schock Bishop (GA) Hare Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: Murphy (NY) Cantor LaTourette Sensenbrenner Bishop (NY) Harman ‘‘The previous question having been refused, Murtha Cao Latta Sessions Blumenauer Hastings (FL) the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Nadler (NY) Capito Lee (NY) Shadegg Boccieri Heinrich Napolitano Carter Lewis (CA) Shimkus gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Boren Herseth Sandlin Neal (MA) Cassidy Linder Shuler yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Boswell Higgins Nye Castle LoBiondo Shuster the first recognition.’’ Boyd Himes Oberstar Chaffetz Lucas Simpson Because the vote today may look bad for Brady (PA) Hinchey Obey Coble Luetkemeyer Smith (NE) Braley (IA) Hinojosa the Democratic majority they will say ‘‘the Olver Coffman (CO) Lummis Smith (NJ) Bright Hirono vote on the previous question is simply a Ortiz Cole Lungren, Daniel Smith (TX) Brown, Corrine Hodes vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Pallone Conaway E. Souder Butterfield Holden vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] Pascrell Crenshaw Mack Stearns Capps Holt Pastor (AZ) Culberson Manzullo Sullivan has no substantive legislative or policy im- Capuano Honda Payne Davis (KY) Marchant Terry plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Cardoza Hoyer Perlmutter Deal (GA) McCarthy (CA) Thompson (PA) they have always said. Listen to the defini- Carnahan Inslee Perriello Dent McCaul Thornberry tion of the previous question used in the Carney Israel Peters Diaz-Balart, L. McClintock Tiahrt Carson (IN) Jackson (IL) Floor Procedures Manual published by the Peterson Diaz-Balart, M. McCotter Tiberi Castor (FL) Jackson-Lee Rules Committee in the 109th Congress, Pingree (ME) Dreier McHenry Turner Chandler (TX) (page 56). Here’s how the Rules Committee Polis (CO) Duncan McHugh Upton Childers Johnson (GA) described the rule using information form Pomeroy Ehlers McKeon Walden Clarke Johnson, E. B. Price (NC) Emerson McMorris Wamp Congressional Quarterly’s ‘‘American Con- Clay Kagen Quigley Fallin Rodgers Westmoreland gressional Dictionary’’: ‘‘If the previous Cleaver Kanjorski Rahall Flake Melancon Whitfield question is defeated, control of debate shifts Clyburn Kaptur Rangel Fleming Mica Wilson (SC) Cohen Kennedy to the leading opposition member (usually Reyes Forbes Miller (FL) Wittman Connolly (VA) Kildee the minority Floor Manager) who then man- Richardson Fortenberry Miller (MI) Wolf Conyers Kilpatrick (MI) ages an hour of debate and may offer a ger- Rodriguez Foxx Miller, Gary Young (AK) Cooper Kilroy mane amendment to the pending business.’’ Ross Franks (AZ) Minnick Young (FL) Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House of Costa Kind Rothman (NJ) Representatives, the subchapter titled Costello Kirkpatrick (AZ) Roybal-Allard NOT VOTING—14 Courtney Kissell Ruppersberger Barrett (SC) Granger Murphy, Patrick ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Crowley Kosmas Rush Bishop (UT) Graves to order the previous question on such a rule Cuellar Kratovil Ryan (OH) Paul Boucher Heller [a special rule reported from the Committee Cummings Kucinich Salazar Platts Delahunt Hoekstra on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Dahlkemper Langevin Sa´ nchez, Linda Rohrabacher Fudge Klein (FL) ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Davis (AL) Larsen (WA) T. tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: Upon rejec- Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Sanchez, Loretta b 1050 tion of the motion for the previous question Davis (IL) Lee (CA) Sarbanes Davis (TN) Levin Schakowsky Mr. SIRES changed his vote from on a resolution reported from the Committee DeFazio Lewis (GA) Schauer on Rules, control shifts to the Member lead- DeGette Lipinski Schiff ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ ing the opposition to the previous question, DeLauro Loebsack Schrader So the previous question was ordered. who may offer a proper amendment or mo- Dicks Lofgren, Zoe Schwartz The result of the vote was announced tion and who controls the time for debate Dingell Lowey Scott (GA) as above recorded. Doggett Luja´ n Scott (VA) thereon.’’ Stated against: Clearly, the vote on the previous question Donnelly (IN) Lynch Serrano on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Doyle Maffei Sestak Mr. HELLER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Driehaus Maloney Shea-Porter 526, had I been present, I would have voted cations. It is one of the only available tools Edwards (MD) Markey (CO) Sherman for those who oppose the Democratic major- Edwards (TX) Markey (MA) Sires ‘‘nay.’’ ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Ellison Marshall Skelton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The native views the opportunity to offer an al- Ellsworth Massa Slaughter question is on the resolution. ternative plan. Engel Matheson Smith (WA) The question was taken; and the Eshoo Matsui Snyder Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, Etheridge McCarthy (NY) Space Speaker pro tempore announced that I yield back the balance of my time, Farr McCollum Speier the ayes appeared to have it.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H7960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 RECORDED VOTE NOES—179 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I de- Aderholt Gallegly Myrick objection to the request of the gen- Akin Garrett (NJ) Neugebauer mand a recorded vote. tleman from Texas? Alexander Gerlach Nunes There was no objection. A recorded vote was ordered. Austria Gingrey (GA) Olson Bachmann Gohmert Paulsen f Bachus Goodlatte The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Pence MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND will be a 5-minute vote. Bartlett Guthrie Petri Barton (TX) Hall (TX) Pitts VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROPRIA- The vote was taken by electronic de- Biggert Harper Platts TIONS ACT, 2010 vice, and there were—ayes 241, noes 179, Bilbray Hastings (WA) Poe (TX) Bilirakis Hensarling Posey The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- not voting 12, as follows: Bishop (UT) Herger Price (GA) ant to House Resolution 622 and rule Blackburn Hill [Roll No. 527] Putnam XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Blunt Hunter Radanovich Boehner Inglis the Committee of the Whole House on AYES—241 Rehberg Bonner Issa Reichert the state of the Union for the consider- Abercrombie Griffith Nye Bono Mack Jenkins Roe (TN) ation of the bill, H.R. 3082. Ackerman Grijalva Oberstar Boozman Johnson (IL) Rogers (AL) Adler (NJ) Gutierrez Obey Boustany Johnson, Sam Rogers (KY) b 1058 Brady (TX) Jones Altmire Hall (NY) Olver Rogers (MI) Bright Jordan (OH) IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Andrews Halvorson Ortiz Rohrabacher Broun (GA) King (IA) Arcuri Hare Pallone Rooney Accordingly, the House resolved Brown (SC) King (NY) Baca Harman Pascrell Ros-Lehtinen itself into the Committee of the Whole Brown-Waite, Kingston Baird Hastings (FL) Pastor (AZ) Roskam Ginny Kirk House on the State of the Union for the Baldwin Heinrich Payne Royce Buchanan Kline (MN) consideration of the bill (H.R. 3082) Barrow Herseth Sandlin Perlmutter Rush Burgess Lamborn Bean Higgins Perriello Ryan (WI) making appropriations for military Burton (IN) Lance Becerra Himes Peters Scalise Calvert Latham construction, the Department of Vet- Berkley Hinchey Peterson Schmidt Berman Hinojosa Camp LaTourette erans Affairs, and related agencies for Pingree (ME) Schock Berry Hirono Campbell Latta the fiscal year ending September 30, Polis (CO) Sensenbrenner Bishop (GA) Hodes Cantor Lee (NY) Pomeroy Sessions 2010, and for other purposes, with Ms. Bishop (NY) Holden Cao Lewis (CA) Price (NC) Shadegg ALDWIN Blumenauer Holt Capito Linder B in the chair. Quigley Shimkus Boccieri Honda Carter LoBiondo The Clerk read the title of the bill. Rahall Shuler Boren Hoyer Cassidy Lucas The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the Reyes Shuster Boswell Inslee Castle Luetkemeyer Simpson bill is considered read the first time. Boucher Israel Richardson Chaffetz Lummis Smith (NE) The gentleman from Texas (Mr. ED- Boyd Jackson (IL) Rodriguez Coble Lungren, Daniel Smith (NJ) Brady (PA) Jackson-Lee Ross Coffman (CO) E. WARDS) and the gentleman from Ten- Smith (TX) Braley (IA) (TX) Rothman (NJ) Cole Mack nessee (Mr. WAMP) each will control 30 Roybal-Allard Snyder Brown, Corrine Johnson (GA) Conaway Manzullo minutes. Butterfield Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger Crenshaw Marchant Souder Capps Kagen Ryan (OH) Culberson McCarthy (CA) Stearns The Chair recognizes the gentleman Capuano Kanjorski Salazar Davis (KY) McCaul Sullivan from Texas. Cardoza Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda Deal (GA) McClintock Terry Carnahan Kennedy T. Dent McCotter Thompson (PA) b 1100 Carney Kildee Sanchez, Loretta Diaz-Balart, L. McHenry Thornberry Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Carson (IN) Kilpatrick (MI) Sarbanes Diaz-Balart, M. McHugh Tiahrt Castor (FL) Kilroy Schakowsky Dreier McKeon Tiberi Chair, I yield myself such time as I Chandler Kind Schauer Duncan McMorris Turner may consume. Childers Kirkpatrick (AZ) Schiff Ehlers Rodgers Upton Madam Chair, Members, on behalf of Clarke Kissell Schrader Emerson Melancon Walden America’s service men and women, our Clay Kosmas Schwartz Fallin Mica Wamp Cleaver Kratovil Scott (GA) Flake Miller (FL) Westmoreland veterans, and their families, it is a Clyburn Kucinich Scott (VA) Fleming Miller (MI) Whitfield privilege for me to present the Fiscal Cohen Langevin Serrano Forbes Miller, Gary Wilson (SC) Year 2010 Military Construction/Vet- Connolly (VA) Larsen (WA) Sestak Fortenberry Moore (KS) Wittman Foxx Moran (KS) Wolf erans Affairs Appropriations bill. Conyers Larson (CT) Shea-Porter I believe this bill and the work we Cooper Lee (CA) Sherman Franks (AZ) Murphy (NY) Young (AK) Costa Levin Sires Frelinghuysen Murphy, Tim Young (FL) have done since January of 2007 is work Costello Lewis (GA) Skelton NOT VOTING—12 that all of us, Democrats and Repub- Courtney Lipinski Slaughter licans alike, can be very proud of. In Crowley Loebsack Barrett (SC) Granger Klein (FL) Smith (WA) this time of war, we have continued Cuellar Lofgren, Zoe Space Buyer Graves Murphy, Patrick Cummings Lowey Speier Farr Heller Paul our tradition of a bipartisan Military ´ Dahlkemper Lujan Spratt Fudge Hoekstra Rangel Construction and Veterans Affairs Ap- Davis (AL) Lynch Stark Davis (CA) Maffei ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE propriations bill, a bill that honors in a Stupak Davis (IL) Maloney meaningful way the service and sac- Sutton The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Davis (TN) Markey (CO) Tanner the vote). Members are advised there rifice of our service men and women, DeFazio Markey (MA) Taylor our veterans, and their families. DeGette Marshall are 2 minutes remaining on this vote. Teague 1 Delahunt Massa In the past 2 ⁄2 years, along with the Thompson (CA) b 1058 DeLauro Matheson passage of this bill, the Congress will Dicks Matsui Thompson (MS) Tierney So the resolution was agreed to. have increased veterans health care Dingell McCarthy (NY) The result of the vote was announced Doggett McCollum Titus and benefits funding by 58 percent. Donnelly (IN) McDermott Tonko as above recorded. That is unprecedented in the history of Doyle McGovern Towns A motion to reconsider was laid on this country, and I believe our veterans Tsongas Driehaus McIntyre the table. and their families have earned every Edwards (MD) McMahon Van Hollen Edwards (TX) McNerney Vela´ zquez Stated against: dime of that funding. Ellison Meek (FL) Visclosky Mr. HELLER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. In addition, we have a new 21st-cen- Ellsworth Meeks (NY) Walz 527, had I been present, I would have voted tury GI Education bill. And, recently, Engel Michaud Wasserman President Obama signed into law a pro- Eshoo Miller (NC) Schultz ‘‘no.’’ Etheridge Miller, George Waters f vision amending that bill that will pro- Fattah Minnick Watson vide a college scholarship to every Filner Mitchell Watt GENERAL LEAVE child who has lost a mother or father Foster Mollohan Waxman Frank (MA) Moore (WI) Weiner Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Mr. Speak- in military service to our country since Giffords Moran (VA) Welch er, I ask unanimous consent that all September 11, 2001. Gonzalez Murphy (CT) Wexler Members may have 5 legislative days In 21⁄2 years, this Congress will have Gordon (TN) Murtha Wilson (OH) in which to revise and extend their re- done a number of things on behalf of Grayson Nadler (NY) Woolsey Green, Al Napolitano Wu marks and include tabular and extra- our veterans and troops, including add- Green, Gene Neal (MA) Yarmuth neous material on H.R. 3082. ing 8,300 VA processors to reduce the

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We will have provided an addi- I want to salute Chairman OBEY, an- and Reserve Initiative. tional 42 vet centers, and this bill adds other one of the unsung heroes in sup- Fourth, this bill begins a process of 28 more. porting America’s veterans, our mili- funding our operations in Iraq and Af- We have allowed the Veterans Health tary, the service men and women, and ghanistan through the regular appro- Administration to hire an additional their families. While Mr. WAMP and I, priations process, and we include $1.4 2,657 doctors, 11,509 nurses, and other as ranking member and chairman of billion for vital military construction critical additional staff. We will in- the subcommittee, have often been out to support our troops in Afghanistan. crease the travel reimbursement rate, front on this, Chairman OBEY has pro- Fifth, recognizing that the mental the per-mileage reimbursement rate vided the allocations, the unprece- wounds of war can sometimes be as for veterans having to travel, in some dented historic increased allocations painful and long lasting as the physical cases, hundreds of miles to VA hos- for our subcommittee that has allowed wounds of war, we provide $4.6 billion pitals—which has not been increased us to accomplish many of the goals and for the VA to continue its improve- since 1979—we will increase that from achievements that I have mentioned in ments in PTSD and mental health care 11 cents per mile to 41.5 cents per mile. the last few minutes. for America’s vets. To many in America, that extra 30 In particular, above all other things Six, this bill includes funding for the cents may not sound like much. To that he has done, I want to thank 1,200 new claims processors to reduce many of America’s finest, our veterans, Chairman OBEY for providing a green the backlog of veterans receiving the it’s the difference between them being light and encouraging and supporting benefits they’ve earned. able to afford to drive to get the VA and facilitating a historic initiative in Seven, this bill also continues to health care they need and deserve, or this bill, which is, for the first time open up, as I referenced briefly, VA not. ever we will provide forward funding medical care to more middle- and low- Our increased funding for veterans in for veterans health care funding. That income veterans, many of whom have this bill and over the past 21⁄2 years would not have happened without Mr. been locked out since a cap was placed means our veterans have better access OBEY’s support. on income thresholds back in 2003. to health care they need and deserve In addition, Chairman SPRATT—not a Finally, and this is important, we and have earned. It means improved ac- member of our subcommittee, but the want to ensure that the historic in- cess to health care for veterans in rural chairman of the House Budget Com- creases for VA health care and bene- areas. And it means the opening of the mittee—has played a key role, along fits, that those dollars are spent wise- doors of our VA hospitals and clinics to with Chairman FILNER, the chairman ly. And I know Mr. WAMP and I share a many middle- and low-income veterans of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. strong commitment to this; we want to And, finally, but absolutely not least, that have not been allowed the oppor- see that every dime of that is spent for I want to thank my colleague, my tunity that they’ve earned through the highest priority needs of our vet- friend, and the ranking member of this their military service. Additionally, erans, so together we supported in- committee, Mr. WAMP of Tennessee. He these resources ensure that our vet- creasing the VA Office of Inspector has been a partner and a leader at erans will have shorter waiting times General by $19.2 million. And we have every step of the way in supporting our for doctor appointments. every intention, through our sub- troops and our veterans and their fami- We have also worked hard to make committee, of exercising increased lies. His commitment to our military sure that our service men and women oversight of the VA to see that these and our veterans is deep, is genuine, know that Congress deeply respects the tax dollars are spent effectively and ef- and he puts it to work every day by sacrifices that they and the unsung he- ficiently. working hard on their behalf. I want to roes of America’s defense—their fami- Just a few basic numbers: overall, thank him for his vital role in not only lies—have made each and every day to this bill totals $77.9 billion in discre- shaping this bill, but our bill last year keep our Nation safe. We’ve heard time tionary funding for fiscal year 2010. as well. and again in testimony that the best Madam Chair, let me try to focus, This is $239 million above President support we can give our military when rather than on a long list of numbers, Obama’s request and $5 billion more they’re deployed overseas is the knowl- on some of the major initiatives in this than fiscal year 2009. The bill will in- edge that their families are cared for bill. clude $48.2 billion in fiscal year 2011 ad- here at home. We have listened to that As I referenced, for the first time in vanced funding for VA medical serv- voice and have tried to fund a number history we provide an advanced appro- ices, medical support and compliance. of key initiatives for our troops. priation for VA medical care. This will and medical facilities, an 8.3 percent For example, in the past year, this allow the VA to invest taxpayer dollars increase over the historic funding level subcommittee will have added $2.8 bil- more efficiently and more effectively. of 2010. lion for new military hospitals so that And I want to thank Mr. OBEY, Mr. In military construction, family our service men and women know that SPRATT, Mr. WAMP and Speaker PELOSI housing, and BRAC, the bill provides their families will get the best possible for making this possible. I want to sa- $24.6 billion and fully funds BRAC 05 at health care in high-quality facilities lute America’s veteran service organi- $7.5 billion. For the VA in fiscal year while they are serving overseas. We’ve zations, leaders of our veterans organi- 2010, the bill provides $53 billion in dis- added $1 billion for new child care cen- zations who have made this one of cretionary funding. This is $5.4 billion ters to serve 20,000 additional military their highest priorities. above the 2009 funding and matches children, and $570 million in additional Second, we provide $450 million to President Obama’s VA request, which I funding for barracks because Congress build new troop housing for Army should point out was the largest in- needs to show our volunteer forces trainees, over 60,000 of whom are pres- crease requested by any President in from day one that we appreciate their ently living in barracks that don’t even over three decades. The fiscal year 2010 decision to serve. meet minimum DOD standards. You increase for the Veterans Health Ad- The Subcommittee for Military Con- know, 18- and 19-year-old military re- ministration is $4.4 billion, which is 11 struction and Veterans’ Affairs did not cruits don’t have many lobbyists run- percent over fiscal year 2009. accomplish this alone. There are sev- ning around Capitol Hill on their be- Finally, I want to thank the people eral key leaders that worked tirelessly half, but they deserve our Nation’s re- who work every day—in fact, day and behind the scenes to support these ef- spect and support for their decision to night—behind the scenes without pub- forts. I want to especially commend serve in the military. lic applause for our veterans and our Speaker PELOSI, who promised over 3 Third, we provide $200 million for the troops and their families. 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The bill contains $48.2 billion It is, indeed, a high privilege and a initiatives in the bill without going for advanced appropriations for med- great honor to stand on the floor today into specific numbers because Chair- ical services, medical support and com- with Chairman EDWARDS and present man EDWARDS has already highlighted pliance, and medical facilities, which is the 2010 Military Construction Vet- many of the numbers. $3.7 billion above the amount rec- erans Affairs and Related Agencies Ap- The Guard and Reserve initiative is ommended in the fiscal year 2010 bill propriations bill. extremely important because we have on these accounts. Indeed, this bill is not about us, it’s been fighting terrorists since Sep- On VA spending I continue to be con- not about our individual districts. It’s tember the 11th, 2001. The op tempo of cerned, as is Ranking Member LEWIS, about them, those that volunteer to our National Guard and Reserve forces about the ability of the VA to absorb serve our country in the uniform of our remains at a very high level. It’s very large funding increases provided in this Armed Forces, past, present, and fu- likely to remain that way for the fore- bill. I’m very pleased to support the in- ture, their willingness to stand be- seeable future. The Guard and Reserve creases, but it is absolutely our job to tween a threat and our civilian popu- have had more than 719,000 activations make sure not just that we raise the lation, extend freedom from this gen- since September the 11th, including the funding levels but that the money is eration to the next, and join the thou- current level of 142,000. So I’m pleased well spent, spent in a timely manner, sands of others that have preserved our to join Chairman EDWARDS in sup- that it’s effectively spent, and that freedoms and protected our way of life. porting the additional $200 million in there is accountability through the en- This is a very important bill; it is this bill to address urgent unfunded re- tire process. So we continue to raise worthy of our support. It is a bipar- quirements for the Army and Air Na- this issue. I think there is a bipartisan tisan product. As the chairman said tional Guard and for the Reserve forces commitment to this, and I want to earlier, this bill is not pushed by lobby- of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and point that out as well. ists or outside interests other than the Air Force. Mr. LEWIS of California. Will the veteran service organizations and the On BRAC, the BRAC 2005 account in gentleman yield? families of those that are serving and the President’s budget request is $7.5 Mr. WAMP. I’m happy to yield to the have served. billion. The department and the serv- ranking member. It is our honor, and frankly our sa- ices have testified that it’s going to be Mr. LEWIS of California. It had not cred duty, to make sure that we give absolutely critical for them to have been my intention to speak on this these great Americans what they de- this funding on October 1 of this year measure in order to save time, but serve and what they need. I think if in order to meet their September 15, you’re making a point that’s really you ask our men and women in harm’s 2011, statutory deadline to complete very fundamental. I would like to com- way today, what can we do for you, the BRAC 2005. I will continue to work mend both of you, the chairman and first thing they would say is take care with Chairman EDWARDS to make sure the ranking member, for the fabulous of our families while we’re serving and, that this gets done on time. However, job here. when we come home, support us. This the House-passed defense authorization But, most importantly, some years bill does that, and I’m grateful for bill cuts $350 million from this BRAC ago I had the opportunity to Chair the that. account for this year on the cost of the VA Appropriations Subcommittee. I can’t thank Chairman EDWARDS provision that requires prevailing wage During those years, we were most con- enough. He is diligent, he is fair, he is equivalency with Hawaii for military cerned that, while there was bipartisan honorable, and he is totally committed construction on Guam related to the support on the House floor and funding to these men and women in uniform. relocation of our Marines from Japan. rose for veterans, that the various or- And we are working together to guar- The CBO has scored this provision as ganizations that support funding and antee the efficiencies of these re- costing $10 billion over the next 10 veterans here in Washington were not sources and the investments that we’re years. That’s twice the amount of the helping us much out there where the making. entire relocation from Japan to Guam, This bill funds the needs for military people really get their service at the and this is the largest Milcon invest- construction and family housing for veterans hospitals. There has been a ment in a generation, and it’s really our troops, their families, the quality radical change in our ability to make important that we address this issue of life construction projects, and pro- sure that service is being delivered ef- throughout this process. I spoke at the vides funding for all the programs that fectively. And it’s due to the work of Rules Committee yesterday to raise the Veterans Administration and re- the two of you and the bipartisan effort this issue. We have spoken with the lated agencies have asked for in their here that we have had this success. So leadership of the House. We have spo- budget request. This bill literally thank you. ken with the leadership of the Congress Mr. WAMP. Reclaiming my time, on touches every soldier, sailor, aviator, to say this is a problem and it has to be this same front, the information tech- marine, military spouse, child, every addressed as this bill moves forward nology account is a significant in- veteran who participates in VA pro- and as the process moves forward be- crease, $833 million above the 2009 en- grams; and it takes good care of our cause we simply can’t afford to double acted level, an increase of $559 million national cemeteries and monuments the cost of the relocation from Japan above the 2009 level when the re- that are funded in this bill as well. We worked together through 18 hear- to Guam based on a prevailing wage programming action that was approved ings. We asked a lot of questions; we issue. It’s too much. Too much. We’ve is taken into consideration. It is a had very good witnesses. So a totally got to resolve it. large, unchecked spending increase to On the advanced appropriations cooperative effort. one account, and the GAO and the OIG I want to thank all of our sub- issue, the chairman spoke eloquently and others have documented the VA’s committees from both sides. Specifi- about this. We reached a bipartisan inability to effectively manage these agreement. I am very pleased with the cally today I want to thank Mr. FARR resources. I agree with Secretary way they allowed Ranking Member Mr. and Mr. CRENSHAW, who really sup- Shinseki when he testified that he’s ported the chairman and myself LEWIS and me to weigh in because none going to need IT to be a key part of his of us want to retreat from our con- through this process, Mr. FARR as vice plan to transform the VA. However, stitutional prerogative or obligation chairman, Mr. CRENSHAW when I could with the documented concerns about not be there on certain days; out- we have to oversee all the funding on this account, it remains doubtful that standing work by them. an annual basis. However, we share the this will occur. goal of making sure that the VA has Not more than 3 hours after our sub- b 1115 the money they need in a timely man- committee markup, the staff partici- This bill reflects bipartisan input and ner and can make decisions that maxi- pated in a briefing at the request of cooperation, and that is the tradition mize their effectiveness because it’s a VA’s Assistant Secretary for IT. The

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We asked for Texas for the fine work they have done comment and talk about—General the list of these projects along with the on this bill. I think every Member of Colin Powell was visiting in Europe. 2009 and 2010 costs for these programs. the House can be proud of what has General Powell was asked a rather crit- More than 3 weeks have now passed, happened in terms of our delivering of ical question that, in effect, the ques- and the VA has yet to provide the list benefits to veterans on the health care tion criticized the United States for to show the costs for these troubled IT front and on the education front. our arrogance and how we do things projects. That is an example of how in- Over the past 3 years or so, we have that are not good for other people. And creasing the funding can be very help- had very significant increases in vet- General Powell thought for a minute, ful if the checks are in place to make erans health benefits. We also last year and he said, You know, the only thing sure that the money gets to where it’s passed a landmark, an historic, expan- that we have asked from you in Europe supposed to go. So it’s not just increas- sion of the GI Bill education benefits is enough ground to bury our dead. ing the funding; it’s making sure that by passage of the Webb amendment. In There are 22 American cemeteries in the veterans benefit from this in- the supplemental appropriation bill Europe. The subcommittee has respon- creased funding, to make sure that the this year, we enhanced the ability of sibility to provide funding to maintain bureaucracy of the VA is held account- spouses and children of veterans to re- those military cemeteries, and they do able, to make sure that we insist on ef- ceive transfer benefits to allow them to a good job and they are beautiful. And ficiencies and that the money flows use the education benefits that would for those Members who haven’t had a down in a timely manner. otherwise have accrued to a veteran. chance to visit them, you really And then the National Cemetery Ad- There had been a hole in the law which should. did not include the children of veterans ministration—I want to note the in- b 1130 creased funding for this account, $20 who had died, and that has been cor- million above the 2009 enacted level of rected, and now this bill goes a whole There are 22 American cemeteries, $230 million, and that will go a long lot more down the road in dealing with graves of 106,757 American soldiers who way to allow the VA to meet the cur- their needs. lost their lives freeing the people of rent needs as well as giving the ability When we go into wars, we have an ob- Europe from the oppression of Hitler’s to look at cemetery expansion in areas ligation to provide all the support Nazis. where expansion is needed. That in- that’s necessary to the warriors during This subcommittee has that responsi- cludes Chattanooga, where we have a and after the wars, and that’s in part bility and does a really good job, and I very historic national cemetery. what this bill tries to do. And I con- am proud to work with CHET EDWARDS Without mentioning names, because gratulate both gentlemen for the work and I am proud to work with ZACH the chairman already has, I can’t say they have done and urge support for WAMP and all the other members of the enough about this professional staff, the bill. subcommittee and the staff who are so those behind me, those behind him. It’s Mr. WAMP. Madam Chairman, at dedicated to meeting our mission, to an honor for all of us to be part of this this time I yield 3 minutes to the doing the job that we were responsible team. I don’t think there is a higher former chairman of the House Appro- for doing. privilege that any of us could ask for priations Committee and the current As I want to say to our chairman and than to serve the men and women in ranking member of the Defense Appro- to my ranking member, this is the part uniform of our Armed Forces past, priations Subcommittee who also of the job that I really like around present, and future. serves as a very valuable member of here. There are a lot of other parts Madam Chairman, as I conclude, I our subcommittee, Mr. YOUNG of Flor- that I like too, but I really like this want to thank Mr. LEWIS and Mr. OBEY, ida. one. Working with you two gentlemen who serve as the distinguished ranking Mr. YOUNG of Florida. I thank the is just very, very special. member and chairman of this com- gentleman for yielding to me. This bill appropriates $108.9 billion for the mittee. This is a good bill. It deserves Madam Chairman, I just want today Department of Veterans Affairs for 2010, a our support. I look forward to con- to start by saying most of us in our 15.4 percent increase in the funds for veterans tinuing our work through the con- jobs have parts of our job that we like medical and services available this year. This ference committee, and I want to en- better than other parts of our job. bill funds the expanded GI Bill benefits author- courage Chairman EDWARDS and Chair- Serving on this subcommittee is part ized last year by the 110th Congress, it funds man OBEY to insist that we have a con- of the job that I really like, not only an additional 1,200 claims processors to re- ference committee, that we meet with because of the importance of the sub- duce the backlog of veterans’ disability claims, the Senate, that we look eye to eye and ject, dealing with and providing for the and it expands programs to help homeless we resolve any of our differences. I members of our military and those vet- veterans. think that is the regular order that we erans who have served in the past in Our subcommittee also reaffirms its long- desire to return to. the military and, as Mr. WAMP said, standing support for veterans medical care Madam Chairman, I reserve the bal- those who will serve in the future, but programs by providing $34.7 billion for VA ance of my time. also because of the way this sub- medical services, a 13 percent increase over Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam committee does its work. With the current year funding. The members of our Chair, if there is a single unsung hero leadership of Chairman EDWARDS and subcommittee also approved a new method of in this Congress on behalf of America’s the leadership of Ranking Member funding veterans medical care to ensure that veterans, it’s the gentleman from Wis- ZACH WAMP, this subcommittee works the uncertainty of our legislative cycle does consin, the chairman of the full Appro- together for the good of this country. not negatively impact the ability of the Depart- priations Committee, Mr. OBEY. And And while we may have some objection ment of Veterans Affairs to plan for and de- for that reason, I yield 2 minutes to to the process on how appropriations liver the best in medical care for those who him for any remarks he would care to bills are brought to the floor without served our nation. In addition to providing make. totally open rules, you will be hard- funding for VA medical care in Fiscal Year Mr. OBEY. I thank the gentleman for pressed to find something wrong with 2010, it also provides advanced funding for yielding. this bill or some reason to vote against the following year, Fiscal Year 2011. I simply have one question for the this bill. It’s just not there. Our committee also continues to place the gentleman from Tennessee. Are you There are some problems in the Vet- highest priority on providing the best care and really sure you want us to meet with erans Administration, which is a huge services for our service members who have the Senate? bureaucracy, that can’t be solved by returned from Iraq and Afghanistan and have

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Included in the bill we care for the many families of our many work- sleep on the streets of America. consider today is $96,800,000 to build a state- ing parents at MacDill Air Force Base. And That’s the biggest embarrassment of-the-art medical facility at Bay Pines to bet- $16,000,000 is included here for a new dor- that this country has. We have not ter screen our returning service members for mitory to provide unaccompanied enlisted per- been that good at taking care of them. mental health problems and to provide the sonnel with safe, energy efficient housing. This budget puts $800 million more in state-of-the-art facilities in which to treat them. Madam Chair, this is a good bill. It fulfills mental health and does the outreach The Committee approved my request for the our nation’s promise and commitment to care for homeless veterans. design and engineering funding for this project for our nation’s veterans, those who serve; I am very proud of that and would last year to accelerate the construction of this those have served in the past, and those who urge support of the legislation. vitally needed unit. will serve our nation in the future. Mr. WAMP. Madam Chairman, I yield We also include in the bill $371,300,000 for Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam 3 minutes to ANDER CRENSHAW from a new VA medical facility in Orlando that will Chair, I consider it an honor to be even Jacksonville, Florida, who would be benefit veterans throughout the state. Florida able to speak after Mr. YOUNG, who has the vice ranking member if there were continues to experience one of the largest committed his lifetime and his heart to such a position, but he is an incredibly inflows of veterans of any state in our nation. our servicemen and -women and our valuable asset on our subcommittee All of Florida’s VA medical facilities feel the veterans. He and his wife commit every and has done just an extraordinary job strain of a growing caseload, especially during week to going out to our DOD and VA this year. the winter months. The construction of this hospitals to let those great Americans Mr. CRENSHAW. I thank the gen- long anticipated VA hospital in central Florida know that their sacrifices are not for- tleman, Mr. WAMP, for yielding the will ease that burden on all the existing hos- gotten. I want to thank him for inspir- time. I thank him for his hard work in pitals. ing all of us to remember the sacrifice the subcommittee and working with Madam Chair, this legislation honors those our troops and veterans have made. our Chairman EDWARDS, thank you for who wore the uniform in the defense of our With that, it’s a privilege for me to your leadership and your bipartisan nation and freedom here and throughout the recognize the vice chair of our sub- spirit. And thank you both for involv- world. We also honor those who wear the uni- committee, who has been a leader at ing all the members of the sub- form today by ensuring that they live and work every step of the way on so many committee and drafting this legislation in the best facilities today whether it be on issues on behalf of our veterans, Mr. that I think we can all support. U.S. soil or on our bases in the furthest points FARR of California, for 2 minutes. I ran for Congress in the first place of the world. Mr. FARR. Thank you very much, because I believe the number one re- This includes the facilities for the forces Chairman EDWARDS, for yielding. sponsibility of the Federal Government leading the worldwide battle against terrorism Madam Chairman, I just want to rise is to protect American lives, and I which is being directed by U.S. Central Com- to speak on this bill, and I just want to think the best way to keep America mand and U.S. Special Operations Command say something following Congressman safe is to keep America strong. But I at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, YOUNG’s points. have been on this subcommittee now which neighbors the 10th Congressional Dis- What I love about this committee, for 7 years, and I think we have a tre- trict I represent. more than any other committee I have mendous responsibility not only to Just this week, I joined General David ever served on in the State legislature modernize and upgrade these bases all Petraeus, the Commander of U.S. Central or here in Congress, I think it’s the around the world that we oversee, but Command, to break ground on a new head- best listening committee I have ever we have a responsibility to make sure quarters facility that was supported by this been on. We listen to people, and what that we take care of the men and committee and for which this committee ap- I call the felt needs, and we respond. women that volunteer to defend our proved my request four years ago to accel- I think what we are so proud about is country. Nobody forces them to do erate the funding to begin its design and engi- the fiscal year 2010 military construc- that. Nobody forces them to go into neering. Our bill this year includes tion and veterans spending bill re- harm’s way. They do it because they $21,000,000 to accelerate construction of a sponds to what we heard and addresses care about America. And I think we Consolidated Communications Facility to sup- those issues. What I think is remark- have a responsibility to take care of port the Joint Components of Central and ably progressively happening in this them, and that’s what this bill does. Special Operations Command at MacDill. country is that for the first time these I think in terms of housing, there Communications is critical for both commands two huge agencies, the Department of was a time when people that served in to manage operations that are underway half Defense and the Department of Vet- our military lived in substandard hous- a world away. This facility will ensure that our erans Affairs, are beginning to be ing, something they couldn’t be proud war fighters will have the most up-to-date and seamless in a sense. of. Through using some of the private secure communication capabilities for them to I mean, you can’t be a veteran with- sector ideas like privatization, now do their job. out going through the Department of over 90 percent of our military men and This legislation also includes $15,300,000 Defense. And the new Secretary of Vet- women live in adequate housing that for the Central Command Commandant Facil- erans Affairs Shinseki has said that they can be proud of. ity which will coordinate air operations for the minute you enroll in the Depart- When they go off to deployment, they Central Command’s commanding officers and ment of Defense you are automatically can be sure that their families are support staff to enable them to deploy rapidly enrolled in the Department of Veterans going to be taken care of back home and efficiently. This is imperative given the ge- Affairs. So you are going to begin see- with a good quality of life. They are ographic distance and the number of crises ing this, rather than having these lost going to have a peace of mind when that continue in the Middle East and South- records and folders and everything that they are gone and when they are fight- west Asia. needs to be done, that it will be admin- ing for us. This facility will provide a secure facility to istratively clean. And when they come home and they accommodate the Joint Special Operations Air What I also really appreciate about leave the service, now they know they Component, train increasing numbers of per- this committee that probably is not have a Veterans Administration that sonnel, and store authorized equipment. In ad- recognized is that we hear over and cares about them. This bill continues dition it will provide a Sensitive Compart- over again about the health care of our the work that we have done to make mented Intelligence Facility to conduct anal- veterans. And I can’t think of two sure that we have more clinics, to ysis and assessments to provide Central Com- more sensitive people than Chairman make sure we have more doctors and mand with accurate and comprehensive situa- EDWARDS and Ranking Member WAMP nurses, more people to process those tional awareness for our forward deployed and our colleague on the committee, claims. They don’t have to wait in line. forces. PATRICK KENNEDY, that listened so pro- We are making some giant strides.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7971 And, finally, this bill, as has been medical centers that were identified perseverance here on this front, be- pointed out, deals with national ceme- for the use of solar photovoltaic roof cause I know that we can reduce VA’s teries, to give those veterans a final applications, but the amendment was high energy costs with the use of these resting place that they so richly de- ruled out of order on a technical issue. new renewable energy technologies. I serve. You and I have had several conversa- look forward to working with each of And I know in my home district in tions about renewable energy issues you as we continue to advance renew- Jacksonville, Florida, we opened a new and, however, working with the Sec- able energy projects at VA facilities. veterans cemetery this year. And I retary, as I had indicated, I was able to The CHAIR. The time of the gen- don’t think I have ever been more ensure that the VA funded these tleman has expired. proud to be a Member of Congress, to projects with the overall amount that Mr. WAMP. I yield the gentleman an be a part of that ceremony, to see the included the fiscal year 2009 appropria- additional 15 seconds. sense of gratitude in these people’s tions act, of which you had no objec- Mr. BUYER. I would thank the lead- eyes knowing they are going to have a tion. ership of Mr. EDWARDS and Mr. WAMP place, a final resting place because of Subsequently, at the beginning of for your commitment for renewable en- the way they have defended our coun- this Congress, with the prospect of a ergy within the VA. try. forthcoming stimulus bill, I had met Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Madam Chairman, I think this is a with the Secretary of the VA on renew- Chair, I would like to yield 3 minutes bill we can all support. I am again able energy projects to benefit our vet- to the gentleman from Rhode Island thankful to our chairman, our ranking erans and to provide additional funding (Mr. KENNEDY) who has been the lead- member, and all the members of the to invest in these renewable energy ing voice in this subcommittee and the House for improving mental health subcommittee for the work that we put projects at the VA. I was pleased the care services for America’s veterans in that we can be so proud of, so I urge stimulus bill provided the VA with and services to homeless veterans. adoption. more than $1.4 billion. That’s almost Mr. KENNEDY. I want to thank the Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam half a billion more than what I even chairman of the Appropriations Sub- Chair, I would like to recognize a mem- submitted in the request, so I thank committee on Veterans Affairs, Chair- ber of our committee, the gentleman the chairman. man Edwards, for his leadership on from Colorado (Mr. SALAZAR), an Army And the VA stimulus spending for what has been an amazing increase in veteran who has been a strong voice on the additional 31 solar photovoltaic funding for veterans in this country. behalf of our veterans and military, for feasibility studies also included studies As chairman of the Appropriations 1 minute. for cogeneration, of which the chair- Committee, we have seen in the last Mr. SALAZAR. I want to take a mo- man must have done, along with wind cycle the largest single increase in vet- ment to recognize both Chairman ED- and geothermal projects. And based on erans funding in the 76-year history of WARDS and Ranking Member WAMP for those study results, the VA plans to the Veterans Administration in the their valiant effort in putting this bill fund up to eight solar projects, nine co- last cycle. And, as such, that has car- together. I don’t think there are any generations, six wind, and five geo- ried over till this cycle and will in the greater champions for military vet- thermal using stimulus dollars. succeeding years ahead as we continue erans and their families. All 17.5 mil- Mr. Chairman, the VA also expects to to increase the veterans appropria- lion in the United States should ap- implement the remaining 23 solar tions. plaud the chairman and the ranking projects, 29 cogeneration, 4 wind and 4 And, again, this year, we are seeing member for their diligent fight. geothermal in fiscal year 2010, subject another large, large increase in the Madam Chair, I would like to bring to the feasibility determinations. veterans spending, including increases one specific project in the bill forward With this in mind, I want to ask my in veterans mental health. And that, and not only thank the chairman and friend: Do I have your assurance that my friends, is what I am so pleased to the ranking member, but also Sec- the bill before us would provide the suf- see, especially in the wake of the ter- retary Shinseki and President Obama ficient funds for the VA to move for- rible tragedy at Camp Victory, where and the chairman of the Veterans’ Af- ward with these renewable energy we saw a murder-suicide, once again fairs Committee, Mr. FILNER, for in- projects? highlighting the terrible tragedy that cluding the $119 million for the new I yield to the gentleman from Texas. so many of our veterans are facing Fitzsimmons Veterans Hospital in Den- Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I first want with the psychological wounds that ver, Colorado. to thank Mr. BUYER for taking the lead they are facing and the combat that This facility will provide full service and for fighting to ensure that alter- they are so readily seeing on a day-to- to half a million veterans currently re- native sources of energy are utilized by day basis. They are not only suffering siding in my home State of Colorado the VA. This is an important issue and the physical wounds of war but the psy- and many across the Rocky Mountain initiative. chological and mental wounds of war. west. This new facility will be open and Our bill does take into consideration I would like to acknowledge the begin serving veterans by 2013. The 200- this important need, and VA plans to ranking member, ZACH WAMP, for the bed hospital will reach over a million fund a significant number of renewable incredible support that he has given to square feet in size and include 30 spe- energy projects with resources in this our veterans in the area of mental cial beds for spinal cord injuries. bill. I want to assure you that I will health services. I am proud that after over a decade emphasize to the VA the importance of We have seen in this bill $4.6 billion of waiting, the veterans of the Rocky this effort. for mental health services in this bill. Mountain west and my State will fi- I recognize, and I think this is crit- We have seen an additional $3.2 billion nally benefit from this state-of-the-art ical, the result of your efforts, that for homeless veterans. It’s a tragedy, facility. every dollar saved through energy con- as my friend SAM FARR said, that the Mr. WAMP. Madam Chairman, I yield servation in the VA will result in an single largest percentage of the home- 3 minutes to my friend, the gentleman additional dollar going directly to bet- less population in this country are vet- from Indiana and the ranking member ter health care and benefits for vet- erans. That should not be the case. In of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, erans. this bill, we seek to try to end that sit- Mr. BUYER, for the purpose of a col- I further look forward to continuing uation. loquy. to work with you to ensure that the Madam Chairman, I am also pleased Mr. BUYER. I want to commend my VA appropriately employs the use of to see that this committee responds to friend Mr. WAMP and Chairman ED- solar technology to reduce energy costs the veterans of America in providing WARDS for your strong advocacy on be- and to benefit our environment. advance funding for veterans funding half of America’s veterans. Mr. WAMP. I want to thank the for the succeeding years, so that vet- Mr. Chairman, last year, as you may chairman for this commitment and ex- erans do not have to wait on Congress remember, I offered an amendment press my strong support for funding to provide those funds, and that we that would have provided direct fund- these renewable energy projects, com- provide an additional $48 billion in the ing for VA to advance projects at 16 VA pliment Mr. BUYER for his tenacity and 2011 budget.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H7972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 b 1145 with the committee at the earliest pos- dear friend, the distinguished chairman And that, my friends, is a result of sible opportunity to solve this pressing of the subcommittee, regarding lan- General Shinseki, the VA Secretary’s matter. guage contained in the House report, strong advocacy and this President’s Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Will the Veterans Affairs and Related Appro- commitment to our veterans to make ranking member yield? priations Bill for 2010. sure that they don’t have to wait—they Mr. WAMP. I yield to the chairman I’m concerned the language could don’t have to wait for a budget in order of the subcommittee. have the effect of postponing activa- Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. The gen- to know that they’re going to get the tion of a much-needed clinic for our tleman from Delaware has raised a funds they need to take care of our vet- veterans in Toledo. Clearly, it is not in very important issue, and as someone erans. the best interest of our veterans to For these and all the reasons, I’m so who once represented Fort Hood, postpone activation of a new clinic Texas, through three combat deploy- proud to be part of this committee and that will better address a higher work- ments, I strongly believe in the need to to see that this country lives up to its load, especially in light of the increas- treat our fallen and their families with promise to our Nation’s veterans. And I ing numbers of veterans returning from the utmost dignity and respect. thank the chairman for all the good the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. So it will be a privilege for me to I yield to my good friend. work that he does, and I thank the work with the gentleman on this issue. ranking member for all the good work Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I thank the And I am hopeful that we can rectify gentleman. I agree with the gentleman that he does. And I’m proud to be on this problem by the time we get this committee. that our veterans deserve quality through conference. health care. It’s crucial to move for- Mr. WAMP. Madam Chairman, I yield Mr. WAMP. Reclaiming my time, I ward to get the new clinic operational myself 3 minutes and yield to the gen- stand with you, Mr. Chairman, and will ASTLE as soon as possible. The VA is recog- tleman from Delaware (Mr. C ) for work with Mr. CASTLE as well to re- nized as a leader in quality health care, the purpose of a colloquy. solve this matter in conference. Mr. CASTLE. I thank the distin- I yield to Mr. CASTLE. and we want to do everything possible guished gentleman for yielding. Madam Mr. CASTLE. I thank both the dis- to enhance that reputation. Chairman, I’d like to speak about the tinguished chairman of the committee Mr. DINGELL. To continue, the ex- Dover Air Force Base and what it’s and the ranking member, Mr. EDWARDS isting clinic is undersized for its cur- doing with respect to its port mor- and Mr. WAMP, for their work on this rent caseload. The VA has been work- tuary. legislation as well as discussing this ing for several years to establish larger For more than 50 years, Dover Air particular issue. I look forward to replacements. It is my understanding if Force Base has been home to the working with you and all of the serv- we move forward with the current United States military’s port mor- icemembers and families who would be plans, which have been reviewed by the tuary. It’s here that Dover’s expert involved with this, and hopefully we majority of the impacted veterans staff receives from theater the remains can work it out in the near future. service organizations, the VA is pre- of fallen American soldiers, sailors, Mr. WAMP. I reserve the balance of pared to have a new, larger LEED-cer- airmen, and marines and conducts a my time. tified clinic in the fall of 2011. solemn, dignified transfer from the air- Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Will the craft to the port mortuary. The base Chair, I’d like to yield 1 minute to an gentleman yield? and the community in Dover take this active voice on our subcommittee on Mr. DINGELL. I will yield to the gen- responsibility very seriously and treat behalf of veterans and our troops, the tleman. all fallen servicemembers and their gentleman from New York (Mr. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. It’s of the families with dignity, honor, and re- ISRAEL). utmost importance that we address spect. Mr. ISRAEL. I thank the chairman. these concerns in a timely and expedi- As you know, in March of this year Madam Chair, this bill addresses one of tious manner so we can continue to get the Department of Defense announced the biggest concerns that I and many the quality health care the VA pro- a new policy regarding media access to others have, and that is homeless vet- vides to the veterans in question. the dignified transfer of remains at the erans. The bill provides $420 million I know that this matter has also been Dover Air Force Base. Under the new over last year’s level for assistance and of concern to the veterans in the dis- policy, the decision regarding media treatment for homeless veterans. trict of the gentlewoman from Ohio, coverage is made on an individual basis Tonight, Madam Chair, 154,000 vet- Ms. KAPTUR, and I know that she wants by the families of the fallen. The new erans will go to bed without a home. their concerns addressed as well. policy also expands the Department’s One out of four homeless men served in The language in the committee re- support to those family members wish- the United States military at some port is not designed to needlessly delay ing to attend the dignified transfer by point. They fought for our country, the activation of the Toledo clinic, but paying for travel to Dover and increas- they came home, but they don’t have a simply to ensure some of the concerns ing the availability of grief counseling house. They served in jungles, they raised by veterans are responded to. and chaplain support services. served in cities, they served in deserts Mr. DINGELL. I want to also express The immediate result of this policy and bases on the high seas, and they’re great respect and affection for the gen- change is that many more families of sleeping on sidewalks this evening in tlewoman from Ohio, Ms. KAPTUR. As a fallen soldiers from across the country America. veteran myself, I couldn’t agree more travel to Dover to attend. Unfortu- That is a national shame. But thanks that we need more quality care for our nately, the wing commander and his to the bipartisanship of this sub- veterans in a timely manner. As al- staff at Dover Air Force Base have ex- committee, we are making a bold leap ready mentioned, given the increased pressed concern they do not have ade- on behalf of those homeless veterans. workload because of the veterans re- quate chapel facilities to provide for We are making the investments nec- turning from Iraq and Afghanistan, on-base memorial services, worship, essary to stop this outrage and to do doubling the size of the existing clinic and counseling. This lack of chapel fa- what every nation must do, and that is will help us to meet that goal. cilities would be particularly evident to treat its veterans as heroes, and in Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam in the unfortunate event of a mass cas- this case, heroes with a home. I thank Chair, I reserve the balance of my ualty situation in the theater of oper- the gentleman and the ranking mem- time. ations. ber for their cooperation. Mr. WAMP. Madam Chair, may I in- The base has submitted a proposal to Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam quire as to the time remaining on each build a new main base chapel center to Chair, I yield myself 2 minutes and side. include private space for the expressed yield to the gentleman from Michigan The CHAIR. The gentleman from purpose of receiving grieving families. (Mr. DINGELL) for the purposes of a col- Tennessee controls 61⁄4 minutes. The I understand that the office of the Sec- loquy. gentleman from Texas controls 71⁄2 retary of Defense is supportive of this Mr. DINGELL. Madam Chairman, I minutes. project, and I look forward to working rise to enter into a colloquy with my Mr. WAMP. I continue to reserve.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7973 Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam universities as they are allowed to do And this strikes me as particularly Chair, I yield myself 2 minutes, and I’d in 49 other States under the Post-9/11 possible in light of the $19 million in- like to yield to the gentleman from GI Bill. crease in the Inspector General’s budg- California (Mr. THOMPSON) for the pur- It’s important that we provide Cali- et from last year. poses of a colloquy. fornians parity by enacting legislation I would yield again to the chairman. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Thank like H.R. 2474 that the gentleman from Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Given the you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the California and I introduced in May. increases we’ve provided the Office of great work that this chairman does on This legislation, which has near unani- Inspector General at the VA, I look for- behalf of veterans. He’s a true friend mous support from our delegation, al- ward to working with the gentleman to and has done so much for so many vet- lows veterans in California to use their see if we can’t get the IG to take a sec- erans, and I appreciate that. full fee benefit towards tuition and fee ond look at this serious issue in Penn- Mr. Chairman, I just want you to expenses. sylvania. know that I went to college on the GI As the gentleman knows, it’s impor- b 1200 Bill, and I voted for the Post-9/11 GI tant we act quickly, as this program Bill with my experience in the GI Bill begins implementation on August 1, Mr. WAMP. Madam Chair, I yield and in school and what it did for me in 2009. Without action, many veterans myself the balance of our time. mind. And I did so to ensure that all could be unpleasantly surprised when As we close the general debate on the veterans would have the same access to they receive no tuition assistance. 2010 Military Construction and Vet- this great educational opportunity Can the chairman assure us that this erans Affairs appropriations bill, I that I had. exclusion of California veterans from want to tell a brief story because today Unfortunately, today in California, this important benefit was not the in- the President of the United States is in California veterans are being denied tent of the Congress in the Post-9/11 GI Italy at the G–8; and photographs show this important chance to get the col- Bill? him with my friend, the Prime Min- lege education so that they can have a Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. The com- ister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, over the better future. According to the Depart- mittee believes this exclusion of Cali- last couple of days. I have to tell you— ment of Veterans Administration, vet- fornia veterans was not the intent of I was with my friend, the Prime Min- erans living in California are entitled Congress when it passed the Post-9/11 ister, a couple of months ago here in to zero dollars toward their private tui- GI Bill. The committee will ask the VA Washington, and I asked him about the tion bill, simply because California to work with the affected States, in- extraordinary challenges that our charges ‘‘fees,’’ not ‘‘tuition,’’ to at- cluding the State of California, to en- country faces today. And when I think tend college. sure that veterans attending private of the men and women in uniform of So because zero ‘‘tuition’’ is charged institutions can participate fully in the our Armed Forces—and I know in my in California, according to the VA’s Post-9/11 educational assistance pro- heart that that is truly what our coun- tortured logic, zero tuition can be paid gram. try is all about, people volunteering, to veterans seeking to attend private Mr. WAMP. I continue to reserve. even sacrificing for each other—I said schools in California. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam to Kevin Rudd, ‘‘What’s the attitude in This simple semantic difference Chair, I yield myself 2 minutes and Australia and around the world about means that nearly 5,000 Iraq and Af- yield to the gentleman from Pennsyl- these tremendous challenges that we ghanistan veterans residing in Cali- vania (Mr. ALTMIRE) for the purpose of face? And what do you think about the fornia, veterans who served our Nation a colloquy. United States of America’s ability to honorably, are not eligible to receive Mr. ALTMIRE. Let me thank Chair- deal with these many challenges?’’ He financial assistance to attend the col- man EDWARDS for the excellent work said, ‘‘Well, we’re optimistic. We’ve lege of their choice. This is unlike he’s done on this important bill, which read your history. We understand how every other Iraq and Afghanistan vet- funds our military construction extraordinarily difficult it was during eran in the other 49 States. projects and provides for the benefits the Civil War and the great World My California colleagues and I sent a and assistance that our Nation’s vet- Wars. We know that you came out of letter to the VA requesting the Depart- erans have so clearly earned. the Great Depression and that you ment fix this issue administratively. It’s out of concern for our Nation’s have overcome extraordinary adver- Six weeks later—6 weeks later they veterans, specifically veterans in my sity. We’ve seen your free enterprise sent a two-paragraph response deny- home region of western Pennsylvania, system, your brilliance and your inno- ing—denying our request. that I requested this colloquy. vation, and we know how resilient your This is not fair to our veterans, and Pittsburgh’s Veterans Benefits Ad- people are. So we have great confidence Congress should not stand by as these ministration employees are alleged to that you will do it again,’’ he said with brave men and women are denied the have manipulated an employee bonus a smile on his face. benefits they have earned. reward system by delaying processing And I would just say to all those men I’d now like to yield to my colleague veterans’ claims to my district to se- and women that served us in uniform— from California (Mr. MCKEON). cure additional employee bonuses. because they are the true patriots of Mr. MCKEON. I thank the gentleman I yield to the distinguished gen- our time. Yet again, they stand on the for yielding. As the gentleman and I tleman from Texas (Mr. EDWARDS). shoulders of those that have come be- both know, this spring the VA released Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I’m familiar fore us, and our veterans are our most its Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition benefit with the unfortunate situation that oc- important citizens—that the burden is rates. Unfortunately, the VA has mis- curred in Pittsburgh. There was a re- on us to extend our way of life and pre- interpreted the intent of Congress and port issued by the Office of Inspector serve freedom and to try to secure our by doing so will prevent veterans from General, correct? liberty. This is the challenge of our attending private institutions in Cali- Mr. ALTMIRE. That’s right. I thank time, and the world is counting on us. fornia. the chairman for his awareness of our This bill goes a long way to meeting The CHAIR. The time of the gen- concerns, and I would comment that these needs, and we do truly stand at tleman has expired. this report issued by the Inspector the water’s edge together today. There Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I yield my- General was insufficient given the is a lot of rancor and division in the self 1 additional minute. gravity of these allegations. It failed to House over process in other appropria- Mr. MCKEON. By doing so, they will determine the sources of the problem. tions bills, but not today. Today we prevent veterans attending private in- And I would suggest the Office of the come together to do what’s right for stitutions of higher education in Cali- Inspector General should conduct a our men and women in uniform, for our fornia. second investigation of the Pittsburgh military installations around the world Certainly, when my home State en- Veterans Benefits Administration em- under every command, for our veterans acted free in-State tuition, they didn’t ployee misconduct in delaying benefit and their families and for the quality anticipate the VA would use that to re- processing to receive bonuses and sub- of life of our troops. strict our vets from attending private mit a more thorough report. I yield back the balance of my time.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H7974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The CHAIR. The gentleman from Chair, I yield myself 1 minute, and I Washington, DC, July 10, 2009. Texas is recognized for 1 remaining yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hon. ERIC K. SHINEKI, minute. Secretary, CUELLAR) for the purpose of a colloquy. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Washington, DC. Mr. CUELLAR. I thank the chairman DEAR SECRETARY SHINSEKI: Congratula- Chair, as I finish this debate, I want to for yielding to me. tions on your appointment as Secretary of add in my thanks to others. I want to Most of the claims from veterans of the Department of Veterans Affairs. I look thank the gentleman from California my district in south Texas are proc- forward to working with you as we provide (Mr. LEWIS). He, along with Mr. YOUNG, essed at the Houston VA Regional Of- for those who have served our country admi- has spent his entire congressional ca- rably in the United States Military. reer dedicated to fighting for a strong fice. A recent article in the Houston I was recently made aware of the attached Chronicle, which I will submit for the article regarding veterans’ disability benefit national defense and for seeing that RECORD, notes that nearly 18,000 vet- applications. Most of the disability benefit the men and women who provide that erans are waiting for their disability applications that come from my congres- defense are respected in a meaningful applications, and 26 percent of these sional district are processed at the Houston way, and that once they have taken off claims have been pending over a year VA Regional Office. As the article explains, our Nation’s uniform, they continue to this office has one of the largest backlogs in and a half. The number of claims on ap- be respected as veterans. He has been the nation. an active leader as chairman of the peal from Houston are about 11,389, In the last two fiscal years, funds have which is the highest in the country. been made available to hire more case work- committee, as ranking member of the I have written a letter to the Sec- ers in an effort to reduce the application committee and in our subcommittee retary of the VA that brings attention backlogs present in many parts of our na- deliberations has continued to be an to this problem, which I would like to tion. I respectfully request that priority be active voice on behalf of our troops, given to the Houston VA Regional Office as our veterans and their families; and I be submitted into the RECORD. Mr. workers are being allocated to address this Chairman, I ask for your help to ad- thank the gentleman for that. important problem. Finally, I think it’s appropriate, dress this very serious problem so we Thank you in advance for your consider- can provide service to our veterans. ation of this request. If my staff or I may be Madam Chair, that the last word in this debate from my side are not the Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I share the of any more assistance, please do not hesi- words of my own, but the words of gentleman’s concerns and look forward tate to call upon us. Sincerely, America’s veterans. I would like to in- to working with him and the VA to see HENRY CUELLAR, clude in the RECORD of this debate let- that we address those problems. Vet- Member of Congress. ters in support of this legislation from erans serving out of the Houston office Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam the DAV, the Veterans of Foreign should not have to wait the amount of Chair, may I inquire as to how much Wars, The American Legion, the Para- time they are having to wait to receive time I have remaining? lyzed Veterans of America and the their earned benefits. The CHAIR. The gentleman controls AMVETS. BACKLOG OF VA CLAIMS IN HOUSTON ONE OF 2 minutes. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS COUNTRY’S HIGHEST Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I yield 1 Washington DC, July 9, 2009. HOUSTON.—Houston has one of the biggest minute to the gentlewoman from Hous- Hon. CHET EDWARDS, backlogs and some of the longest waiting ton, Ms. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE. Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Construc- times in processing veterans’ claims for dis- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Let me tion, Veterans’ Affairs and Related Agen- ability benefits in the nation, according to thank the distinguished chairman and cies, House Appropriations Commitee, the most recent data released by the U.S. ranking member. Thank you very Washington, DC. Department of Veterans Affairs. much, Mr. EDWARDS, for the grand DEAR CHAIRMAN EDWARDS: On behalf of the Nearly 18,000 veterans are waiting for the work that you have done over the years 1.4 million members of the Disabled Amer- ican Veterans (DAV) and its Auxiliary, I Houston VA Regional Office to process their in helping our soldiers. I rise today to applications for disability benefits, the would like to express our strongest support Houston Chronicle reported Saturday. Also, support the underlying bill but to par- for H.R. 3082, the FY 2010 Military Construc- 26 percent of the Houston claims have been ticularly focus on the medical services, tion, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies pending for more than half a year, compared the $34.7 billion; the mental health Appropriations Act, which provides record with the national average of 21 percent. services, $4.6 billion; and the assistance funding levels for Department of Veterans Total claims in Houston, including nondis- for homeless vets, $3.2 billion. In my Affairs (VA) health care and benefits pro- ability compensations and pensions, add up congressional district I work with grams for fiscal year 2010. to almost 24,000, with 24 percent pending for these populations in particular, vis- Perhaps even more significant than the FY 2010 funding, the legislation also contains more than six months. That percentage is iting them, listening to their situa- also higher than the national average. $48.2 billion in advance appropriations for tions; and as well, in my own commu- VA medical care for fiscal year 2011. As you The number of claims on appeal from nity we have had a high number of sui- Houston—11,389—is the highest in the coun- know, advance appropriations for VA health try. ‘‘The situation at VA’s Houston office is cides among active duty soldiers. I am care has been the highest legislative priority among the worst in America,’’ said Paul Sul- very glad to announce that because of for DAV and many other veterans service or- livan, executive director of Veterans for the legislation of this particular appro- ganizations in recent years. We applaud you, Common Sense, a national advocacy group. priation and the leadership of Chair- Chairman Obey, House Leadership and other Members whose support led to its inclusion ‘‘Our veterans and their families deserve bet- man EDWARDS, we are now looking for- ter.’’ in this bill. ward to having an offsite opportunity Once enacted into law, advance appropria- Nationwide, the total number of VA claims for a PTS treatment center; and as tions for VA medical care will prevent budg- has increased from 638,648 this time last year well it will be able to secure funding in et stalemates from threatening the quality to 723,152, as of June 20. the future for prospective TRICARE re- and timeliness of veterans health care serv- The number of claims received by the cipients. I am proud to have worked ices, a problem that has plagued VA for dec- Houston VA Regional Office has increased by ades. With this crucial budget reform in 26 percent since last year, more than twice with Riverside Hospital. We need to be able to provide more services for place, VA will have the time and assurance the national average of 12 percent, said necessary to effectively plan how to meet spokeswoman Valerie Martinez. PTSD, for the soldiers that are coming the health care needs of our nation’s sick, in- The Houston office has outsourced some of home. Believe it or not, Houston has jured and disabled veterans. its claims processing to other VA facilities, been cited as the city that has the larg- The House vote to approve H.R. 3082 will be and it has been authorized to hire 105 em- est number of returnees or active duty a major milestone towards ensuring suffi- ployees to improve efficiency, Martinez said. soldiers who have been in Iraq and now, cient, timely and predictable funding for vet- At a congressional hearing in Washington subsequently, will be coming from Af- erans health care programs, and DAV urges last week, VA Deputy Undersecretary for ghanistan. Today as I speak, Madam all Members of the House to vote in favor of Benefits Michael Walcoff said it is incorrect Chair, we are burying a young seaman this legislation. to designate all claims around the country Again, thank you for all that you have as a backlog because the total number ‘‘in- in my district. It is tragic, but we real- done to ensure that veterans, especially dis- cludes all claims received, whether pending ize that we have to provide for these abled veterans, have access to timely and for just a few hours or as long as six soldiers. I am very glad to support the quality medical care today, and for years to months.’’ rule and the underlying bill. come. I look forward to continuing to work

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DEMPSEY, The bill would provide $48.2 billion in ad- Administration additional resources to im- National Commander. vance appropriations for FY 2011 for three prove the appearance and condition of ceme- medical accounts of VA: Medical Services; teries as identified in the study on veterans’ VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, Medical Support and Compliance; and Med- cemeteries which was submitted to the Con- OF THE UNITED STATES, ical Facilities. This is an eight percent in- gress in 2002. Washington, DC July 9, 2009. crease compared to FY 2010 and will provide H.R. 3028 would provide an additional $19.2 Hon. CHET EDWARDS, reliable and timely funding to support the million for the Office of Inspector General to Chairman, Appropriations Subcommittee on delivery of medical care. The amount in- provide additional personnel to accomplish Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and cluded in this bill would provide FY 2010 cur- financial audit and increased oversight of Related Agencies, House of Representatives, rent services level for the start of FY 2011. It medical and information technology pro- Washington, DC. is intended to give the Administration sta- grams. DEAR CHAIRMAN EDWARDS: On behalf of the bility in execution, provide the sub- The bill includes $33 billion for Informa- 2.2 million men and women of the Veterans committee with continued oversight and the tion Technology Systems. This funding will of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxil- ability to address new initiatives, and allow continue the Department’s development of iaries. I would like to offer our strong sup- veterans to have peace of mind when funding improvements to its electronic health port for H.R. 3082, the FY 2010 Military Con- bills are delayed.. record. Other major programs include devel- struction and Veterans Affairs Appropria- The FY 2010 recommendation in the bill for opment of a new financial management sys- tion, which we understand will be up for a Military Construction, Family Housing and tem, paperless benefits processing, and cyber vote on the floor of the House of Representa- BRAC is $24.6 billion. This funding level fully security initiatives. tives this Friday. It is our assessment that funds BRAC 2005 at $7.5 billion, provides an This bill would provide $1.9 billion for VA’s this funding legislation will dramatically increase of $140 million for BRAC 1990 to en- construction—$256 million above FY 2009. improve the health care and benefits this na- hance the cleanup of installations closed in The bill will provide needed funding for five tion provides for its former defenders. prior BRAC rounds, and provides for the Notably, the legislation would transform ongoing major construction projects, plan- modernization of training facilities, as well the health care funding system by, for the ning and design funding for seven new as the building of child care centers, bar- first time, providing an advanced appropria- projects, and funding for approximately 100 racks, and homes. The recommendation re- tion for veterans’ health care. Enacting an minor construction projects that can be flects the success of the housing privatiza- advanced appropriation is one of the VFW’s completed in FY 2010. highest priorities. We strongly believe that tion program with a reduced need for addi- Finally, the increased funding will enable this mechanism along with the funding pro- tional federal funding for family housing the Armed Forces Retirement Home to un- vided in this bill for FY 2011 medical pro- construction. It also ensures that the active dertake a major capital construction project grams will far better allow the Department forces will have a better environment in on its Washington, DC campus as well as of Veterans Affairs (VA) to properly invest which to train and operate, as well as an im- begin operations at the Gulfport, Mississippi in its health care resources, including hiring proved quality of life. It also would provide campus which is being rebuilt from damage and retaining top quality health care and funds to support additional requirements for it sustained by hurricane Katrina. The in- other professionals. operations in Afghanistan at $1.4 billion. crease also would provide $5.3 million for a The VFW also applauds this bill’s historic This bill includes two major military con- project at Arlington National Cemetery to funding levels for FY 2010. The bill includes struction initiatives. First, it provides $450 relocate power and telephone lines to allow $77.9 billion in finding for veterans programs million to accelerate the Army’s program to for an additional 8,000 to 10,000 gravesites. with $45.1 billion targeted for veterans’ modernize troop housing facilities for train- The American Legion applauds you and health care. Within that, there is additional ees. Second, the bill provides an additional your colleagues for their hard work on this funding aimed at some of the biggest issues $200 million for a Guard and Reserve initia- critical piece of legislation. confronting the veteran population: mental tive to address critical unfunded require- Thank you for your continued commit- health, access to rural health care and as- ments. This funding would go toward critical ment to America’s veterans and their fami- sistance for homeless veterans. unfunded requirements for Army and Air Na- lies. Additionally, we are especially appre- tional Guard, as well as the Army, Navy, Ma- Sincerely, ciative of the $1.9 billion in major and minor rine Corps, and Air Force Reserves. STEVE ROBERTSON, construction funding contained within the This bill would also provide $53.0 billion in Director, National Legislative Commission. bill. This extra funding, which represents a discretionary funding for VA for FY 2010. $256 million increase over the current year’s Within this funding increase is provided PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA, funding level, will better allow VA to reduce funding for the Veterans Benefits Adminis- Washington, DC, July 9, 2009. the major projects construction backlog, as tration to hire 1,200 new claims processors. Hon. CHET EDWARDS, well as increasing the numher of minor con- This increase also would provide for an ad- Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Construc- struction projects, many of which are tar- ditional $4.4 billion for VHA. These funds tion and Veterans Affairs House Committee geted towards safety issues that directly af- will allow VA to increase access to services, on Appropriations, Washington, DC. fect the well-being of veterans. ensure safer facilities and improve treat- DEAR CHAIRMAN EDWARDS: On behalf of The VFW thanks you for your continuing ment including: efforts on behalf of America’s veterans. The $4.6 billion for mental health services; Paralyzed Veterans of America, I would like record funding levels contained in H.R. 3082 $3.2 billion for homeless veterans to in- to take this opportunity to thank you for demonstrates the ongoing commitment of all clude the $26 million for the Presidential Ini- your unwavering support for our nation’s veteran’s supporters in the House to those tiative to combat homelessness, $150 million sick and disabled veterans, as well as all of who have served the nation in uniform. We for the homeless grants and per diem pro- the men and women who have so honorably salute your leadership and advocacy in sup- gram, and $20 million for supportive services served this country. port of this bill, and we look forward to for low income veterans and families; PVA appreciates your efforts as Chairman working with you to ensure its passage. $580 million for medical research to include of the House Appropriations Subcommittee Very truly yours, a $48 million increase for research to address on Military Construction and Veterans’ Af- ROBERT E. WALLACE, the critical needs of Operation Enduring fairs to achieve a historic funding level for Executive Director. Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom vet- the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) erans; once again this year. Through your leader- THE AMERICAN LEGION, $1.1 billion to address the backlog in non- ship, the VA will receive funding for FY 2010 Washington, DC, July 9, 2009. recurring maintenance at our medical facili- that meets and in some cases exceeds the Hon. CHET EDWARDS, ties; and recommendations of The Independent Budg- Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Construc- 28 new Vet Centers and 30 new CBOCs. et, co-authored by PVA, AMVETS, Disabled tion, Veterans’ Affairs and Related Agen- Additionally, this bill continues the rural American Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign cies, Committee on Appropriations, House of health initiative and beneficiary travel rates Wars. Representatives, Washington, DC. that we provided last year. Language has More importantly, the Military Construc- DEAR CHAIRMAN EDWARDS: As you and your been included to continue oversight of VHA tion and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill colleagues consider H.R. 3028, the Military to ensure that VA provides funding to the also includes approximately $48.2 billion in Construction, Veterans’ Affairs’ and Related medical facilities in a timely manner, deliv- advance appropriations for VA medical care Appropriations for FY 2010, The American ers comprehensive mental health and sub- accounts—Medical Services, Medical Support Legion offers its full support, especially for stance abuse services, and improves the de- and Compliance, and Medical Facilities—for the advance appropriations provision for the livery of care to veterans who live in rural FY 2011. By providing the VA with an ad- Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA’s) Vet- areas. vance appropriation for FY 2011, the VA will erans Health Administration (VHA) in FY The National Cemetery Administration is be able to better plan for hiring critical new 2011. funded at $250 million, an increase of $20 mil- staff and addressing demand on the health

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care system. Approval of advance appropria- propriations bill and thank Chairman EDWARDS public works, military installations, facili- tions represents a truly historic accomplish- and Ranking Member WAMP for their work in ties, and real property for the Army as cur- ment that will benefit all veterans. crafting this legislation. rently authorized by law, including per- These actions reflect the priority that you As someone who represents thousands of sonnel in the Army Corps of Engineers and and the House leadership have placed on the other personal services necessary for the needs of the men and women who have so military veterans and their families, I believe purposes of this appropriation, and for con- honorably served this country. Once again, that we have an obligation to provide them struction and operation of facilities in sup- we thank you for your tireless efforts on be- with the benefits and treatment they deserve port of the functions of the Commander in half of veterans. We look forward to working for their years of faithful service. This legisla- Chief, $4,554,906,000, to remain available until with you and all members to ensure that the tion accomplishes that by providing $108.9 bil- September 30, 2014, of which $924,484,000 is Military Construction and Veterans’ Affairs lion for the Department of Veterans Affairs, a designated as being for overseas deployments appropriations bill is approved by the full and other activities pursuant to section $14.5 billion increase over Fiscal Year 2009, 423(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 13 (111th Congress), House. when not factoring in stimulus or supplemental Sincerely, the concurrent resolution on the budget for CARL BLAKE, funding. fiscal year 2010, and of which $450,000,000 National Legislative Director, It is estimated that the VA will treat more shall be for trainee troop housing facilities: Paralyzed Veterans of America. than 6.1 million patients in 2010, including Provided, That of this amount, not to exceed more than 419,000 veterans of Iraq and Af- $187,872,000 shall be available for study, plan- AMVETS, ghanistan. To meet this demand, the bill pro- ning, design, architect and engineer services, Lanham, MD, July 9, 2009. and host nation support, as authorized by vides important funding for mental health pro- law, unless the Secretary of Defense deter- Hon. CHET EDWARDS, grams, assistance to homeless veterans, and Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Construc- mines that additional obligations are nec- to improve access for veterans in rural areas. essary for such purposes and notifies the tion and Veterans Affairs, House Committee Committees on Appropriations of both on Appropriations, Washington, DC. The bill also provides vital funding to hire addi- Houses of Congress of the determination and DEAR CHAIRMAN EDWARDS: On behalf of tional claims processors to support the Depart- the reasons therefor: Provided further, That, AMVETS I would like to take this oppor- ment’s continued effort to reduce the backlog not later than 30 days after the date of the tunity to thank you for your leadership and of benefit claims. enactment of this Act, the Secretary of De- continued, undaunting support of America’s I was also pleased to see that the com- fense shall submit to the Committees on Ap- veterans, servicemembers and their families. mittee included a provision to provide ad- AMVETS wants to recognize your efforts propriations of both Houses of Congress an vanced budget authority and funding for fiscal expenditure plan for the funds provided for as the Chairman of the House Appropriations year 2011 for medical related accounts. This trainee troop housing facilities: Provided fur- Subcommittee on Military Construction and ther, That the amount appropriated in this Veterans’ Affairs for fighting for and secur- is a step to ensure that the VA healthcare sys- paragraph shall be for the projects and ac- ing yet another year of incomparable fund- tem continues to receive a timely and predict- tivities, and in the amounts, specified under ing for the Department of Veterans Affairs. able stream of funding without subjecting it to the heading ‘‘Military Construction, Army’’ Because of your efforts, the VA will receive the delays that can arise due to the larger an- and under the headings ‘‘Army’’ in the tables an unparalleled budget for Fiscal Year 2010. nual budget debates. entitled ‘‘Military Construction’’ and ‘‘Over- AMVETS also would like to extend our In addition to the funds provided for our na- seas Contingency Operations’’ in the report deepest gratitude for your efforts in includ- tion’s veterans, I also applaud the committee’s of the Committee on Appropriations of the ing approximately $48.2 billion in advanced work in providing the necessary funding to House of Representatives to accompany this appropriations for FY 2011. By providing the bill: Provided further, That of the funds ap- VA with advanced appropriations for 2011, meet the construction needs of our military. propriated for ‘‘Military Construction, VA will now have sufficient, timely and The bill provides $24.6 billion for construction, Army’’ under Public Law 110–329, $59,500,000 predicable funding. This will allow VA to facility modernization, and environmental are hereby rescinded. better coordinate for the use of valuable re- cleanup. Among other construction projects at MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE sources, to include hiring of key medical Ft. Lewis and McChord, I was specifically CORPS staff and other demands that are unique to pleased to see funds included in the bill for For acquisition, construction, installation, the health care setting. the construction of a Joint Access Road be- Passage of advanced appropriations is a and equipment of temporary or permanent historic event that will be looked back on as tween Ft. Lewis and McChord Air Force Base, public works, naval installations, facilities, one of the most important improvements to a project that I specifically requested funding and real property for the Navy and Marine the VA health care system. It is with that, I for. These funds will help provide a link be- Corps as currently authorized by law, includ- want to thank you, the House leadership, tween the two installations, alleviate conges- ing personnel in the Naval Facilities Engi- and all members of Congress who have seen tion, and provide a deployment route for the neering Command and other personal serv- the value in advanced appropriations and air transportation of Army vehicles and equip- ices necessary for the purposes of this appro- have made it a reality. priation, $3,757,330,000, to remain available ment. until September 30, 2014: Provided, That of Again, thank you for your continued sup- Again, I thank the Chairman and Ranking port and advocacy for America’s veterans. this amount, not to exceed $182,569,000 shall Veterans serving veterans, Member for their work on this legislation and be available for study, planning, design, and RAYMOND C. KELLEY, urge my colleagues to support its passage. architect and engineer services, as author- National Legislative Director, AMVETS. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I yield back ized by law, unless the Secretary of Defense the balance of my time. determines that additional obligations are Mr. LOBIONDO. Madam Chair, as per the The CHAIR. All time for general de- necessary for such purposes and notifies the requirements of the Republican Conference bate has expired. Committees on Appropriations of both Rules on member requests, I secured the fol- Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be Houses of Congress of the determination and lowing earmarks in H.R. 3082. considered for amendment under the 5- the reasons therefor: Provided further, That the amount appropriated in this paragraph Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK minute rule and the bill shall be con- LOBIONDO (NJ–02) shall be for the projects and activities, and sidered read through page 58, line 6. in the amounts, specified under the heading Bill Number: H.R. 3082 The text of that portion of the bill is Account: Air Force, Military Construction, Air ‘‘Military Construction, Navy and Marine as follows: Corps’’ and under the headings ‘‘Navy’’ in National Guard the table entitled ‘‘Military Construction’’ Legal Name of Requesting Entity: 177th H.R. 3082 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- in the report of the Committee on Appropria- Fighter Wing tions of the House of Representatives to ac- Address of Requesting Entity: 400 Langley resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums company this bill. Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 are appropriated, out of any money in the MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE Description of Request: Provide $1.7 million Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for For acquisition, construction, installation, for the construction of a properly sited, ade- military construction, the Department of and equipment of temporary or permanent quately sized, and configured functional space Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for public works, military installations, facili- to support conventional munitions administra- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and ties, and real property for the Air Force as tion, training and maintenance in support of 18 for other purposes, namely: currently authorized by law, $1,833,671,000, to PAA F–16 aircraft to better enable the 177th TITLE I remain available until September 30, 2014, of DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE which $474,500,000 is designated as being for to perform its Air Sovereignty Alert mission in overseas deployments and other activities defense of the homeland. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY pursuant to section 423(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Chair, I (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) 13 (111th Congress), the concurrent resolu- rise today in support of the Fiscal Year 2010 For acquisition, construction, installation, tion on the budget for fiscal year 2010: Pro- Military Construction and Veterans Affairs ap- and equipment of temporary or permanent vided, That of this amount, not to exceed

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Provided, That of the amount appropriated, under the heading ‘‘Military Construction, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL not to exceed $2,951,000 shall be available for Air Force’’ and under the headings ‘‘Air GUARD study, planning, design, and architect and Force’’ in the tables entitled ‘‘Military Con- For construction, acquisition, expansion, engineer services, as authorized by law, un- struction’’ and ‘‘Overseas Contingency Oper- rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities less the Secretary of Defense determines ations’’ in the report of the Committee on for the training and administration of the that additional obligations are necessary for Appropriations of the House of Representa- Air National Guard, and contributions there- such purposes and notifies the Committees tives to accompany this bill. for, as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE United States Code, and Military Construc- gress of the determination and the reasons therefor: Provided further, That, not later (INCLUDING TRANSFER AND RESCISSION OF tion Authorization Acts, $226,126,000, to re- than 30 days after the date of the enactment FUNDS) main available until September 30, 2014, of of this Act, the Chief of Navy Reserve and For acquisition, construction, installation, which $30,000,000 shall be for critical un- funded requirements: Provided, That of the the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve shall and equipment of temporary or permanent submit to the Committees on Appropriations public works, installations, facilities, and amount appropriated, not to exceed $12,021,000 shall be available for study, plan- of both Houses of Congress an expenditure real property for activities and agencies of plan for the funds provided for critical un- the Department of Defense (other than the ning, design, and architect and engineer services, as authorized by law, unless the funded requirements: Provided further, That military departments), as currently author- the amount appropriated in this paragraph ized by law, $2,743,526,000, to remain avail- Secretary of Defense determines that addi- tional obligations are necessary for such pur- shall be for the projects and activities, and able until September 30, 2014: Provided, That in the amounts, specified under the heading such amounts of this appropriation as may poses and notifies the Committees on Appro- priations of both Houses of Congress of the ‘‘Military Construction, Navy Reserve’’ and be determined by the Secretary of Defense under the headings ‘‘Navy Reserve’’ in the may be transferred to such appropriations of determination and the reasons therefor: Pro- vided further, That, not later than 30 days table entitled ‘‘Military Construction’’ in the Department of Defense available for the report of the Committee on Appropria- military construction or family housing as after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Air National Guard shall tions of the House of Representatives to ac- the Secretary may designate, to be merged company this bill. with and to be available for the same pur- submit to the Committees on Appropriations poses, and for the same time period, as the of both Houses of Congress an expenditure MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE RESERVE plan for the funds provided for critical un- appropriation or fund to which transferred: For construction, acquisition, expansion, funded requirements: Provided further, That Provided further, That of the amount appro- rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities the amount appropriated in this paragraph priated, not to exceed $121,442,000 shall be for the training and administration of the shall be for the projects and activities, and available for study, planning, design, and ar- Air Force Reserve as authorized by chapter in the amounts, specified under the heading chitect and engineer services, as authorized 1803 of title 10, United States Code, and Mili- ‘‘Military Construction, Air National Guard’’ by law, unless the Secretary of Defense de- tary Construction Authorization Acts, and under the headings ‘‘Air National termines that additional obligations are nec- $103,169,000, to remain available until Sep- Guard’’ in the table entitled ‘‘Military Con- essary for such purposes and notifies the tember 30, 2014, of which $55,000,000 shall be struction’’ in the report of the Committee on Committees on Appropriations of both for critical unfunded requirements: Provided, Appropriations of the House of Representa- Houses of Congress of the determination and That of the amount appropriated, not to ex- tives to accompany this bill. the reasons therefor: Provided further, That ceed $4,669,000 shall be available for study, the amount appropriated in this paragraph MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE planning, design, and architect and engineer shall be for the projects and activities, and For construction, acquisition, expansion, services, as authorized by law, unless the in the amounts, specified under the heading rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities Secretary of Defense determines that addi- ‘‘Military Construction, Defense-Wide’’ and for the training and administration of the tional obligations are necessary for such pur- under the headings ‘‘Defense-Wide’’ in the Army Reserve as authorized by chapter 1803 poses and notifies the Committees on Appro- table entitled ‘‘Military Construction’’ in of title 10, United States Code, and Military priations of both Houses of Congress of the the report of the Committee on Appropria- Construction Authorization Acts, determination and the reasons therefor: Pro- tions of the House of Representatives to ac- $432,516,000, to remain available until Sep- vided further, That, not later than 30 days company this bill: Provided further, That of tember 30, 2014, of which $30,000,000 shall be after the date of the enactment of this Act, the funds appropriated for ‘‘Military Con- for critical unfunded requirements: Provided, the Chief of Air Force Reserve shall submit struction, Defense-Wide’’ under Public Law That of the amount appropriated, not to ex- to the Committees on Appropriations of both 110–329, $25,800,000 are hereby rescinded. ceed $25,016,000 shall be available for study, Houses of Congress an expenditure plan for MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL planning, design, and architect and engineer the funds provided for critical unfunded re- GUARD services, as authorized by law, unless the quirements: Provided further, That the For construction, acquisition, expansion, Secretary of Defense determines that addi- amount appropriated in this paragraph shall rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities tional obligations are necessary for such pur- be for the projects and activities, and in the for the training and administration of the poses and notifies the Committees on Appro- amounts, specified under the heading ‘‘Mili- Army National Guard, and contributions priations of both Houses of Congress of the tary Construction, Air Force Reserve’’ and therefor, as authorized by chapter 1803 of determination and the reasons therefor: Pro- under the headings ‘‘Air Force Reserve’’ in title 10, United States Code, and Military vided further, That, not later than 30 days the table entitled ‘‘Military Construction’’ Construction Authorization Acts, after the date of the enactment of this Act, in the report of the Committee on Appropria- $529,129,000, to remain available until Sep- the Chief of Army Reserve shall submit to tions of the House of Representatives to ac- tember 30, 2014, of which $30,000,000 shall be the Committees on Appropriations of both company this bill. Houses of Congress an expenditure plan for for critical unfunded requirements: Provided, NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION That of the amount appropriated, not to ex- the funds provided for critical unfunded re- SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM ceed $40,488,000 shall be available for study, quirements: Provided further, That the planning, design, and architect and engineer amount appropriated in this paragraph shall For the United States share of the cost of services, as authorized by law, unless the be for the projects and activities, and in the the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Se- Secretary of Defense determines that addi- amounts, specified under the heading ‘‘Mili- curity Investment Program for the acquisi- tional obligations are necessary for such pur- tary Construction, Army Reserve’’ and under tion and construction of military facilities poses and notifies the Committees on Appro- the headings ‘‘Army Reserve’’ in the table and installations (including international priations of both Houses of Congress of the entitled ‘‘Military Construction’’ in the re- military headquarters) and for related ex- determination and the reasons therefor: Pro- port of the Committee on Appropriations of penses for the collective defense of the North vided further, That, not later than 30 days the House of Representatives to accompany Atlantic Treaty Area as authorized by sec- after the date of the enactment of this Act, this bill. tion 2806 of title 10, United States Code, and the Director of the Army National Guard MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY RESERVE Military Construction Authorization Acts, shall submit to the Committees on Appro- For construction, acquisition, expansion, $234,914,000, to remain available until ex- priations of both Houses of Congress an ex- rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities pended.

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FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY the table entitled ‘‘Military Construction’’ construction, where cost estimates exceed For expenses of family housing for the in the report of the Committee on Appropria- $25,000, to be performed within the United Army for construction, including acquisi- tions of the House of Representatives to ac- States, except Alaska, without the specific tion, replacement, addition, expansion, ex- company this bill. approval in writing of the Secretary of De- tension, and alteration, as authorized by FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND fense setting forth the reasons therefor. law, $273,236,000, to remain available until MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE SEC. 102. Funds made available in this title for construction shall be available for hire of September 30, 2014: Provided, That the For expenses of family housing for the ac- passenger motor vehicles. amount appropriated in this paragraph shall tivities and agencies of the Department of be for the projects and activities, and in the SEC. 103. Funds made available in this title Defense (other than the military depart- for construction may be used for advances to amounts, specified under the heading ‘‘Fam- ments) for operation and maintenance, leas- ily Housing Construction, Army’’ in the the Federal Highway Administration, De- ing, and minor construction, as authorized partment of Transportation, for the con- table entitled ‘‘Military Construction’’ in by law, $49,214,000. the report of the Committee on Appropria- struction of access roads as authorized by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FAMILY HOUSING tions of the House of Representatives to ac- section 210 of title 23, United States Code, IMPROVEMENT FUND company this bill. when projects authorized therein are cer- For the Department of Defense Family tified as important to the national defense FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND Housing Improvement Fund, $2,600,000, to re- by the Secretary of Defense. MAINTENANCE, ARMY main available until expended, for family SEC. 104. None of the funds made available For expenses of family housing for the housing initiatives undertaken pursuant to in this title may be used to initiate con- Army for operation and maintenance, includ- section 2883 of title 10, United States Code, struction of new installations for which spe- ing debt payment, leasing, minor construc- providing alternative means of acquiring and cific appropriations have not been made. tion, principal and interest charges, and in- improving military family housing and sup- SEC. 105. None of the funds made available surance premiums, as authorized by law, porting facilities. in this title shall be used for purchase of $523,418,000. land or land easements in excess of 100 per- HOMEOWNERS ASSISTANCE FUND cent of the value as determined by the Army FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND For the Homeowners Assistance Fund es- MARINE CORPS Corps of Engineers or the Naval Facilities tablished by section 1013 of the Demonstra- Engineering Command, except: (1) where For expenses of family housing for the tion Cities and Metropolitan Development there is a determination of value by a Fed- Navy and Marine Corps for construction, in- Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 3374), $23,225,000, to re- eral court; (2) purchases negotiated by the cluding acquisition, replacement, addition, main available until expended. Attorney General or the designee of the At- expansion, extension, and alteration, as au- CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION CONSTRUCTION, torney General; (3) where the estimated thorized by law, $146,569,000, to remain avail- DEFENSE-WIDE value is less than $25,000; or (4) as otherwise able until September 30, 2014: Provided, That determined by the Secretary of Defense to be the amount appropriated in this paragraph For expenses of construction, not other- in the public interest. shall be for the projects and activities, and wise provided for, necessary for the destruc- tion of the United States stockpile of lethal SEC. 106. None of the funds made available in the amounts, specified under the heading in this title shall be used to: (1) acquire land; ‘‘Family Housing Construction, Navy and chemical agents and munitions in accord- ance with section 1412 of the Department of (2) provide for site preparation; or (3) install Marine Corps’’ in the table entitled ‘‘Mili- utilities for any family housing, except hous- tary Construction’’ in the report of the Com- Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521), and for the destruction of other chem- ing for which funds have been made available mittee on Appropriations of the House of in annual Acts making appropriations for Representatives to accompany this bill. ical warfare materials that are not in the chemical weapon stockpile, as currently au- military construction. FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND thorized by law, $146,541,000, to remain avail- SEC. 107. None of the funds made available MAINTENANCE, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS able until September 30, 2014: Provided, That in this title for minor construction may be For expenses of family housing for the the amount appropriated in this paragraph used to transfer or relocate any activity Navy and Marine Corps for operation and shall be for the projects and activities, and from one base or installation to another, maintenance, including debt payment, leas- in the amounts, specified under the headings without prior notification to the Committees ing, minor construction, principal and inter- ‘‘Chemical Demilitarization Construction, on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- est charges, and insurance premiums, as au- Defense-Wide’’ in the table entitled ‘‘Mili- gress. thorized by law, $368,540,000. tary Construction’’ in the report of the Com- SEC. 108. None of the funds made available in this title may be used for the procurement FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE mittee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives to accompany this bill. of steel for any construction project or activ- For expenses of family housing for the Air ity for which American steel producers, fab- Force for construction, including acquisi- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE ricators, and manufacturers have been de- tion, replacement, addition, expansion, ex- ACCOUNT 1990 nied the opportunity to compete for such tension, and alteration, as authorized by For deposit into the Department of De- steel procurement. law, $66,101,000, to remain available until fense Base Closure Account 1990, established SEC. 109. None of the funds available to the September 30, 2014: Provided, That the by section 2906(a)(1) of the Defense Base Clo- Department of Defense for military con- amount appropriated in this paragraph shall sure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. struction or family housing during the cur- be for the projects and activities, and in the 2687 note), $536,768,000, to remain available rent fiscal year may be used to pay real amounts, specified under the heading ‘‘Fam- until expended. property taxes in any foreign nation. ily Housing Construction, Air Force’’ in the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE SEC. 110. None of the funds made available table entitled ‘‘Military Construction’’ in ACCOUNT 2005 in this title may be obligated for architect the report of the Committee on Appropria- and engineer contracts estimated by the For deposit into the Department of De- tions of the House of Representatives to ac- Government to exceed $500,000 for projects to fense Base Closure Account 2005, established company this bill. be accomplished in Japan, in any North At- by section 2906A(a)(1) of the Defense Base lantic Treaty Organization member country, FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 or in countries bordering the Arabian Sea, MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE U.S.C. 2687 note), $7,479,498,000, to remain unless such contracts are awarded to United For expenses of family housing for the Air available until expended: Provided, That the States firms or United States firms in joint Force for operation and maintenance, in- Department of Defense shall notify the Com- venture with host nation firms. cluding debt payment, leasing, minor con- mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of SEC. 111. None of the funds made available struction, principal and interest charges, and Congress 14 days prior to obligating an in this title for military construction in the insurance premiums, as authorized by law, amount for a construction project that ex- United States territories and possessions in $502,936,000. ceeds or reduces the amount identified for the Pacific and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in that project in the most recently submitted FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE- countries bordering the Arabian Sea, may be budget request for this account by 20 percent WIDE used to award any contract estimated by the or $2,000,000, whichever is less: Provided fur- For expenses of family housing for the ac- Government to exceed $1,000,000 to a foreign ther, That the previous proviso shall not tivities and agencies of the Department of contractor: Provided, That this section shall apply to projects costing less than $5,000,000, Defense (other than the military depart- not be applicable to contract awards for except for those projects not previously iden- ments) for construction, including acquisi- which the lowest responsive and responsible tified in any budget submission for this ac- tion, replacement, addition, expansion, ex- bid of a United States contractor exceeds the count and exceeding the minor construction tension, and alteration, as authorized by lowest responsive and responsible bid of a threshold under section 2805 of title 10, law, $2,859,000, to remain available until Sep- foreign contractor by greater than 20 per- United States Code. tember 30, 2014: Provided, That the amount cent: Provided further, That this section shall appropriated in this paragraph shall be for ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS not apply to contract awards for military the projects and activities, and in the SEC. 101. None of the funds made available construction on Kwajalein Atoll for which amounts, specified under the heading ‘‘Fam- in this title shall be expended for payments the lowest responsive and responsible bid is ily Housing Construction, Defense-Wide’’ in under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for submitted by a Marshallese contractor.

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SEC. 112. The Secretary of Defense is to in- tees issued by the Department of Defense available for obligation, may be obligated or form the appropriate committees of both pursuant to the provisions of subchapter IV expended to carry out a military construc- Houses of Congress, including the Commit- of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, tion, land acquisition, or family housing tees on Appropriations, of the plans and pertaining to alternative means of acquiring project at or for a military installation ap- scope of any proposed military exercise in- and improving military family housing, mili- proved for closure, or at a military installa- volving United States personnel 30 days prior tary unaccompanied housing, and supporting tion for the purposes of supporting a func- to its occurring, if amounts expended for facilities. tion that has been approved for realignment construction, either temporary or perma- SEC. 119. (a) Not later than 60 days before to another installation, in 2005 under the De- nent, are anticipated to exceed $100,000. issuing any solicitation for a contract with fense Base Closure and Realignment Act of SEC. 113. Not more than 20 percent of the the private sector for military family hous- 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101– funds made available in this title which are ing the Secretary of the military department 510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), unless such a project limited for obligation during the current fis- concerned shall submit to the Committees at a military installation approved for re- cal year shall be obligated during the last on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- alignment will support a continuing mission two months of the fiscal year. gress the notice described in subsection (b). or function at that installation or a new mis- SEC. 114. Funds appropriated to the Depart- (b)(1) A notice referred to in subsection (a) ment of Defense for construction in prior is a notice of any guarantee (including the sion or function that is planned for that in- years shall be available for construction au- making of mortgage or rental payments) stallation, or unless the Secretary of Defense thorized for each such military department proposed to be made by the Secretary to the certifies that the cost to the United States by the authorizations enacted into law dur- private party under the contract involved in of carrying out such project would be less ing the current session of Congress. the event of— than the cost to the United States of cancel- SEC. 115. For military construction or fam- (A) the closure or realignment of the in- ling such project, or if the project is at an ily housing projects that are being com- stallation for which housing is provided active component base that shall be estab- pleted with funds otherwise expired or lapsed under the contract; lished as an enclave or in the case of projects for obligation, expired or lapsed funds may (B) a reduction in force of units stationed having multi-agency use, that another Gov- be used to pay the cost of associated super- at such installation; or ernment agency has indicated it will assume vision, inspection, overhead, engineering and (C) the extended deployment overseas of ownership of the completed project. The Sec- design on those projects and on subsequent units stationed at such installation. retary of Defense may not transfer funds claims, if any. (2) Each notice under this subsection shall made available as a result of this limitation SEC. 116. Notwithstanding any other provi- specify the nature of the guarantee involved from any military construction project, land sion of law, any funds made available to a and assess the extent and likelihood, if any, acquisition, or family housing project to an- military department or defense agency for of the liability of the Federal Government other account or use such funds for another the construction of military projects may be with respect to the guarantee. purpose or project without the prior ap- obligated for a military construction project (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) proval of the Committees on Appropriations or contract, or for any portion of such a SEC. 120. In addition to any other transfer of both Houses of Congress. This section project or contract, at any time before the shall not apply to military construction end of the fourth fiscal year after the fiscal authority available to the Department of De- projects, land acquisition, or family housing year for which funds for such project were fense, amounts may be transferred from the projects for which the project is vital to the made available, if the funds obligated for accounts established by sections 2906(a)(1) national security or the protection of health, such project: (1) are obligated from funds and 2906A(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure safety, or environmental quality: Provided, available for military construction projects; and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 That the Secretary of Defense shall notify and (2) do not exceed the amount appro- note), to the fund established by section priated for such project, plus any amount by 1013(d) of the Demonstration Cities and Met- the congressional defense committees within which the cost of such project is increased ropolitan Development Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. seven days of a decision to carry out such a pursuant to law. 3374) to pay for expenses associated with the military construction project. Homeowners Assistance Program incurred (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) under 42 USC 3374(a)(1)(A). Any amounts SEC. 117. In addition to any other transfer transferred shall be merged with and be SEC. 124. During the 5-year period after ap- authority available to the Department of De- available for the same purposes and for the fense, proceeds deposited to the Department propriations available in this Act to the De- same time period as the fund to which trans- partment of Defense for military construc- of Defense Base Closure Account established ferred. by section 207(a)(1) of the Defense Authoriza- tion and family housing operation and main- SEC. 121. Notwithstanding this or any other tenance and construction have expired for tion Amendments and Base Closure and Re- provision of law, funds made available in this alignment Act (10 U.S.C. 2687 note) pursuant obligation, upon a determination that such title for operation and maintenance of fam- appropriations will not be necessary for the to section 207(a)(2)(C) of such Act, may be ily housing shall be the exclusive source of transferred to the account established by liquidation of obligations or for making au- funds for repair and maintenance of all fam- thorized adjustments to such appropriations section 2906(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure ily housing units, including general or flag for obligations incurred during the period of and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 officer quarters: Provided, That not more availability of such appropriations, unobli- note), to be merged with, and to be available than $35,000 per unit may be spent annually gated balances of such appropriations may for the same purposes and the same time pe- for the maintenance and repair of any gen- be transferred into the appropriation ‘‘For- riod as that account. eral or flag officer quarters without 30 days eign Currency Fluctuations, Construction, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) prior notification, or 14 days for a notifica- Defense’’, to be merged with and to be avail- SEC. 118. Subject to 30 days prior notifica- tion provided in an electronic medium pursu- tion, or 14 days for a notification provided in ant to sections 480 and 2883 of title 10, United able for the same time period and for the an electronic medium pursuant to sections States Code, to the Committees on Appro- same purposes as the appropriation to which 480 and 2883, of title 10, United States Code, priations of both Houses of Congress, except transferred. to the Committees on Appropriations of both that an after-the-fact notification shall be SEC. 125. None of the funds appropriated or Houses of Congress, such additional amounts submitted if the limitation is exceeded sole- otherwise made available in this title may as may be determined by the Secretary of ly due to costs associated with environ- be used for any action that is related to or Defense may be transferred to: (1) the De- mental remediation that could not be rea- promotes the expansion of the boundaries or partment of Defense Family Housing Im- sonably anticipated at the time of the budg- size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Col- provement Fund from amounts appropriated et submission: Provided further, That the orado. for construction in ‘‘Family Housing’’ ac- Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) is counts, to be merged with and to be avail- to report annually to the Committees on Ap- SEC. 126. Amounts appropriated or other- able for the same purposes and for the same propriations of both Houses of Congress all wise made available in an account funded period of time as amounts appropriated di- operation and maintenance expenditures for under the headings in this title may be rectly to the Fund; or (2) the Department of each individual general or flag officer quar- transferred among projects and activities Defense Military Unaccompanied Housing ters for the prior fiscal year. within the account in accordance with the Improvement Fund from amounts appro- SEC. 122. Amounts contained in the Ford reprogramming guidelines for military con- priated for construction of military unac- Island Improvement Account established by struction and family housing construction companied housing in ‘‘Military Construc- subsection (h) of section 2814 of title 10, contained in the report of the Committee on tion’’ accounts, to be merged with and to be United States Code, are appropriated and Appropriations of the House of Representa- available for the same purposes and for the shall be available until expended for the pur- tives to accompany this bill and in the guid- same period of time as amounts appropriated poses specified in subsection (i)(1) of such ance for military construction directly to the Fund: Provided, That appro- section or until transferred pursuant to sub- reprogrammings and notifications contained priations made available to the Funds shall section (i)(3) of such section. in Department of Defense Financial Manage- be available to cover the costs, as defined in SEC. 123. None of the funds made available ment Regulation 7000.14-R, Volume 3, Chap- section 502(5) of the Congressional Budget in this title, or in any Act making appropria- ter 7, of December 1996, as in effect on the Act of 1974, of direct loans or loan guaran- tions for military construction which remain date of enactment of this Act.

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For necessary expenses for the mainte- guaranteed under the provisions of title IV GUARANTEED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOANS nance and operation of hospitals, nursing of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 FOR HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT homes, and domiciliary facilities and other U.S.C. App. 541 et seq.) and for other benefits necessary facilities of the Veterans Health as authorized by sections 107, 1312, 1977, and For the administrative expenses to carry out the guaranteed transitional housing loan Administration; for administrative expenses 2106, and chapters 23, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title in support of planning, design, project man- 38, United States Code, $47,218,207,000, to re- program authorized by subchapter VI of chapter 20 of title 38, United States Code, not agement, real property acquisition and dis- main available until expended: Provided, position, construction, and renovation of any That not to exceed $29,283,000 of the amount to exceed $750,000 of the amounts appro- priated by this Act for ‘‘General operating facility under the jurisdiction or for the use appropriated under this heading shall be re- of the Department; for oversight, engineer- imbursed to ‘‘General operating expenses’’, expenses’’ and ‘‘Medical support and compli- ance’’ may be expended. ing, and architectural activities not charged ‘‘Medical support and compliance’’, and ‘‘In- to project costs; for repairing, altering, im- formation technology systems’’ for nec- VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION proving, or providing facilities in the several essary expenses in implementing the provi- MEDICAL SERVICES hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of sions of chapters 51, 53, and 55 of title 38, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the Department, not otherwise provided for, United States Code, the funding source for For necessary expenses for furnishing, as either by contract or by the hire of tem- which is specifically provided as the ‘‘Com- porary employees and purchase of materials; pensation and pensions’’ appropriation: Pro- authorized by law, inpatient and outpatient care and treatment to beneficiaries of the for leases of facilities; and for laundry serv- vided further, That such sums as may be ices, $10,633,000,000, plus reimbursements, of earned on an actual qualifying patient basis, Department of Veterans Affairs and veterans described in section 1705(a) of title 38, United which $5,740,000,000 shall become available on shall be reimbursed to ‘‘Medical care collec- October 1, 2010, and shall remain available tions fund’’ to augment the funding of indi- States Code, including care and treatment in facilities not under the jurisdiction of the through September 30, 2011: Provided, That, vidual medical facilities for nursing home of the amount made available under this care provided to pensioners as authorized. Department, and including medical supplies and equipment, food services, and salaries heading for fiscal year 2010, not to exceed READJUSTMENT BENEFITS and expenses of health-care employees hired $145,000,000 shall remain available until Sep- For the payment of readjustment and reha- under title 38, United States Code, and aid to tember 30, 2011: Provided further, That, of the bilitation benefits to or on behalf of veterans State homes as authorized by section 1741 of amount available for fiscal year 2010, as authorized by chapters 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, title 38, United States Code; $71,840,500,000, $200,000,000 for non-recurring maintenance 36, 39, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United plus reimbursements, of which $37,136,000,000 shall be allocated in a manner not subject to States Code, $8,663,624,000, to remain avail- shall become available on October 1, 2010, the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation. able until expended: Provided, That expenses and shall remain available through Sep- MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH for rehabilitation program services and as- tember 30, 2011: Provided, That, of the For necessary expenses in carrying out sistance which the Secretary is authorized to amount made available under this heading programs of medical and prosthetic research provide under subsection (a) of section 3104 for fiscal year 2010, not to exceed and development as authorized by chapter 73 of title 38, United States Code, other than $1,015,000,000 shall remain available until of title 38, United States Code, $580,000,000, under paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (11) of that September 30, 2011: Provided further, That, plus reimbursements, to remain available subsection, shall be charged to this account. notwithstanding any other provision of law, until September 30, 2011. VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall es- NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION For military and naval insurance, national tablish a priority for the provision of med- ical treatment for veterans who have serv- For necessary expenses of the National service life insurance, servicemen’s indem- Cemetery Administration for operations and nities, service-disabled veterans insurance, ice-connected disabilities, lower income, or have special needs: Provided further, That, maintenance, not otherwise provided for, in- and veterans mortgage life insurance as au- cluding uniforms or allowances therefor; thorized by title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall give cemeterial expenses as authorized by law; chapters 19 and 21, $49,288,000, to remain purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for available until expended. priority funding for the provision of basic medical benefits to veterans in enrollment use in cemeterial operations; hire of pas- VETERANS HOUSING BENEFIT PROGRAM FUND priority groups 1 through 6: Provided further, senger motor vehicles; and repair, alteration For the cost of direct and guaranteed That, notwithstanding any other provision or improvement of facilities under the juris- loans, such sums as may be necessary to of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs diction of the National Cemetery Adminis- carry out the program, as authorized by sub- may authorize the dispensing of prescription tration, $250,000,000, of which not to exceed chapters I through III of chapter 37 of title drugs from Veterans Health Administration $24,200,000 shall be available until September 38, United States Code: Provided, That such facilities to enrolled veterans with privately 30, 2011. costs, including the cost of modifying such written prescriptions based on requirements DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the established by the Secretary: Provided fur- GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided ther, That the implementation of the pro- For necessary operating expenses of the further, That during fiscal year 2010, within gram described in the previous proviso shall Department of Veterans Affairs, not other- the resources available, not to exceed incur no additional cost to the Department wise provided for, including administrative $500,000 in gross obligations for direct loans of Veterans Affairs: Provided further, That for expenses in support of Department-Wide cap- are authorized for specially adapted housing the Department of Defense/Department of ital planning, management and policy activi- loans. Veterans Affairs Health Care Sharing Incen- ties, uniforms, or allowances therefor; not to In addition, for administrative expenses to tive Fund, as authorized by section 8111(d) of exceed $25,000 for official reception and rep- carry out the direct and guaranteed loan title 38, United States Code, a minimum of resentation expenses; hire of passenger programs, $165,082,000. $15,000,000, to remain available until ex- motor vehicles; and reimbursement of the VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM pended, for any purpose authorized by sec- General Services Administration for security ACCOUNT tion 8111 of title 38, United States Code. guard services, and the Department of De- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE fense for the cost of overseas employee mail, For the cost of direct loans, $29,000, as au- For necessary expenses in the administra- $2,083,700,000: Provided, That expenses for thorized by chapter 31 of title 38, United tion of the medical, hospital, nursing home, services and assistance authorized under

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paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (11) of section pended, of which $16,000,000 shall be to make GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE 3104(a) of title 38, United States Code, that reimbursements as provided in section 13 of VETERANS CEMETERIES the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. For grants to assist States in establishing, are necessary to enable entitled veterans: (1) 612) for claims paid for contract disputes: expanding, or improving State veterans to the maximum extent feasible, to become Provided, That except for advance planning cemeteries as authorized by section 2408 of employable and to obtain and maintain suit- activities, including needs assessments title 38, United States Code, $42,000,000, to re- able employment; or (2) to achieve maximum which may or may not lead to capital invest- main available until expended. independence in daily living, shall be ments, and other capital asset management ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS charged to this account: Provided further, related activities, including portfolio devel- That the Veterans Benefits Administration opment and management activities, and in- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) shall be funded at not less than $1,690,200,000: vestment strategy studies funded through SEC. 201. Any appropriation for fiscal year Provided further, That of the funds made the advance planning fund and the planning 2010 for ‘‘Compensation and pensions’’, ‘‘Re- available under this heading, not to exceed and design activities funded through the de- adjustment benefits’’, and ‘‘Veterans insur- $111,000,000 shall be available for obligation sign fund, including needs assessments which ance and indemnities’’ may be transferred as until September 30, 2011: Provided further, may or may not lead to capital investments, necessary to any other of the mentioned ap- That from the funds made available under and funds provided for the purchase of land propriations: Provided, That before a transfer this heading, the Veterans Benefits Adminis- for the National Cemetery Administration may take place, the Secretary of Veterans tration may purchase (on a one-for-one re- through the land acquisition line item, none Affairs shall request from the Committees on of the funds made available under this head- placement basis only) up to two passenger Appropriations of both Houses of Congress ing shall be used for any project which has motor vehicles for use in operations of that the authority to make the transfer and such not been approved by the Congress in the Administration in Manila, Philippines. Committees issue an approval, or absent a budgetary process: Provided further, That response, a period of 30 days has elapsed. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS funds made available under this heading for For necessary expenses for information fiscal year 2010, for each approved project (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) technology systems and telecommunications shall be obligated: (1) by the awarding of a SEC. 202. Amounts made available for the support, including developmental informa- construction documents contract by Sep- Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal tion systems and operational information tember 30, 2010; and (2) by the awarding of a year 2010, in this Act or any other Act, under systems; for pay and associated cost; and for construction contract by September 30, 2011: the ‘‘Medical services’’, ‘‘Medical support the capital asset acquisition of information Provided further, That the Secretary of Vet- and compliance’’, and ‘‘Medical facilities’’ technology systems, including management erans Affairs shall promptly submit to the accounts may be transferred among the ac- and related contractual costs of said acquisi- Committees on Appropriations of both counts: Provided, That any transfers between tions, including contractual costs associated Houses of Congress a written report on any the ‘‘Medical services’’ and ‘‘Medical support with operations authorized by section 3109 of approved major construction project for and compliance’’ accounts of 1 percent or title 5, United States Code, $3,307,000,000, plus which obligations are not incurred within less of the total amount appropriated to the reimbursements, to be available until Sep- the time limitations established above: Pro- account in this or any other Act may take tember 30, 2011: Provided, That none of the vided further, That of the funds made avail- place subject to notification from the Sec- funds made available under this heading may able under this heading, $933,030,000 shall be retary of Veterans Affairs to the Committees be obligated until the Department of Vet- for the projects and activities, and in the on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- erans Affairs submits to the Committees on amounts, specified under this heading in the gress of the amount and purpose of the trans- Appropriations of both Houses of Congress, report of the Committee on Appropriations fer: Provided further, That any transfers be- and such Committees approve, a plan for ex- of the House of Representatives to accom- tween the ‘‘Medical services’’ and ‘‘Medical penditure that: (1) meets the capital plan- pany this bill. support and compliance’’ accounts in excess ning and investment control review require- CONSTRUCTION, MINOR PROJECTS of 1 percent, or exceeding the cumulative 1 ments established by the Office of Manage- For constructing, altering, extending, and percent for the fiscal year, may take place ment and Budget; (2) complies with the De- improving any of the facilities, including only after the Secretary requests from the partment of Veterans Affairs enterprise ar- parking projects, under the jurisdiction or Committees on Appropriations of both chitecture; (3) conforms with an established for the use of the Department of Veterans Houses of Congress the authority to make enterprise life cycle methodology; and (4) Affairs, including planning and assessments the transfer and an approval is issued: Pro- complies with the acquisition rules, require- of needs which may lead to capital invest- vided further, That any transfers to or from ments, guidelines, and systems acquisition ments, architectural and engineering serv- the ‘‘Medical facilities’’ account may take management practices of the Federal Gov- ices, maintenance or guarantee period serv- place only after the Secretary requests from ernment: Provided further, That within 30 ices costs associated with equipment guaran- the Committees on Appropriations of both days of enactment of this Act, the Secretary tees provided under the project, services of Houses of Congress the authority to make of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Com- claims analysts, offsite utility and storm the transfer and an approval is issued. mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of drainage system construction costs, and site SEC. 203. Appropriations available in this Congress a reprogramming base letter which acquisition, or for any of the purposes set title for salaries and expenses shall be avail- provides, by project, the costs included in forth in sections 316, 2404, 2406, 8102, 8103, able for services authorized by section 3109 of this appropriation. 8106, 8108, 8109, 8110, 8122, and 8162 of title 38, title 5, United States Code, hire of passenger OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL United States Code, where the estimated motor vehicles; lease of a facility or land or cost of a project is equal to or less than the both; and uniforms or allowances therefore, For necessary expenses of the Office of In- amount set forth in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of as authorized by sections 5901 through 5902 of spector General, to include information title 38, United States Code, $726,800,000, to title 5, United States Code. technology, in carrying out the provisions of remain available until expended, along with SEC. 204. No appropriations in this title the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. unobligated balances of previous ‘‘Construc- (except the appropriations for ‘‘Construc- App.), $107,000,000, of which $6,000,000 shall be tion, minor projects’’ appropriations which tion, major projects’’, and ‘‘Construction, available until September 30, 2011. are hereby made available for any project minor projects’’) shall be available for the CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS where the estimated cost is equal to or less purchase of any site for or toward the con- For constructing, altering, extending, and than the amount set forth in such section: struction of any new hospital or home. improving any of the facilities, including Provided, That funds made available under SEC. 205. No appropriations in this title parking projects, under the jurisdiction or this heading shall be available for: (1) repairs shall be available for hospitalization or ex- for the use of the Department of Veterans to any of the nonmedical facilities under the amination of any persons (except bene- Affairs, or for any of the purposes set forth jurisdiction or for the use of the Department ficiaries entitled to such hospitalization or in sections 316, 2404, 2406, 8102, 8103, 8106, 8108, which are necessary because of loss or dam- examination under the laws providing such 8109, 8110, and 8122 of title 38, United States age caused by any natural disaster or catas- benefits to veterans, and persons receiving Code, including planning, architectural and trophe; and (2) temporary measures nec- such treatment under sections 7901 through engineering services, construction manage- essary to prevent or to minimize further loss 7904 of title 5, United States Code, or the ment services, maintenance or guarantee pe- by such causes. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- riod services costs associated with equip- GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)), ment guarantees provided under the project, EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES unless reimbursement of the cost of such services of claims analysts, offsite utility For grants to assist States to acquire or hospitalization or examination is made to and storm drainage system construction construct State nursing home and domi- the ‘‘Medical services’’ account at such rates costs, and site acquisition, where the esti- ciliary facilities and to remodel, modify, or as may be fixed by the Secretary of Veterans mated cost of a project is more than the alter existing hospital, nursing home, and Affairs. amount set forth in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of domiciliary facilities in State homes, for fur- SEC. 206. Appropriations available in this title 38, United States Code, or where funds nishing care to veterans as authorized by title for ‘‘Compensation and pensions’’, ‘‘Re- for a project were made available in a pre- sections 8131 through 8137 of title 38, United adjustment benefits’’, and ‘‘Veterans insur- vious major project appropriation, States Code, $85,000,000, to remain available ance and indemnities’’ shall be available for $1,194,000,000, to remain available until ex- until expended. payment of prior year accrued obligations

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The Secretary of Veterans Affairs title shall be available to pay prior year obli- reimbursement information for purposes of shall submit to the Committees on Appro- gations of corresponding prior year appro- section 1729 of such title: Provided, That the priations of both Houses of Congress a quar- priations accounts resulting from sections Secretary may recover, in the same manner terly report on the financial status of the 3328(a), 3334, and 3712(a) of title 31, United as any other debt due the United States, the Veterans Health Administration. States Code, except that if such obligations reasonable charges for such care or services (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) are from trust fund accounts they shall be from any person who does not make such dis- SEC. 221. Amounts made available under payable only from ‘‘Compensation and pen- closure as required: Provided further, That the ‘‘Medical services’’, ‘‘Medical support sions’’. any amounts so recovered for care or serv- and compliance’’, ‘‘Medical facilities’’, ‘‘Gen- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) ices provided in a prior fiscal year may be eral operating expenses’’, and ‘‘National SEC. 208. Notwithstanding any other provi- obligated by the Secretary during the fiscal Cemetery Administration’’ accounts for fis- sion of law, during fiscal year 2010, the Sec- year in which amounts are received. cal year 2010, may be transferred to or from retary of Veterans Affairs shall, from the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the ‘‘Information technology systems’’ ac- National Service Life Insurance Fund under SEC. 213. Notwithstanding any other provi- count: Provided, That before a transfer may section 1920 of title 38, United States Code, sion of law, proceeds or revenues derived take place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs the Veterans’ Special Life Insurance Fund from enhanced-use leasing activities (includ- shall request from the Committees on Appro- under section 1923 of title 38, United States ing disposal) may be deposited into the priations of both Houses of Congress the au- Code, and the United States Government ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and ‘‘Con- thority to make the transfer and an approval Life Insurance Fund under section 1955 of struction, minor projects’’ accounts and be is issued. title 38, United States Code, reimburse the used for construction (including site acquisi- SEC. 222. Amounts made available for the ‘‘General operating expenses’’ and ‘‘Informa- tion and disposition), alterations, and im- ‘‘Information technology systems’’ account tion technology systems’’ accounts for the provements of any medical facility under the may be transferred between projects: Pro- cost of administration of the insurance pro- jurisdiction or for the use of the Department vided, That no project may be increased or grams financed through those accounts: Pro- of Veterans Affairs. Such sums as realized decreased by more than $1,000,000 of cost vided, That reimbursement shall be made are in addition to the amount provided for in prior to submitting a request to the Commit- only from the surplus earnings accumulated ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and ‘‘Con- tees on Appropriations of both Houses of in such an insurance program during fiscal struction, minor projects’’. Congress to make the transfer and an ap- year 2010 that are available for dividends in SEC. 214. Amounts made available under proval is issued, or absent a response, a pe- that program after claims have been paid ‘‘Medical services’’ are available— riod of 30 days has elapsed. and actuarially determined reserves have (1) for furnishing recreational facilities, SEC. 223. None of the funds appropriated or been set aside: Provided further, That if the supplies, and equipment; and otherwise made available by this Act or any cost of administration of such an insurance (2) for funeral expenses, burial expenses, other Act for the Department of Veterans program exceeds the amount of surplus earn- and other expenses incidental to funerals and Affairs may be used in a manner that is in- ings accumulated in that program, reim- burials for beneficiaries receiving care in the consistent with-— bursement shall be made only to the extent Department. (1) section 842 of the Transportation, of such surplus earnings: Provided further, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, That the Secretary shall determine the cost the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and of administration for fiscal year 2010 which SEC. 215. Such sums as may be deposited to Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, is properly allocable to the provision of each the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant 2006 (Public Law 109–115; 119 Stat. 2506); or such insurance program and to the provision to section 1729A of title 38, United States (2) section 8110(a)(5) of title 38, United of any total disability income insurance in- Code, may be transferred to ‘‘Medical serv- States Code. ices’’, to remain available until expended for cluded in that insurance program. SEC. 224. Of the amounts made available to SEC. 209. Amounts deducted from en- the purposes of that account. the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal hanced-use lease proceeds to reimburse an SEC. 216. Notwithstanding any other provi- year 2010, in this Act or any other Act, under account for expenses incurred by that ac- sion of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs the ‘‘Medical facilities’’ account for non-re- count during a prior fiscal year for providing shall allow veterans who are eligible under curring maintenance, not more than 20 per- enhanced-use lease services, may be obli- existing Department of Veterans Affairs cent of the funds made available shall be ob- gated during the fiscal year in which the pro- medical care requirements and who reside in ligated during the last 2 months of that fis- ceeds are received. Alaska to obtain medical care services from cal year: Provided, That the Secretary may medical facilities supported by the Indian (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) waive this requirement after providing writ- Health Service or tribal organizations. The SEC. 210. Funds available in this title or ten notice to the Committees on Appropria- Secretary shall: (1) limit the application of tions of both Houses of Congress. funds for salaries and other administrative this provision to rural Alaskan veterans in SEC. 225. Section 1925(d)(3) of title 38, expenses shall also be available to reimburse areas where an existing Department of Vet- the Office of Resolution Management of the United States Code, is amended by striking erans Affairs facility or Veterans Affairs- ‘‘appropriation ‘General Operating Expenses, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Of- contracted service is unavailable; (2) require fice of Employment Discrimination Com- Department of Veterans Affairs’ ’’ and insert- participating veterans and facilities to com- ing ‘‘appropriations for ‘General Operating plaint Adjudication under section 319 of title ply with all appropriate rules and regula- 38, United States Code, for all services pro- Expenses and Information Technology Sys- tions, as established by the Secretary; (3) re- tems, Department of Veterans Affairs’ ’’. vided at rates which will recover actual costs quire this provision to be consistent with but not exceed $35,257,000 for the Office of SEC. 226. Section 1922(a) of title 38, United Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘admin- Resolution Management and $3,287,000 for Services activities; and (4) result in no addi- the Office of Employment and Discrimina- istrative costs to the Government for the tional cost to the Department of Veterans costs of’’ and inserting ‘‘administrative sup- tion Complaint Adjudication: Provided, That Affairs or the Indian Health Service. payments may be made in advance for serv- port financed by the appropriations for ‘Gen- ices to be furnished based on estimated (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) eral Operating Expenses, Department of Vet- costs: Provided further, That amounts re- SEC. 217. Such sums as may be deposited to erans Affairs’ and ‘Information Technology ceived shall be credited to the ‘‘General op- the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Systems, Department of Veterans Affairs’ erating expenses’’ and ‘‘Information tech- Asset Fund pursuant to section 8118 of title for’’. nology systems’’ accounts for use by the of- 38, United States Code, may be transferred to TITLE III fice that provided the service. the ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and RELATED AGENCIES SEC. 211. No appropriations in this title ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’ accounts, to AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION shall be available to enter into any new lease remain available until expended for the pur- of real property if the estimated annual rent- poses of these accounts. SALARIES AND EXPENSES al cost is more than $1,000,000, unless the SEC. 218. None of the funds available to the For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- Secretary submits a report which the Com- Department of Veterans Affairs, in this Act, vided for, of the American Battle Monu- mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of or any other Act, may be used to replace the ments Commission, including the acquisition Congress approve within 30 days following current system by which the Veterans Inte- of land or interest in land in foreign coun- the date on which the report is received. grated Services Networks select and con- tries; purchases and repair of uniforms for SEC. 212. No funds of the Department of tract for diabetes monitoring supplies and caretakers of national cemeteries and monu- Veterans Affairs shall be available for hos- equipment. ments outside of the United States and its pital care, nursing home care, or medical SEC. 219. None of the funds made available territories and possessions; rent of office and services provided to any person under chap- in this title may be used to implement any garage space in foreign countries; purchase ter 17 of title 38, United States Code, for a policy prohibiting the Directors of the Vet- (one-for-one replacement basis only) and hire non-service-connected disability described in erans Integrated Services Networks from of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed

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Pursuant to House Reso- ships, for publicity or propaganda purposes, For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- lution 622, the gentleman from Texas and for the preparation, distribution, or use vided for, of the American Battle Monu- (Mr. EDWARDS) and a Member opposed of any kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, ments Commission, such sums as may be radio, television, or film presentation de- each will control 5 minutes. necessary, to remain available until ex- signed to support or defeat legislation pend- The Chair recognizes the gentleman pended, for purposes authorized by section ing before Congress, except in presentation from Texas. 2109 of title 36, United States Code. to Congress itself. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I thank the UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR SEC. 405. All departments and agencies Chair. VETERANS CLAIMS funded under this Act are encouraged, within I want to salute Mr. COHEN of Ten- SALARIES AND EXPENSES the limits of the existing statutory authori- nessee for his leadership in bringing For necessary expenses for the operation of ties and funding, to expand their use of ‘‘E- Commerce’’ technologies and procedures in this issue to the House. We are facing the United States Court of Appeals for Vet- tremendous challenges. The number of erans Claims as authorized by sections 7251 the conduct of their business practices and through 7298 of title 38, United States Code, public service activities. veterans who need mental health care $27,115,000, of which $1,820,000 shall be avail- SEC. 406. None of the funds made available services, including PTSD services face able for the purpose of providing financial in this Act may be transferred to any depart- a tremendous challenge finding enough assistance as described, and in accordance ment, agency, or instrumentality of the psychiatrists, psychologists and men- with the process and reporting procedures United States Government except pursuant tal health care professionals to provide to a transfer made by, or transfer authority set forth, under this heading in Public Law the services that these great Ameri- 102–229. provided in, this or any other appropriations Act. cans so very much need. Mr. COHEN has DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL SEC. 407. Unless stated otherwise, all re- taken the lead in this amendment in CEMETERIAL EXPENSES, ARMY ports and notifications required by this Act providing an additional $1 million for SALARIES AND EXPENSES shall be submitted to the Subcommittee on educational debt forgiveness for men- For necessary expenses, as authorized by Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and tal health care professionals who agree law, for maintenance, operation, and im- Related Agencies of the Committee on Ap- to employment at the Department of propriations of the House of Representatives provement of Arlington National Cemetery Veterans Affairs. I have actually had a and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National and the Subcommittee on Military Construc- tion, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies number of discussions with VA employ- Cemetery, including the purchase of two pas- ees in my district, and I think there is senger motor vehicles for replacement only, of the Committee on Appropriations of the and not to exceed $1,000 for official reception Senate. a sense that this kind of incentive EC. 408. None of the funds made available and representation expenses, $42,500,000, to S might really encourage mental health in this Act may be used for a project or pro- remain available until expended: Provided, care professionals who otherwise would gram named for an individual serving as a That none of the funds available under this not go into the VA system to do so. So Member, Delegate, or Resident Commis- heading shall be for construction of a perim- I think this is a very important amend- sioner of the United States Congress. eter wall at Arlington National Cemetery. In ment, and I urge my colleagues to sup- addition, such sums as may be necessary for The CHAIR. No amendment shall be port it. in order except the amendments print- parking maintenance, repairs and replace- I reserve the balance of my time. ment, to be derived from the Lease of De- ed in House Report 111–195. Each Mr. WAMP. Madam Chairman, I partment of Defense Real Property for De- amendment may be offered only in the claim the time in opposition but not to fense Agencies account. order printed in the report, may be of- oppose this amendment but to support Funds appropriated under this Act may be fered only by a Member designated in provided to Arlington County, Virginia, for this amendment. the report, shall be considered as read, the relocation of the federally-owned water The CHAIR. Without objection, the shall be debatable for 10 minutes equal- main at Arlington National Cemetery mak- gentleman from Tennessee is recog- ly divided and controlled by the pro- ing additional land available for ground bur- nized for 5 minutes. ials. ponent and an opponent, shall not be There was no objection. subject to a demand for division of the ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME Mr. WAMP. I thank my colleague question. TRUST FUND from the State of Tennessee (Mr. For expenses necessary for the Armed After disposition of the amendments specified in the first section of House COHEN) for this amendment. We sup- Forces Retirement Home to operate and port the amendment, Mr. Chairman. maintain the Armed Forces Retirement Resolution 622, the Chair and ranking Home—Washington, District of Columbia minority member of the Committee on Mr. COHEN. Madam Chair, my amendment and the Armed Forces Retirement Home— Appropriations or their designees each offered by Mr. EDWARDS of Texas increases Gulfport, Mississippi, to be paid from funds may offer one pro forma amendment to the Medical Services account at the Veterans available in the Armed Forces Retirement the bill for the purpose of debate, Administration by $1M with an offset of the Home Trust Fund, $134,000,000, of which which shall be controlled by the pro- same amount to the General Operating Ex- $72,000,000 shall remain available until ex- ponent. penses account. pended for construction and renovation of It is my hope that this modest increase AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. EDWARDS OF the physical plants at the Armed Forces Re- could be used toward the budget of the VA’s tirement Home—Washington, District of Co- TEXAS lumbia and the Armed Forces Retirement The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Home—Gulfport, Mississippi. sider amendment No. 1 printed in Started in 1998, the Education and Debt TITLE IV House Report 111–195. Reduction Program is an excellent asset to VA. The program is a loan repayment and GENERAL PROVISIONS Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Chair, I ask unanimous consent that I debt cancellation program specifically for VA SEC. 401. No part of any appropriation con- medical personnel. It helps the VA to recruit tained in this Act shall remain available for be allowed to offer the amendment on obligation beyond the current fiscal year un- behalf of Mr. COHEN of Tennessee. It’s and retain the most competitive and qualified less expressly so provided herein. an important amendment. I don’t professionals. SEC. 402. Such sums as may be necessary think there’s any objection to it. Over the course of the year, I have encour- for fiscal year 2010 for pay raises for pro- The CHAIR. The gentleman shall be aged the VA to review its processes for hiring grams funded by this Act shall be absorbed considered the designee of the gen- and retaining its doctors, nurses, clinicians, within the levels appropriated in this Act. tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN). psychologists, psychiatrists and other employ- SEC. 403. None of the funds made available ees that are so critical to the treatment and in this Act may be used for any program, The Clerk will designate the amend- project, or activity, when it is made known ment. care of our veterans. to the Federal entity or official to which the The text of the amendment is as fol- In years passed, more medical personnel funds are made available that the program, lows: have wanted to participate in EDRP but were project, or activity is not in compliance with Amendment No. 1 offered by Mr. EDWARDS unable to enroll because of funding restric- any Federal law relating to risk assessment, of Texas: tions.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H7984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 This amendment could directly address this health care budget in that time 60 per- thanks to Mr. FILNER who has been the program and I strongly encourage my col- cent. In this bill we have raised the national champion in the Congress for leagues to support it. health care budget 11 percent; and in a advance funding. It’s truly a historic In closing, Madam Speaker, I want to thank revolutionary kind of approach, I initiative this year. Congresswoman SLAUGHTER and staff for con- think, we forward fund the health care b 1215 sidering my amendment. items for the VA, and the increase is 8 Mr. FILNER. I thank the gentleman. BEY percent. This is an incredible victory I also want to applaud Chairman O , sub- I would yield the balance of my time HET DWARDS for veterans; and we thank, again, Mr. committee Chair C E and staff for to the cosponsor of this amendment, crafting a fiscally responsible appropriations EDWARDS and Mr. OBEY for leading the Madam Chair, the gentleman from bill that will benefit military construction charge on this. Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN). I thank You know, in the last 22 years I think projects, the veterans’ affairs administration, him for his leadership on these issues. and veterans throughout this country. we’ve only had the VA budget approved The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- on time in three out of those 22 years. This appropriations bill took into consider- nized for 11⁄2 minutes. ation the most feasible parts of the President’s From now on that VA budget will be (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given requests as well as the concerns of our vet- approved a year in advance. It will permission to revise and extend his re- erans and veterans groups. make sure that we have timely and marks.) For years, the Veterans Administration, Vet- adequate funding, for the VA health Mr. LANGEVIN. I want to thank the erans Service Organizations, and veterans care system needs to know what its gentleman for yielding. across the country have fought for advanced budget is in order to be able to run effi- Madam Chairman, I rise today in funding to ensure that the VA Healthcare sys- ciently and at high quality. So we strong support of the Filner-Langevin tem is funded in a timely and predictable fash- thank Mr. EDWARDS for these items. I amendment to provide full funding to ion. know there are numerable things in the United States Olympic Commit- For the first time, Congress is providing ad- here that we’re going to pass that will tee’s Paralympic Veterans Program. vanced appropriations not just for the upcom- strengthen health care for our Nation’s I would like to thank in particular ing fiscal year but for two years ahead of time. veterans. Chairman EDWARDS for his great work This advanced funding will affect the medical Some of my colleagues may recall in support of our service men and services, medical support and compliance, that last year we authorized the VA to women through increased funding lev- and medical facilities accounts and will enable fund the Office of National Veterans els in the underlying bill and Chairman the Veterans Hospital in Memphis and Vet- Sports Programs and Special Events at FILNER for his continued advocacy for erans Hospitals throughout the country to plan a $10 million authorization which we our disabled veterans especially. and implement its programs early. believe is the appropriate amount to The USOC Paralympic program pro- It offers $4.6 billion for mental health, the enhance and improve the quality of life vides a unique opportunity for personal same as the President’s request and $800 mil- for the men and women who have made recovery and achievement for our lion above the budget for 2009. This increase a tremendous sacrifice for our country. wounded servicemembers who return will allow the VA to better deal with the mental The underlying bill provides $6.5 mil- from combat with serious and life- health diagnosis, care, and treatment of our lion, as requested by the administra- changing injuries. courageous veterans. tion, but it does not provide the full Daily physical activity is often the I support this bill and again I ask for your authorized amount. But what this most critical mental and physical as- support of my amendment as offered by Mr. amount does is it increases the level of pect of the rehabilitation process. It re- duces stress, depression and secondary EDWARDS of Texas. funding by $3.5 million. I strongly be- Mr. WAMP. I yield back the balance lieve that providing this program the medical conditions while increasing of my time. needed funding to assist our injured self-esteem, employment rates and Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I yield back servicemembers and veterans will en- quality of life. Full funding of the U.S. Paralympic the balance of my time. hance and improve the quality of life Adaptive Sports Program will expedite The CHAIR. All time for debate on for these men and women while they the expansion of services and programs the amendment having expired, the heal from their wounds. Madam Chair, I think all of us have to injured veterans. question is on the amendment offered The USOC has created Paralympic been inspired whenever we have a by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. ED- programs in 99 communities, providing chance to watch these warrior athletes, WARDS). access to physical activity and sports those who have been ‘‘disabled’’—and I The amendment was agreed to. opportunities, regardless of skill level, put that in quotes—perform at an in- AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. FILNER for over 5,000 injured servicemembers credibly high level in these The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- and veterans. sider amendment No. 2 printed in Paralympics with their training. It ob- Paralympic, community and veteran House Report 111–195. viously strengthens their quality of life organizations are partnering with the Mr. FILNER. Madam Chair, I rise to and their optimism, but it helps us all USOC to invest more than $40 million offer amendment No. 2. as we realize not only do people sac- in private resources annually to de- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate rifice life and limb for their country, velop programs, provide Paralympic the amendment. but we can provide the resources to mentors and expand to 250 U.S. com- The text of the amendment is as fol- make sure that they have a full and munities serving over 8,000 injured lows: productive life. So I ask my colleagues servicemembers by 2012. to join me in supporting this amend- Amendment No. 2 offered by Mr. FILNER: After all our servicemembers have Page 35, line 4, after the dollar amount in- ment. sacrificed for our country, we have an sert the following: ‘‘(reduced by $3,500,000)’’. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Will the obligation to provide services and op- Page 37, line 14, after the dollar amount in- gentleman yield? portunities for them as they return sert the following: ‘‘(increased by Mr. FILNER. I yield to the gen- home. $3,500,000)’’. tleman from Texas. The Paralympic program has already The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I would like touched thousands of lives, and with lution 622, the gentleman from Cali- to take this time to thank the gen- additional resources, it can help count- fornia (Mr. FILNER) and a Member op- tleman and Mr. LANGEVIN for their less more veterans regain both physical posed each will control 5 minutes. leadership on this amendment. I also strength and self-esteem. And I urge The Chair recognizes the gentleman want to thank the gentleman for ev- my colleagues to support the Filner- from California. erything he has done in the past 21⁄2 Langevin amendment. Mr. FILNER. I thank the Chair. I years. Our subcommittee cannot appro- Mr. WAMP. Madam Chairman, I rise would like to thank Chairman ED- priate without his subcommittee au- to claim the time in opposition, even WARDS and Chairman OBEY for the in- thorizing it, and all the accomplish- though we support the amendment. credible work they have done on this ments we’ve listed absolutely would The CHAIR. Without objection, the budget for the last, now, 21⁄2 years. As not have happened without the leader- gentleman from Tennessee is recog- I understand it, we have increased the ship of Mr. FILNER. And a particular nized for 5 minutes.

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The two staffs then ex- $1,000,000)’’. funding for the Office of National Vet- changed both amendments. My staff Page 54, line 21, after each dollar amount insert the following: ‘‘(increased by erans Sports Programs and Special said to Mr. FILNER’s staff, Your amend- $1,000,000)’’. Events by $3.5 million. ment could be subject to a point of The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Seven or eight years ago, I had the order, but if you would like Mr. BUYER lution 622, the gentlewoman from West opportunity to visit the U.S. Olympic to be on your amendment, that’s fine. Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and a Member training center in San Diego, and I was Mr. FILNER made a choice. He wanted opposed each will control 5 minutes. inspired by the attitude and positive to have his own amendment. So he sub- The Chair recognizes the gentle- example that our Olympians that train mitted his amendment to the Rules woman from West Virginia. there continue to set for all Americans. Committee, which was subject to a Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Chairwoman, I It is truly a remarkable place. point of order. I submitted my amend- would like to thank the chairman of Then as I drove away from the train- ment to the Rules Committee clean. the subcommittee and the ranking ing center, I was also upset. I was upset Clean. It is mystical, almost magical, member for the great work they do for because at that time in history the how my amendment ends up with veterans and our military construction United States Olympic Committee was somebody else’s name on it before the around the world. embroiled in a scandal. I was very House floor. It is truly magic. But in I appreciate the opportunity today to bothered that individuals were seeking the end, bipartisanship is a wonderful rise to offer an amendment to the Mili- to profit off of someone else’s ideal, the thing, because through that magic and tary Construction and Veterans Affairs pursuit of excellence. I then set the mystery that is what we have here, Mr. Appropriations bill that would increase course to help reorganize the United Chairman. We got our bipartisanship in funding for a program that provides States Olympic Committee. I am very the end because the most important free legal services to our veterans pleased that the committee was reorga- thing is these disabled veterans will under the U.S. Court of Appeals for nized. They did great things as we went have an opportunity to use a platform Veterans Claims Account. into the 2004 Olympics and then the of healing. That is what we are about. I am sure all of us as Members of So it is important that we get rid of 2008 Olympics, summer Olympics on Congress have talked to a veteran that the politics. That is my quest here. both. Based on the experience and the has not received the benefits that they That is why I enjoy working with you, relationships that developed with the feel they are fairly entitled to. And if Mr. EDWARDS and ZACK. Stop the Olympic Committee and the relation- that happens, they can appeal the deci- games. And I would yield to the gen- ships of the VA, we were able to create sion in the Court of Appeals for Vet- a memorandum of understanding be- tleman. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I thank the erans Claims. However, as many vet- tween the Olympic Committee and the erans are on fixed incomes, they can- VA to further create these sports pro- gentleman for yielding. I don’t know all the processes of the not afford the costly legal services as- grams. That led then to our bipartisan sociated with appealing a Department legislation, Public Law 110–389, to au- timing and who had what amendment, but what I do want to make clear is of Veterans Affairs decision. thorize a total of $10 million to fund a The present law entitles certain vet- Mr. BUYER obviously clearly has been a VA grant program to increase partici- erans who wish to appeal to free legal pation in sports at all levels by dis- real leader on this effort. So I salute you for your leadership on it and com- services so that they can receive a fair abled athletes. hearing that they are entitled to with- This program creates a partnership mend you for it. There was no intention of any par- out the burden of huge legal fees. between the VA and the United States tisan politics being involved in this. Veterans from throughout my dis- Paralympic program and grassroots I’m glad, as you are, at the end of the trict have expressed their concern that disabled sports programs such as those day because of your work and Mr. FIL- many veterans are struggling with the sponsored by the Veterans Service Or- NER’s work and Mr. LANGEVIN’s work appeals process, and with so many of ganizations, Disabled Sports U.S.A., that these great Americans will be our warriors returning from Iraq and and local parks and recreation organi- honored. I salute the gentleman for Afghanistan, we must take measures to zations. ensure that all of our veterans’ needs Madam Chair, it is well known that that. Mr. BUYER. I reclaim my time, you are provided for. sports are a great venue to rehabilitate are absolutely right. I applaud Mr. FIL- My amendment would increase the a wounded veteran both physically and NER for his legislation. He worked with veterans’ legal services account by $1 mentally. We need to offer every pos- me to create that legislation. million, providing for more services for sible avenue for our wounded heroes to But, Mr. FILNER, I want to work with our brave veterans. regain their self-esteem in the face of you, and it is a choice. You chose not I urge all of my colleagues to support what are often severe disabilities. By to, but in the end, through mystery this very important amendment. I ap- increasing the funding to the full au- and magic, we got our bipartisanship. preciate the opportunity to offer it. thorization, we will ensure a fast start So I will continue to extend my arm of I reserve my time. for the program and maximize its im- the magic dust. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam pact on the disabled veteran commu- I ask for everyone to support this Chair, I rise to claim time in opposi- nity. mystical and magical amendment. tion. I want to clarify that I support I want to thank Chairman EDWARDS I yield back. this amendment. and Mr. WAMP for meeting this request. The CHAIR. All time for debate on The CHAIR. Without objection, the I ask all Members to support my the amendment has expired. gentleman from Texas is recognized for amendment. You say, STEVE, ‘‘my’’ The question is on the amendment 5 minutes. amendment? What do you mean? Well, offered by the gentleman from Cali- There was no objection. the amendment before the House—are fornia (Mr. FILNER). Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. It is a good you ready for this—is word for word, The amendment was agreed to. amendment. I thank the gentlewoman comma for comma, period for period AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MRS. CAPITO for offering it. I just want to say I the amendment that I submitted to the The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- think it is important to send a message Rules Committee. sider amendment No. 3 printed in that we want all veterans, regardless of Now bipartisanship is an affirmative House Report 111–195. their income levels, to have access to act. It requires two people. It is a Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Chair, I have the full appeals process. That is what choice. You can either do things the an amendment at the desk. this amendment is about. I support it.

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Not later than 60 days after the the amendment has expired. though the number of World War II date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- The question is on the amendment veterans needing interments will in- retary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to offered by the gentlewoman from West crease rapidly. Congress a report detailing the current and My State of New Jersey is home to planned use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO). (hereinafter in this section referred to as The amendment was agreed to. the BGWC Doyle Veterans Memorial ‘‘HBOT’’) in Department of Veterans Affairs AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT OF Cemetery. This cemetery has two im- medical facilities. Such report shall include NEW JERSEY provement projects that are waiting the number of veterans being treated with The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- for Federal funding. HBOT, the types of conditions being treated sider amendment No. 4 printed in I communicated this with several VA with HBOT and their respective success House Report 111–195. officials in New Jersey, and they rates, and the current inventory of Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I have agreed that there is a need for an over- hyperbaric chambers. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- an amendment at the desk. all increase in the annual budget for lution 622, the gentleman from Texas The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate this program, and my amendment (Mr. SESSIONS) and a Member opposed the amendment. would do just that. My amendment will each will control 5 minutes. The text of the amendment is as fol- simultaneously decrease the Grants for The Chair recognizes the gentleman lows: Construction for Minor Projects. It ba- sically means we will put the money from Texas. Amendment No. 4 offered by Mr. GARRETT Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Chairman, of New Jersey: today for the use of the veterans that need it today and deal later with some the amendment that I bring forth Page 42, line 5, after the dollar amount in- today requires the Secretary of Vet- sert the following: ‘‘(decreased by administrative changes and costs like $4,000,000)’’. that. erans Affairs to submit a report to Page 43, line 6, after the dollar amount in- Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Congress on the use of hyperbaric oxy- sert the following: ‘‘(increased by Chair, I rise to claim my time in oppo- gen therapy, commonly known as $4,000,000)’’. sition, although I do not oppose the HBOT, in VA medical facilities. My ac- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- amendment. tive interests in hyperbaric therapy lution 622, the gentleman from New The CHAIR. Without objection, the over the last 3 years has led me to Jersey (Mr. GARRETT) and a Member gentleman from Texas is recognized for more understanding of the critical opposed each will control 5 minutes. 5 minutes. function it has performed and performs The Chair recognizes the gentleman There was no objection. even today, and the promising poten- from New Jersey. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam tial it has for injured active-duty sol- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. My Chair, I rise in support of the amend- diers and veterans. amendment seeks to increase funding ment. I commend the gentleman for I would like to briefly comment on for the Grants For Construction of this. I have seen firsthand what it the currently approved uses of HBOT State Veterans Cemeteries account by means to our living veterans to know and the promising research into $4 million and decrease funding for the that they will have a place of honor to hyperbaric therapy as a possible treat- Grants for Construction, Minor be remembered by their loved ones and ment for traumatic brain injury, Projects account by $4 million. the country which they served. known as TBI. I have met with a number of veterans The State Veterans Cemetery Pro- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses a in my district for a period of time, and gram is a great State-Federal partner- chamber to administer oxygen in par- one of the topics we have discussed at ship. This is a tremendously important ticular dosages for already FDA-ap- length was funding for our veterans amendment. I’m glad to support it. proved treatments, many of which pro- cemeteries. There are basically two I yield back the rest of my time. vide remarkable benefits to our injured types of veterans cemeteries: Federal b 1230 veterans. The oxygen acts as a catalyst and State. When the original Federal Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Before in healing wounds which often fail to cemeteries began to run out of room, the gentleman sits down, I wanted to respond to other medical and surgical the Federal Government created an op- say thank you to the gentleman on the procedures and usually lack the blood tional program, the State Cemetery area of cemeteries and dealing with our circulation and blood oxygen levels Grant Program that is administered by heroes in the past for the work we have necessary to heal. the Veterans Administration. done together here, and the comments These treatments include, but are The Veterans Administration pro- he made years ago in the Budget Com- not limited to: treating nonhealing dia- vides funding for State Cemeteries mittee dealing with the situation of betic foot wounds; advancing healing through this grant program. And all spouses of our veterans as well and for crush injuries such as gunshot pending projects are evaluated by the making sure that they are adequately wounds, falls, and vehicle accidents; VA and ranked in priority of order. taken care of as well. Besides this mat- support for individuals suffering from This is not an earmarked program. It is ter that is before us today, I just want exceptional blood loss; and advanced a competitive type and ranking proc- to say thanks for your work in those assistance in reconstructing complex ess. areas as well. wounds which require the transferring The current priority list, however, Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I thank the of tissues from one part of the body to shows there are $151 million worth of gentleman for his leadership. another. projects where the State matching Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I yield HBOT frequently saves a veteran funds are in place and ready to go. In back the balance of my time. from an expensive, painful, life-alter- other words, there are at present more The CHAIR. The question is on the ing, and potentially life-threatening than $150 million worth of unfunded amendment offered by the gentleman amputation of an arm, a leg or a foot. State Cemetery Projects waiting for from New Jersey (Mr. GARRETT). This therapy has been extremely im- the Federal matching grant. The amendment was agreed to. pressive, and I look forward to hearing Yet the appropriations bill that we AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. SESSIONS the VA’s report on its current and now consider provides only $42 million. The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- planned use of hyperbaric therapy in Of course the very first priority for the sider amendment No. 5 printed in its medical facilities. State Cemetery Program is to provide House Report 111–195. Since 2006, I have been actively en- funding for new cemeteries and exist- Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Chairman, I gaged in researching a new cross-appli- ing cemeteries that are in need right have an amendment at the desk. cation of hyperbaric therapy for treat- now. However, this means that many The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate ing another very common and life- cemeteries which require expansion, the amendment. threatening nonhealing wound: TBI,

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Account Location Project Amount

Army ...... Alabama: Anniston Depot ...... Industrial Area Electric System Up- $3,300,000 grade. Army ...... Alabama: Fort Rucker ...... Water Survival Training Facility ...... $401,000 Army ...... Alabama: Redstone Arsenal ...... Gate 7 Access Control Point ...... $3,550,000 Air Force ...... Arkansas: Little Rock AFB ...... Security Forces Operations Facility ..... $1,400,000 Army NG ...... Arkansas: West Memphis ...... Readiness Center ...... $1,240,000 Army ...... Arizona: Fort Huachuca ...... Fire Station, Two Company ...... $6,700,000 Navy ...... California: Bridgeport MWTC ...... Commissary ...... $6,830,000 Air Force ...... California: Los Angeles AFB ...... Consolidated Parking Area Ph 1 ...... $8,000,000 Air Reserve ...... California: March ARB ...... Small Arms Firing Range ...... $9,800,000 Navy ...... California: Monterey NSA ...... Marine Meterology Center ...... $10,240,000 Navy ...... California: Point Loma NB ...... Add/Alt Marine Mammal Surgical Cen- $2,330,000 ter. Air Force ...... California: Travis AFB ...... Taxiway Mike Bypass Road ...... $6,000,000 Air Force ...... Colorado: Peterson AFB ...... East Gate Realignment ...... $7,200,000 Air NG ...... Connecticut: Bradley IAP ...... CNAF Beddown--Upgrade Facilities ...... $9,000,000 Navy ...... Connecticut: New London NSB ...... MK-48 Torpedo Magazine ...... $6,570,000 Air Force ...... Florida: Eglin AFB ...... Flight Test Operations Facility (413 $9,400,000 FLTS). Air Force ...... Florida: MacDill AFB ...... Mission Support Facility ...... $384,000 Air Force ...... Florida: MacDill AFB ...... Consolidated Communications Facility $21,000,000 Navy ...... Florida: Mayport NS ...... Fitness Center ...... $26,360,000 Navy ...... Florida: Panama City NSA ...... Joint Diver A-School Dormitory ...... $520,000 Navy ...... Georgia: Albany MCLB ...... Weapons Maintenance Hardstand Facil- $4,870,000 ity. Army NG ...... Georgia: Hunter AAF ...... Readiness Center ...... $8,967,000 Air Force ...... Georgia: Robins AFB ...... Hot Cargo Pad/Taxiway ...... $6,200,000 Air Force ...... Hawaii: Hickam AFB ...... Ground Control Tower ...... $4,000,000 Army NG ...... Hawaii: Kapolei ...... Readiness Center (JFHQ) ...... $5,446,000 Navy ...... Hawaii: Pearl Harbor NSY ...... Drydock 2 Starboard Waterfront Facil- $850,000 ity. Army NG ...... Iowa: Camp Dodge ...... Motor Vehicle Storage Buildings, Free- $1,963,000 dom Center.

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Account Location Project Amount

Army NG ...... Iowa: Davenport ...... Army Aviation Support Facility Add/ $2,000,000 Alt. Army NG ...... Iowa: Fairfield ...... Field Maintenance Shop Add/Alt ...... $2,000,000 Army NG ...... Iowa: Iowa Falls ...... Add/Alt Readiness Center ...... $2,000,000 Air Force ...... Idaho: Mountain Home AFB ...... Civil Engineer Maintenance Complex .... $690,000 Air NG ...... Illinois: Lincoln Capital Airport ...... Relocate Base Entrance ...... $3,000,000 Air Force ...... Illinois: Scott AFB ...... Aeromedical Evacuation Facility ...... $7,400,000 Navy ...... Indiana: Crane NSWC ...... Strategic Weapons System Engineering $510,000 Facility. Air NG ...... Kansas: McConnell AFB ...... Upgrade DCGS ...... $8,700,000 Army ...... Kentucky: Fort Campbell ...... Physical Fitness Complex ...... $900,000 Army ...... Kentucky: Fort Campbell ...... Chapel Complex ...... $14,400,000 Army NG ...... Kentucky: Frankfort ...... Joint Forces Headquarters ...... $334,000 Army NG ...... Kentucky: London ...... Phase IV Aviation Operations Facility $1,805,000 Air NG ...... Kentucky: Standiford Field ...... Contingency Response Group Facility .. $600,000 Army ...... Louisiana: Fort Polk ...... Multipurpose Machine Gun Range ...... $6,400,000 Navy ...... Maine: Portsmouth NSY ...... Consolidation of Structural Shops ...... $2,000,000 Navy ...... Maine: Portsmouth NSY ...... Gate 2 Security Improvements ...... $7,090,000 Army ...... Maryland: Aberdeen Proving Ground .... Information Processing Node, Ph 2 ...... $956,000 Air Force ...... Maryland: Andrews AFB ...... Physical Fitness Facility ...... $930,000 Navy ...... Maryland: Carderock NSWC DET ...... RDTE Support Facility, Ph 2 ...... $6,520,000 Army ...... Maryland: Fort Detrick ...... Auditorium and Training Center Expan- $7,400,000 sion. Army ...... Maryland: Fort Meade ...... Intersection, Rockenbach Road & Coo- $2,350,000 per Avenue. Navy ...... Maryland: Indian Head NSWC ...... Advanced Energetics Research Lab $16,460,000 Complex, Ph 2. Air NG ...... Massachusetts: Barnes ANGB ...... F-15 Aircraft Ready Shelters ...... $8,100,000 Air NG ...... Massachusetts: Hanscom AFB ...... Joint Forces Operations Center--ANG $1,500,000 Share. Army NG ...... Michigan: Camp Grayling ...... Barracks Replacement, Ph 2 ...... $440,000 Army NG ...... Michigan: Fort Custer (Augusta) ...... Organizational Maintenance Shop $7,732,000 (ADRS). Air NG ...... Minnesota: Minneapolis-St.Paul IAP .... Add/Alt Starbase Facility ...... $1,900,000 Air NG ...... Mississippi: Gulfport-Biloxi RAP ...... Relocate Base Entrance ...... $6,500,000 Army ...... Missouri: Fort Leonard Wood ...... Health Clinic ...... $7,800,000 Air Force ...... Missouri: Whiteman AFB ...... EOD Operations Complex ...... $7,400,000 Air Force ...... Missouri: Whiteman AFB ...... Land Acquisition North and South $5,500,000 Boundaries. Army NG ...... Montana: Fort Harrison ...... Add/Alt Troop Medical Facility ...... $1,750,000 Army NG ...... Nevada: Las Vegas ...... Civil Support Team Ready Building ...... $727,000 Air NG ...... New Jersey: Atlantic City IAP ...... Munitions Administration Facility ...... $1,700,000 Air Force ...... New Jersey: McGuire AFB ...... Warfighter and Family Support Center $7,900,000 Army ...... New Jersey: Picatinny Arsenal ...... Ballistic Evaluation Facility, Ph 2 ...... $10,200,000 Air Force ...... New Mexico: Cannon AFB ...... Dormitory (96 RM) ...... $450,000 Air Force ...... New Mexico: Holloman AFB ...... Fire/Crash Rescue Station ...... $10,400,000 Air Force ...... New Mexico: Kirtland AFB ...... Add to Space RDTE Operations Center $5,800,000 Army ...... New York: Fort Drum ...... All Weather Marksmanship Facility ..... $8,200,000 Air NG ...... New York: Fort Drum ...... Reaper LRE Beddown (Wheeler Sack $2,700,000 AAF). Air Reserve ...... New York: Niagara Falls ARS ...... Indoor Small Arms Range ...... $5,700,000 Army NG ...... North Carolina: East Flat Rock ...... Readiness Center Add/Alt ...... $2,516,000 Army ...... North Carolina: Fort Bragg ...... Field Support Brigade Headquarters ..... $720,000 Army NG ...... North Carolina: Fort Bragg ...... Tactical UAS Support Facility ...... $6,038,000 Air Force ...... North Carolina: Seymour Johnson AFB Radar Approach Control Complex, Ph 1 $6,900,000 Air Force ...... North Dakota: Minot AFB ...... Control Tower/Base Operations Facility $1,710,000 Army NG ...... Ohio: Beightler Armory ...... Joint Forces Headquarters (JOC) Addi- $2,000,000 tion. Army NG ...... Ohio: Ravenna ...... Shoot House ...... $2,000,000 Air NG ...... Ohio: Toledo Express Airport ...... Multi-Use Instructional Facility ...... $2,000,000 Air Force ...... Ohio: Wright-Patterson AFB ...... Replace West Ramp, Ph 2 ...... $10,600,000 Air NG ...... Ohio: Zanesville ANGS ...... New Supply Warehouse ...... $1,000,000 Air Force ...... Oklahoma: Tinker AFB ...... T-9 Noise Suppressor ...... $5,100,000 Army NG ...... Oregon: Camp Rilea ...... Water Supply System ...... $368,000 Army NG ...... Oregon: Polk County ...... Readiness Center ...... $12,100,000 Army NG ...... Pennsylvania: Luzerne ...... Readiness Center ...... $924,000 Navy ...... Rhode Island: Newport NS ...... Renovate Perry Hall ...... $8,530,000 Air NG ...... South Carolina: McEntire JRB ...... Joint Use Armed Forces Reserve Center $1,300,000 Air Force ...... South Carolina: Shaw AFB ...... Add/Alter USAFCENT Headquarters ..... $21,183,000 Air NG ...... South Dakota: Joe Foss Field ...... Add to Munitions Maintenance Complex $1,300,000 Army Reserve ...... Texas: Bryan ...... Army Reserve Center ...... $12,200,000 Army ...... Texas: Fort Bliss ...... Access Control Points ...... $6,500,000 Army ...... Texas: Fort Hood ...... Family Life Center ...... $8,500,000 Navy Reserve ...... Texas: Fort Worth NAS/JRB ...... Replace Joint Base Communications $6,170,000 Building. Air NG ...... Texas: Kelly Field Annex ...... Add/Alt Aircraft Maintenance Shops ..... $7,900,000 Navy ...... Texas: Kingsville NAS ...... Solar Panel Array ...... $4,470,000 Army Reserve ...... Texas: Robstown ...... Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facil- $10,200,000 ity. Air Force ...... Utah: Hill AFB ...... PCC Apron NW End Taxiway A ...... $5,100,000 Army NG ...... Vermont: Ethan Allen Range ...... BOQ Add/Alt ...... $1,996,000 Navy ...... Virginia: Dahlgren NSWC ...... Electromagnetic Research & Engineer- $3,660,000 ing Fac Ph 2. Defense-Wide ...... Virginia: Dam Neck Annex ...... SOF Force Protection Improvements .... $4,100,000 Army ...... Virginia: Fort Lee ...... Defense Access Roads ...... $5,000,000

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Account Location Project Amount

Navy ...... Washington: Everett NS ...... Small Craft Launch ...... $3,810,000 Air Force ...... Washington: Fairchild AFB ...... Refueling Vehicle Maintenance Facility $4,150,000 Army ...... Washington: Fort Lewis ...... Fort Lewis-McChord AFB Joint Access $9,000,000 Navy ...... Washington: Indian Island NM ...... Ordnance Storage Pads with Covers ...... $13,130,000 Army NG ...... West Virginia: Logan/Mingo County ..... Readiness Center ...... $501,000 Army NG ...... West Virginia: Parkersburg ...... Readiness Center ...... $2,234,000 Army NG ...... West Virginia: Parkersburg ...... Field Maintenance Shop ...... $967,000 Air NG ...... Wisconsin: General Mitchell IAP ...... Add/Alt KC-135 Corrosion Control Hang- $5,000,000 ar. Air Force ...... Guam: Andersen AFB ...... Postal Service Center ...... $3,500,000 Army NG ...... Puerto Rico: Camp Santiago ...... Urban Assault Course ...... $1,669,000

The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- erful Members, that number jumps to 14 percent, those represented on the lution 622, the gentleman from Arizona more than $300 million, or 52 percent. Appropriations Committee, and these (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed So just to reiterate, the earmarks in were for predisaster mitigation pro- each will control 5 minutes. this bill favor powerful Members by a grams, flood control districts and the The Chair recognizes the gentleman ratio of 2 to 1. One-quarter of the Mem- like. I don’t think Mother Nature de- from Arizona. bers of this House are associated with cides, I’m going to hit those districts Mr. FLAKE. Madam Chairman, this more than half of the earmark dollars represented by appropriators more amendment would simply strike fund- in this bill. than I am going to hit other districts. ing for all of the Member-requested I wish I could say that this is an It is just because they are able to do it, earmarks for military construction anomaly, but this is pretty consistent and so they do it. So the rest of the projects and would return the money with the rest of the appropriation bills country that competes for these grants to the various accounts. we have considered so far this year, on a competitive basis has, at least in I am not here to dispute the merits of and I have a chart that demonstrates that case, 25 percent of that account is any of the earmarks in this account. I that. earmarked before they can even com- have no doubt that each of these Earmark dollars associated with pete for the rest of the grants that are projects will vastly improve the qual- powerful Members of Congress. Again, given out on a competitive basis. ity of life for military servicemembers those are committee chairs, leadership, Madam Chair, that is just not fair. and for their families, but that is not or those on the Appropriations Com- That is just not the way we should do the issue here. I am here to draw atten- mittee, representing 24 percent of the this. I think we ought to rethink this tion to what we have talked about be- Members in this body. In the CJS bill and we ought to strike that funding in fore, and that is the spoils system that that we considered earlier, 58 percent this bill. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam these earmarks represent. of the earmarked dollars went to just Chair, I rise to claim the time in There are 109 Member-requested ear- 24 percent of the Members. strong opposition to this ill-advised marks in the bill; 43 of them are going In the Homeland Security bill, 68 per- amendment. to powerful Members of Congress who cent of the earmarked dollars went to The CHAIR. The gentleman from serve in leadership or as appropriators, just 24 percent of the Members of the Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. committee chairs, or ranking mem- House. Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I would like bers. That represents about 40 percent In the Interior bill, 64 percent of the to begin by yielding to the gentleman of the share of earmarks being taken earmarked dollars went to just 24 per- from Texas (Mr. ORTIZ), the chairman by less than 24 percent of the Members cent of the Members of the House. of the House Armed Services Readiness of the House. In the Agriculture bill, 67 percent of Subcommittee. I am sure my colleagues will tell me the earmarked dollars go to just 24 per- Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Chairman, I want that these projects are sorely needed at cent of the Members of the House. to thank Chairman EDWARDS and my the military bases they are earmarked And in this bill, 52 percent of the ear- good friend, Mr. WAMP—and to my for and that servicemembers will suffer marked dollars go to just 24 percent of other good friend, Mr. FLAKE—for without them, but what about the the Members of this House. That is a bringing this responsible bill to the many installations that don’t receive pretty stark pattern. floor. Member-requested earmarks in the bill There are different types of ear- b 1245 and the servicemembers stationed marks, obviously. There are those that there? are simply wasteful. We see those for I rise in opposition to the Flake amendment. The Military Construction Neither Camp Lejeune nor Camp Pen- the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and authorization and appropriations proc- dleton received any Member-requested whatever else that is easy to laugh at. ess is a tedious process, and it requires earmarks in the bill. Each of these Sometimes it is small amounts of close coordination with my good camps houses a Marine Expeditionary money and sometimes it is a lot larger. friends on both sides of the aisle, Force comprised of tens of thousands of And then there are those, particu- Chairman Edwards and Mr. WAMP, and marines who deploy with great fre- larly in defense bills, where you are members of the committee. It also re- quency. I am willing to bet that each of giving no-bid contracts to private com- quires extensive coordination with the these installations have suggestions for panies. There is often a pattern of cam- Department of Defense. new structures to build. Why haven’t paign contributions coming back to The committees critically review the they received any earmarks in this Members who secure no-bid contracts administration’s request and ensure bill? The answer is pretty simple: Nei- in private companies. That does not de- that facilities are built for a sound re- ther of them resides in a district rep- scribe what is going on here. quirement. The committees also ensure resented by a powerful Member of Con- These earmarks, as I mentioned, I that the projects are executable and gress. have no doubt that they are for a le- validated for the correct costs. The earmarks in this bill total more gitimate purpose. But here is another This process forces a dialogue with than $578 million. That is just a little problem with earmarking: It represents the local installation commanders that bit less than the earmark totals for the a spoils system where rank-and-file requires that they communicate their CJS and Ag bills put together. Of that Members of the House are not given ac- needs to their Representatives in Con- dollar amount, more than $240 million cess to those that others are. gress. This dialogue is critical to en- are being taken home by powerful In the Homeland Security bill, it was suring Members of Congress that they Members of Congress. That is nearly 41 particularly stark. As I mentioned, a have a complete understanding of local percent. When you take into account huge percentage, nearly 70 percent, military requirements and can cor- earmark dollars secured by rank-and- went to just 24 percent of the body. In rectly advocate for our Nation’s de- file Members in conjunction with pow- fact, more than 50 percent went to just fense. It is a hard process, but in the

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I would remind my colleagues that because they get a higher percentage of My amendment would protect these each of these projects has already been congressionally designated funding soldiers’ homes established before 1868, debated in the National Defense Au- compared to other Members somehow these historic Civil War-era buildings thorization Act. suggests a spoils system is just simply or the campuses on which they reside, I recommend that my colleagues vote dead wrong, and I reject it categori- from diversion from veteran activities ‘‘no’’ on the Flake amendment. cally. to commercial purposes and it would Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam I would yield any time to my friend, retain these national treasures for fu- Chair, reclaiming the rest of my time, the ranking member, Mr. WAMP, for ture generations of veterans, their fam- I have great respect for the principled any comments he would care to make. ilies, and an interested public. position of Mr. FLAKE. I disagree with Mr. FLAKE. Will the gentleman yield The concept of a National Asylum for it. He believes that basically the ad- for a 15-second clarification? Disabled Volunteer Soldiers was first ministration should decide in 100 per- Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. I will yield established by congressional legisla- cent of the cases where America’s tax the gentleman 15 seconds. tion and approved by President Abra- dollars should go. I believe article I of Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman. ham Lincoln on March 3, 1865. The Na- the Constitution gives the Congress the The gentleman mentioned that this tional Asylum was established for offi- responsibility for that. would cut several programs. This does cers and men of the volunteer forces of And I feel very strongly that, while not cut one dollar. It simply returns the United States who had been totally he has a principled position, he mis- the money to the account and the mili- disabled by wounds received or sick- states and inaccurately states the tary services would decide where to ness contracted while in the line of process by which these project deci- best—— duty during the Civil War. In all, 11 na- sions were made. These were made Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Reclaiming tional soldiers’ homes across the coun- based on what was right for our mili- my time, the amendment would cut try were opened and eventually inte- tary troops and their families. The vast these projects out of this bill. grated into the newly established Vet- majority of these congressionally des- I would be glad to yield to Mr. WAMP erans Administration in 1930. These old ignated projects have gone through the for any comments he would like to homes reflect how the Forefathers Department of Defense approval proc- make. chose to care for and honor the soldiers ess, and the Department of Defense The CHAIR. All time for debate on who fought to keep the country united said they were needed. this amendment has expired. as one Nation. Their creation changed Now, he said he simply wanted to The question is on the amendment the Nation’s attitude toward the care strike the earmarks. Despite his inten- offered by the gentleman from Arizona of soldiers after battle. tions, let me tell you the impact, be- (Mr. FLAKE). Built in 1867, the Milwaukee Soldiers’ cause it’s not simple intentions; it’s ac- The question was taken; and the Home, located in my district in the tual impact where amendments make a Chair announced that the noes ap- Fourth Congressional District of Wis- difference. peared to have it. consin, was one of the three original If his amendment passes, we will cut Mr. FLAKE. Madam Chairman, I de- soldiers’ homes; the other two are lo- $56 million for 16 National Guard readi- mand a recorded vote. cated in Maine and Ohio. ness centers and Reserve centers. We The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of In late 2005, I learned that the VA will cut $44 million for nine military rule XVIII, further proceedings on the and the city of Milwaukee were aggres- ranges and training facilities. We will amendment offered by the gentleman sively pursuing an enhanced use lease cut $83 million for 16 quality-of-life fa- from Arizona will be postponed. proposal that included the possible cilities such as housing, clinics, and The CHAIR. The Chair understands commercial development of several military family centers. We will cut $98 that amendment No. 7 will not be of- 19th century soldiers’ homes buildings million for 16 projects to improve force fered. located on the Milwaukee VA grounds, protection, facilities for emergency re- AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MS. MOORE OF much to the dismay and against the sponders, and flightline safety. We will WISCONSIN wishes of the Milwaukee veterans com- cut $86 million for 18 equipment main- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- munity, who wanted to protect these tenance and storage facilities and $47 sider amendment No. 8 printed in historic buildings for veterans pur- million for seven military research and House Report 111–195. poses. testing facilities. Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam The Allied Council of Veterans and We will cut a project to provide prop- Chair, I have an amendment at the their membership approached my office erly sized and configured storage space desk. with their concerns and they alerted for Mark-48 torpedoes at one of our key The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate me to the potential outcomes of the submarine bases, and a new hardstand the amendment. proposal and reported that they had for weapons maintenance at the Marine The text of the amendment is as fol- had no input in the ongoing lease dis- Corps’ East Coast Logistics Base will lows: cussions. be lost. Amendment No. 8 offered by Ms. MOORE of Currently, the Milwaukee Soldiers’ The gentleman would cut a new chap- Wisconsin: Home is on the National Park Service el complex to replace more than 15,000 At the end of the bill (before the short list to be designated for a place on its title) insert the following: square feet of trailers and World War SEC. ll. None of the funds made available National Register of Historic Places. II-era facilities. And he would cut a in this Act may be used for the processing of This will give the veterans an even platoon-sized machine gun range at the new enhanced use leases in the three original stronger voice against any attempts to Army’s Joint Readiness Training Cen- National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Sol- lease out for commercial purposes ter. diers (soldier’s home branches) established these historic buildings. I know he has no intention of harm- before 1868. I urge my colleagues, on a bipartisan ing our military—I would never accuse The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- basis, to join me in standing with vet- him of that—but in my opinion, he lution 622, the gentlewoman from Wis- erans to protect these historic soldiers’ misrepresented the process by which consin (Ms. MOORE) and a Member op- homes grounds for veterans’ uses by these decisions were made. And I think posed each will control 5 minutes. voting ‘‘yes’’ on my amendment. not only Democrats, but my Repub- The Chair recognizes the gentle- Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- lican colleagues, would agree that this woman from Wisconsin. ance of my time. has been a fair, legitimate process. Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam And by the way, it should be no sur- Chair, I rise today to offer my amend- Chair, I rise to claim the time in oppo- prise to anyone that Members of Con- ment which would prohibit the use of sition to the amendment, although I

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I want to DeGette Lee (NY) Ross thank the gentlewoman for raising this Delahunt Levin Rothman (NJ) b 1320 DeLauro Lewis (CA) Roybal-Allard issue, and I am glad to support her ef- Dent Lewis (GA) Royce Messrs. DAVIS of Illinois, fort on this. Diaz-Balart, L. Lipinski Ruppersberger BOEHNER, Mrs. SCHMIDT, Messrs. With that, I yield back the balance of Diaz-Balart, M. LoBiondo Rush Dicks Loebsack Ryan (OH) MOORE of Kansas, JOHNSON of Geor- my time. Dingell Lofgren, Zoe Sablan gia, BURTON of Indiana, AKIN and The CHAIR. The question is on the Doggett Lowey Salazar MORAN of Kansas changed their vote amendment offered by the gentle- Donnelly (IN) Lucas Sa´ nchez, Linda ´ from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ woman from Wisconsin (Ms. MOORE). Doyle Lujan T. Dreier Lungren, Daniel Sanchez, Loretta Messrs. BROWN of South Carolina The amendment was agreed to. Driehaus E. Sarbanes and HALL of Texas changed their vote AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Edwards (MD) Lynch Scalise from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Edwards (TX) Maffei Schakowsky The CHAIR. The unfinished business Ellison Maloney Schauer So the amendment was rejected. is the demand for a recorded vote on Ellsworth Manzullo Schiff The result of the vote was announced the amendment offered by the gen- Emerson Markey (CO) Schmidt as above recorded. Eshoo Markey (MA) Schock Stated for: tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) on Etheridge Massa Schrader which further proceedings were post- Fallin Matheson Schwartz Mr. HELLER. Madam Chair, on rollcall No. poned and on which the noes prevailed Farr Matsui Scott (GA) 528, had I been present, I would have voted by voice vote. Fattah McCarthy (CA) Scott (VA) ‘‘aye.’’ Filner McCarthy (NY) Serrano The Clerk will redesignate the Fleming McCollum Sestak The CHAIR. The Clerk will read. amendment. Forbes McDermott Shea-Porter The Clerk read as follows: The Clerk redesignated the amend- Fortenberry McGovern Sherman This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Military Foster McIntyre Shimkus Construction and Veterans Affairs Appro- ment. Frank (MA) McKeon Shuler priations Act, 2010’’. RECORDED VOTE Frelinghuysen McMahon Shuster The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been Gallegly McMorris Simpson The CHAIR. Under the rule, the Com- Gerlach Rodgers Sires mittee rises. demanded. Giffords McNerney Skelton A recorded vote was ordered. Gonzalez Meek (FL) Slaughter Accordingly, the Committee rose; The vote was taken by electronic de- Gordon (TN) Meeks (NY) Smith (NE) and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Grayson Melancon Smith (NJ) WEINER) having assumed the chair, Ms. vice, and there were—ayes 62, noes 358, Green, Al Mica Smith (TX) not voting 18, as follows: Green, Gene Michaud Smith (WA) BALDWIN, Chair of the Committee of Griffith Miller (FL) Snyder the Whole House on the State of the [Roll No. 528] Grijalva Miller (MI) Souder Union, reported that that Committee, AYES—62 Guthrie Miller (NC) Space having had under consideration the bill Gutierrez Miller, Gary Speier Bachmann Gohmert Minnick Hall (NY) Miller, George Spratt (H.R. 3082) making appropriations for Barton (TX) Goodlatte Myrick Halvorson Mitchell Stark Boustany Hall (TX) military construction, the Department Neugebauer Hare Mollohan Stupak Brady (TX) Hensarling of Veterans Affairs, and related agen- Nunes Harman Moore (KS) Sutton Broun (GA) Inglis Pence Harper Moore (WI) Tanner cies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Brown (SC) Issa Petri Hastings (FL) Moran (KS) Taylor tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes, Campbell Jenkins Pitts Hastings (WA) Moran (VA) Teague Cantor Johnson (IL) pursuant to House Resolution 622, she Price (GA) Heinrich Murphy (CT) Terry Cassidy Kirk reported the bill back to the House Roe (TN) Herger Murphy (NY) Thompson (CA) Chaffetz Kline (MN) Rogers (MI) Herseth Sandlin Murphy, Patrick Thompson (MS) with sundry amendments adopted by Coffman (CO) Lamborn Higgins Murphy, Tim Thompson (PA) Conaway Lance Rohrabacher the Committee of the Whole. Hill Murtha Thornberry Cooper Linder Ryan (WI) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Himes Nadler (NY) Tiahrt Deal (GA) Luetkemeyer Sensenbrenner Hinchey Napolitano Tierney the rule, the previous question is or- Duncan Lummis Sessions Hinojosa Neal (MA) Titus dered. Ehlers Marchant Shadegg Hirono Nye Tonko Flake Marshall Stearns Pursuant to House Resolution 622, Hodes Oberstar Towns Foxx McCaul Sullivan the question on adoption of the amend- Holden Obey Tsongas Franks (AZ) McClintock Tiberi Holt Olson Turner ments will be put en gros. Garrett (NJ) McCotter Westmoreland Honda Olver Upton Gingrey (GA) McHenry Wilson (SC) The question is on the amendments. Hoyer Ortiz Van Hollen The amendments were agreed to. NOES—358 Hunter Pallone Vela´ zquez Inslee Pascrell Visclosky The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Abercrombie Blumenauer Capuano Israel Pastor (AZ) Walden question is on the engrossment and Ackerman Boccieri Cardoza Jackson (IL) Paulsen Walz Aderholt Boehner Carnahan third reading of the bill. Johnson (GA) Perlmutter Wamp The bill was ordered to be engrossed Adler (NJ) Bonner Carney Johnson, E. B. Perriello Wasserman Akin Bono Mack Carson (IN) Johnson, Sam Peters Schultz and read a third time, and was read the Alexander Boozman Carter Jones Peterson Waters third time. Altmire Bordallo Castle Jordan (OH) Pierluisi Watson The question is on the passage of the Andrews Boren Castor (FL) Kagen Pingree (ME) Watt Arcuri Boswell Chandler Kanjorski Platts Waxman bill. Austria Boucher Childers Kennedy Poe (TX) Weiner Under clause 10 of rule XX, the yeas Baca Boyd Christensen Kildee Polis (CO) Welch Bachus Brady (PA) Clarke and nays are ordered. Kilpatrick (MI) Pomeroy Wexler The vote was taken by electronic de- Baird Braley (IA) Clay Kilroy Posey Whitfield Baldwin Bright Cleaver Kind Price (NC) Wilson (OH) vice, and there were—yeas 415, nays 3, Barrow Brown, Corrine Clyburn King (IA) Putnam Wittman not voting 14, as follows: Bartlett Brown-Waite, Coble King (NY) Quigley Wolf [Roll No. 529] Bean Ginny Cohen Kingston Radanovich Woolsey Becerra Buchanan Cole Kirkpatrick (AZ) Rahall Wu YEAS—415 Berkley Burgess Connolly (VA) Kissell Rangel Yarmuth Berman Burton (IN) Conyers Abercrombie Austria Barton (TX) Kosmas Rehberg Young (AK) Ackerman Baca Bean Berry Butterfield Costa Kratovil Reichert Young (FL) Biggert Buyer Costello Adler (NJ) Bachmann Becerra Akin Bachus Berkley Bilbray Calvert Courtney NOT VOTING—18 Bilirakis Camp Crenshaw Alexander Baird Berman Bishop (GA) Cao Crowley Barrett (SC) Engel Granger Altmire Baldwin Berry Bishop (NY) Capito Cuellar Bishop (UT) Faleomavaega Graves Andrews Barrow Biggert Blackburn Capps Culberson Blunt Fudge Heller Arcuri Bartlett Bilbray

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H7992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 Bilirakis Etheridge Loebsack Rogers (AL) Shadegg Titus the majority leader, for the purpose of Bishop (GA) Fallin Lofgren, Zoe Rogers (KY) Shea-Porter Tonko announcing next week’s schedule. Bishop (NY) Farr Lowey Rogers (MI) Sherman Towns Bishop (UT) Fattah Lucas Rohrabacher Shimkus Tsongas Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman Blackburn Filner Luetkemeyer Rooney Shuler Turner for yielding. On Monday, the House Blumenauer Fleming Luja´ n Ros-Lehtinen Shuster Upton will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning- Roskam Simpson Blunt Forbes Lummis Van Hollen hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative Boccieri Fortenberry Lungren, Daniel Ross Sires Vela´ zquez Rothman (NJ) Skelton business, with votes postponed until Boehner Foster E. Visclosky Roybal-Allard Slaughter Bonner Foxx Lynch Walden 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday, the House will Bono Mack Frank (MA) Mack Royce Smith (NE) Walz meet at 10:30 a.m. for morning-hour de- Boozman Franks (AZ) Maffei Ruppersberger Smith (NJ) Wamp Boren Frelinghuysen Maloney Rush Smith (TX) bate and noon for legislative business. Wasserman Boswell Gallegly Manzullo Ryan (OH) Smith (WA) On Wednesday and Thursday, the Schultz Boucher Garrett (NJ) Markey (CO) Ryan (WI) Snyder House will meet at 10 a.m. for legisla- Salazar Souder Waters Boustany Gerlach Markey (MA) tive business. On Friday, the House Boyd Giffords Massa Sa´ nchez, Linda Space Watson Brady (PA) Gingrey (GA) Matheson T. Speier Watt will meet at 9 a.m. Brady (TX) Gohmert Matsui Sanchez, Loretta Spratt Waxman We will consider several bills under Braley (IA) Gonzalez McCarthy (CA) Sarbanes Stearns Weiner suspension of the rules. The complete Scalise Stupak Welch Bright Goodlatte McCarthy (NY) list of suspensions bills, as is the cus- Broun (GA) Gordon (TN) McCaul Schakowsky Sullivan Westmoreland Brown (SC) Grayson McClintock Schauer Sutton Wexler tom, will be announced at the close of Brown, Corrine Green, Al McCollum Schiff Tanner Whitfield business today. Brown-Waite, Green, Gene McCotter Schmidt Taylor Wilson (OH) In addition to the suspension bills, Ginny Griffith McDermott Schock Teague Wilson (SC) Schrader we will also consider the 2010 Energy Buchanan Grijalva McGovern Terry Wittman Schwartz Thompson (CA) Burgess Guthrie McHenry Wolf and Water Development and Related Scott (GA) Thompson (MS) Burton (IN) Gutierrez McIntyre Woolsey Agencies Appropriation Act and the Scott (VA) Thompson (PA) Butterfield Hall (NY) McKeon Wu 2010 Financial Services and General Buyer Hall (TX) McMahon Sensenbrenner Thornberry Serrano Tiahrt Yarmuth Calvert Halvorson McMorris Government Appropriations Act. Sessions Tiberi Young (AK) Camp Hare Rodgers Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, this Sestak Tierney Young (FL) Cantor Harman McNerney is our first colloquy since the July 4 re- Cao Harper Meek (FL) NAYS—3 cess, and we are scheduled to be in ses- Capito Hastings (FL) Meeks (NY) Campbell Flake Stark Capps Hastings (WA) Melancon sion for 3 more weeks before the next Capuano Heinrich Mica NOT VOTING—14 recess. So, Madam Speaker, I’d ask the Cardoza Hensarling Michaud Aderholt Heller Marchant gentleman if he could give us a sense of Carnahan Herger Miller (FL) what will be considered on the floor be- Carney Herseth Sandlin Miller (MI) Barrett (SC) Hoekstra Marshall Fudge Kaptur Carson (IN) Higgins Miller (NC) McHugh yond next week. Granger Kilpatrick (MI) Carter Hill Miller, Gary Paul Mr. HOYER. Well, I expect to com- Graves Klein (FL) Cassidy Himes Miller, George plete the appropriations bills and also Castle Hinchey Minnick ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE the large item that will be on the agen- Castor (FL) Hinojosa Mitchell The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Chaffetz Hirono Mollohan da is the health care legislation that Chandler Hodes Moore (KS) the vote). Members are reminded there we hope to pass before we leave on the Childers Holden Moore (WI) are less than 2 minutes remaining in August break. Prior to that, I intend to Clarke Holt Moran (KS) this vote. Clay Honda Moran (VA) have on the floor a provision dealing Cleaver Hoyer Murphy (CT) b 1337 with statutory PAYGO. Clyburn Hunter Murphy (NY) Coble Inglis Murphy, Patrick So the bill was passed. b 1345 Coffman (CO) Inslee Murphy, Tim The result of the vote was announced We have not yet determined exactly Cohen Israel Murtha as above recorded. whether that bill will be free standing Cole Issa Myrick A motion to reconsider was laid on Conaway Jackson (IL) Nadler (NY) or whether it will be on another bill Connolly (VA) Jackson-Lee Napolitano the table. that would be reported to the House. In Stated for: Conyers (TX) Neal (MA) addition, the food safety bill is pos- Cooper Jenkins Neugebauer Mr. HELLER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. sible. The committees are still working Costa Johnson (GA) Nunes 529, had I been present, I would have voted Costello Johnson (IL) Nye on other matters, and we hope to have Courtney Johnson, E. B. Oberstar ‘‘yea.’’ the food safety issue resolved. That Crenshaw Johnson, Sam Obey f Crowley Jones Olson came out of the Energy and Commerce Cuellar Jordan (OH) Olver PERSONAL EXPLANATION Committee, but there are a number of Culberson Kagen Ortiz other committees, including the Ag Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. Speaker, due to official Cummings Kanjorski Pallone Committee and your own committee, Dahlkemper Kennedy Pascrell business, I missed two rollcall votes on Friday, Davis (AL) Kildee Pastor (AZ) July 10, 2009. I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on roll- Ways and Means, that have expressed Davis (CA) Kilroy Paulsen call No. 528 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 529 interest in that. Davis (IL) Kind Payne Those are essentially the items that Davis (KY) King (IA) Pence of H.R. 3082, the Fiscal Year 2010 Military Davis (TN) King (NY) Perlmutter Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropria- we intend to deal with between now Deal (GA) Kingston Perriello tions bill. and the August break. DeFazio Kirk Peters Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman. DeGette Kirkpatrick (AZ) Peterson f Madam Speaker, the Senate is sched- Delahunt Kissell Petri DeLauro Kline (MN) Pingree (ME) PERSONAL EXPLANATION uled to be in session 1 week longer than Dent Kosmas Pitts Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. we are in the House, and I ask the gen- Diaz-Balart, L. Kratovil Platts tleman if he expects us or anticipates Diaz-Balart, M. Kucinich Poe (TX) Speaker, I missed the vote on the Dicks Lamborn Polis (CO) amendment to H.R. 3082 of Mr. FLAKE our working into August, as the Senate Dingell Lance Pomeroy because we were detained in a hearing is scheduled to do. Doggett Langevin Posey on the Honduran coup. Had I been I yield. Donnelly (IN) Larsen (WA) Price (GA) Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman Doyle Larson (CT) Price (NC) present on the floor of the House, I Dreier Latham Putnam would have voted ‘‘no.’’ for yielding. Driehaus LaTourette Quigley f As the gentleman I think knows, be- Duncan Latta Radanovich cause I think he got a preliminary Edwards (MD) Lee (CA) Rahall LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Edwards (TX) Lee (NY) Rangel schedule from my office which had us Ehlers Levin Rehberg (Mr. CANTOR asked and was given working the first week in August, I re- Ellison Lewis (CA) Reichert permission to address the House for 1 ceived comments from both sides of the Ellsworth Lewis (GA) Reyes minute.) aisle from a lot of Members who have Emerson Linder Richardson Engel Lipinski Rodriguez Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I young children, school-aged children. Eshoo LoBiondo Roe (TN) yield to the gentleman from Maryland, One of the realities is, we called around

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We that have given true meaning to the July 31 that they would be unable to were talking about it, again, with a term representative democracy.’’ He have a vacation with their children continuing effort to see if there is some went on to say, ‘‘The reason that we during the summer months. As a re- way we can provide for the objectives have stuck to regular order as long as sult, we concluded that we would end of, I think, both of us. we have in this institution is to protect our session on the 31st, a week before Mr. CANTOR. I do want to, again, ex- the rights of every Member to partici- the Senate concluded. Originally, as I press my gratitude for his belief, as a pate; and we lose those rights, we lose say, we were both scheduled to be in former appropriator, that we ought to the right to be called ‘‘the greatest de- the first week of August. Obviously, as be operating under open rules and an liberative body left in the world.’’ And the gentleman knows, the good news is open process when we are talking I say that and I bring that to the gen- that because of our rules, we are able about deliberating and executing our tleman’s attention for exactly the to get our work done more quickly constitutionally mandated role of ex- point of what he and I have been trying than the Senate is able to get its work pending and authorizing taxpayer dol- to achieve. Let’s open up the process. done. So we think that we can accom- lars. And I do know that the gentleman Again, bearing in mind, Madam Speak- plish what we need to accomplish with- shares my belief that we ought to get er, the gentleman’s goal of trying to in the time frame available. there. And I do also know and the gen- finish the work, I know that he Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman. tleman has been very forthright in tell- knows—I have represented—I will do Speaking of rules, I want to, first of ing me and the leader on our side about all we can; and we on this side feel that all, thank the gentleman for the ongo- his desire to want to get the work done we can meet his time frame. I would ing dialogue that he and I have had of the people. I don’t think that we dis- ask the gentleman if he is still in the over the last several weeks regarding agree on trying to get the work done. I posture of being able to deliver the how the House will go forward in terms do believe, though, that we do owe to ability for us to have the choice of the of deliberating on appropriations bills. the American public the ability to see amendments that we offer. So if we I sincerely express my gratitude for his our work and the ability to have a full were to now say—and I’m willing to engagement, his patience and the back discussion on the separate issues that offer this to the gentleman—if we were and forth; and I know that we have surround each appropriations bill. As to say, fine, as the gentleman sug- been unsuccessful thus far in getting to the gentleman knows even more than gested 2 months ago outside the prece- what I believe is a mutually desirable many in this House, as he has served dents of the House, if we were to agree goal, which is to return to the prece- here and on the Appropriations Com- to time limits, then we could have the dents of the House in terms of open mittee, the precedents of the House is ability to offer the amendments and rules surrounding appropriations bills. open rules. And he and I have had dis- have full and open discussion on the Madam Speaker, I’d say to the gen- cussions about what, perhaps, our appropriations bills, as he had asked tleman, he has noticed two approps party did when it was in the majority. several months ago; and I yield. bills for next week, and I would like to During the Republican majority, the Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman ask him, what kind of rules does he ex- most appropriations bills ever to be for yielding. pect these bills to be considered under? considered under a restrictive rule dur- First of all, the gentleman puts a lot Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman ing any one year was in 1997 when there of thoughts and words into my mouth for his observation with respect to try- were four bills discussed under a re- that aren’t necessarily there. Let me ing to work together to reach an agree- stricted rule. Again, that was in 1997. say to the gentleman that as he knows, ment under which we would have con- As the gentleman knows, so far this some 31⁄2 months ago I did, in fact, fidence that we could consider the ap- year—it’s his party in the majority— come to the gentleman, I subsequently propriation bills within the time frame there have been six bills that have been came to the leader and indicated that I available to us. We are on a good sched- deliberated and discussed and debated thought that we could reach agreement ule now. As you know, we have passed under a restricted rule, and we, seem- if, in fact, we could reach an agreement seven of the 12 bills from the House. We ingly, are on track for 12. on time limits; and I was prepared have five more left to go. My expecta- Again, I know from the gentleman’s under those agreements to have the tion is that we will complete those. discussions with me that we agree that minority choose such amendments as Let me say that he and I have now we need to be under an open process. they wanted to offer, rather than have been talking, I think, for somewhere in But as the gentleman has told me, it is the Rules Committee do that. That offer was rejected, as the gentleman the neighborhood of about 31⁄2 months the chairman of the Appropriations about this issue. Early on I made a pro- Committee, the gentleman from Wis- knows. It was rejected relatively em- phatically by Mr. BOEHNER in a meet- posal that, from my perspective, did consin, who has basically overruled ing in my office, attended by Mr. two things: one, it provided for time nearly all of us here in the House. And LEWIS, Mr. OBEY, Mr. BOEHNER and my- frames in which we would consider leg- essentially, Madam Speaker, it seems self. islation; and two, it provided to the mi- that the gentleman who is the chair- Now you quote Mr. OBEY. In Novem- nority party, which does not control man of the Appropriations Committee ber of ’06 the American public decided the Rules Committee—we were both in closed down the process again this that they wanted to change the leader- that situation for a period of time—but week, prevented Members on our side ship in the House and Senate. They did and the other side from exercising nevertheless, provided your party with so. Mr. OBEY took over as chairman of the opportunity to offer such amend- their constitutional duties while the committee, as he had been chair- ments as it deemed desirable, that it disenfranchising the millions of Amer- man in years past. Of the 12 bills, Mr. wanted to offer. ican citizens that they represent. So I, OBEY brought 10 bills to the floor under With respect to the two bills that for the life of me, don’t understand how open rules. We did so under the under- you asked me about, I have not had an it is that any individual, much less the standing that you would give to us ex- opportunity to discuss with Mr. OBEY chairman of the Appropriations Com- actly what we gave to you under time or with the subcommittee Chairs of mittee, is content to spend the tax- agreements. Notwithstanding that, we those two committees the specific rule payer dollars without allowing there to debated those bills for 50 hours longer that they are looking for and whether be a full and open debate. In fact, I than the time constraints that we had or not they’ve been able to reach any would bring a quote to the majority agreed in ’06 with you, the year before, agreements with their counterparts, leader’s attention from the gentleman when you were in charge of the House the ranking members on those two sub- from Wisconsin from October 6, 2000, of Representatives. committees. So I can’t answer your when Mr. OBEY of Wisconsin said, in So Mr. OBEY concluded—and I did as question at this point in time; but as the context of discussing the need for well—that those time agreements

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Now having said that, we then went didn’t do them last year, again, be- Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman to Rules. I offered an agreement some cause extraneous amendments were of- for yielding, and I will certainly have a 31⁄2 months ago that was rejected. We fered to a number of the bills in the discussion with that. It sounds to me a then went to the bills, and we had gone Appropriations Committee, and we little bit like the offer that I made 31⁄2 to markups. Now we had a markup just didn’t move ahead on those, as you did months ago, so I certainly am going to the other day in committee on the Fi- not move ahead in some of your years. consider it in light of the fact it sounds nancial Services bill and the Energy I think that was, from my standpoint, a lot like the offer I made. I will be in and Water bill. I’m not sure exactly the unfortunate. further discussions with the gen- number of amendments that were of- But I tell the gentleman in closing tleman. fered but most of which were not ger- that I am hopeful that as we move Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman. At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would mane to the bills. That markup took ahead, we can do so perhaps through like to yield to the ranking member of until after 1 a.m. in the morning on agreement. Now in terms of Mr. OBEY, the Rules Committee, the gentleman nongermane amendments. Mr. OBEY is the chairman of the com- You and I have been discussing, try- from California (Mr. DREIER). mittee. Mr. OBEY and Mr. LEWIS have Mr. DREIER. I thank the gentleman ing to come to grips with time con- talked. They have not reached agree- for yielding. straints. But I will tell you that time ment, as Mr. LEWIS indicated he could I have to say, Mr. Speaker, as I lis- constraints—and you’ve indicated, not. And frankly, the subcommittee tened to the very thoughtful remarks trust us on good faith. I tried to get chairmen have not reached agreement. coming from my friend, the distin- some indication of what ‘‘good faith’’ I’m sure that the gentleman under- guished majority leader, I am reminded means, what criteria could I judge good stands that, as majority leader, I’m that he came to Congress just a few faith on. We haven’t reached agree- very concerned about what the chair- months after I came in 1980. And I am ment on that. But I will tell you that men of both the committee and the reminded how we stood here on oppo- during the CJS debate on the rule, Mr. subcommittee feel in terms of how site sides engaging in the first Oxford- LEWIS was asked on the bill that came their bills are handled on the floor, and style debate, if the gentleman recalls, to the floor under an open rule—Mr. we try to accommodate them. Mr. Speaker, on the issue of trade pol- LEWIS said this after being asked, ‘‘Can b 1400 icy being used to enforce human rights. we reach a time agreement?’’ He said, That was the discussion we had two Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank Because of that—referring to the 127 decades ago. I simply put that forward, the gentleman. amendments, et cetera, et cetera, that Mr. Speaker, in an attempt to under- He and I have talked about Ways and were preprinted in the bill, 104 of which score the fact that we are both institu- Means, and again, he and I both agree were Republican amendments. tionalists. We both served nearly three that as far as the duty of this House to Now under an open rule, of course, as decades here, and we feel strongly deliberate on appropriations bills, the gentleman well knows—which, by about this institution and about the re- precedent has always been, by and the way, he serves on a committee that sponsibility that we have to the Amer- hardly ever reports its bills under an large, for open rules. We have diverted ican people. open rule. Hardly ever does a bill come from that precedent wholly at this I know that my friend understands out of the Ways and Means Committee point, and we are just trying to see if full well that if one looks at the Con- that has an open rule. It’s closed. You we can turn back to some open and full stitution and the precedents that have guys decide what to do, you bring the debate around the bills. been set in the past, there is a clear bill to the floor, and say, Take it or So I hear the gentleman, and he, as differentiation between the Ways and leave it. he properly says, accurately reflects Means Committee’s work and the Ap- Now here’s what Mr. LEWIS said in re- discussions that have gone on between propriations Committee’s work. And sponse to that question: ‘‘I think the a variety of individuals. But I’m here there is also clearly an understanding time limitation you were discussing to tell you, Mr. Speaker, that the gen- of the disparity between the notion of was like for 8 hours or something,’’ tleman has asked for us to commit, and opening up the Tax Code to a com- which is essentially what the bill took he wants to know what is reasonable pletely open amendment process and in the year 2006 when you were in and fair and what our good faith dealing with the appropriations process charge. ‘‘I’m afraid my conference means. through an open amendment process might very well have a revolution on So I would respond to the gentleman which has, for 220 years, been the case, its hands, and you might have a new by saying this: Because we were unable with some exceptions. ranking member,’’ was in response to, to fulfill the full return to the prece- The interesting thing about those ex- could he agree to time constraints. dents of the House, although I do think ceptions, and I know we have had both So I tell my friend that he is right. I that the gentleman from Maryland private discussions and we are engag- have tried to reach an agreement on would like to, because Mr. OBEY has ing in public discussion now, and I where we could have a time agreement, seemed to get his way in shutting out thank my friend, the distinguished Re- and you would offer such amendments the millions of American people, I will publican Whip, for yielding to me, one as you deemed to be appropriate within sit here and tell the gentleman that in of the things that I believe has not the time frame agreed upon. Unfortu- consultation with our leader, JOHN been tried, I know has not been tried in nately we didn’t reach such agreement. BOEHNER, as well as the ranking mem- this process, is to allow not the top I talked to Mr. OBEY about that, and I ber, JERRY LEWIS, we are committed to elected leaders of the party to make talked to the Speaker about that. I be- fulfilling the leader’s desire to finish these kinds of decisions, not even the lieve that had we reached agreement, the appropriations bills in a timely chairman and ranking member of the we would have proceeded on that manner, but with full and open ability full committee. course. of our side to discuss the issues that we But just to report to my friends here, Now that does not mean because we and our constituents feel should be dis- Mr. Speaker, in the Rules Committee did not proceed on that course that I cussed. the day before yesterday we had an op- don’t want to continue discussing it. I So I would ask the gentleman, is he portunity to hear from the distin- want to assure the gentleman of that, in the position to readily accept at this guished Chair of the Agriculture sub- because I believe that the more open point the ability for our side to have 20 committee, Ms. DELAURO, and the our debate is, the better we are. The amendments, 20 amendments, and give ranking member of that committee, gentleman is correct when he charac- our side 10 minutes on each amend- Mr. KINGSTON. And recognizing that

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I do think the time limit for the appropriation work that if we were to have an open amend- gentleman from Maryland agrees. of a subcommittee here on the floor, ment process, that he would do every- But I would just leave this subject, and then we can do it under an open thing within his power to ensure that Mr. Speaker, with that fact that the amendment process. shenanigans would not take place on gentleman from Maryland has said he I thank my friend for yielding. our side of the aisle that could delay will get back to me in terms of the Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman. the process, because we all acknowl- offer that is on the table. And as he Mr. Speaker, we are wondering on edge that we want to get the work may know, and certainly the chairman this side, having read the news reports, done. Mr. CANTOR has said that. Mr. of the Appropriations Committee does having listened to the gentleman this past Sunday on FOX News about his, in LEWIS has said that. We very much know, that in the year 2007, when the want that to take place. Republicans became the minority, it my opinion, refreshing comments What we are arguing is that if you took 23.3 days to discuss appropriations about his disappointment as to where we are in this economy and the stim- look at when we have had structured bills for a total of 1701⁄4 hours. If we rules in the past, they have, in almost compare that, and I’m sure that the ulus that was supposed to have ad- every instance, followed the inability chairman of the Appropriations Com- dressed this economy. Again, ‘‘refresh- of the subcommittee chair and ranking mittee does know this, or could find ing’’ not because the economy is bad, member to successfully propound a this out, in 1995, the first year that his but simply because I think there is a unanimous-consent agreement. party took minority status or was rel- recognition that the ‘‘stimulus’’ bill, So while Mr. CANTOR just made an egated to that status, the appropria- that it was called, that passed has not offer, I frankly believe that we should tions bills took 31 days and 205 hours. delivered on the promise that this ad- do everything we can to at least at- So we are not talking about anything ministration made about keeping un- employment down. tempt, just take one of the appropria- other than the RECORD here, and the I would ask, since we see unemploy- tions bills, and see if, not the majority RECORD indicates the minority in 1995 ment nearing 10 percent, since the leader and the Republican Whip, or the took a lot more time than we did in promises that were made of the stim- Republican leader and the Speaker or 2007. ulus bill was that we would stave off whatever, the top elected positions Now, in keeping with the gentleman that unemployment, and it would be no within our party, rather let the sub- from Maryland’s desire to get the work higher than 81⁄2 percent, I would ask committee chairmen make an attempt done, the gentleman from California the gentleman if he expects to be able at doing that. says he shares that, as do I, as does our to return to the subject and be able to I say that, Mr. Speaker, because as leader, as does our ranking member on put in place a plan to really do some- we look at even the notion of what we the Appropriations Committee. We are thing to create or foster an environ- began with, which was what created committed to doing that. I look for- ment to create jobs, or should I believe the high level of frustration for us— ward to the gentleman’s return in the reports that I am reading that per- and yesterday I did a ‘‘Dear Colleague’’ terms of the offer that I have ex- haps we are going to have yet another explaining this process, the notion of pressed. And my friend, the gentleman stimulus bill the likes of which we somehow having a preprinting require- from California, I will yield. ment does create undue constraint on Mr. DREIER. I thank my friend for have already seen that has not worked? I yield to the gentleman. both Democrats and Republicans when yielding. Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman One other caveat, as we talk about it comes to the appropriations process. for yielding. And that is what led to the over-100 these committees, one of the things First, before I go to the gentleman’s amendments being filed, because of the that I think my colleague should know specific issue, I want to make it very about the Rules Committee is that we fact that when we considered the bill clear that, first of all, Mr. OBEY, con- that we just passed 1 hour ago, in this have the ability to do virtually any- trary to what was represented, did not House, last year, the unfortunate thing thing that we want in the Rules Com- make his decisions in a vacuum. This was there was no chance for even per- mittee. And as we have heard over the was discussed. I don’t want any impli- past few weeks, the concern that has fecting amendments to be offered to cation that Mr. OBEY arbitrarily and technical concerns that were there. In been raised is this calendar issue, try- capriciously acted on his own. light of that, we felt very concerned ing to get this work done before we When the determination was made, about even having the preprinting re- head into the August recess to deal as a result of the conversations that quirement. with these issues. ensued between chair and ranking So my request would be, since we I think that it is clear that after this members, both of the full committee have now—unfortunately, having process goes on, an outside time limit and of the subcommittees, that was a passed the five appropriations bills could be put into place on each of the collective decision that was made. It appropriations bills. That could be the that we have, I guess it is six now that was not Mr. OBEY’s alone. So any im- we have passed, six now as of this rule that comes down, if that is some- plication that that was the case is not afternoon—we are unfortunately cre- thing that the majority chooses to do. accurate, I tell my friend. ating what I’m describing as the ‘‘new The concern that I have as we look at norm.’’ I know that as an institution- the amendments, traditionally there b 1415 alist, the majority leader would not have been opportunities for bringing Now, with respect to the stimulus like to see that continue. about real spending cuts in appropria- package, the Recovery and Reinvest- I hope very much, Mr. Speaker, that tions bills. ment Act, we believe the Recovery and we are able to at least make an at- As we look at these double-digit in- Reinvestment Act is working. We be- tempt to embolden, as has been the creases in the appropriations bills, un- lieve there are an awful lot of police- case in the past, our Chairs and rank- fortunately, cherry-picking amend- men, firemen, teachers, who are still ing members of the appropriations sub- ments, which is really what has hap- protecting the public safety, fire and committees, who are expert on these pened so far with this process—and I police. And teaching our children, class bills, to work on them and work with understand the offer that my friend sizes have not increased because of the our colleagues on that. made early on about minority amend- Recovery and Reinvestment Act, be- I thank my friend for yielding. I hope ments and the opportunity to offer cause of the investment we made in very much we can at least make that that. But right now what we have is a States to try to stabilize their fiscal attempt on one bill as we move for- situation where the Rules Committee condition, which is very, very bad, as ward. is choosing these amendments. If, in the gentleman knows. Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman fact, it simply is a time issue, rather The gentleman was not here, of from California. He really echoes the than choosing those at all, the Rules course, but in 2001 and 2003, Mr. DREIER

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The point of my recitation was that an extraordinarily robust economy, Unfortunately, it has not been enough. the policies proposed in 2001 and 2003 would take our country to new heights We did that again with the Recovery demonstrably did not work, and I read of economic well-being. and Reinvestment Act which we think the results of those policies which were The gentleman I am sure probably is succeeding. But my friend would, I the policies of the Bush administra- knows these figures, but during the think, fairly observe that his 2001 tax tion. What I pointed out is that it is last year of the Bush administration, cut after 130 days had not turned Amer- the same formula that is being rec- after having passed, without the Demo- ica around; in fact, in my view, never ommended once again from your side crats stopping it or changing it or turned America around. of the aisle. So it is instructive to modifying it, after adopting the eco- Now your leader talked about on that learn from what didn’t work in the nomic program and pursuing it for 7 same show, well, we created 5 million past. years, from 2001 to December of 2008, in jobs. There was a spike up, and a disas- I reject your assertion that the Re- the last year from January to Decem- trous spike down, which is why, as I covery and Reinvestment Act hasn’t ber, we lost 3.189 million jobs. 3,189,000 said, 3.18 million jobs were lost during worked. I have pointed out to you that jobs were lost, the worst economic per- the last year of the Bush administra- we have lost a third less jobs over the formance of any administration over 8 tion. last 3 months than we lost during the years in the last 75 years. In other We believe that the Recovery Act can last 3 months of the Bush administra- words, since Herbert Hoover. The worst work. We think it will work. We hope tion. performance. this economy comes back from where Is losing one job one too many? It is. Now, in the last year of the Clinton it was left us on January 20, 2009. Is it a disappointment? It is. But after administration, I tell my friend, we America is experiencing pain. Too a quarter and a little more of effective- gained. In the last year, when, as you many of our people are experiencing ness, 95 percent of Americans got a tax recall, there was a slight slowdown, we pain. We regret that. It is dis- cut, got money in their pocket, as you gained 1.9 million jobs. So the turn- appointing. We need to take such ef- know, as a result of the Recovery and around from the last year of the Clin- forts as we can to correct that. Reinvestment Act. There is $65 billion ton administration and the last year of I will tell my friend in addition to of construction jobs being affected. Has the Bush administration was 5 million that, at this point in time there is no it gone out fast enough? It hasn’t. Is it jobs. That was the economic status intent to have an additional bill on the starting to pick up? It is. Was the that was left, the legacy of the Bush floor. The administration is not talk- thought 10 to 15 percent would be spent administration and of the policies ing about it. We are not talking about within the time frame we are now talk- adopted by the Republican Congress it. I was asked a question in the press ing about? Yes, that was the projec- from 2001 to 2006 which was not and I said rightfully, we certainly tion. Has that happened? Yes, it has. changed, as you recall, because Presi- wouldn’t put that off the table. We will So that projection was correct. Is un- dent Bush had, of course, the veto. consider steps that need to be taken in employment higher than we antici- The fact of the matter is that the order to address the economic crisis pated? Yes, it is, because the recession Clinton administration created an av- that confronts our Nation, but there is and almost depression, according to erage of 216,000 jobs per month on aver- no plan at this point in time to offer an Bernanke, that we inherited from the age over 96 months. The Bush adminis- additional bill of that type. last administration was so deep and so tration, under the economic policy Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman endemic that we are having real trou- that you promoted then and are pro- for his remarks, and just say historical ble getting out of it. moting now, I don’t mean you person- facts can be applied and used at will, Mr. CANTOR. I thank the gentleman, ally, but your party is promoting. And and that there were plenty of opportu- and in closing, I would leave the gen- let me say this again, under the Clin- nities to point and cast blame and tleman with two points: one, the plan ton administration, 96 months, an av- claim credit as there were Republican that the House Republicans put on the erage of 216,000 jobs a month were cre- Congresses and Democratic Presi- table and presented to this President ated, plus. Under the Bush administra- dential administrations and the like. was focused on small businesses. If he tion, the average job performance over So we could go on for a long time about looks at that plan as the President did, 96 months was 4,240 jobs per month. the past. and the President clearly said there is You need 100,000-plus to stay even in My point, Mr. Speaker, in posing the nothing crazy in this plan, which America. question to the gentleman is as a re- meant that these are things that could Now let me give you an additional sult of the mere fact that promises work. figure. In the last 3 months of the Bush were made by this administration, The President also, to my second administration, you lost an average of goals were set. We were told this stim- point, claimed that we may have philo- 650,000 per month. Over the last three ulus bill, if we were to act in haste, the sophical differences on tax policy and months, we have lost far too many, but way this Congress acted, and in fact no the rest, but he said to me, ‘‘I won.’’ So an average of 450,000 per month. In one in this body read that bill of 1,100 it is, Mr. Speaker, this President’s and other words, while we are not in the pages, we were told if we were to pass this Congress’s economy. We stand plus place, which is why I expressed on that bill and it were to be signed into ready and willing to proffer up yet Fox News my disappointment, I can’t law that unemployment in this coun- again our plan to address the economic imagine there is anybody in this Cham- try would not exceed 8.5 percent. As we woes of the American families. We ber, the President is disappointed, the know, as the gentleman knows, in have a plan that would be at half the Vice President is disappointed, the many parts of the country it is well in cost of that stimulus bill and produce American people are disappointed that excess of 10 percent. Nationally, we are twice the jobs. we are not creating those 216,000 jobs on the way to 10 percent. f per month that we did under the Clin- We must and should, Mr. Speaker, in ton administration, and we are still this House do all we can to try and get ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, JULY losing jobs because of the disastrous this economy back on track. It is not 13, 2009 economy that was inherited. that we should repeat the mistakes of Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask I tell my friend that it was not just the past in that stimulus bill, and we unanimous consent that when the the facts that argue that, but Sec- await the administration, the gentle- House adjourns today, it adjourn to retary Paulson, Ben Bernanke and man’s prescription as to how to ad- meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday next for President Bush said we had a disas- dress, as he says, the very real pain morning-hour debate, and further,

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Hazel Hainesworth Young was a mag- body wants to pay for what we’re buy- f nificent soul, someone who nurtured ing. And very frankly, our financial the leaders of today, who was the dean status in America has gone down.’’ In REPORT ON H.R. 3170, FINANCIAL of girls at Wheatley High School, other words, he didn’t want to tell how SERVICES AND GENERAL GOV- whose daughter, Maryann Young, fol- the American people were going to ERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, lowed in her footsteps as a teacher. She have to pay for that program. 2010 was a Soror. She was a wonderful icon And then the President of the United Mr. SERRANO, from the Committee of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. But States, at his town meeting last week, on Appropriations, submitted a privi- she was a public citizen. said, Now, one-third of it we’re going leged report (Rept. No. 111–202) on the Her brother, of course, part of the, if to pay for by increased revenues— bill (H.R. 3170) making appropriations you will, the intelligentsia and the ex- that’s increased taxes—and the cost for financial services and general gov- cellence of legal prominence in the will be between $1 trillion and $3 tril- ernment for the fiscal year ending Sep- civil rights movement, but she brought lion, probably closer to $3 trillion. So tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes, about the civil rights movement by he’s saying they’re going to have to which was referred to the Union Cal- teaching to young Negro children—yes, raise at least $1 trillion in new taxes. endar and ordered to be printed. Negro children—the opportunity to go And then he went on to say about The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- forth and to shoot for the stars. There two-thirds of it would come from re- ant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of were no barriers to her teaching. allocating money that’s currently in order are reserved on the bill. She was honored in her lifetime be- the system. Now, where in the world f cause so many were guided and in- are they going to get $2 trillion out of UNINFORMED OR MISINFORMED spired by this wonderful, beautiful other programs to pay for the extra woman. I had the chance to be two-thirds? (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was mentored by her, and I will go home to The people of this country are being given permission to address the House honor her, but she is honored today on hoodwinked. This health care program for 1 minute and to revise and extend the floor of the House. What a wonder- they’re talking about, this socialized his remarks.) ful woman. Hazel Hainesworth Young, medicine, is going to cost an arm, a Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, 103. She passed, but she will live on for- leg, a lot of taxes, and inflation be- Mark Twain once said, ‘‘If you don’t ever. cause they’re going to spend money we read the newspaper, you are unin- do not have. formed; if you do read the newspaper, f you are misinformed.’’ HEALTH CARE f Both might be true for those who (Mr. REICHERT asked and was given rely on the national media for all the HEALTH CARE: MEND IT, DON’T permission to address the House for 1 END IT facts. For example, you might not minute and to revise and extend his re- know that the unemployment rate marks.) (Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado asked jumped to 9.5 percent last month, the Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, Ameri- and was given permission to address highest rate in almost 30 years. cans all agree, and even Members of the House for 1 minute and to revise Or that the Vice President this week this body, Members of Congress, agree and extend his remarks.) admitted the Obama administration on the broad major concepts of health Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. misread the economy. care reform. We all agree that health Speaker, soon we will be debating Or that President Obama has given care should be cost effective, easily health care reform on the floor of the more than a dozen ambassadorships to accessed, high quality with choices, fo- United States House of Representa- individuals who raised a total of over cused on the patient, and it should be tives. The goal is to pass legislation be- $4 million for his campaign. for everyone. fore the upcoming August recess. No Or that while the media report that A government takeover, though, doubt one of the most significant fea- 46 million people lack health insur- wouldn’t be affordable. It will cost $1.6 tures of the debate on health care re- ance, there really are only 10 million trillion. Easy access? Ain’t gonna hap- form will involve what is now known as people who can’t afford or can’t get pen. High quality? I don’t think so. the ‘‘public option.’’ health insurance. Customer service? You’ve got to be The public option is a government- The national media should report all kidding. Doctors might say you need run health care program. The Presi- the facts so Americans are not unin- an x ray; but under the government- dent has said that anyone who has pri- formed or misinformed about major run plan, you may just get told you’ve vate health care insurance will be al- issues. been X’d. lowed to either keep it or join the gov- f f ernment plan. Mr. Speaker, the public b 1430 option is the first step to a complete NEW HEALTH CARE WILL COST AN government takeover of our private HONORING HAZEL HAINESWORTH ARM, A LEG, AND A WHOLE LOT health insurance system. The public YOUNG OF TAXES option will have advantages by virtue (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked (Mr. BURTON of Indiana asked and of being a government entity. It will and was given permission to address was given permission to address the destroy the private health care insur- the House for 1 minute and to revise House for 1 minute and to revise and ance market, turning the entire system and extend her remarks.) extend his remarks.) over to a Federal bureaucracy. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- The Federal Government’s record of Speaker, I rise with great pride and a er, the people of this country want to managing Medicare, Medicaid, and the deep sense of sadness. Pride because know how we’re going to pay for this care of our veterans is one of allowing I’m honoring Hazel Hainesworth health care plan that the Democrat massive fraud, inefficiencies, and the Young, 103 years old, who passed just a majority is going to put forth. abuse of patients. week ago in my own hometown of Last week, on ‘‘Fox News Sunday,’’ Mr. Speaker, our private health in- Houston, Texas. Mr. Wallace asked this question of Con- surance is in need of reform, but I I am honored to say that she was an gressman HOYER, the majority leader, would urge my fellow Members of Con- educator all of her life, a school teach- he said, How are you going to pay for it gress to mend it and not end it.

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Con. Res. 131. Concurrent resolution di- deportation back an entire year until recting the Architect of the Capitol to en- colleagues to support it. July 3 of 2010. grave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag f and the National Motto of ‘‘In God we trust’’ While I was thrilled to hear that Wal- ter’s deportation has been delayed and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a in the Capitol Visitor Center. previous order of the House, the gen- H. Con. Res. 135. Concurrent resolution di- he would be able to stay in the United recting the Architect of the Capitol to place States, this action alone is far from tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- a marker in Emancipation Hall in the Cap- enough. What will happen to Walter in nized for 5 minutes. itol Visitor Center which acknowledges the 2010 if we don’t pass comprehensive im- (Mr. POE addressed the House. His role that slave labor played in the construc- migration reform? What does it mean remarks will appear hereafter in the tion of the United States Capitol, and for for the hundreds of thousands of Wal- Extensions of Remarks.) other purposes. ters throughout the country who came f The message also announced that the to the United States as children, ex- WE NEED TO CUT TAXES Senate has passed bills of the following celled in school, played by the rules, titles in which the concurrence of the only to face deportation? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a House is requested: Despite meeting State residency re- previous order of the House, the gen- S. 1007. An act to amend title 28, United quirements, immigrant students in tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is States Code, to provide for a limited 6-month most States are charged out-of-state or recognized for 5 minutes. period for Federal judges to opt into the Ju- international tuition rates which effec- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- dicial Survivors’ Annuities System and begin tively render college inaccessible. er, the people of this country many contributing toward an annuity for their These kids, Mr. Speaker, are as Amer- spouse and dependent children upon their times get so frustrated because they death, and for other purposes. ican as anybody else, but for far too think that we here in Congress don’t S. 1289. An act to improve title 18 of the long they have had their dreams shat- hear them, we don’t listen to them. I United States Code. tered by an education system that ig- have a couple of letters here I would f nores their good grades and hard work. like to read into the RECORD—at least Educational opportunity is a right, part of them—so that my colleagues in SPECIAL ORDERS and something that we are all taught the House can get some flavor for what The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under that if you work hard in this country the people in mid-America are think- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and you don’t give up, you can achieve ing right now. uary 6, 2009, and under a previous order anything. But the doors to opportunity This letter is from a lady named of the House, the following Members have been shut for thousands of hard- Emmaline P. Henn in Huntington, Indi- will be recognized for 5 minutes each. working students who have been raised ana. And she says: ‘‘Dear Congressman f and educated in our country. Burton, it was great to hear you and Even though Walter was able to stay, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a speak with you at Huntington’s Lin- the U.S. Government deports thou- previous order of the House, the gentle- coln Day Dinner, but we want to stress sands of students just like Walter and woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) the things we said then. We do have will continue to do so until we pass the is recognized for 5 minutes. confidence in you’’—which I really ap- DREAM Act as part of comprehensive (Ms. WOOLSEY addressed the House. preciate. immigration reform. The DREAM Act Her remarks will appear hereafter in She says: ‘‘We are appalled by what will ensure that children who have the Extensions of Remarks.) is happening in Washington. Now in grown up in the United States and f our 80s, we have seen many administra- studied in American schools can re- tions; none has been as frightening as DREAM ACT AND IMMIGRATION main here and work and pay taxes and this one. In less than 6 months, Presi- REFORM live in our country. dent Obama and his team have drawn Under the American DREAM Act, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the U.S. Government deep into private qualified students would be eligible for previous order of the House, the gen- business. The government’s business is temporary legal immigration status tleman from Colorado (Mr. POLIS) is upon high school graduation that could governing, not business. recognized for 5 minutes. lead to permanent legal residency if ‘‘There is no doubt the President and Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, last week, they attend college or serve in the his team have taken us far on the road hundreds of thousands of people military. to socialism, so far that we fear there throughout the country, many of whom Students like Walter are our greatest may be no return. Their spending is were in Colorado, picked up their natural resource, and they should have out of this world, and it will not save phones and called Secretary of Home- access to higher education, the key to the economy. land Security Janet Napolitano to ask both individual success and our Na- ‘‘In the long run, bailouts don’t work. her to delay the deportation of a young tion’s economic growth and prosperity. The health care issue, the credit card man from Miami, Florida, Walter Lara. I recently had the opportunity to issue, the card check issue, and more, Let me tell you a little bit about visit an immigrant detention facility are taking us far from free enterprise Walter. Walter moved to the United in Aurora, Colorado. These are young and are causing many citizens to give States from Argentina when he was 3 people, people of all ages, who are up on self-reliance and responsibility years old, and he has never left. He has picked up. They might have broken the in favor of relying on the government. dedicated thousands of hours to serving speed limit, they might have a tail- There is little incentive for talented his community, tutoring children in light out on their car, they might sim- people to innovate, work hard, and cre- mathematics and computers. He stood ply have been loitering, and now, with ate business. What a terrible lesson. out in high school as an honor student taxpayer money, we are putting them ‘‘We pray you fight for this move- and graduated from Miami Dade Hon- up at $120 a day of our hard-earned ment. At the same time, we pray you ors College in 2007. But instead of fol- money rather than them being out will support keeping the United States lowing his dream and pursuing a prom- working and paying taxes to reduce our safe in every way you possibly can.’’ ising career in computer animation and deficit. You can hear the frustration in this Web design, Walter’s graduation gift Mr. Speaker, in this era of budget lady by the way her letter sounds. But was an imminent deportation order. deficit, putting Walter and people like then there is another one here from a

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7999 General Motors dealer in Wabash, Indi- did was said, we’re going to give people which drive American cars) handed down ana. And I will just read part of this some of their money back, we’re going their decree. We are now no longer to be a letter because I think it really—I want to cut their taxes. We’re going to cut part of the ‘‘New General Motors’’. We are no longer ‘‘good enough’’, even though we are a to put the whole thing in the RECORD, business taxes because if we do that, part of the faction that helped to support but I want to read part of it because it they will have more income and more them for years. Yesterday I listened to the tells you the frustration that small money to spend on expanding our econ- attorney representing auto dealers speak. He business people have in this country. omy to buy products, to produce new is the first person I have heard make any It is from David and Kay Dorais. And products. And he did that. sense in this mess. He asked, where are your she says: ‘‘My husband, David Dorais, elected representatives? Where are the elect- b 1445 and I are the owners and operators of ed officials that you donated to? Where are Dorais Chevrolet in Wabash, Indiana. And because of that, we had one of the elected officials that you voted for? He This business was started over 60 years the longest periods of economic expan- further added that these people never hesi- tated to ask for your help, but where are ago by my husband’s grandfather, Gus sion in this country’s history. You compare that to what we’re see- they now. The most important question Dorais. asked was, ‘‘Why are you allowing them to ‘‘Gus was the first All American in ing today where businesses are being turn their backs on you? football from Notre Dame University. driven out of business. This business These are the people that wanted your sup- He came to Wabash, Indiana, from De- has been there for 60 years, and they’re port to put them in their present position. It troit. He began a Chevrolet dealership going out of business because we’re is a position that is to help the people. operating under the philosophy of ‘give trying to solve the problems by letting Where are they and why are you not furious that they are turning their backs on you’’. It back to the community that has given government solve everything. Sixty- one percent of General Motors is going did give me reason to think. Politicians run so much to you.’ This is the philosophy on the premise of helping the people. Yet, we have strived to operate under. to be run by the unions now, and we’ve when you are actually needed, where are ‘‘We have always been extremely spent $57 billion bailing these compa- you? Has a political office simply become a loyal to General Motors and to our nies out when we could have done it place to sit and receive a check? Are cam- community. Small business is what the way Ronald Reagan did. paign promises simply empty words used to helped to build this great country of I want to end by just saying I feel become elected. During the last election it ours, and loyalty is what makes all of real frustration when I get these let- was all about the Middle Class, all about us successful. We have always given ters from my constituents, and I hope small business, it was all about keeping busi- ness alive, it was all about keeping people back whenever asked, often times with- my colleagues are paying attention and the people at the White House are pay- employed. What happened? Was it all simply out being asked. We have always paid political rhetoric, business as usual. taxes. We have always voted. We have ing attention, because instead of print- As previously stated, we are a small busi- always made contributions. We’ve al- ing more money and throwing more ness. We do believe in helping and giving ways participated in the programs that money and putting more government back. We believe in helping and supporting General Motors asked us to participate control in charge of everything, we those around us. We have even managed to in.’’ ought to be giving the American people keep doing this in these difficult economic And then they go on to say that they the right to have some of their money times. We are a small business in Wabash, back so they can expand this economy, Indiana that does give back in every way had an attorney that was talking to possible. We are a small business in which them about the way they’re being because government sure isn’t doing it. the owners do not take huge paychecks in treated by the government and by Gen- JUNE 3, 2008. order to give back to a community that we eral Motors, which is now controlled by Congressman DAN BURTON, are loyal to. We received the Small Business the government—Government Motors Rayburn House Office Building, Award because of our loyalty. It is our hope Washington, DC. now, no longer General Motors. And that this is not a word that has been forgot- DEAR CONGRESSMAN BURTON: My husband, ten in government. No, we are not as profit- they say: ‘‘We are now no longer to be David Dorais, and I are the owners and oper- a part of the ‘new General Motors.’ We able as we once were. Yet these are difficult ators of Dorais Chevrolet in Wabash, Indi- times and they will pass. Given the oppor- are no longer good enough, even ana. This business was started over 60 years tunity, we will again be profitable—even though we were part of the faction that ago by my husband’s grandfather, Gus more profitable than in the past. It is our helped to support them for years. Dorais. Gus Dorais was the first All Amer- hope that you will look at this Small Busi- ‘‘Yesterday I listened to an attorney ican in football from Notre Dame University. ness of the Year in Wabash, Indiana. Look at representing auto dealers speak. He is He came to Wabash, Indiana from Detroit. the contributions we make to the people who He began a Chevrolet dealership operating live here. It is our hope that you have not the first person I have heard make any under the philosophy of ‘‘give back to the sense in this mess. He asked, where are turned your back on us. community that has given so much to you’’. Sincerely, your elected representatives? Where This is the philosophy we have strived to op- DAVID and KAY DORAIS. are the elected officials that you do- erate under. We have always been extremely loyal to nated to? Where are the elected offi- MAY 27, 2009. General Motors and to our community. cials that you voted for? He further Representative DAN BURTON, added that these people never hesitated Small business is what helped to build this Rayburn House Office Building, to ask for your help, but where are great country of ours and loyalty is what Washington, DC. makes all of us successful. We have always DEAR CONGRESSMAN BURTON. It was great they now? The most important ques- given back whenever asked, often times tion asked was, why are you allowing to hear you and speak with you at Hunting- without being asked. We have always paid ton’s Lincoln Day Dinner, but we want to them to turn their backs on you?’’ taxes. We have always voted. We have always stress the things we said then. We do have And I would just like to say, if I were made contributions. We have always partici- confidence in you. talking to my colleagues in the House, pated in the programs that General Motors We are appalled by what is happening in my friends in the Senate, or if I were asked us to participate in. We have even par- Washington. Now in our eighties, we have talking to the President, I would say, ticipated in extra programs that General Mo- seen many administrations. None has been it’s time for us to pay attention to tors did not request, such as an advertise- as frightening as this one. In less than six these people. Instead of putting every- ment group. My husband served as an officer months President Obama and his team have in this group for years. We employ many thing under government control, in- drawn the U.S. Government deep into pri- people, who also help to keep our community vate business. The government’s business is stead of trying to bail out everything alive. We pay our employees a fair and hon- governing not business. by printing money that we don’t have, est wage and we provide insurance to them. There is no doubt the President and his we ought to be cutting taxes like they We feel we have done everything that an team have taken us far on the road to social- did under Ronald Reagan. American citizen should do. We have been ism, so far that we fear there may be no re- We cut taxes across the board when voted Small Business of the Year in our com- turn. Their spending is out of this world and we had terrible problems back in the munity, the only auto dealer to receive this it’s not what will save the economy. In the early eighties. We had 14 percent infla- award. long run bailouts don’t work. May 15th, 2009 we received a letter from The health care issue, the credit card tion, we had 12 percent unemploy- General Motors that stated they will not be issue, the card check issue and more are tak- ment—worse than we have right now, renewing our contract with them. Our Amer- ing us far from free enterprise, and are caus- and when Reagan came in, instead of ican Dream became our American Night- ing many citizens to give up self-reliance throwing money at everything what he mare. The Automotive Task Force (none of and responsibility in favor of relying on the

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Sincerely, since I have been elected to Congress, I So we’re getting bill after bill pre- EMMALINE P. HENN. buy into the government health care sented to the floor that nobody has had f insurance program that all Federal em- the opportunity to read. The public The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ployees can buy into. can’t read it. The Members of Congress previous order of the House, the gen- We hear from our President that ev- can’t read it. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. erybody in this country should have a We’ve had thousand-page bills, such public option, an option that they can as the nonstimulus bill that was pre- JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. JONES addressed the House. His buy into. Last night my good friend sented by the President and was intro- remarks will appear hereafter in the JOHN SHADEGG in a Special Order was duced in the dead of night, and we Extensions of Remarks.) talking about the draft of the bill that voted on it on this floor where no Energy and Commerce is going to be human being anywhere had had the op- f looking at next week. And during Mr. portunity to read that bill. No one, Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a SHADEGG’s discussion last night on this Speaker, had the opportunity to read previous order of the House, the gentle- floor, he said that the public health that bill. It was 1,100 pages. Our leader, woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- care option is not an option at all. And, Mr. BOEHNER, had that large stack of ognized for 5 minutes. in fact, the American people, if I could paper and dropped it on the floor. No (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. speak to them, Mr. Speaker, I would one had the opportunity to read that Her remarks will appear hereafter in ask them to look at what is being pro- bill. the Extensions of Remarks.) posed and how quickly this major pol- We don’t have a health care bill. I f icy change is being brought to the fore- have not seen it. No member of the En- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a front. ergy and Commerce Committee has previous order of the House, the gen- Next week on Tuesday, the Energy seen it on either side, Democrat or Re- tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is and Commerce Committee is going to publican, because it has not been pro- recognized for 5 minutes. start their process of looking at the duced. Though Tuesday morning (Mr. MORAN of Kansas addressed the health care reform bill. Tuesday they they’re going to start opening state- House. His remarks will appear here- are scheduled to have opening state- ments on that bill. after in the Extensions of Remarks.) ments by the members of the com- We here in Congress have not seen the bill. We here in Congress have no f mittee. Wednesday and Thursday way to evaluate the bill. We here in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a they’re going to have markup. And, Congress have no way to understand previous order of the House, the gen- Mr. Speaker, I don’t think the Amer- ican public quite understands that what the bill says in totality and how tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) is we can introduce amendments to the recognized for 5 minutes. term. It’s a term that we use, as you bill to make it better. Democrats and (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia addressed know, where the committee goes Republicans alike are being denied the House. His remarks will appear through a bill line by line, issue by their opportunity to allow amendments hereafter in the Extensions of Re- issue, section by section, and amend- to all these appropriations bills and to marks.) ments are offered, voted on, and are put in place in the final product. a lot of the authorization bills, such as f Well, the chairman of the Energy and the tax-and-cap bill, which is going to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Commerce Committee has decided to be a disaster economically for Amer- previous order of the House, the gen- not go through the regular order proc- ica. This process is blatantly unfair. tleman from Washington (Mr. ess of letting the Health Subcommittee It’s unfair to Democrats. It’s unfair to REICHERT) is recognized for 5 minutes. look at the bill. He wants the whole Republicans. But most of all, it’s un- (Mr. REICHERT addressed the House. committee to do so. Why? Well, it’s re- fair to the American people. The Amer- His remarks will appear hereafter in ported that the reason that he wants to ican people should demand better. the Extensions of Remarks.) do that is because he’s concerned about Our Speaker, when she came to office f the subcommittee’s taking too much in the prior Congress, said we’re going time and maybe not even passing out to have a new era of openness and hon- THE HEALTH CARE BILL’S PUBLIC this bill. esty, high ethics, transparency. Noth- OPTION WILL DENY THE AMER- The majority, Mr. Speaker, it seems ing could be further from the truth. ICAN PEOPLE CHOICES to me, is trying to force this down the That’s what went on in the last Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under throats of the American people in a gress and is particularly going on in the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- very expeditious manner. Why would this Congress. And we are having this uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Geor- they want to do that? Well, I think the health care reform bill being put to- gia (Mr. BROUN) is recognized for 60 American people, if they knew what gether by just a small handful of the minutes as the designee of the minor- was going on, Mr. Speaker, would un- committee leadership and the leader- ity leader. derstand that this major policy change ship of this House, Democrats. The Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, is being hastened through the legisla- medical doctors, health care profes- I came to talk about the health care tive process so that it can be put in sionals, at least on our side, aren’t problems here in America. I’m a med- place so that the American people even being consulted. We have, I’m not ical doctor. I have practiced medicine don’t have the light of day shed upon sure, 10 or 11 of us on our side. Not the for three-and-a-half decades. I’m an this bill so that the American people first one of us has been consulted about old-time general practitioner. I treat can say anything about it. what my patients and all of our pa- infants all the way to the elderly. My Over and over again, Mr. Speaker, in tients need in health care reform. patients are like family. They’re like this House with these appropriation We are being shut out of the process, friends. They are friends. They are bills, we have seen a change, an histor- and that’s not fair to the American family. And I’m very concerned about ical change, of how regular order is people, Mr. Speaker. The American where we are going as a Nation. carried out. Normally an appropria- people should demand more. They Certainly health care in this country tions bill is brought to the floor with should demand openness. They should has become extremely expensive. In an open rule. Both sides agree on demand transparency. fact, I myself, prior to being elected to amendments that are introduced. Both We’ve had resolutions where we Congress, being a small businessman, sides agree on time limits, and we can wanted to have at least 72 hours of could not afford a comprehensive go through a regular order. But the every bill being posted on the Internet

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We have about 8 mil- We are having a major change in the finest health care system in the lion people who make between $50,000 health care policy being shoved down world. and $70,000 a year who are uninsured. the throats of the American people, But, Mr. Speaker, if I could tell the And certainly for those, if there are Mr. Speaker. The American people people in America, if I was allowed to families, there are ways, very inexpen- need to rise up and say ‘‘no’’ to this through the rules of the House, I would sive ways to make sure affordable cloaked-in-darkness process, where tell them that that health care system health care is available to them. members of the public across this coun- that you’re enjoying today, the quality When I first heard—when I first came try should be able to take their reading of health care, the medications, the to D.C., I heard the argument of the glasses and put them on and read the treatments, the tests, surgeries, and all President’s plan, and it turns out, I bill, where Members of Congress should of the things that make us have the don’t think the President had a plan. be able to take their reading glasses highest quality of health care in the But the plan that was coming out of and put them on and look and see world, is going to be destroyed by this the House of Representatives is that we what’s being proposed by the majority. bill that’s going to be started through are going to have private health insur- The minority is being totally shut out the legislative process next week. ance and we are going to have a com- of this process. b 1500 petitive government-sponsored plan. Now, we do know some things that I have been joined in this hour by a And I said, What exactly is that sup- are in the bill. And the American peo- physician colleague from Tennessee, posed to do? And they told me, and I ple need to understand what the rami- said, Wait a minute. 16 years ago, we Dr. ROE, who has tremendous experi- fications of those things that are in the ence with TennCare in his home State did this plan in Tennessee. It was bill that we know about are all about. of Tennessee. I welcome him to join us called TennCare. We got a waiver from The first thing, we hear all the time today, and I ask the doctor, I yield to Medicaid, HHS, to provide health care by the majority, we heard it during the doctor to give us some insights for as many citizens in the State as we Special Orders, we’ve heard it during about TennCare and what it produced could. And as you know, Tennessee is the 1 minutes this morning, we hear it in Tennessee and about the cost and not a wealthy State. We have a much over and over again in all the debate quality and how things were affected lower than average per capita income and discussion going around here in the there and whatever the gentleman in the country. So it was a noble goal. House, about people need to have a wants to inform the Speaker. And it was the government, the man- public option. Well, the American peo- Dr. ROE, if you could speak to the aged care plans, put a very rich plan ple need to understand, Mr. Speaker, American people. I know you would together; in other words, it was very that that public option is going to deny like to speak to them, but you have to generous in benefits. them choices. It’s going to put a bu- speak to the Speaker and me. And what happened was almost 50 reaucrat, a Washington bureaucrat, be- I yield to the gentleman from Ten- percent, 45-plus percent of the people tween them and their doctor. And that nessee. who got on TennCare had private Washington bureaucrat is going to Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I thank the health insurance. And what we found, make their health care decisions for gentleman for yielding. and for them it was fine. I mean, they them about what tests they can have, Madam Speaker, I think when you had a plan that paid the coverage, paid what medicines they can have, whether are looking at health care, and I prac- to see a doctor. The problem with it they can have surgery or not. And what ticed medicine in the State of Ten- was it didn’t pay the cost. And when I it’s going to do is it’s going to shift nessee for over 30 years in an OB/GYN started asking, digging into this plan, I people, as Mr. SHADEGG was saying last practice, delivered a lot of babies. And said, How much of the cost of the pro- night, over the next 5 years off their I can tell you, having watched this viders—I am speaking of hospital out- employer-based health care insurance very complex system, it’s unfair to the patient surgery centers. What percent over to a single-party payer govern- American people. We are not talking of cost does this plan pay? It paid 60 ment insurance. about Democrats or Republicans. We percent. Medicare, another govern- We are told if people like their health are talking about the American people ment-run plan, pays about 90 percent of insurance, fine, keep it. And most here who are going to be affected, all costs. American people will say, yes, that’s 300 million of us are. So what happened was you had costs right, I like my American insurance And when we look at the issues out shifted to the private insurers. And policy that I have today. I don’t like there that we are dealing with, first of these private insurers—that would be the insurance companies. I don’t like all, there isn’t any American that the other businesses in Tennessee— the costs. But I’m satisfied with my in- doesn’t want to have quality, afford- their costs went up and up and up when surance. able health care for all of our citizens. they tried to buy health insurance. So But, Mr. Speaker, if I could speak to I don’t think any of us in this body, all more and more people were dumped each individual in America today, I’d 435 of us want that. It’s how do we get into the plan because businesses warn them that, Mr. and Mrs. America, there and how do we afford it when we couldn’t afford it. you’re not going to be able to keep do get there and not break the bank. How did the State of Tennessee han- your private insurance. You’re going to We have, if you read various publica- dle this? be forced into a government-run, so- tions, around 47 million people in Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I want to cialistic medicine health care system America who are uninsured. And of make that crystal clear. Businesses where some Washington bureaucrat is that 47 people who are uninsured, ap- could not afford to continue paying for going to tell you whether you can go to proximately 10 million, these are esti- the private insurance, and so people the hospital or not, whether you can mates, but are approximately 10 mil- went from private insurance, and they get an MRI or not, whether you can lion are illegal in this country. were being forced over to the govern- have the new treatments for cancer or Of the remaining 35 to 37 million, we ment plan; is that correct? hypertension or diabetes. It’s going to have about 12 to 14 million who cur- Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Exactly. They destroy the health care system that we rently qualify for plans that are out made a perfectly logical decision. It know today. there, SCHIP or Medicaid, but who are was cheaper to go into the subsidized We have the finest health care sys- not on it. So we need to find out who government plan than it was for busi- tem in the world. That’s the reason these individuals are and make those nesses that were struggling to survive people from Canada come to America assets available for them. anyway. to get their health care, even when About 9 million people make over And when you add this extra cost, they could buy the private health care $75,000 a year and choose not to buy they dropped that cost onto the public

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Care to Die for in Britain’’ by Ralph them made you sicker than high blood So our Governor, who is a Democrat Reiland, from February 6, 2005. I just pressure did. Today, over 50. Anti- in the State of Tennessee, and a Repub- want to read a couple of points that biotics, there was one type of lican legislature, they had to cut the Mr. Reiland makes in this article. cephalosporin antibiotic. Today, over rolls. You only have two choices: You He says, ‘‘Among women with breast 50. can either cut the rolls or you can ra- cancer, for example, there’s a 46 per- We have all of the new robotic sur- tion care. So I predict to you, Dr. cent chance of dying from it in Britain, geries, laparoscopic surgeries that I BROUN and Madam Speaker, that when versus a 25 percent chance in the was able to do and privileged to do in this public option comes out there, United States. ‘Britain has one of the this Nation and provide everyone. I was that it will be exactly like that. It will worst survival rates in the advanced at a business meeting not long ago, a be a very generous plan subsidized by world,’ writes Bartholomew, ‘and year or so ago, and they said the health the taxpayers and supported by that. America has the best.’ ’’ care system, certainly there are ex- And businesses, especially small busi- He is quoting an issue in the Spec- cesses, we need to do a better job of nesses first—the ones who provide most tator Magazine, the British magazine, managing the system. They said, You of the jobs in this country are small where James Bartholomew was talking need to run this like Southwest Air- businesses, and you want to make it about the British health care system. lines. I said—well, I was in Washington easier for them to provide the benefit, The point of that, and the American when I was told that. And I said, I will not more difficult—they will drop that. people, I hope, will understand as we tell you what we will do. We will go And over time, this will morph into a look at this, their single-payer sys- over to Reagan National and we will single-payer system. tem—now, in Great Britain, if you are pick a guy up who lives under the Now, some people, Madam Speaker, extremely wealthy, you have to be ex- bridge there, a homeless person, and we would say, Is that a bad idea or a good tremely wealthy, you can buy private will show up at Southwest Airlines. idea? I think some people would be health insurance. And we have seen a And I will go in my pocket, and I will happy with the single-payer system. I lot of those people who are extremely pull my credit card out and I will say, believe health care decisions should be wealthy actually come to the United here, I want to fly and the guy with me made between patients, their families, States for their health care. can fly, but the man that has no money and their doctors. And you don’t need a But unless you are extremely, ex- can’t. bureaucrat, no pun intended, injecting tremely wealthy and you are in that And in America, if we all three get in himself into this very important deci- single-payer system—and that’s where there and go back to George Wash- sion, in health care decisions. That’s we are headed, in my belief, in the ington University’s emergency room, what will happen. United States—you have almost a half day or night, 24 hours a day, 7 days a In this plan in England, they have a chance, and that’s in a 5-year survival week, regardless of your ability to pay, comparative effectiveness, as you well rate in Great Britain, of dying, where in America we will take care of you. know, called NICE. And what an acro- actually it’s less than 25 percent today Now is that the best way to do it, and nym for NICE, and let me explain that in America. I would argue it is not. And that’s what to the viewers out there. What happens I think you have quoted some statis- this debate should be about is how we in a public system where it’s funded by tics on breast cancer. Do you have better use those resources. a single payer—for instance, the tax- those at hand that you could give? Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Let’s make payer, in England the government—a Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I do. When I this perfectly clear for Madam Speaker board or committee is put together by began my medical practice, we had the and for the American public. You just the government to evaluate the out- same survival statistics that they did, made a statement that I want to focus comes of certain treatments. 50 percent 30 years ago. In stage 1 dis- upon. You say somebody could go to Well, they have, for instance, if they ease now in America now it’s as high as the emergency room, and it’s really an estimate in England that you are in 98 percent 5-year survival. So when the emergency room in the United States, your last 6 months of life—and a can- patient comes to us, Dr. BROUN and and they will get health care provided cer, for instance, a cancer treatment, Madam Speaker, and they say, Dr. ROE, to them; is that correct? they might invest as much as $22,000 in what are my chances of living? I am go Mr. ROE of Tennessee. That is cor- you, about what a used Honda would going to look at that patient, I am rect. be. going to look at her and say, It may be Mr. BROUN of Georgia. And there is Well, I don’t think the American peo- tough, you may have some down days, a Federal law actually called ple, I know the American people, I you probably will, but you are going to EMTALA, the Emergency Medical know the American people in my dis- make it. You are going to be okay. Treatment and Labor Act, that re- trict, Madam Speaker, in your District, And we can provide that kind of hope quires emergency rooms to evaluate are not ready to let the government de- in this country for our patients. I look and essentially treat everybody who cide that your life and your family’s at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hos- walks in the door, whether they can life is worth that. So that is sort of, in pital in Memphis where I was a medical pay or not, whether they are here le- a nutshell, where we were or are in student, and when I first went there, 80 gally or not or any other way; is that Tennessee dealing with this. percent of children died of childhood correct? There are a lot of other options out leukemias and cancers. Today, over 80 Mr. ROE of Tennessee. That is cor- there. I think these mandates for, in percent live. rect. this particular legislation which we I had one of the greatest evenings Mr. BROUN of Georgia. And then the haven’t seen other than just a synopsis this last Monday night of a young boy point I keep hearing, particularly from of it, we haven’t seen the full legisla- I had delivered 16 years ago, and 21⁄2 those on the other side that want this tion. And, of course, the devil is always years ago his mother called me and socialized medicine program, this in the details. said, Dr. ROE, I am afraid my son has Washington-based, Washington bureau- So I want to sit here and look at the cancer. And we were there for that 16th cratic administered health care sys- American people and tell them that the birthday to celebrate. He is cancer free, tem, that everybody needs access to Doctors Caucus, the conservatives in and that is a wonderful, wonderful health care. this House, I think both the Repub- thing to celebrate. And my joy goes But you just made a statement that licans and the Democrats, want to be out to that family and that commu- the American people need to under- sure that the patient and the doctor nity. The whole community celebrated. stand, and, Madam Speaker, I hope are making those very important And that’s the kinds of things we have that they will understand. Everybody

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Would you agree with that? many people on the other side, what is Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Yes. I know Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I would agree going to happen is that you’re going to that only you can show up at an emer- with that. I think the biggest problem have, because of the very poor reim- gency at any time, but the only hos- you have when you don’t have enough bursements rates, you’re going to have pital that I have had patients denied resources in the system to develop new hospitals fail; you’re going to have doc- care because of some bureaucratic medications and new technologies, new tors not take those patients on the snafu, they didn’t qualify, was a gov- treatments, new pieces of equipment, public plan. So that in itself is going to ernment hospital, the VA. I have never there’s no question that you freeze in take choices away. Plus, you’re going had a patient refused care that I have time where you are. to have a Washington bureaucrat tell- taken care of if I said this patient has I recall it wasn’t a day that I would ing the patient what medicines that to be in the hospital. Our problem is go to the operating room that I they can have. not the quality of the care; it’s figuring wouldn’t see somebody back in the sev- You mentioned, Dr. ROE, just a mo- out a system to best pay for it. That’s enties getting operated on for an ulcer, ment ago about all the cephalosporins, what we are dealing with here. And we bleeding ulcer. It’s almost unheard of one of the powerful antibiotics. When are not going to wrap this up and be now because of medical treatments and you and I came along—we were almost fair to the American people in 2 weeks. other endoscopic treatment. You have contemporaries in medical school, almost eliminated that very invasive b 1515 though you went to Tennessee and I surgery. We certainly don’t want this went to the Medical College of Geor- It’s too complicated. I was speaking to slow down. gia—we had antibiotics that were very with a friend of mine this Monday in One of the things that I think we limited. Kingsport, Tennessee, Dr. Jerry Miller, value in America—I know we do—is we We have got bacteria today—in fact, and he and I were in a very detailed value every human life. Every life has a patient that’s very close to me per- discussion about how complex when great value here. And that’s one of the sonally has pseudomonas pneumonia. you’re looking at home health care, ox- things that I’ve seen in my practice. When I went to medical school, that ygen infusion, devices, occupational Whether you are rich or you are poor, patient would have died within a mat- therapy, physical therapy. All of that you are valuable to the American peo- ter of weeks. She now has a PIC line. goes with increasing and improving the ple and to the health care system. And She’s gotten IV antibiotics over and quality of your life. That’s what we’re we’re going to take care of you. over again. That’s not going to be dealing with, an incredibly complex Dr. BROUN, Madam Speaker, one of available to her in this new public-op- system. And I don’t believe that the the things that’s an untold problem in tion plan, this government-run plan, government can best run this system. I the health care system is the avail- and she’s just going to die. She’s 85 think that the private sector is much ability of care—the accessibility of it, I years old. And she’s going to die. She’s more equipped to deal with new tech- should say. In the next 10 years, 50 per- had this pneumonia for about 6 months nologies. cent of our registered nurses are able now. And she’s still living. When I was I’ll give you an example. I think if we to retire. Fifty percent. We need a mil- in medical school, she would have died were waiting on the government to de- lion more nurses by 2016. That’s only 7 within a matter of days. velop a da Vinci robot, you wouldn’t be years from now. Life is precious. Some would say, having your da Vinci robotic surgery So we need to be encouraging young Well, she’s 85 years of age; we should right now. people to go into these very needed spe- just let her die. And that’s exactly We see radical prostatectomies for cialties in medicine and as physicians. what’s going on in Canada and Great prostate cancer that now are done in a We’re already behind the curve. In the Britain today. They don’t have the ap- couple of hours or less with very mini- next 10 years we will have more physi- preciation of life as we do in our soci- mal blood loss. I mean, before radical cians retiring or dying than we’re pro- ety, evidently. prostatectomies, it was several hun- ducing in this country. And the popu- Dr. ROE, a lot of people are going to dred cc’s of blood. Now it may be 75 or lation is growing and the baby boomers die. This program, government option a 100 cc’s. Minimal blood loss. Patients are going to need more care. And guess that’s being touted as being this pan- are leaving the hospital in a day or two what we’re doing? We’re living longer acea, the savior of allowing people to and resuming normal activities incred- than we’ve ever lived in the history of have quality health care at an afford- ibly fast. the world. able price, is going to kill people. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Would the So we have a multiprong problem. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Will the gen- gentleman yield? It’s not just that; it’s do we have ac- tleman yield? Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Yes. cess. Am I going to be able to find a Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Yes, sir. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I want to nurse and a doctor to take care of me. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I think, interject here just a moment. With the I yield to the gentleman. Madam Speaker, what we need to do is current technology we have on that Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Well, you’re look at the problem we’re faced with. radical prostatectomy, as we call it in exactly right, Dr. ROE. We have a crit- What are people concerned with? Well, medicine—taking the prostate out, all ical shortage today of medical care affordability. Certainly, we’ve got to the prostate out—in the past, when we personnel, nurses and doctors, as deal with this. did it with the nonrobotic surgery, the you’re saying. In fact, my alma mater, Number two is accessibility. We have chances of that gentleman having to the Medical College of Georgia in Au- talked about that somewhat. Thirdly, wear a condom catheter because they gusta, is starting to develop some sat- when we have a job, our health insur- cannot control the urine and they just ellite campuses to try to train more ance is tied to our job. So we’re con- have a constant leakage of urine out of physicians in the State of Georgia. cerned if I lose my employment, I lose their bladder was very high compared In fact, one is going to be opening my job. to today. within the next 2 years in Athens, Do you need an entire government Their chances, if they’re a young Georgia, where the University of Geor- takeover of medicine to address those man, of having impotence prior to gia is, near where I live. I live outside issues? No, you don’t. When you look that—in other words, they cannot per- of Athens in Watkinsville. at portability, that’s certainly one form sexually—was a pretty good But we still are going to be behind thing that I think can be done with chance that they were going to have even with this new training. But what very minimal government involve- problems with that. But with the I have seen, and I think Dr. ROE will ment.

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Let’s owns the health insurance, that will out of college or out of high school take someone who is in a small land- stop that portability problem because today, it’s very difficult for them in scaping business, who takes care of my the patient owns it; and if they leave this market to find a job. yard—I should be mowing it myself— one job and go to another, they take But guess what happens to them but who takes care of my yard. the insurance with them. That’s what when they graduate from East Ten- Why shouldn’t he be able to deduct as I’m talking about. We as Republicans nessee State University or the Univer- an individual employer—he’s just got are the Party of Know because we sity of Georgia, wherever, and there’s himself, is all he works for—why can’t know how to make insurance portable. no job available? They lose their health he deduct his health insurance just like We have numerous Members over on insurance coverage. Why not just leave General Motors does? I’ve never had our Republican side that are putting them on their parents’ plan until anyone yet explain to me. You could together proposals that the American they’re 25 years old? It wouldn’t cost help a tremendous number of people in people will never see. Why? Because the government a nickel. this country if we did that simple the leadership of this House will not Do you know how many people that thing. allow the American people to see my would cover, estimated, in this coun- I yield back. bill or your bill, Mr. SHADEGG’s bill, try? Seven million young people. And I Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Well, I thank Mr. RYAN’s bill, the Health Working know for all three of my children, when the gentleman for yielding. You’re ex- Group of the Republican conference. they got out of school, they all needed actly right. I hear the majority Mem- Bill after bill are being proposed to help with their health insurance cov- bers over and over again, many Mem- be introduced that will never see the erage. I had to go out and buy a private bers of the Democratic side talk about light of day. The American people health insurance plan, which was not the Republican Party as the Party of won’t see it, the Members of this House tax deductible. No, N-O, because we say ‘‘no’’ to this won’t see it, Members of Congress in ei- Another example I’ll give you is my- energy tax, ‘‘no’’—they’re going to ac- ther House won’t see those. Why? Be- self. Last year, when I worked in my cuse us of being the Party of No on this cause the leadership of this House is medical practice, I provided health health care reform bill that they’re forcing in a dictatorial manner their benefits. That was one of the benefits going to shove down our throats—down health care bill that’s going to destroy we have for our employees and for me. the American people’s throats, this so- the quality of health care. I retired from my medical practice to cialistic, Washington government- b 1530 run for Congress. The next day, my based, Washington bureaucratic-run health premiums went up 33 percent health care system. They’re going to Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I am going to because they were no longer deduct- accuse of us being the Party of No, N- make an impassioned plea to the Amer- ible. O. ican people. A week ago we saw a cap- That’s not expensive for the govern- But I submit that the Republican and-trade tax here that was brought ment to do. Simply allow individuals Party is the Party of Know, K-N-O-W, before this House, not thoroughly vet- out there who want to purchase their because just that one point, if we ted, a very, very important issue, and own private health insurance plan—if would make that one tax change, it not read. Let me say this again—and I you’re a farmer or small business per- would pull into the insurance pool pri- get angry when I think about this, son, let them deduct that exactly like vately administered, no cost to the something that affects every single GE does, or any other large business taxpayer, no cost to our children and American. Not one Congressman of the Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Will the gen- grandchildren. It would not increase 219 that voted for that ever read the tleman yield? the deficit. Bring in that one thing of a bill, and it will affect every American. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Yes. tax policy change and it would ensure I want to challenge this body right Mr. BROUN of Georgia. You made a on a private basis a lot of those people here and now not to bring a bill here in great point there. The vast majority of who are uninsured today. 2 weeks which no one has read, which employees in this country are employ- Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Would the affects the most precious decision, the ees of small businesses. The small busi- gentleman yield? care of you and your family and your nesses are having a hard time paying Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Yes, sir. children, and you haven’t even read it. these high premiums. And so if we Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I would argue The American people need to know could just have some tax changes to that would even do more than that, be- every dot and T in that bill before we allow deductibility for the individual cause it would do just the opposite of have the audacity to pass that bill on or for the small business, which is not what the public plan will do. What it to the U.S. Senate. in law today—it’s only the large busi- will do is, if you make that available I yield back. nesses that can deduct and not pay where the uninsured can afford it to Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Dr. ROE, I taxes on that benefit to their employ- this tax break, it will make less people agree with you wholeheartedly. The ees or the employee not have to pay uninsured and therefore less cost-shift- American people need to demand that tax on that benefit. It’s only applicable ing to the people who already have the bill be presented to the American to large businesses. health insurance. people so that they can understand Most people who are employed, most I would argue it would do exactly the how it’s going to affect them because of the uninsured in this country who opposite. I bet you if we try, it will it’s going to affect every single person. have a hard time affording it, most work immediately. There’s a lot of people who work for big small businesses who have a hard time The challenge we have in a down companies that say, Well, I’ve got good affording to pay for health insurance economy, there’s no question, is when insurance through my employer, and I for their employees are in that situa- people lose their job, they lose their like it. Well, they need to understand tion because it’s not deductible. And if health insurance. And it can’t be that they’re not going to be able to we made some tax changes to make it COBRA. As you all know, Bill Gates keep it because in 5 years, whether deductible for everybody for their can’t afford COBRA, it’s so expensive. they are in a big multinational cor- health premium, that in itself would We have to have a plan that is afford- poration that’s paying for their health take care of a lot of those people that able for people when they’re unem- insurance today, they’re going to be you were talking about earlier who are ployed. That’s a real challenge, there’s forced out of that into their single- not insured today? no question. payer government program where that Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Will the gen- I yield back. Washington bureaucrat is going to be tleman yield? Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I thank Dr. making their health care decisions. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Yes, sir. ROE for yielding back. In fact, I’m de- That’s the first thing. Secondly, it’s Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I would like veloping a bill in my office right now going to be extremely expensive for ev- to know the logic. I haven’t had any- that will give patients the ownership of erybody. Government intrusion into

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It’s totally unneeded legis- we see in the health care industry er it’s government-paid health insur- lation. So government intrusion into today, it’s going to stop all of that be- ance, such as Medicare, Medicaid or the health care system has created this cause of that cost effectiveness that SCHIP, or whether it’s private insur- mess of unaffordability, and the more the gentleman from Tennessee was ance. government intrusion we get into the talking about. I was practicing in a one-man office. health care system, the less affordable I will yield. I had three employees down in Amer- it’s going to be. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I think the icus, Georgia, and I had a small auto- I will yield. thing that I want the American people mated lab in my office. If a patient Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Just to am- to understand is that for 30-something came in to see me, a doctor, and they plify what you’ve said. Madam Speak- years I have had to look at patients, had a red sore throat, they might have er, years ago we had a test in our of- some who had health insurance and white patches on their throat, they fice, which we did about 10,000 of them some who we had to try to figure out, were running a fever, coughing, and a year. We contacted a local patholo- How do we get this patient care? And aching all over, maybe their nose is gist and said, We’d like to pay $10 for that is certainly a patient we want to running, maybe they’re coughing up this test; and they said, Well it’s find out. We’re the ones who go to the some stuff, I, as a physician, knew that $100,000 of income. We’ll be glad to. emergency room at 3 o’clock in the they may have a bacterial infection or Well, we couldn’t do that because— morning and treat a sick child or see a they may have a viral infection or they guess what—it was $5 less than what youngster who has a fractured arm or may even have allergies. An allergy Medicare paid. So we had to charge all whatever. We’re the ones who provide can actually show those same symptom of our patients $15 for this test. So that this and go out there along with the complexes. I was taught in medical one little office, that one test ended up other health care providers. We want a school not to abuse antibiotics because costing our patients another $50,000 in way for that system to flourish as effi- the overprescription of antibiotics one medical practice in little old John- ciently and as cost effectively as we causes a whole lot of problems for pa- son City, Tennessee. Now I’ve seen that can. And we can do this. We have solu- tients and causes a whole lot of in- already. You can amplify that across tions out there. The solution is not the creased cost. Well, Congress passed a the country, and you can imagine the government running your health care. bill called CLIA, the Clinical Labora- billions of dollars that are being wast- That will be a problem. It will be a tory Improvement Act, which basically ed because of a lack of competition in problem as far as innovation is con- shut down my small automated lab the health care system. cerned, as you’ve pointed out. It will be that had quality control. I wanted to I yield back. a problem as far as access is concerned. make sure that whenever I ran a test Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Well, I thank Access is already a major problem that that I had good, proper results. Well, the gentleman for bringing that test we have to address. Congress passed a bill, the Clinical up. It’s just a good example of how gov- I want to tell the American people— Laboratory Improvement Act, CLIA, ernment intrusion in the system cre- I want you to be engaged in this, learn that shut down my lab; and if a patient ates higher costs for everybody, wheth- about this. Call us. Tell us what you came in with a red sore throat, er it’s a privately insured plan that a think. One of the last patients that I coughing or aching all over, I would do patient has or whether it is the govern- saw in my practice was a 60-something- a CBC, a complete blood count, to find ment-insured plan that the patient has, year-old woman who worked, who out if they had a bacterial infection government involvement creates high- didn’t have health insurance. And quite and, thus, needed antibiotics or had a er costs. And we know, at least on our frankly, that is a problem. She is 60 viral infection and did not need the ex- side, that we have some solutions. We years old, just before Medicare. It’s pense or the exposure to those anti- can literally lower the cost of health something that can be dealt with, biotics. I charged $12 for that CBC. care if we change health care tax pol- though, without a complete takeover CLIA shut down my lab. I had to send icy and make it deductible for every- of the government health care system. patients over to the hospital. So they body, if we allowed the patients to The people had better pay attention. had to drive from an office over there. have some input into how health care These next 2 weeks will be the most It took an hour or two to do all the pa- decisions are made. In the plan that critical debate about health care that’s perwork to get into the hospital and I’m developing in our office, we have a occurred in the last 45 years. have their blood drawn. Then they’d plan that would make patients be in I yield back. come back to my office and sit and charge, whether they’re government Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I appreciate wait, frequently for several hours be- insured or not. We create a marked ex- it. I want to ask the gentleman this: fore I got the results of the test back. pansion of health savings accounts. We During my three and a half decades- But I was charging $12 for that test, need to have health savings accounts plus of practicing medicine, I know in CBC. It took 5 minutes to do. It is a for Medicare patients where the Medi- my own medical practice, and I know good quality control test, proper re- care patients and the Medicaid patients with colleagues that I’ve been associ- sults, $12, 5 minutes. The hospital control that health savings account. It ated with in Georgia, which is where I charged $75, and it took 2 to 3 hours. seems as if some in this body have de- practiced medicine, that all of us have You take that one test. It jumped from cided it’s a God-given right for people given away our services and not gotten $12 to $75 for one test. What does that to own health insurance. Maybe it is. I paid. I don’t resent that. I don’t regret do to costs for insurance across this don’t know. I don’t find it in the Con- that. It’s just part of what I did as a country? It markedly increases the stitution of the United States. And we family doctor. Now under Federal law cost of everybody’s insurance and haven’t had that until Medicare came if I was accepting Medicare as a pre- makes it less affordable for everybody. along and then Medicaid, where gov- ferred provider, if somebody were to HIPAA—let me bring another critter ernment intrusion in the health care come into my office to see me—I did a out. I call CLIA and HIPAA and all system really has created this boon- full-time house call practice. I still these things critters. I tell my con- doggle that we have today. But govern- practice medicine. I still see patients stituents in the 10th Congressional Dis- ment intrusion already is rationing when I go home today. So I am still trict of Georgia that if they see these care for my patients and yours. It’s al- practicing medicine. I am actively congressionally creative critters, ready causing problems for patients to practicing. But I don’t take Medicare HIPAA, CLIA and all those other acro- find providers that will accept their in- or Medicaid. I just see those patients nyms, that they’d better hold onto surance. It’s already causing the high and treat them. If they pay me, great. their wallets because it’s going to take cost. It’s already causing rationing of If they can’t, that’s great too. I don’t

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H8006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 care. I went to medical school to serve people. It is going to adversely affect ferred to homeland Security and Govern- people. I think you did the same thing, every single American. The American mental Affairs. Dr. ROE. But under current Federal people should stand up and say No, we f law, if I were a physician that was a want transparency. SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED preferred provider in the Medicare sys- Madam Speaker, if I could speak to tem, and I had a young man, young every individual across this country, I By unanimous consent, permission to woman who came into my office, was would tell the American people to get address the House, following the legis- working, trying to make ends meet, on the phone, e-mail, fax, or visit your lative program and any special orders had a health care problem, and they Congressman, your U.S. Senator, and heretofore entered, was granted to: (The following Members (at the re- just could not afford to pay my bill, lit- say, Let’s slow this process down. Let’s quest of Mr. POLIS) to revise and ex- erally under the laws of this country get it right. Let’s don’t hasten in this tend their remarks and include extra- today if I told them, ‘‘Don’t worry process of trying to force something neous material:) about it. Don’t worry about it. I will down the throats of the American peo- Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. treat you for free,’’ as I’ve done to lit- ple in the blackness of night where peo- Mr. POLIS, for 5 minutes, today. erally thousands of patients, given ple can’t see what’s going on. Let us Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. away hundreds of thousands of dollars see, as Americans, what you are pro- (The following Members (at the re- of my services over my career prac- posing, so we can look at the bill, so we quest of Mr. BURTON of Indiana) to re- ticing medicine. If I did that to one pa- can evaluate the bill, and so that vise and extend their remarks and in- tient in the Medicare system, if they everybody’s voice across this country clude extraneous material:) knew about it, they could fine me for can be heard. Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, every single Medicare claim I ever The former U.S. Senator Everett July 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17. made, ask for all that money back, and Dirksen once said that when he feels Mr. REICHERT, for 5 minutes, today. can put me in jail for seeing a patient the heat, he sees the light. Mr. JONES, for 5 minutes, July 17. for free. That’s inane. It’s absolutely The American people, Madam Speak- Mr. POE of Texas, for 5 minutes, July stupid. If we change how government er, need to put the heat on every single 17. insurance is provided and get the Medi- Member of Congress in the U.S. House f care, Medicaid, State Children’s Health and the U.S. Senate by calling, writing, Insurance Program, all the government faxing, e-mailing and visiting their of- SENATE BILLS REFERRED insurers so that the patients own the fices and say ‘‘no’’ to this process of Bills of the Senate of the following policy and the insurance is what it’s not allowing people to read the bill. titles were taken from the Speaker’s supposed to be, to help those people The American people need to demand table and, under the rule, referred as manage their finances, to help them that this health care policy be looked follows: manage their expenses for their health at and be available for the American S. 1107. An act to amend title 28, United care that they purchase, that they go people to evaluate and not be forced States Code, to provide for a limited 6-month see the doctor, go to the hospital, if we down their throats like it is being done period for Federal judges to opt into the Ju- could give them the ownership and give today. dicial Survivors’ Annuities System and begin them their rights to make those deci- Not only that, Madam Speaker, I in- contributing toward an annuity for their spouse and dependent children upon their sions, then doctors could see patients vite the American people to call their death, and for other purposes; to the Com- for free, if they needed to be. Doctors family and friends and ask them to do mittee on the Judiciary. could make those decisions; patients the same thing. We have to light a S. 1289. An act to improve title 18 of the could make those decisions; and that’s grass fire of grassroots support all United States Code; to the Committee on the what we want to do on our side. But across this country to slow this process Judiciary. those philosophies are never, ever down. Demand transparency. Demand f going to come to this floor because the fairness. Demand openness. We are not ADJOURNMENT leadership won’t allow it to happen. We getting that today, Madam Speaker. can literally lower—and I think by at We have to demand it. The only way Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam least a third to half of what the costs that is going to happen is if the Amer- Speaker, I move that the House do now are today for medicines, health insur- ican people will stand up and say ‘‘no’’ adjourn. ance, hospital bills, doctors’ bills, oxy- and tell their Member of Congress, par- The motion was agreed to; accord- gen, wheelchairs, all those things—we ticularly here in this House, between ingly (at 3 o’clock and 48 minutes can lower the cost of those things if now and next Wednesday, they need to p.m.), under its previous order, the the Republicans’ proposals could ever tell their Congressman to stop this House adjourned until Monday, July 13, see the light of day and be passed into process, allow fairness and allow trans- 2009, at 12:30 p.m., for morning-hour de- law. parency. bate. f b 1545 Let’s have reform that makes sense. Republicans want that. Democrats EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, I yield to the gentleman from Lou- want to have reform. But we don’t need ETC. isiana. to do something that is going to break Under clause 2 of Rule XXIV, execu- Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, I the system, destroy the quality of tive communications were taken from think one of the things that Dr. BROUN health care and be extremely expensive the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- brings out so eloquently is that it is a for everybody. We need to say ‘‘no.’’ true privilege to do what we have done, lows: to practice medicine and try to heal f 2574. A letter from the Director, Regu- the sick and take care of those folks. OMISSION FROM THE CONGRES- latory Management Division, Environmental That is what we want to do, to be able SIONAL RECORD OF FRIDAY, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to continue to provide those services cy’s final rule — Chlorantraniliprole; Pes- JUNE 19, 2009, AT PAGE H7082 ticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0770; where patients and doctors make those FRL-8413-6] received June 26, 2009, pursuant decisions, not the government. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on I yield back. SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Agriculture. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I thank the The SPEAKER announced her signa- 2575. A letter from the Director, Regu- gentleman for yielding. We have just a latory Management Division, Environmental ture to enrolled bills of the Senate of Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- moment or two. the following titles: Madam Speaker, if I can speak to the cy’s final rule — Triallate; Pesticide Toler- American public today, what I would S. 614. An Act to award a Congressional ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0386; FRL-8421-2] Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service received June 22, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. say to the American people is that Pilots (‘‘WASP’’). 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- starting next week the majority is S. 615. An Act to provide additional per- culture. going to force this health insurance re- sonnel authorities for the special Inspector 2576. A letter from the Secretary of the form down the throats of the American General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. Re- Navy, Department of Defense, transmitting

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8007 notification of both an Average Procurement the 2008 management report and statements for printing and reference to the proper Unit Cost (APUC) and a Program Acquisition on system of internal controls of the Federal calendar, as follows: Unit Cost (PAUC) breach for the enclosed Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, pursuant to Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- program, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2433(e)(1); to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on Over- sources. H.R. 860. A bill to reauthorize the the Committee on Armed Services. sight and Government Reform. Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for 2577. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- 2588. A letter from the Acting Deputy As- other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. partment of Homeland Security, transmit- sistant Administrator, Bureau for Legisla- 111–196). Referred to the Committee of the ting the Department’s final rule — Changes tive and Public Affairs, United States Agen- Whole House on the State of the Union. in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket cy for International Development, transmit- Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- ID: FEMA-2008-0020] received June 22, 2009, ting the Agency’s report on the amount of sources. H.R. 129. A bill to authorize the con- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- acquisitions made from entities that manu- veyance of certain National Forest System mittee on Financial Services. facture the articles, materials, or supplies lands in the Los Padres National Forest in 2578. A letter from the Assistant General outside the United States in Fiscal Year California; with an amendment (Rept. 111– Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- 2008; to the Committee on Oversight and 197). Referred to the Committee of the Whole ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- Government Reform. House on the State of the Union. ment’s final rule — Striving Readers — re- 2589. A letter from the Chief Financial Offi- Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- ceived June 25, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cer, Library of Congress, transmitting ac- sources. H.R. 1442. A bill to provide for the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education tivities of the United States Capitol Preser- sale of the Federal Government’s rever- and Labor. vation Fund for the six-month period which sionary interest in approximately 60 acres of 2579. A letter from the Director, Regu- ended on March 31, 2009, pursuant to 40 land in Salt Lake City, Utah, originally con- latory Management Division, Environmental U.S.C. 188a-3; to the Committee on House Ad- veyed to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Asso- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ministration. ciation under the Act of January 23, 1909; cy’s final rule — New York: Final Authoriza- 2590. A letter from the Acting Assistant with an amendment (Rept. 111–198). Referred tion of State Hazardous Waste Management Secretary, Land and Minerals Management, to the Committee of the Whole House on the Program Revision [EPA-R02-RCRA-2009-0346; Department of the Interior, transmitting the State of the union. FRL-8916-7] received June 26, 2009, pursuant Department’s final rule — Required Fees for Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mining Claims or Sites [LLWO3200000- sources. H.R. 409. A bill to provide for the Energy and Commerce. L1999000.PP0000] (RIN: 1004-AE09) received conveyance of certain Bureau of Land Man- 2580. A letter from the Director, Regu- June 24, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. agement land in the State of Nevada to the latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and for other Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Resources. purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 111–199). cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 2591. A letter from the Administrator, Of- Referred to the Committee of the Whole of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illi- fice of Policy Development and Research, House on the State of the union. nois; Oxides of Nitrogen Regulations, Phase ETA, Department of Labor, transmitting the Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- II [EPA-R05-OAR-2007-1131; FRL-8921-5] re- Department’s final rule — Temporary Em- sources. H.R. 509. A bill to reauthorize the ceived June 22, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ployment of H-2A Aliens in the United Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004; with 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and States (RIN: 1205-AB55) received June 19, an amendment (Rept. 111–200). Referred to Commerce. the Committee of the Whole House on the 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 2581. A letter from the Director, Regu- State of the Union. Committee on the Judiciary. latory Management Division, Environmental Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- 2592. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- sources. H.R. 2188. A bill to authorize the Legislative Affairs, Department of State, cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Secretary of the Interior, through the United transmitting report on the Secretary of of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ten- States Fish and Wildlife Service, to conduct State’s decision to designate an entity and nessee; Approval of Revisions to the Knox a Joint Venture Program to protect, restore, its aliases as a ‘‘foreign terrorist organiza- County Portion [EPA-R04-OAR-2008-0676- enhance, and manage migratory bird popu- 200820 (a); FRL-8903-6] received June 22, 2009, tion’’, pursuant to Section 219 of the Immi- lations, their habitats, and the ecosystems pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- gration and Nationality Act (INA), as they rely on, through voluntary actions on mittee on Energy and Commerce. amended (8 U.S.C. 1189); to the Committee on public and private lands, and for other pur- 2582. A letter from the Director, Regu- the Judiciary. poses; with an amendment (Rept. 111–201). 2593. A letter from the General Counsel, latory Management Division, Environmental Referred to the Committee of the Whole Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- National Credit Union Administration, House on the State of the Union. cy’s final rule — Protection of Stratospheric transmitting the Administration’s final rule Mr. SERRANO: Committee on Appropria- Ozone: Allocation of Essential Use Allow- — Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjust- tions. H.R. 3170. A bill making appropria- ances for Calendar Year 2009 [EPA-HQ-OAR- ment — received June 22, 2009, pursuant to 5 tions for financial services and general gov- 2008-0503; FRL-8922-7] received June 22, 2009, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the ernment for the fiscal year ending Sep- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Judiciary. tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes (Rept. mittee on Energy and Commerce. 2594. A letter from the Deputy, Regulations 111–202). Referred to the Committee of the 2583. A letter from the Director, Regu- and Security Standards, Department of Whole House on the State of the Union. latory Management Division, Environmental Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- partment’s final rule — False Statements f cy’s final rule — Regulations of Fuels and Regarding Security Background Checks PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS [Docket No.: TSA-2008-0011] (RIN: 1625-AA65) Fuel Additives: Modifications to Renewable Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Fuel Standard Program Requirements [EPA- received June 23, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. HQ-OAR-2005-0161; FRL-8922-6] received June 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Homeland bills and resolutions of the following 22, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Security. titles were introduced and severally re- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 2595. A letter from the Secretary of En- ferred, as follows: 2584. A letter from the Deputy Director, ergy, Department of Energy, transmitting By Mr. CHAFFETZ (for himself and Defense Security Cooperation Agency, De- the Department’s report to Congress con- Mr. LYNCH): partment of Defense, transmitting Trans- cerning the Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fab- H.R. 3167. A bill to allow mail carriers to mittal No. 09-31, pursuant to section 36(b)(1) rication Facility being constructed at the serve in temporary enumerator positions in of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, Department’s Savannah River Site near connection with the 2010 decennial census; to Transmittal No. 09-31; to the Committee on Aiken, South Carolina, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Foreign Affairs. 4306(A)(3); jointly to the Committees on ment Reform. 2585. A letter from the Acting Director, De- Armed Services and Energy and Commerce. By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, fense Security Cooperation Agency, Depart- 2596. A letter from the General Counsel, Of- Mr. WALDEN, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. POLIS, ment of Defense, transmitting Transmittal fice of Compliance, transmitting the Office’s Mr. ISSA, and Mr. MATHESON): No. 09-26, pursuant to the reporting require- biennial report entitled ‘‘Report on Occupa- H.R. 3168. A bill to provide for duty-free ments of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export tional Safety and Health Act Inspections’’ treatment of certain recreational perform- Control Act, as amended; to the Committee conducted during the 110th Congress and pur- ance outerwear, and for other purposes; to on Foreign Affairs. suant to the Congressional Accountability the Committee on Ways and Means, and in 2586. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair- Act of 1995; jointly to the Committees on addition to the Committee on Science and man, Delta Regional Authority, transmit- Education and Labor and House Administra- Technology, for a period to be subsequently ting in compliance with the Accountability tion. determined by the Speaker, in each case for for Tax Dollars Act of 2002 (ATDA), a copy of f consideration of such provisions as fall with- the Authority’s Audited Financial State- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- ments for FY 2008; to the Committee on REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC cerned. Oversight and Government Reform. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. SCALISE: 2587. A letter from the President, Federal Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of H.R. 3169. A bill to require the Secretary of Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, transmitting committees were delivered to the Clerk the Army to carry out a study to determine

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:53 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\H10JY9.REC H10JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H8008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 10, 2009 the most effective manner by which to carry H.R. 3177. A bill to promote the develop- By Mr. DREIER (for himself and Mr. out the Lake Pontchartrain flood control ment of practical fusion energy, and for KUCINICH): project, to authorize the Secretary of the other purposes; to the Committee on Science H. Res. 628. A resolution expressing the Army to construct a new pumping station at and Technology. sense of the House of Representatives that Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, and for By Ms. MARKEY of Colorado (for her- the United States should pursue the global other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- self, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. GRAYSON, elimination of obstacles to the proliferation portation and Infrastructure. Mr. PAUL, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of of technologies and services that science has By Mr. BACA: Florida, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. BRIGHT, proven are necessary to address the most H.R. 3171. A bill to help stabilize and re- and Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona): pressing environmental problems of our store the economy by providing for greater H.R. 3178. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- time; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. access to credit for the underbanked, the enue Code of 1986 to allow the expensing of By Mr. BLUMENAUER: unbanked, and consumers with low credit certain real property; to the Committee on H. Res. 629. A resolution recognizing the scores through the establishment of bridging Ways and Means. accomplishments of the U.S. General Serv- bank depository institutions, and for other By Mr. PAULSEN: ices Administration since its creation in 1949 purposes; to the Committee on Financial H.R. 3179. A bill to amend the Emergency for providing policy leadership and expertly Services, and in addition to the Committee Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to require managed space, products, services, and solu- on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- the Special Inspector General for the Trou- tions, at the best value, to enable Federal quently determined by the Speaker, in each bled Asset Relief Program to include the ef- employees to accomplish their missions; to case for consideration of such provisions as fect of the Troubled Asset Relief Program on the Committee on Oversight and Govern- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee small businesses in the oversight, audits, and ment Reform. concerned. reports provided by the Special Inspector By Mr. DELAHUNT (for himself, Mr. By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. General, and for other purposes; to the Com- MCGOVERN, Mr. MARKEY of Massachu- TANNER): mittee on Financial Services. H.R. 3172. A bill to amend title XVIII of the setts, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. FARR, Mr. By Mr. PERRIELLO: OBERSTAR, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. CON- Social Security Act to provide for advanced H.R. 3180. A bill to establish the National illness care management services for Medi- YERS, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. FILNER, Ms. Advisory Committee on Rural Education in care beneficiaries, and for other purposes; to SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. LEE of California, the Department of Education; to the Com- the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Ms. BALDWIN): mittee on Education and Labor. and in addition to the Committee on Ways H. Res. 630. A resolution condemning the By Mr. SABLAN (for himself, Mr. and Means, for a period to be subsequently June 28, 2009, coup d’etat in Honduras, call- BERCROMBIE, Ms. BORDALLO, Mrs. determined by the Speaker, in each case for A ing for the reinstatement of President Jose consideration of such provisions as fall with- CHRISTENSEN, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Manuel Zelaya Rosales, and for other pur- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Mr. FATTAH, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HARE, poses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. cerned. Ms. HIRONO, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. GEORGE By Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas (for By Mrs. BIGGERT (for herself, Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. PIERLUISI, himself, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. ED- OLIS COTT EHLERS, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mrs. Mr. P , Mr. S of Virginia, Ms. WARDS of Texas, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. ITUS OOLSEY U BONO MACK, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. T , Ms. W , and Mr. W ): OLSON, and Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jer- H.R. 3181. A bill to amend the Workforce SCHOCK, Mr. DENT, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. sey): Investment Act of 1998 to permit the estab- LANCE, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. SHIMKUS, H. Res. 631. A resolution congratulating lishment of Jobs Corps centers in territories Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. KIRK, Continental Airlines on its 75th Anniversary; of the United States; to the Committee on Mr. LEE of New York, and Mr. to the Committee on Science and Tech- Education and Labor. CULBERSON): nology. H.R. 3173. A bill to amend section 42 of title By Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself and By Mr. MELANCON: 18, United States Code, to prohibit the im- Mrs. EMERSON): H. Res. 632. A resolution congratulating H. Con. Res. 164. Concurrent resolution rec- portation and shipment of certain species of Jockey Calvin Borel for his victory at the ognizing the 40th anniversary of the Food carp; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 135th Kentucky Derby; to the Committee on and Nutrition Service of the Department of By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mrs. Oversight and Government Reform. Agriculture; to the Committee on Agri- MYRICK, Mr. HERGER, Mr. GARY G. By Mr. SIRES (for himself, Mr. CROW- culture. MILLER of California, Mr. POE of LEY, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. MILLER of By Mr. DELAHUNT (for himself and Texas, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. ROE of Ten- North Carolina, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. Mr. ROHRABACHER): nessee, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, CARNAHAN, Mr. MEEKS of New York, H. Res. 624. A resolution condemning all Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. Mr. COSTA, Mr. ELLISON, and Mr. violent repression by the Government of the MILLER of Florida, Mr. GINGREY of HARE): People’s Republic of China of peaceful Georgia, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, H. Res. 633. A resolution supporting the Uighur protests; to the Committee on For- Mr. HOEKSTRA, and Mr. SMITH of goals and ideals of the United Nations Office eign Affairs. Texas): on Sport for Development and Peace; to the By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS (for H.R. 3174. A bill to provide that only cer- Committee on Foreign Affairs. tain forms of identification of individuals herself, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, may be accepted by the Federal Government Mr. INSLEE, and Mr. REICHERT): f H. Res. 625. A resolution recognizing and and by financial institutions; to the Com- PRIVATE BILLS AND mittee on Oversight and Government Re- commending the 2009 National Veterans form, and in addition to the Committee on Wheelchair Games, to be held in Spokane, RESOLUTIONS Financial Services, for a period to be subse- Washington, July 13 through 18, 2009; to the Under clause 3 of rule XII, quently determined by the Speaker, in each Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. By Mr. DAVIS of Alabama: Mr. DUNCAN introduced a bill (H.R. 3182) case for consideration of such provisions as for the relief of Hotaru Nakama Ferschke; fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H. Res. 626. A resolution expressing the which was referred to the Committee on the concerned. sense of the House of Representatives that Judiciary. By Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Members of Congress who participate in the Florida: Federal Employees Health Benefits Program f H.R. 3175. A bill to direct the Secretary of (FEHBP) should be automatically enrolled in Agriculture to convey to Miami-Dade Coun- the public plan; to the Committee on House ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ty certain federally owned land in Florida, Administration, and in addition to the Com- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be and for other purposes; to the Committee on were added to public bills and resolu- Agriculture. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. ENGEL (for himself and Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- tions as follows: SULLIVAN): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 155: Mr. SMITH of Texas and Mrs. BONO H.R. 3176. A bill to amend title XIX of the committee concerned. Mack. Social Security Act to require Medicaid cov- By Mr. SMITH of Washington (for him- H.R. 156: Mr. GRIFFITH. erage of professional medical services of op- self, Mr. DICKS, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- H.R. 275: Mr. CARDOZA. tometrists; to the Committee on Energy and ington, Mr. REICHERT, Mrs. H.R. 276: Mr. MCCOTTER. Commerce. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. H.R. 442: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. By Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California MCDERMOTT, Mr. HASTINGS of Wash- H.R. 450: Mr. PRICE of Georgia and Mr. (for herself, Mr. INGLIS, Ms. BALDWIN, ington, and Mr. INSLEE): DEAL of Georgia. Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. H. Res. 627. A resolution honoring the cit- H.R. 481: Mr. WALZ. CAPUANO, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. izen-soldiers of the National Guard of the H.R. 621: Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, Ms. FOSTER, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. HOLT, Mr. State of Washington, including the 81st Bri- BALDWIN, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. CROW- HONDA, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. DANIEL E. gade Combat Team (Heavy) of the Wash- LEY, Mr. WEINER, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New LUNGREN of California, Mr. ington Army National Guard; to the Com- York, Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. MCNERNEY, and Mr. OLVER): mittee on Armed Services. CLARKE, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of

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Texas, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. H.R. 2017: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. ROGERS of H.R. 2349: Mr. DRIEHAUS. WATSON, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. Kentucky, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. THORNBERRY, H.R. 2363: Mr. HOLT, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. DELAURO, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. WATERS, Mr. CON- Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART ELLISON. YERS, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. KIND, Mr. of Florida, and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON H.R. 2378: Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. DEFAZIO, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. of Texas. H.R. 2448: Mr. HINCHEY. TAYLOR, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. H.R. 2057: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California H.R. 2518: Mr. INGLIS. PENCE, Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, Mr. and Mr. HINCHEY. H.R. 2542: Mr. MICA. DONNELLY of Indiana, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. H.R. 2060: Mr. OLVER. H.R. 2567: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of TANNER, Mr. BACA, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, H.R. 2067: Mr. MEEKS of New York. Texas. Mr. HELLER, Mr. TERRY, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. H.R. 2068: Mr. DENT. H.R. 2575: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2097: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. H.R. 2584: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and Mr. TEAGUE, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. SCHAUER, CHAFFETZ, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. POSEY, Mr. PITTS, Ms. GINNY H.R. 2605: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. MEEK of Florida, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LEWIS of BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mr. MICA, Mr. H.R. 2625: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Georgia, Mr. HODES, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. CLARKE, ENGEL, and Mr. INGLIS. H.R. 2626: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. WALZ, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE H.R. 622: Ms. KOSMAS and Mr. HASTINGS of H.R. 2632: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. ALTMIRE, Ms. Washington. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. COTT ERLMUTTER H.R. 678: Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. S of Georgia, Mr. P , Mr. CARNEY, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. LIN- H.R. 682: Mr. KUCINICH. BECERRA, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. COLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, and Mr. SMITH H.R. 734: Mr. FOSTER and Mr. CONYERS. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, of Texas. H.R. 897: Mr. PAULSEN and Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. SPEIER, H.R. 2697: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 932: Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. SESTAK, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. LARSEN of H.R. 2743: Mr. BARTON of Texas, Ms. ED- H.R. 936: Mr. RUSH. Washington, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. BISHOP of New WARDS of Maryland, Mr. MICA, Ms. BALDWIN, H.R. 950: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia and Mr. York, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. STU- Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. LANCE, Mr. SCHIFF, and SALAZAR. PAK, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1017: Mr. ROONEY. Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, H.R. 2746: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. H.R. 1024: Mr. INSLEE. Mr. ENGEL, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CLEAVER, and Mr. SCOTT of Geor- H.R. 1064: Mr. LEVIN. PETRI, Mr. PENCE, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. WAMP, gia. H.R. 1159: Mr. KING of New York. Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. H.R. 2770: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 1173: Mr. COBLE. HENSARLING, Mr. LINDER, Ms. GINNY BROWN- H.R. 2796: Mr. BARTON of Texas. H.R. 1177: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, WAITE of Florida, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. WA- H.R. 2811: Ms. HIRONO. Mr. MICHAUD, and Mr. BURTON of Indiana. TERS, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. PETERS, H.R. 2852: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 1179: Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, Mr. Mr. TONKO, Mr. HIMES, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. H.R. 2882: Ms. WOOLSEY and Mr. PASTOR of PRICE of North Carolina, and Mr. SCOTT of WEXLER, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- Arizona. Virginia. fornia, Ms. KILROY, Mr. MAFFEI, Ms. SUTTON, H.R. 2910: Mr. PETRI. H.R. 1197: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana, Ms. MOORE of Wis- H.R. 2920: Mr. DICKS and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 1207: Mr. MELANCON, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. consin, Ms. KOSMAS, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. TIM H.R. 2963: Mr. NYE, Mr. BACA, Mr. DAVIS of BISHOP of New York, and Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Ms. TSONGAS, Mrs. Tennessee, and Mr. MILLER of North Caro- BALART of Florida. HALVORSON, Ms. TITUS, Mrs. MCCARTHY of lina. H.R. 1215: Mr. MORAN of Virginia and Mr. New York, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. H.R. 2969: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. JACKSON of Illinois. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. POLIS, Mr. H.R. 2982: Mr. BARTLETT. H.R. 1255: Mr. ALEXANDER and Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. H.R. 3001: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. NEUGEBAUER. SIMPSON, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. NUNES, H.R. 3006: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 1283: Ms. WATERS, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. MICA, Mr. H.R. 3012: Mr. KENNEDY and Mrs. MOLLOHAN, and Mr. CLYBURN. CASTLE, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. AKIN, CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 1293: Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. FORBES, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. WHITFIELD, H.R. 3015: Mr. CULBERSON. H.R. 1339: Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. JONES, Mr. H.R. 3017: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona and Mr. H.R. 1347: Mr. HOLT. FORTENBERRY, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. SCALISE, BISHOP of New York. H.R. 1361: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. COLE, Mr. JOHN- H.R. 3040: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. and Mr. KUCINICH. SON of Illinois, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. H.R. 3042: Mr. NADLER of New York and Mr. H.R. 1389: Mr. KING of New York. DELAHUNT, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. GINGREY of FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 1392: Ms. ESHOO. Georgia, Mr. KIND, Mr. DENT, Ms. GIFFORDS, H.R. 3044: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1428: Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. SCHAUER, and Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. BURTON of In- DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. MCCAR- Mr. GRIFFITH. diana, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. CARTER, Mr. THY of California, and Mr. GERLACH. H.R. 1454: Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 3047: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Mr. H.R. 1458: Mr. COHEN and Mr. RUSH. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1485: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. TURNER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. H.R. 3109: Mr. FILNER, Mr. ORTIZ, and Mr. H.R. 1547: Mr. DAVIS of Alabama and Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. SHADEGG, Ms. FOXX, Mr. REYES. CARNEY. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. WESTMORELAND, H.R. 1548: Mr. REHBERG, and Mr. HIMES. Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. H.R. 3119: Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- H.R. 1549: Mr. POLIS and Mr. KENNEDY. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. GEORGE fornia. H.R. 1557: Mr. PITTS and Mr. GERLACH. MILLER of California, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. H.R. 3141: Ms. FALLIN. H.R. 1612: Mr. DICKS, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- REICHERT, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mrs. BIGGERT, H.R. 3147: Mr. CARNAHAN. ida, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. MILLER of North Caro- Mr. ROSKAM, Mrs. LUMMIS, and Mr. OLSON. H. Con. Res. 16: Mr. FLEMING. lina, and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 2102: Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. CLAY, and H. Con. Res. 87: Mr. OLVER and Mr. POE of H.R. 1616: Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. LANGEVIN. Texas. and Mr. WELCH. H.R. 2105: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. H. Con. Res. 121: Mr. DEAL of Georgia. H.R. 2106: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. H.R. 1618: Mr. FARR, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. H. Con. Res. 144: Mr. PRICE of North Caro- H.R. 2119: Mr. WOLF. GALLEGLY, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. AKIN. lina, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, H.R. 2139: Mr. YARMUTH. H.R. 1633: Mr. REHBERG. Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. TEAGUE, Mr. MCNERNEY, H.R. 2160: Mr. WU. Mr. NADLER of New York, Mr. TIBERI, Ms. H.R. 1643: Mr. ORTIZ. H.R. 2178: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. MEEKS of New PINGREE of Maine, and Mr. ABERCROMBIE. H.R. 1677: Mr. MARSHALL. York, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. PAUL, H.R. 1678: Mr. MICHAUD. H. Con. Res. 156: Mr. BERMAN. and Ms. CLARKE. H. Con. Res. 163: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. H.R. 1682: Mr. GERLACH. H.R. 2194: Mr. NUNES, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. FILNER, and H.R. 1708: Mr. HALL of New York. COURTNEY, Mr. POSEY, Mrs. EMERSON, Ms. RADY Mr. KANJORSKI. H.R. 1744: Mr. B of Pennsylvania, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. SHIMKUS, ARE ORBES HUSTER H. Res. 93: Mr. MINNICK and Ms. LORETTA H , Mr. F , and.Mr. S . Mr. LINDER, Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, H.R. 1751: Mr. DELAHUNT. SANCHEZ of California. Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, and Ms. KOSMAS. H. Res. 175: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 1800: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 2227: Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. H. Res. 402: Mr. FORTENBERRY. H.R. 1826: Mrs. MALONEY. H.R. 2246: Mr. BOOZMAN. H.R. 1835: Mr. CARTER. H.R. 2254: Mr. SALAZAR and Mrs. EMERSON. H. Res. 409: Mrs. MYRICK. H.R. 1868: Mr. SHADEGG. H.R. 2271: Mr. WU. H. Res. 433: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 1870: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 2287: Mr. GOODLATTE. H. Res. 441: Mr. REYES, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H.R. 1881: Mr. COSTELLO. H.R. 2296: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. TONKO, Ms. FOXX, and Mr. H.R. 1894: Mr. KISSELL. COFFMAN of Colorado, and Mr. GUTHRIE. LATHAM. H.R. 1981: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 2314: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H. Res. 487: Mr. DINGELL, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. H.R. 2000: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 2324: Mr. STARK, Mr. NADLER of New MCCAUL, Mr. CAMP, Mr. CONYERS, and Mrs. SCHOCK, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. York, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Ms. MCCOLLUM, and MILLER of Michigan. TIERNEY, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. FARR. Mr. ACKERMAN. H. Res. 496: Mr. GALLEGLY.

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H. Res. 531: Mr. KIRK. H. Res. 561: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. H. Res. 590: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. ARCURI, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. KING of New H. Res. 613: Mr. WOLF, Mr. LARSON of Con- H. Res. 555: Ms. HARMAN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. York, Mrs. HALVORSON, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. necticut, and Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. TONKO, Ms. H. Res. 615: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. ROSS, Mr. CROWLEY, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. LEE of New York, MILLER of Florida, and Mr. CANTOR. Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, Mr. and Mr. HIMES. H. Res. 619: Mr. HOEKSTRA. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. H. Res. 562: Mr. DENT, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. MANZULLO, TOWNS, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. LEE of New York, f Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Ms. Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. WEINER, Mr. SHERMAN, HIGGINS, Mr. TONKO, Mrs. HALVORSON, Mr. DISCHARGE PETITIONS— Mr. COSTA, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. POMEROY, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, and ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS LEE of California, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. SCOTT of Mr. HIMES. Georgia, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. SNY- H. Res. 563: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. The following Members added their DER, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. WATSON, Mr. TANNER, ARCURI, Mr. LEE of New York, Mr. ACKER- names to the following discharge peti- Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. INSLEE, Ms. WOOLSEY, MAN, Mr. KING of New York, Mrs. tion: Mr. WEXLER, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. HALVORSON, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. PRICE of Petition 3 by Mr. LaTOURETTE on House MORAN of Virginia, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of North Carolina, Mr. TONKO, Ms. WASSERMAN Resolution 359: Tim Murphy, Ed Whitfield, California, Mr. INGLIS, Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. SCHULTZ, and Mr. HIMES. H. Res. 574: Mr. GRIJALVA and Ms. JACKSON- Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Lamar Smith, Na- PASCRELL. LEE of Texas. than Deal, Roy Blunt, Michele Bachmann, H. Res. 558: Mr. HONDA. H. Res. 577: Mr. RADANOVICH and Mr. HILL. Mark E. Souder, and Michael N. Castle.

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Vol. 155 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009 No. 103 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was Mr. MERKLEY thereupon assumed Do they buy them new school supplies called to order by the Honorable JEFF the chair as Acting President pro tem- or do they buy them clothes? Do they MERKLEY, a Senator from the State of pore. buy some extra groceries for the family Oregon. f or are they going to be able to take them to the doctor? As I say, do they RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY PRAYER get them new clothes when they grow LEADER The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- out of their old ones or do they get the fered the following prayer: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- treatment they need to stay healthy or Let us pray. pore. The majority leader is recog- even to get healthy? Far too many Help us, O Lord, to run when we can, nized. hard-working Americans have to make to walk when we ought, and to wait f a choice when their doctor gives them when we must. SCHEDULE a prescription for chronic illness, or Today, give wisdom to our law- what insurance companies like to call Mr. REID. Mr. President, following makers. May they leave undone that a preexisting condition. Do they get leader remarks, there will be a period for which they are not ready as they that medicine or do they add that little for the transaction of morning busi- open their minds to discern Your will. piece of paper to a top of a mounting ness. Senators will be allowed to speak Lord, help them to not pray for tasks pile of bills they cannot afford to pay? for up to 10 minutes each. There will be fitted for their strength but for What about small businesses, those no rollcall votes during today’s session strength which fits them for their entrepreneurs in big cities and small of the Senate. tasks. Conform their lives more and towns that innovate, invent, and fuel more to Your likeness. Continue to lift f our economy? They do have a choice to the light of Your countenance upon HEALTH CARE make. Do they hire new employees? Do them and fill them with Your peace. Mr. REID. Mr. President, many they lay off more hard-working Ameri- We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen. Americans are fortunate to have health cans or do they just simply cancel f insurance to help them pay for their their health insurance for their em- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE prescriptions, treatments, or even doc- ployees because it is too expensive? Businessmen and businesswomen do The Honorable JEFF MERKLEY led the tor visits. Like any kind of insurance, not have a lack of insurance because Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: we hope we never have to use it, but it is comforting to know it is there. But they are cheap or they do not care I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the about their employees, they do not United States of America, and to the Repub- what happens if the system designed to lic for which it stands, one nation under God, give us that sense of security and sta- have health insurance because they indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. bility is not itself secure or stable? cannot afford it. It is too expensive. Taking your child to the doctor, fill- f Where does one turn when that cer- tainty is taken away? That is the fear ing a prescription, and giving your APPOINTMENT OF ACTING too many middle-class families in workers health insurance should not PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE America have. They see the jobs have to be choices. They should not The PRESIDING OFFICER. The around them disappear. For some, one end in question marks. That is exactly clerk will please read a communication of those jobs may be their own job. why we are working to bring stability to the Senate from the President pro They see their paychecks get smaller, and security back to health care. tempore (Mr. BYRD). or they struggle each week because Health care reform means making sure The bill clerk read the following let- that paycheck simply does not go far every American can afford access and ter: enough. They may have insurance care. Reform means making sure that U.S. SENATE, today, but they don’t know if they will if you lose your job, your health care PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, be able to say the same tomorrow. will not go with the job you have lost. Washington, DC, July 10, 2009. Too many families in the greatest It means if you change jobs, your To the Senate: country and the largest economy in the health care stays with you. Reforming Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, world, by far, live just one illness or health care means that if your mother of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby one accident or one pink slip away had breast cancer or you had minor appoint the Honorable JEFF MERKLEY, a Sen- ator from the State of Oregon, to perform from losing that sense of security— surgery last year or your kid gets al- the duties of the Chair. their health insurance. lergies every spring, your insurance ROBERT C. BYRD, Far too many families have to make company cannot say: I am sorry, you President pro tempore. a decision when their children get sick: are just too much of a risk for us to

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The Presiding Officer represents the on his bill last week by hiding the real Senator PATTY MURRAY of Wash- State of Oregon. There is extremely cost of the bill. A few weeks ago, the ington told a story. I was at an event high unemployment in Oregon, higher preliminary cost was over $1 trillion. with her yesterday. She got up yester- than in Nevada, and we are over 11 per- Now it is at $900 billion—same bill, just day morning to find in the Washington cent. In 1 month, we went from 10.4 different numbers. On the one hand, we press an insurance company that in- percent to 11.3 percent unemployment. are told reform is urgent and, at the sures 135,000 Washingtonians will have So the people losing their jobs, losing same time, they don’t implement the a 17.5-percent increase immediately in their health care in Oregon and Nevada bill for 4 years; conveniently, after the their health insurance premiums. That and all the rest of the States are not next Presidential election. Then they is an average. Some are higher, some partisans. They want something done will tax employers with a job-killing are lower. Reform means the premiums to restore their jobs, to get them new employer health mandate, collect $52 you pay every month will not go up jobs, and to give them health insur- billion from small employers, the en- just because your insurance company ance, if they do not have it, and make gine that will take us out of our reces- feels like it. It means keeping costs sure it is not taken away from them. sion. Nobody disagrees about the role stable so the price of staying healthy I reach out to my Republican col- of small business in our economy. Then does not fluctuate like a gallon of gas. leagues to join with us in this neces- this latest proposal hides the cost of It not only means making sure you can sity of doing something about health the additional hundreds of billions of keep going to your family doctor or care. This is not something we are dollars of Medicaid expansion. keep your health care plan if you like looking for work to do. We are doing it The State of California is offering it but also that you can afford to do so. because it is absolutely essential. IOUs to pay their bills. They have a $26 No one can predict when the next ac- Right now, I repeat, one-sixth of every billion deficit. We are going to increase cident might come, when one might get dollar spent goes to health care in Medicaid’s burden on the States to the laid off. We don’t know when we will America. If we do not change this, in tune, in the case of California, of sev- get sick or when one of our loved ones just a few years it will be 35 cents of eral more billion dollars. How are they will get sick. But we can put people in every dollar. We cannot sustain that. going to pay for it? It is an impossible control of their own health care. Mr. President, it is my understanding task. A doctor’s first job when someone you are going to open morning busi- I am told that is not about the cost, comes into the emergency room is to ness. but it is about the cost. Just as the stabilize the patient. When it comes to stimulus package was about the cost, addressing the emergency care in our f just as the continued bailout of indus- health system, our job is to do the RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME tries such as the automotive industry, same—stabilize it. We have to cure the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- banks, financial institutions and any- uncertainty in health care. We must fix pore. Under the previous order, leader- body who is ‘‘too big to fail,’’ when our broken health care system so that ship time is reserved. small business people all over America when you open your medicine cabinet, are closing their doors because they you can be certain the prescription you f are too small to save. need to get better will be there. When MORNING BUSINESS For the first 9 months, the deficit is you open your wallet, you should be $1.1 trillion. That is $800 billion greater certain you can afford to go to the doc- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- than the deficit recorded last year. The tor. And when you open that small pore. Under the previous order, there American people have a right to know business in your hometown, you can be will now be a period for the transaction what this health care bill will cost, certain you can hire employees to grow of morning business, with Senators what it will cost now and what it will your company, put your ideas into mo- permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes cost our grandchildren. tion, realize your American dream, and each. The Washington Post today tells us have your employees covered with Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest how not to reform health care, in op- health insurance. the absence of a quorum. posing the government insurance The status quo is ruining our coun- The bill clerk proceeded to call the President Obama now says is so crit- try’s financial stability. Right now, roll. ical. According to today’s Washington one-sixth of every dollar spent in Mr. MCCAIN. I ask unanimous con- Post: America goes for health care. If we do sent that the order for the quorum call . . . it would be tragic if this issue were to not change this, by the year 2020—that be rescinded. drag down health reform or make it impos- is a little over 10 years away—it will be The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- sible to secure Republican votes. Restruc- 35 cents of every dollar spent will be on pore. Without objection, it is so or- turing the health-care system is risky health care. It will bankrupt our coun- dered. enough that Democrats would be wise not to try to accomplish it entirely on their own. try. We must change this. f I ask my Republican colleagues: I certainly hope my friends on the Let’s not make this a partisan issue. HEALTH CARE REFORM other side of the aisle pay attention to Let’s work together. That is why I so Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I wish to that comment. It has turned into a appreciated a number of valiant Repub- note, in the context of my remarks, the partisan effort, and it is too bad. licans on the Finance Committee announcement yesterday that the def- From today’s Wall Street Journal, working together to try to come up icit for the first 9 months of this year ‘‘Democrats Hoodwinked the Health with a health care plan that can be is now $1.1 trillion, headed for, at the Lobby. Americans’s health-care CEOs supported by Democrats and Repub- end of this year, $1.8 trillion, perhaps are being taken for a ride by Congress licans in the Senate. We can do it the highest percentage of GDP in the and their own lobbyists.’’ It is a very interesting article by alone. Democrats can do it alone. We history of this country outside of war- Kimberly Strassel. do not want to do it alone because it time. We are now in the process of add- would be under something we call rec- ing amendment after amendment in The industry’s calculation is that by cut- ting deals, it can set the terms of its con- onciliation, and it changes the rules. the HELP Committee without any idea tributions to ‘‘reform’’ and even wangle up- And instead of being able to do a large of the cost. As one of my colleagues sides. The insurers came first, promising to amount of health care, we are only who proposed a massive expansion of squeeze $2 trillion in costs out of the system. going to be able to do a little health women’s health care yesterday said in Democrats are letting Ms. Ignagni believe

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Finally, $7 million represents . . . came along pledging that drug makers laying another trillion or two of debt how much money PhRMA spent in the would cough up $80 billion to narrow a gap in on the American people, in addition to first 3 months of 2009 to lobby Con- Medicare drug coverage. He’s been led to think that Washington will forgo its plans to the $1.8 trillion deficit we have already gress; $7 million to lobby Congress in allow drug reimportation or give him a hand amassed this year. the first 3 months of this year. That is on generics. Again, I urge colleagues and the ad- before we started the most intense part The word is that the administration ministration to sit down in true nego- of working on this bill. is now saying drug reimportation is tiations, in bipartisan fashion to- I encourage colleagues on both sides not important, in exchange for this gether, and maybe we can solve this of the aisle to keep all of these num- deal with Mr. Tauzin. How unsavory is issue. We all know the quality of bers in mind as we go through the de- that. Drug reimportation will save the health care in America is the highest bate this week and next week—the American people $50 billion a year. It is in the world. But the costs of health numbers of patients who depend on a fact. PhRMA, the large prescription care in America and the inflation asso- these drugs, the cost to the patients drug lobby—a very powerful one here ciated with it are something we must one by one by one for each of these in our Nation’s capital—in return for address so that health care is afford- drugs, the amount of money the drug saying they will save $80 billion, the able and available to all Americans. companies, the biologic companies administration in return will give up I yield the floor and suggest the ab- have made on these drugs, and the their support for what would save the sence of a quorum. amount of money they are spending The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- American people $50 billion, when the lobbying Congress to have their way on pore. The clerk will call the roll. $80 billion they are talking about is these issues. The bill clerk proceeded to call the purely illusory, to say the least. Countless Americans cannot afford roll. The Wall Street Journal article goes expensive brandname drugs, known as Mr. BROWN. I ask unanimous con- on to say: biologics. These drugs provide promise sent that the order for the quorum call Democrats have complemented their smil- and hope—and we are very indebted to be rescinded. these companies for developing these ing encouragements with behind-the-scene The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- threats. After retaking the House in 2006, the drugs; they clearly save lives—these party made clear that companies that did pore. Without objection, it is so or- drugs provide promise and hope to not hire Democratic lobbyists would not get dered. those suffering from devastating dis- a hearing in Washington. The ruling party is f eases and chronic illnesses, including now seeing the fruits of its bullying. These cancer, Parkinson’s, diabetes, Alz- days a meeting of health-care lobbyists is BIOLOGICS better described as a reunion of Senate fi- Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, this heimer’s, and MS. nance Chairman Max Baucus’s former aides. week Congress is deciding whether to For example, annual treatment for Health-care lobbying has been turned on its broaden access to affordable generic breast cancer with the biologic drug head: The new cabal of Democratic lobbyists drugs for millions of Americans. As we Herceptin costs $48,000 a year. The an- does not exist to protect the industry from nual treatment for rheumatoid arthri- Congress. It exists to present Democratic ul- all argue our points, it is important to remember what this issue is all about. tis with Remicade, as I said, costs ap- timatums to business. proximately $20,000 a year. These drugs When Senate Republicans last month Broadening access to generic drugs is hosted a meeting to discuss reform ideas, Mr. not about Republicans or Democrats. It are simply too expensive for so many BAUCUS’s office called in a block of these is not even about the drug companies, people to afford. Democratic lobbyists to deliver a message. the biologic makers, or the other phar- The average household income in ‘‘They said, ’Republicans are having this maceutical companies. It is about men Ohio for 2007 was $46,597. For the pa- meeting and you need to let all of your cli- and women in my State and the State tient who cannot afford a treatment, it ents know if they have someone there, that of the Presiding Officer and around the does not matter if it is a breakthrough will be viewed as a hostile act,’’ reported one and it does not matter if it is life- attendee to the Baucus caucus. country. Broadening access to generic saving, he or she simply cannot afford Interesting. drugs is about the 192,370 new cases of breast cancer that will be diagnosed in it. All these actions—the White House meet- American women this year, and the There is currently—to put this in ings, the strung-out negotiations, the muz- context—no FDA approval process for zling—have been taken with one aim: To buy $48,000 average annually is what it will silence. President Barack Obama is com- cost to treat their disease with the bio- biogenerics, biologic generic equiva- mitted to a public option. Liberal Democrats logic drug Herceptin, $48,000 annually. lents, comparable to the process that intend to make the private sector fund their This is about the 1.3 million adults af- enables generic drugs to compete plans. They figure by the time they drop a fected by rheumatoid arthritis each against their brandname counterparts. bill that contains odius elements, it’ll be too year and the $2,000 average annually it We all have seen the money you can late for any industry player—big or small— cost to treat their difficult disease save when you go to your doctor for a to cut a Harry & Louise ad. typical drug that has a generic sub- Industry players this week got a glimpse of with the biologic drug Remicade. how they will be treated. House Energy and Broadening access to generics is about stitute. It is the same drug with the Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman dis- the 148,610 men and women diagnosed same active ingredients, and a physi- missed the $80 billion drug deal, claiming it with colon cancer each year and the cian will encourage their patient to did not have House support, and moreover $100,000 it costs them each year to treat buy the generic equivalent. That is that the White House ‘‘told us they are not the disease with the biologic drug true for the chemical drugs we have bound to that agreement.’’ Avastin. had for many years. It is not true for The question is just how long it is going to Let me mention a few other note- the biologics. There is no generic take for America’s health-care CEOs to real- equivalent. There is no pathway al- ize they are being taken for a ride both by worthy numbers: $1.2 billion represents Congress and their own lobbyists. Americans the average cost to develop a new lowed for generics to compete against are wary enough about ObamaCare to maybe biotech product; this includes research the biologics. appreciate some straight talk from cor- and development and the costs lost to Absent that process, there is no free porate America. If only corporate America products that never make it to market. market exerting downward pressure on can find the smarts to give it. It is not just $1.2 billion for the product biologic prices, so prices remain high, The debate and discussion continues itself that makes it to market. It is so prices remain $20,000 a year or some- in the House and the Senate. They still about the false starts and includes all times as high as $7,000 or $8,000 a haven’t found a way to pay for the that too. Continuing, $9.2 billion rep- month for some of these biologics.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:24 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10JY6.003 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 10, 2009 That is the problem in a nutshell, but The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. REID. Mr. President, are we in behind it—this is all talking public pol- pore. Without objection, it is so or- morning business? icy up here—but behind it, underneath dered. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- it, are the lives of hundreds of thou- f pore. We are not in morning business. sands of Americans, situations in EXECUTIVE SESSION f which Americans cannot afford treat- MORNING BUSINESS ments that prevent disability and, in Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- some cases, prevent death. NOMINATION OF ROBERT M. Early this year, Ohio representatives imous consent that the Senate now GROVES TO BE DIRECTOR OF proceed to a period of morning busi- from the Arthritis Foundation visited THE CENSUS my office to talk about soaring health ness, with Senators allowed to speak Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask care costs and the limitations of our therein for up to 10 minutes each. unanimous consent that the Senate current system. These individuals The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- proceed to executive session to con- spoke of extreme and prolonged phys- pore. Without objection, it is so or- sider Calendar No. 169, the nomination dered. ical pain, pain that could be alleviated of Robert M. Groves to be the Director The Senator from Nebraska. if only the treatments existed—which of the Census for our country. f they do—and only if they were afford- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- able—which too often they are not. pore. Is there objection? HEALTH CARE Biologics provide great promise and Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, late hope to those suffering from dev- The clerk will report. last week, media reports heralded the astating diseases and chronic illnesses. The bill clerk read the nomination of decrease in the pricetag of the HELP But absent competition, absent what Robert M. Groves, of Michigan, to be Committee’s health care proposal. But we call follow-on biologics, absent a ge- Director of the Census. I would suggest that before we uncork neric substitute to compete—but ab- CLOTURE MOTION the champagne, before we celebrate a sent competition—countless Americans Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now send great accomplishment, let’s study will be unable to benefit from these a cloture motion to the desk. more closely the untold story. I believe medicines. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- we will find accounting gymnastics It would be irresponsible on our part pore. The cloture motion having been that have been employed. not to pursue a safe and efficient path presented under rule XXII, the Chair While the headlines may have touted to biogenerics. And it would be irre- directs the clerk to read the motion. a HELP Committee bill that scored at sponsible on our part to pursue a path- The bill clerk read as follows: $611 billion over 10 years, the real way that allows for over a decade of CLOTURE MOTION pricetag, when fully implemented, ac- monopoly protections for brandname We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- tually totals about $2 trillion. products. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the That is a big darn difference. An al- We did not do that with the generic Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move most $1.5 trillion discrepancy simply drugs, the so-called Hatch-Waxman to bring to a close debate on the nomination cannot be swept under the rug. It is too bill, which everyone in this body is fa- of Robert M. Groves, of Michigan, to be Di- big to be a rounding error—even in the miliar with. Most people at home rector of the Census. Federal Government—and too much of Harry Reid, John D. Rockefeller, IV, around our country—most people in a budget buster to be ignored. So where Toledo and Akron and Cincinnati and Christopher J. Dodd, Arlen Specter, Richard J. Durbin, Mark Begich, Mark is the difference? Dayton and Springfield and Mans- Udall, Michael F. Bennet, Jeff Binga- First, the Congressional Budget Of- field—have benefited from Hatch-Wax- man, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Frank R. fice assumes it will take the Federal man, the generic drug law, which cut Lautenberg, Blanche L. Lincoln, Tom bureaucrats over 4 years to get the prices for brandname drugs 50, 60, 70, 80 Udall, Bill Nelson, Byron L. Dorgan, government-run health care and other percent. But you cannot do that with Claire McCaskill, Kirsten E. subsidies up and running. So while the biologics because we have not written Gillibrand. $611 billion score claims to be a 10-year the law to open up the process to allow Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- number, essentially it only covers 6 follow-on biologics, to allow generic imous consent that the mandatory years of the costs. biologics, to allow competition in the quorum be waived. If you look at the CBO score for the system. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- first 10 years after the program is fully But next week, as the Presiding Offi- pore. Without objection, it is so or- implemented, the actual spending is cer knows, in the Health, Education, dered. closer to $1.5 trillion. In addition, while Labor and Pensions Committee, we Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask the press releases were claiming credit have the opportunity to make afford- unanimous consent that on Monday, for increased insurance coverage, they able generic drugs more accessible for July 13, at 4:30 p.m., the Senate pro- were actually leaving out what it actu- our seniors, more accessible for our Na- ceed to executive session, and there be ally cost to make that happen. tion’s middle class, more accessible for 1 hour of debate prior to a vote on the That euphoric claim that 97 percent the hundreds of thousands—no, the motion to invoke cloture on the nomi- of Americans would be covered under millions—of Americans who are suf- nation, with the time divided as fol- the HELP proposal is not even in the fering from these diseases. But so lows: 15 minutes each for Senators COL- HELP Committee proposal. Only in many of them are unable to afford LINS, SHELBY, and VITTER, with 15 min- Washington can you assume something these expensive biologics. utes equally divided between Senators to be, take credit for the accomplish- Health care reform must broaden ac- LIEBERMAN and CARPER; that at 5:30 ment, and then not pay the bill. cess to generic alternatives to bio- p.m., the Senate vote on the motion to The 97-percent statistic is based on logics, the most expensive kinds of pre- invoke cloture; that if cloture is in- an assumption. The assumption is that scription drugs. Failing to do so is not voked, then all postcloture time be Medicaid will be expanded up to 150 just bad policy, bad public policy; fail- yielded back and the Senate imme- percent of the Federal poverty level. ing to do so means we are letting down diately vote on confirmation of the This expansion is estimated to bring 20 millions of our sickest citizens. nomination; that upon confirmation, million new people into a government- Mr. President, I yield the floor and the motion to reconsider be laid upon run health care plan. suggest the absence of a quorum. the table; no further motions be in However, CBO estimates that it will The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- order; the President then be imme- cost around $500 billion over 10 years. pore. The clerk will call the roll. diately notified of the Senate’s action; Nowhere is that cost yet considered. The bill clerk proceeded to call the and the Senate resume legislative ses- And this is only the Federal share of roll. sion. the program. It does not take into ac- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- count the State taxes that will need to imous consent that the order for the pore. Without objection, it is so or- be raised in order for each State to pay quorum call be rescinded. dered. its share of this bill.

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The American people, I believe, de- With over 1.4 million employees, this If the Congress fails to enact a health serve more than budgetary tricks. company reports that 51.8 percent of care reform bill this year, with a new Let’s be honest about what we are try- their employees have coverage through President in his first year in office who ing to do here, and let’s be very candid an employee health care plan. If all of has a strong relationship with Con- with people about the real costs, the these employees end up on the public gress, it simply will not be done until fully implemented costs of the pro- plan, it would save this company $2.4 years from now when the system has gram. Let’s also be very upfront about billion a year. The employees, mem- collapsed into truly catastrophic the realities of what a government-run bers of our middle class, lose their in- shape. And that leads to the second simple program can or cannot accomplish in surance plan and the promise is not truth: We must pass reform now be- actually bringing down health care kept. cause the consequences of failure are costs. It is no surprise the company does not that we will be stuck with the Some claim that a government-run very well: $2.4 billion goes to the bot- health care system we have today. The plan will serve as competition for pri- tom line. Also no surprise, this com- consequences of failure are a very ugly vate insurance and, thus, will bring pany is supporting an employer man- health care reality our system is down the cost of those insurance pre- date. Ultimately, people will not have a choice to keep their employer-based quickly becoming. miums. However, the CBO score makes Our health care system has become a it clear that if a government-run plan coverage and will not receive the same level of care when their employer gigantic resource-eating machine competes on a truly level playing field, which over time sucks in more money it is not going to lower health care dumps them onto the government plan to make their bottom line look better. and yet delivers fewer options and de- costs. The only way a government-run creased quality care, rising premiums, program can offer reduced insurance This will directly impact the ability of the middle class to choose the doctor uncertain coverage, decreased quality. premiums is if they pay providers and That is the reality. hospitals at rates equivalent to current they want. It will inject government The comparison of failing to enact government programs. But this bureaucrats into their medical deci- reform is not to the system we have wouldn’t cover costs. Instead, it would sions because they have no choice. It is today but to a very ugly destiny we create cost shifting under private in- an employer’s choice to move you to will face relatively soon. surance, which is already happening the government plan. To promise oth- For example, if we do nothing, by today. CBO cautioned that reducing erwise is misleading. 2016 health care premiums are pro- False promises will not help us payment rates would only increase the jected to grow to an average of $24,000 achieve true solutions. Congress has access problems we have with current per family. Let me repeat, by 2016, been tasked with solving this problem, government programs. $24,000 on average for health care costs Currently, we know 40 percent of doc- and we must work together to resolve per family every year. That is simply tors don’t take Medicaid patients. It is the problem of reining in soaring costs. unacceptable. not that they don’t want to; it is be- Adding another $2 trillion entitlement The third simple truth of health care cause the rates are so low they don’t program onto a budget that is already reform is that if you like what you cover their costs. This directly con- in serious trouble doesn’t make sense. have today, we need health care reform The American people have sent us to tradicts President Obama’s message: If so you can keep it. Washington to identify the problem you like your doctors, you will be able We need reform to maintain stable and fix it, not exacerbate it. Let’s not to keep them. coverage that can’t be taken away put together bad policy and end up The reality is, on this government from you; to maintain stable costs, with another financial debacle. This program—Medicaid—which is due to in- that will not eat away at your pay- time there is far more than money on sure more, that is not the case. The check and will not put coverage out of the line. Americans treasure their abil- CBO score actually confirms that many reach; and to maintain stable quality, ity to choose their doctors, to receive employees would lose their employer- so you get the treatment you need, treatment, to have control of their life. when you need it, and from the doctor based health care should this bill be- They don’t want a Federal bureaucrat you choose. come law. Only reform keeps and improves on Let me put up a chart, if I might. in the middle of it. So let’s be candid the best of our current system. Failure In fact, the HELP Committee’s bill with the American people and put to- to act pleads to a catastrophic health seems to directly encourage employers gether a good bill that actually ad- dresses the real problems. Let’s get it care future. I am not exaggerating. to dump their employees into a govern- This is where we are. The pressures ment-run plan. In the committee draft, right this time. Mr. President, I yield the floor. on the system are building. If we fail to businesses that employ 25 or more em- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- act now, those pressures will cause ris- ployees would be required to pay an an- pore. The Senator from Delaware is ing costs, decreased choice, the loss of nual penalty, which is shown here, of recognized. access to current quality health care $750 for a full-time employee, if they Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I ask and basically worse health care out- choose not to provide private health in- unanimous consent to speak as in comes across the board than we face surance for the employees. When you morning business for 20 minutes. today. do the math, though, this isn’t a pen- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Let me add some additional statistics alty at all compared to the cost of pri- pore. Without objection, it is so or- and projections. vate insurance. dered. Health care spending is swallowing Looking again at the chart, in 2008, f up our gross domestic product, GDP. In the average employer’s cost for an indi- 2009, health care will account for 18 vidual in a group plan was $3,983. So HEALTH CARE percent of our GDP. putting their employees on the public Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I rise Eighteen cents of every dollar we plan option is actually a savings. It is today to talk about health care and spend is dedicated to health care. If we a savings, as the chart shows, of $3,233 why Congress needs to pass reform do nothing, this will rise to 28 percent a year for each employee for that em- now. of GDP in 2030 and 34 percent in 2040. ployer. There are three simple truths to This trajectory is unsustainable. Paying the so-called penalty to get healthcare reform: Today, the average premium for fam- out from underneath the private insur- First, if we don’t pass healthcare re- ily coverage is just over $12,000—an in- ance costs looks like a pretty smart form this year, the stars will not align crease of 119 percent in 9 years. As I

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:24 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10JY6.006 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 10, 2009 said, if we sit by and do nothing, by Midway through her pregnancy, An- Bonita was laid off from her job in 2016, a family premium will be esti- gela decided to cut back her work March 2007. Three weeks later she suf- mated to cost at least $24,000—another hours so she could qualify for Medicaid. fered a brain aneurysm. Bonita applied increase of 83 percent. And in my home Thankfully, Angela was finally able to for Social Security disability and was State of Delaware, it will be even high- get services at Christiana Care’s Wil- awarded benefits, but as with everyone er, with a family insurance policy pur- mington Hospital, where they provide who qualifies for such coverage, she chased through an employer estimated prenatal care and delivery on a sliding has to wait 2 years before Medicare to cost over $28,000. scale for those who can’t afford insur- coverage kicks in. Can you imagine paying for that? ance. Meanwhile, Bonita has suffered two And that doesn’t even include out-of- She worked all 9 months of the preg- additional aneurysms since her initial pocket costs such as deductibles and nancy and delivered the baby on May episode, and it is advised that she re- copayments. When health insurance 27. The Medicaid coverage was espe- ceive an arteriogram to monitor her premiums grow at a rate five times as cially crucial because she had com- condition. Unfortunately, she can’t af- fast as wages, something has to plications from hyperthyroidism and ford to pay the several thousands of change. was able to get the necessary prescrip- dollars it costs for an arteriogram, so There also has been an increasing tions to control the condition. she is taking her chances until she be- prevalence of medical bankruptcies. A The sad part of this story is that comes eligible for Medicare in October. recent study published in the American when Angela was so anxious that ev- This a considerable risk due to her pro- Journal of Medicine showed that bank- erything possible be done to insure a pensity for aneurysms, but it is the ruptcies involving medical bills now healthy baby, the system threw up only option she can afford. In fact, she account for more than 60 percent of road blocks. Pregnancy should not be has had to cancel a scheduled arterio- U.S. personal bankruptcies, an increase considered a preexisting condition. gram in September because she still of 50 percent in just 6 years. What is more, no one should be denied would not have coverage by then. It In fact, more than 75 percent of fami- coverage because of a prexisting condi- should not be this way. lies entering bankruptcy because of tion, and no one should be forced to Finally, we need health reform for health care costs actually have health choose poverty to qualify for Medicaid. people who pile up insurmountable insurance. Most are middle-class, well We also need health reform for small debt, many times due to accidents or educated, and own their homes. They businessmen such as Ian Kaufman of injuries they never caused and couldn’t just can’t keep up with the alarming Georgetown. By the way, Ian is not a avoid. rise in out-of-pocket costs associated relative of mine. Without using her name, I want to with medical care. Ian moved to Delaware right out of highlight the situation of a Delaware Passing health care reform is impor- college in 1990. He was laid off from his woman who is a victim of domestic vio- tant, but not easy. But for the reasons job this past January and decided to lence. I have mentioned, this year is dif- start a small business. In the process, She suffered major eye damage and ferent. This year, the call for reform is Ian picked up COBRA coverage to en- has had three surgeries. She has no coming from people and organizations sure that his family maintained their health insurance and by late 2008 owed that in the past opposed reform. health care insurance. almost $30,000 in hospital and anes- This year businesses, unions, insur- When he first signed up for the thesia bills, in addition to $6,000 in per- ers, provider groups and patient advo- COBRA coverage, his monthly pre- sonal bills. cacy groups are all looking for reform. mium was $1,800. That is a lot of She received lost wages from the Vio- And why is that? Because the grow- money. Thanks to the COBRA provi- lent Crimes Compensation Board. She ing healh care dollars involved threat- sions in the Recovery Act, Ian saw his applied for Medicaid but was turned en virtually to bankrupt us all. We payments reduced by 66 percent—which down. She then applied for Social Secu- need reform to stabilize the system. made his monthly premiums much rity disability but was also turned I think it is important to keep in more manageable. down as her eye condition was not con- mind that this is not just about an However, this premium assistance sidered to be permanent and could be alarming set of numbers, statistics and will run out sometime this fall, and he repaired with additional surgery. cost projections. will once again have to pay $1,800 a After waiting many months, she was Behind all these numbers are real month. finally able to get the eye surgery she people who need quality and affordable In anticipation of higher COBRA pay- needed because the doctor who per- health care, including people who ments, Ian applied for coverage from formed the procedure reduced the fee struggle every day to get health care Blue Cross and Blue Shield but was from $12,000 to $3,000 and allowed her to or keep the health insurance they al- turned down. They never gave him a go on a payment plan. ready have. reason for denying him coverage, but However, she still owes $20,000 to Let me take just a few minutes to he suspects it was because of a pre-ex- $30,000 for the prior surgeries. She is talk about some people from my home isting condition of one of his daugh- presently not working and does not State of Delaware and why we need ters. have health insurance. She could have health reform for them, as well as for Ian worries that the high cost of pro- had COBRA following the loss of her millions of Americans like them in all viding health care for his family, in ad- job, but it was $890 a month and she parts of the country. dition to the difficulty of even finding could not afford it. She presently can We need health reform because of a willing policy provider, will affect his see well enough to drive. However, she people such as Angela Austin. ability to stick with his startup busi- is due for yet another surgery and the Angela is a recent mother who lives ness. financial arrangements for that will in Dover. She works as a bartender. Unfortunately, Ian’s health insur- again be extremely difficult if not im- Most of her earnings come from tips. ance predicament as a self-employed possible. It shouldn’t be this way. She doesn’t get health insurance businessman is not uncommon. There These stories help to show why we through her employer. When Angela are too many sole proprietors and can no longer wait for health reform. became pregnant she tried to find pri- small businesses that cannot afford These stories require us to put our vate health insurance, but she was re- health policies for themselves, their differences aside and come together to peatedly denied coverage because her families and any employees they might make certain that Americans have ac- pregnancy was considered a preexisting have. It should not be this way. cess to affordable, quality health care condition. She applied for Medicaid—to But it is not always just a problem of when they need it. find prenatal care for herself and the finding private health insurance. We In my short time in the Senate, I baby—but was denied coverage because also need health reform for people such have had the pleasure of presiding over she earned $200 more than the monthly as Bonita Sponsler from Dagsboro so the floor at the President’s desk. I have income limit allowed. She called orga- they don’t slip through the cracks of listened to many of my colleagues give nizations and clinics and was unable to our existing safety net of Medicaid and good, passionate speeches staking out find a payment plan she could afford. Medicare. their position on where we need to go

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This will drive the cern, as some colleagues seem to have ognized. debt to at least 82 percent of the gross prejudged the legislation before it has f domestic product by 2019. To give you even appeared. an idea of what that means, the GDP is HEALTH CARE REFORM I have heard about the dangers of a how much money we make as a coun- British or Canadian-style government- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I wanted to try. It would be the same as saying run health care system. deliver these remarks on the same sub- that for a family that has an income of I have been warned about rationing ject of health care earlier in the week. $100,000, its credit card debt is $89,000. and bureaucrats getting between Amer- I had been back home in Arizona dur- Try paying off an $89,000 credit card icans and their doctors. ing the July recess and had spoken to debt on a $100,000 income. The interest I have listened to stories about pa- many of my constituents about the payments on the debt will soon make tients from other countries that come subject. I didn’t have the opportunity up the single-largest item in our budg- here to get care they can’t receive in a to address this subject until today. I et. So, obviously, when we talk about timely manner back in their own coun- note that health care is very much on spending another trillion dollars we try. their minds. They have been asking a don’t have, my constituents are very I have heard over and over about a lot of questions. My constituents have wary of this. They are wary about the government-run takeover of health been following the health care debate, debt, and, to say the least, they don’t care. and the majority I have spoken with think it is fair for Washington to pass I do not doubt the sincerity of my are very much in favor of reform. another trillion-dollar bill, with the colleagues who see potential pitfalls in I think all of us in this body realize costs being transferred to our children health care reform. But when I hear there are things we have to do to lower and grandchildren—especially after these speeches, I often wonder what the cost of health care and ensure ev- what happened with the stimulus, legislation they are warning us about. erybody has an opportunity to be cov- which has, frankly, included a great So far, I have not seen any bill being ered. deal of waste and obviously has failed discussed in committee that calls for a I can also tell you they are very con- to contain unemployment. government-run, single-payer system cerned about the reforms that have A lot of folks have expressed skep- such as Canada or Great Britain. been proposed by the President. They ticism that spending another trillion I have not seen any legislative text wonder whether they, in fact, will work dollars is the right way to reduce that puts restrictions on what treat- to their best interests. Cost is an issue health care costs. Frankly, I agree ments doctors can provide or what that has come up repeatedly when I with them. Somebody has to pay the they can discuss with their patients. have spoken with my constituents. I have not read any language that ra- trillion dollars. They are also con- They want to know why we have to cerned about the new taxes that have tions any sort of health care. spend so much money in order to—al- I hope that the fears about change in been proposed to pay for this because, legedly—save money and how much it our health care system do not hurt our in fact, part of this trillion dollars is will cost. I tell them it is projected to chances of enacting reform this year. proposed to be paid for through new cost at least a trillion dollars. This is I hope the debate over the bill is cen- taxes. There have been all kinds of not a fanciful figure; this is what the tered around what is actually in the ideas proposed, such as a tax on beer, two bills pending before the Senate are legislation, not extrapolations about soda, juice, and snack food. Those are being scored at, meaning that the Con- provisions in the bill or frightening really small items, but they hit people gressional Budget Office has said that projections of a health care system in right where it counts when they go to is about how much they are going to other countries that are not actually the grocery store. cost. The ultimate price tag could be being proposed here in Congress. There is also a new value-added tax I hope that as the debate moves for- even higher because in the case of one idea. This hits the small business men ward, all of us in the Senate will step of the bills, not everything that is and women, who are especially con- back, take a breath, and remember going to be in it has already been cerned because of the new taxes that why we need to reform health care. We scored by the CBO, and as to the Fi- some are suggesting they should pay— are moving quickly toward a health nance Committee bill, it is still very as much as a 10 percentage point in- care system that Americans will no much a work in progress. crease in the amount of taxes they longer be able to afford. The system is The usual reaction people have to a would have to pay. This is important quickly hurtling out of control. trillion dollar-plus health care bill is because, in our economic downturn Yes, we do need to keep what works, that they cannot believe we would today, we know it is small businesses and we need to fix what is broken. want to spend that much money or that are going to create the jobs that We need to make certain that Ameri- that we can’t afford to spend that will bring us out of the recession. This cans can get affordable health insur- much. They know already that there would not be just a job killer but an ance without worrying about pre- are only two ways the Federal Govern- economic growth and recovery killer existing conditions. ment can pay for such a massive pro- with that kind of tax imposed on these We need to help Americans avoid gram: one, either borrow more money folks. bankruptcy because of out-of-control or, two, impose new taxes or some com- My constituents want to know—and, medical bills. bination of the two. Naturally, they frankly, I want to know—if the Presi- We need to ensure stability in the don’t like either alternative. dent will fulfill his campaign pledge system so that Americans maintain in- Most Arizonans think Washington not to raise taxes one single dime on surance options and their choice of has already borrowed more money than the middle class and whether he will doctor. taxpayers can handle, after the Presi- veto any legislation that includes the Most important, we as a country dent’s $1.2 trillion stimulus bill, the kinds of taxes of which I am speaking need to take control of our health care $400 billion Omnibus appropriations that would fall directly on families. destiny. We can have a future in which bill, and the $3.4 trillion, 10-year budg- They believe and I believe there ought Americans can have stable coverage, et. Now we hear talk about adding an to be a different way to achieve the with stable costs and stable quality. Or additional trillion dollars on top of health care we want—in other words, if we do nothing, we will have a future that. The folks in Arizona think that is without this new round of spending and of rapidly increasing premiums, uncer- just too much. In fact, by the end of taxes. tain coverage and decreased quality. the fiscal year, our publicly held debt They have heard the President argue I urge my colleagues to gather their will be about 57 percent of our gross do- in his pitches for Washington to change collective will, realize what is best for mestic product, and deficits of a tril- our health care system that if we spend

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If they are pri- words ‘‘ration’’ or ‘‘denial’’ of care or ers—to health insurance rolls, includ- vately insured, will they be able to ‘‘withholding coverage’’ in these bills. ing government insurance rolls, would keep the health care they already Obviously, they don’t state it that way. impact the care they now receive by have? Eighty-five percent of persons But the results are precisely what are crowding the system. In other words, are already insured and are happy with required by the policies in the bill. The leading to wait times, rationing for what they have. Yet proposals in the results are easily masked by all kinds them or even potentially denial of pending legislation would cause many of terminology, but the rules, the care. We must not implement a new of them to lose that insurance and go forms, the legal obligations, and the health care system that would sud- onto government programs. That, of provider reimbursement schemes all denly erode the quality of care for course, then raises questions like ra- result in the ability of the government Medicare beneficiaries. tioning, as I have discussed many to tell you whether something is going My constituents want high-quality, times before. to be covered, whether you and your patient-centered health care. Most al- A Washington-run health care sys- doctor think it is necessary for your ready have good health insurance for tem would likely try to suppress costs care or not. themselves. They are concerned about I have heard some respond by saying by denying or delaying care. Adminis- its cost. They are also concerned that that at least in the Canadian system tration officials are already talking there are some who need to be insured they may ration care, but everybody about using comparative effectiveness who are not. But what they want to has access to a doctor. Not true. The research for this purpose. This is not a hear are fresh new ideas about how to Fraser Institute, a Canadian think fanciful or hypothetical notion. As we achieve this result without, in effect, tank, released a study this year that know, this is exactly what has hap- throwing the baby out with the found that 1.7 million people—out of a pened in countries such as Canada and bathwater; without adversely affecting country of 33 million—were unable to the United Kingdom, two countries the system that currently takes care of see a physician in 2007. That number with government-run health care sys- them, whether it is seniors being cared does not include those who have a doc- tems. In a ‘‘20/20’’ health care segment, for in Medicare or it is the vast major- they reported that Norwood, Ontario, tor but are on a waiting list. As I said earlier, many of my con- ity of Americans who are already in- holds a lottery each week to give one stituents also worry about losing their sured and like the insurance they have. winner a trip to a family doctor. The current coverage if a new Washington- They do not want us to rush a costly show filmed the town clerk pulling a run health care system is implemented. new plan through the Congress. name from a box and calling the name True, they have heard the President I think the President was correct of an elated winner. Is that what we say repeatedly that if you have health when he said: If we don’t do this quick- want in the United States? The average insurance, you get to keep it. But they ly, we might not do it at all. Well, emergency room wait in Canada is 23 have also heard the other side of the what did he mean by that? In effect, hours—if you are even considered sick story, and I have read at least one of what he was saying is that if the Amer- enough to be admitted. In Britain, in the bills—in fact, there are two specific ican people have a long enough time to 2007, the government set a goal to re- provisions—that render this statement study and debate exactly what is being duce the average wait time to see a untrue—that if you have health insur- proposed, they may not like what they physician to fewer than 18 weeks. That ance, you get to keep it. Not true. The see. I think that is exactly what is hap- 1 is 4 ⁄2 months waiting to see a doctor. Congressional Budget Office has esti- pening here. Do Americans want that? mated that just part of one of the pro- There is a bill that is going to be That is how government-run health posed plans shows that millions of peo- marked up next week in the House of care works: You make something free ple would lose their existing coverage Representatives, and I don’t think the and demand soars. To reduce costs, bu- and be told to enroll in government American people are going to like what reaucrats deny or delay treatment or health care. The Lewin study specifi- they see in that bill. We have a bill tests or procedures they deem too ex- cally mentioned 119 million people who that has been marked up in the HELP pensive. The way it works is simple: would be shifted from their current em- Committee in the Senate, and much of You set a budget of how much you are ployer-provided coverage onto the gov- my criticisms go to that particular going to spend on health care every ernment plan. bill. There is one section in that bill, year. It doesn’t matter how sick your Many of my constituents also want for example, that spends $400 billion folks get; it has to fit within that to know if the President would veto over 7 years to subsidize health care for budget. Think about that for your fam- legislation that has the potential to families making between $66,000 a year ily. Say you set a budget and you are cause Americans to lose the private in- and 80,000-some dollars a year. Is that going to spend no more than $5,000 on surance they currently enjoy. what we want to cut Medicare to pay health care this year. A good friend of There is a final concern, and this for? mine in Arizona had an automobile ac- concerns me. It goes to America’s sen- As I said, the more Americans under- cident; it was very serious. He had to iors. We have made some very strong stand the details of these bills, the have his spleen removed. He is still in commitments to our seniors through more questions I think they are going recovery, and it is obviously going to the Medicare Program. Our seniors ob- to ask. We owe it to our constituents cost a lot of money—more than $5,000. viously are more susceptible to needing to allow them the time to understand Well, if he set a budget and said that is health care. They have a greater num- it and to ask us those questions. I want all he is going to spend, what is he to ber of health concerns than younger to be able to go back to Arizona and do? Does he not get the treatment he Americans. And we have said to them: say: All right, here are the three bills— needs as a result of that accident? You We will, through Medicare, ensure that or two bills or however many there cannot reform health care or reduce your health concerns will be taken care are—and here is what they do. Do you costs by rationing care to patients. of. They are obviously very concerned like it or not? If not, how would you One of the things Republicans will in- about rationing if Medicare were some- change it? We need the time and the sist on is that the way we do the re- how to be cut in order to raise money ability to get the reaction from our form doesn’t hurt what we already to solve the problem for others in our constituents if we are going to be true have, which is a system that allows society. That is precisely what at least to our position as representatives of you to get to the emergency room and one of these bills proposes to do—cut the people. allows you to see a doctor. You can Medicare and take that money and So when the President says: If we choose your own doctor. If you have in- apply it to the new costs that we are don’t do this quickly, we might not do surance, you get to keep it. We don’t going to be incurring as a result of this it at all, he is probably right. But it is want to take care of the few who are so-called health care reform. better to get it right; to take our time

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This is one of the most impor- agreement with Russia. (See exhibit 1.) tant things this Congress—the Amer- Additionally, there is the ongoing Mr. KYL. I thank the Chair. ican Congress—will have done in years. nuclear weapon ambitions of North I also urge my colleagues to study It is complicated, it is hard, and we Korea. Some press reports suggest it materials recently released by the New have to get it right. may be sharing its technology with Deterrent Working Group involved One of the first things a physician countries such as Syria and Burma. with the Center for Security Policy, a learns in medical school, when con- Given the well-known willingness of respected think tank here in Wash- fronting a patient to see what is wrong these rogue states—and I speak of ington, that has studied these issues with that patient and to begin the North Korea and Iran—to support ter- for years; and also a very objective and treatment, is to, first, do no harm. It is rorism, their unchecked nuclear ambi- important guide for how we should ap- possible to do harm to a patient. So the tions will surely hasten the day when proach our thinking on these negotia- physician, first of all, is admonished: terrorists are able to acquire nuclear tions from the Hudson Institute. These The body is a wonderful thing, it recov- weapons. I believe nuclear proliferation are outstanding compilations of expert ers pretty well; don’t do anything to and nuclear terrorism are the greatest opinions for Senators to familiarize harm. The same thing is true with our threats to our Nation today, and we themselves with as we head into a trea- economy and with the policies with re- should be focused much more on those ty ratification process. They are too spect to health care. There are a lot of threats, as I said, than going back and lengthy to insert in the RECORD, but I am happy to provide these papers to good things being done in health care— negotiating an arms control agreement any of my colleagues who would like to physicians are working very hard to with Russia, which obviously is not a read them. take good care of us, most people have current threat to the United States. The main focus of the President’s Another important question concerns good insurance, seniors rely on Medi- missile defense. Just before the sum- care. Let’s not do harm to what we trip when he was in Moscow appears to have been on the subject of a strategic mit, it appeared the White House was have in order to take a small segment taking a strong line in refusing to ac- of our population and make sure they arms reduction treaty with Russia. That being the case, the Senate has a cept Russian demands to link missile can get insurance. defenses with a follow-on treaty. The That is the primary position we are great responsibility—if the administra- Russians have said: We are not even taking when we say: Let’s don’t rush tion seeks our advice and consent by submitting the treaty to us for ratifi- going to talk about the START num- this. Let’s do it right. At the end of the bers unless we can also talk about U.S. day, we can all be proud of the fact cation—to understand what the pro- posal is and to provide our advice to missile defense. The Russians don’t that we have reformed our health care like it. They would like to have us put system to reduce, not increase, some of the President before it is negotiated and, if appropriate, our consent to rat- some limitations on that. The adminis- the expenses and to ensure that those tration recognized not only should who don’t have insurance can, in fact, ify. Obviously, the Constitution re- quires this process of advise and con- there be no constraint on the develop- be covered. ment of missile defenses, but, more- I said I wished to give these remarks sent when it comes to treaty making. over, any treaty—any treaty—that earlier in the week, having talked with Here are some of the questions I think we need to answer. First of all, limits U.S. missile defenses would be a lot of my constituents in Arizona. I dead on arrival in the Senate if we tied also wished, toward the end of this what does the United States get from such a new treaty when it appears that the two subjects together. week, to comment on the President’s the Russians are on their way to reach- This past week, I joined Senators trip to Russia. He is going to be return- ing the levels of weaponry announced WICKER, JOHANNS, MCCAIN, HATCH, ing home soon, and his trip to Russia without a treaty? They are going to do LIEBERMAN, BEN NELSON, and BEGICH in produced some very important an- it anyway. sending a letter to the President in nouncements, which I wished to discuss Second, why has the United States which we confirmed that ‘‘linking mis- today. bent to Russian demands to take tac- sile defense plans to offensive force ne- PRESIDENT OBAMA’S VISIT TO RUSSIA tical nuclear weapons off the table gotiations runs contrary to American I am going to switch subjects now when the Russians have a 10-to-1 ad- strategic interests and would under- and discuss the President’s trip to Mos- vantage in tactical nuclear weapons mine our security.’’ cow and his summit with the President over the United States and have openly Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- of Russia. talked in their military doctrine about sent to have printed in the RECORD the The most significant object of that using tactical nuclear weapons in con- letter to which I just referred. summit, as we know, was the discus- flict? There being no objection, the mate- sion of further strategic arms reduc- How will the administration provide rial was ordered to be printed in the tions. I personally believe it is impor- for the modernization of U.S. nuclear RECORD, as follows: tant that the verification and con- forces, including the warheads and the U.S. SENATE, fidence-building measures of the 1991 complex of infrastructure that sustains Washington, DC, July 2, 2009. START agreement not expire without them and the nuclear weapons delivery The PRESIDENT, some measure to continue them, pos- systems, the bombers and the missiles The White House, sibly including a legally binding re- and submarines that must accompany Washington, DC. placement treaty. I know that is one of DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: In anticipation of any START ratification process? That your upcoming visit to the Russian Federa- the purposes of the President’s visit. is perhaps the most critical question of tion, we write to express our concern about But I am also cognizant of the fact all. recent comments by Russian leaders sug- that a follow-on to the 1991 START A number of these questions and rec- gesting limitations on U.S. missile defense agreement does not address the most ommended courses of action have re- plans in Europe as a prerequisite for agree- current threats to the United States cently been articulated by some of this ing to a successor to the Strategic Arms Re- and the West; namely, those posed by country’s leading experts on arms con- duction Treaty (START). We urge you to not nuclear proliferation and nuclear ter- trol and nonproliferation policy, in- combine discussions about U.S. missile de- rorism. The two subjects are barely re- cluding Ambassador James Woolsey, fense efforts and the ongoing START nego- tiations. lated. Dr. Fred Ikle, Ambassador John Speaking on May 20, Russian Foreign Min- For example, the threat from Iran Bolton, and many others. ister Sergey Lavrov said that an agreement and the history of Russian support for Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- on a START replacement would be ‘‘impos- the Iranian nuclear weapons and bal- sent to have printed in the RECORD, at sible . . . without taking into account the

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As you have noted, the planned Euro- nuclear stockpile. Why did the Presi- pean missile defense system is limited in months since that paper was issued. I dent make such a false statement? Yes, am also very concerned about the im- scope to defend the United States and its al- the Russians are growing theirs, at lies against the rising threat posed by Ira- plications for our triad and for our con- nian long-range ballistic missiles, but it least modernizing it. Britain and ventional arms modernization, if we poses no threat to Russia’s strategic mis- France are modernizing their stock- lock in a launcher limit at anything siles. piles, though not growing them, as far close to 500. We support your determination to bring as I have seen in the press. India, Paki- The triad is the combination of our into force a follow-on agreement to START stan, and North Korea are all growing strategic bomber force, our interconti- prior to its lapse on December 5th of this their stockpiles; and, of course, we are nental ballistic missiles based on land year. However, we will be reluctant to sup- all familiar with Iran’s actions. All of in silos, and ICBMs in submarines. port any agreement that is explicitly condi- this has occurred in the absence of the tioned on U.S. abandonment of missile de- Those are the three parts of our stra- fenses in Europe or otherwise linked to a United States growing its stockpile. tegic triad. If we were to reduce the U.S. decision to curtail or abandon those de- What the President said is not true. In numbers as dramatically low as this fenses. fact, it has all occurred while the paper would indicate, it is very clear Given that negotiations for a follow-on United States has undertaken substan- the triad would be jeopardized; that is treaty to START are being conducted on a tial nuclear force reductions. We to say, not all elements of it would relatively short timeline, we believe that the haven’t modernized our nuclear weap- have the weaponry to be part of our paramount goal this year is to ensure that ons, and we haven’t conducted an un- strategic deterrent. the verification and confidence building derground nuclear test for 17 years. Moreover, these numbers would sug- measures from the 1991 START treaty do not lapse. One would think this history would put gest that parts of this triad can be used The United States and the Russian Federa- to rest the naive assumption that the for conventional purposes. Bombers tion will need to find ways to cooperate on U.S. movement toward disarmament can drop high explosive bombs. They many issues in the coming years and we hope will be reciprocated by other nations, don’t just drop nuclear weapons. A mis- that your representatives bear in mind the including those that threaten our na- sile—we have a lot of cruise missiles broader strategic context in which these ne- tional security. that send high-explosive warheads to gotiations with Moscow are taking place. I would also like to submit for the their destination. It doesn’t have to be Sincerely, RECORD a Wall Street Journal op-ed a nuclear warhead. If we reduce the James M. Inhofe, Joseph I. Lieberman, written by Steve Rademaker, former Jon Kyl, Ben Nelson, John S. McCain, number of delivery systems down below Mark Begich, Jeff Sessions, Mike Assistant Secretary of State for Inter- a certain level, we not only impact our Johanns, Roger Wicker, Orrin Hatch, national Security and Nonproliferation strategic nuclear deterrent but also United States Senators. in the last administration. I ask unani- our conventional deterrent and conven- Mr. KYL. Notwithstanding what I mous consent to have printed in the tional capability. have said, buried in the joint under- RECORD at the conclusion of my re- This may be very advantageous for standing—which has now been made marks that letter. Russia. In fact, Russia is headed to a public—reached by President Obama The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- low level anyway because of their econ- and Medvedev is inclusion of the fol- pore. Without objection, it is so or- omy. But I believe it is a grave risk for lowing language suggesting an acces- dered. the United States and our allies. I sion to the Russian demand to include (See exhibit 3.) think these are issues that will war- Mr. KYL. Mr. Rademaker correctly missile defense in the follow-on treaty: rant the highest level of scrutiny by observes: A provision on the interrelationships of the Senate. We can’t be rushed in our The critics are not impressed that by 2012 strategic offensive and strategic defensive work. These are very important exis- the U.S. will have reduced its deployed stra- arms. tential questions. tegic warheads by 80 percent. They will not I ask unanimous consent that the I note that the Senate had over 425 be satisfied if the U.S. reduces by 99 percent. days between the signature on the text of the Joint Understanding be So long as there is one nuclear weapon re- printed in the RECORD at the conclu- maining in the U.S. inventory, he says, they START I agreement and the eventual sion of my remarks. will point to this as the root cause of nuclear ratification of that treaty. There were The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- proliferation. 1,119 days between the signing and rati- pore. Without objection, it is so or- As I indicated a few moments ago, fication of START II. And the Chem- dered. there are real concerns facing the Sen- ical Weapons Convention allowed the (See exhibit 2.) ate at this time as we consider the Senate 1,563 days of review, delibera- Mr. KYL. This last statement is a START follow-on treaty. It is impera- tion, and debate. The last successful dangerous connection to make and one tive that the President understand the arms control treaty with the Russians, the administration must not negotiate. true situation as he negotiates with his the Strategic Offensive Reductions U.S. missile defenses exist to protect Russian counterparts. Treaty, or SORT, permitted the Senate against ballistic missile threats by This is all the more important as we 287 days to review. rogue regimes and the threat of acci- begin to understand the highly signifi- I say again, there is no need for a dental or unauthorized launches. They cant reductions the administration ap- rush. As the Wall Street Journal re- are not about Russia. Consequently, we parently wants to negotiate in a fol- ported yesterday, July 8: should not allow Russia to attempt to low-on agreement. According to the The White House Coordinator for Weapons limit our defenses, and that is what I Joint Understanding from which I of Mass Destruction, Security and Arms Con- trol, Gary Samore, said on Sunday that the fear these words from the Joint Under- quoted before, the President plans to Administration may have to enact certain standing may allow to occur. Such a reach an agreement that represents a provisions of a treaty by executive order and linkage in the START agreement will significant departure from current on a ‘provisional basis’ to meet the Decem- be rejected by Members of the Senate. force levels. ber deadline.

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In the to ensure that the Senate has all the weapons that favors Russia. meantime, this follow-on agreement time it needs to thoughtfully consider This imbalance is exacerbated by the may lock in a significant disadvantage a treaty and to make sure a nuclear fact that Russia maintains an active for the United States and our allies. weapons modernization program is in nuclear weapons production complex, In recent months, it has become clear place and funded before the Senate pro- while the United States does not. that the state of our nuclear deterrent ceeds to ratification of the START fol- According to the recently concluded is in need of serious attention. low-on. report of the bipartisan Perry-Schles- As high an authority as Secretary of Mr. President, according to press re- inger Commission, there is a growing Defense Robert Gates warned: ‘‘At a ports, Russian President Medvedev has asymmetry between United States and certain point, it will become impos- indicated that his nation would like to Russian nuclear weapons capabilities sible to keep extending the life of our reduce the number of strategic launch- thanks to a longstanding problem arsenal, especially in light of our test- ers several times below the number whereby the Russian Federation has ing moratorium. It also makes it hard- currently permitted under START. maintained far greater numbers of tac- er to reduce existing stockpiles, be- This is reflected in the launcher limits tical nuclear weapons than the United cause eventually we won’t have as outlined in the Joint Understanding. States. much confidence in the efficacy of the This sounds good, but it is unclear According to the commission, the weapons we do have.’’ that Russia is actually giving anything Russians have approximately 3,800 of Secretary Gates continued this argu- up. these weapons, while the United States ment when he said: ‘‘To be blunt, there In recent testimony before the House has only a few hundred. is absolutely no way we can maintain a Committee on Foreign Affairs, Dr. And according to a recent CRS re- credible deterrent and reduce the num- Keith Payne, a former official of the port, the Russians may have as many ber of weapons in our stockpile without Defense Department and a member of as 8,000. either resorting to testing our stock- the bipartisan Congressional Commis- Despite this asymmetry, we are told pile or pursuing a modernization pro- sion on the Strategic Posture, cau- that the forthcoming START follow-on gram.’’ tioned ‘‘We should be very careful will not deal with Russian tactical nu- This is a statement of significant im- about moving toward lower launcher clear weapons, at Russian demand. port. Secretary Gates has warned that numbers because it would provide sig- Yet, it is clear that our allies who without a modernization program, such nificant advantages for the Russian rely on our extended deterrent are in- as the Reliable Replacement Warhead Federation, but significant disadvan- creasingly concerned. RRW, which Congress rejected during tages for U.S. strategy.’’ For example, the Perry-Schlesinger the last administration, we will be un- As Dr. Payne noted in his testimony, report stated: ‘‘The combination of new able to reduce the number of weapons Russia’s strategic ICBMs, SLBMs and warhead designs, the estimated produc- we maintain. bombers will drop dramatically with or tion capability for new nuclear war- In fact, we are not even certain we without a new arms control agreement. heads, and precision delivery systems can modernize without testing, but we Specifically, Dr. Payne stated: ‘‘with- such as the Iskander short-range tac- would be a lot closer to knowing the in 8 or 9 years, the number of Russian tical ballistic missile (known as the answer to that question if Congress had strategic launchers will have dropped SS–26 in the West), open up new possi- approved the RRW studies. from approximately 680 launchers bilities for Russian efforts to threaten As the Perry-Schlesinger Commis- (some of which already are not oper- to use nuclear weapons to influence re- sion noted, our nuclear weapons and ational) to approximately 270 launchers gional conflicts.’’ their delivery platforms are long over- simply as a result of aging of their sys- And according to that report, ‘‘The due for a needed modernization pro- tems and the pace of their moderniza- United States should not cede to Rus- gram and will continue to experience tion program. In contrast, the service sia a posture of superiority in the name safety, reliability and credibility prob- life of existing U.S. systems extends of deemphasizing nuclear weapons in lems until that modernization is in several decades.’’ U.S. military strategy. There seems no place. Dr. Payne continues: ‘‘Despite spend- near-term prospect of such a result in In fact, even in its Interim Report, ing up to 25% of the Russian military the balance of operationally deployed the commission stated: ‘‘High con- budget on the strategic forces, Russia’s strategic nuclear weapons. But that fidence in stockpile reliability not only strategic nuclear forces will decline balance does not exist in nonstrategic is important for maintaining deter- steeply with or without arms control.’’ nuclear forces, where Russia enjoys a rence, it is also vital for making sub- Consequently, Russia isn’t giving up sizeable numerical advantage. As noted stantial reductions in the size of our anything by agreeing to these reduc- above, it stores thousands of these stockpile.’’ Thus, it should not be surprising that tions. At the same time, reductions in weapons in apparent support of pos- the commission made the following delivery vehicles could have con- sible military operations west of the findings and recommendations that are sequences for the U.S., in terms of Urals. The United States deploys a of such importance that I want to read prompt global strike capabilities nd small fraction of that number in sup- them into the Record in their entirety: conventional strike modernization. port of nuclear sharing agreements in Dr. Payne also wrote about these NATO. Precise numbers for the U.S. de- i. For the indefinite future, the United States must maintain a viable nuclear deter- facts in a recent Wall Street Journal ployments are classified but their total rent. The other NPT- recognized nuclear- piece, and I ask unanimous consent to is only about five percent of the total weapon states have put in place comprehen- print it in the RECORD as well. at the height of the Cold War. Strict sive programs to modernize their forces to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- U.S.-Russian equivalence in NSNF meet new international circumstances. pore. Without objection, it is so or- numbers is unnecessary. But the cur- ii. The Stockpile Stewardship Program has dered. rent imbalance is stark and worrisome had some remarkable achievements. But in (See exhibit 4.) to some U.S. allies in Central Europe. recent years, the level of funding provided to Mr. KYL. Additionally, in order to If and as reductions continue in the support these safeguards has been inad- equate. get a follow-on START agreement with number of operationally deployed stra- iii. The Life Extension Program has to Russia—one that appears to be much tegic nuclear weapons, this imbalance date been effective in dealing with the prob- more to Russia’s advantage than ours— will become more apparent and allies lem of modernizing the arsenal. But it is be- we have also decided we will not seek less assured.’’ coming increasingly difficult to continue to get the Russians to give up a very It is therefore inexplicable to me within the constraints of a rigid adherence real advantage they possess: their tac- that we will not be negotiating with to original materials and design as the tical nuclear weapons, also known as stockpile continues to age. the Russians about reductions in those iv. As the reductions have proceeded over nonstrategic nuclear weapons. nuclear forces. the period since the end of the Cold War, the While the United States and Russia Moreover, I am concerned by sugges- potential to deal with technical surprise has have a rough equivalence in their stra- tions that discussions of these forces been reduced, as the diversity of types of tegic nuclear weapons, there is a sig- will have to wait for the ‘‘next treaty’’ weapons in the stockpile has shrunk.

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Additionally, the Commis- of smaller-yield weapons is much greater. our nuclear weapons, the complex that sion on the Strategic Posture noted To U.S. allies and friends, all nuclear supports it, and the delivery systems that the Russians are in violation of weapons are strategic. associated with it long overdue, it is their commitments concerning tactical An agreement that preserves the large im- also inextricably linked to safely re- nuclear weapons under the 1990–91 balance in total numbers of deployed nuclear ducing our nuclear arsenal further and weapons in Russia’s favor will, over time, af- Presidential Nuclear Initiatives. fect the views of U.S. allies and friends on must be considered by the Senate si- I remind my colleagues these are the same the reliability of the U.S. nuclear umbrella. multaneously to, if not before, the tactical nuclear weapons that Russia refuses U.S. policy for decades—in administrations START follow-on is submitted. to discuss in the follow-on treaty, a demand of both parties—has been to maintain a nu- Such a modernization program the administration seems to have accepted. clear capability second to none. That policy should take into account issues raised Clearly, if the United States is going would be undermined by an agreement that further reduces strategic weapons while leav- by the Nuclear Weapons Council in its to negotiate a successor to the 1991 December 24, 2008, letter to the NNSA ing so-called non-strategic weapons unlim- START agreement with the Russians, ited. administrator. we must have a way to reconcile past Recognize existence of risks in strategic I ask unanimous consent to print the compliance failures and ensure that fu- reductions below current levels—There is no letter in the RECORD at the conclusion ture violations, if any, are resolved in compelling reason for the U.S. and Russia to of my remarks. a timely manner. reduce deployed strategic nuclear warheads The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- As I have articulated, there are sig- below the current range of 1700–2200, as set in the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty pore. Without objection, it is so or- nificant issues that the Senate will dered. (SORT). This level of offensive strategic nu- have to follow closely and scrutinize as clear arms, the lowest in decades, was based (See exhibit 5.) a part of the process of advice and con- on analysis that took into account the dan- Mr. KYL. It should also take into ac- sent. gers and uncertainties of the security envi- count the commission’s recommenda- This is a two-way process of con- ronment. Quickly reducing to an arbitrary tions, which noted that as long as mod- sultation between the administration number like 1500, does not take into account ernization takes place within current these risks. and the Senate. Don’t pay for what’s free—According to policies regarding testing and military I remind my colleagues and the ad- characteristics, there should be no po- credible Russian sources, Russia’s strategic ministration, it is more important that nuclear weapons will be reduced by approxi- litical controversy. this be done right than quickly. mately 60% over the next decade in any The administration should request a Arrangements can be made to ensure event—with or without a START renewal modernization program that in its first that the provisions of START that treaty—due to the aging or planned mod- year includes: increases to stockpile enjoy almost universal support in this ernization of systems. The United States surveillance; LEP studies for W76 and body do not expire, as administration should not make concessions for the purpose B61 that add safety, reliability and of inducing Russia to make reductions that officials have freely admitted. will occur anyway. credibility; increases to directed stock- I urge the administration to continue pile work; certification and safety at Certain reductions may be harmful— consulting regularly with the Senate, Whether a reduction below the 1700–2200 the Nevada Test Site; accelerated fund- including the National Security Work- range is prudent depends on a number of con- ing of the Los Alamos CMRR facility ing Group that I cochair with my col- siderations, especially preserving deterrence and the Y–12 UPF; and, increases to ad- league from West Virginia, Senator and taking account of all potential adver- saries. vanced computing platform and code BYRD. Preserve deterrence and extended deter- work. I yield the floor. Mr. President, lastly, I wish to dis- rence—Any reductions should allow the U.S. EXHIBIT 1 cuss an important but so far over- to preserve not only deterrence of threats di- rectly against the U.S. but also extended de- looked component of the pending arms U.S.-RUSSIAN START RENEWAL NEGOTIA- TIONS—GUIDELINES TO PROTECT U.S. INTER- terrence—for allies and partners who depend control discussions, namely Russia’s ESTS on the U.S. to deter potential nuclear ag- history of violating its obligations. Recognize that the U.S. nuclear deterrent gressors. Effect on triad—In particular, any reduc- The unclassified version of the 2005 force is a key element in the defense of the tions should allow the U.S. to maintain a ro- State Department Report on Adher- United States and of our allies and friends. bust nuclear triad of land-based, sea-based ence to and Compliance with Arms U.S. nuclear umbrella is crucial non-pro- Control, Nonproliferation, and Disar- and bomber-delivered weapons. liferation tool. The U.S. nuclear umbrella is Importance of triad—It is important to mament Agreements and Commit- perhaps the most important nonproliferation maintain the triad, lest the survivability and ments makes clear, and not for the tool we possess, as many of our allies and flexibility of the U.S. strategic posture be first time, that Russia has not lived up friends rely on our deterrent force. Absent a undermined. to all of its agreements under the 1991 U.S. nuclear deterrent seen to be credible, ef- Consider all potential adversaries—In as- fective and safe, those nations would have to START agreement. sessing the sufficiency of the U.S. deterrent, consider developing their own nuclear weap- the potential nuclear capabilities of all pos- Dr. Payne noted this in his recent ons. testimony, and I quote, ‘‘in my opin- sible adversaries of the U.S. and of allies and Analyze first, then negotiate. The U.S. De- partners who depend on that deterrent ion, the most important of these viola- fense Department should complete a proper should be considered, not just the capabili- tions has been discussed openly in Rus- Nuclear Posture Review, as mandated by ties of Russia. sian publications. It is the Russian Congress, before the U.S. concludes a new Don’t incentivize proliferation—The U.S. testing of the SS–27 ICBM with MIRVs treaty with Russia on further nuclear weap- nuclear posture should not be constrained to in direct violation of START. The SS– ons reductions. the point that other current or potential nu- 27 is listed as a single-warhead ICBM Limit Russian advantage in ‘‘tactical’’ nu- clear powers come to believe they can create clear weapons—A new U.S.-Russian agree- and can only be tested and deployed a nuclear arsenal that would give them sig- ment should aim to reduce the current Rus- nificant strategic leverage against the U.S. with a single warhead under START. sian superiority over the U.S. in numbers of In any case, exercise caution in limiting Russian Sources place the number of ‘‘tactical’’ nuclear weapons. Russia has ap- delivery systems—In the interest of stability MIRVs on this forthcoming missile at 4 proximately ten times the number of such and flexibility, the U.S. should not agree to or more.’’ weapons in the U.S. arsenal. reduce the number of delivery systems in a These are not the only such issues re- Address before U.S. leverage shrinks—The way that would increase the vulnerability of garding the Russians compliance with U.S. will have less leverage to address this our deterrent (including our extended deter- START. I ask unanimous consent that issue once a START renewal agreement has rent that protects U.S. allies and partners). been concluded. Don’t incentivize MIRVs—For the same the START section of the unclassified Recognize the significance of Russia’s reasons, a new agreement should not re- Compliance Report be printed in the large advantage in ‘‘tactical’’ nuclear weap- strain or penalize ‘‘de-MIRVing’’—that is, RECORD at the conclusion of my re- ons. The distinction between strategic and converting multiple-warhead missiles into marks. tactical nuclear weapons is an artifact of the single-warhead missiles.

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Shulsky, Director, Strategic Jimmy Carter spoke for the latter group circumstances. Arms Control Policy, Office of Secretary of when he wrote, in an op-ed in the Wash- A crucial requirement: A comprehensive Defense; Secretary of Defense Representa- ington Post a while back, ‘‘The United modernization plan—The Senate should not tive to Defense and Space Talks (Reagan); States is the major culprit in this erosion of consent to any treaty until the Administra- James Woolsey, Director, Central Intel- the NPT.’’ The key to ending nuclear pro- tion has proposed to Congress a satisfactory, ligence Agency (Clinton). liferation, according to Mr. Carter and the comprehensive modernization plan that ful- EXHIBIT 2 many others who share this point of view, is fills the modernization recommendations of for the U.S. to demonstrate leadership by the bipartisan Congressional Commission on JOINT UNDERSTANDING moving decisively to eliminate its nuclear the Strategic Posture of the United States, The President of the United States of weapons. This perspective is likely to be especially the maintenance of a safe, reliable America and the President of the Russian heard more frequently as international ef- and credible U.S. nuclear deterrent, includ- Federation have decided on further reduc- forts to constrain the nuclear ambitions of ing an extended deterrent for the protection tions and limitations of their nations’ stra- Iran and North Korea appear to falter. of U.S. allies and partners. tegic offensive arms and on concluding at an There are, however, two basic flaws in the Don’t constrain missile defense—A new early date a new legally binding agreement suggestion that nuclear proliferation is root- U.S.-Russian arms control agreement should to replace the current START Treaty, and ed in U.S. nuclear policy. First, the reasons not constrain the U.S. ability to develop and directed that the new treaty contain, inter why Iran, North Korea and other would-be deploy missile defenses. alia, the following elements: proliferators seek nuclear weapons have Don’t constrain advanced conventional 1. A provision to the effect that each Party nothing to do with Washington’s nuclear pol- weapons—A new U.S.-Russian agreement will reduce and limit its strategic offensive icy. Second, the claim that the U.S. is dis- should not constrain or penalize (1) U.S. de- arms so that seven years after entry into regarding its legal obligations under the velopment of advanced conventional—that force of the treaty and thereafter, the limits NPT does not withstand scrutiny. is, non-nuclear weapons, including those ca- will be in the range of 500–1100 for strategic To recognize that the motivations of to- pable of strategic strike, or (2) U.S. deploy- delivery vehicles, and in the range of 1500– day’s nuclear proliferators have nothing to ment of such weapons to replace nuclear 1675 for their associated warheads. do with U.S. nuclear policy, it is necessary weapons. only to consider one question: Would Iran’s Take account of unpredictability of tech- The specific numbers to be recorded in the Mahmoud Ahmadinejad or North Korea’s nology developments—We cannot now pre- treaty for these limits will be agreed dict what conventional weapons develop- through further negotiations. Kim Jong Il be any less interested in having ments may be possible. 2. Provisions for calculating these limits. nuclear weapons if the U.S. gave up its nu- Consider effects on programs of the fu- 3. Provisions on definitions, data ex- clear weapons? In both cases, the answer is ture—Thus, the effect of a given treaty limi- changes, notifications, eliminations, inspec- clearly no. tation cannot be measured only by how it tions and verification procedures, as well as President Ahmadinejad, by his own state- would impact programs already on the confidence building and transparency meas- ments, is bent on dominating the Middle books. ures, as adapted, simplified, and made less East and destroying the state of Israel. Nu- Address Russian compliance problems—De- costly, as appropriate, in comparison to the clear weapons afford a shortcut to the real- vise a mechanism that ensures treaty viola- START Treaty. ization of these objectives and therefore the tions are investigated and parties to an 4. A provision to the effect that each Party Iranian regime wants them. Whether or not agreement adhere to their obligations. will determine for itself the composition and the U.S. has nuclear weapons is irrelevant to From the outset, the Russians have failed structure of its strategic offensive arms. this calculus. Mr. Ahmadinejad may occa- to comply fully with their obligations. 5. A provision on the interrelationship of sionally find it a convenient talking point to For example, according to an August 2005 strategic offensive and strategic defensive draw comparisons with the nuclear programs U.S. State Department report, Russia has arms. of other countries, but there is little doubt prevented U.S. inspectors from verifying 6. A provision on the impact of interconti- his policy would be the same even in the ab- warhead limits on certain ICBMs. nental ballistic missiles and submarine- sence of that talking point. Update START verification—A key U.S. launched ballistic missiles in a non-nuclear In the case of North Korea, the pursuit of objective in an agreement with Russia configuration on strategic stability. nuclear weapons appears to stem from Kim should be to update START verification pro- 7. A provision on basing strategic offensive Jong Il’s hunger for prestige and power. All visions to take account of new cir- arms exclusively on the national territory of indications are that Kim would be even more cumstances and fix problems. each Party. interested in having nuclear weapons if he Verification regime extendable—Obama 8. Establishment of an implementation thought he could be the only leader on Earth administration officials have a sense of ur- body to resolve questions related to treaty to possess them. gency because the START Treaty expires in implementation. Those who argue that the U.S. has dis- December 2009 and they want to ensure that 9. A provision to the effect that the treaty regarded its nuclear disarmament obliga- the treaty’s verification regime does not will not apply to existing patterns of co- tions under the NPT are quick to make cat- lapse. But the US and Russia can agree to ex- operation in the area of strategic offensive egorical assertions about the treaty’s re- tend the verification regime without having arms between a Party and a third state. quirements, but almost never quote the per- to rush to reach agreement on further weap- 10. A duration of the treaty of ten years, tinent language of the NPT, for the simple ons reductions. unless it is superseded before that time by a reason that it provides no support for their Endorsed by: claims. The key provision, Article VI of the John Bolton, Ambassador to United Na- subsequent treaty on the reduction of stra- tegic offensive arms. treaty, consists of only one sentence: ‘‘Each tions, Under Secretary of State for Arms of the Parties to the Treaty undertakes to Control and International Security (G.W. The Presidents direct their negotiators to finish their work on the treaty at an early pursue negotiations in good faith on effec- Bush); tive measures relating to cessation of the Seth Cropsey, Deputy Assistant Secretary date so that they may sign and submit it for nuclear arms race at an early date and to nu- of Defense for Special Operations and Low- ratification in their respective countries. clear disarmament, and on a Treaty on gen- Intensity Conflict (G.H.W. Bush); Signed at Moscow, this sixth day of July, Jack David, Deputy Assistant Secretary of 2009, in duplicate, in the English and Russian eral and complete disarmament under strict Defense for Combating Weapons of Mass De- languages. and effective international control.’’ struction and Negotiations Policy (G.W. FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: It is impossible to discern from this lan- guage a binding legal obligation on the U.S. Bush); FOR THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Paula DeSutter, Assistant Secretary of and the other four nuclear-weapon states to State for Verification, Compliance and Im- EXHIBIT 3 give up nuclear weapons. The operative legal plementation (G.W. Bush); [From the Wall Street Journal, May 7, 2007] requirement is to ‘‘pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating Michael M. Dunn, Lieutenant General, BLAME AMERICA FIRST U.S.A.F. (ret.); President, National Defense . . . to nuclear disarmament. . . .’’ (By Stephen Rademaker) University; The U.S. has not only negotiated on such Eric Edelman, Under Secretary of Defense Two groups with diametrically opposed matters for more than three decades, but it for Policy (G.W. Bush) agendas have for years argued that the likes has signed and implemented a series of arms Douglas J. Feith, Under Secretary of De- of Iran and North Korea will not be deterred control agreements beginning in 1972 that fense for Policy (G.W. Bush); in their quest for nuclear weapons so long as have ended the nuclear arms race and sub- Fred C. Ikle´, Under Secretary of Defense the U.S. and the other nuclear powers are ig- stantially reduced the U.S. nuclear inven- for Policy (Reagan); Director, Arms Control noring their obligation under the Nuclear tory. When the latest arms control agree- and Disarmament Agency (Ford); Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) to give up ment with Russia expires in 2012, the U.S.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:24 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10JY6.010 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 10, 2009 will have reduced by about 80% the number valry of the past,’’ while Mr. Medvedev bilizing first-strike dangers, and would re- of strategic nuclear warheads deployed at hailed it as a ‘‘reasonable compromise.’’ In duce or eliminate the U.S. ability to adapt the height of the Cold War. fact, given the range of force levels it per- its nuclear deterrent to an increasingly di- Significantly, the obligations of Article VI mits, this agreement has the potential to verse set of post-Cold War nuclear and bio- apply not just to the five countries allowed compromise U.S. security—depending on logical weapons threats. by the treaty to have nuclear weapons, but what happens next. Accepting low launcher numbers would to all parties to the NPT. Article VI clearly In the first place, locking in specific reduc- also encourage placing more warheads on the links the obligation to negotiate on nuclear tions for U.S. forces prior to the conclusion remaining ICBMs—i.e., ‘‘MIRVing,’’ or add- disarmament with an obligation on the part of the ongoing Nuclear Posture Review is ing multiple independently targeted war- of all NPT parties to negotiate ‘‘a Treaty on putting the cart before the horse. The Obama heads on a single missile. This is what the general and complete disarmament.’’ administration’s team at the Pentagon is Russians openly say they are planning to do. The treaty also does not assume that nu- currently examining U.S. strategic force re- Yet the U.S. has long sought to move away clear disarmament must be a prerequisite to quirements. Before specific limits are set on from MIRVed ICBMs as part of START, be- general and complete disarmament. To the U.S. forces, it should complete the review. cause heavy MIRVing can make each ICBM a contrary, one of the treaty’s introductory Strategic requirements should drive force more tempting target. One measure of U.S. paragraphs spells out the expectation of the numbers; arms-control numbers should not success will be in resisting the Russian claim parties that actual ‘‘elimination from na- dictate strategy. that severely reducing launcher numbers is tional arsenals of nuclear weapons’’ would Second, the new agreement not only calls somehow necessary and ‘‘stabilizing.’’ It take place not prior to, but ‘‘pursuant to a for reductions in the number of nuclear war- would be neither. Treaty on general and complete disar- heads (to between 1,500 and 1,675), but for Third, the new agreement appears to defer mament.’’ cuts in the number of strategic force launch- the matter of so-called tactical nuclear Those who in essence agree with the views ers. Under the 1991 START I Treaty, each weapons. Russia has some 4,000 tactical nu- of a Noam Chomsky that ‘‘The United States side was limited to 1,600 launchers. Yester- clear weapons and many thousands more in has led the way in refusal to abide by the Ar- day’s agreement calls for each side to be lim- reserve; U.S. officials have said that Russia ticle VI obligations,’’ notwithstanding more ited to between 500 and 1,100 launchers each. has an astounding 10 to 1 numerical advan- than 30 years of nuclear arms control, need According to open Russian sources, it was tage. These weapons are of greatest concern to explain why they are not similarly exer- Russia that pushed for the lower limit of 500 with regard to the potential for nuclear war, cised by the failure of all other NPT states launchers in negotiations. In the weeks lead- and they should be our focus for arms reduc- to satisfy their Article VI obligations. In ing up to this summit, it also has been open- tion. The Perry-Schlesinger commission re- particular, they need to explain why the U.S. ly stated that Moscow would like the num- port identified Russian tactical nuclear must do more to comply with Article VI’s ber of deployed intercontinental ballistic weapons as an ‘‘urgent’’ problem. Yet at this nuclear disarmament provisions, in the ab- missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched mis- point, they appear to be off the table. sence of even token steps by anyone else to siles (SLBMS), and strategic bombers to be The administration may hope to negotiate comply with that Article’s general and com- reduced ‘‘several times’’ below the current reductions in tactical nuclear weapons later. plete disarmament requirements. limit of 1,600. Moving toward very low num- But Russia has rejected this in the past, and Because the language of Article VI does bers of launchers is a smart position for Rus- nothing seems to have changed. As Gen. not actually say what proponents of nuclear sia, but not for the U.S. Vladimir Dvorkin of the Russian Academy of disarmament want it to say, they have Why? Because the number of deployed Rus- Sciences said recently in Moscow Interfax- worked for decades to reinterpret it. They sian strategic ICBMs, SLBMs, and bombers AVN Online, ‘‘A treaty on the limitation and have, for example, promoted declarations by will drop dramatically simply as a result of reduction of tactical nuclear weapons looks international conferences reformulating the their aging. In other words, a large number absolutely unrealistic.’’ If the U.S. hopes to requirements of Article VI, and then argued of Russian launchers will be removed from address this real problem, it must maintain that these reformulations are legally binding service with or without a new arms-control negotiating leverage in the form of strategic on the U.S., without approval by the U.S. agreement. launchers and weapons. The Obama administration will undoubt- Fourth, Mr. Medvedev was quoted recently Senate. These efforts have succeeded to a re- edly come under heavy pressure to move to in RIA Novosti as saying that strategic re- markable degree, at least as measured by the low end of the 500–1,100 limit on launch- ductions are possible only if the U.S. allevi- popular conceptions of the NPT’s nuclear- ers in order to match Russian reductions. ates Russian concerns about ‘‘U.S. plans to disarmament requirements. But it need not and should not do so. Based create a global missile defense.’’ There will And so the critics are not impressed that solely on open Russian sources, by 2017–2018 surely be domestic and international pres- by 2012 the U.S. will have reduced its de- Russia will likely have fewer than half of the sure on the U.S. to limit missile defense to ployed strategic nuclear warheads by 80%. approximately 680 operational launchers it facilitate Russian reductions under the new They will not be satisfied if the U.S. reduces has today. With a gross domestic product treaty. But the U.S. need for missile defense by 99%. So long as there is one nuclear weap- less than that of California, Russia is con- has little to do with Russia. And the value of on remaining in the U.S. inventory, they will fronting the dilemma of how to maintain missile defense could not be clearer given re- point to this as a root cause of nuclear pro- parity with the U.S. while retiring its many cent North Korean belligerence. The Rus- liferation. aged strategic forces. sians are demanding this linkage, at least in Few serious students of nuclear strategy Mr. Medvedev’s solution is to negotiate, in- part to kill our missile defense site in Eu- believe that the stockpiles of the nuclear viting the U.S. to make real cuts, while Rus- rope intended to defend against Iranian mis- weapon states can be reduced to zero in the sia eliminates nothing that it wouldn’t re- siles. Another measure of U.S. success will foreseeable future. Fortunately our reliance tire in any event. be to avoid such linkages. on nuclear weapons has been declining, and This isn’t just my conclusion—it’s the con- In short, Russian leaders hope to control or the U.S. should continue to eliminate unnec- clusion of many Russian officials and com- eliminate many elements of U.S. military essary nuclear weapons based on considered mentators. Russian Gen. Nikolay Solovtsov, power in exchange for strategic force reduc- judgments about our national security re- commander of the Strategic Missile Troops, tions they will have to make anyway. U.S. quirements. But we should not base such de- was recently quoted by Moscow Interfax- leaders should not agree to pay Russia many cisions about our nuclear force structure on AVN Online as saying that ‘‘not a single times over for essentially an empty box. wishful thinking that we can earn the good- Russian launcher’’ with ‘‘remaining service Finally, Russian violations of its existing will of nuclear proliferators and other critics life’’ will be withdrawn under a new agree- arms-control commitments must be ad- whose agendas are advanced by blaming ment. Noted Russian journalist Pavel dressed along with any new commitments. America for nuclear proliferation. Felgengauer observed in Novaya Gazeta that According to an August 2005 State Depart- EXHIBIT 4 Russian leaders ‘‘have demanded of the ment report, Russia has violated START [From the Wall Street Journal, July 8, 2009] Americans unilateral concessions on all verification and other arms-control commit- points, offering practically nothing in ex- ments in multiple ways. One significant vio- ARMS CONTROL AMNESIA change.’’ Precisely. lation has even been discussed openly in Rus- (By Keith B. Payne) Beyond the bad negotiating principle of sian publications—the testing of the SS–27 Three hours after arriving at the Kremlin giving up something for nothing, there will ICBM with MIRVs in direct violation of yesterday, President Barack Obama signed a be serious downsides if the U.S. actually re- START I. preliminary agreement on a new nuclear duces its strategic launchers as much as President Obama should recall Winston arms-control treaty with Russian President Moscow wishes. The bipartisan Congres- Churchill’s warning: ‘‘Be careful above all Dmitry Medvedev. The agreement—a clear sional Strategic Posture Commission—head- things not to let go of the atomic weapon road map for a new strategic Arms Reduc- ed by former secretaries of defense William until you are sure and more than sure that tion Treaty (START)—commits the U.S. and J. Perry and James R. Schlesinger—con- other means of preserving peace are in your Russia to cut their nuclear weapons to the cluded that the U.S. could make reductions hands.’’ There is no need for the U.S. to ac- lowest levels since the early years of the ‘‘if this were done while also preserving the cept Russian demands for missile-defense Cold War. resilience and survivability of U.S. forces.’’ linkage, or deep reductions in the number of Mr. Obama praised the agreement as a step Having very low numbers of launchers would our ICBMs, SLBMs and bombers, to realize forward, away from the ‘‘suspicion and ri- make the U.S. more vulnerable to desta- much lower numbers of Russian strategic

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Notwithstanding the overall success of onstrate key capabilities and meet stockpile Hon. THOMAS P. D’AGOSTINO, START implementation, a significant num- requirements. As stated in the March 2008 Administrator, National Nuclear Security Ad- ber of longstanding compliance issues that ‘‘National Security and Nuclear Weapons in have been raised in the START Treaty’s ministration, Department of Energy, Wash- the 21st Century’’ paper signed by Secre- ington, DC. taries Gates and Bodman, planned pit pro- Joint Compliance and Inspection Commis- DEAR MR. D’AGOSTINO: The Department of sion (JCIC) remain unresolved. The Parties Defense (DoD) and the National Nuclear Se- duction facilities should be capable of pro- viding an estimated maximum capacity of continue to work through diplomatic chan- curity Administration (NNSA), have joint re- nels and in the JCIC to ensure smooth imple- sponsibility to maintain a safe, secure, and 50–80 pits per year. Near-term planning for pit manufacturing capacity should be exe- mentation of the Treaty and effective resolu- reliable nuclear weapons stockpile and sup- tion of compliance issues and questions. porting infrastructure to provide the United cuted in a way that does not foreclose appro- States a credible nuclear deterrent. I under- priate adjustments in capacity if necessary The United States raised six new compli- stand that NNSA is implementing Records of in the future. ance issues during the period of this report. Provide an infrastructure to produce, with The United States considers four of these to Decision (RODs), in connection with the re- sufficient capacity, uranium and other com- cently completed Supplemental Pro- have been closed. However, several pre- ponents of nuclear warhead canned sub- vious—often long-standing—compliance grammatic Environmental Impact State- assemblies, and to support surveillance and ment (SPEIS), regarding the future U.S. nu- issues remain unresolved. A number of these dismantlement activities. issues, some of which originated as early as clear weapons complex. Our staffs have been Maintain the ability to produce tritium in the first year of Treaty implementation, working together to address the detailed quantities sufficient to support the stock- highlight the different interpretations of the issues associated with the SPEIS decisions, pile. including specific requirements the nuclear Maintain the ability to conduct surveil- Parties about how to implement the complex weapons complex must achieve to enable lance of all components of nuclear warheads inspection and verification provisions of the stockpile and infrastructure transformation. so that potential reliability issues can be START Treaty. The U.S. nuclear deterrent continues to quickly identified, allowing responsive cor- ICBM ISSUES serve as the ultimate guarantor of U.S. secu- rection. rity and our security commitments to allies. Provide sufficient capacity for warhead as- Inability to Confirm during Reentry Vehi- The required size and composition of the nu- sembly and disassembly that takes into ac- cle Inspections (RVOSIs) that the Number of clear weapons stockpile is dependent on the count upcoming warhead life extension pro- Attributed ICBM Warheads Has Not Been Ex- global security environment and the ability grams, the potential introduction of replace- ceeded. During RVOSIs of deployed Russian to respond to unanticipated technical prob- ment warheads with enhanced surety fea- ICBMs, U.S. inspectors have been hampered, lems. We cannot know with certainty the fu- tures, and the capability to address future in some cases, from ascertaining whether the ture global security environment, nor can we and emerging requirements, while at the missile had a front section, or that the front predict the nature or extent of potential same time addressing the growing number of section contained no more reentry vehicles problems with warheads or delivery systems. warheads slated for dismantlement resulting (RVs) than the number of warheads attrib- These factors argue for a flexible nuclear from recent stockpile reductions directed by uted to a missile of the declared type under weapons infrastructure capable of responding the President. the Treaty. to future geopolitical or technical chal- Complete and sustain the research and de- The purpose of an RVOSI, as set forth in lenges. velopment, scientific, computational and ex- To minimize stockpile size and reduce the perimental facilities and capabilities, includ- paragraph 6 of Article XI of the Treaty, is to likelihood that a return to underground nu- ing warhead design, engineering and produc- confirm that a ballistic missile contains no clear testing will be needed in the future, tion skills needed to support the future more RVs than the number of warheads at- DoD will require a warhead with modern stockpile. tributed to a missile of that type. safety, security, and use control features. In Ensure a 24–36 month preparedness to con- The RVOSI procedures are referenced in addition, DoD will continue to rely on life duct, as may be required, an underground paragraph 16 of Section IX of the Inspection extension of legacy warheads and therefore nuclear test to help resolve a safety or tech- Protocol and contained in Annex 3 to the In- requires an infrastructure capable of devel- nical problem in the stockpile. spection Protocol. Paragraph 11 of Annex 3 oping and producing these warheads. Of crit- As you implement the RODs regarding the allows the inspected Party to cover RVs. In- ical importance, and independent of future future complex, I trust that you will fully spectors have a right to view these covers stockpile planning, our nuclear infrastruc- consider these requirements and request that and to measure hard covers prior to their ture must ensure that our future stockpile you update the Nuclear Weapons Council on placement on the RVs. The covers are then is: progress at an upcoming meeting. installed on the RVs before the inspectors Safe and Secure: To the degree feasible, re- ——— ——— view the front section. Under the Treaty, furbished or replacement warheads will in- (For John J. Young, Jr., Chairman). such covers must not hamper inspectors in corporate enhanced safety features such as: ascertaining that the front section contains insensitive high explosives, multipoint safe- EXHIBIT 6 no more RVs than the number of warheads ty, meet all other safety-related Military BUREAU OF attributed to a missile of that type. Russian Characteristics, and be protected against VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE, RV covers, in some instances, are too large; theft and sabotage including the possibility Washington, DC, August 30, 2005. consequently, they fail to meet this require- of unauthorized or accidental detonation. ADHERENCE TO AND COMPLIANCE WITH ARMS ment. Reliable: U.S. nuclear forces must be able CONTROL, NONPROLIFERATION, AND DISAR- to hold at risk those critical capabilities of MAMENT AGREEMENTS AND COMMITMENTS During certain RVOSIs, Russia did not our potential enemies that are defined by demonstrate to the satisfaction of the U.S. B. THE STRATEGIC ARMS REDUCTION TREATY presidential guidance. Increased performance inspection team that additional covered ob- (START) margins should be pursued in weapon refur- jects located on the front section, and de- Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine bishment or replacement programs, ensuring clared by Russia not to be RVs, were not are in compliance with the START strategic with high confidence that our nuclear weap- RVs. Although START does not differentiate offensive arms (SOA) central limits. Both ons are reliable and credible while reducing between nuclear and non-nuclear RVs, Rus- the United States and Russia met the the likelihood of a return to underground nu- sia’s willingness to use radiation detection START seven-year reduction final ceilings of clear testing. equipment (RDE) during such RVOSIs to es- 1,600 delivery vehicles and 6,000 attributed Adaptable: The NNSA should employ, to tablish that the extra objects were not nu- warheads by the December 4, 2001, deadline. the maximum extent possible in refurbished clear has been useful for resolving some, but By December 2001, these four Former Soviet or replacement weapons, modular designs not all, U.S. concerns. that are interoperable between multiple de- Union (FSU) successor states had reduced livery platforms. their aggregate forces to 1,136 deployed FINDING. Russian RV covers, and their In light of these standards and the need to launchers, 5,518 deployed warheads, and 4,894 method of emplacement, have in some cases achieve and modernize a responsive nuclear deployed ballistic missile warheads, as de- hampered U.S. inspectors from ascertaining infrastructure, the DoD recommends the fined by Article II of the Treaty, and all that the front section of the missiles con- NNSA RODs regarding the future of the nu- strategic weapons had been removed or tains no more RVs than the number of war- clear weapons complex take into account the eliminated from the territories of Ukraine, heads attributed to a missile of that type following: Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Additionally, under the Treaty. Russian cooperation in the Independent of the size of the future nu- START required the four FSU successor use of RDE and other measures has been clear weapons stockpile, provide a plutonium states to eliminate at least 154 heavy ICBM helpful in addressing some, but not all, of research, development, and manufacturing (SS–18)silo launchers by December 2001. In the difficulties encountered by U.S. inspec- capability that will ensure (1) continued ex- the original MOU, dated September 1, 1990, tors.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:24 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10JY6.026 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 10, 2009 Russian Road-Mobile Launchers’ ‘‘Break- types of items of inspection that are speci- on too much debt and too many Wash- in.’’ Russia has failed to declare certain fied for the facility to be inspected and de- ington takeovers. road-mobile launchers of ICBMs when they clared for the inspection site, and the right In terms of debt, we see the Presi- first leave their production facility, as re- to confirm the absence of any other item of dent’s proposals for debt for the next 10 quired by the Treaty. Russia has moved inspection at the inspection site. Pursuant years are nearly three times as much some of these launchers to an undeclared to paragraph 6 of Annex 1, inspectors may ‘‘break-in’’ area located over 60 miles from view and measure the dimensions of a launch as all of the money the United States the production facility without declaring canister declared to contain an item of in- spent in World War II. As far as Wash- that they have left the production facility spection to confirm it is of the declared type. ington takeovers, it seems to be a and are accountable under the Treaty. FINDING. Russia prevented U.S. inspec- weekly running reality show. First the Pursuant to paragraph 6(b) of Article III of tors from exercising their Treaty right to banks; then the insurance companies; the Treaty, a mobile launcher of ICBMs be- measure launch canisters for SS–24 ICBMs then the student loans; then the car comes subject to the Treaty limitations contained in rail-mobile launchers that are companies even, according to recent when it first leaves a production facility. located within the boundaries of an inspec- Not later than five days following the first tion site, in contravention of paragraphs 1 legislation; your farm pond, according exit of such a newly produced non-deployed and 6 of Annex 1 to the Inspection Protocol. to some Federal legislation; and now road-mobile launcher, and its entry into With regard to launch canisters for SS–25 maybe even health care. Treaty accountability, Section I of the Noti- and SS–27 ICBMs located on road-mobile But people have a right to say to us fication Protocol requires the Party pro- launchers, the Parties have agreed upon a on this side of the aisle: What would ducing the new Treaty-accountable item to policy arrangement to address this issue, but you Republicans do? You can’t just provide a notification of this change in data. it has not yet been implemented for the SS– point with alarm—although that is Except for transits, Parties are proscribed 27 ICBM. from locating non-deployed mobile launchers part of our job. What would Repub- TELEMETRY ISSUES outside the boundaries of the START-de- licans do? clared facilities identified in subparagraph As part of the START verification regime, I wanted to mention three areas 9(b) of Article IV of the Treaty. the Parties are obligated to notify each where Republicans have a different FINDING. Russia continues to violate other of missile flight tests and to exchange opinion than the current administra- START provisions relevant to these obliga- telemetry tapes, tape summaries, interpre- tion and where we hope we might per- tive data, and acceleration profiles for each tions. suade the American people and many Deployed SS–25 Road-Mobile Launchers flight test of a START-accountable ICBM or Based Outside Their Designated Restricted SLBM. The United States has raised several Democrats and even the President to Areas. Russia based some deployed SS–25 concerns regarding Russia’s failure to pro- join us on a different path for the coun- road-mobile launchers outside their declared vide all Treaty-required telemetry materials try. The first has to do with the Gov- restricted areas (RAs) at two road-mobile for some START-accountable flight tests in ernment’s ownership of General Mo- ICBM bases while these RAs were under con- violation of paragraphs 4 and 5 of Article X tors. We want to give the stock back to struction. The United States and Russia con- of the Treaty, and paragraph 1 of Section I the people who paid for it, the tax- cluded a temporary, interim policy arrange- and paragraphs 1 and 2 of Section II of the payers. The second has to do with Telemetry Protocol. ment regarding the conduct of inspections health care. We want to begin at the and cooperative measures at the facilities FINDING. Russia has in some instances where the launchers were housed during the failed to comply with Treaty requirements other end of the discussion. We want to period of construction. This arrangement regarding the provision of telemetry infor- start with the 250 million Americans permitted U.S. inspectors to conduct data mation on missile flight testing pursuant to who already have health care and make update inspections and RVOSIs that they Article X of the START Treaty and Sections sure they can afford it. After we are had not previously been able to perform, and I and II of the Telemetry Protocol. through making sure of that, that they allowed Russia to cooperate fully with pro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- can afford their government, because viding cooperative measures access for the pore. The Senator from Tennessee. they can’t afford these trillion-dollar launchers that were previously unavailable. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I additions to health care we keep hear- All of these road-mobile ICBMs and their launchers have since been transferred from thank the Senator from Arizona for his ing about. their bases, and their declared RAs have courtesy. I enjoyed hearing his re- Third, on clean energy, we want been eliminated as START facilities. marks. No Senator on either side of the clean energy as well as the President FINDING. Notwithstanding the interim aisle has been a more consistent does. But we also want energy that policy arrangement, Russia’s practice of lo- spokesman on military preparedness Americans can afford. We know cheap cating deployed SS–25 road-mobile launchers than Senator KYL has been over the energy is key to our economic success. outside their declared RAs for long periods of years. His concern about our nuclear We want jobs to be made. We want cars time constituted basing in a manner that stockpile is well known and very im- to be made in Michigan and Ohio and violated the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 9 of Article VI of the Treaty. This practice has portant. I hope all Americans will pay Tennessee and not Mexico or Japan. We ceased and the United States considers this close attention to what he had to say. have a plan for clean energy that is low issue closed. I ask unanimous consent to speak for cost, that will reduce utility bills and Denial of the Right to Measure Certain De- up to 20 minutes in morning business. keep jobs here which would compare ployed ICBM Launch Canisters on Mobile The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- with the Waxman-Markey climate Launchers. U.S. inspectors have been pre- pore. Without objection, it is so or- change bill passed by the House and vented from exercising the Treaty right to dered. headed our way. measure certain ICBM launch canisters on I would like to talk about each of mobile launchers, both deployed and non-de- f those three very briefly. First, General ployed, that are encountered during data up- CHECKS AND BALANCES date inspections to confirm data regarding Motors. I congratulate the new GM for the type of item of inspection. Russia, for in- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, our emerging from bankruptcy today. Gen- stance, has prevented U.S. inspectors from job in the Senate is to debate. We are eral Motors has meant a great deal to measuring launch canisters for SS–24 ICBMs said to be the greatest deliberative our country and a great deal to our contained in rail-mobile launchers that are body in the world. The great conflicts State, Tennessee. When General Mo- located within the boundaries of an inspec- in our country come here so that we tors decided nearly 25 years ago to put tion site. Similar concerns have arisen with can resolve them. After 6 months of the Saturn plant in Tennessee, we had regard to launch canisters for SS–25 and SS– President Obama’s administration, 27 mobile ICBMs located on road-mobile very few auto jobs. Nissan had already launchers. With regard to launch canisters Americans admire him, like him, like made a decision to come to our State. for these latter types, Russia and the United his family, and appreciate his serious- That was a pioneering decision because States have agreed upon a policy arrange- ness of purpose. But Americans are be- most auto plants were in the Midwest. ment to address this issue, though it has not ginning to see some significant dif- Today there are a dozen such auto yet been implemented for the SS–27 ICBM. ferences of opinion between the kind of plants, including the General Motors Subparagraph 20(a) of Section VI of the In- country the Democrats are imagining plant in Spring Hill. In Tennessee, in- spection Protocol identifies ICBM launch for our Nation and the kind of country canisters as one of the items of inspection stead of having a few auto jobs, a third for data update inspections. In accordance Republicans and many independents of our manufacturing jobs are auto with the procedures in Annex 1 to the Inspec- are imagining. There is concern in Ten- jobs. tion Protocol, inspectors have the right to nessee, as well as around the country, So we are grateful to General Motors confirm the number and, if applicable, the about the lack of checks and balances for its decision 24 years ago, and we

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:20 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10JY6.031 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7349 want it to succeed. We want that according to surveys—that the govern- trillion to the debt in order to have Spring Hill plant to be making some ment in Washington has no business this sort of health care reform that is GM products soon and believe that it whatsoever trying to run a car com- being proposed, it does not begin to will be because of all the natural ad- pany. What do we know about it? So cover the uninsured people in America. vantages it has. the best way to get rid of it is to give We would like to cover the uninsured What are the best ways we in Wash- it to the people who paid for it. people, too, but we think we ought to ington can help General Motors suc- There are other ways to do it, and do that after we make sure we keep the ceed? That was the question asked of several Senators—Senator CORKER, for costs down for the 250 million who al- me last week in Tennessee. The answer example, has suggested an ownership ready have health insurance, including is to get the General Motors stock that trust to try to make sure that while it the small businesses of this country. is owned by the government out of is here, the government keeps its hands That is our main goal: to lower costs. Washington, DC, and into the hands of off the day-to-day operations. Senator And we do not want to end up with a the taxpayers. I have legislation I have JOHANNS and Senator THUNE also have health care plan that adds debt to the introduced, and I am looking for the bills of this kind, as does Senator NEL- government either. opportunity to amend an appropriate SON of Nebraska. That is why we have introduced a bill on the Senate floor that is cospon- But my point is, now that General number of plans. Senator COBURN and sored by the Republican leader and Motors has emerged from bankruptcy, Senator BURR have introduced one. Senator KYL and a variety of others. It let’s celebrate that by taking the 60 Senator GREGG of New Hampshire has would take the 60 percent of General percent of the stock the American tax- introduced one. Senator HATCH has in- Motors the U.S. Government owns and payers paid $50 billion for and giving it troduced a health care plan that gives give it to the 120 million Americans to those same taxpayers and getting the States more responsibility in fig- who pay taxes on April 15. our hands off the company and cheer uring out exactly how to provide What is the reason for doing that? them on. health care, especially to low-income They paid for it. They should own it. There is another reason this would be Americans. What is the second reason for doing a good idea. Most of us know the Green The essential differences between our that? If the stock stays here, we find Bay Packers are a popular team, espe- approaches and the Democratic ap- proaches that are being presented is that Washington bureaucrats and those cially in their home area. Why is that? that, one, ours do not add to the debt; of us in Congress can’t keep our hands Because the fans own the team. That and, two, the government does not run off the car company. would be the same thing we would have We have the President calling up the with the General Motors stock dis- ours. The essential nature of the Demo- mayor of Detroit saying: Yes, I think tribution. Just as Green Bay Packer cratic proposals is to expand one failed the headquarters ought to be in Detroit fans have a special interest in who the government program for low-income instead of Warren, MI. We have the quarterback might be because they people that is called the Medicaid Pro- Congressman from Massachusetts call- own the team, if 120 million Americans gram and to create another, which we ing up the president of General Motors had a little bit of GM stock, they believe will tend to drive out your saying: Don’t close the warehouse in might be a little more interested in the choices and your competition and not my district. And you have the delega- next Chevrolet, and that might create do very much to reduce your costs, tion from Tennessee and from Indiana a nice fan investor base for the new GM while adding heavily to the national and Michigan saying: Put a car plant as it seeks to move ahead. debt we already have. here. And you have 60 committees in So that is the first idea we Repub- That is a major difference we have. Congress authorized to summon the ex- licans have: get the government stock And we have our proposals on the ecutives here—we own the company, ownership of the car companies out of table. The discussion is not going very after all; let’s hear what they have to Washington and back in the hands of well because it is one-sided. I sug- say—and tell them what to do. Paint it the marketplace where it belongs. gested, 3 weeks ago, when we began to this color. Get your battery from this Here is the second idea we have. It discuss the Kennedy bill, we ought to district. Make it this way. has to do with health care. We would start over and suggested they might What are the poor executives going start at the other end of the debate. We want to take some of our ideas. to do? Drive in their congressionally would start with the 250 million Ameri- There is a Wyden-Bennett piece of approved hybrid cars from Detroit to cans who already have health care and legislation I did not even mention. Mr. Washington to testify before 60 sub- say to them: We want to make sure President, 14 of us—8 Democrats and 6 committees while Toyota is busy mak- you can afford your health care, that Republicans—are cosponsors of that ing cars? you can choose your health care, and legislation. It has a zero addition to GM will never succeed if we keep this that when we are done fixing it in this the national debt, according to the incestuous political meddling alive. health care reform—that we would like Congressional Budget Office. The prin- There are a variety of ways to get to do this year along with our Demo- ciple of it is basically to take the dol- the stock out of the government and cratic friends—we want to make sure lars we have available and give them to back in the hands of the people. The you can afford your government as Americans and let them buy their President has said he would like to do well. That is our message. health care insurance, so instead of ex- it. He has also said he wants to keep Our friends on the other side—the panding government programs, includ- his hands off it. But that has not been Democrats—have more votes than we ing for low-income Americans, you get the practice so far. do, so they have set the agenda and the dollars, you get the health care, Senator BENNETT of Utah and I have they are writing the bill. In the Health, and that takes care of virtually every- introduced this legislation that would Education, Labor, and Pensions Com- body. give the stock to the taxpayers who mittee, on which I serve, they are All the plans from this side of the paid for it. That is the best way to do being very polite and collegial and nice aisle, like those on the other side, say it, in my opinion. That would happen to us, but they are taking almost none everybody needs to be insured. You are within a year. It would be a fairly com- of our ideas and recommendations, and not disqualified for a preexisting condi- mon occurrence in the American cor- they are starting at the other end. And tion. And the cost has to be affordable. porate world. It is what Procter & their other end is not going very well. All of us agree on that. The difference Gamble did with Clorox a few years It is not going very well in terms of is whether it is going to be government ago. It is what PepsiCo did with its res- costs and debt because the Congres- programs or whether you are going to taurant businesses a few years ago. The sional Budget Office has begun to tell have dollars you can choose. That is company decided it had a subsidiary us how much some of these proposals the big difference, and we hope the that did not fit the role of the major will cost; and we are talking about $2 American people will pay attention to company, and so it spun it off—a stock trillion in addition to all the trillions the differences we are offering. We be- distribution, a corporate spinoff. we have been spending this year. lieve they will because, as you look at I think we can all agree—at least 90 This Nation cannot afford that. Even the Democratic plans, the costs are be- percent of the American people agree, though we are adding $1 trillion or $2 coming alarming.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:20 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10JY6.013 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 10, 2009 The first cost we saw was to the na- percent of the Federal poverty level— the States, 10 percent of whom are un- tional debt, which was to expand be- and when you, in addition to that, try employed. Then they are taking money tween $1 trillion and $2 trillion, at to attract more doctors and hospitals out of Medicare and spending it instead least in the bill we have been consid- to serve Medicaid patients, and you re- of spending it on Medicare. ering in the HELP Committee. But quire States to pay more to doctors I do not think this is going to work. then in the new versions of it, the and more to hospitals than they are So I suggest my advice at the begin- sponsors began to shift the costs. Well, today—the numbers are staggering. ning of this discussion 3 weeks ago is where do they shift it? The first place The Congressional Budget Office has still good: Start over. Start over with they shift it is to employers. It is a bad said: It is a $500 billion figure over 10 one of the Republican plans or with a idea. years, or maybe it is $700 billion if you bipartisan Wyden-Bennett plan. Four- We have a 10-percent unemployment go to the fourth year and go for 10 teen Senators are already there: 8 rate in the country today. People work years after that, or maybe it is more Democrats and 6 Republicans. And let’s for employers, and all the evidence than that, depending on the various begin with the 250 million Americans shows, if we add costs to employers, formulas you come up with. And we who are already covered and make sure one of a couple things happens. One is, will assume all that at the Federal their costs are appropriate, that they the wages of the employees are reduced level? Maybe we will to start with, but can afford their health care, and that because the employer has to pay higher after a few years, it will go back to the when we get through with this health taxes. The second thing is, you add States. We say that easily here because care fix, that Americans can afford costs to employers and some of those we have a printing press, and we have their government. employers go overseas. suddenly gotten used to talking about One other area of an idea that I I was in Tennessee last week talking trillions of dollars. But States cannot hope—and we hope—our friends on the to a lot of auto suppliers, air-condi- do that. States do not have printing Democratic side will agree with and tioning manufacturers. They watch presses. They have to balance their the President eventually will agree their costs every day. They are in dis- budgets. with and the American people will cussions with their companies about I did a little calculation. If we ex- agree with has to do with how we go that if costs of electricity or health panded the Medicaid Program by 150 about having clean energy. care or anything else go up too much, percent of the Federal poverty level On Monday, I will be making a they begin to go overseas and look for and required States to put everyone in speech at the National Press Club at 11 lower costs. We have already seen what there, and if we increased the pay- a.m. about a blueprint for 100 new nu- has happened to the automobile indus- ments to doctors and to hospitals to 110 clear powerplants. This is a part of the try in the Midwest because of high percent of Medicare levels, which is Republican clean energy strategy health care costs. So why is it such a still significantly below what private which has four provisions to it. The good idea to begin to shift the costs plans pay, it would add about $1.2 bil- first is 100 new nuclear powerplants in and have every employer pay at least a lion every year to the budget just for the next 20 years. The second is: elec- $750-per-employee tax as a way of re- the State’s share of Medicaid. That is trify our cars and trucks. I believe we ducing the cost of health care? about a 10-percent new State income can electrify half of them in 20 years. Then the other place these plans tax in our State to pay. The third is: explore offshore for nat- begin to shift the costs is to the States. So that is the shifting of a cost. That ural gas and oil. And fourth is: double That is a convenient place to shift it. I is not just a little cost shift. That is an research and development of energy. I used to see that as Governor. The Act- impossible cost shift. That is not even would call it mini-Manhattan projects ing President pro tempore was speaker in the area of reality. I think as em- to help make alternative energy, such of the house in his State. We are famil- ployers begin to discover what they are as solar, cost competitive with fossil iar with Members of Congress who hold going to be taxed and when States dis- fuels, so the use can be more wide- big press conferences and announce a cover what they are going to be taxed spread or for carbon recapture so our good idea and take credit for it, and and Medicaid recipients realize if they coal plants can be cleaner or for ad- then they send the bill to the Governor get into this program that 40 percent of vanced biofuels from crops we do not or the speaker of the house or the leg- the doctors will not see them, this is eat to make that fuel more competi- islature or the mayor and say: Here, not going to be a very popular alter- tive with gasoline or even with fusion you pay for it. It is called an unfunded native. and green buildings. These are the Federal mandate. Then, last week, we heard about kinds of things we should be doing. The unfunded Federal mandate in Medicare cuts. Some of the Democrats The Republican energy plan, which is this case is to the Medicaid Program. in the Senate have made an agreement based on 100 nuclear powerplants, is a The Medicaid Program, in my view, is with the hospitals to cut Medicare. cheap energy plan. It is cheap and a terrible choice for a way to expand That is not so bad, they say. But what clean energy. The Waxman-Markey coverage for low-income families. Al- is even worse—even worse—is they are bill, the so-called climate change en- ready, 60 million Americans get their going to take the savings from Medi- ergy bill that is coming from the health care through their State Med- care cuts and spend it on a different House, the Democratic plan, is a high- icaid Program, which is usually funded program. We all know that the biggest cost clean energy bill. about 60 percent by the Federal Gov- problem we have with the Federal Let’s stop and think about the kind ernment. But the problem is, it is so budget is the rising cost of Medicare, of America we would like to have. We poorly run and so underfunded the way and we have to bring that under some want an America in which we have it is managed that 40 percent of doctors control—control the growth of Medi- good jobs, and that is going to take will not see Medicaid patients. care. plenty of energy. We use 25 percent of So when you expand the Medicaid But if we are going to take any all of the energy in the world. We want Program and dump more low-income money out of the Medicare Program, it an America in which we don’t create Americans into it, you are giving peo- ought to be spent on the Medicare Pro- excessive carbon so we can reduce glob- ple a bus ticket to a company that does gram for the seniors who are in it. We al warming. We want clean air—that not have very many buses. So they do ought not to take money from the kind of an America. We want one, too, not get good health care service. That Medicare Program and use it to pay for in which we are not creating a renew- is not the way we should be doing this. some new program we are talking able energy sprawl where these gigan- But that is the way we are trying to do about passing. tic machines are spreading across land- it. So all these plans that are being scapes we have spent a century pre- Then there is another person who is talked about are shifting the costs. serving. Of course, we want the hun- going to be affected by that expansion First, they are adding to the Federal dreds of thousands of green jobs that of Medicaid, the government program, deficit by maybe $1 trillion. And then can come from renewable energy, but and that is the taxpayer. The costs of they are shifting the rest of the cost to we don’t want to do it in a way that the expansions that are being discussed employers who are struggling, to kills the tens of millions of red, white, when you expand the program to 150 States who are broke, to taxpayers in and blue jobs that most of us work in.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:20 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10JY6.014 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7351 We don’t want to run our manufac- All this needs is Presidential leader- them without building one new power- turing and technology, high-tech com- ship. It doesn’t need a lot of money. plant. So why in the world would they panies overseas looking for cheap elec- The financing systems we need to help go to the trouble of creating this 1,400- tricity because of the strategy we take get the first six or eight nuclear plants page contraption of mandates and for clean energy. up and going are designed so the tax- taxes and rules that raises prices and The strategy that is coming toward payer doesn’t lose a cent. The first 100 doesn’t reduce the carbon they are us from the House, the Democratic pro- nuclear powerplants which were built aiming at? Of course, on the coal posal, is a high-cost strategy. It is a in about 20 years were built by the util- plants, they are 40 percent of the car- $100 billion a year burden on the econ- ities with ratepayer money, not gov- bon. If we can begin to build nuclear omy which is unnecessary. It is high ernment money. powerplants, then the utilities will taxes, and it is more mandates, and it As far as safety, as far as what do we probably close some of the dirtiest coal is a new utility bill for every American do with the waste, we have come a long plants. family. way in the last 30 years. Our plants are Our vision is, as we look ahead 20 What Republicans want to say is safely operated. Dr. Chu, the distin- years, we can see 40 percent of our elec- there is a different approach that will guished scientist who is the Energy tricity from nuclear; maybe 25 percent get us to about the same place. I actu- Secretary, said that to me at a hearing from natural gas—that is a little more ally think it will get us there faster. this week. We have operated safely our than we have today; maybe 8 or 10 per- This approach starts with 100 new nu- nuclear reactors and our nuclear sub- cent from solar and wind and geo- clear powerplants. That means we will marines since the 1950s. We sometimes thermal and biomass and some of these have electricity that is cheap enough forget about that. France and Japan renewable energies; another 10 percent so that cars can be built in Michigan and Germany and India and China all from hydroelectric; the rest from and Ohio, as well as Tennessee, instead know that if they want clean air and coal—a significant amount, still. Hope- of Mexico and Japan. It means we cheap energy for good jobs, they will fully, along that way one of these mini- would be producing more of our energy have to use nuclear power. So we need Manhattan projects will have found an at home. It means our air will be clean- to do that as well. And the waste? Let’s even better way to capture carbon from er. Nuclear power is 70 percent of our call it used nuclear fuel. Scientists as- coal plants. pollution-free, carbon-free electricity sure us that used nuclear fuel can be This is the real clean energy policy. today, while solar and wind, for exam- safely stored on site—and there is not That would get us to the Kyoto pro- ple, is 6 percent. And it will do what we very much of it in mass—safely stored tocol. What is more important is that need to do to reduce global warming. In on site for the next 40 or 60 years. That we want to reindustrialize this country fact, our plan should put us within the is step one. Step two is a mini-Manhat- with cheap energy, cheap electricity. Kyoto limits by 2030, because nuclear tan Project of the kind we had during We don’t want to run jobs overseas. power produces 70 percent of the car- World War II to explore all of the most Then the final part of this for the bon-free electricity, and carbon is the important ways to safely recycle the dream of energy is that it is cheap. principal greenhouse gas that contrib- nuclear fuel so we can use it again and People around the world are poor, and utes to global warming. never create plutonium in the process. the single thing that would help them So my question would be: Why would Scientists believe we can do that, fig- most is to have low-cost or no-cost en- we adopt this contraption headed this ure that out in 8, 10, 12 years. We al- ergy. We are on the verge of doing that way from the House—$100 billion of ready have acceptable ways to do it. with nuclear power. We should be pur- taxes on the economy, giveaways, pay- France is doing it that way now. But suing that instead of deliberately rais- offs, surprises, complications, cow while we store it, we can figure that ing the price of energy in an ineffective taxes—why would we do that? Why out. The United States is smart enough way toward a goal—in this case com- would we raise our prices deliberately to do it. bating global warming—that seems to when we can deliberately lower our So that would be our proposal on be completely lost—completely lost— prices with the technology we already Monday. All 40 Republican Senators in the manufacturing of this contrap- have? are united on it. We are looking for tion that came from the House of Rep- We haven’t built a new nuclear plant support on the other side. I think more resentatives that is going to give you a in 30 years, but France has. They are 80 support will come, because as Ameri- new utility bill every month. percent nuclear. So European plants cans look at this $100 billion economy- So those are three Republican ideas are moving to Spain. France has wide cap and trade, they are going to that we have and that we hope our among the lowest electric rates in the say, Whoa, I hope that is not the an- Democratic colleagues will be inter- European Union and among the lowest swer to this problem. ested in. We hope the President will see carbon emissions in the European Let me give you one example. The them as constructive suggestions. We Union. India and China are building nu- economy-wide cap and trade applies to hope they will provide a check and a clear plants, with our help, our tech- fuel. That is the gasoline in your car or balance on the excessive debt and the nology, and we are helping them do it. your truck. One thing we know for number of Washington takeovers we Japan is building a nuclear powerplant sure: It will raise the price of your gas- are beginning to see in Washington. about every year, and the President oline at the pump. You will be paying First, we congratulate General Mo- has even said Iran can do it. Then why 10 or 20 or 30 cents more. You might be tors on its coming out of bankruptcy, don’t we get in the game? We know paying 50 cents more, but it probably and a good way to celebrate would be how to do it and we should, and we won’t reduce the carbon that comes to give all of the stocks to the tax- should be doing it. out of it. Gasoline fuel produces a third payers who paid taxes on April 15, stop On Monday, I will be suggesting at of the carbon we are worried about, but the incestuous political meddling in the National Press Club on behalf of they have adopted in the House a de- the car companies, give them an inves- Republicans—but I want to recognize vice called the economy-wide cap and tor fan base to cheer on the new Chevy. right at the outset that we are not try- trade that won’t do anything about it. Second, let’s start over on health ing to make this a Republican—it is a We have had plenty of testimony on care costs. Let’s start at the right end. Republican initiative, but we don’t that, because if it goes up 10 or 20 or 30 Let’s start with the 250 million Ameri- want to end up there. We know that cents, that is not enough to change the cans who already have health care and several of our friends on the other side behavior of Americans. make sure it is good health care, and are strong supporters of nuclear power. The better way to do it is a low car- that they can afford it, and that when We would like for more of them to be. bon fuel standard that gradually re- we are through with our reforms, they We would like for the President to be. duces the amount of carbon as people can afford the government that they I would like for him to be half as inter- shift to other fuels. That is why we are are left with and they don’t have tril- ested in 100 new nuclear powerplants as for electric cars, because we have so lions more dollars in debt. To do that, he already is in windmills. I think he much unused electricity at night that we have four or five proposals on the would get a lot farther with a plan that we can plug in our cars and trucks at table which fundamentally say: Take includes 100 new nuclear powerplants. night until we have electrified half of the dollars we have and give them to

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We want American very important to that region and, to promote broad-based economic independence, but we want energy at a thus, to the United States. growth. This was a vote by the pre- cost that will keep our manufacturing Mr. Yudhoyono rose under the dic- dominantly Muslim country for a mod- jobs and our high-tech jobs right here tator Suharto, who was forced out 11 erate prodemocratic path that Indo- at home and not overseas looking for years ago after more than three dec- nesia has already taken. They still face cheap energy. We have a way to do it: ades in power, to a position in the many challenges—not just poverty— 100 new nuclear powerplants, electric army, where he was a general. But with the economic problems in the cars, offshore exploration for natural when he became President, he set aside country. They face a long tradition of gas—that is low-carbon oil. We are still his military uniform and took on civil- corruption that has to be dealt with. going to need it, so we might as well ian garb. He is a liberal who provided SBY has taken steps to deal with that use our own, although we will use less. much needed stability. Despite the and needs to take more steps. Finally, several mini-Manhattan challenges of dismal infrastructure and They also face the challenge from projects for research and development 30 million Indonesians living below the radical Islamists who want to establish on solar and fusion and other areas poverty line, a country that extends Sharia law, a government by theocracy that will help us change the energy pic- through some 17,000 islands at low rather than by a popularly elected, ture, maybe after 20 years. water, and 13,000 islands at high tide constitutionally governed government. These are exciting times. We are glad level, it is a country that is the largest I will speak more about that in a to be able to contribute our ideas to Muslim country in the world. A popu- minute. Let me give you a little taste of the the debate, and we hope the American lation of 240 million people makes it rest of it. His closest rival, Megawati people will listen and, eventually, we the fifth largest country in the world. Sukarnoputri, was the daughter of Su- hope our friends on the other side will It has 90 percent of its population as karno, Indonesia’s founding father. Ms. join us, and that even the President Muslims. So this is the key to dealing Megawati failed to impress voters dur- will take some of our ideas and make with a Muslim nation. ing her term as President from 2001 to them a part of his agenda. Mr. Yudhoyono is credited with 2004, and she partnered with a general I thank the Chair, I yield the floor, bringing economic prosperity with an who was indicted for human rights and I suggest the absence of a quorum. economy set to grow even in the face of abuse and was a former son-in-law of a The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. the global downturn, expected to grow previous authoritarian dictator. They BEGICH). The clerk will call the roll. by 4 percent this year. Independent ob- ran a nationalistic campaign that was The bill clerk proceeded to call the servers declared that the Presidential rejected by the voters of Indonesia. roll. election was largely free and fair, de- The third ticket, comprised of cur- Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I ask unan- spite an accusation of fraud by his op- rent Vice President Jusuf Kalla and a imous consent that the order for the ponents. There is no evidence of that, former chief of the army, Wiranto, quorum call be rescinded. and we believe it was a free election. It championed a similar ideological plat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is key to our national interest because form, with the difference being that objection, it is so ordered. it is the keystone for Southeast Asia. Jusuf Kalla was a link between big na- Southeast Asia includes a number of f tional businesses and the government, countries, perhaps better known to the which we thought he would probably INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL United States—Thailand, Singapore, ELECTION enhance. This sets up an opportunity Malaysia, and many smaller countries. for the United States. Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise It is the fifth largest trading partner of We are dealing with a very important today to talk about a very recent event the United States. On top of that, it Islamic country. I believe that it is that is important to the United States controls the Strait of Malaka, through time for us to realize this is an area and which should have received a lot which about 50 percent of the world’s where we can make significant greater publicity than it did. I know oil supply travels. It is also an area progress, if we learn how to work with the occupant of the chair, who is from which offers tremendous opportunity and provide significant support to a Alaska, understands the importance of for economic growth for them and in- democratically elected head of an Is- Southeast Asia to our economy and to creased trade and economic benefits to lamic country, who wants to move on security for the world. This is where the United States. the path toward greater economic ties, the event took place. On July 8, the SBY was a general in the national free from corruption, open to trade and people of Indonesia elected democrat- army during the last decade of the business. ically their second democratically Suharto years. During that time, fortu- I happen to have laid all this out in elected president, Susilio Bambang nately, he attended the International a book called ‘‘The Next Front,’’ coau- Yudoyono. For obvious reasons, he is Military Education Training Institute thored with Lewis Simons, a Pulitzer known by the initials SBY. He enjoyed at Fort Leavenworth, KS. There, lead- Prize-winning reporter. It will be pub- a victory, according to preliminary re- ers of friendly countries come to learn lished by Wiley Books in October. We sults by the national election commis- from our military how a military call it ‘‘The Next Front’’ because what sion, of 62 percent of the vote, based on should operate in the modern era where people did not realize until recently more than 18.7 million ballots counted. military is under civilian control, was that, after 9/11, one of the indige- He needed 50 percent of the ballots to where human rights and individuals nous terrorist groups in Indonesia, win in one round. are respected, where the army does not Jema Islamia, which we will call JI, His challengers, former President control the political process, where the was a close ally of al-Qaida, and still is. Megawati Sukarnoputri, came in sec- army is subordinate to and the pro- That is a terrorist organization that ond, with 28 percent, and his previous tector of the population, rather than has spread from Indonesia into the vice president, Jusuf Kalla, finished one which runs the population. Philippines, and potentially other third with 10 percent. We will have an During his first tenure, as I said, he parts of Asia. The leader of JI was official result released by the election faced many challenges, and they were tasked by al-Qaida with carrying out commission by July 27. successful. He chose as his running the second attack following 9/11, which I think it is very clear that SBY won mate Mr. Boediono, who we believe was to be on Los Angeles. Fortunately, an overwhelming election. This would raises expectations of accelerating re- our CIA, by aggressive tactics and mili- put Mr. Yudhoyono well over the 50- form in the second term of SBY. tary tactics, prevented that attack. percent threshold to avoid a second- Boediono is a technocrat with no party There is still a real danger to not round runoff. Those who watch South- affiliation. He possesses an impeccable only peace and stability and progress

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We saw, last year, in Kandahar are different religions; we will learn where they are willing and able to province, where the Missouri National from and tolerate differences, particu- carry out operations, disrupt terrorist Guard operated for 1 year. They started larly in religion. organizations. producing much more high-valued We have a challenge facing us in In- In ‘‘The Next Front,’’ we argue, as I crops. As a result, they no longer need- donesia and others where extremists have, that the best way to do that is ed to produce the poppies needed by the want to establish shariah law, which through significantly increasing con- drug lords to manufacture cocaine and has mullahs and ayatollahs who pre- tact between the United States and dope and opium. They were able to scribe very harsh penalties for women those governments that are dealing drive the poppy producers—put them who step out of place, who appear with- with those problems, that are on the into productive use and take the drug out total cover in broad daylight, wrong track, which have the potential lords out, and the Taliban which nor- where anybody who commits a violent to provide security and peace and pros- mally follows them. This is working in crime is either thrashed or has a hand perity for their own homeland. When Afghanistan. cut off or is put to death. This kind of they have too many young males who In areas where we have peaceful gov- backward approach to maintaining law cannot find a job, they are often lured ernments that are threatened by ex- and order is a threat to the civilized tremist groups, it makes sense that we by the radical religious extremists into world and progress as we know it. increase economic assistance but pri- the terrorist organizations and con- In Indonesia, we have the oppor- marily personal assistance—one-on-one vinced to undertake terrorist attacks tunity to move forward, and I con- assistance from American volunteers on Americans, on democratically elect- gratulate the people of Indonesia. I going there—economic assistance, en- ed governments. particularly congratulate Susilo We believe that steps that were couraging American firms to invest there, to help them develop small- and Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice Presi- taken yesterday in the Foreign Oper- medium-sized enterprises; opening up dent Boediono on their election—re- ations Committee, under the able lead- free trade so their products can come election—on July 8, and we look for- ership of Chairman LEAHY, to put us on into the United States so we can trade ward to seeing the final results cer- the path to increasing significantly the with them and so they can build their tified on July 27. I hope I will have the assistance and the contact we have economies. We need significantly to in- support of my colleagues for the robust with Southeast Asia. We increased to crease educational exchanges between foreign operations support for Smart $65 million the amount of economic our countries and theirs. Power. It is the wave of the future. support fund assistance. They also in- I mentioned earlier that President Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I stituted other programs to provide Yudhoyono had served in the IMET suggest the absence of a quorum. more assistance for Peace Corps. An Program at Fort Leavenworth. I first The PRESIDING OFFICER. The expansion of the Peace Corps is one met him as President—well, I met him clerk will call the roll. way to get American sandals on the before—when I went to Indonesia after The bill clerk proceeded to call the ground now, so that we don’t have to the tsunami in Bugatchi, and we talked roll. put American boots on the ground about the work we were doing to help Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask later. them recover from that tragic event. unanimous consent that the order for Smart Power says that when you are But I also extended an invitation for the quorum call be rescinded. faced with a radical, violent extremist him to come to Webster University in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without group like al-Qaida, or the Taliban, St. Louis, MO, from which he had also objection, it is so ordered. which we face in Afghanistan and Paki- gotten a degree. They gave him an hon- f stan now, you have to use force to deal orary degree, and I was pleased to in- HEALTH CARE REFORM with them. At the same time you are troduce him when he came to St. Louis using force, you must build up the to Webster University. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, as the economy and meet the needs of the His is just one of hundreds, thou- Congress focuses on health care reform, local leaders, so that they will work sands, millions of examples where we I wanted to take a few minutes to dis- with the forces who are trying to drive have helped develop leaders in coun- cuss one approach that has been docu- the extremists out. That was the secret tries with which we are allied and mented by the Congressional Budget to the success of General Petraeus in which can be even stronger allies. They Office as producing significant cost Iraq with the counterinsurgency strat- could take the information we develop, savings in American health care. That egy, who said we will not only clear an take the learning and the skills we approach is free choice and rewards for area but we will go in and hold it and have, and provide the assistance they selecting health care wisely. build, looking to local leaders to tell us need to strengthen their country, to Today, 85 percent of American busi- what they are doing. provide not only security but a good nesses that offer health care coverage My son, who is a marine, an intel of- livelihood for their people so there will offer no choices. That is not because ficer who served two tours there, said no longer be unemployed young men they would not like to. Quite the con- the first time he was there they who are willing to take blood money trary; they would very much like to couldn’t get support from the local from the terrorists in exchange for a offer additional private sector choices. government because they were getting pittance for their family to conduct But for example, if you are a small bus- no assistance from Baghdad. They were terrorist attacks. inessperson—and I know the distin- Sunnis in Fallujah. The government in We think we have a great oppor- guished Senator from Alaska identifies Baghdad was not Sunni; they were tunity not only in Indonesia, following with this—and you go out into that Shia, and they didn’t provide assist- these steps—expanding on the Smart broken private insurance market, with ance. The second time, the counterin- Power that has been used in Iraq, is huge administrative costs very often surgency and our government were now being used in Afghanistan—to approaching 30 percent, you can’t offer working through the popularly elected show that people who work with the choices. Without choices there can’t be Iraqi Government to provide support United States can expect not domina- real competition and accountability in and assistance to the Sunnis in tion but help in establishing their own health care. As a result, costs go up Fallujah. They were able to cooperate free country, their own democratically and care for our workers and our em- and provide assistance and make sure elected principles, respect for human ployers and small businesses and oth- they kept that area safe. rights, and a respect for religious dif- ers becomes less affordable. We are trying to do the same thing ferences so that we respect Muslims Some in America enjoy a better sys- now in Afghanistan. I am proud that and they respect Christians and Jews tem, one where they have a full array the Missouri National Guard is leading and Buddhists and Hindus. of private sector health care choices.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:20 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10JY6.018 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 10, 2009 Everyone in this Chamber knows what I only wanted to talk about cost sav- Senator HATCH and I were discussing that is all about because it is the sys- ings through free choice today because with our colleagues this week, which is tem we have as Members of Congress. I believe that is what most Americans how to best and most responsibly fi- We get a menu—a menu of private look at first. nance coverage for the close to 50 mil- health plan offerings. The plans that Most Americans feel very strongly lion Americans who do not have it. I are offered to Members of Congress that they want to get all our people believe we can do it. I believe the ap- can’t discriminate, for example, covered. They know it is a disgrace proach I have outlined this morning is against someone with a preexisting ill- that, in a country as rich and strong one path to do it. ness. and good as ours, that close to 50 mil- I have never said, in the course of You go into a large group where you lion people do not have coverage. health reform debates, that it is my have a lot of bargaining power, which But they are also very concerned way or the highway. But I think we means you can hold down costs, and about the idea that, when you are al- certainly ought to learn from the con- you don’t face discrimination on the ready spending $2.5 trillion annually on structive analyses done by the Con- basis of age. That is particularly im- health care, before you go out and gressional Budget Office that show it is portant because it looks as if under spend a trillion dollars or more to pay possible to get hard cost savings, not some of the approaches that are being for expanding coverage, you better within a decade but within a matter of discussed in the Congress there could have a plan to save money through years, by expanding choices for our be significant discrimination against choice, through the kinds of ap- people and rewarding those who make older workers. proaches I have been talking about in a wise selection from that menu of I believe all Americans should have order to be credible. It is not credible choices. the opportunity to be part of a health to go to the American people and say I yield the floor. care system where they have more we need $1 trillion or more to expand Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I note the choices, and they are in a position to coverage, expand coverage and pay this Senator from Oregon has to read some benefit from the wise selection of those huge sum on top of the $2.5 trillion things, but I have a brief additional kinds of choices. I think that will lead being spent today, unless you have an comment to make and then I ask unan- to reduced costs, and I think it will actual plan to hold down costs and gen- imous consent I be given the floor lead to more affordable health care erate savings. thereafter. coverage. That is why I hope the Democrats The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The legislation that is being devel- and Republicans will look at how the objection, it is so ordered. oped in the Congress would not allow Congressional Budget Office has docu- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, the dis- most people to have the free choice of mented that, through choice, you can tinguished Senator from Oregon is one insurance exchange plans. In fact, it generate significant cost savings and of the leading figures on health care in wouldn’t allow them to have free make health care more affordable. this Congress and has been in the past. choice of health plans generally, I am concerned that the point I have He is thoughtful. He works very hard. whether they are in a private plan or a made this morning has gotten a bit He is one of the most contributing public plan. Without choice, there lost as the focus this week has been on members of the Senate Finance Com- won’t be competition to hold down the question of paying this very large mittee and I, personally, respect him costs. additional sum to finance coverage ex- very much and we have a very dear So I very much hope in the weeks friendship. I appreciate the kind re- ahead Democrats and Republicans pansion. There is no question that at a marks he has expressed about me here alike will come to see what the Budget time of soaring deficits, the Congress today. Office has documented, and that is free must pay attention to what it costs to Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I have choice of an increased menu of private pay for health reform. It would be fiscally irresponsible to unanimous consent requests to make. sector health care—where the insur- Before I do that, I wish to say, again, ance companies can’t cherry-pick, pass health reform that is not paid for. how much I appreciate the Senator where they can’t discriminate against But it would be equally irresponsible to from Utah and his involvement and someone with a preexisting illness, pass a bill that is labeled health reform particularly his leadership on health where people would go into a large that fails to put a lid on the sky- care issues. When you look at the array group, and where you don’t have older rocketing costs of our health care sys- workers being discriminated against— tem. The two go hand in hand. of important legislation that has clear- will hold down skyrocketing health So what will provide significant sav- ly improved American health care, care costs and help keep quality health ings? All the experts agree that we Senator HATCH’s name is all over that coverage affordable. I would hope need to change incentives and behavior legislation. Think about landmark legislation for Democrats and Republicans would see to change how people buy and use their children. It could not have happened that kind of approach, with expanded health care. choices, would help hold down health First, show that you can generate without Senator HATCH. He and I have care costs and make health care more cost savings for all Americans through written legislation together. One of the affordable for our people. increasing choice and rewarding those accomplishments of which I am most The reason I have focused on this who make a wise selection of their cov- proud is that we found a bipartisan way question of holding down costs, making erage. That, in my view, ought to be to increase coverage for community coverage more affordable by expanding built around what the Congressional health centers by lowering their mal- choices—free choice, as I call it—is in Budget Office has documented, which is practice costs. I think it was an exam- light of the discussion we have held savings through an approach very ple of the way Senator HATCH ap- this week in the Senate on the costs of much like what Members of Congress proaches that kind of legislation. He health care reform. have. If you do that first, then you brought together advocates of low-in- I note my friend from Utah, Senator have the credibility to go back and say come people, trial lawyers, community HATCH, is here. He is someone who has, to the American people: Here are the health centers. Everybody said you in my view, done so much good work choices in front of us for expanding could not find common ground among on health care for children, for commu- coverage to the close to 50 million peo- those kinds of organizations, and with nity health centers, for a variety of ple who do not have it today. Senator HATCH’s leadership we were needs in our country. He and I partici- What I have tried to describe this able to do it. pated in discussions, particularly in morning is a way to keep faith with I am going to make a unanimous con- the Senate Finance Committee, about the small business owners who are sent request, but I wish to tell the Sen- how to come up with additional money across this country, from Coos Bay, ator from Utah I am convinced this to expand coverage, particularly for OR, to Oyster Bay, Long Island. Let’s year we are going to be able to pass the more than 45 million Americans keep faith with them by showing we health reform. One of the reasons we who don’t have coverage. are going to hold down costs and then are going to be able to do it is because The Finance Committee is going to also, in a bipartisan way, come to- of both the good will and the expertise continue to grapple with this issue, but gether and grapple with the question of the Senator from Utah. I am very

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However, in an era when the nesses, we become more dependent on President can impact huge portions of OBAMANOMICS the government. The Obama adminis- the American economy, that spirit is Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise tration’s answer to everything is to given little opportunity to work its today to talk about the richest nan in take control of companies, increase magic in the private sector. Indeed, the world, the new king of the hill. No, regulation and spend, spend, spend. James Madison argued that ‘‘there are you won’t find this financial titan in They are now talking about taxing and more instances of the abridgement of Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s taxing more. freedom of the people by gradual and billionaires. He hasn’t started a mega- Not only does the government have silent encroachments by those in power computer software company like Bill more control over the economy, but it than by violent and sudden Gates. Nor has he made shrewd invest- has a freer rein to regulate and restrict usurpations.’’ I wonder how Madison ments like Warren Buffet or even in- free speech. Modern political thought would have viewed some of our current herited this money like the Walton is, in many respects, based on a dis- President’s recent decisions. family of Wal-Mart fame. tinction between the public and private Ours is a government that from the No, the billions amassed over the spheres. Liberal democracies—using very beginning has been limited in years by those business magnates are the word ‘‘liberal’’ in the classical what it can do and how far in may en- chump change compared to that col- sense—have historically been based on croach into the private sphere. Those lected by the current champ, who has the notion that there are realms that limits are not defined by the Nation’s ascended to the title of the world’s are ripe for government involvement— economic circumstances or political winds. There is not an exception in the wealthiest man by collecting trillions the public sphere—and others that Constitution that allows popular Presi- of dollars in a mere 155 days. should remain unaffected by govern- dents to exercise more power than un- He now owns two auto-manufac- ment—the private sphere. turing companies, oil sands and off- This was one of the central ideas be- popular ones. Ours is the oldest func- shore drilling leases, interest in several hind the drafting of our Constitution tioning constitutional republic on the hundred banks, and enough real estate and the founding of our Nation. Indeed, planet, not because of change, hope, or holdings to make Donald Trump envi- the Founding Fathers were all too adaptation, but because of consistency and respect for the limitations imposed ous. In fact, managing this vast port- aware of the problems that could arise upon our institutions. I believe many folio has become too time-consuming under a government that is too expan- of the times we have struggled have and too much for him to handle. He re- sive and too powerful. As James Madi- been those in which we have strayed cently said, ‘‘I don’t want to run auto son, one of the main architects of the from the principal obligation that our companies. I don’t want to run banks. Constitution argued, ‘‘All men having Constitution imposes on the Federal I’ve got two wars I’ve got to run al- power ought to be distrusted to a cer- Government—the obligation to control ready. I’ve got more than enough to do. tain degree.’’ itself. So the sooner we can get out of that Because of this inherent distrust of One such example—one often cited by business, the better off we’re going to those holding power, our Nation’s the administration and my Democratic be.’’ Founders devised a government that colleagues to justify the steps the I doubt even John D. Rockefeller, was allowed to exercise its enumerated President has taken—is the Great De- Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie powers. As Alexander Hamilton stated, pression. Some may say the Great De- or William Randolph Hearst could ever when it comes to framing a desirable pression was the last time we saw such have dreamed about having that government, ‘‘[Y]ou must first enable an expansion of government power. It amount of control. But despite his pro- the government to control the gov- came in the form of FDR’s New Deal, fessed eagerness to divest himself of erned, and in the next place, oblige it which is now the model for how the his newfound, unprecedented wealth, to control itself.’’ He also said, ‘‘In- majority and this President intend to the reigning world’s richest man, deed, the genius of our Constitution is remake the Federal Government and President Obama, seems reluctant to that it provides an effective govern- our economy. They credit the New Deal relinquish his vast holdings. ment that is subject to strict limita- with ending the depression and claim Indeed, I am beginning to think he tions.’’ that this new expansion will cure our actually enjoys this—well, what I call But it isn’t only in the Constitution current economic ills. ‘‘Obamanopoly.’’ Soon, he will own all that we can observe the relevance of I hope, for our country’s sake, that the railroads, all the utilities, Park this public-private distinction during they are wrong. Place and Boardwalk. And when tax- the Founding Fathers’ generation. The What New New Deal proponents don’t payers pick up the yellow or orange beliefs, practices, and culture of that mention when making their case, is cards from the stacks, they will have era further demonstrate just how sepa- that even with Roosevelt’s policies in to dig deeper in their wallet to fund rate and distinct our nation has tradi- place, the depression lasted for over a this high-stakes Obamanopoly. tionally viewed the public and private decade and, in fact, deepened in the OK, I realize that our President does spheres. French political philosopher late 1930s. Coincidentally—and I use not really personally own all this Alexis de Tocqueville, in observing the that word sarcastically—the New wealth. But while I am speaking uniqueness of American government Deal’s supposed effect wasn’t fully real- tongue in cheek, my remarks do point and culture, described how private citi- ized until the United States entered to the very real serious consequences zens in America addressed needs in World War II. of an ever-expanding U.S. Government. their communities. He stated: Now, I don’t mean to argue that our I care a great deal for the President, When a private individual mediates an un- current situation is directly com- and I don’t want to personally offend dertaking, however directly connected it parable to the Great Depression. I him. But I think the point is made. may be with the welfare of society, he never would say it is far from it. But I do We are moving toward what I have thinks of soliciting the cooperation of the hope that the Democrats’ long-term referred to as the ‘‘Europeanization of Government, but he publishes his plan, offers plan isn’t to keep expanding the Fed- America.’’ On the spectrum between to execute it himself, courts the assistance of other individuals, and struggles manfully eral Government for several years, anarchy and a centralized government against all obstacles. Undoubtedly he is wait for an unforeseen outside calam- invested with complete power and con- often less successful than the State might ity to take place and rescue the econ- trol, our current government is so far have been in his position; but in the end the omy, and then take credit for the re- removed from the limited government sum of these private undertakings far ex- covery.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:20 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10JY6.021 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 10, 2009 To be sure, Roosevelt’s New Deal was many’s is 45 percent of GDP. In the that government spending does not get not without some success. But it large- United States, Federal Government out of control like the way it is cur- ly failed to restore prosperity to the spending has been around 20 percent. rently headed. American economy because instead of However, to accurately compare the Furthermore, the Stop TARP Asset implementing policies aimed as fos- U.S. to European nations, it is nec- Recycling Act would require all funds tering economic growth and expansion, essary to include State and local paid out of the Troubled Asset Relief it was designed as a top-down restruc- spending. Program, or TARP—and that amount- turing of the economy—making the Once that is factored in, U.S. Govern- ed to $700 billion—as to all those funds government the major decisionmaker ment spending exceeds 37 percent of that are returned or paid back, they in economic matters. The results were GDP, and that is before President must be placed in the general fund to labor policies designed to preset wages Obama’s stimulus package and budget pay down the Nation’s debt instead of at levels preferred by unions, regard- for this year are taken into account. being recycled back into TARP or more less of market conditions; trade and Thus, it is almost a forgone conclusion spending. Otherwise, TARP could be- manufacturing polices designed to set that by the end of this year, total gov- come a revolving slush fund for the production at levels other than those ernment spending in the United States Treasury Department to bail out or set by supply and demand; and taxes on will approach that of many European seize companies. It is time we put an businesses that stifled growth and pre- governments. We have jumped way end to that. vented them from hiring new employ- ahead from the 2008 figure, with the The Obama administration’s honey- ees. current figure on that chart, just bare- moon is over. More Americans than Sadly, the President and the major- ly behind the European countries. ever agree we need to rein in this ad- ity leadership in Congress have appar- If you take a look at President ministration’s runaway government ently decided that despite hat these Obama’s past 5 months in office, you spending. I might add, we better be pre- shortcomings, the New Deal should be will see the largest proposed 10-year pared for massive taxation too. Their repeated. We have seen it in the Presi- spending increase in our Nation’s his- belief is to spend and tax and build the dent’s efforts to seize control of auto tory. We have a stimulus bill worth Federal Government at all costs. More companies, only to hand it over to his $787 billion, or close to $1.3 trillion if Americans than ever agree we need to labor union supporters. We see it in interest is taken into account. We have rein in this administration’s runaway proposals here in Congress to use the nearly exhausted the $700 billion Trou- government spending. bankruptcy code to basically preset in- bled Asset Relief Program, and we have According to a Washington Post-ABC terest rates for lenders—and at a time a budget proposal estimated to create a News poll, barely half of Americans are when credit is is already getting harder $9 trillion deficit over the next 10 now confident that President Obama’s to come by. And we are seeing it in years. According to the Congressional $787 billion stimulus measure will their proposals to raise taxes on small Budget Office, that is what is going to boost the economy. Think about it: businesses despite harsh economic happen. barely half of all Americans. Further- times and rising unemployment. To put that another way, Federal more, a USA Today poll reveals that a President Obama may be the richest spending would be nearly 24 percent of 51-percent majority disapproved of the man in America these days, but he is our Nation’s GDP. Government spend- job he has done in controlling Federal doing so on the back of the American ing, alone, in 2009 will reach 27 percent. spending. Even President Obama agrees taxpayers. If history is any indication, That is Federal Government spending with this. his efforts will not leave anyone else in alone. In 2009, it will reach 27 percent. After the massive amounts of govern- America any richer or better off. When you add in State and local spend- ment spending he has signed into law, It is not hard to find examples of the ing, that would put us nearly on par in President Obama had the audacity to government growing at an exception- total government spending with Ger- proclaim in an April 18 weekly address ally fast pace. Just by looking at the many. You can see from this chart, we that we need to restore responsibility number of government employees as a are almost right there. and accountability to our Federal percentage of America’s population, The American people, especially budget. Who are we kidding? The Presi- one can easily see how we have in- Utahans, are speaking out against this dent cannot put us on the course to a creased the size of the government. In increase in the size of government. $9 trillion deficit and then tell us we 1815, the U.S. numbered 8.3 million peo- They are organizing ‘‘Tax Enough Al- need to be more fiscally responsible. ple, 4,837 of which were government ready,’’ or TEA, rallies around the That is akin to someone killing their employees. In other words, only about country, and they are fed up with gov- parents, and then complaining about one-twentieth of 1 percent of Ameri- ernment bailout after bailout. They being an orphan. cans worked for the government. In correctly wonder when or if this gov- In the same address, the President 2007, our Nation numbered 281 million ernment expansion will ever stop. continued this hypocrisy by saying, Americans, 2.7 million of them govern- That is why I have introduced two ‘‘We are on an unsustainable course’’ ment workers. That is nearly 1 percent pieces of legislation to reduce govern- and ‘‘we need to restore the people’s of the population, or about 20 times the ment spending. One is called the Limi- confidence in government by spending number of government employees in tation on Government Spending Act, their money wisely.’’ But wait. It gets 1815. That percentage will certainly in- the LOGS Act, to limit government even better. After signing into law a crease, given this President’s budget, spending to 20 percent of GDP. The sec- $787 billion stimulus and a $3 trillion which contains 121 new government ond is called the Stop TARP Asset Re- deficit, he nobly stated: programs. cycling Act, the STAR Act, and that is If we want to spend, we need to find some- Another indication of the growth of to prevent perpetual bailouts and to where else to cut. government power can be illustrated repay our national debt with returned If you doubt the hypocrisy, you do through the amount of government TARP funds—don’t just take them and not have to look further than the cur- spending. Organization of Economic spend more. Give them back to the tax- rent health care debate or the cap-and- Cooperation and Development figures payers. Give them back to the govern- trade program he proposes to pay for show that government spending in the ment so we can pay down some of these by levying even more taxes. The clos- U.S. is on the rise, comparable with deficits and some of these problems est the President has come to cut that of many European countries. In that are going on. They are two very spending was by calling upon his De- fact, government spending has de- important bills. partment heads to find $100 million in creased in most European nations, Let me discuss them again. The Lim- savings—$100 million. I guess you while it has increased in the United itation on Government Spending Act would call that ‘‘pocket change’’ we States. would limit government spending to can believe in. In France, for example, government the national historic average of 20 per- Enough is enough. No more spending. spending is close to 50 percent of GDP, cent of GDP. While I believe govern- No more taxes. No more government while England’s government spending ment spending should be much lower expansion. We are not looking for a is roughly 44 percent of GDP, and Ger- than that, the least we can do is ensure new New Deal. We are looking for

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It is time will help to stem the tide of layoffs so partment and EMS agencies need fire to pull the reins on this headlong rush that our communities can be protected grants to continue to ensure the safety toward the Europeanization of Amer- by an adequate number of dedicated of citizens across the country. ica. As former President Gerald Ford firefighters. A fire company in McAdoo County, said: In addition, I was pleased that the located in east-central Pennsylvania, A government that is big enough to give Senate accepted an amendment I of- used its fire grant to purchase an auto- you all you want is big enough to take it all fered that provides an additional $10 matic defibrillator. The biggest killer away. million to the FIRE Grant Program. of firefighters in the line of duty is I am concerned about what is going This increase will help more local fire heart attacks, and now the brave men on. I admit that President Obama is a departments equip and train first re- and women at McAdoo Fire Company very attractive human being. I person- sponders in Connecticut and across the are better protected as they risk their ally like him. But I think this tax-and- country. lives every day to help those in emer- spend set of policies we are seeing is The bill also provides $300,000 for the gency situations. taking our country down to the point Coast Guard Academy in New London SAFER grants assist fire depart- of ruin, and we have to stand up and to begin work on Eagle Pier, which will ments in the hiring of career fire- stop it. I have to tell you, if we do not be the permanent home of the EAGLE, fighters and the recruitment and reten- do it, our kids and our grandkids and the historic tall ship seized from Ger- tion of volunteer firefighters. The sin- our great-grandkids—and Elaine and I many during World War II. gle most significant challenge facing have all three—are going to be paying For more than 60 years, Eagle Pier volunteer fire service is recruitment a huge price. was the home of the Coast Guard and retention. Over the past two dec- Training Vessel EAGLE, but in recent f ades, the percentage of volunteer fire- years, as the aging pier has fallen into fighters under the age of 40 has shrunk DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND disrepair, the EAGLE has been from 65 percent to 50 percent. The SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT homeported at a pier at Fort Trumbull. SAFER Grant program was created to Mr. DODD. Mr. President, yesterday The EAGLE is a Connecticut icon provide funding directly to fire depart- I was unable to be here for the consid- and one of only two remaining commis- ments and volunteer firefighter organi- eration and final passage of the Home- sioned sailing vessels in American Gov- zations in order to help them increase land Security Appropriations Act be- ernment service, the other being Bos- the number of trained, ‘‘front-line’’ cause of a death in my family, but I ton’s USS Constitution. firefighters available in their local would like to submit my support for In addition to showcasing a rich his- communities. SAFER grants enhance this important legislation for the tory, the EAGLE serves as a modern the ability of local fire departments’ to RECORD. day seagoing classroom for Coast comply with staffing, response and Whether it is a natural disaster or an Guard Cadets, providing hands-on mar- operational standards. act of terrorism, we must maintain the itime instruction to supplement the The Center Township Volunteer Fire ability to respond quickly and effi- students’ rigorous classroom workload. Department, located in western Penn- ciently to security challenges. No job This bill makes important invest- sylvania, received a SAFER grant in is more important than keeping our ments in our domestic security, first March of 2009. With that funding, they citizens safe, and no one does that job responders, and the State of Con- can recruit more volunteer firefighters better than our front line public safety necticut, and I am proud to support it. and retain those who already give so officials. This legislation provides AMENDMENT NO. 1430 generously of themselves in efforts to them with the resources they need. Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, today, I protect and help others. SAFER grants My fellow Connecticut residents and join with Senator SANDERS, my col- are particularly beneficial to munici- I know first hand how important it is league from Vermont, and Senator palities that are growing by expanding to be prepared. Just last week, officials CARPER, my colleague from Delaware, the number of firefighters in conjunc- from FEMA and DHS toured Farm- in supporting an increase in funding for tion with increased population growth ington and Wethersfield after torna- two essential programs in the fiscal and greater housing development. I am does toppled trees and utility lines, year 2010 Homeland Security appro- proud of the courage and self-sacrifice damaging buildings and closing roads. priations bill to support our brave fire- of volunteer firefighters in my home The worst of the storm hit fighters: assistance to firefighter State and across the Nation and want Wethersfield square-on, severely dam- grants, AFG, and staffing for adequate to ensure that the Federal Government aging 70 houses and leaving several to fire and emergency response grants, supports their dedication. be condemned. SAFER. This amendment offers critical fund- It is rare that a tornado touches The Assistance to Firefighter Grants, ing assistance to emergency first re- down in Connecticut, but it reminds us AFG, Program, commonly referred to sponders and ensures that the safety of that disaster can happen anytime, any- as fire grants, helps fund the purchase our citizens remains a national pri- place, anywhere. of urgently needed emergency response ority. At these moments of crisis, we must equipment, apparatus, and training. f be assured that our communities have The AFG Program relies on direct the first-responder personnel, training, input from the locally affected fire COMMENDING NORM COLEMAN and equipment necessary to keep fami- services in the grant process to ensure Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I wish to lies safe. funding reaches those agencies that are speak in honor of the service of my That is why I authored and continue most in need. A fiscal year 2007 review good friend, Senator Norm Coleman. to support the Assistance to Fire- of AFG by the Department of Home- Senator Coleman was among the more fighters, FIRE, Grant Program to help land Security found this program to be thoughtful and intelligent Senators equip and train firefighters, and the 95 percent effective, the second highest that I have known. His presence in this Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emer- rating of any program at the Depart- Chamber will be sorely missed. gency Response, SAFER, Grant Pro- ment. Senator Coleman came to the Senate gram to increase the number of fire- A recent needs assessment survey with more insight into the lives and fighting personnel. conducted by the Fireman’s Fund In- needs of his constituents than most ob- We have made the Federal Govern- surance Company found that 60 percent tain after years of service in Congress. ment a partner to our Nation’s fire- of respondents report that their local He was elected mayor of St. Paul, MN,

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He became the most pop- late and recognize a tremendous asset chance to be cured so that they may ular and well known mayor in Min- to the children of Philadelphia, PA, the continue to grow and prosper. nesota, mostly because he shared some- United States, and really the world— As we continue the debate around thing in common with Minnesotans: a the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. health reform, it is important that we love of hockey. The hospital, or CHOP as it is known, recognize the unique needs of children. In 1993, the Minnesota North Stars has been ranked first in children’s can- As I stated, CHOP served over 1 million became the Dallas Stars, leaving the cer, diabetes and endocrine disorders, patients last year. When it opened in State of Minnesota without a franchise neonatal care, respiratory disorders 1855, it treated just 63 patients in its in the National Hockey League. Norm and urology care by U.S. News & World first year. Clearly the demand for high- shared the view of probably every Min- Report. I congratulate the hospital’s ly specialized, pediatric care is growing nesotan that this was just not right. president and chief executive officer, not only in Pennsylvania but through- Honestly, how can you have an NHL Dr. Steven Altschuler, and his team of out the United States; however, there without a team in Minnesota? Due in over 10,0000 employees for this tremen- are shortages in the number of pedi- large part to Mayor Coleman’s lob- dous accomplishment. atric specialists able to treat children bying efforts the NHL awarded St. Paul CHOP was the Nation’s first estab- with very particular needs. That is why an expansion franchise in 1997, the Min- lished children’s hospital, growing it is important to support programs, nesota Wild. from its original structure with 12 beds such as the Children’s Hospitals Grad- You would think that bringing hock- on Philadelphia’s Watts Street to a uate Medical Education Program, to ey back to Minnesota would be enough sprawling campus in West Philadelphia help children’s hospitals train future to get him elected to any office he with over 40 outpatient locations pediatricians. I have supported ample wanted in the state. But, as many have throughout southeast Pennsylvania funding for this program because it observed, the people of Minnesota are and New Jersey, providing care to over helps address a national dilemma and unpredictable. In the 1998 guber- 1 million patients last year. provides children’s hospitals with the natorial election, in a race that CHOP notably provides the highest resources they need to foster innova- grabbed the attention of many people level of pediatric care and conducts tion and improve quality. throughout the country, Norm finished groundbreaking research through fund- Mr. President, the accomplishments ing from the National Institutes of just 3 percentage points behind Jesse seen at the Children’s Hospital of Health. When I came to the Senate in Ventura, whose preGovernor career Philadelphia are unique and revolu- 1981, funding for the NIH totaled $3.6 was, to put it lightly, a colorful one. tionary. I am proud of CHOP for their billion. Since becoming LHHS Chair- Though this result had to be difficult efforts to improve children’s health man in 1996, Senator HARKIN and I have care and promote health and wellness. for Norm, I think we all ultimately succesfully worked to more than dou- benefited from the outcome of that ble NIH funding, which was $12.7 billion f race. Norm was elected to the Senate at that time. In the fiscal year 2009 in 2002 and immediately became known Senate LHHS Appropriations Sub- MOLDOVA’S UPCOMING ELECTION for his thoughtful demeanor and his committee bill, we provided $30.2 bil- dedication to the people of Minnesota. lion for NIH funding, a $1 billion in- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, the Re- He was a loyal Republican, but he was crease from fiscal year 2008. We also se- public of Moldova holds repeated par- also willing to work with those in the cured an additional $10 billion in fund- liamentary elections on July 29, after opposing party to help the State of ing through an amendment to the previous elections on April 5 this year Minnesota and the Nation as a whole. American Recovery and Reinvestment were followed by youth protests to dis- He supported President Bush, but, as Act. I recently visited CHOP for a play their lack of trust in the electoral should be expected of any loyal sup- townhall meeting and was able to see process. These protests turned violent porter, he was not afraid to express his firsthand some major discoveries that and led to arrests of hundreds of pro- disagreement or offer his advice with have occurred there as a result of NIH- testers, their severe beatings, and in- regard to changes and reforms. Indeed, funded research. humane treatment while in police cus- I think Republicans and Democrats In a conversation with Dr. Philip tody. Even an independent member of alike have had a good working rela- Johnson, the director of CHOP’s Re- Parliament, Valentina Cusnir, was tionship with Senator Coleman be- search Institute, I learned about an ex- abused and beaten by police, suffering cause, as many have noted here today, perimental therapy developed at CHOP injuries. Three young men have died, he was more concerned with getting using elements of the body’s immune and the cause of death is reported to be things done and being true to his con- system to improve cure rates for chil- injuries from the beatings they re- victions than he was about being polit- dren with neuroblastoma, a chal- ceived. Foreign journalists were ex- ical and towing the party line. lenging cancer of the nervous system. pelled and local reporters were arrested Mr. President, while I welcome Sen- This type of cancer is very aggressive, and intimidated, their equipment was ator Coleman’s successor, I must admit causing 15 percent of all childhood can- confiscated. The parliamentarian oppo- that I was disappointed when I heard of cer deaths. I am told that patients who sition parties, which accused the Com- the final decision of the Minnesota Su- received this therapy were 20 percent munist Party in power of election preme Court. Obviously, I don’t like more likely to live disease-free two fraud, have boycotted elections of the seeing the number of Republicans in years after treatment. Shortly after new President that, ultimately, trig- the Chamber go down. But, more im- visiting CHOP, I also learned of a study gered repeated elections. The Organiza- portantly, I am sad to see the Senate led by Dr. Johnson that could lead to tion for Security and Cooperation in lose such a vibrant and intelligent an HIV vaccine, by inserting a gene Europe stated that Moldova’s recent voice. Indeed, I think his views and into the muscle that can cause it to elections had ‘‘shortcomings that chal- statements on the legislation being produce protective antibodies. AIDS is lenged some OSCE commitments, in considered by the Senate this year one of the most devastating pandemics, particular the disregard for due process would add greatly to the debate. having killed more than 25 million peo- in adjudicating complaints of alleged I want to wish Senator Coleman the ple. Such a vaccine appears years away irregularities and deficiencies in the best of luck in his future endeavors. from realization; however, with contin- compilation of voter lists lodged by op- While I am sure that he will be a valu- ued investment from the NIH, it is pos- position political parties.’’ able asset for any effort with which he sible that this work could save millions On July 29, the Government of becomes involved, I am more certain of lives. Moldova has another chance to show that he will be missed here in the Sen- I have fought and will continue to her citizens and the international com- ate. fight for increased funding for the NIH munity that it remains committed to

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Their fight sent, and referred as indicated: to participate in this important poll. for freedom even extended to Iceland By Mrs. GILLIBRAND: The United States should condition and the Marshall and Solomon Islands. S. 1438. A bill to express the sense of Con- good relations with the new govern- One of our Navy veterans received gress on improving cybersecurity globally, ment of Moldova based on its respect the Asiatic Pacific Purple Heart, and to require the Secretary of State to submit for the rule of law and human rights. an Army veteran fought at Normandy a report to Congress on improving cybersecu- The U.S. Helsinki Commission, which I and received EAME Campaign and rity, and for other purposes; to the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations. chair, will continue to monitor the Bronze Service Star medals. Yet an- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. conduct of the electoral process in other Army veteran fought five major CRAPO, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. ENZI, and Moldova and will hold a public briefing battles of European theatre. Mr. SCHUMER): following the elections. A USMC veteran was one of four S. 1439. A bill to provide for duty-free f brothers serving in the Marines and treatment of certain recreational perform- fought in Guadalcanal, Bougainville, ance outerwear, and for other purposes; to ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Guam, Saipan, and Okinawa. He lost the Committee on Finance. By Mr. WYDEN: his twin brother in Guam. S. 1440. A bill to establish requirements ap- TRIBUTE TO LOUISIANA WWII A Navy veteran observed the atomic plicable across the military departments for VETERANS bomb test at Bikini and was in Tokyo the retention in the Armed Forces of mem- Bay the morning of the Japanese sur- bers who seek to remain in the Armed Forces ∑ Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I am render. Another veteran was awarded following injury or disability incurred in the proud to honor a group of 92 World War five naval battle stars for his service in line of duty in the Armed Forces; to the II veterans from all over Louisiana who the invasions of Bougainville, Saipan, Committee on Armed Services. will travel to Washington, DC on May By Mr. WYDEN: Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. S. 1441. A bill to amend title 38, United 16 to visit the various memorials and I ask the Senate to join me in hon- monuments that recognize the sac- States Code, to grant family of members of oring these 92 veterans, all Louisiana the uniformed services temporary annual rifices of our Nation’s invaluable serv- heroes, who visited Washington, and leave during the deployment of such mem- icemembers. Louisiana HonorAir for making these bers; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Louisiana HonorAir, a group based in trips a reality.∑ cation, Labor, and Pensions. Lafayette, LA, sponsored this trip to By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, Ms. the Nation’s Capital. The organization f SNOWE, and Mr. UDALL of New Mex- is honoring surviving World War II MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ico): S. 1442. A bill to amend the Public Lands Louisiana veterans by giving them an At 10:59 a.m., a message from the Corps Act of 1993 to expand the authorization opportunity to see the memorials dedi- House of Representatives, delivered by of the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, cated to their service. The veterans Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- and the Interior to provide service-learning will visit the World War II, Korea, nounced that the House has passed the opportunities on public lands, establish a Vietnam, and Iwo Jima memorials. following bill, in which it requests the grant program for Indian Youth Service Corps, help restore the Nation’s natural, cul- They will also travel to Arlington Na- concurrence of the Senate: tional Cemetery. tural, historic, archaeological, recreational, H.R. 2997. An act making appropriations This was the final of four flights Lou- and scenic resources, train a new generation for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food of public land managers and enthusiasts, and isiana HonorAir made to Washington, and Drug Administration, and Related Agen- promote the value of public service; to the DC, this spring. It is the 17th flight to cies programs for the fiscal year ending Sep- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- depart from Louisiana, which has sent tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes. sources. more HonorAir flights than any other The message also announced that the By Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mr. State to the Nation’s Capital. House has agreed to the following con- CORNYN, and Mr. VITTER): S. 1443. A bill to amend the Uniformed and World War II was one of America’s current resolutions, in which it re- greatest triumphs but was also a con- Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to quests the concurrence of the Senate: modify State responsibilities under such Act; flict rife with individual sacrifice and H. Con. Res. 127. Concurrent resolution rec- to the Committee on Rules and Administra- tragedy. More than 60 million people ognizing the significance of National Carib- tion. worldwide were killed, including 40 bean-American Heritage Month. f million civilians, and more than 400,000 H. Con. Res. 131. Concurrent resolution di- American servicemembers were slain recting the Architect of the Capitol to en- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS during the long war. The ultimate vic- grave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag S. 42 tory over enemies in the Pacific and in and the National Motto of ‘‘In God we trust’’ At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the Europe is a testament to the valor of in the Capitol Visitor Center. name of the Senator from Wyoming American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and f (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- marines. The years 1941 to 1945 also MEASURES REFERRED sor of S. 42, a bill to amend title II of witnessed an unprecedented mobiliza- the Social Security Act to preserve and tion of domestic industry, which sup- The following concurrent resolution protect Social Security benefits of plied our military on two distant was read, and referred as indicated: American workers and to help ensure fronts. H. Con. Res. 127. Concurrent resolution rec- greater congressional oversight of the In Louisiana, there remain today ognizing the significance of National Carib- Social Security system by requiring more than 30,000 living WWII veterans, bean-American Heritage Month; to the Com- that both Houses of Congress approve a mittee on the Judiciary. and each one has a heroic tale of totalization agreement before the achieving the noble victory of freedom f agreement, giving foreign workers So- over tyranny. This group had 32 vet- MEASURES PLACED ON THE cial Security benefits, can go into ef- erans who served in the U.S. Army, 16 CALENDAR fect. in the U.S. Air Force, 37 in the Navy, 4 The following bill was read the first S. 348 in the Coast Guard, 2 in the Marine and second times by unanimous con- At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Corps, and 1 in WAVES. sent, and placed on the calendar: the name of the Senator from Kansas Our heroes, many of them from the (Mr. ROBERTS) was added as a cospon- H.R. 2997. An act making appropriations Shreveport area, trekked the world for for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food sor of S. 348, a bill to amend section 254 their country. They fought in Ger- and Drug Administration, and Related Agen- of the Communications Act of 1934 to many, France, Italy, Africa, Japan, cies programs for the fiscal year ending Sep- provide that funds received as uni- Guam, Bougainville, Guadalcanal, tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes. versal service contributions and the

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Res. 17, a joint resolution ap- S. 457 trition Act of 1966 to improve the nu- proving the renewal of import restric- At the request of Mr. THUNE, the trition and health of schoolchildren tions contained in the Burmese Free- name of the Senator from South Da- and protect the Federal investment in dom and Democracy Act of 2003, and kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- the national school lunch and break- for other purposes. sponsor of S. 457, a bill to establish fast programs by updating the national S. CON. RES. 25 pilot projects under the Medicare pro- school nutrition standards for foods At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the gram to provide incentives for home and beverages sold outside of school name of the Senator from New York health agencies to utilize home moni- meals to conform to current nutrition (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- toring and communications tech- science. sor of S. Con. Res. 25, a concurrent res- nologies. S. 935 olution recognizing the value and bene- S. 475 At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the fits that community health centers At the request of Mr. BURR, the name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. provide as health care homes for over names of the Senator from Wyoming BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 18,000,000 individuals, and the impor- (Mr. BARRASSO), the Senator from 935, a bill to extend subsections (c) and tance of enabling health centers and Texas (Mr. CORNYN) and the Senator (d) of section 114 of the Medicare, Med- other safety net providers to continue from Alabama (Mr. SHELBY) were added icaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 to offer accessible, affordable, and con- as cosponsors of S. 475, a bill to amend (Public Law 110–173) to provide for reg- tinuous care to their current patients the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to ulatory stability during the develop- and to every American who lacks ac- guarantee the equity of spouses of mili- ment of facility and patient criteria for cess to preventive and primary care tary personnel with regard to matters long-term care hospitals under the services. Medicare program, and for other pur- of residency, and for other purposes. f poses. S. 559 S. 1157 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the At the request of Mr. THUNE, his BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS name of the Senator from North Da- name was added as a cosponsor of S. kota (Mr. CONRAD) was added as a co- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. 1157, a bill to amend title XVIII of the sponsor of S. 559, a bill to provide bene- CRAPO, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. Social Security Act to protect and pre- fits under the Post-Deployment/Mobili- ENZI, and Mr. SCHUMER): serve access of Medicare beneficiaries zation Respite Absence program for S. 1439. A bill to provide for duty-free in rural areas to health care providers certain periods before the implementa- treatment of certain recreational per- under the Medicare program, and for tion of the program. formance outerwear, and for other pur- other purposes. poses; to the Committee on Finance S. 629 S. 1265 Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I rise At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the today to introduce the U.S. Outdoor name of the Senator from Louisiana names of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. Act. no denying that this economy has (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- HUTCHISON) and the Senator from Ari- got Americans worried. People are sor of S. 629, a bill to facilitate the zona (Mr. KYL) were added as cospon- stressed, and with good reason. One part-time reemployment of annuitants, sors of S. 1265, a bill to amend the Na- thing that we see time and again dur- and for other purposes. tional Voter Registration Act of 1993 to ing recessions is that people look to S. 694 provide members of the Armed Forces get their minds off the tough times for At the request of Mr. DODD, the name and their family members equal access just a little while with low-cost, simple of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. RISCH) to voter registration assistance, and activities that the whole family can was added as a cosponsor of S. 694, a for other purposes. enjoy. Outdoor recreation fits that bill; bill to provide assistance to Best Bud- S. 1284 it makes people healthier and happier dies to support the expansion and de- At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the too. velopment of mentoring programs, and name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. But recreational performance outer- for other purposes. BAYH) was added as a cosponsor of S. wear—jackets and pants used for skiing S. 711 1284, a bill to require the implementa- and snowboarding, mountaineering, At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the tion of certain recommendations of the hunting, fishing, and dozens of other name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. National Transportation Safety Board, outdoor activities—are assessed some WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. to require the establishment of na- of the highest duty rates applied to any 711, a bill to require mental health tional standards with respect to flight products imported into the U.S. These screenings for members of the Armed requirements for pilots, to require the disproportionately high tariffs, let us Forces who are deployed in connection development of fatigue management call them what they are, taxes, were with a contingency operation, and for plans, and for other purposes. originally implemented to protect U.S. other purposes. S. 1304 outerwear manufacturers from foreign S. 823 At the request of Mr. SPECTER, his competition. Instead, now these import At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the name was added as a cosponsor of S. taxes stifle innovation, add substantial name of the Senator from New York 1304, a bill to restore the economic costs for outdoor businesses, and ulti- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- rights of automobile dealers, and for mately raise the prices we all pay at sponsor of S. 823, a bill to amend the other purposes. the cash register. We can fix this, help Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow S. 1415 these companies to better compete a 5-year carryback of operating losses, At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the globally while investing in eco-friendly and for other purposes. name of the Senator from New Hamp- technology and jobs here in the U.S., S. 891 shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- and help consumers in these tough At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the sponsor of S. 1415, a bill to amend the times so more people can get out and name of the Senator from California Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Ab- enjoy the great outdoors. (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor sentee Voting Act to ensure that ab- So today, I am proud to introduce of S. 891, a bill to require annual disclo- sent uniformed services voters and the U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to De- sure to the Securities and Exchange overseas voters are aware of their vot- velop Outerwear and Outdoor Recre- Commission of activities involving co- ing rights and have a genuine oppor- ation Act, or the U.S. Outdoor Act. lumbite-tantalite, cassiterite, and tunity to register to vote and have This bill is the result of partnership be- wolframite from the Democratic Re- their absentee ballots cast and count- tween performance outerwear manu- public of Congo, and for other purposes. ed, and for other purposes. facturers and the domestic textile and

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This legislation reflects ponents of the Department of Homeland Secu- those findings, and makes a solid in- curity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes, namely: rity through reimbursable agreements: Provided vestment in U.S. jobs. It spurs outdoor further, That key milestones, all funding TITLE I recreation and its industry, which ac- sources for each project, details of annual and counts for $730 billion dollars and 65 DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND lifecycle costs, and projected cost savings or cost million jobs across the U.S., with 73,000 OPERATIONS avoidance to be achieved by the project. jobs in Oregon, and this bill can poten- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE ANALYSIS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT tially create many more. This would For necessary expenses for intelligence anal- also help lower costs for consumers, For necessary expenses of the Office of the ysis and operations coordination activities, as Secretary of Homeland Security, as authorized who pay $289 billion in outdoor retail authorized by title II of the Homeland Security by section 102 of the Homeland Security Act of Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121 et seq.), $347,845,000, of sales and services across the country, 2002 (6 U.S.C. 112), and executive management which not to exceed $5,000 shall be for official with $4.6 billion in Oregon. of the Department of Homeland Security, as au- reception and representation expenses; and of The U.S. Outdoor Act eliminates the thorized by law, $149,268,000: Provided, That which $208,145,000 shall remain available until import duty for qualifying recreational not to exceed $60,000 shall be for official recep- September 30, 2011. performance outerwear, bringing duties tion and representation expenses, of which OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL COORDINATOR FOR that can be as high as 28 percent down $20,000 shall be made available to the Office of GULF COAST REBUILDING to zero. It also establishes the Sustain- Policy solely to host Visa Waiver Program nego- For necessary expenses of the Office of the able Textile and Apparel Research, tiations in Washington, DC: Provided further, Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, STAR, fund, which invests in U.S. That $20,000,000 shall not be available for obli- $2,000,000. gation for the Office of Policy until the Sec- OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL technologies and jobs that focus on retary submits an expenditure plan for the Of- sustainable, environmentally conscious fice of Policy for fiscal year 2010. For necessary expenses of the Office of In- manufacturing, helping textile and ap- spector General in carrying out the provisions of OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. parel companies work towards mini- MANAGEMENT mizing their energy and water use, re- App.), $115,874,000, of which not to exceed For necessary expenses of the Office of the $150,000 may be used for certain confidential ducing waste and their carbon foot- Under Secretary for Management, as authorized operational expenses, including the payment of print, and incorporating efficiencies by sections 701 through 705 of the Homeland Se- informants, to be expended at the direction of that help them better compete glob- curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 341 through 345), the Inspector General. ally. $307,690,000, of which not to exceed $3,000 shall TITLE II be for official reception and representation ex- The U.S. Outdoor Act reduces the SECURITY, ENFORCEMENT, AND penses: Provided, That of the total amount, costs for U.S. companies and con- INVESTIGATIONS $5,000,000 shall remain available until expended sumers, encourages Americans to take U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION part in healthy and active lifestyles solely for the alteration and improvement of fa- cilities, tenant improvements, and relocation SALARIES AND EXPENSES through outdoor recreation, spurs eco- costs to consolidate Department headquarters For necessary expenses for enforcement of nomic activity, invests in the U.S. tex- operations at the Nebraska Avenue Complex; laws relating to border security, immigration, tile industry, supports American jobs and $17,131,000 shall remain available until ex- customs, agricultural inspections and regulatory and competitiveness, and encourages pended for the Human Resources Information activities related to plant and animal imports, sustainable business practices to ben- Technology program. and transportation of unaccompanied minor aliens; purchase and lease of up to 4,500 (4,000 efit the environment so we all can con- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER for replacement only) police-type vehicles; and tinue to enjoy the beauty that is the For necessary expenses of the Office of the contracting with individuals for personal serv- great outdoors. Chief Financial Officer, as authorized by sec- ices abroad; $8,075,649,000, of which $3,226,000 I want to thank the Outdoor Industry tion 103 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 shall be derived from the Harbor Maintenance Association, for their tireless work U.S.C. 113), $63,530,000, of which $11,000,000 Trust Fund for administrative expenses related with my office, and with the U.S. ITC shall remain available until expended for finan- to the collection of the Harbor Maintenance Fee and other agencies in perfecting this cial systems consolidation efforts: Provided, pursuant to section 9505(c)(3) of the Internal That of the total amount made available under bill. I also want to acknowledge and Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 9505(c)(3)) and this heading, $5,000,000 shall not be obligated notwithstanding section 1511(e)(1) of the Home- thank those in the U.S. textile and ap- until the Chief Financial Officer or an indi- parel industry who have partnered with land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 551(e)(1)); of vidual acting in such capacity submits a finan- which not to exceed $45,000 shall be for official the outdoor industry to develop a cial management improvement plan that ad- reception and representation expenses; of which thoughtful and well balanced bill that dresses the recommendations outlined in the De- not less than $309,629,000 shall be for Air and supports American jobs and U.S. tech- partment of Homeland Security Office of Inspec- Marine Operations; of which such sums as be- nologies. I thank my house colleague, tor General report # OIG–09–72, including year- come available in the Customs User Fee Ac- ly measurable milestones, to the Committees on Congressman BLUMENAUER, who had in- count, except sums subject to section 13031(f)(3) Appropriations of the Senate and the House of troduced an earlier version of this bill of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconcili- Representatives: Provided further, That the ation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)(3)), shall be in the last Congress and is introducing plan described in the preceding proviso shall be companion legislation. Finally, thank derived from that account; of which not to ex- submitted not later than January 4, 2010. ceed $150,000 shall be available for payment for you to my Senate colleagues, Senator OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER rental space in connection with preclearance CRAPO, who is an original cosponsor of For necessary expenses of the Office of the operations; and of which not to exceed this bill, Senator CANTWELL, Senator Chief Information Officer, as authorized by sec- $1,000,000 shall be for awards of compensation ENZI, and Senator SCHUMER. tion 103 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 to informants, to be accounted for solely under f U.S.C. 113), and Department-wide technology the certificate of the Secretary of Homeland Se- investments, $338,393,000; of which $86,912,000 curity: Provided, That for fiscal year 2010, the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- shall be available for salaries and expenses; and overtime limitation prescribed in section 5(c)(1) CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, of which $251,481,000, to remain available until of the Act of February 13, 1911 (19 U.S.C. 2010 expended, shall be available for development 267(c)(1)) shall be $35,000; and notwithstanding On Thursday, July 9, the Senate and acquisition of information technology any other provision of law, none of the funds equipment, software, services, and related ac- appropriated by this Act may be available to passed H.R. 2892, as amended, as fol- tivities for the Department of Homeland Secu- compensate any employee of U.S. Customs and lows: rity: Provided, That of the total amount appro- Border Protection for overtime, from whatever H.R. 2892 priated, not less than $82,788,000 shall be avail- source, in an amount that exceeds such limita- Resolved, That the bill from the House of able for data center development, of which not tion, except in individual cases determined by Representatives (H.R. 2892) entitled ‘‘An Act less than $38,540,145 shall be available for power the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the des- making appropriations for the Department capabilities upgrades at Data Center One (Na- ignee of the Secretary, to be necessary for na- of Homeland Security for the fiscal year end- tional Center for Critical Information Proc- tional security purposes, to prevent excessive ing September 30, 2010, and for other pur- essing and Storage): Provided further, That the costs, or in cases of immigration emergencies: poses.’’, do pass with the following amend- Chief Information Officer shall submit to the Provided further, That of the total amount pro- ment: Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and vided, $1,700,000 shall remain available until

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of which not to exceed $806,669,000 shall be available for the purchase less than $267,960,000 shall be for the develop- $1,000,000 shall be for awards of compensation and installation of these systems, of which not ment of the Automated Commercial Environ- to informants, to be accounted for solely under less than 28 percent shall be available for the ment: Provided, That of the total amount made the certificate of the Secretary of Homeland Se- purchase and installation of certified explosives available under this heading, $167,960,000 may curity; of which not less than $305,000 shall be detection systems at medium- and small-sized not be obligated for the Automated Commercial for promotion of public awareness of the child airports: Provided further, That any award to Environment program until 30 days after the pornography tipline and anti-child exploitation deploy explosives detection systems shall be Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and activities; of which not less than $5,400,000 shall based on risk, the airports current reliance on the House of Representatives receive a report on be used to facilitate agreements consistent with other screening solutions, lobby congestion re- the results to date and plans for the program section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nation- sulting in increased security concerns, high in- from the Department of Homeland Security. ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)); and of which not to jury rates, airport readiness, and increased cost exceed $11,216,000 shall be available to fund or effectiveness: Provided further, That security BORDER SECURITY FENCING, INFRASTRUCTURE, reimburse other Federal agencies for the costs service fees authorized under section 44940 of AND TECHNOLOGY associated with the care, maintenance, and re- title 49, United States Code, shall be credited to For expenses for border security fencing, in- patriation of smuggled aliens unlawfully this appropriation as offsetting collections and frastructure, and technology, $800,000,000, to re- present in the United States: Provided, That shall be available only for aviation security: main available until expended: Provided, That none of the funds made available under this Provided further, That any funds collected and of the amount provided under this heading, heading shall be available to compensate any made available from aviation security fees pur- $50,000,000 shall not be obligated until the Com- employee for overtime in an annual amount in suant to section 44940(i) of title 49, United States mittees on Appropriations of the Senate and the excess of $35,000, except that the Secretary, or Code, may, notwithstanding paragraph (4) of House of Representatives receive a plan for ex- the designee of the Secretary, may waive that such section 44940(i), be expended for the pur- penditure, prepared by the Secretary of Home- amount as necessary for national security pur- pose of improving screening at airport screening land Security and submitted not later than 90 poses and in cases of immigration emergencies: checkpoints, which may include the purchase days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Provided further, That of the total amount pro- and utilization of emerging technology equip- for a program to establish and maintain a secu- vided, $15,770,000 shall be for activities in fiscal ment; the refurbishment and replacement of cur- rity barrier along the borders of the United year 2010 to enforce laws against forced child rent equipment; the installation of surveillance States of fencing and vehicle barriers, where labor, of which not to exceed $6,000,000 shall re- systems to monitor checkpoint activities; the practicable, and other forms of tactical infra- main available until expended: Provided fur- modification of checkpoint infrastructure to structure and technology. ther, That of the total amount available, not support checkpoint reconfigurations; and the AIR AND MARINE INTERDICTION, OPERATIONS, less than $1,000,000,000 shall be available to creation of additional checkpoints to screen MAINTENANCE, AND PROCUREMENT identify aliens convicted of a crime, and who aviation passengers and airport personnel: Pro- For necessary expenses for the operations, may be deportable, and to remove them from the vided further, That the sum appropriated under maintenance, and procurement of marine ves- United States once they are judged deportable: this heading from the general fund shall be re- sels, aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and Provided further, That the Secretary, or the des- duced on a dollar-for-dollar basis as such offset- other related equipment of the air and marine ignee of the Secretary, shall report to the Com- ting collections are received during fiscal year program, including operational training and mittees on Appropriations of the Senate and the 2010, so as to result in a final fiscal year appro- mission-related travel, the operations of which House of Representatives, at least quarterly, on priation from the general fund estimated at not include the following: the interdiction of nar- progress implementing the preceding proviso, more than $3,137,828,000: Provided further, That cotics and other goods; the provision of support and the funds obligated during that quarter to any security service fees collected in excess of to Federal, State, and local agencies in the en- make that progress: Provided further, That the amount made available under this heading forcement or administration of laws enforced by funding made available under this heading shall shall become available during fiscal year 2011: the Department of Homeland Security; and at maintain a level of not less than 33,400 deten- Provided further, That Members of the United the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Se- tion beds through September 30, 2010: Provided States House of Representatives and United curity, the provision of assistance to Federal, further, That of the total amount provided, not States Senate, including the leadership; the State, and local agencies in other law enforce- less than $2,539,180,000 is for detention and re- heads of Federal agencies and commissions, in- ment and emergency humanitarian efforts, moval operations, including transportation of cluding the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under $515,826,000, to remain available until expended: unaccompanied minor aliens: Provided further, Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries of the De- Provided, That no aircraft or other related That of the total amount provided, $6,800,000 partment of Homeland Security; the United equipment, with the exception of aircraft that shall remain available until September 30, 2011, States Attorney General and Assistant Attor- are one of a kind and have been identified as for the Visa Security Program: Provided further, neys General and the United States attorneys; excess to U.S. Customs and Border Protection That nothing under this heading shall prevent and senior members of the Executive Office of requirements and aircraft that have been dam- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the President, including the Director of the Of- aged beyond repair, shall be transferred to any from exercising those authorities provided under fice of Management and Budget; shall not be ex- other Federal agency, department, or office out- immigration laws (as defined in section empt from Federal passenger and baggage side of the Department of Homeland Security 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality screening. during fiscal year 2010 without the prior ap- Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17))) during priority oper- SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY proval of the Committees on Appropriations of ations pertaining to aliens convicted of a crime. For necessary expenses of the Transportation the Senate and the House of Representatives. AUTOMATION MODERNIZATION Security Administration related to providing CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT For expenses of immigration and customs en- surface transportation security activities, For necessary expenses to plan, construct, forcement automated systems, $85,000,000, to re- $142,616,000, to remain available until September renovate, equip, and maintain buildings and fa- main available until expended: Provided, That 30, 2011. cilities necessary for the administration and en- of the funds made available under this heading, TRANSPORTATION THREAT ASSESSMENT AND forcement of the laws relating to customs and $10,000,000 shall not be obligated until the Com- CREDENTIALING immigration, $316,070,000, to remain available mittees on Appropriations of the Senate and the For necessary expenses for the development until expended, of which $39,700,000 shall be for House of Representatives receive an expenditure and implementation of screening programs of the Advanced Training Center: Provided, That plan prepared by the Secretary of Homeland Se- the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment for fiscal year 2011 and thereafter, the annual curity. and Credentialing, $171,999,000, to remain avail- budget submission of U.S. Customs and Border TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION able until September 30, 2011. Protection for ‘‘Construction and Facilities AVIATION SECURITY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SUPPORT Management’’ shall, in consultation with the General Services Administration, include a de- For necessary expenses of the Transportation For necessary expenses of the Transportation tailed 5-year plan for all Federal land border Security Administration related to providing Security Administration related to providing port of entry projects with a yearly update of civil aviation security services pursuant to the transportation security support and intelligence total projected future funding needs. Aviation and Transportation Security Act (Pub- pursuant to the Aviation and Transportation lic Law 107–71; 115 Stat. 597; 49 U.S.C. 40101 Security Act (Public Law 107–71; 115 Stat. 597; U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT note), $5,237,828,000, to remain available until 49 U.S.C. 40101 note), $999,580,000, to remain SALARIES AND EXPENSES September 30, 2011, of which not to exceed available until September 30, 2011: Provided, For necessary expenses for enforcement of im- $10,000 shall be for official reception and rep- That of the funds appropriated under this head- migration and customs laws, detention and re- resentation expenses: Provided, That of the total ing, $20,000,000 may not be obligated for head- movals, and investigations; and purchase and amount made available under this heading, not quarters administration until the Secretary of lease of up to 3,790 (2,350 for replacement only) to exceed $4,395,195,000 shall be for screening op- Homeland Security submits to the Committees on

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Appropriations of the Senate and the House of ation of facilities and equipment, as authorized ALTERATION OF BRIDGES Representatives detailed expenditure plans for by law; $1,597,580,000, of which $20,000,000 shall For necessary expenses for alteration or re- air cargo security, and for checkpoint support be derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust moval of obstructive bridges, as authorized by and explosives detection systems refurbishment, Fund to carry out the purposes of section section 6 of the Truman-Hobbs Act (33 U.S.C. procurement, and installations on an airport- 1012(a)(5) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 516), $4,000,000, to remain available until ex- by-airport basis for fiscal year 2010: Provided U.S.C. 2712(a)(5)); of which $123,000,000 shall be pended: Provided, That of the amounts made further, That these plans shall be submitted no available until September 30, 2014, to acquire, available under this heading, $4,000,000 shall be later than 60 days after the date of enactment of repair, renovate, or improve vessels, small boats, for the Fort Madison Bridge in Fort Madison, this Act. and related equipment; of which $147,500,000 Iowa. FEDERAL AIR MARSHALS shall be available until September 30, 2012, for RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND For necessary expenses of the Federal Air other equipment; of which $27,100,000 shall be EVALUATION available until September 30, 2012, for shore fa- Marshals, $860,111,000. For necessary expenses for applied scientific cilities and aids to navigation facilities, includ- research, development, test, and evaluation; and COAST GUARD ing not less than $300,000 for the Coast Guard for maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and oper- OPERATING EXPENSES Academy Pier and not less than $16,800,000 for ation of facilities and equipment; as authorized For necessary expenses for the operation and Coast Guard Station Cleveland Harbor; of by law; $29,745,000, to remain available until ex- maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise which $105,200,000 shall be available for per- pended, of which $500,000 shall be derived from provided for; purchase or lease of not to exceed sonnel compensation and benefits and related the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to carry out 25 passenger motor vehicles, which shall be for costs; and of which $1,194,780,000 shall be avail- the purposes of section 1012(a)(5) of the Oil Pol- replacement only; for purchase or lease of small able until September 30, 2014, for the Integrated lution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2712(a)(5)): Pro- boats for contingent and emergent requirements Deepwater Systems program: Provided, That of vided, That there may be credited to and used (at a unit cost of no more than $700,000) and for the funds made available for the Integrated for the purposes of this appropriation funds re- repairs and service-life replacements, not to ex- Deepwater Systems program, $305,500,000 is for ceived from State and local governments, other ceed a total of $26,000,000; minor shore construc- aircraft and $734,680,000 is for surface ships: public authorities, private sources, and foreign tion projects not exceeding $1,000,000 in total Provided further, That the Secretary of Home- countries for expenses incurred for research, de- cost at any location; payments pursuant to sec- land Security shall submit to the Committees on velopment, testing, and evaluation. tion 156 of Public Law 97–377 (42 U.S.C. 402 Appropriations of the Senate and the House of note; 96 Stat. 1920); and recreation and welfare; Representatives, in conjunction with the Presi- RETIRED PAY $6,838,291,000, of which $581,503,000 shall be for dent’s fiscal year 2011 budget, a review of the For retired pay, including the payment of ob- defense-related activities, $241,503,000 of which Revised Deepwater Implementation Plan that ligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appro- are designated as being for overseas deploy- identifies any changes to the plan for the fiscal priations for this purpose, payments under the ments and other activities pursuant to sections year; an annual performance comparison of In- Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection and 401(c)(4) and 423(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 13 (111th tegrated Deepwater Systems program assets to Survivor Benefits Plans, payment for career sta- Congress), the concurrent resolution on the pre-Deepwater legacy assets; a status report of tus bonuses, concurrent receipts and combat-re- budget for fiscal year 2010; of which $24,500,000 legacy assets; a detailed explanation of how the lated special compensation under the National shall be derived from the Oil Spill Liability costs of legacy assets are being accounted for Defense Authorization Act, and payments for Trust Fund to carry out the purposes of section within the Integrated Deepwater Systems pro- medical care of retired personnel and their de- 1012(a)(5) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 gram; and the earned value management system pendents under chapter 55 of title 10, United U.S.C. 2712(a)(5)); of which not to exceed $20,000 gold card data for each Integrated Deepwater States Code, $1,361,245,000, to remain available shall be for official reception and representation Systems program asset: Provided further, That until expended. expenses; and of which $3,600,000 shall be avail- the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE able until expended for the cost of repairing, re- Appropriations of the Senate and the House of SALARIES AND EXPENSES habilitating, altering, modifying, and making Representatives a comprehensive review of the For necessary expenses of the United States improvements, including customized tenant im- Revised Deepwater Implementation Plan every 5 Secret Service, including purchase of not to ex- provements, to any replacement or expanded years, beginning in fiscal year 2011, that in- ceed 652 vehicles for police-type use, of which Operations Systems Center facility: Provided, cludes a complete projection of the acquisition 652 shall be for replacement only, and hire of That none of the funds made available by this costs and schedule for the duration of the plan passenger motor vehicles; purchase of motor- or any other Act shall be available for adminis- through fiscal year 2027: Provided further, That cycles made in the United States; hire of air- trative expenses in connection with shipping the Secretary shall annually submit to the Com- craft; services of expert witnesses at such rates commissioners in the United States: Provided mittees on Appropriations of the Senate and the as may be determined by the Director of the Se- further, That none of the funds made available House of Representatives, at the time that the cret Service; rental of buildings in the District of by this Act shall be for expenses incurred for President’s budget is submitted under section Columbia, and fencing, lighting, guard booths, recreational vessels under section 12114 of title 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, a future- and other facilities on private or other property 46, United States Code, except to the extent fees years capital investment plan for the Coast not in Government ownership or control, as may are collected from yacht owners and credited to Guard that identifies for each capital budget be necessary to perform protective functions; this appropriation: Provided further, That the line item— payment of per diem or subsistence allowances Coast Guard shall comply with the requirements (1) the proposed appropriation included in to employees where a protective assignment dur- of section 527 of Public Law 108–136 with respect that budget; ing the actual day or days of the visit of a to the Coast Guard Academy: Provided further, (2) the total estimated cost of completion; protectee requires an employee to work 16 hours That of the funds provided under this heading, (3) projected funding levels for each fiscal per day or to remain overnight at a post of duty; $30,000,000 is withheld from obligation from year for the next 5 fiscal years or until project conduct of and participation in firearms Headquarters Directorates until the second completion, whichever is earlier; matches; presentation of awards; travel of quarter acquisition report required by Public United States Secret Service employees on pro- Law 108–7 and the fiscal year 2008 joint explan- (4) an estimated completion date at the pro- jected funding levels; and tective missions without regard to the limita- atory statement accompanying Public Law 110– tions on such expenditures in this or any other 161 is received by the Committees on Appropria- (5) changes, if any, in the total estimated cost Act if approval is obtained in advance from the tions of the Senate and the House of Represent- of completion or estimated completion date from Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and atives. previous future-years capital investment plans the House of Representatives; research and de- submitted to the Committees on Appropriations ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND RESTORATION velopment; grants to conduct behavioral re- of the Senate and the House of Representatives: For necessary expenses to carry out the envi- search in support of protective research and op- ronmental compliance and restoration functions Provided further, That the Secretary shall en- erations; and payment in advance for commer- of the Coast Guard under chapter 19 of title 14, sure that amounts specified in the future-years cial accommodations as may be necessary to per- United States Code, $13,198,000, to remain avail- capital investment plan are consistent to the form protective functions; $1,482,709,000; of able until expended. maximum extent practicable with proposed ap- which not to exceed $25,000 shall be for official RESERVE TRAINING propriations necessary to support the programs, reception and representation expenses; of which projects, and activities of the Coast Guard in not to exceed $100,000 shall be to provide tech- For necessary expenses of the Coast Guard the President’s budget as submitted under sec- nical assistance and equipment to foreign law Reserve, as authorized by law; operations and tion 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, for enforcement organizations in counterfeit inves- maintenance of the reserve program; personnel that fiscal year: Provided further, That any in- tigations; of which $2,366,000 shall be for foren- and training costs; and equipment and services; consistencies between the capital investment sic and related support of investigations of miss- $133,632,000. plan and proposed appropriations shall be iden- ing and exploited children; and of which ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENTS tified and justified: Provided further, That sub- $6,000,000 shall be for a grant for activities re- For necessary expenses of acquisition, con- sections (a) and (b) of section 6402 of the U.S. lated to the investigations of missing and ex- struction, renovation, and improvement of aids Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Re- ploited children and shall remain available until to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and air- covery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations expended: Provided, That up to $18,000,000 pro- craft, including equipment related thereto; and Act, 2007 (Public Law 110–28) shall apply to fis- vided for protective travel shall remain available maintenance, rehabilitation, lease and oper- cal year 2010. until September 30, 2011: Provided further, That

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up to $1,000,000 for National Special Security not later than 90 days after the date of enact- STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS Events shall remain available until expended: ment of this Act: Provided further, That not less (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Provided further, That the United States Secret than $28,000,000 of unobligated balances of prior For grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, Service is authorized to obligate funds in antici- year appropriations shall remain available and and other activities, $3,067,200,000 shall be allo- pation of reimbursements from Federal agencies be obligated solely for implementation of a bio- cated as follows: and entities, as defined in section 105 of title 5, metric air exit capability. (1) $950,000,000 shall be for the State Home- United States Code, receiving training sponsored land Security Grant Program under section 2004 FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE by the James J. Rowley Training Center, except of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. that total obligations at the end of the fiscal The revenues and collections of security fees 605): Provided, That of the amount provided by year shall not exceed total budgetary resources credited to this account shall be available until this paragraph, $60,000,000 shall be for Oper- available under this heading at the end of the expended for necessary expenses related to the ation Stonegarden. fiscal year: Provided further, That none of the protection of federally-owned and leased build- (2) $887,000,000 shall be for the Urban Area Se- funds made available under this heading shall ings and for the operations of the Federal Pro- curity Initiative under section 2003 of the Home- be available to compensate any employee for tective Service: Provided, That the Secretary of land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 604), of overtime in an annual amount in excess of Homeland Security and the Director of the Of- which, notwithstanding subsection (c)(1) of $35,000, except that the Secretary of Homeland fice of Management and Budget shall certify in such section, $20,000,000 shall be for grants to Security, or the designee of the Secretary, may writing to the Committees on Appropriations of organizations (as described under section waive that amount as necessary for national se- the Senate and the House of Representatives no 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 curity purposes: Provided further, That none of later than December 31, 2009, that the oper- and exempt from tax section 501(a) of such code) the funds appropriated to the United States Se- ations of the Federal Protective Service will be determined by the Secretary of Homeland Secu- cret Service by this Act or by previous appro- fully funded in fiscal year 2010 through reve- rity to be at high risk of a terrorist attack. priations Acts may be made available for the nues and collection of security fees, and shall (3) $35,000,000 shall be for Regional Cata- protection of the head of a Federal agency other adjust the fees to ensure fee collections are suf- strophic Preparedness Grants. than the Secretary of Homeland Security: Pro- ficient to ensure that the Federal Protective (4) $40,000,000 shall be for the Metropolitan vided further, That the Director of the United Service maintains not fewer than 1,200 full-time Medical Response System under section 635 of States Secret Service may enter into an agree- equivalent staff and 900 full-time equivalent Po- the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Re- ment to perform such service on a fully reim- lice Officers, Inspectors, Area Commanders, and form Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 723). bursable basis: Provided further, That the Special Agents who, while working, are directly (5) $15,000,000 shall be for the Citizen Corps United States Secret Service shall open an inter- engaged on a daily basis protecting and enforc- Program. (6) $356,000,000 shall be for Public Transpor- national field office in Tallinn, Estonia to com- ing laws at Federal buildings (referred to as tation Security Assistance, Railroad Security bat electronic crimes with funds made available ‘‘in-service field staff’’). under this heading in Public Law 110–329: Pro- Assistance, and Over-the-Road Bus Security As- vided further, That $4,040,000 shall not be made OFFICE OF HEALTH AFFAIRS sistance under sections 1406, 1513, and 1532 of available for obligation until enactment into law the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 For necessary expenses of the Office of Health of authorizing legislation that incorporates the Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–53; 6 Affairs, $135,000,000, of which $30,411,000 is for authorities of the United States Secret Service U.S.C. 1135, 1163, and 1182), of which not less salaries and expenses; and of which $104,589,000 Uniformed Division into the United States Code, than $25,000,000 shall be for Amtrak security, is to remain available until September 30, 2011, including restructuring the United States Secret and not less than $6,000,000 shall be for Over- for biosurveillance, BioWatch, medical readiness Service Uniformed Division’s pay chart. the-Road Bus Security Assistance. planning, chemical response, and other activi- (7) $350,000,000 shall be for Port Security ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS, ties: Provided, That not to exceed $3,000 shall be Grants in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 70107. AND RELATED EXPENSES for official reception and representation ex- (8) $50,000,000 shall be for Buffer Zone Protec- For necessary expenses for acquisition, con- penses. tion Program Grants. struction, repair, alteration, and improvement of (9) $50,000,000 shall be for Driver’s License Se- FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY facilities, $3,975,000, to remain available until curity Grants Program, pursuant to section expended. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 204(a) of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (division B of TITLE III Public Law 109–13). For necessary expenses for management and PROTECTION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, (10) $50,000,000 shall be for the Interoperable administration of the Federal Emergency Man- AND RECOVERY Emergency Communications Grant Program agement Agency, $859,700,000, including activi- under section 1809 of the Homeland Security Act NATIONAL PROTECTION AND PROGRAMS ties authorized by the National Flood Insurance of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 579). DIRECTORATE Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.), the Robert T. (11) $20,000,000 shall be for grants for Emer- SALARIES AND EXPENSES Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- gency Operations Centers under section 614 of For salaries and expenses of the Office of the ance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), the Cerro the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- Under Secretary for the National Protection and Grande Fire Assistance Act of 2000 (division C, gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196c), of which Programs Directorate, support for operations, title I, 114 Stat. 583), the Earthquake Hazards no less than $1,500,000 shall be for the Ohio information technology, and the Office of Risk Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.), Emergency Management Agency Emergency Op- Management and Analysis, $44,577,000: Pro- the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. erations Center, Columbus, Ohio; no less than vided, That not to exceed $5,000 shall be for offi- App. 2061 et seq.), sections 107 and 303 of the $1,000,000 shall be for the City of Chicago Emer- cial reception and representation expenses. National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404, gency Operations Center, Chicago, Illinois; no INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION AND INFORMATION 405), Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. less than $600,000 shall be for the Ames Emer- SECURITY App.), the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 gency Operations Center, Ames, Iowa; no less U.S.C. 101 et seq.), and the Post-Katrina Emer- than $353,000 shall be for the County of Union For necessary expenses for infrastructure pro- gency Management Reform Act of 2006 (Public Emergency Operations Center, Union County, tection and information security programs and Law 109–295; 120 Stat. 1394): Provided, That not New Jersey; no less than $300,000 shall be for the activities, as authorized by title II of the Home- to exceed $3,000 shall be for official reception City of Hackensack Emergency Operations Cen- land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 121 et seq.), and representation expenses: Provided further, ter, Hackensack, New Jersey; no less than $901,416,000, of which $760,755,000 shall remain That the President’s budget submitted under $247,000 shall be for the Township of South Or- available until September 30, 2011: Provided, section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, ange Village Emergency Operations Center, That of the total amount provided, $20,000,000 is shall be detailed by office for the Federal Emer- South Orange, New Jersey; no less than for necessary expenses of the National Infra- gency Management Agency: Provided further, $1,000,000 shall be for the City of Mount Vernon structure Simulation and Analysis Center. That of the total amount made available under Emergency Operations Center, Mount Vernon, UNITED STATES VISITOR AND IMMIGRANT STATUS this heading, $32,500,000 shall be for the Urban New York; no less than $900,000 shall be for the INDICATOR TECHNOLOGY Search and Rescue Response System, of which City of Whitefish Emergency Operations Center, For necessary expenses for the development of not to exceed $1,600,000 may be made available Whitefish, Montana; no less than $1,000,000 the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status for administrative costs; and $6,995,000 shall be shall be for the Lincoln County Emergency Op- Indicator Technology project, as authorized by for the Office of National Capital Region Co- erations Center, Lincoln County, Washington; section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform ordination: Provided further, That for purposes no less than $980,000 shall be for the City of and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 of planning, coordination, execution, and deci- Providence Emergency Operations Center, Prov- U.S.C. 1365a), $378,194,000, to remain available sion-making related to mass evacuation during idence, Rhode Island; no less than $980,000 for until expended: Provided, That of the total a disaster, the Governors of the State of West the North Louisiana Regional Emergency Oper- amount made available under this heading, Virginia and the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- ations Center, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana; and $75,000,000 may not be obligated for the United vania, or their designees, shall be incorporated no less than $900,000 for the City of North Little States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator into efforts to integrate the activities of Federal, Rock Emergency Operations Center, North Little Technology project until the Committees on Ap- State, and local governments in the National Rock, Arkansas. propriations of the Senate and the House of Capital Region, as defined in section 882 of Pub- (12) $264,200,000 shall be for training, exer- Representatives receive a plan for expenditure lic Law 107–296, the Homeland Security Act of cises, technical assistance, and other programs, prepared by the Secretary of Homeland Security 2002. of which—

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Stafford Dis- Test, and Training Center, Nevada Test Site; Public Law 110–161, to the Committees on Ap- aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 $5,000,000 shall be for the Transportation Tech- propriations of the Senate and the House of U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), the Earthquake Hazards nology Center, Incorporated, in Pueblo, Colo- Representatives, and include the amounts pro- Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.), rado; and $5,000,000 shall be for the Natural vided to each Federal agency for mission assign- and Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. Disaster Preparedness Training Center, Univer- ments: Provided further, That for any request App.), $350,000,000: Provided, That total admin- sity of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii; and for reimbursement from a Federal agency to the istrative costs shall be 3 percent of the total (B) $1,700,000 shall be for the Center for Department of Homeland Security to cover ex- amount appropriated under this heading. Counterterrorism and Cyber Crime, Norwich penditures under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster University, Northfield, Vermont: RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Provided, That 4.1 percent of the amounts pro- PROGRAM 5121 et seq.), or any mission assignment orders vided under this heading shall be transferred to The aggregate charges assessed during fiscal issued by the Department for such purposes, the the Federal Emergency Management Agency year 2010, as authorized in title III of the De- Secretary of Homeland Security shall take ap- ‘‘Management and Administration’’ account for partments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and propriate steps to ensure that each agency is pe- program administration, and an expenditure Urban Development, and Independent Agencies riodically reminded of Department policies on— plan for program administration shall be pro- Appropriations Act, 1999 (42 U.S.C. 5196e), shall (1) the detailed information required in sup- vided to the Committees on Appropriations of not be less than 100 percent of the amounts an- porting documentation for reimbursements; and the Senate and the House of Representatives ticipated by the Department of Homeland Secu- (2) the necessity for timeliness of agency bil- within 60 days of the date of enactment of this rity necessary for its radiological emergency pre- lings. Act: Provided further, That, notwithstanding paredness program for the next fiscal year: Pro- DISASTER ASSISTANCE DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM section 2008(a)(11) of the Homeland Security Act vided, That the methodology for assessment and ACCOUNT of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609(a)(11)), or any other provi- collection of fees shall be fair and equitable and For activities under section 319 of the Robert sion of law, a grantee may use not more than 5 shall reflect costs of providing such services, in- T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- percent of the amount of a grant made available cluding administrative costs of collecting such sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5162), $295,000 is for the under this heading for expenses directly related fees: Provided further, That fees received under cost of direct loans: Provided, That gross obliga- to administration of the grant: Provided further, this heading shall be deposited in this account tions for the principal amount of direct loans That for grants under paragraphs (1) through as offsetting collections and will become avail- shall not exceed $25,000,000: Provided further, (5), the applications for grants shall be made able for authorized purposes on October 1, 2010, That the cost of modifying such loans shall be available to eligible applicants not later than 25 and remain available until expended. as defined in section 502 of the Congressional days after the date of enactment of this Act, UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 661a). that eligible applicants shall submit applications For necessary expenses of the United States not later than 90 days after the grant an- FLOOD MAP MODERNIZATION FUND Fire Administration and for other purposes, as nouncement, and that the Administrator of the For necessary expenses under section 1360 of authorized by the Federal Fire Prevention and Federal Emergency Management Agency shall the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.) and act within 90 days after receipt of an applica- U.S.C. 4101), $220,000,000, and such additional the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 tion: Provided further, That for grants under sums as may be provided by State and local gov- et seq.), $45,588,000. paragraphs (6) through (10), the applications ernments or other political subdivisions for cost- for grants shall be made available to eligible ap- DISASTER RELIEF shared mapping activities under section plicants not later than 30 days after the date of (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 1360(f)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 4101(f)(2)), to remain available until expended: Provided, That enactment of this Act, that eligible applicants For necessary expenses in carrying out the total administrative costs shall not exceed 3 per- shall submit applications within 45 days after Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- cent of the total amount appropriated under the grant announcement, and that the Federal gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), this heading. Emergency Management Agency shall act not $1,456,866,000, to remain available until ex- later than 60 days after receipt of an applica- pended: Provided, That the Federal Emergency NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE FUND tion: Provided further, That for grants under Management Agency shall submit an expendi- For activities under the National Flood Insur- paragraphs (1) and (2), the installation of com- ture plan to the Committees on Appropriations ance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.), and the munications towers is not considered construc- of the Senate and the House of Representatives Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. tion of a building or other physical facility: Pro- detailing the use of the funds for disaster readi- 4001 et seq.), $159,469,000, which shall be derived vided further, That grantees shall provide re- ness and support within 60 days after the date from offsetting collections assessed and collected ports on their use of funds, as determined nec- of enactment of this Act: Provided further, That under section 1308(d) of the National Flood In- essary by the Secretary: Provided further, That the Federal Emergency Management Agency surance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015(d)), which is (a) the Center for Domestic Preparedness may shall provide a quarterly report detailing obliga- available as follows: (1) not to exceed $52,149,000 provide training to emergency response pro- tions against the expenditure plan and a jus- for salaries and expenses associated with flood viders from the Federal Government, foreign tification for any changes in spending: Provided mitigation and flood insurance operations; and governments, or private entities, if the Center further, That not later than 60 days after the (2) no less than $107,320,000 for flood plain man- for Domestic Preparedness is reimbursed for the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator agement and flood mapping, which shall remain cost of such training, and any reimbursement of the Federal Emergency Management Agency available until September 30, 2011: Provided, under this subsection shall be credited to the ac- shall submit a report to the Committee on Ap- That any additional fees collected pursuant to count from which the expenditure being reim- propriations of the Senate, the Committee on section 1308(d) of the National Flood Insurance bursed was made and shall be available, with- Appropriations of the House of Representatives Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4015(d)) shall be credited out fiscal year limitation, for the purposes for and the Committee on Homeland Security and as an offsetting collection to this account, to be which amounts in the account may be expended, Governmental Affairs of the Senate that in- available for flood plain management and flood (b) the head of the Center for Domestic Pre- cludes (1) a plan for the acquisition of alter- mapping: Provided further, That in fiscal year paredness shall ensure that any training pro- native temporary housing units, and (2) proce- 2010, no funds shall be available from the Na- vided under (a) does not interfere with the pri- dures for expanding repair of existing multi- tional Flood Insurance Fund under section 1310 mary mission of the Center to train State and family rental housing units authorized under of that Act (42 U.S.C. 4017) in excess of: (1) local emergency response providers. section 689i(a) of the Post-Katrina Emergency $85,000,000 for operating expenses; (2) FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE GRANTS Management Reform Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. $969,370,000 for commissions and taxes of agents; For necessary expenses for programs author- 776(a)), semi-permanent, or permanent housing (3) such sums as are necessary for interest on ized by the Federal Fire Prevention and Control options: Provided further, That of the total Treasury borrowings; and (4) $120,000,000, Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.), $800,000,000, amount provided, $16,000,000 shall be trans- which shall remain available until expended for of which $380,000,000 shall be available to carry ferred to the Department of Homeland Security flood mitigation actions, of which $70,000,000 is out section 33 of that Act (15 U.S.C. 2229) and Office of Inspector General for audits and inves- for severe repetitive loss properties under section $420,000,000 shall be available to carry out sec- tigations related to disasters, subject to section 1361A of the National Flood Insurance Act of

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1968 (42 U.S.C. 4102a), of which $10,000,000 is for shall remain available until September 30, 2011, DOMESTIC NUCLEAR DETECTION OFFICE repetitive insurance claims properties under sec- for materials and support costs of Federal law MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION tion 1323 of the National Flood Insurance Act of enforcement basic training; of which $300,000 For salaries and expenses of the Domestic Nu- 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4030), and of which $40,000,000 is shall remain available until expended for Fed- clear Detection Office as authorized by title XIX for flood mitigation assistance under section eral law enforcement agencies participating in of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 training accreditation, to be distributed as de- 591 et seq.) for management and administration (42 U.S.C. 4104c) notwithstanding subpara- termined by the Federal Law Enforcement of programs and activities, $37,500,000: Provided, graphs (B) and (C) of subsection (b)(3) and sub- Training Center for the needs of participating That not to exceed $3,000 shall be for official re- section (f) of section 1366 of the National Flood agencies; and of which not to exceed $12,000 ception and representation expenses. Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104c) and not- shall be for official reception and representation withstanding subsection (a)(7) of section 1310 of expenses: Provided, That the Center is author- RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATIONS the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 ized to obligate funds in anticipation of reim- For necessary expenses for radiological and U.S.C. 4017): Provided further, That amounts bursements from agencies receiving training nuclear research, development, testing, evalua- collected under section 102 of the Flood Disaster sponsored by the Center, except that total obli- tion, and operations, $326,537,000, to remain Protection Act of 1973 and section 1366(i) of the gations at the end of the fiscal year shall not available until September 30, 2011. National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 shall be exceed total budgetary resources available at the SYSTEMS ACQUISITION deposited in the National Flood Insurance Fund end of the fiscal year: Provided further, That For expenses for the Domestic Nuclear Detec- to supplement other amounts specified as avail- section 1202(a) of Public Law 107–206 (42 U.S.C. tion Office acquisition and deployment of radio- able for section 1366 of the National Flood In- 3771 note), as amended by Public Law 110–329 logical detection systems in accordance with the surance Act of 1968, notwithstanding 42 U.S.C. (122 Stat. 3677), is further amended by striking global nuclear detection architecture, 4012a(f)(8), 4104c(i), and 4104d(b)(2)–(3): Pro- ‘‘December 31, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘December $10,000,000, to remain available until September vided further, That total administrative costs 31, 2012’’: Provided further, That the Federal 30, 2011: Provided, That none of the funds ap- shall not exceed 4 percent of the total appro- Law Enforcement Training Accreditation propriated under this heading in this Act or any priation. Board, including representatives from the Fed- other Act shall be obligated for full-scale pro- NATIONAL PREDISASTER MITIGATION FUND eral law enforcement community and non-Fed- curement of Advanced Spectroscopic Portal eral accreditation experts involved in law en- For the predisaster mitigation grant program monitors until the Secretary of Homeland Secu- forcement training, shall lead the Federal law under section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Dis- rity submits to the Committees on Appropria- enforcement training accreditation process to aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 tions of the Senate and the House of Represent- continue the implementation of measuring and U.S.C. 5133), $120,000,000, to remain available atives a report certifying that a significant in- assessing the quality and effectiveness of Fed- until expended: Provided, That the total admin- crease in operational effectiveness will be eral law enforcement training programs, facili- istrative costs associated with such grants shall achieved: Provided further, That the Secretary ties, and instructors: Provided further, That the not exceed 3 percent of the total amount made shall submit separate and distinct certifications Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Train- available under this heading. prior to the procurement of Advanced ing Center shall schedule basic or advanced law EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER Spectroscopic Portal monitors for primary and enforcement training, or both, at all four train- secondary deployment that address the unique To carry out the emergency food and shelter ing facilities under the control of the Federal requirements for operational effectiveness of program pursuant to title III of the McKinney- Law Enforcement Training Center to ensure each type of deployment: Provided further, That Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11331 that such training facilities are operated at the the Secretary shall continue to consult with the et seq.), $175,000,000, to remain available until highest capacity throughout the fiscal year. National Academy of Sciences before making expended: Provided, That total administrative such certifications: Provided further, That none costs shall not exceed 3.5 percent of the total ACQUISITIONS, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS, of the funds appropriated under this heading amount made available under this heading. AND RELATED EXPENSES shall be used for high-risk concurrent develop- TITLE IV For acquisition of necessary additional real ment and production of mutually dependent RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, property and facilities, construction, and ongo- software and hardware. TRAINING, AND SERVICES ing maintenance, facility improvements, and re- lated expenses of the Federal Law Enforcement TITLE V UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION Training Center, $43,456,000, to remain available GENERAL PROVISIONS SERVICES until expended: Provided, That the Center is au- (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS OF FUNDS) For necessary expenses for citizenship and im- thorized to accept reimbursement to this appro- SEC. 501. No part of any appropriation con- migration services, $135,700,000, of which priation from government agencies requesting tained in this Act shall remain available for ob- $5,000,000 is for the processing of military natu- the construction of special use facilities. ligation beyond the current fiscal year unless ralization applications and $118,500,000 is for expressly so provided herein. the E-Verify program to assist United States em- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SEC. 502. Subject to the requirements of section ployers with maintaining a legal workforce: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 503 of this Act, the unexpended balances of Provided, That of the amount provided for the For salaries and expenses of the Office of the prior appropriations provided for activities in E-Verify program, $10,000,000 is available until Under Secretary for Science and Technology this Act may be transferred to appropriation ac- expended for E-Verify process and system en- and for management and administration of pro- counts for such activities established pursuant hancements: Provided further, That notwith- grams and activities, as authorized by title III of to this Act, may be merged with funds in the ap- standing any other provision of law, funds the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 181 plicable established accounts, and thereafter available to United States Citizenship and Immi- et seq.), $143,200,000: Provided, That not to ex- may be accounted for as one fund for the same gration Services may be used to acquire, oper- ceed $10,000 shall be for official reception and time period as originally enacted. ate, equip, dispose of and replace up to five ve- representation expenses. SEC. 503. (a) None of the funds provided by hicles, of which two are for replacement only, this Act, provided by previous appropriations for areas where the Administrator of General RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, AND Acts to the agencies in or transferred to the De- Services does not provide vehicles for lease: Pro- OPERATIONS partment of Homeland Security that remain vided further, That the Director of United For necessary expenses for science and tech- available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal States Citizenship and Immigration Services nology research, including advanced research year 2010, or provided from any accounts in the may authorize employees who are assigned to projects; development; test and evaluation; ac- Treasury of the United States derived by the those areas to use such vehicles between the em- quisition; and operations; as authorized by title collection of fees available to the agencies fund- ployees’ residences and places of employment. III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 ed by this Act, shall be available for obligation FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER U.S.C. 181 et seq.); $851,729,000, to remain avail- or expenditure through a reprogramming of For necessary expenses of the Federal Law able until September 30, 2011: Provided, That funds that: (1) creates a new program, project, Enforcement Training Center, including mate- not less than $20,865,000 shall be available for or activity; (2) eliminates a program, project, of- rials and support costs of Federal law enforce- the Southeast Region Research Initiative at the fice, or activity; (3) increases funds for any pro- ment basic training; the purchase of not to ex- Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Provided fur- gram, project, or activity for which funds have ceed 117 vehicles for police-type use and hire of ther, That not less than $3,000,000 shall be been denied or restricted by the Congress; (4) passenger motor vehicles; expenses for student available for Distributed Environment for Crit- proposes to use funds directed for a specific ac- athletic and related activities; the conduct of ical Infrastructure Decisionmaking Exercises: tivity by either of the Committees on Appropria- and participation in firearms matches and pres- Provided further, That not less than $12,000,000 tions of the Senate or the House of Representa- entation of awards; public awareness and en- is for construction expenses of the Pacific tives for a different purpose; or (5) contracts out hancement of community support of law en- Northwest National Laboratory: Provided fur- any function or activity for which funding lev- forcement training; room and board for student ther, That not less than $2,000,000 shall be for els were requested for Federal full-time equiva- interns; a flat monthly reimbursement to em- the Cincinnati Urban Area partnership estab- lents in the object classification tables contained ployees authorized to use personal mobile lished through the Regional Technology Inte- in the fiscal year 2010 Budget Appendix for the phones for official duties; and services as au- gration Initiative: Provided further, That not Department of Homeland Security, as modified thorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States less than $36,312,000 shall be for the National by the explanatory statement accompanying this Code; $244,356,000, of which up to $47,751,000 Bio and Agro-defense Facility. 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the Senate and the House of Representatives are SEC. 506. Funds made available by this Act for striction shall not apply to Passenger Name notified 15 days in advance of such reprogram- intelligence activities are deemed to be specifi- Record data obtained from air carriers. ming of funds. cally authorized by the Congress for purposes of SEC. 513. None of the funds made available in (b) None of the funds provided by this Act, section 504 of the National Security Act of 1947 this Act may be used to amend the oath of alle- provided by previous appropriations Acts to the (50 U.S.C. 414) during fiscal year 2010 until the giance required by section 337 of the Immigra- agencies in or transferred to the Department of enactment of an Act authorizing intelligence ac- tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1448). Homeland Security that remain available for ob- tivities for fiscal year 2010. SEC. 514. None of the funds appropriated by ligation or expenditure in fiscal year 2010, or SEC. 507. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to process or approve a provided from any accounts in the Treasury of this Act may be used to make a grant allocation, competition under Office of Management and the United States derived by the collection of discretionary grant award, discretionary con- Budget Circular A–76 for services provided as of fees or proceeds available to the agencies funded tract award, Other Transaction Agreement, or June 1, 2004, by employees (including employees by this Act, shall be available for obligation or to issue a letter of intent totaling in excess of serving on a temporary or term basis) of United expenditure for programs, projects, or activities $1,000,000, or to announce publicly the intention States Citizenship and Immigration Services of through a reprogramming of funds in excess of to make such an award, including a contract the Department of Homeland Security who are $5,000,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less, that: covered by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, known as of that date as Immigration Informa- (1) augments existing programs, projects, or ac- unless the Secretary of Homeland Security noti- tion Officers, Contact Representatives, or Inves- tivities; (2) reduces by 10 percent funding for fies the Committees on Appropriations of the tigative Assistants. any existing program, project, or activity, or Senate and the House of Representatives at SEC. 515. (a) The Assistant Secretary of Home- numbers of personnel by 10 percent as approved least 3 full business days in advance of making land Security (Transportation Security Adminis- by the Congress; or (3) results from any general such an award or issuing such a letter: Pro- tration) shall work with air carriers and air- savings from a reduction in personnel that vided, That if the Secretary of Homeland Secu- ports to ensure that the screening of cargo car- would result in a change in existing programs, rity determines that compliance with this sec- ried on passenger aircraft, as defined in section projects, or activities as approved by the Con- tion would pose a substantial risk to human life, 44901(g)(5) of title 49, United States Code, in- gress, unless the Committees on Appropriations health, or safety, an award may be made with- creases incrementally each quarter until the re- of the Senate and the House of Representatives out notification and the Committees on Appro- quirement of section 44901(g)(2)(B) of title 49 are are notified 15 days in advance of such re- priations of the Senate and the House of Rep- met. programming of funds. resentatives shall be notified not later than 5 (b) Not later than 45 days after the end of (c) Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropria- full business days after such an award is made each quarter, the Assistant Secretary shall sub- tion made available for the current fiscal year or letter issued: Provided further, That no noti- mit to the Committees on Appropriations of the for the Department of Homeland Security by fication shall involve funds that are not avail- Senate and the House of Representatives a re- this Act or provided by previous appropriations able for obligation: Provided further, That the port on air cargo inspection statistics by airport Acts may be transferred between such appro- notification shall include the amount of the and air carrier detailing the incremental priations, but no such appropriation, except as award, the fiscal year in which the funds for progress being made to meet the requirement of otherwise specifically provided, shall be in- the award were appropriated, and the account section 44901(g)(2)(B) of title 49, United States creased by more than 10 percent by such trans- from which the funds are being drawn: Provided Code. fers: Provided, That any transfer under this sec- further, That the Federal Emergency Manage- SEC. 516. Except as provided in section 44945 tion shall be treated as a reprogramming of ment Agency shall brief the Committees on Ap- of title 49, United States Code, funds appro- funds under subsection (b) and shall not be propriations of the Senate and the House of priated or transferred to Transportation Secu- available for obligation unless the Committees Representatives 5 full business days in advance rity Administration ‘‘Aviation Security’’, ‘‘Ad- on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of announcing publicly the intention of making ministration’’ and ‘‘Transportation Security of Representatives are notified 15 days in ad- an award under the State Homeland Security Support’’ for fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, vance of such transfer. Grant Program; Urban Area Security Initiative; and 2008 that are recovered or deobligated shall (d) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and be available only for the procurement or instal- (c) of this section, no funds shall be repro- and the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program. lation of explosives detection systems, for air grammed within or transferred between appro- cargo, baggage, and checkpoint screening sys- priations after June 30, except in extraordinary SEC. 508. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no agency shall purchase, construct, or tems, subject to notification: Provided, That circumstances that imminently threaten the quarterly reports shall be submitted to the Com- safety of human life or the protection of prop- lease any additional facilities, except within or contiguous to existing locations, to be used for mittees on Appropriations of the Senate and the erty. House of Representatives on any funds that are SEC. 504. The Department of Homeland Secu- the purpose of conducting Federal law enforce- ment training without the advance approval of recovered or deobligated. rity Working Capital Fund, established pursu- SEC. 517. Any funds appropriated to United the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate ant to section 403 of Public Law 103–356 (31 States Coast Guard, ‘‘Acquisition, Construction, and the House of Representatives, except that U.S.C. 501 note), shall continue operations as a and Improvements’’ for fiscal years 2002, 2003, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center permanent working capital fund for fiscal year 2004, 2005, and 2006 for the 110–123 foot patrol is authorized to obtain the temporary use of ad- 2010: Provided, That none of the funds appro- boat conversion that are recovered, collected, or ditional facilities by lease, contract, or other priated or otherwise made available to the De- otherwise received as the result of negotiation, agreement for training which cannot be accom- partment of Homeland Security may be used to mediation, or litigation, shall be available until modated in existing Center facilities. make payments to the Working Capital Fund, expended for the Replacement Patrol Boat SEC. 509. None of the funds appropriated or except for the activities and amounts allowed in (FRC–B) program. otherwise made available by this Act may be the President’s fiscal year 2010 budget: Provided SEC. 518. (a)(1) Except as provided in para- further, That funds provided to the Working used for expenses for any construction, repair, graph (2), none of the funds provided in this or Capital Fund shall be available for obligation alteration, or acquisition project for which a any other Act shall be available to commence or until expended to carry out the purposes of the prospectus otherwise required under chapter 33 continue operations of the National Applica- Working Capital Fund: Provided further, That of title 40, United States Code, has not been ap- tions Office until— all departmental components shall be charged proved, except that necessary funds may be ex- (A) the Secretary certifies that: (i) National only for direct usage of each Working Capital pended for each project for required expenses for Applications Office programs comply with all Fund service: Provided further, That funds pro- the development of a proposed prospectus. existing laws, including all applicable privacy vided to the Working Capital Fund shall be used SEC. 510. Sections 519, 520, 528, and 531 of the and civil liberties standards; and, (ii) that clear only for purposes consistent with the contrib- Department of Homeland Security Appropria- definitions of all proposed domains are estab- uting component: Provided further, That such tions Act, 2008 (division E of Public Law 110– lished and are auditable; fund shall be paid in advance or reimbursed at 161; 121 Stat. 2073, 2074) shall apply with respect (B) the Comptroller General of the United rates which will return the full cost of each to funds made available in this Act in the same States notifies the Committees on Appropria- service: Provided further, That the Working manner as such sections applied to funds made tions of the Senate and the House of Represent- Capital Fund shall be subject to the require- available in that Act. atives and the Secretary that the Comptroller ments of section 503 of this Act. SEC. 511. None of the funds in this Act may be has reviewed such certification; and SEC. 505. Except as otherwise specifically pro- used in contravention of the applicable provi- (C) the Secretary notifies the Committees of all vided by law, not to exceed 50 percent of unobli- sions of the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et funds to be expended on the National Applica- gated balances remaining available at the end of seq.). tions Office pursuant to section 503 of this Act. fiscal year 2010 from appropriations for salaries SEC. 512. None of the funds provided by this or (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect and expenses for fiscal year 2010 in this Act previous appropriations Acts may be obligated to any use of funds for activities substantially shall remain available through September 30, for deployment or implementation of the Secure similar to such activities conducted by the De- 2011, in the account and for the purposes for Flight program or any other follow-on or suc- partment of the Interior as set forth in the 1975 which the appropriations were provided: Pro- cessor passenger screening program that: (1) uti- charter for the Civil Applications Committee vided, That prior to the obligation of such lizes or tests algorithms assigning risk to pas- under the provisions of law codified at section funds, a request shall be submitted to the Com- sengers whose names are not on Government 31 of title 43, United States Code. mittees on Appropriations of the Senate and the watch lists; or (2) uses data or a database that (b) The Inspector General shall provide to the House of Representatives for approval in ac- is obtained from or remains under the control of Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and cordance with section 503 of this Act. a non-Federal entity: Provided, That this re- the House of Representatives a classified report

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None of the funds appropriated by purposes and the legal authority under which such as the AbilityOne Program, that is author- this Act may be used to conduct, or to implement the collection activities were authorized: Pro- ized under the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 the results of, a competition under Office of vided, That the report shall also include a list- U.S.C. 46 et seq.); Management and Budget Circular A–76 for ac- ing of all data collection activities carried out (2) under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. tivities performed with respect to the Coast on behalf of the National Applications Office by 631 et seq.); Guard National Vessel Documentation Center. any component of the National Guard. (3) in an amount less than the simplified ac- SEC. 532. The Secretary of Homeland Security (c) None of the funds provided in this or any quisition threshold described under section shall require that all contracts of the Depart- other Act shall be available to commence oper- 302A(a) of the Federal Property and Administra- ment of Homeland Security that provide award ations of the National Immigration Information tive Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 252a(a)); or fees link such fees to successful acquisition out- Sharing Operation until the Secretary certifies (4) by another Federal agency using funds comes (which outcomes shall be specified in that such program complies with all existing provided through an interagency agreement. terms of cost, schedule, and performance). laws, including all applicable privacy and civil (c)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary SEC. 533. None of the funds made available to liberties standards, the Comptroller General of of Homeland Security may waive the applica- the Office of the Secretary and Executive Man- the United States notifies the Committees on Ap- tion of this section for the award of a contract agement under this Act may be expended for propriations of the Senate and the House of in the interest of national security or if failure any new hires by the Department of Homeland Representatives and the Secretary that the to do so would pose a substantial risk to human Security that are not verified through the basic Comptroller has reviewed such certification, and health or welfare. pilot program under section 401 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsi- the Secretary notifies the Committees on Appro- (2) Not later than 5 days after the date on bility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note). priations of the Senate and the House of Rep- which the Secretary of Homeland Security issues a waiver under this subsection, the Secretary SEC. 534. None of the funds made available in resentatives of all funds to be expended on the this Act for U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Immigration Information Sharing Op- shall submit notification of that waiver to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and may be used to prevent an individual not in the eration pursuant to section 503. business of importing a prescription drug (with- SEC. 519. Within 45 days after the close of the House of Representatives, including a de- in the meaning of section 801(g) of the Federal each month, the Chief Financial Officer of the scription of the applicable contract and an ex- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) from importing a Department of Homeland Security shall submit planation of why the waiver authority was prescription drug from Canada that complies to the Committees on Appropriations of the Sen- used. The Secretary may not delegate the au- thority to grant such a waiver. with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: ate and the House of Representatives a monthly Provided, That this section shall apply only to budget and staffing report that includes total (d) In addition to the requirements established by this section, the Inspector General for the individuals transporting on their person a per- obligations, on-board versus funded full-time sonal-use quantity of the prescription drug, not equivalent staffing levels, and the number of Department of Homeland Security shall review departmental contracts awarded through other to exceed a 90-day supply: Provided further, contract employees by office. That the prescription drug may not be— SEC. 520. Section 532(a) of Public Law 109–295 than full and open competition to assess depart- mental compliance with applicable laws and (1) a controlled substance, as defined in sec- (120 Stat. 1384) is amended by striking ‘‘2009’’ tion 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 and inserting ‘‘2010’’. regulations: Provided, That the Inspector Gen- eral shall review selected contracts awarded in U.S.C. 802); or SEC. 521. The functions of the Federal Law (2) a biological product, as defined in section the previous fiscal year through other than full Enforcement Training Center instructor staff 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. and open competition: Provided further, That in shall be classified as inherently governmental 262). determining which contracts to review, the In- for the purpose of the Federal Activities Inven- SEC. 535. None of the funds made available in tory Reform Act of 1998 (31 U.S.C. 501 note). spector General shall consider the cost and com- this Act may be used by the Secretary of Home- SEC. 522. (a) None of the funds provided by plexity of the goods and services to be provided land Security or any delegate of the Secretary to this or any other Act may be obligated for the under the contract, the criticality of the con- issue any rule or regulation which implements development, testing, deployment, or operation tract to fulfilling Department missions, past per- the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to of any portion of a human resources manage- formance problems on similar contracts or by the Petitions for Aliens To Perform Temporary Non- ment system authorized by 5 U.S.C. 9701(a), or selected vendor, complaints received about the agricultural Services or Labor (H–2B) set out be- by regulations prescribed pursuant to such sec- award process or contractor performance, and ginning on 70 Fed. Reg. 3984 (January 27, 2005). tion, for an employee as defined in 5 U.S.C. such other factors as the Inspector General SEC. 536. Section 537 of the Department of 7103(a)(2). deems relevant: Provided further, That the In- Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 (di- (b) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall spector General shall report the results of the re- vision D of Public Law 110–329; 122 Stat. 3682) collaborate with employee representatives in the views to the Committees on Appropriations of shall apply with respect to funds made available manner prescribed in 5 U.S.C. 9701(e), in the the Senate and the House of Representatives no in this Act in the same manner as such sections planning, testing, and development of any por- later than February 5, 2010. applied to funds made available in that Act. tion of a human resources management system SEC. 526. None of the funds made available in SEC. 537. None of the funds made available in that is developed, tested, or deployed for persons this Act may be used by United States Citizen- this Act may be used for planning, testing, pilot- excluded from the definition of employee as that ship and Immigration Services to grant an immi- ing, or developing a national identification term is defined in 5 U.S.C. 7103(a)(2). gration benefit unless the results of background card. SEC. 523. None of the funds made available in checks required by law to be completed prior to SEC. 538. (a) Notwithstanding any other provi- this or any other Act may be used to enforce the granting of the benefit have been received sion of this Act, except as provided in subsection section 4025(1) of Public Law 108–458 unless the by United States Citizenship and Immigration (b), and 30 days after the date that the Presi- Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Services, and the results do not preclude the dent determines whether to declare a major dis- (Transportation Security Administration) re- granting of the benefit. aster because of an event and any appeal is verses the determination of July 19, 2007, that SEC. 527. None of the funds made available in completed, the Administrator shall submit to the butane lighters are not a significant threat to this Act may be used to destroy or put out to Committee on Homeland Security and Govern- civil aviation security. pasture any horse or other equine belonging to mental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on SEC. 524. Funds made available in this Act the Federal Government that has become unfit Homeland Security of the House of Representa- may be used to alter operations within the Civil for service, unless the trainer or handler is first tives, the Committee on Transportation and In- Engineering Program of the Coast Guard na- given the option to take possession of the equine frastructure of the House of Representatives, the tionwide, including civil engineering units, fa- through an adoption program that has safe- Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and cilities design and construction centers, mainte- guards against slaughter and inhumane treat- the House of Representatives, and publish on nance and logistics commands, and the Coast ment. the website of the Federal Emergency Manage- Guard Academy, except that none of the funds SEC. 528. None of the funds provided in this ment Agency, a report regarding that decision, provided in this Act may be used to reduce oper- Act shall be available to carry out section 872 of which shall summarize damage assessment in- ations within any Civil Engineering Unit unless Public Law 107–296. formation used to determine whether to declare specifically authorized by a statute enacted SEC. 529. None of the funds provided in this a major disaster. after the date of the enactment of this Act. Act under the heading ‘‘Office of the Chief In- (b) The Administrator may redact from a re- SEC. 525. (a) Except as provided in subsection formation Officer’’ shall be used for data center port under subsection (a) any data that the Ad- (b), none of the funds appropriated in this or development other than for Data Center One ministrator determines would compromise na- any other Act to the Office of the Secretary and (National Center for Critical Information Proc- tional security. Executive Management, the Office of the Under essing and Storage) until the Chief Information (c) In this section— Secretary for Management, or the Office of the Officer certifies that Data Center One (National (1) the term ‘‘Administrator’’ means the Ad- Chief Financial Officer, may be obligated for a Center for Critical Information Processing and ministrator of the Federal Emergency Manage- grant or contract funded under such headings Storage) is fully utilized as the Department’s ment Agency; and by a means other than full and open competi- primary data storage center at the highest ca- (2) the term ‘‘major disaster’’ has the meaning tion. pacity throughout the fiscal year. given that term in section 102 of the Robert T. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to obligation SEC. 530. None of the funds in this Act shall Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- of funds for a contract awarded— be used to reduce the United States Coast ance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122).

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SEC. 539. Notwithstanding any other provision is further amended by striking ‘‘September 30, seminar, exhibition, symposium, or similar meet- of law, should the Secretary of Homeland Secu- 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2012’’. ing are paid and shall be available to pay the rity determine that the National Bio and Agro- SEC. 546. Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigra- costs of the Department of Homeland Security defense Facility be located at a site other than tion Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act with respect to the conference or to reimburse Plum Island, New York, the Secretary shall of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104–208; 8 the Department for costs incurred with respect have the Administrator of General Services sell U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended by striking ‘‘Un- to the conference: Provided, That in the event through public sale all real and related personal less’’ and all that follows. the total amount of fees collected with respect to property and transportation assets which sup- SEC. 547. The head of each agency or depart- a conference exceeds the actual costs of the De- port Plum Island operations, subject to such ment of the United States that enters into a con- partment of Homeland Security with respect to terms and conditions as necessary to protect tract shall require, as a condition of the con- the conference, the amount of such excess shall government interests and meet program require- tract, that the contractor participate in the pilot be deposited into the Treasury as miscellaneous ments: Provided, That the gross proceeds of program described in 404 of the Illegal Immigra- receipts: Provided further, That the Secretary such sale shall be deposited as offsetting collec- tion Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act shall provide a report to the Committees on Ap- tions into the Department of Homeland Security of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104–209; 8 propriations of the Senate and the House of Science and Technology ‘‘Research, Develop- U.S.C. 1324a note) to verify the employment eli- Representatives not later than January 5, 2011, ment, Acquisition, and Operations’’ account gibility of— providing the level of collections and a summary and, subject to appropriation, shall be available (1) all individuals hired during the term of the by agency of the purposes and levels of expendi- until expended, for site acquisition, construc- contract by the contractor to perform employ- tures for the prior fiscal year, and shall report tion, and costs related to the construction of the ment duties within the United States; and annually thereafter. National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, includ- (2) all individuals assigned by the contractor SEC. 553. For purposes of section 210C of the ing the costs associated with the sale, including to perform work within the United States the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124j) a due diligence requirements, necessary environ- under such contract. rural area shall also include any area that is lo- mental remediation at Plum Island, and reim- SEC. 548. (a)(1) Sections 401(c)(1), 403(a), cated in a metropolitan statistical area and a bursement of expenses incurred by the General 403(b)(1), 403(c)(1), and 405(b)(2) of the Illegal county, borough, parish, or area under the ju- Services Administration which shall not exceed Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsi- risdiction of an Indian tribe with a population 1 percent of the sale price or $5,000,000, which- bility Act of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104– of not more than 50,000. ever is greater: Provided further, That after the 208; 8 U.S.C. 1324a note) are amended by strik- SEC. 554. From the unobligated balances of completion of construction and environmental ing ‘‘basic pilot program’’ each place that term prior year appropriations made available for remediation, the unexpended balances of funds appears and inserting ‘‘E-Verify Program’’. ‘‘Analysis and Operations’’, $5,000,000 are re- appropriated for costs in the preceding proviso (2) The heading of section 403(a) of the Illegal scinded. shall be available for transfer to the appropriate Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsi- SEC. 555. From the unobligated balances of account for design and construction of a con- bility Act of 1996 is amended by striking ‘‘BASIC prior year appropriations made available for solidated Department of Homeland Security PILOT’’ and inserting ‘‘E-VERIFY’’. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (b) Section 404(h)(1) of the Illegal Immigration Headquarters project, excluding daily oper- ‘‘Construction’’, $7,000,000 are rescinded. Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of ations and maintenance costs, notwithstanding SEC. 556. From the unobligated balances of 1996 (Public Law 104–208; 8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is section 503 of this Act, and the Committees on prior year appropriations made available for amended by striking ‘‘under a pilot program’’ Appropriations of the Senate and the House of National Protection and Programs Directorate and inserting ‘‘under this subtitle’’. Representatives shall be notified 15 days prior to ‘‘Infrastructure Protection and Information Se- SEC. 549. Section 610 of the Departments of such transfer. curity’’, $8,000,000 are rescinded. Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, SEC. 540. Any official that is required by this SEC. 557. From the unobligated balances of and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 Act to report or certify to the Committees on Ap- prior year appropriations made available for (8 U.S.C. 1153 note) is amended— Science and Technology ‘‘Research, Develop- propriations of the Senate and the House of (1) by striking ‘‘pilot’’ each place it appears; Representatives may not delegate such author- ment, Acquisition, and Operations’’, $7,500,000 and are rescinded. ity to perform that act unless specifically au- (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘for 15 thorized herein. SEC. 558. From the unobligated balances of years’’. prior year appropriations made available for SEC. 541. The Secretary of Homeland Security, SEC. 550. Notwithstanding any other provision Domestic Nuclear Detection Office ‘‘Research, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treas- of law, should the Secretary of Homeland Secu- Development, and Operations’’, $8,000,000 are ury, shall notify the Committees on Appropria- rity determine that specific U.S. Immigration rescinded. tions of the Senate and the House of Represent- and Customs Enforcement Service Processing SEC. 559. (a) Subject to subsection (b), none of atives of any proposed transfers of funds avail- Centers, or other U.S. Immigration and Customs the funds appropriated or otherwise made avail- able under 31 U.S.C. 9703.2(g)(4)(B) from the De- Enforcement owned detention facilities, no able by this Act may be available to operate the partment of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund to longer meet the mission need, the Secretary is Loran-C signal after January 4, 2010. any agency within the Department of Homeland authorized to dispose of individual Service Proc- (b) The limitation in subsection (a) shall take Security. essing Centers, or other U.S. Immigration and effect only if the Commandant of the Coast SEC. 542. (a) Not later than 3 months from the Customs Enforcement owned detention facilities, Guard certifies that— date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of by directing the Administrator of General Serv- (1) the termination of the operation of the Homeland Security shall consult with the Secre- ices to sell all real and related personal property Loran-C signal as of the date specified in sub- taries of Defense and Transportation and de- which support Service Processing Centers, or section (a) will not adversely impact the safety velop a concept of operations for unmanned aer- other U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce- of maritime navigation; and ial systems in the United States national air- ment owned detention facilities, operations, sub- (2) the Loran-C system infrastructure is not space system for the purposes of border and ject to such terms and conditions as necessary to needed as a backup to the Global Positioning maritime security operations. protect government interests and meet program System or any other Federal navigation require- (b) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall requirements: Provided, That the proceeds, net ment. report to the Committees on Appropriations of of the costs of sale incurred by the General Serv- (c) If the Commandant makes the certification the Senate and the House of Representatives not ices Administration and U.S. Immigration and described in subsection (b), the Coast Guard later than 30 days after the date of enactment of Customs Enforcement shall be deposited as off- shall, commencing January 4, 2010, terminate this Act on any foreseeable challenges to com- setting collections into a separate account that the operation of the Loran-C signal and com- plying with subsection (a). shall be available, subject to appropriation, mence a phased decommissioning of the Loran- SEC. 543. If the Assistant Secretary of Home- until expended for other real property capital C system infrastructure. land Security (Transportation Security Adminis- asset needs of existing U.S. Immigration and (d) Not later than 30 days after such certifi- tration) determines that an airport does not Customs Enforcement assets, excluding daily op- cation pursuant to subsection (b), the Com- need to participate in the basic pilot program, erations and maintenance costs, as the Sec- mandant shall submit to the Committees on Ap- the Assistant Secretary shall certify to the Com- retary deems appropriate. propriations of the Senate and House of Rep- mittees on Appropriations of the Senate and the SEC. 551. Section 550 of Public Law 109–295 is resentatives a report setting forth a proposed House of Representatives that no security risks amended in subsection (b) by deleting from the schedule for the phased decommissioning of the will result by such non-participation. last proviso ‘‘three years after the date of enact- Loran-C system infrastructure in the event of SEC. 544. For fiscal year 2010 and thereafter, ment of this Act’’ and inserting in lieu thereof the decommissioning of such infrastructure in the Secretary may provide to personnel ap- ‘‘October 4, 2010’’. accordance to subsection (c). pointed or assigned to serve abroad, allowances SEC. 552. For fiscal year 2010 and thereafter, (e) If the Commandant makes the certification and benefits similar to those provided under the Secretary of Homeland Security may collect described in subsection (b), the Secretary of chapter 9 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of fees from any non-Federal participant in a con- Homeland Security, acting through the Com- 1990 (22 U.S.C. 4081 et seq.). ference, seminar, exhibition, symposium, or simi- mandant of the Coast Guard, may, notwith- SEC. 545. Section 144 of the Continuing Appro- lar meeting conducted by the Department of standing any other provision of law, sell any priations Resolution, 2009 (division A of Public Homeland Security in advance of the con- real and personal property under the adminis- Law 110–329; 122 Stat. 3581), as amended by sec- ference, either directly or by contract, and those trative control of the Coast Guard and used for tion 101 of division J of the Omnibus Appropria- fees shall be credited to the appropriation or ac- the Loran system, by directing the Adminis- tions Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–8; 123 Stat. 988), count from which the costs of the conference, trator of General Services to sell such real and

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:22 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A10JY6.016 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7370 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 10, 2009 personal property, subject to such terms and disease live virus research under section 7524 of (2) Section 40119(b) of title 49, United States conditions that the Secretary believes to be nec- the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof essary to protect government interests and pro- (21 U.S.C. 113a note; Public Law 110–246); and the following: gram requirements of the Coast Guard: Pro- (B) includes plans to establish an emergency ‘‘(3) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be con- vided, That the proceeds, less the costs of sale response plan with city, regional, and State offi- strued to authorize the designation of informa- incurred by the General Services Administra- cials in the event of an accidental release of tion as sensitive security information (as defined tion, shall be deposited as offsetting collections foot-and-mouth disease or another hazardous in section 15.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regu- into the Coast Guard ‘‘Environmental Compli- pathogen. lations)— ance and Restoration’’ account and, subject to SEC. 563. (a) Not later than 60 days after the ‘‘(A) to conceal a violation of law, ineffi- appropriation, shall be available until expended date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary ciency, or administrative error; for environmental compliance and restoration of Homeland Security, in consultation with the ‘‘(B) to prevent embarrassment to a person, purposes associated with the Loran system, for Attorney General and the Administrative Office organization, or agency; the demolition of improvements on such real of the United States Courts, shall submit a re- ‘‘(C) to restrain competition; or property, and for the costs associated with the port to the congressional committees set forth in ‘‘(D) to prevent or delay the release of infor- sale of such real and personal property, includ- subsection (b) that provides details about— mation that does not require protection in the ing due diligence requirements, necessary envi- (1) additional Border Patrol sectors that interest of transportation security, including ronmental remediation, and reimbursement of should be utilizing Operation Streamline pro- basic scientific research information not clearly expenses incurred by the General Services Ad- grams; and related to transportation security.’’. ministration: Provided further, That after the (2) resources needed from the Department of DEFINITION OF SWITCHBLADE KNIVES Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, completion of such activities, the unexpended SEC. 565. Section 4 of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act and the Judiciary, to increase the effectiveness balances shall be available for any other envi- to prohibit the introduction, or manufacture for of Operation Streamline programs at some Bor- ronmental compliance and restoration activities introduction, into interstate commerce of switch- der Patrol sectors and to utilize such programs of the Coast Guard. blade knives, and for other purposes’’ (com- at additional sectors. BORDER FENCE COMPLETION monly known as the Federal Switchblade Act) (b) The congressional committees set forth in SEC. 560. (a) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.—Sec- (15 U.S.C. 1244) is amended— this subsection are— tion 102(b)(1) of the Illegal Immigration Reform (1) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of paragraph (1) the Committee on Appropriations of the and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 (3); Senate; U.S.C. 1103 note) is amended— (2) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Sen- (2) by striking the period at the end of para- (1) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end ate; graph (4) and inserting ‘‘; or’’ and the following: ‘‘Fencing that does not effectively (3) the Committee on Appropriations of the (3) by adding at the end the following: restrain pedestrian traffic (such as vehicle bar- House of Representatives; ‘‘(5) a knife that contains a spring, detent, or riers and virtual fencing) may not be used to (4) the Committee on the Judiciary of the other mechanism designed to create a bias to- meet the 700-mile fence requirement under this House of Representatives; and ward closure of the blade and that requires ex- subparagraph.’’; (5) the Committee on Homeland Security and ertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or (2) in subparagraph (B)— Governmental Affairs of the Senate. arm to overcome the bias toward closure to as- (A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; sist in opening the knife.’’. MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the INFORMATION FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT TECHNICAL end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and CORRECTION (C) by adding at the end the following: SEC. 564. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may SEC. 566. (a) APPLICABLE ANNUAL PERCENTAGE ‘‘(iii) not later than December 31, 2010, com- be cited as the ‘‘American Communities’ Right RATE OF INTEREST.—Section 44(f)(1) of the Fed- plete the construction of all the reinforced fenc- to Public Information Act’’. eral Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. ing and the installation of the related equip- (b) IN GENERAL.—Section 70103(d) of title 46, 1831u(f)(1)) is amended— ment described in subparagraph (A).’’; and United States Code, is amended to read as fol- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), (3) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end lows: ‘‘(d) NONDISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.— by inserting ‘‘(or in the case of a governmental the following: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Information developed entity located in such State, paid)’’ after ‘‘re- ‘‘(iii) FUNDING NOT CONTINGENT ON CONSULTA- under this chapter is not required to be disclosed ceived, or reserved’’; and TION.—Amounts appropriated to carry out this to the public, including— (2) in subparagraph (B)— paragraph may not be impounded or otherwise ‘‘(A) facility security plans, vessel security (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by withheld for failure to fully comply with the plans, and port vulnerability assessments; and striking ‘‘nondepository institution operating in consultation requirement under clause (i).’’. ‘‘(B) other information related to security such State’’ and inserting ‘‘governmental entity (b) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, plans, procedures, or programs for vessels or fa- located in such State or any person that is not 2009, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall cilities authorized under this chapter. a depository institution described in subpara- submit a report to Congress that describes— ‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.—Nothing in paragraph (1) graph (A) doing business in such State’’; (1) the progress made in completing the rein- shall be construed to authorize the designation (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii); forced fencing required under section 102(b)(1) of information as sensitive security information (C) in clause (i)— of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi- (as defined in section 1520.5 of title 49, Code of (i) in subclause (III)— grant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1103 Federal Regulations)— (I) in item (aa), by adding ‘‘and’’ at the end; note), as amended by this Act; and ‘‘(A) to conceal a violation of law, ineffi- (II) in item (bb), by striking ‘‘, to facilitate’’ (2) the plans for completing such fencing be- ciency, or administrative error; and all that follows through ‘‘2009’’; and fore December 31, 2010. ‘‘(B) to prevent embarrassment to a person, (III) by striking item (cc); and SEC. 561. None of the amounts made available organization, or agency; (ii) by adding after subclause (III) the fol- under this Act may be used to implement ‘‘(C) to restrain competition; or lowing: changes to the final rule describing the process ‘‘(D) to prevent or delay the release of infor- ‘‘(IV) the uniform accessibility of bonds and for employers to follow after receiving a ‘‘no mation that does not require protection in the obligations issued under the American Recovery match’’ letter in order to qualify for ‘‘safe har- interest of transportation security, including and Reinvestment Act of 2009;’’; and bor’’ status (promulgated on August 15, 2007). basic scientific research information not clearly (D) by inserting after clause (i) the following: SEC. 562. None of the funds made available related to transportation security.’’. ‘‘(ii) to facilitate interstate commerce through under this Act may be obligated for the con- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— the issuance of bonds and obligations under any struction of the National Bio and Agro-defense (1) Section 114(r) of title 49, United States provision of State law, including bonds and ob- Facility on the United States mainland until 90 Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof ligations for the purpose of economic develop- days after the later of— the following: ment, education, and improvements to infra- (1) the date on which the Secretary of Home- ‘‘(4) LIMITATIONS.—Nothing in this sub- structure; and’’. land Security completes a site-specific bio-safety section, or any other provision of law, shall be (b) EFFECTIVE PERIOD.—The amendments and bio-security mitigation assessment to deter- construed to authorize the designation of infor- made by this section shall apply with respect to mine the requirements necessary to ensure safe mation as sensitive security information (as de- contracts consummated during the period begin- operation of the National Bio and Agro-defense fined in section 1520.5 of title 49, Code of Fed- ning on the date of enactment of this Act and Facility at the preferred site identified in the eral Regulations)— ending on December 31, 2010. January 16, 2009, Record of Decision published ‘‘(A) to conceal a violation of law, ineffi- in Federal Register Vol. 74, Number 111; or ciency, or administrative error; DETAINEE PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS PROTECTION (2) the date on which the Secretary of Home- ‘‘(B) to prevent embarrassment to a person, AND OPEN FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT land Security, in coordination with the Sec- organization, or agency; SEC. 567. (a) DETAINEE PHOTOGRAPHIC retary of Agriculture, submits to the Committee ‘‘(C) to restrain competition; or RECORDS PROTECTION.—(1) SHORT TITLE.—This on Appropriations of the Senate and the Com- ‘‘(D) to prevent or delay the release of infor- subsection may be cited as the ‘‘Detainee Photo- mittee on Appropriations of the House of Rep- mation that does not require protection in the graphic Records Protection Act of 2009’’. resentatives a report that— interest of transportation security, including (2) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: (A) describes the procedure that will be used basic scientific research information not clearly (A) COVERED RECORD.—The term ‘‘covered to issue the permit to conduct foot-and-mouth related to transportation security.’’. record’’ means any record—

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September 11, 2001, through January 22, 2009; between locations in the United States and loca- (b) CERTIFICATION.—The Assistant Secretary and tions in Ontario and Quebec by intercity pas- shall require any company through the spon- (II) relates to the treatment of individuals en- senger rail; soring entity described in subsection (a) to pro- gaged, captured, or detained after September 11, (2) an assessment of the extent to which im- vide, not later than 30 days after the date of the 2001, by the Armed Forces of the United States proving or expanding infrastructure and in- enactment of this Act, written certification to in operations outside of the United States; and creasing staffing could increase the efficiency the sponsoring entity that such procedures are (ii) for which a certification by the Secretary with which intercity rail passengers are in- consistent with the minimum standards estab- of Defense under paragraph (3) is in effect. spected at border crossings without decreasing lished under paragraph (a)(1–3) with a descrip- (B) PHOTOGRAPH.—The term ‘‘photograph’’ security; tion of the procedures used to comply with such encompasses all photographic images, whether (3) an updated evaluation of the potential for standards. originals or copies, including still photographs, pre-clearance by the Department of Homeland (c) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the negatives, digital images, films, video tapes, and Security of intercity rail passengers at locations date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant motion pictures. along routes between locations in the United Secretary shall submit a report to Congress (3) CERTIFICATION.— States and locations in Ontario and Quebec, in- that— (A) IN GENERAL.—For any photograph de- cluding through the joint use of inspection fa- (1) describes the procedures that have been scribed under paragraph (2)(A)(i), the Secretary cilities with the Canada Border Services Agen- used to safeguard and dispose of personal infor- of Defense shall issue a certification, if the Sec- cy, based on the report required by section 1523 mation collected through the Registered Trav- retary of Defense, in consultation with the of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/ eler program; and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, deter- 11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–53; (2) provides the status of the certification by mines that the disclosure of that photograph 121 Stat. 450); any company described in subsection (a) that would endanger— (4) an estimate of the timeline for imple- such procedures are consistent with the min- (i) citizens of the United States; or menting the methods for reducing the time to imum standards established by paragraph (a)(1– (ii) members of the Armed Forces or employees perform inspections between locations in the 3). of the United States Government deployed out- United States and locations in Ontario and IMMIGRATION PROVISIONS side the United States. Quebec by intercity passenger rail based on the SEC. 571. (a) SPECIAL IMMIGRANT NONMINISTER (B) CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION.—A certifi- evaluations and assessments described in para- RELIGIOUS WORKER PROGRAM.— cation under subparagraph (A) and a renewal graphs (1), (2), and (3); and (1) EXTENSION.—Section 101(a)(27)(C)(ii) of of a certification under subparagraph (C) shall (5) a description of how such evaluations and the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. expire 3 years after the date on which the cer- assessments would apply with respect to— 1101 (a)(27)(C)(ii)), as amended by section 2(a) tification or renewal, as the case may be, is (A) all existing intercity passenger rail routes of the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious made. between locations in the United States and loca- Worker Program Act (Public Law 110–391), is (C) CERTIFICATION RENEWAL.—The Secretary tions in Ontario and Quebec, including des- amended by striking ‘‘September 30, 2009’’ each of Defense may issue— ignated high-speed rail corridors; place such term appears and inserting ‘‘Sep- (i) a renewal of a certification in accordance (B) any intercity passenger rail routes be- tember 30, 2012’’. with subparagraph (A) at any time; and tween such locations that have been used over (2) STUDY AND PLAN.—Not later than the ear- (ii) more than 1 renewal of a certification. the past 20 years and on which cross-border lier of 90 days after the date of the enactment of (D) NOTICE TO CONGRESS.—A timely notice of passenger rail service does not exist as of the this Act or March 30, 2010, the Director of the Secretary’s certification shall be submitted date of the enactment of this Act; and United States Citizenship and Immigration Serv- to Congress. (C) any potential future rail routes between ices shall submit a report to the Committee on (4) NONDISCLOSURE OF DETAINEE RECORDS.—A such locations. the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee covered record shall not be subject to— (c) ENTITIES SPECIFIED.—The entities to be on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives (A) disclosure under section 552 of title 5, consulted in the development of the report re- that includes— United States Code (commonly referred to as the quired by subsection (a) are— (A) the results of a study conducted under the Freedom of Information Act); or (1) the Government of Canada, including the supervision of the Director to evaluate the Spe- (B) disclosure under any proceeding under Canada Border Services Agency and Transport cial Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker that section. Canada and other agencies of the Government Program to identify the risks of fraud and non- (5) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this of Canada with responsibility for providing bor- compliance by program participants; and subsection shall be construed to preclude the der services; (B) a detailed plan that describes the actions voluntary disclosure of a covered record. (2) the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec; to be taken by the Department of Homeland Se- (3) the States of Maine, Massachusetts, New (6) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This subsection shall curity against noncompliant program partici- Hampshire, New York, and Vermont; take effect on the date of enactment of this Act pants and future noncompliant program partici- (4) the National Railroad Passenger Corpora- and apply to any photograph created before, on, pants. or after that date that is a covered record. tion; and (5) the Federal Railroad Administration. (3) PROGRESS REPORT.—Not later than the ear- (b) OPEN FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.— lier of 90 days after the submission of the report ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES (1) SHORT TITLE.—This subsection may be under subsection (b) or June 30, 2010, the Direc- SEC. 569. The administrative law judge annu- cited as the ‘‘OPEN FOIA Act of 2009’’. tor of United States Citizenship and Immigra- itants participating in the Senior Administrative (2) SPECIFIC CITATIONS IN STATUTORY EXEMP- tion Services shall submit a report to the Com- Law Judge Program managed by the Director of TIONS.—Section 552(b) of title 5, United States mittee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the the Office of Personnel Management under sec- Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3) and Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Rep- tion 3323 of title 5, United States Code, shall be inserting the following: resentatives that describes the progress made in available on a temporary reemployment basis to ‘‘(3) specifically exempted from disclosure by reducing the number of noncompliant partici- conduct arbitrations of disputes as part of the statute (other than section 552b of this title), if pants of the Special Immigrant Nonminister Re- arbitration panel established by the President that statute— ligious Worker Program. under section 601 of division A of the American ‘‘(A)(i) requires that the matters be withheld (b) CONRAD STATE 30 J–1 VISA WAIVER PRO- Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public from the public in such a manner as to leave no GRAM.—Section 220(c) of the Immigration and discretion on the issue; or Law 111–5; 123 Stat. 164). Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 (8 ‘‘(ii) establishes particular criteria for with- PROPER DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL INFORMATION U.S.C. 1182 note) is amended by striking ‘‘Sep- holding or refers to particular types of matters COLLECTED THROUGH THE REGISTERED TRAV- tember 30, 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘September 30, to be withheld; and ELER PROGRAM 2012’’. ‘‘(B) if enacted after the date of enactment of SEC. 570. (a) IN GENERAL.—Any company that (c) RELIEF FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES.— the OPEN FOIA Act of 2009, specifically cites to collects or retains personal information directly (1) IN GENERAL.—The second sentence of sec- this paragraph.’’. from individuals who participated in the Reg- tion 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Na- SEC. 568. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 istered Traveler program shall safeguard and tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)) is year after the date of the enactment of this Act, dispose of such information in accordance with amended by striking ‘‘for at least 2 years at the the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, in the requirements in— time of the citizen’s death’’. consultation with the entities specified in sub- (1) the National Institute for Standards and (2) APPLICABILITY.— section (c), submit to Congress a report on im- Technology Special Publication 800–30, entitled (A) IN GENERAL.—The amendment made by proving cross-border inspection processes in an ‘‘Risk Management Guide for Information Tech- paragraph (1) shall apply to all applications effort to reduce the time to travel between loca- nology Systems’’; and and petitions relating to immediate relative sta- tions in the United States and locations in On- (2) the National Institute for Standards and tus under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigra- tario and Quebec by intercity passenger rail. Technology Special Publication 800–53, Revision tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (b) CONTENTS.—The report required by sub- 3, entitled ‘‘Recommended Security Controls for 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)) pending on or after the date of section (a) shall include— Federal Information Systems and Organiza- the enactment of this Act. (1) an evaluation of potential cross-border in- tions,’’; (B) TRANSITION CASES.— spection processes and methods including rolling (3) any supplemental standards established by (i) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other inspections that comply with Department of the Assistant Secretary, Transportation Security provision of law, an alien described in clause (ii)

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:22 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A10JY6.017 S10JYPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S7372 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 10, 2009 who seeks immediate relative status pursuant to SEC. 573. None of the funds made available in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the amendment made by paragraph (1) shall file this Act for U.S. Customs and Border Protection objection, it is so ordered. a petition under section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the may be used to prevent an individual not in the The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. business of importing a prescription drug (with- Res. 131) was agreed to. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) not later than the date that is in the meaning of section 801(g) of the Federal 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) from importing a f Act. prescription drug from Canada that complies (ii) ALIENS DESCRIBED.—An alien is described with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: DIRECTING THE ARCHITECT OF in this clause if— Provided, That the prescription drug may not THE CAPITOL TO PLACE A (I) the alien’s United States citizen spouse be— MARKER IN EMANCIPATION died before the date of the enactment of this PROPER AWARDING OF INCENTIVE FEES FOR HALL IN THE CAPITOL VISITOR Act; CONTRACT PERFORMANCE CENTER (II) the alien and the citizen spouse were mar- SEC. 574. Notwithstanding any other provision ried for less than 2 years at the time of the cit- of this Act, none of the funds appropriated or Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask izen spouse’s death; and otherwise made available by this Act may be unanimous consent that the Senate (III) the alien has not remarried. used to pay award or incentive fees for con- proceed to the immediate consider- (d) HUMANITARIAN CONSIDERATION FOR PEND- tractor performance that has been judged to be ation of H. Con. Res. 135 at the desk, ING PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS.— below satisfactory performance or performance just received from the House. (1) AMENDMENT.—Section 204 of the Immigra- that does not meet the basic requirements of a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) is contract. amended by adding at the end the following: clerk will report the concurrent resolu- SEC. 575. None of the funds appropriated or tion by title. ‘‘(l) HUMANITARIAN CONSIDERATION FOR PEND- otherwise made available by this Act may be ING PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS.— used by the Department of Homeland Security The assistant legislative clerk read ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An alien described in para- to enter into any federal contract unless such as follows: graph (2) who was the beneficiary or derivative contract is entered into in accordance with the A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 135) beneficiary of a petition (as defined in section requirements of the Federal Property and Ad- directing the Architect of the Capitol to 204, 207, or 208) filed on behalf of the alien or ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253) place a marker in Emancipation Hall in the principal beneficiary before the death of the or Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, Capitol Visitor Center which acknowledges qualifying relative and who continues to reside and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, unless the role that slave labor played in the con- in the United States shall have such petition such contract is otherwise authorized by statute struction of the United States Capitol, and and any related or subsequent applications for to be entered into without regard to the above for other purposes. adjustment of status to that of a person admit- referenced statutes. ted for lawful permanent residence adjudicated There being no objection, the Senate CHECKING THE IMMIGRATION STATUS OF as if the death had not occurred, unless the Sec- proceeded to consider the concurrent EMPLOYEES retary of Homeland Security determines, in the resolution. SEC. 576. Section 403(a)(3)(A) of the Illegal Im- unreviewable discretion of the Secretary, that migration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask approval would not be in the public interest. Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–208; 8 U.S.C. 1324a unanimous consent that the concur- ‘‘(2) ALIEN DESCRIBED.—An alien described in note) is amended— rent resolution be agreed to, the pre- this paragraph is an alien who, immediately (1) by striking ‘‘The person’’ and inserting the amble be agreed to, the motions to re- prior to the death of his or her qualifying rel- following: ative, was— consider be laid upon the table en bloc, ‘‘(i) UPON HIRING.—The person’’; and and that any statements relating to ‘‘(A) an immediate relative (as described in (2) by adding at the end the following: section 201(b)(2)(A)(i)); ‘‘(ii) EXISTING EMPLOYEES.—An employer that the concurrent resolution be printed in ‘‘(B) a family-sponsored immigrant (as de- elects to verify the employment eligibility of ex- the RECORD, without intervening ac- scribed in subsection (a) or (d) of section 203); isting employees shall verify the employment eli- tion or debate. ‘‘(C) a derivative beneficiary of an employ- gibility of all such employees not later than 10 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment-based immigrant under section 203(b) (as days after notifying the Secretary of Homeland objection, it is so ordered. described in section 203(d)); Security of such election.’’. ‘‘(D) a spouse or child of a refugee (as de- The concurrent resolution (H. Con. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department of Res. 135) was agreed to. scribed in section 207(c)(2)); or Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010’’. ‘‘(E) an asylee (as described in section The preamble was agreed to. 208(b)(3)).’’. f f (2) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in the amend- DIRECTING THE ARCHITECT OF ment made by paragraph (1) may be construed THE CAPITOL TO ENGRAVE THE JUVENILE SURVIVORS to limit or waive any ground of removal, basis PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE PROTECTION ACT OF 2009 for denial of petition or application, or other criteria for adjudicating petitions or applica- FLAG AND THE NATIONAL Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask tions as otherwise provided under the immigra- MOTTO IN THE CAPITOL VISITOR unanimous consent that the Senate tion laws of the United States other than ineli- CENTER proceed to the immediate consider- gibility based solely on the lack of a qualifying Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask ation of Calendar No. 88, S. 1107. family relationship as specifically provided by unanimous consent the Senate proceed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The such amendment. to the immediate consideration of H. clerk will report the bill by title. SEC. 572. (a) The amount appropriated under the heading ‘‘Firefighter Assistance Grants’’ Con. Res. 131 at the desk and just re- The assistant legislative clerk read under the heading ‘‘Federal Emergency Man- ceived from the House. as follows: agement Agency’’ under by title III for nec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The A bill (S. 1107) to amend title 28, United essary expenses for programs authorized by the clerk will report the concurrent resolu- States Code, to provide for a limited 6-month Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 tion by title. period for Federal judges to opt into the Ju- is increased by $10,000,000 for necessary ex- The assistant legislative clerk read dicial Survivors’ Annuities System and begin penses to carry out the programs authorized as follows: contributing toward an annuity for their under section 33 of that Act (15 U.S.C. 2229). spouse and dependent children upon their A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 131) (b) The total amount of appropriations under death, and for other purposes. directing the Architect of the Capitol to en- the heading ‘‘Aviation Security’’ under the grave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag There being no objection, the Senate heading ‘‘Transportation Security Administra- and the National Motto of ‘‘In God We proceeded to consider the bill. tion’’ under title II, the amount for screening Trust’’ in the Capitol Visitor Center. operations and the amount for explosives detec- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. Presdient, I ask tion systems under the first proviso under that There being no objection, the Senate unanimous consent that the bill be heading and the amount for the purchase and proceeded to consider the concurrent read a third time and passed, the mo- installation of explosives detection systems resolution. tion to reconsider be laid upon the under the second proviso under that heading Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask table, with no intervening action or de- are reduced by $4,500,000. unanimous consent that the concur- bate, and that any statements relating (c) From the unobligated balances of amounts rent resolution be agreed to, the mo- to the bill be printed in the RECORD. appropriated before the date of enactment of tion to reconsider be laid upon the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this Act for the appropriations account under the heading ‘‘State and Local Programs’’ under table, and that any statements relating objection, it is so ordered. the heading ‘‘Federal Emergency Management to the concurrent resolution be printed The bill (S. 1107) was ordered to be Agency’’ for ‘‘Trucking Industry Security in the RECORD, without intervening ac- engrossed for a third reading, was read Grants’’, $5,500,000 are rescinded. tion or debate. the third time, and passed, as follows:

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(b) DEPOSITS TO BE CREDITED TO JUDICIAL a court with jurisdiction over the offense This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Judicial SURVIVORS’ ANNUITIES FUND.—Deposits made under investigation or an equivalent State Survivors Protection Act of 2009’’. under subsection (a) shall be credited to the warrant’’ and inserting ‘‘(or, in the case of a SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Judicial Survivors’ Annuities Fund. State court, issued using State warrant pro- In this Act: SEC. 6. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO EN- cedures) by a court of competent jurisdic- (1) The term ‘‘judicial official’’ refers to in- LARGE SURVIVORS’ ANNUITY. tion’’; and cumbent officials defined under section Section 376 of title 28, United States Code, (C) in subsection (c)(1)(A), by striking ‘‘by 376(a) of title 28, United States Code. is amended by adding at the end the fol- a court with jurisdiction over the offense (2) The term ‘‘Judicial Survivors’ Annu- lowing: under investigation or an equivalent State ities Fund’’ means the fund established ‘‘(y) For each year of Federal judicial serv- warrant’’ and inserting ‘‘(or, in the case of a under section 3 of the Judicial Survivors’ ice completed, judicial officials who are en- State court, issued using State warrant pro- Annuities Reform Act (28 U.S.C. 376 note; rolled in the Judicial Survivors’ Annuities cedures) by a court of competent jurisdic- Public Law 94–554; 90 Stat. 2611). System on the date of enactment of the Ju- tion’’; (3) The term ‘‘Judicial Survivors’ Annu- dicial Survivors Protection Act of 2009 may (2) in section 2711(3), by striking ‘‘has the ities System’’ means the program estab- purchase, in 3-month increments, up to an meaning assigned by section 3127, and in- lished under section 376 of title 28, United additional year of service credit, under the cludes any Federal court within that defini- States Code. terms set forth in this section. In the case of tion, without geographic limitation; and’’ SEC. 3. PERSONS NOT CURRENTLY PARTICI- judicial officials who elect to enroll in the and inserting the following: ‘‘includes— PATING IN THE JUDICIAL SUR- Judicial Survivors’ Annuities System during ‘‘(A) any district court of the United VIVORS’ ANNUITIES SYSTEM. the statutory open enrollment period au- States (including a magistrate judge of such (a) ELECTION OF JUDICIAL SURVIVORS’ ANNU- thorized under the Judicial Survivors Pro- a court) or any United States court of ap- ITIES SYSTEM COVERAGE.—An eligible judicial tection Act of 2009, for each year of Federal peals that— official may elect to participate in the Judi- judicial service completed, such an official ‘‘(i) has jurisdiction over the offense being cial Survivors’ Annuities System during the may purchase, in 3-month increments, up to investigated; open enrollment period specified in sub- an additional year of service credit for each ‘‘(ii) is in or for a district in which the pro- section (d). year of Federal judicial service completed, vider of a wire or electronic communication (b) MANNER OF MAKING ELECTIONS.—An under the terms set forth in section 4(a) of service is located or in which the wire or election under this section shall be made in that Act.’’. electronic communications, records, or other writing, signed by the person making the SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. information are stored; or election, and received by the Director of the This Act, including the amendment made ‘‘(iii) is acting on a request for foreign as- Administrative Office of the United States by section 6, shall take effect on the date of sistance pursuant to section 3512 of this Courts before the end of the open enrollment enactment of this Act. title; or period. ‘‘(B) a court of general criminal jurisdic- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE FOR ELECTIONS.—Any f tion of a State authorized by the law of that such election shall be effective as of the first FOREIGN EVIDENCE REQUEST State to issue search warrants; and’’; day of the first calendar month following the EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2009 (3) in section 3127(2)(A), by striking ‘‘hav- month in which the election is received by ing jurisdiction over the offense being inves- the Director. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask tigated;’’ and inserting the following: (d) OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD DEFINED.— unanimous consent that the Judiciary ‘‘that— The open enrollment period under this sec- Committee be discharged from further ‘‘(i) has jurisdiction over the offense being tion is the 6-month period beginning 30 days consideration of S. 1289, and the Senate investigated; after the date of enactment of this Act. proceed to its immediate consider- ‘‘(ii) is in or for a district in which the pro- SEC. 4. JUDICIAL OFFICERS’ CONTRIBUTIONS vider of a wire or electronic communication FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT ELECTION. ation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without service is located; (a) CONTRIBUTION RATE.—Every active judi- ‘‘(iii) is in or for a district in which a land- cial official who files a written notification objection, it is so ordered. The clerk lord, custodian, or other person subject to of his or her intention to participate in the will report the bill by title. subsections (a) or (b) of section 3124 of this Judicial Survivors’ Annuities System during The assistant legislative clerk read title is located; or the open enrollment period shall be deemed as follows: ‘‘(iv) is acting on a request for foreign as- thereby to consent and agree to having de- A bill (S. 1289) to improve title 18 of the sistance pursuant to section 3512 of this ducted from his or her salary a sum equal to United States Code. title;’’; 2.75 percent of that salary or a sum equal to (4) in chapter 223, by adding at the end the 3.5 percent of his or her retirement salary, There being no objection, the Senate following: except that the deduction from any retire- proceeded to consider the bill. ment salary— Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘§ 3512. Foreign requests for assistance in (1) of a justice or judge of the United unanimous consent that the bill be criminal investigations and prosecutions States retired from regular active service read a third time and passed, the mo- ‘‘(a) EXECUTION OF REQUEST FOR ASSIST- under section 371(b) or 372(a) of title 28, tion to reconsider be laid upon the ANCE.— United States Code; table, with no intervening action or de- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Upon application, duly (2) of a judge of the United States Court of bate, and that any statements relating authorized by an appropriate official of the Federal Claims retired under section 178 of Department of Justice, of an attorney for title 28, United States Code; or to the bill be printed in the RECORD. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Government, a Federal judge may issue (3) of a judicial official on recall under sec- such orders as may be necessary to execute tion 155(b), 373(c)(4), 375, or 636(h) of title 28, objection, it is so ordered. a request from a foreign authority for assist- United States Code, The bill (S. 1289) was ordered to be ance in the investigation or prosecution of shall be an amount equal to 2.75 percent of engrossed for a third reading, was read criminal offenses, or in proceedings related retirement salary. the third time, and passed, as follows: to the prosecution of criminal offenses, in- (b) CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE CREDITED TO JUDI- S. 1289 cluding proceedings regarding forfeiture, CIAL SURVIVORS’ ANNUITIES FUND.—Contribu- sentencing, and restitution. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tions made under subsection (a) shall be ‘‘(2) SCOPE OF ORDERS.—Any order issued resentatives of the United States of America in credited to the Judicial Survivors’ Annuities by a Federal judge pursuant to paragraph (1) Congress assembled, Fund. may include the issuance of— SEC. 5. DEPOSIT FOR PRIOR CREDITABLE SERV- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(A) a search warrant, as provided under ICE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Foreign Evi- Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Pro- (a) LUMP SUM DEPOSIT.—Any judicial offi- dence Request Efficiency Act of 2009’’. cedure; cial who files a written notification of his or SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO TITLE 18. ‘‘(B) a warrant or order for contents of her intention to participate in the Judicial Title 18 of the United States Code is stored wire or electronic communications or Survivors’ Annuities System during the open amended— for records related thereto, as provided under enrollment period may make a deposit (1) in section 2703— section 2703 of this title; equaling 2.75 percent of salary, plus 3 percent (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘by a ‘‘(C) an order for a pen register or trap and annual, compounded interest, for the last 18 court with jurisdiction over the offense trace device as provided under section 3123 of months of prior service, to receive the credit under investigation or an equivalent State this title; or

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR duction of documents or other things, or f Phyllis Corrine Borzi, of Maryland, to be both. an Assistant Secretary of Labor. ‘‘(b) APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS TO TAKE EXECUTIVE SESSION TESTIMONY OR STATEMENTS.— DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In response to an appli- Nicole Lurie, of Maryland, to be Medical cation for execution of a request from a for- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Director in the Regular Corps of the Public eign authority as described under subsection Health Service, subject to qualifications (a), a Federal judge may also issue an order Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- therefor as provided by law and regulations, appointing a person to direct the taking of imous consent that the Senate proceed and to be Assistant Secretary for Prepared- testimony or statements or of the produc- to executive session to consider Cal- ness and Response, Department of Health tion of documents or other things, or both. endars Nos. 195, 196, 261, 262, 269, 270, and Human Services. ‘‘(2) AUTHORITY OF APPOINTED PERSON.— 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, and DEPARMENT OF DEFENSE Any person appointed under an order issued 279; that the nominations be confirmed Gordon S. Heddell, of the District of Co- pursuant to paragraph (1) may— en bloc; the motions to reconsider be lumbia, to be Inspector General, Department ‘‘(A) issue orders requiring the appearance of Defense. of a person, or the production of documents laid upon the table en bloc; that no fur- or other things, or both; ther motions be in order, that any f ‘‘(B) administer any necessary oath; and statements relating thereto be printed LEGISLATIVE SESSION ‘‘(C) take testimony or statements and re- in the RECORD, the President of the ceive documents or other things. United States be immediately notified The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ‘‘(c) FILING OF REQUESTS.—Except as pro- of the Senate’s action, and the Senate ate will now resume legislative session. vided under subsection (d), an application for f execution of a request from a foreign author- then resume legislative session. ity under this section may be filed— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JULY 13, ‘‘(1) in the district in which a person who objection, it is so ordered. 2009 may be required to appear resides or is lo- The nominations considered and con- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- cated or in which the documents or things to firmed, en bloc, are as follows: imous consent that when the Senate be produced are located; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ‘‘(2) in cases in which the request seeks the completes its business today, it ad- Peter Silva Silva, of California, to be an appearance of persons or production of docu- journ until 11 a.m. on Monday, July 13; Assistant Administrator of the Environ- ments or things that may be located in mul- mental Protection Agency. that following the prayer and pledge, tiple districts, in any one of the districts in the Journal of proceedings be approved DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION which such a person, documents, or things to date, the morning hour be deemed may be located; or Victor M. Mendez, of Arizona, to be Admin- expired, the time for the two leaders be ‘‘(3) in any case, the district in which a re- istrator of the Federal Highway Administra- lated Federal criminal investigation or pros- tion. reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate proceed to the consider- ecution is being conducted, or in the District DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN ation of Calendar No. 89, S. 1390, the of Columbia. DEVELOPMENT ‘‘(d) SEARCH WARRANT LIMITATION.—An ap- Department of Defense Authorization Raphael William Bostic, of California, to plication for execution of a request for a bill, as provided for under the previous search warrant from a foreign authority be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. order. under this section, other than an application The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for a warrant issued as provided under sec- David H. Stevens, of Virginia, to be an As- tion 2703 of this title, shall be filed in the sistant Secretary of Housing and Urban De- objection, it is so ordered. district in which the place or person to be velopment. f searched is located. DEPARTMENT OF STATE PROGRAM ‘‘(e) SEARCH WARRANT STANDARD.—A Fed- Christopher William Dell, of New Jersey, a eral judge may issue a search warrant under Career Member of the Senior Foreign Serv- Mr. REID. On Monday, the Senate this section only if the foreign offense for ice, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- will begin consideration of the Defense which the evidence is sought involves con- bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary authorization bill. I expect next week duct that, if committed in the United States, of the United States of America to the Re- would be considered an offense punishable by to be a busy week as we work through public of Kosovo. imprisonment for more than one year under amendments to this bill. Charles H. Rivkin, of California, to be Am- Federal or State law. Under a previous order, at 4:30 p.m. bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ‘‘(f) SERVICE OF ORDER OR WARRANT.—Ex- on Monday, the Senate will turn to ex- cept as provided under subsection (d), an of the United States of America to France, and to serve concurrently and without addi- ecutive session to consider the nomina- order or warrant issued pursuant to this sec- tion of Robert M. Groves to be Director tion may be served or executed in any place tional compensation as Ambassador Extraor- in the United States. dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United of the Census. That vote will occur at ‘‘(g) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in States of America to Monaco. 5:30. this section shall be construed to preclude Louis B. Susman, of Illinois, to be Ambas- As previously announced, there will any foreign authority or an interested per- sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of be no rollcall votes after 2 p.m. on son from obtaining assistance in a criminal the United States of America to the United Tuesday, July 14. investigation or prosecution pursuant to sec- Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ire- tion 1782 of title 28, United States Code. land. f ‘‘(h) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, Laurie Susan Fulton, of Virginia, to be ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 11 A.M., the following definitions shall apply: Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009 ‘‘(1) FEDERAL JUDGE.—The terms ‘Federal potentiary of the United States of America judge’ and ‘attorney for the Government’ to Denmark. Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is have the meaning given such terms for the Timothy J. Roemer, of Indiana, to be Am- no further business to come before the purposes of the Federal Rules of Criminal bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Senate, I ask unanimous consent that Procedure. of the United States of America to India. it stand adjourned under the previous ‘‘(2) FOREIGN AUTHORITY.—The term ‘for- Gordon Gray, of Virginia, a Career Member order. eign authority’ means a foreign judicial au- of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Min- There being no objection, the Senate, thority, a foreign authority responsible for ister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- at 1:37 p.m., adjourned until Monday, the investigation or prosecution of criminal dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United offenses or for proceedings related to the States of America to the Republic of Tuni- July 13, 2009, at 11 a.m. prosecution of criminal offenses, or an au- sia. f thority designated as a competent authority Richard J. Schmierer, of Virginia, a Career CONFIRMATIONS or central authority for the purpose of mak- Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class ing requests for assistance pursuant to an of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- Executive nominations confirmed by agreement or treaty with the United States traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the the Senate, Friday, July 10, 2009: regarding assistance in criminal matters.’’; United States of America to the Sultanate of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY and Oman. PETER SILVA SILVA, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AN AS- (5) in the table of sections for chapter 223, Mark Henry Gitenstein, of the District of SISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL by adding at the end the following: Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary PROTECTION AGENCY.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TIMOTHY J. ROEMER, OF INDIANA, TO BE AMBASSADOR SERVICE, SUBJECT TO QUALIFICATIONS THEREFOR AS EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE PROVIDED BY LAW AND REGULATIONS, AND TO BE AS- VICTOR M. MENDEZ, OF ARIZONA, TO BE ADMINIS- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO INDIA. SISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RE- TRATOR OF THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION. GORDON GRAY, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER OF SPONSE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV- DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- ICES. COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM DELL, OF NEW JERSEY, A CA- PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, TO THE REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA. CLASS OF MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR RICHARD J. SCHMIERER, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- GORDON S. HEDDELL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- TO BE INSPECTOR GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- KOSOVO. DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT CHARLES H. RIVKIN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AMBAS- OF AMERICA TO THE SULTANATE OF OMAN. TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF MARK HENRY GITENSTEIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO FRANCE, AND TO LUMBIA, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. SERVE CONCURRENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COM- PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PENSATION AS AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND TO ROMANIA. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEVELOPMENT TO MONACO. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LOUIS B. SUSMAN, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE AMBASSADOR PHYLLIS CORRINE BORZI, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN AS- RAPHAEL WILLIAM BOSTIC, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AN EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE SISTANT SECRETARY OF LABOR. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DE- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED KINGDOM VELOPMENT. OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DAVID H. STEVENS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT LAURIE SUSAN FULTON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AMBAS- SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF NICOLE LURIE, OF MARYLAND, TO BE MEDICAL DIREC- THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO DENMARK. TOR IN THE REGULAR CORPS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH

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EARMARK DECLARATION The use of taxpayer funds is justified be- In September, at the grand opening of the cause in addition to the benefits of improved new library, many noticed a large corner spot HON. WALTER B. JONES water quality within the Little Sugar Creek wa- with a beautiful view, filled with flowers and OF NORTH CAROLINA tershed and encouraging additional commer- cards with a brass plaque on the door identi- cial and residential development in the area, fying the Kathleen Melston Quiet Reading IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the proposed project will also provide needed Room. This tribute from staff, friends and vol- Friday, July 10, 2009 wastewater service to properties recently pur- unteers recognizes Kathy’s enormous impact Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to chased by the McDonald County R–1 School on the community. the Republican Leadership standards on ear- District and Crowder College to house a sec- Madam Speaker, I am proud to join the marks, I am submitting the following informa- ond high school campus and a community col- Rockwall County Library, Friends of the Li- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of lege campus respectively. brary, and Rockwall citizens in congratulating HR 3082—Military Construction and Veterans f Ms. Kathy Melston on her retirement. I can’t Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010. think of a better testament to public service HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE Rep. WALTER B. JONES than educating tomorrow’s leaders, and Ms. AND RETIREMENT OF KATHY Project: Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) Melston is to be commended for her commit- MELSTON Complex at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base ment to the advancement of reading literacy. Phase 1 Please join me in honoring her on this pres- Recipient: Seymour Johnson Air Force HON. RALPH M. HALL tigious occasion. OF TEXAS Base, 1510 Wright Brothers Ave., Seymour f Johnson AFB, NC 27531 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: Military Construction, Air Force Friday, July 10, 2009 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Amount: $6,900,000 Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise Explanation: The existing Radar Approach today to honor a true public servant who has HON. MIKE THOMPSON Control (RAPCON) Complex and Ground to dedicated her life to promoting reading and li- OF CALIFORNIA Air Transmitter/Receiver (GATR) at Seymour brary use, Ms. Kathy Melston, who recently re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Johnson Air Force Base are inadequately con- tired as Library Director of the Rockwall Coun- Friday, July 10, 2009 figured for today’s mission and high-tech ty Library in my hometown. equipment. Replacing these facilities would Early on, Kathy recognized the emerging Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam improve Air Force operations and safety and need for adult literacy. As a result, the award- Speaker, on July 9, 2009, I was unavoidably save money by sharply reducing the cost of winning Reading for Adults program was es- unable to cast my vote for rollcall 512. Had I maintaining the existing outdated infrastruc- tablished in 2000. This program has grown been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ ture. from two students and five tutors to 68 volun- f f teer tutors and 300 students, of which many EARMARK DECLARATION have earned GEDs and their citizenship EARMARK DECLARATION through this process. The innovative ‘‘Rock and Read’’ fundraiser supporting the program HON. MIKE ROGERS HON. ROY BLUNT won the literacy award from the Texas State OF ALABAMA OF MISSOURI Reading Association. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kathy is accredited by many for promoting Friday, July 10, 2009 Friday, July 10, 2009 bond propositions to purchase land and con- struct a new state-of-the-art library in Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, Mr. BLUNT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Rockwall. County Commissioner Lorie Grinnan in accordance with the Republican Conference the House Republican standards on earmarks, maintains that with Kathy’s intelligence, exten- standards regarding Member initiatives, I am I am submitting the following information re- sive knowledge base and dedication, she has submitting the following information regarding garding earmarks I received as part of H. R. been able to steer Rockwall County through a the earmark I received as part of the Military 2996, The Department of Interior Appropria- time of tremendous growth and change. Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropria- tions Act for FY2010. Kathy’s belief that the main purpose of a li- tions Act for Fiscal Year 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman ROY brary is to serve its community has been the Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE BLUNT foundation of the loyalty and dedication of her ROGERS (Alabama) Priority Name: McDonald County for Waste- staff, volunteers and the Friends of the Li- Bill Number: H.R. 3082, Military Construc- water Infrastructure—Public Water Supply Dis- brary. tion—Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for trict #1 of McDonald County During her 20 years as Library Director, FY 2010 Authorized Amount: $244,000 Kathy has provided vision, enthusiasm, and Account: Military Construction, Army Account: STAG Water and Wastewater In- results in Rockwall County. She was named Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Congress- frastructure Project the Rockwall Soroptimist Professional Woman man MIKE ROGERS Legal Name of Requesting Entity: McDonald of the Year, served on several RISD commit- Address of Receiving Entity: Anniston Army County, Missouri tees, and was President and Secretary of the Depot, 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, AL Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 345, Public Library Administrators of North Amer- 36201 Pineville, MO 64856 ica. She is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Description of Request: Provide $3,300,000 Description of Request: This funding will be and is a Lector and Eucharistic Minister at her in funding for the Industrial Area Electrical used by Public Water Supply District (PWSD) church. System Upgrade. This funding will be used to #1 toward the second phase of a wastewater Kathy’s recent retirement is bittersweet for construct electrical system upgrades to the expansion project to augment recently con- those who know, love and respect her. They area south of Third Avenue in the industrial structed infrastructure financed from PWSD are happy for this new phase of her life which area. Construction will include new power funds. The proposed project will supply the will be filled with travel, home projects, volun- poles, cross arms, insulators, cutouts, re clos- Village of Jane with needed sewer service. teering and a chance to read all of the books ers, anchor systems, wire, transformers, un- The Village of Jane is a small but rapidly for which she will finally have the time. But, at derground duct and circuit breakers for a cou- growing community in south-central McDonald the same time, they feel some distress at the plet 12470 volt electrical service system in the County on the bank of Little Sugar Creek, a loss of personal connections established be- area south of Third Avenue in the industrial 303d impaired waterway. tween Kathy and the library patrons. area. This construction will provide upgraded

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The facility will also support secure stor- Wilson for her contributions to the United sist of vacuum breakers, voltage regulator, by- age, an armory, and have administrative States of America. pass switches and the structural steel. Anti- areas. f terrorism/force protection measures will in- I appreciate the opportunity to provide a list clude observance of vehicle access sitting dis- of Congressionally-directed projects in the re- EARMARK DECLARATION tances, landscaping berms, exterior lighting, port accompanying the FY2010 Military Con- laminated glass, and walkway bollards. struction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agen- HON. TODD TIAHRT f cies Appropriations bill on behalf of Idaho and OF KANSAS provide an explanation of my support for them. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EARMARK DECLARATION f Friday, July 10, 2009 HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to GENERAL FRANCES C. WILSON OF IDAHO the Republican Leadership standards on ear- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marks, I am submitting the following informa- tion regarding earmarks in H.R. 3082—Military Friday, July 10, 2009 HON. IKE SKELTON OF MISSOURI Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropria- Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, in accord- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions Act. H.R. 3082 contains $8,700,000 for ance with the policies and standards put forth TFI—Upgrade DCGS Facilities (PRQE089032) Friday, July 10, 2009 by the House Appropriations Committee and in the Air Force, Military Construction account. the GOP Leadership, I place in the RECORD a Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me This project is for Air National Guard at listing of the congressionally-directed projects take this time to honor a dedicated military ed- McConnell Air Force Base located 57837 Cof- I have requested in my home state of Idaho ucator, Lieutenant General Frances C. Wilson, feyville St., Kansas, 67221. that are contained in the report of H.R. 3082, who will be retiring as the President of the Na- The funds will build an adequately sized and the FY2010 House Military Construction, Vet- tional Defense University, after having served properly configured facility for personnel, erans Affairs and Related Agencies Bill. this nation for 37 years in the United States equipment, and materials, for near-real time Project Name: Civil Engineer Maintenance Marine Corps. intelligence mission conducting the proc- Complex at Mountain Home Air Force Base Culminating with her appointment as Presi- essing, exploitation, and dissemination of U–2, Amount Received: $690,000 dent of the National Defense University in MQ–1 Predator, and RQ–4 Global Hawk sen- Account: Air Force Military Construction Ac- 2006, General Wilson has, throughout her ca- sor data around the world in support of count reer, focused on professional education while warfighters by the growing 161st Intelligence Recipient: 366th Wing, Mountain Home Air working tirelessly to create an educated and Squadron of the new 184th Intelligence Group. Force Base, Idaho well-trained class of American warriors. She Security features, high-capacity environmental Recipient’s Street Address: 366 Gunfighter has completed seven advanced training control equipment, high-capacity secure fiber Avenue, Ste 107, Mountain Home Air Force courses, including Harvard’s Senior Executive optics, and redundant power supplies are all Base, Idaho, 83648 Course in National Security, and earned four prerequisites to accommodate the sophisti- Description: The civil engineer functions are Master degrees along with a Doctorate in Edu- cated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Recon- currently dispersed among 10 WWII-era wood- cation. Through these impressive academic naissance (ISR) Operation Center. No match- frame and Korean War-era facilities. Wood undertakings, General Wilson acquired the ing funds are required for this military con- frame facilities have a RAC 2 due to failing knowledge and skills needed to prepare Amer- struction project. roof structures and cracked and spreading ica’s future officers for the complex contem- f concrete foundations that have contributed to porary world. failing floors and trusses, presenting risk to Most impressively, General Wilson has re- HONORING THE LIFE OF MOODY squadron members who work in the facilities. lentlessly used her extensive education to in- NEWELL SIEBMAN Currently, employees must evacuate during crease the capabilities of our Armed Forces. heavy snowfall or high winds. The fire safety She commanded the Fourth Recruit Training HON. RALPH M. HALL deficiencies are endemic to all buildings, the Battalion at Parris Island, directed the Man- OF TEXAS patchwork electric wiring is maxed out, which power Management Division at Marine Corps IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES increases fire risk, and the HVAC systems Headquarters, and managed the military’s Re- can’t keep buildings heated and cooled. The serve forces while a member of the Reserve Friday, July 10, 2009 dispersed locations and failing conditions of Force Policy Board. Through her leadership in Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise existing facilities adversely affects all daily these posts, General Wilson greatly advanced today to honor the memory and accomplish- Civil Engineering operations and negatively the professional development of the marines ments of a man who dedicated his life to impacts the Wing’s mission. This funding will under her command and helped to mold a vi- showing generosity towards others, Moody be used for planning and design. brant military education system. Newell Siebman of Pottsboro, Texas, who Project Name: Logistics Readiness Center As President of the National Defense Uni- passed away last year. Amount Received: $20,000,000 versity, General Wilson understood the critical Mr. Siebman was born March 27, 1932 in Account: Air Force Military Construction Ac- need for National Security Professionals within Wichita Falls, Texas, to school teachers count the Executive Branch. She spearheaded the Moody Nugent Siebman and Rudy Steedman Recipient: 366th Wing, Mountain Home Air development of the National Security Edu- Siebman. He married Carol Sue Gillum on Force Base, Idaho cation Consortium and, recognizing the impor- March 8, 1958 in Collinsville, Texas and they Recipient’s Street Address: 366 Gunfighter tance of international cooperation, established had two children, my good friend and out- Avenue, Ste 107, Mountain Home Air Force educational partnerships with 79 nations, es- standing citizen Clyde Siebman, their daughter Base, Idaho, 83648 pecially our NATO allies. Additionally, she Annette Skupin, and four grandchildren, Eliza- Description: The existing Logistics Supply is added three Masters degrees to the Univer- beth Siebman and Katie, Becca and Sam a condemned 53-year-old wooden structure sity’s curriculum while managing NDU’s Skupin. Mr. Siebman was proud to be a fifth beyond economical repair. The roof is held up reaccredidation process. As a strong pro- generation resident of Grayson County whose with temporary structural supports. The build- ponent of military education myself, I could not great-grandfather, S.D. Steedman was a Gray- ing is evacuated and now 60% of base supply be more pleased with General Wilson’s efforts son County Judge in the 1800s. functions operate from temporary spaces or the many accolades she has received over Much of Mr. Siebman’s professional life was across base, creating significant delays in her long career. dedicated to the transportation industry, where troop/equipment mobilization. This negatively General Wilson’s leadership has strength- he worked in all aspects of the industry from impacts the Wing’s ability to demolish and re- ened both the Marine Corps and the profes- long-haul truck driver to owner and manager locate from other substandard facilities on sional military education system. As a staunch of multi-truck fleets. He also worked as a traf- base. When funded, the Logistics Readiness believer in continuous education for profes- fic manager for twelve years and in 1998 as

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He was known for his generosity and mitment to openness and transparency. Greenville High School in 1938 and from for being a loyal friend and neighbor. As GSA enters its seventh decade of serv- Texas A&M University in 1942, with a Bach- The family and friends of Moody Newell ice, it does so with a new slogan: ‘‘A Legacy elor of Science Degree in landscaping archi- Siebman will long remember his devotion to of Service, a Pursuit of Excellence,’’ that ar- tecture. He was also a member of the Fightin’ his family and to his community, and the leg- ticulates the agency’s storied history and con- Texas Aggie Band. Shortly thereafter, he at- acy of this fifth-generation Texan will continue tinued excellence on behalf of its customers tended the U.S. Naval Midshipmen’s School at in the lives of his children and grandchildren. and American citizens. Columbia University in New York, NY and f I am proud to offer this resolution honoring upon graduation, was commissioned an en- the men and women who work to keep our sign in the U.S. Navy. For the remainder of CELEBRATING THE U.S. GENERAL government running. WWII, he served in the South Pacific as com- SERVICES ADMINISTRATION’S f manding officer of a Landing Ship Medium 60TH ANNIVERSARY PERSONAL EXPLANATION (LSM) and was honorably discharged having obtained the rank of full lieutenant. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY In 1946, Jay returned to Greenville to join in OF OREGON the operations of the family business, Wise OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Adkisson & Sons Florist, Greenhouse, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nursery. In 1996, Jay was elected as Presi- Friday, July 10, 2009 Friday, July 10, 2009 dent of the Texas State Florists Association Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, today Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Chair, (TSFA) and in 1978 he received the TSFA I am proud to introduce a resolution honoring on rollcall No. 498, on agreeing to the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of the Government Services Administration DeLauro of Connecticut Amendment to H.R. his numerous contributions to the floral indus- (GSA) for their sixty years of hard work and 2997, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ try. dedication to federal employees. On June 30, f In addition to his work in the floral business, 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed legis- Jay was a dedicated public servant. He was lation to create GSA and streamline the ad- EARMARK DECLARATION elected for two terms as Greenville City Coun- ministrative work of the federal government. cilman and Mayor Pro-Tem in the 1960s, The Federal Property and Administrative Serv- HON. HAROLD ROGERS served as Chairman of the Administrative ices Act of 1949 took effect almost 60 years OF KENTUCKY Board for Kavanaugh United Methodist ago today, on July 1, 1949. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Church, member of the Greenville Lions Club, GSA consolidated the National Archives Es- Friday, July 10, 2009 and Director of the Greenville Lake Club. He tablishment, the Federal Works Agency and its Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, was also involved in the adult leadership of Public Buildings Administration, the Bureau of pursuant to the House Republican standards Boy Scouts of America and the Hunt County Federal Supply, the Office of Contract Settle- on congressionally-directed funding, I am sub- Aggie Club. ment and the War Assets Administration. GSA mitting the following information regarding Jay is survived by his wife of 61 years, and was tasked with administering supplies and funding included in H.R. 3082, the Military business partner Nita Lee ‘‘Tubby’’, son Rich- providing workplaces for federal employees. Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropria- ard Wise Adkisson and wife Jan, son John GSA’s original mission was to dispose of tions Act, 2010. Jay Adkisson and three grandchildren, Ben- war surplus goods, manage and store govern- Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD jamin, Rebecca and Rob Adkisson, sister ment records, handle emergency prepared- ROGERS Mary Ward, brother Dr. Mike Adkisson and ness, and stockpile strategic supplies for war- Bill Number: H.R. 3082 wife Beverly, great-granddaughter Bailey, and time. GSA also regulated the sale of office Account: MILCON, Army National Guard numerous nieces and nephews. supplies to federal agencies. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kentucky Madam Speaker, I am privileged to have Today, through the Public Buildings Service, Department of Military Affairs known such a wonderful citizen of Greenville, Federal Acquisition Service, various staff of- Address of Requesting Entity: Boone Na- Texas, who leaves a legacy of service that will fices and 11 regional offices nationwide, GSA tional Guard Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway, be long remembered. provides workspace to more than 1 million Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 f federal civilian workers. It oversees the preser- Description of Request: Provide directed HONORING THE SERVICE AND vation of more than 408 historic buildings. It funding of $1.805 million to complete construc- BIRTHDAY OF JAMES R. facilitates the purchase of high-quality, low- tion of the Phase IV Aviation Operation Facil- PAULSON, UNITED STATES NAVY cost goods and services from quality commer- ity—London Joint Readiness Center located in cial vendors. Laurel County, Kentucky. The funding will be GSA has a history of providing environ- used for the construction of two additional HON. DARRELL E. ISSA mentally sound or sustainable products and (11,400 SF) unheated aircraft storage build- OF CALIFORNIA services that reduce waste and pollution, and ings at the facility. The project is required to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES providing federal employees with healthy work fully house the Joint Support Operations Friday, July 10, 2009 environments. GSA’s efforts to design, build equipment and personnel in one facility lo- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to and manage federal properties in a sustain- cated in the vicinity of operations. At the con- join in celebrating the 90th birthday of James clusion of this project, the unit will be able to able and environmentally sensitive manner R. Paulson, a veteran of World War II, a phi- respond quicker and in a much more efficient helps reduce energy consumption by the fed- lanthropist and a leader in business. eral government. manner which will allow a greater return on in- As a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, James R. Today, GSA touches the lives of nearly vestment funds spent on the operation. Paulson was the skipper of a Sub Chaser every U.S. citizen by providing goods, serv- f ‘‘SC671’’, conducting mine-sweeping oper- ices, and workplaces at best value to its fed- HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN ations in Alaska’s treacherous seas along the eral agency clients. The GSA has worked to WISE ‘‘JAY’’ ADKISSON Aleutian Islands from the North Pacific to ensure that the federal government leads by Japan during WWII. example—promoting fiscal fitness and environ- HON. RALPH M. HALL Jim met his beautiful wife Marijane Lewis in mental responsibility throughout the federal 1938 and they were married four years later, OF TEXAS government. just days before he deployed to the North Pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As we mark its 60th anniversary, the GSA cific. Together they raised four wonderful chil- is playing a critical role in revitalizing our Friday, July 10, 2009 dren. economy. The American Recovery and Rein- Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise He received his undergraduate degree from vestment Act included $5.5 billion for GSA today to honor the memory of a dedicated University of Puget Sound, in WA. His career

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Baeza, Humaira Sameer Minhas, Maribel lightning protection and explosion proof elec- He was a consultant and service provider Orozco De Loe, Marilyn Vincoy Morana, trical which would bring the facility up to cur- with the Weyerhaeuser family, and headed a Anatoly Fedorovich Kolesnichenko, Inna rent force protection standards. The existing group of companies he brought together under Veniaminovna Borysova, Vesna Balac, firing range was built in 1942 and is sub the holding company name ‘‘Comerco.’’ These Ruchira Shukla, Jacklyn Luong, Joanna standard as a training facility. It is located ap- companies included Alaska Fish Fertilizer, Jadwiga Pierce, Rolee Khurana, Nikoleta proximately 5 miles away from March ARB Olympic Stain, Dawson Insurance and 23 Maginas, Yousef Shurri Qarbeit Al Armani, and creates security, safety, and health and other companies. They merged with the Clo- Said Yousef Musleh, Mohammed Ben Wanes, maintenance problems. Without funding the rox Company and at that time Big Jim, as he Juan Jose Lopez Moreno, Milena Losic, Alma current facility will deteriorate further and will is known by his friends, served on the board Laura Nunez, Ramadan Amzai, Jose Antonio not be able to meet the training and readiness of directors of Clorox. Garcia Guzman, Dao Chieu Anh Hui, requirements of the base. Security, health and Not one to stand on the sidelines, Jim has Yasmeen Mohammd Yaseen ShreeiQun, safety will be a concern and may cause the been a lifelong public activist, working to pro- Kamila Hendzel, Natalia Pelc, Truc Phuong existing firing range to shut down. The range tect the American way of life and the sacrifices Thi Lai, Katarzyna Jowita Przybyla-Kelly, closure will seriously impact the small arm that he and so many Americans have made to Tanja Ognenovska, Suwit John Sangkaratana, training, Force Protection and Personnel Com- protect our freedom. Chirag Patel. bat Arms requirement for Reserve and Na- Jim stands as a testament to the American Though each individual has sought to be- tional Guard units. spirit. Born of immigrant parents from Norway, come a citizen of the United States for his or f he made his own way in the world, and made her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF significant contributions to his family and his tion, or to offer their loved ones better lives, LIEUTENANT CLAUDE FRISBIE, country. From nothing, he built a corporate each is inspired by the fact that the United AFTER 35 YEARS network providing high quality careers for States of America is, as Abraham Lincoln de- thousands of employees and providing valu- scribed it, a country ‘‘. . .of the people, by the able services and products to the nation and people, and for the people.’’ They realize that HON. JIM GERLACH OF PENNSYLVANIA the world. the United States is truly a free nation. By IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We are fortunate to have James R. Paulson seeking American citizenship, they have made as a friend and fellow American. the decision that they want to live in a place Friday, July 10, 2009 f where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise of the Bill of Rights, they can practice religion today to honor a dedicated public servant from CONGRATULATING NEW CITIZENS as they choose, speak their minds without fear Chester County, Pennsylvania has retired after of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- a 35-year career with the West Whiteland HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY test should they choose to do so. Township Police Department. OF INDIANA Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other Lieutenant Claude A. ‘‘Friz’’ Frisbie was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES distinguished colleagues to join me in con- among the first police officers hired when Friday, July 10, 2009 gratulating these individuals, who will become West Whiteland established its department in citizens of the United States of America on 1974. After courageously serving his country Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with July 4, 2009, the day of our Nation’s inde- during two tours in Vietnam with the 101st Air- great pleasure and sincerity that I take this pendence. They, too, will be American citi- borne Division, Lieutenant Frisbie was eager time to congratulate the individuals who will zens, and they, too, will be guaranteed the in- to play a leading role in the newly-formed take their oath of citizenship on July 4, 2009. alienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit West Whiteland department. In true patriotic fashion, on the day of our of happiness. We, as a free and democratic He supervised the Patrol Division and di- great Nation’s celebration of independence, a society, congratulate them and welcome them. rected operations, coordinated training, and naturalization ceremony will take place, wel- f provided scheduling for four patrol teams. One coming new citizens of the United States of of Lieutenant Frisbie’s first initiatives was cre- America. This memorable occasion, coordi- EARMARK DECLARATION ating a Traffic Unit to address the substantial nated by the Hammond Public Library and traffic issues in the Township and to better presided over by Magistrate Judge Andrew HON. KEN CALVERT serve its citizens. Lieutenant Frisbie’s valor and profes- Rodovich, will be held at Harrison Park in OF CALIFORNIA Hammond, Indiana. sionalism in the line of duty have earned him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America is a country founded by immi- several Commendations of Merit, Heroism and grants. From its beginning, settlers have come Friday, July 10, 2009 Bravery. He also has earned the respect of his from countries around the globe to the United Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, pursuant peers and served as mentor and source of in- States in search of better lives for themselves to the Republican Leadership standards on spiration to younger officers. and their families. The upcoming oath cere- earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Lieutenant Frisbie’s remarkable career and mony will be a shining example of what is so mation regarding an earmark I received as accomplishments will be celebrated on Friday, great about the United States of America— part of the House-passed version of H.R. July 17, 2009 during a dinner at the that people from all over the world can come 3082, the Military Construction and Veterans Downingtown Country Club. together and unite as members of a free, Affairs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2010. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues democratic nation. These individuals realize Requesting Member: Congressman KEN join me today in praising the outstanding serv- the great things America has to offer. They re- CALVERT ice of Lieutenant Claude A. Frisbie, and all alize that there is nowhere else in the world Bill Number: H.R. 3082 those who take an oath to serve and protect that offers a better opportunity for success and Account: Military Construction, Air Force Re- their communities. a good life than here in America. serve f On July 4, 2009, the following individuals, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: March Air RECOGNIZING THE SUNSET BAY representing many countries throughout the Reserve Base, Riverside, CA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NO. 1 world, will take their oath of citizenship in Address of Requesting Entity: March Air Re- Hammond, Indiana: Daniele Giuseppe Manfre, serve Base, 610 Meyer Drive, Riverside, Cali- Ugochi Genevieve Okoro, Ilidoro Natanael fornia 92518–2166 HON. BRIAN HIGGINS OF NEW YORK Nevarez Rivas, Ravindranath Chigurupatl, Description of Request: I have secured IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leela Rani Chigurupatl, Tran Quynh Nguyen, $9,800,000 for the Small Arms Firing Range, Miroslav Tepavac, Du Lin, Rosalia Navarrete, March Air Reserve Base. It is my under- Friday, July 10, 2009 Igor Dmitriy Harris, Lubov Mullens, Rogelio standing that the funds will be used to con- Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Hernandez Plata, Erika Blacburn, Dhanwant struct an adequately sized and configured to recognize the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire

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This tragic event is of the industries on which we typically rely— tauqua County, the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire regarded as one of the worst cases of ethnic new ideas and bold strategies for the future Co. No. 1 was formed in 1949 and incor- cleansing in the past fifty years, and today, I are required. Simultaneously, our Nation’s mili- porated in 1950. Since then, this 100% volun- continue to offer my deepest condolences to tary is spread thin across the world in an effort teer fire company has grown to have 35 active the victims of these crimes and to those vic- to confront those who seek to do us harm. volunteer fire members. They are led by Fire tims’ families. One major threat to our security and theirs is Chief Robert ‘‘Rob’’ Weiskerger and President I remain hopeful, however, that Bosniaks the current reliance we have on foreign energy Jack Fecio who have a long history of serving and the various ethnic communities within sources. with Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Company. Bosnia and Herzegovina are on a path to re- Nations around the world are surging ahead Each year, the volunteers dedicate endless covery and reconciliation. Over the past four- with emission reductions and developing new hours to promoting and protecting the safety teen years, Bosniaks have dedicated them- energy technologies. The United States should of their friends and neighbors. I commend selves to rehabilitation, slowly readapting and be on equal footing, if not leading this effort to these firefighters for their selfless service and assimilating into their new lives. Great strides remain competitive. overwhelming commitment to the Town of have been made to ensure that a lasting The recent vote in the U.S. House on the Hanover and the Sunset Bay area in par- peace endures in Bosnia and Herzegovina, American Clean Energy and Security Act was ticular. and I believe that through continued work and on whether to pursue these new strategies, or Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues determination, this will be achieved. hold on to the status quo. I supported the leg- join me in honoring the members, past and I ask my fellow colleagues to join me today islation because it is my belief that we cannot present, of the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire to remember the victims of this terrible mas- turn away from the opportunity to create new Company, No. 1, Inc. The dedication of these sacre and to resolve anew to work towards a jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign community volunteers has ensured that the stable and permanent peace in Bosnia and sources of energy. With offshore wind, fuel Town of Hanover will remain a safe and ro- Herzegovina. cells, and solar energy initiatives, Delaware is bust community. These brave men and f poised to lead such innovation and create new women have ensured the objective of their fire jobs in these important areas while protecting 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROOKS company, ‘‘The protection of life and property the tourism industry and our very own coast- CATSUP BOTTLE IN COLLINS- from fire and the promotion of social inter- line. We must live in the present but look to VILLE, IL course among its members.’’ the future, and focus on strengthening the f economy by driving advancements in industry HON. JOHN SHIMKUS and new business growth in Delaware. Such a EARMARK DECLARATION OF ILLINOIS market-driven solution, according to the Cen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter for American Progress, is estimated to HON. J. RANDY FORBES Friday, July 10, 2009 bring a net increase of about $460 million in investment revenue and 6,000 jobs to our OF VIRGINIA Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to mark the 60th anniversary of the landmark The real struggle I faced in whether to sup- Brooks Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, IL—widely Friday, July 10, 2009 port this legislation is the cost of implementing regarded as ‘‘The World’s Largest Catsup Bot- Mr. FORBES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to new energy policies and addressing green- tle.’’ the Republican Leadership standards on ear- house gas pollution. I worry about the esti- According to the landmark’s official website, marks, I am submitting the following informa- mates that utility costs for all of us may in- catsupbottle.com, The World’s Largest Catsup tion regarding earmarks I received as part of crease, but I also agonize about the cost of Bottle® stands proudly next to Illinois Route H.R. 3082, Military Construction and Veterans doing nothing. One estimate, done by M.J. 159, just south of downtown Collinsville. This Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010 Bradley & Associates, using the Energy Infor- unique 170-foot-tall water tower was built in Requesting Member: Congressman J. mation Agency, and EPA analysis, reflects 1949 by W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S. RANDY FORBES that the average monthly bill in Delaware Suppiger catsup bottling plant, bottlers of Bill Number: H.R. 3082 would increase by $3.00. To prevent increases Brooks Old Original Rich & Tangy catsup. Account: Military Construction In 1995, due to the efforts of the Catsup in energy costs, a portion of the allowances Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Fort Lee Bottle Preservation Group, this famous road- will flow directly back to low- and moderate-in- Address of Requesting Entity: 3901 A Ave- side attraction was saved from demolition and come families through tax credits, direct pay- nue, Fort Lee, VA, 23801 beautifully restored to its original appearance. ments, and electronic benefit payments. Description of Request: Provides Recognized the world over as an excellent Clearly, any rate hike is going to hurt and I $5,000,000 to fund a roundabout at Adams example of 20th century roadside Americana, continue to work to ensure that we have Avenue at the entrance to Fort Lee to alleviate the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle garners na- measures in place to mitigate the impact on all traffic congestion and improve vehicular and tional attention and attracts visitors and tour- income levels. Several colleagues and I pedestrian safety. ists every day. worked to include an amendment to expand f In August of 2002, ‘‘The World’s Largest the financial tax credit relief for middle-income families, but such an amendment was blocked COMMEMORATING THE 14TH ANNI- Catsup Bottle’’ was named to the National Register of Historic Places. from consideration. I plan to pursue this VERSARY OF THE SREBRENICA change in negotiations with the Senate. I also MASSACRE I would like to commend those who maintain this historic landmark and wish them contin- believe that so many new energy efficiency ued success. measures will simultaneously reduce our en- ergy usage and lower the cost of our utility HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON f OF TEXAS bills. Under this legislation, revenues will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMERICAN CLEAN ENERGY AND reinvested from the market back to con- SECURITY ACT OF 2009 sumers, energy research and development, Friday, July 10, 2009 and job-creation measures. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. SPEECH OF The legislation establishes a system where Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember the HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE greenhouse gas emissions are limited, and events that took place 14 years ago in OF DELAWARE where emissions allowances are auctioned by Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the EPA and bought or sold among polluters. July 11, 2009 marks the 14th anniversary of Delaware is already participating in a re- the Srebrenica Massacre in the eastern region Friday, June 26, 2009 gional cap-and-trade program called the Re- of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The acts of vio- Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, my priorities, gional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). This lence that took place resulted in the deaths of as I represent Delaware in the U.S. House of bill will return revenue to all states, and in fact,

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Leading experts differ on the eco- before serving as an Army Artillery Officer and The legislation also requires that 20 percent nomic impact that this legislation will have on in the dangerous position of a forward ob- of energy produced by electric utilities come each of us and I will remain closely engaged server during the Korean war. from renewable resources and energy savings in efforts to reduce any cost increase passed After returning home from the war, he mar- by 2020, still below Delaware’s own standard. through utility bills. This may not be a silver ried Miss Virginia Olive Doran in 1955 and A robust renewable electricity standard is the bullet for turning our economy around over- began working in the family business, DT most important policy tool we have to make night. However, I am confident that we must McCall and Sons, founded by his father and sure new energy projects utilize American- drive innovation, research and market-based still a vital business and significant employer made components manufactured by American strategies to strengthen our immediate eco- in Tennessee some 100 years later. workers, and I believe we should strive to nomic outlook and instill optimism for tomor- Mr. McCall has two fine children, Albert strengthen the national standard. row. McCall II and Menda Elizabeth McCall The coal resource of the U.S. is abundant f Holmes, and four grandchildren: Alex, Kate, and the bill creates new programs designed to Monica and Derek. He is a member of the promote carbon capture and sequestration, CONGRATULATING THE LADY First Baptist Church in Carthage and has been and sets new emissions standards for coal- FIGHTING IRISH OF HACKETT active in civic affairs for many years across fired power plants. This bill also supports mod- CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH Tennessee. His leadership has been crucial to ernizing of electricity infrastructure, including SCHOOL the success of our State, and I am humbly smart grid technologies. And, to aid the U.S. grateful to him for the many years of hard auto manufacturers, the bill aims to assist in HON. FRED UPTON work and sacrifice he has provided. the development of improved battery tech- OF MICHIGAN Madam Speaker, I congratulate Albert on a nology and plug-in electric vehicles. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Major technological advancements and tax life well-lived and ask my colleagues to join incentives are already positively influencing Friday, July 10, 2009 me in celebrating his past, present, and future the advancement of the wind, solar, fuel cell, Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today accomplishments. and biomass industries right here in Delaware. to congratulate the Lady Fighting Irish of f Green jobs, which could be those involved Hackett Catholic Central High School in Kala- EARMARK DECLARATION with electricity generated by wind, those that mazoo, Michigan on being named the 2009 produce energy-efficient goods and services Division 4 State Soccer Champions. This team like mass transit, or those that install energy- of young ladies, lead by Coach Tim Halloran HON. AARON SCHOCK conserving products like retrofitting buildings and assisted by Coaches Erin Moore, Alyssa OF ILLINOIS with thermal-pane windows, fuel cells, and Chludzinski and Trainer Cailee Servais, has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES solar—are key to the success of a new energy put in endless hours of hard work and dedica- Friday, July 10, 2009 economy. Much work has been done volun- tion to bring home the their third state cham- Mr. SCHOCK. Madam Speaker, in accord- tarily over the last several years to reduce pionship trophy since 2002. ance with the Republican adopted standards greenhouse gas emissions and I was glad to Winning a state championship is a memory on earmarks, I submit the below detailed ex- see that the bill takes steps to recognize these that will last a lifetime. It is a remarkable planation of the Illinois: Lincoln Capital Airport early, voluntary actions by industry leaders. achievement that few teams ever experience, In speaking with Governor Marken, we Relocate Base Entrance. and it is a legacy that will live with the 2009 Bill Number: H.R. 3082—Military Construc- agree that this legislation will strengthen our Lady Fighting Irish forever. This young team, domestic economy through innovative and tion and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, lead by captains Maddie Brennan, Julie Ross 2010. sustainable job creation. I have also heard and Stephanie Johnson, played a close game from leading Delaware businesses who be- Provisions/Account: Department of Justice, against the Madison Heights Bishop Foley COPS Law Enforcement Technology lieve in the opportunity of transforming to a Ventures and came out victorious beating the clean energy economy. Ion Power said: this Name and Address of Requesting Entity: Ventures 1–0. The entity to receive funding for this project is bill ‘‘will make a real difference for America, It is an honor to pay tribute to the entire Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (ANG), Illinois and my business.’’ Eclipse Solar has said: Lady Fighting Irish team: Rebecca Farrer, ‘‘. . . we also know that clean energy is a Capital Airport, Springfield, IL 62704. Kalani Bates, Sara Howard, Maria Escamillia, Description of Request: The funding would great way to make money; supporting solar Megan Putnam, Johanna Hamilton, Stephanie energy and other renewables will boost our be used to relocate the base entrance to in- Walley, Christina Pinon, Aleks Svikis, Maddie clude realignment of existing four lane airport economy and help create more jobs.’’ Dela- Brennan, Ana Villalobos, Emma Forster, Neil ware Technical and Community College of- entrance, two lane base entry road and recon- Locke, Claire Sorek, Stephanie Johnson, figure intersection with state highway to en- fered: ‘‘. . . the College is developing an Ap- Casey Lamp, Erin May, Mallory Busso, plied Energy Education Center that will con- sure the facility meets DoD security require- Maggie Wenzel, Ashleigh Reisterer and Julie ments. nect Delawareans to new ‘‘green’’ jobs by de- Ross. We are so proud of all of you. veloping Delaware’s green workforce and ena- On behalf of all the residents of southwest f bling citizens and businesses to reduce their Michigan, congratulations again to the Lady HONORING MR. THOMAS energy costs through increased energy effi- Fighting Irish, Coach Halloran and the entire TRADEWELL ciency, conservation, integration, and manage- greater Kalamazoo community—you are an in- ment.’’ Bluewater Wind wrote: ‘‘By taking bold, spiration to us all. It is Hackett Catholic Cen- concrete steps to address climate change and tral pride at its finest. Go Fighting Irish! HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. creating a new national Renewable Electricity OF WISCONSIN f Standard (RES), passage of the Waxman- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Markey bill will spur hundreds of thousands of HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY, MR. Friday, July 10, 2009 new jobs in America’s growing renewable en- ALBERT MCCALL, SR. ergy industry.’’ Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Madam Speaker, I The agriculture sector plays a vital role in HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN rise today to acknowledge one of my constitu- ents, Mr. Thomas Tradewell, who is slated to Delaware’s economy. I was pleased to support OF TENNESSEE become the newly elected National Com- U.S. House Agriculture Chairman PETERSON’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work to ensure that the interests of the agri- mander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of culture community were represented in the Friday, July 10, 2009 the United States. legislation, including that the U.S. Department Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. Tradewell will soon begin working in this of Agriculture will be in charge of working with today to ask my colleagues to join me in hon- prestigious position of leadership. His honor- farmers on the portion of the offset program oring the 80th birthday of one of Tennessee’s able service to our country, along with his nu- that involves generating offset credits from finest citizens, Mr. Albert McCall, Sr., of merous awards recognizing his service exem- U.S. farms and forests. Carthage, Tennessee. plifies his outstanding commitment to ensuring Complex and detailed proposals must al- Born and raised in Smith County, Ten- America’s freedom. I join many other Ameri- ways be weighed thoughtfully and carefully. nessee, Mr. McCall earned two degrees—a cans in expressing my deep appreciation for

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Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- Born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Charles $8,967,000. leagues to join me today in recognizing Mr. has been an integral part of the Northwest The current facility has exceeded its useful Tradewell for his notable career achievements, Florida community ever since. He graduated life with several irreparable leaks. The unit is his exemplary leadership, and his dedication from Walton High School and went on to play devoting considerable time in overcoming to our country. baseball at Auburn University. After a brief these obstacles to meet its current require- ments for training, planning and storage of f stint in professional baseball with the Mil- waukee Braves, Charles earned his Bachelor weapons and information technology. HONORING THE STUDENTS OF OUR of Civil Engineering from Auburn in 1960. He f LADY OF LOURDES ACADEMY began his career as a professional engineer, HONORING COLONEL DARRELL E. where he served in a variety of capacities over ADAMS HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN the years. His professional history includes OF FLORIDA working as City Engineer for the City of Pen- HON. JOHN S. TANNER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sacola, Maintenance Engineer of the Florida OF TENNESSEE Department of Transportation, and Staff Direc- Friday, July 10, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tor of the Florida Senate Transportation Com- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I mittee. As President of CarlanKillam Con- Friday, July 10, 2009 would like to take this opportunity to recognize sulting Group, Charles grew the firm to be- Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today the students from Our Lady of Lourdes Acad- come one of the largest engineering firms in to recognize and pay tribute to Colonel Darrell emy on their honorable mention in the 2009 Northwest Florida. After being acquired by E. Adams, for 27 years of exceptional service ‘‘We the People: The Citizen and the Constitu- Hatch Mott MacDonald in 2001, Charles re- and dedication to the United States Air Force. tion’’ program held in Washington, DC. mained at his firm until his retirement. He will be retiring from active duty on Sep- I would like to give a special mention to the Although widely known for his commercial tember 30, 2009. students who participated in the competition: ventures, Charles’ business success pales in In his most recent assignment, he served as Michelle Azzi, Daniela Chediak, Kina de Cor- comparison to his outstanding service to the the Chief of the Strategy and Assessments Di- doba, Brianna Donnet, Tiffany Fan, Bertila local community. He has served as Treasurer vision, Secretary of the Air Force, Directorate Fernandez Gabrielle Fernandez, Miranda Gar- of the University of West Florida Foundation, of Public Affairs. cia, Victoria Garcia, Maria Gonzalez, Rebecca President of the Pensacola Junior College Colonel Adams grew up in McIntosh, Ala- Hubert, Kristina Jacomino, Julia Longoria, Isa- Foundation, and Chairman of the Administra- bama. He entered the Air Force in 1982 as a belle Martinez, Victoria Moreno, Katerina Ona, tive Board of the First United Methodist distinguished graduate of the Reserve Offi- Elizabeth Rasco, Natalie San Juan, and Kelly Church. Charles has actively promoted the en- cers’ Training Corps at Alabama State Univer- Scott. gineering profession by working as President sity. Following undergraduate missile training, I would also like to congratulate their teach- of the Florida Engineering Society and the his operational assignments included duties as er Rosie Heffernan for her tireless efforts on Professional Surveyors of Florida. The Florida a Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Mis- behalf of the students. Her students’ success Institute of Consulting Engineers recognized sile crew commander at Grand Forks Air is a testament to her selfless dedication. this dedication to his field and awarded him Force Base, North Dakota and Ground Launched Cruise Missile crew commander at I pray for the utmost success on all of the with the Governor A.W. Gilchrist Award for Florennes Air Base, Belgium, during the pe- future endeavors of these excellent young Outstanding Service to the Engineering Pro- women and expect to hear more great accom- riod of the Cold War. fession and Community. In one of Charles’ Colonel Adams has served in a variety of plishments from every one of them. most remarkable service achievements, he f staff and leadership positions both stateside has attained 20 years of perfect attendance at and overseas. He has been a training officer, PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Pensacola Five Flags Rotary Club. protocol officer, command and control officer The list of Mr. Carlan’s accomplishments ex- at the wing and Headquarters level. Most no- HON. DARRELL E. ISSA tends far beyond what is noted here, but they tably, he was the on-duty Senior Controller at all highlight his devotion to improving the lives Headquarters Fifteenth Air Force when Presi- OF CALIFORNIA of those around him and to bettering his com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent George H.W. Bush directed the nuclear munity through service. stand-down for B–52 bombers, tanker aircraft, Friday, July 10, 2009 Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United and missiles in promoting peace and stability Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, on Wednesday, States Congress, I am privileged to honor between the United States and the Soviet July 8, 2009, the House voted on final pas- Charles Carlan for his lifetime of service to Union. He has been a squadron commander, sage of H.R. 2965, the ‘‘Enhancing Small Northwest Florida. My wife Vicki and I wish all deputy group commander; he has two assign- Business Research and Innovation Act of the best for Charles and his wife, Carol, as ments as a congressional liaison officer. 2009,’’ rollcall No. 486. they embark on this latest journey in their Prior to his current assignment, Colonel My vote was recorded as ‘‘no’’ but in keep- lives. Adams served as the Chief of the Congres- ing with my past votes on the Small Business f sional Inquiries Division, Office of Legislative Research and Innovation Act, my vote should EARMARK DECLARATION Liaison. He managed on behalf of the Depart- have been a ‘‘yes.’’ The Small Business Inno- ment of the Air Force, all constituent inquiries vation Research Program and the Small Busi- from the White House, Office of the Vice HON. JACK KINGSTON President, Members of Congress and state ness Technology Transfer Program are critical OF GEORGIA and local governments. He also managed the to increasing small business research and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project development capabilities, and I strong- Air Force Legislative Fellowship program ly support their continued funding. Friday, July 10, 2009 where selected Air Force officers served as f Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, pursuant Congressional Fellows on Capitol Hill. to the Republican Leadership standards on Over the past 4 years Colonel Adams es- IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES H. earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- corted many Members of Congress on Con- CARLAN UPON HIS RETIREMENT mation regarding earmarks I received as part gressional Delegations, in furtherance of their of H.R. 3082, the Military Construction and oversight responsibilities. He assisted me and HON. JEFF MILLER Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Members of the U.S. House delegation to the OF FLORIDA Year 2010. NATO Parliamentary Assembly on multiple IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Request information: Representative JACK trips to Europe including Russia, Africa, and KINGSTON Afghanistan. The logistics of such trips are Friday, July 10, 2009 H.R. 3082 often complicated and require lengthy and de- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I Department of Defense, Army National tailed preparation. He always upheld the high- rise today to recognize Charles Carlan, a Guard Account est standards of professional conduct and his

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Paving, Walks, Curbs And Gutters LS— munity classrooms, administrative space, gath- I ask my Colleagues to join me in express- (250) ering areas, information systems, fire protec- ing our sincere thanks to Darrell, his wife Lisa, Storm Drainage LS—(100) tion and alarm systems, Intrusion Detection their daughter Regis, and their two sons Kalon Site Imp(600) Demo() LS—(600) System (IDS) installation, and Energy Moni- and Jared, for their unwavering support of our Information Systems LS—(112) toring Control Systems (EMCS) connection, country and the freedom we hold so dear. We Antiterrorism Measures LS—(48) and Sustainable Design and Development congratulate Colonel Adams on the completion ESTIMATED CONTRACT COST 9,459 (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 of an exemplary active-duty career and wish CONTINGENCY PERCENT (5.00%) 473 (EPAct05) features. Supporting facilities in- him well in the next phase of his life. SUBTOTAL 9,932 clude site development, utilities and connec- f SUPERVISION, INSPECTION & OVER- tions, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs HEAD (5.70%) 566 and gutters, storm drainage, information sys- EARMARK DECLARATION DESIGN/BUILD—DESIGN COST (4.0000%) tems, landscaping and signage. Heating pro- 397 vided by self contained natural gas systems. HON. JOHN R. CARTER TOTAL REQUEST 10,895 Measures are in accordance with the Depart- OF TEXAS TOTAL REQUEST (ROUNDED) 10,800 ment of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Repub- for Buildings standards provided. Building and lican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am Friday, July 10, 2009 furnishings related interior design services are submitting the following information regarding required. Access for individuals with disabil- Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to earmarks I received as part of the Agriculture, ities will be provided. the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Rural Development, Food and Drug Adminis- Benefit to Taxpayers: This project is re- marks, I am submitting the following informa- tration, and Related Agencies Appropriations quired to create a Religious and Family Readi- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Act, 2010. ness Campus on Fort Hood. This endeavor the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- Project Name: Range Revegetation for Fort needs consolidated facilities to support reli- cal Year 2010. Hood, Texas gious ceremonies, on-site childcare, coun- Project Name: Family Life Center Account: Natural Resources Conservation seling services, adult and child religious edu- Account: Military Construction—Army Service—Conservation Operations cation, family readiness groups, and memorial Project Recipient and Address: Fort Hood, Project Recipient and Address: Texas services. All other chapel facilities on Fort TX U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood, Bldg. AgriLife Research & Extension, Texas A&M Hood lack proximity to housing and community 1001, Rm W321, Fort Hood, TX, 75544 University, 1500 Research Parkway, Suite support areas. Fort Hood’s Chapels provides Amount Provided: $8,500,000 255, 2259 TAMU insufficient space for reception, counseling, Project Description: Construct a large stand- Amount Provided: $333,000 and storage of materials. ard design Chapel Family Life Center that in- Project Description: The Range Revegeta- Spending Plan: cludes an activity center with kitchen, gym- tion Pilot Project at Fort Hood, Texas, focuses PRIMARY FACILITY 7,549 nasium, religious education and military com- on maintaining the quality of soldier training Family Life Center SF 17,000 250.00 munity classrooms, administrative space, gath- areas on the base. The project demonstrates (4,250) ering areas, information systems, fire protec- the use of soil amendments, soils and vegeta- Family Life Center—Activity Center SF tion and alarm systems, Intrusion Detection tion management, seeding, and erosion con- 10,000 250.00 (2,500) System (IDS) installation, and Energy Moni- trol structures to reduce erosion impacting Special Foundations LS—(324) toring Control Systems (EMCS) connection, training on maneuver areas. Research results EMCS Connection LS—(25) and Sustainable Design and Development document practice impacts on vegetation and SDD and EPAct05 LS—(135) (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 water quality. In addition, the project is utilizing Total from Continuation page(s) (315) (EPAct05) features. Supporting facilities in- composted dairy manure from the North SUPPORTING FACILITIES 1,910 clude site development, utilities and connec- Bosque River watershed aiding the regions’ Electric Service LS—(450) tions, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs efforts to meet total maximum daily load re- Water, Sewer, Gas LS—(350) and gutters, storm drainage, information sys- quirements for nutrients. Paving, Walks, Curbs And Gutters LS— tems, landscaping and signage. Heating pro- Benefit to Taxpayers: Primary benefits of (250) vided by self contained natural gas systems. the program focus on increasing the training Storm Drainage LS—(100) Measures are in accordance with the Depart- capacity of Fort Hood maneuver training lands Site Imp(600) Demo() LS—(600) ment of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism and insuring relevant military training land- Information Systems LS—(112) for Buildings standards provided. Building and scapes for Fort Hood personnel. Beyond these Antiterrorism Measures LS—(48) furnishings related interior design services are benefits, the program focuses on restoration of ESTIMATED CONTRACT COST 9,459 required. Access for individuals with disabil- disturbed rangelands and increasing the sus- CONTINGENCY PERCENT (5.00%) 473 ities will be provided. tainability of the training areas in an effort to SUBTOTAL 9,932 Benefit to Taxpayers: This project is re- minimize off-site environmental concerns such SUPERVISION, INSPECTION & OVER- quired to create a Religious and Family Readi- as sedimentation of Belton Lake and other HEAD (5.70%) 566 ness Campus on Fort Hood. This endeavor water bodies. DESIGN/BUILD—DESIGN COST (4.0000%) needs consolidated facilities to support reli- Spending Plan: 397 gious ceremonies, on-site childcare, coun- The total cost for this research is $525,000, TOTAL REQUEST 10,895 seling services, adult and child religious edu- with 50% to support salary and benefits of re- TOTAL REQUEST (ROUNDED) 10,800 cation, family readiness groups, and memorial searchers, 30% for purchasing supplies and f services. All other chapel facilities on Fort materials for research efforts, 5% for travel Hood lack proximity to housing and community and the remaining 15% for other costs. HONORING THE LEGACY OF support areas. Fort Hood’s Chapels provides Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Repub- JIMMIE CANNON insufficient space for reception, counseling, lican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am SPEECH OF and storage of materials. submitting the following information regarding Spending Plan: earmarks I received as part of the Military HON. BOB FILNER PRIMARY FACILITY 7,549 Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related OF CALIFORNIA Family Life Center SF 17,000 250.00 Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (4,250) Project Name: Family Life Center Family Life Center—Activity Center SF Account: Military Construction—Army Wednesday, July 8, 2009 10,000 250.00 (2,500) Project Recipient and Address: Fort Hood, Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, Jimmie Can- Special Foundations LS—(324) TX U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood, Bldg. non, 80, an Imperial Valley legend, passed EMCS Connection LS—(25) 1001, Rm W321, Fort Hood, TX, 75544 away on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at El SDD and EPAct05 LS—(135) Amount Provided: $8,500,000 Centro Regional Medical Center. Jimmie Can- Total from Continuation page(s) (315) Project Description: Construct a large stand- non had a profound effect on the musical cul- SUPPORTING FACILITIES 1,910 ard design Chapel Family Life Center that in- ture of the Imperial Valley and his students; he

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:46 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10JY8.014 E10JYPT1 jbell on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with REMARKS July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1721 brought and nurtured music and jazz in the re- In November 2007, Reina was appointed A possible hijacking plot was in the works, gion for five generations. He will be remem- President of the Guam Chamber of Com- involving five-man teams that might try to bered as a truly great and inspirational teacher merce. As the Chamber’s President and Chief seize planes and fly them into government, military or economic targets. whose lasting effect will be felt for many years Executive Officer, Reina led and promoted the Robert MacLean of Ladera Ranch had been to come. Chamber’s programs. Before assuming the working as a federal air marshal since short- After fulfilling his military obligation in the Presidency, Reina worked with the Chamber ly after 9/11. So it struck him as particularly Army, Cannon graduated from Philander since 1991 as an assistant to the President. In bizarre when—just three days later—a text Smith College, in Little Rock, Arkansas. While that capacity Reina supervised Chamber staff, message popped up on his government-issued studying music, he was also a member of the and managed all aspects of Chamber’s com- mobile phone: football and track teams. Following his gradua- munity relations, special events and publica- Overnight missions involving federal air tion, he began teaching music at Jones High tions. An energetic and focused professional, marshals will be cancelled from late July through early August. School in North Little Rock, where we met and Reina staffed the Chamber’s Committees on What? No overnights? That meant no air married his wife of 50 years, Maxine Sutton. the Armed Forces, Maritime Affairs, Small marshals on long-distance flights. To save They moved to Mahaska, Kansas in 1959, Business, Tourism, and Retail-Wholesale Mer- money on hotel rooms, MacLean would come where he taught general music from kinder- chants. Reina also served as the Chamber to understand. garten to 12th grades. chief administrative officer where she was en- This, thought MacLean, was crazy. The 9/11 In 1964, the family moved to El Centro, trusted by the Board of Directors with man- hijackers targeted long-distance flights be- where he taught elementary and junior high aging the Chamber’s organizational structure, cause they hauled the most fuel and could do music. In 1966, he became the band director with the effective execution of its policies and the most damage. Pulling air marshals from such flights, precisely when there was warn- of The Great Spartan Band at Central Union procedures, the maintenance of its member- ing of a possible attack, was gross mis- High School, where he distinguished himself ship and the organization’s long range plan- management—and a ‘‘specific threat to pub- as a teacher and band director for 30 years. ning. lic safety that could lead to catastrophic loss Bands from Central High received many Reina graduated from the University of of life,’’ he’d say later in court papers. awards and honors from the Orange Coast Guam where she majored in Finance and Ec- So MacLean took his concerns to his su- College Jazz Festivals, El Centro Navy Base onomics and East Asian Studies with an em- pervisor and other officials. Jazz Festival, Southwestern College Jazz Fes- phasis on Japan. While at UOG she also pur- He didn’t get far. tival, Imperial Valley College Jazz Festival, sued a minor in Management. The govern- TOP SECRET? USC Concert of the Bands, UCLA Band Fes- ment of Japan awarded Reina a Japanese That text message, MacLean would later tival, Holiday Bowl Music Festivals, Columbus Government Scholarship as a research stu- argue, wasn’t marked as sensitive informa- Day Parade, Mother Goose Parade, and the dent at Hiroshima University’s Intensive Japa- tion. It arrived on his mobile phone, not on Disneyland Parades and concerts in 1975, nese Language Course. She also studied at his secure PDA. And so, on July 29, 2003, MacLean disclosed 1976, 1977, and 1987. Kagawa University. the message to—gasp!—a member of the The Great Spartan Band traveled exten- In addition to her duties as Chamber Presi- press. NBC. sively beginning in 1972 with a trip to Mexico dent, Reina is a member of the American Fallout was fast and furious. Lawmakers City, where they were honored by the Presi- Chambers of Commerce Executives (ACCE), decried the idea as foolish; Sen. Barbara dent of Mexico. The band traveled four times the Asia Pacific Council of American Cham- Boxer offered to send the Transportation Se- to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and twice bers of Commerce (APCAC) and the Civilian curity Administration a list of hotels near to Hawaii. The bands last trip before his retire- Advisory Council at Andersen Air Force Base. San Francisco International Airport where ment in 1996, was to Disneyworld in Florida Reina’s spirit of community extends to her rooms cost less than $100 a night. Officials said they had made no final decisions yet; (1995), where they participated in the Magic home village of Mangilao and the parish of Santa Teresita Catholic Church. An accom- and overnight missions continued, as per Kingdom Easter Parade. Throughout the usual, on the full schedule of cross-country years, the band performed for numerous local plished pianist, Reina, and her husband, and international flights. David, a professional guitarist, shared their events. ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL? He received the Teacher of the Year Award love of music as the leaders of their church choir. Born on November 24, 1963, to Not quite. in 1988, which led to the Imperial Valley Arts Nearly three years later—in April 2006— Council sponsorship of Valley Jazz; a non- Reynaldo Arce and Consolacion San Nicolas MacLean was fired from his job as a federal profit big band that sponsors scholarships and Mendiola, and married to David P. Leddy on air marshal. Grounds for dismissal: dis- provides local musicians with performance op- May 31, 1986, Reina left us at the young age closing sensitive information to the media. portunities. of 45 but leaves behind a legacy that will live The message didn’t need to be marked He is survived by his wife, Maxine; two for many years to come. ‘‘sensitive,’’ the government argued; all de- sons, Derek (Jenee), of La Mesa, and Mike of My condolences, sympathies and prayers tails regarding the deployment, number and operations of federal air marshals were pro- El Centro; one daughter, Janine of El Centro: go out to her family and loved ones and to all who knew her and were touched by her joy- tected information. three grandchildren, Breanne, Carley, and ‘‘Your unauthorized media appearance and Brenna of San Diego; two nephews, Hardy ous spirit and never-ending smile. unauthorized release of SSI (sensitive secu- Thrower Jr. (Susan), of Sparks, Nevada, and f rity) information to the media raise serious Eric Thrower, (Sandra), of San Diego. DID FIRED OC AIR MARSHAL EN- doubts about your judgment and trust- Funeral services were held on Sunday, May worthiness,’’ says MacLean’s dismissal no- DANGER FLYING PUBLIC OR tice, signed by Frank Donzanti, special agent 31st, at the Southwest High School Center for PROTECT IT? the Performing Arts where hundreds of in charge with the Transportation Security Administration. friends, former students and fellow musicians ‘‘Moreover, the disclosure of this SSI had gathered to honor his life and lasting legacy HON. KEN CALVERT OF CALIFORNIA the potential to reveal vulnerabilities in the which became synonymous with jazz. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aviation security system, and as such, was f extremely dangerous to the public we serve. Friday, July 10, 2009 As such, I find little chance for your reha- HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today bilitation as a FAM (federal air marshal). OF REINA ARCE LEDDY to discuss the article titled ‘‘Did Fired OC Air Based on the egregiousness of your actions I Marshal Endanger Flying Public, or Protect have lost confidence in your ability to per- form and find that removal from Federal em- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO It?’’ The article was posted online on May 8, ployment for your unauthorized disclosure of OF GUAM 2009 and I believe my colleagues in Congress SSI is necessary to promote the effectiveness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will benefit from the article and the topic of of the FAM Service,’’ the letter says. Friday, July 10, 2009 whistleblower protection. LEGAL LABYRINTH DID FIRED OC AIR MARSHAL ENDANGER So was MacLean endangering the public Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise FLYING PUBLIC, OR PROTECT IT? today to honor Reina Arce Leddy, President of safety by revealing the message? Or was he (By Teri Sforza) protecting it? the Guam Chamber of Commerce, for her On July 26, 2003, the Department of Home- Is he a villain, or a hero? dedication and service to our community. land Security issued an alert to all U.S. air- MacLean argues that he should be pro- Reina passed away on Thursday morning, lines, airport security managers and federal tected as a federal whistleblower, and filed a July 2, 2009, on Guam. air marshals: whistleblower suit against the government.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:46 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10JY8.016 E10JYPT1 jbell on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with REMARKS E1722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 10, 2009 Many machinations have followed, in that On behalf of all residents of southwest According to recent surveys, roughly 33 mil- tortured, slow, legal sort of way. ‘‘I want to Michigan, congratulations again to the Portage lion Americans went fishing last year and 56 get back to federal law enforcement,’’ said Northern Forensic Team, Coach Laurel million went hiking. Through healthy outdoor MacLean, 39, who says he has applied at a dozen local police departments, but remains Scheidt and the entire Portage Community— activities like bird watching, ice climbing, hik- jobless. ‘‘I want to go back to serving as if I you are an inspiration to us all. Go Huskies! ing, and bass fishing, outdoor recreation con- had never blown the whistle before.’’ f tributes $730 billion and 6.5 million jobs to the MacLean was a Border Patrol agent in San U.S. economy. Clemente for six years, and a federal air mar- EARMARK DECLARATION Unfortunately, recreational performance out- shal for four years. He has a wife and two erwear—jackets and pants used for skiing and daughters, 5 and 7. They’ve moved in with HON. MARY FALLIN snowboarding, mountaineering, hunting, fish- his parents. These days he spends time OF OKLAHOMA ing and dozens of other outdoor activities—is tracking the fits and starts of whistleblower- protection legislation that seems to come up IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assessed some of the highest duty rates ap- plied to any products imported into the United every year, and die every year. Friday, July 10, 2009 THIS TIME, MORE HOPE States. While the average duty on imports is Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to less than 2 percent, the rates on recreational Last week, a letter signed by seven con- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- gressmen and women went to President performance outerwear average 17 percent, Obama, urging him to swift action on the marks, I am submitting the following informa- with some as high as 28 percent. issue of whistleblower protection for federal tion regarding the earmark I received as part These disproportionately high tariffs were employees, of ‘‘H.R. 3082—Military Construction and Vet- originally implemented to protect U.S. manu- ‘‘Whistleblowers are our nation’s best re- erans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010.’’ facturers from foreign competition, but now no source against fraud and abuse of the public Title of Project: T–9 Noise Suppressor Sup- longer serve that purpose. Instead, they stifle trust,’’ the letter says. ‘‘Legal victories for port innovation and raise costs throughout our employees who have been retaliated against Amount of Project: $5,100,000 economy. In a recent report, the U.S. Inter- for blowing the whistle are almost non- Account: Air Force, Military Construction existent. We encourage you to support con- national Trade Commission recently found that gressional efforts to reform the inadequate Project Recipient: Tinker Air Force Base there was no commercially viable production system of whistleblower protections, such as 3001 Staff Drive, Tinker AFB, OK 73145 of recreational performance outerwear in the H.R. 1507. . . . In addition to these forward- At my request, $5,100,000 was included in United States. looking reforms, we encourage you to take H.R. 3082, the Military Construction and Vet- To better reflect this economic reality, the action to restore the careers of employees erans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010, to fund U.S. OUTDOOR Act will establish new tariff who were wrongly terminated or the construction of foundations and supporting classifications for these products and will marginalized by previous administrations facilities for two T–9 noise suppression sys- after blowing the whistle.’’ eliminate the disproportionately high tariffs as- And other lawmakers are getting on board tems at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. This project sessed on them. as well. There have been meetings at the would consist of the construction of reinforced The legislation will also establish the Sus- White House. MacLean’s documents live on concrete footings and slabs capable of sup- tainable Textile and Apparel Research (STAR) the Project on Government Oversight’s web porting T–9 style engine testing facilities, a Fund. Access to STAR Fund grants will be site. He has his own page on Wikipedia. Offi- 20,000 gallon jet engine fuel storage and de- made available to certain non-profit organiza- cials did not rush to get back to us to discuss livery system, utilities, access driveways, and tions through a competitive process, with the his case; but he has made appearances on a small office/restroom/break facility. Current overarching purpose of advancing U.S. com- many news programs and is not shy about engine test facilities are aging and unable to pressing the righteousness of his position. petitiveness in lean manufacturing tech- He hopes for a resolution soon. support the current test mission. nologies and supply chain analysis. The STAR With the completion of the new Tinker Aero- f Fund will ultimately help the global textile and space Complex (TAC) and the transfer of en- apparel industry in minimizing energy and CONGRATULATING PORTAGE gine maintenance to this facility, construction water use, reducing waste and carbon emis- NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL FOREN- of these test cells near the TAC will allow con- sions and incorporating sustainable practices SIC TEAM tiguous support of military jet engine repair, into a product’s entire life cycle. decrease maintenance downtime, and associ- Through these mechanisms, this legislation HON. FRED UPTON ated cost. This will allow the 76th Maintenance will support the outdoor industry, consumers of OF MICHIGAN Wing and the 76th Propulsion Maintenance outdoor products, and environmental practices IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Group the capabilities to meet its mission of throughout the textile industry supply chain. I delivering engines on time and on cost and look forward to working with my colleagues to Friday, July 10, 2009 position Tinker AFB for increased mission ca- pass this important legislation. Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today pabilities in the future. f to congratulate the Portage Northern High f School Forensic Team on its eighth consecu- DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOREIGN tive state championship at the Michigan Inter- INTRODUCING THE UNITED OPERATIONS, AND RELATED scholastic Forensic Association state finals. STATES OPTIMAL USE OF TRADE PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS Portage Northern’s forensic program, led by TO DEVELOP OUTERWEAR AND ACT, 2010 Coach Laurel Scheidt, has a rich 44 year his- OUTDOOR RECREATION tory with 11 state titles to its name. The team SPEECH OF had a successful 2009 season with first-place HON. EARL BLUMENAUER HON. ADAM SMITH finishes at every invitational and an excellent OF OREGON OF WASHINGTON performance at both the district and regional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES competitions. At this year’s state competition over 80 schools and 800 students participated. Friday, July 10, 2009 Thursday, July 9, 2009 The Northern team dominated the Class A di- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, more Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, vision, qualifying the maximum 28 entries to than 75 percent of Americans participate in I rise in support of the Fiscal Year 2010 State the tournament with 45 students. Northern col- active outdoor recreation each year, experi- and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill. I’d lected a record 1,066 sweepstake points de- encing America’s wild lands and outdoor like to thank Chairwoman LOWEY and Ranking feating second place finisher Birmingham spaces in ways large and small. In recognition Member GRANGER for their hard work on this Seaholm High School by over 330 points. of this group, I am introducing the ‘‘United bill and take a moment to explain the need for It is an honor to congratulate the entire States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Out- this important piece of legislation. 2009 Portage Northern Forensic Team and erwear and Outdoor Recreation Act’’ or the This bill improves America’s leadership in pay special tribute to first-place finishers An- ‘‘U.S. OUTDOOR Act’’. This legislation will re- the fight against global poverty and disease. drew Beckner, Spencer Dudd, John Kramer, duce the high tariffs on outdoor apparel and As Congress continues to debate the efficacy Kasey McSoley, Brennan Mange, Bryce will invest in research to shrink the environ- of our foreign aid against the backdrop of a Maurer, Nich Mueller, Nathan Novaria, Brady mental footprint of the American textile indus- post–9/11 world, many Americans do not O’Brien, Caitlin Utt, Allyson Williams and try while increasing its international competi- make the connection between national secu- Amanda Willoughby. tiveness. rity and development.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:46 Jul 11, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10JY8.019 E10JYPT1 jbell on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with REMARKS July 10, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1723 It’s more than just a moral problem that bil- try. I witnessed the urgent need for this fund- THE CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT lions of people around the world are struggling ing first hand when I visited the DRC earlier to survive. It is also in our security interest as this spring. This bill includes funding for ad- HON. NORMAN D. DICKS a nation. Populations that struggle in extreme dressing gender-based violence and I would OF WASHINGTON poverty are more likely to become mired in de- hope that priority is given to the areas in con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES flict and post-conflict such as the DRC which stabilizing conflicts, or worse, become havens Friday, July 10, 2009 or recruiting grounds for terrorist organiza- are afflicted most by these dehumanizing acts. tions. Taking action to help lift people out of Too often in these areas acts of rape and sex- Mr. DICKS. Madam Speaker, as the chair- poverty and addressing the critical issues that ual abuse are, unfortunately, common events. man of the Interior and Environment Appro- go hand-in-hand with poverty will help prevent Gender-based violence is a major public priations Subcommittee and someone who threats to U.S. security, and will also help cre- health and human rights problem throughout shares the concern of many in this House ate goodwill toward the U.S. in places where the world and it is most apparent in the DRC. about the need to protect and restore threat- it is desperately needed. There, a devastatingly high percentage of girls ened and endangered species, I wish to bring The United States sits near the bottom of are reported to have been raped. Yet, this is to the attention of my colleagues a report re- government aid donations by country wealth, only a fraction of the actual number as most cently released by NOAA’s National Marine donating just 0.18% of our national income. cases are unreported. Fisheries Service on the effects of the long- Now is the time to bolster our funding and de- Again, I thank Chairwoman LOWEY and term operation of California’s Central Valley velopment efforts to developing countries. The Ranking Member GRANGER for their work on Project and State Water Project. current economic climate is seriously impact- this legislation and urge my colleagues to sup- The Central Valley Project is a Federal Bu- ing developing countries and they are in dire port its passage. This bill would advance our reau of Reclamation water project which sup- need of our assistance. According to the Or- ability to combat global poverty and is critical plies irrigation and municipal water to inland to our country’s ability to address today’s ganization for Economic Co-operation and De- California from the Sacramento-San Joaquin threats. velopment, world trade is in the largest decline River Delta. The Sacramento River, along with since 1929, and commodity prices, particularly f the American River, was once among the top for exports from developing countries, are fall- CONGRATULATING MICHAEL SUL- salmon spawning rivers on the West Coast, ing. LIVAN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS behind only the Columbia and Snake Rivers. I am pleased to see that this legislation con- RETIREMENT The Sacramento was the only river in the tains $13.4 billion for national security, West with four salmon runs, with returning fish counterterrorism and counternarcotics pro- HON. JO BONNER numbered in the millions. Now one run is grams, including significant funding for Af- gone, and two are endangered, and the fourth OF ALABAMA could be listed soon. The scientists concluded ghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq. Yet, the funding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES focus in recent years on defense, while vital in in this most recent biological opinion that with- our fight against extremism, has left behind Friday, July 10, 2009 out wild salmon from the Sacramento and the other D’s—diplomacy and development. Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with American Rivers, the killer whales known so- This bill helps remedy that by reforming and great pride and pleasure that I rise to honor well throughout the Puget Sound would likely rebuilding America’s diplomatic and develop- the distinguished career of Michael Sullivan on face extinction. ment capacity. While it does not meet the full the occasion of his retirement as executive di- These findings only stress the interconnect- request by the President, the bill provides rector of the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science edness of our biosphere and the need to find funding to hire 1,000 new State Department Center after 11 years of service. a balance between the demands of irrigation personnel and 300 new USAID personnel. Mike served as a consultant for the Gulf and agriculture with those required by the spe- Unfortunately, U.S. efforts remain insuffi- Coast Exploreum for eight years before be- cies that once thrived in these rivers. In Wash- cient to counter violent extremist narratives coming its executive director in 1998. He and ington State, we have worked very hard to find around the world. Terrorist groups aggres- his wife, Eleanor Kulin, worked together plan- compromises between agriculture, power gen- sively push their narrative through new and ning and marketing the museum’s major eration, and salmon restoration. While there is traditional media. I was pleased to see in- events. still work to be done, we have made great In 1998, Mike oversaw the museum’s relo- creased funding for public diplomacy programs strides in implementing a mark selective fish- cation to its high-tech home at Government in the FY2010 bill. The increase would support ery, one of the best tools for restoring wild and Water Streets. Throughout his career, at least 20 new public diplomacy positions. Im- salmon runs. Mike brought 28 traveling exhibitions and 46 portantly, the funding also continues impera- I look forward to working with my colleagues large-format films to the J.L. Bedsole IMAX in California, Oregon, and Washington, in es- tive programs which include the counterter- Theater. The Exploreum was also named Ala- rorism communication center, and the digital tablishing a comprehensive plan to ensure the bama’s Attraction of the Year in 2008 during recovery and survival of our legendary wild outreach team focused on engaging Arabic the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The language websites to impart accurate informa- salmon and killer whales. Exploreum was the most visited attraction in In closing, Madam Speaker, I am submitting tion and counter misinformation about the south Alabama and the seventh most visited United States. Strategic communication and for the record an article recently published by in the state. McClatchy Newspapers, which provides an ex- public diplomacy should be at the front-and- Under Mike’s leadership, the Exploreum has center as we work to roll back al-Qaeda’s and cellent overview of the biological opinion, the brought one ‘‘blockbuster’’ exhibit after another history of wild salmon in California, and the re- other violent extremists’ influence among dis- to Mobile—bringing hundreds of thousands of affected populations. cent decline of the killer whales. visitors and millions of dollars to the local [From McClatchy Newspapers, July 5, 2009] I would be remiss not to mention funding for economy. In 2005, ‘‘The Dead Sea Scrolls’’ at- CALIFORNIA WATER PLAN AIMS TO SAVE the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) tracted 205,661 visitors to Mobile and an esti- which was increased over the current level. I PUGET SOUND ORCAS mated $13.4 million to the local economy—in (By Les Blumenthal) am disappointed, however, that the allocation just 109 days. WASHINGTON.—A plan to restore salmon was less than the President’s request. As the In recognition of his many remarkable ac- bill progresses I would urge continued support runs on California’s Sacramento River also complishments, Mobile Mayor Sam Jones de- could help revive killer whale populations for global poverty reduction by funding the clared ‘‘W. Michael Sullivan Day’’ earlier this 700 miles to the north in Puget Sound, as MCA at no less than the $1.4 billion allocated year. The J.L. Bedsole IMAX Dome Theater federal scientists struggle to protect endan- in this legislation. The Millennium Challenge lobby was named in Mike’s honor by the gered species in a complex ecosystem that Corporation’s (MCC’s) model of combating Exploreum board of trustees. stretches along the Pacific coast from Cali- global poverty through initiatives that remove Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join fornia to Alaska. barriers to economic growth has not only been me in recognizing a dedicated leader and Without wild salmon from the Sacramento hailed as innovative, it has provided an effec- friend to many throughout the Gulf Coast. On and American rivers as part of their diet, the tive complement to existing development aid killer whales might face extinction, sci- behalf of all those who have benefited from entists concluded in a biological opinion streams. the Gulf Coast Exploreum, permit me to ex- that could result in even more severe water The bill also provides $156 million for health tend thanks for enriching the lives of so many. restrictions for farmers in the drought- and development assistance in the Democratic On behalf of a grateful community, I wish stricken, 400–mile-long Central Valley of Republic of Congo (DRC) and prioritizes Mike and Eleanor the best of luck in all of their California. The valley is the nation’s most peacekeeping operations funding for the coun- future endeavors. productive farm region.

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These out- fornia, but environmentalists said it rep- ‘‘Healthy wild salmon populations are im- standing women were on a mission all season resented a welcome departure by the Obama portant to the long-term maintenance of administration from its predecessor in deal- prey populations available to southern resi- long, and this was a team of firsts—last sea- ing with Endangered Species Act issues. dents, because it is uncertain whether a son they were the first in school history to win The Sacramento plan, they add, is in sharp hatchery-only stock could be sustained in- a regional championship, and in 2009, they contrast to the plan for restoring wild salm- definitely,’’ the scientists said. completed the mission and cemented their on populations on the Columbia and Snake Not only are there concerns about long- legacy as the first state champions in women’s rivers in Washington state and Idaho. That term funding for the hatcheries, but sci- athletics at Niles High School. plan, written by the Bush administration, es- entists also have questions about whether Winning a state title is something that will sentially concluded that the long-term de- hatchery fish are as genetically strong and cline in those federally protected runs didn’t healthy as wild ones. Though changes to the last forever. It is a truly remarkable accom- jeopardize the killer whales’ existence be- hatcheries could improve the fish they plishment that few teams in southwest Michi- cause hatchery fish could make up the dif- produce, there’s no agreement on what needs gan ever experience, and it is a legacy that ference. to be done and no guarantees that the will live with the 2009 Lady Vikings forever. The 85 orcas of the southern resident killer changes would work. While the Vikings were led by the best pitcher whale population travel in three separate The latest plan for the Columbia-Snake in the State of Michigan, Jenna Ignowski, they pods, spending much of their time roaming wild salmon runs concluded that continued the inland waters of Washington state from were a team that worked hard to improve operation of the federal hydroelectric dams every part of their game. These Lady Vikings the San Juan Islands to south Puget Sound. on the two rivers was ‘‘not likely to ad- During the winter they’ve been found off- versely affect’’ the killer whales. Earlier, improved their defense throughout the season shore, ranging as far south as Monterey Bay federal scientists found that ‘‘perhaps the and there were no easy outs up and down the in California and as far north as British Co- single greatest change in food availability Viking lineup. lumbia’s Queen Charlotte Islands. Each orca for resident killer whales since the late 1800s It is an honor to pay tribute to the entire has distinctive markings, which allows them has been the decline of salmon from the Co- Lady Vikings team and head coach Gary Col- to be tracked. lumbia River basin.’’ lins. In the mid-1990s, there were nearly 100 Despite the decline in wild runs, the sci- orcas in the three southern resident pods. On behalf of all of the residents of south- entists who worked on the Columbia plan west Michigan, congratulations again to the The population fell to fewer than 80 in 2001. concluded that hatchery fish would be able In 2005, they were granted federal protection to make up any deficit in the orcas’ diet. Lady Vikings, Coach Collins and the entire as an endangered species. They’ve been stud- Though the Columbia-Snake salmon plan Niles community—you are an inspiration to us ied closely for only 30 years or so, but his- acknowledges the potential problems with all. torically there may have been up to 200 hatchery fish, it dismisses, at least for now, It is Viking Pride at its finest. Go vikings? southern resident orcas. their impact on killer whale food supplies. f Researchers think that the decline has re- Lynne Barre, a National Marine Fisheries sulted from pollution—which could cause Service scientist in Seattle who helped write CONGRATULATING KAYEM FOODS, immune- or reproductive-system dysfunc- both plans, downplays any differences. tion—and from oil spills, noise and other ves- INC. OF CHELSEA, MASSACHU- ‘‘I think we say the same thing in both SETTS ON ITS 100TH ANNIVER- sel disturbances, along with a reduced quan- opinions,’’ Barre said, adding that both plans tity and quality of prey. recognize that hatchery fish could be a SARY With the largest 27 feet long and weighing short-term substitute for wild fish but that 10,000 pounds, orcas are constantly on the there were concerns about whether hatchery prowl for food. They’ve been known to hunt HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO fish could be a long-term food source for OF MASSACHUSETTS in packs. Their meal of choice: salmon, par- orcas. ‘‘The general principles are similar.’’ ticularly chinook salmon. Environmentalists, however, say that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By some estimates, the orcas eat about differences couldn’t be more obvious. Friday, July 10, 2009 500,000 salmon a year. ‘‘The contrasts are striking,’’ said Todd ‘‘We are trying to figure out how killer True, a lawyer for the Seattle office of Mr. CAPUANO. Madam Speaker, I rise whales fit in,’’ said Bradley Hanson, a wild- Earthjustice, which has challenged the Co- today to congratulate Kayem Foods, Inc. of life biologist with the National Marine Fish- lumbia-Snake plan in a lawsuit in federal Chelsea, Massachusetts on its 100th anniver- eries Services in Seattle who studies orcas. court in Portland, Ore. sary. From humble beginnings in 1909 to a ‘‘We don’t have a lot of information on the True said the Sacramento salmon plan was much higher profile in 2009 after being named movement of southern resident whales down a ‘‘candid piece of work that had a strong the coast. We don’t have a lot of information the official hot dog of historic Fenway Park independent review and the absence of polit- and Red Sox Nation, Kayem has developed a on adult salmon movements off the coast.’’ ical interference.’’ As for the Columbia- Before 2000, Hanson said, no one was quite Snake plan, True said that it ‘‘pretends stellar reputation in the Greater Boston com- sure where the killer whales went when they there isn’t a problem.’’ munity for its dedication to quality products went to sea. It was a surprise when they The judge in the Portland case has given and community causes. showed up near Monterey Bay, he said. The Sacramento and American river sys- the Obama administration until Aug. 15 to In 1909, Kazimierz Monkiewicz emigrated tems combined were once among the top indicate whether it’ll stick with the Colum- from Poland with his wife, Helena, and started salmon-spawning rivers on the West Coast, bia-Snake salmon plan written during the a small business making kielbasa—native sau- trailing only the Columbia and Snake rivers. Bush administration or offer a new one. True sages from Poland—in their backyard in Chel- Prompted by lawsuits, the National Marine said he’d raise the orca issue again. sea. From there, he went on to achieve the Fisheries Service last month published its Other environmentalists said that Jane Lubchenco, who heads the National Oceanic American Dream, laying strong roots in the latest plan for the Sacramento and American community and establishing a successful fam- rivers’ winter and fall chinook salmon runs. and Atmospheric Administration, which in- Without further curtailments of water for cludes the fisheries service, must be aware of ily business called Kayem—so named for Mr. the federal Central Valley Project—a sev- the differences in how the two salmon plans Monkiewicz’s initials. eral-hundred-mile network of dams, canals addressed killer whales. Lubchenco is a ma- As Kayem’s reputation for quality meats and pumping plants—and the California rine biologist who taught at Oregon State spread, Monkiewicz began delivering to near- State Water Project—the nation’s largest University. by communities via horse-drawn carriage. As ‘‘They need to decide which of the con- state-built water and power development and tradictory statements are correct,’’ said Pat the business grew further, Monkiewicz’s four conveyance system, which supplies water for Ford of Save Our Wild Salmon. sons assumed roles in the burgeoning family 23 million Californians—the two runs are in enterprise. A century later, Kayem is still a jeopardy of extinction, the plan said. f Without changes, the southern resident family business with grandson Ray, recently killer whales, a run of steelhead and a popu- CONGRATULATIONS TO LADY retired as company president, now serving as lation of North American green sturgeon al- VIKINGS chairman of the board of directors and 13 most certainly would disappear, according to other family members working there as well. the plan. In recent years, Kayem has expanded its The killer whale population is extremely HON. FRED UPTON OF MICHIGAN market beyond New England. In addition to fragile, and scientists said the loss or serious making 1 million hot dogs each day, Kayem is injury to just one could appreciably reduce IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES now known for its al fresco all natural chicken the odds that the southern resident pods Friday, July 10, 2009 would recover or survive. sausages, which have received several ‘‘best The scientists who wrote the Sacramento Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today of’’ awards from national publications, and its plan also said that hatchery-raised salmon to congratulate the Lady Vikings of Niles High line of delicious Kayem Brats.

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A showing her same passion as Supervisor of Awareness of our vulnerabilities to leading supporter of Chelsea institutions like Elections, working tirelessly to guarantee that cyberattack and the need for action is nearly the Jordan Boys & Girls Club, Centro Latino voters’ rights were protected. universal and goes beyond party lines. and Bunker Hill Community College, Kayem is Phyllis was proud to be a ‘‘happy warrior’’ The seriousness of this situation was known for its generosity, including regular food for so many causes. It is especially poignant brought into focus this week, when it was re- donations to dozens of local charitable events. to lose her during this crucial time when the vealed a powerful attack overwhelmed com- Kayem recently established ‘‘Kayem Cares,’’ a Congress struggles to make health care a re- puters at U.S. and South Korean government program that supports the fight against breast ality for all our neighbors. We will all need to Web sites. cancer through donations based on sales. draw on her energy and commitment and, Other targets included the National Security For its commendable history and contribu- being mindful of the huge gap she has left us, Agency, the State Department, and the New tions to the community over the past 100 vow to work even harder. York Stock Exchange. years, I would like to extend my congratula- Phyllis’ big heart resulted in her describing It is our responsibility as a Congress—and tions to Kayem Foods and the Monkiewicz many in our community as ‘‘fabulous’’, but the my commitment as a member of the House family. truth is that few are or ever will be as fabulous Science and Technology Committee—to en- as Phyllis. f sure we get this issue right, and ensure tax- Madam Speaker, my thoughts and prayers payer dollars provide a return in the form of PERSONAL EXPLANATION are with her husband, Sheldon, and all her lasting and effective security, while also pro- family. She will be sorely missed. tecting privacy. HON. JOHN BARROW f The need is real, the threat is present and OF GEORGIA INTRODUCING THE SMALL clear, and I want to make sure our country is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BUSINESS GROWTH ACT prepared. f Friday, July 10, 2009 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. BARROW. Madam Speaker, had I been HON. BETSY MARKEY OF COLORADO present to vote on the Stearns (FL) Amend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to H.R. 3081 the Department of State, HON. SCOTT MURPHY Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Friday, July 10, 2009 OF NEW YORK Appropriations Act of 2010, I would have Ms. MARKEY of Colorado. Madam Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voted ‘‘no.’’ today I introduced The Small Business Growth Friday, July 10, 2009 Act along with Representatives BLAINE f Mr. MURPHY of New York. Madam Speak- LUETKEMEYER, ALAN GRAYSON, RON PAUL, er, on Thursday, July 9, 2009, I was absent HONORING PHYLLIS BUSANSKY GINNY BROWN-WAITE, VERN BUCHANAN, BOBBY from U.S. House of Representatives while on BRIGHT, and ANN KIRKPATRICK. I thank them official business in my district. for their support. HON. KATHY CASTOR Had I been present, I would have voted as As we all know small business is the eco- OF FLORIDA follows: ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 497; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic backbone of America; small businesses provide nearly 70 million workers employment 498; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 499; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall Friday, July 10, 2009 and 80 percent of all new jobs in America. 500; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 501; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 502; Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Madam Speaker, I Small businesses are struggling in these tough ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 503; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 504; ‘‘no’’ rise today in honor of my friend Phyllis economic times. We must do more to help on rollcall 505; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 506; ‘‘no’’ on Busansky. Phyllis served my community in so small business which will turn our economy rollcall 507; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 508; ‘‘aye’’ on roll- many ways. Her last post was the Supervisor around. call 509; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 510; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall of Elections for Hillsborough County, Florida. Under Section 179 of the Internal Revenue 511; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 512; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 513; Phyllis will always be remembered in our Code small business can expense machinery, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 514; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 515; hearts for her brave leadership, for her open, equipment and furniture but not ‘‘real prop- ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 516; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 517; ‘‘no’’ gregarious style and for her ability and zeal to erty’’—new structures (buildings), renovations on rollcall 518; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 519; ‘‘no’’ on fix problems that were tough to tackle. and structural components; this legislation cor- rollcall 520; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 521; ‘‘no’’ on roll- Phyllis served under Florida Governors rects this matter. call 522. Lawton Chiles and Jeb Bush and established The Small Business Growth Act is targeted f the Welfare-to-Work program, which helped to small businesses which have gross receipts HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. the state’s poor find employment and financial of less than $5 million for the past three years. LEROY HILL stability. The legislation makes permanent a tax deduc- After graduating from Wheaton College, tion for capital improvements that small busi- HON. JO BONNER Phyllis earned her master’s of business ad- nesses make to their facilities allowing them to OF ALABAMA ministration from Brandeis University. She take up to $125,000. An immediate tax deduc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taught leadership and coalition building at Co- tion, rather than depreciation, will help small lumbia University’s School of Public Health. A businesses to put money towards expanding Friday, July 10, 2009 native of Connecticut, Phyllis lived in Tampa their facility, purchasing a new piece of equip- Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, south Ala- for nearly three decades, and she and her ment, or hiring another worker—all of which bama and indeed the entire state recently lost husband, Sheldon, raised their three children creates jobs and stimulates our economy. a dear friend, and I rise today to honor him there. I urge all members to support The Small and pay tribute to his memory. Before being elected Supervisor of Elections Business Growth Act. Leroy Hill was born in Eagle Lake, Florida, for Hillsborough County in 2008, Phyllis f and was a longtime resident of Grand Bay. He served our seniors as director of THE COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL served in the Korean War as a staff sergeant Hillsborough’s Department for Aging Services CYBERSECURITY INITIATIVE ranger in the Airborne division of the U.S. and our entire community on the Hillsborough Army. County Hospital Authority. In 1988 she was Following his career in the Army, Mr. Hill elected to serve two terms as a County Com- HON. ADRIAN SMITH moved to Savannah, Georgia, and began his OF NEBRASKA missioner. There Phyllis led the fight to pro- career in the coffee business. He worked as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vide innovative and visionary county-wide Maxwell House route man for the Belford health care for poor and working folks. Her Friday, July 10, 2009 Company earning $40 a week. In 1956, he legacy as the primary author of the Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, transferred to Mobile and created his own cof- Hillsborough County Health Care Plan lives on in early 2008, President Bush established the fee business, the Leroy Hill Coffee Company,

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Leroy Hill Coffee Company, Inc. today sional District as a part of H.R. 2847, Com- Alabama House and Senate, he introduced has 22 locations throughout the Southeast, merce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act for legislation making it a felony to burn the Amer- and its products can be found in restaurants, Fiscal Year 2010. ican flag—Alabama was the first state to pass grocery stores, and convenience stores. Requesting Member: Congressman BILL such legislation. He also authored legislation Mr. Hill and his wife, Debbie, also ran a suc- POSEY to make it a felony to burn a draft card, an- cessful cattle business that started with the Project Funding Amount $600,000 other first for the state of Alabama. purchase of his first acreage in Grand Bay in Bill Number: H.R. 2847 Mr. Bank was a champion for veterans. He the late 1960s. He was a longtime member of Account: COPS, Technology introduced legislation that made it possible for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of veterans of the Gulf War to participate in the ABBA Shrine. He also made many charitable Palm Bay, Palm Bay, FL state sponsored college education program. donations as a way of thanking his commu- Address of Requesting Entity: City of Palm He also authored legislation that rewarded the nity; he donated the playground equipment for Bay, 120 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, Florida 21 Alabama Vietnam Prisoners of War with a Breitling Elementary School in Grand Bay. 32907. $500 bonus. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Description of Request: In order for our law Mr. Bank’s years of service to Tuscaloosa, me in remembering a dedicated community enforcement officers to respond to critical inci- the broadcast industry, and the state of Ala- leader and friend to many throughout the state dents quickly and effectively, they need the bama were recognized with numerous awards of Alabama. Leroy Hill will be deeply missed proper resources. This funding would be used throughout his life. He received the Thad Holt by his family—his wife, Debbie; his three sons, to help the City of Palm Bay outfit a vehicle Distinguished Broadcasters Award in 1969 Roy Wayne, Todd, and Brian; his daughter, with technology to provide on-site command, and the Alabama Broadcasters Association Debra Stewart; his stepdaughter, Brandy control, and coordination during critical inci- Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2008, he was Ramsay; his 13 grandchildren; and his two dents. Accordingly, the command center will inducted into the Alabama Broadcasters Asso- sisters, Doris Gatlin and Dorthy Brooks be used as a headquarters for on-scene in- ciation Hall of Fame. He was also awarded Hicks—as well as the countless friends he vestigations and provide various agencies the the Silver Medal as Man of the Year by the leaves behind. necessary resources required to respond and Tuscaloosa Advertising Club and was named Our thoughts and prayers are with his family complete missions. a Distinguished Service and Outstanding at this difficult time. f Alumnus by the University of Alabama College f of Communication and Information Sciences. PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING EIGHT DISTRICT OF Mr. Bank was also presented the Bronze Star WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOLS by the U.S. Air Force for his service during HON. CHRISTOPHER S. MURPHY World War II. HON. DAVID G. REICHERT OF CONNECTICUT Mr. Bank was a member of the disabled OF WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Veterans, the American Legion, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, July 10, 2009 the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also estab- lished The Bert Bank Endowed Patriotism Friday, July 10, 2009 Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Madam Scholarship Fund at the University of Ala- Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise Speaker, on June 24, 2009, I missed rollcall bama. today in recognition of five high schools lo- 450, a vote on final passage of the Fiscal Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join cated in the Eighth District of Washington that Year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations me in remembering a dedicated community for the third year in a row were named to bill. I was detained off the House Floor with leader and friend to many throughout the state Newsweek Magazine’s ranking of the top legislative business. of Alabama. Mr. Bert Bank will be deeply 1,500 public high schools in the country in If I had been present for the vote, I would missed by his family—his wife, Gertrude, and academics. In 2009, all five high schools have voted ‘‘aye.’’ his two sons, Jimmy and Ralph—as well as earned ‘‘top 100’’ recognition—the most cov- f his many friends. Our thoughts and prayers eted honor in the magazine. are with them all at this difficult time. The International School, Interlake High HONORING THE MEMORY OF BERT f School, Newport High School, Sammamish BANK High School, and Bellevue High School each CONGRATULATIONS TO LADY earned the prestigious ‘‘top 100’’ recognition HON. JO BONNER MUSTANGS and two of the schools, Interlake High School OF ALABAMA and Sammamish High School, moved several IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. FRED UPTON places higher on the list than their positions OF MICHIGAN last year. Friday, July 10, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During my tenure in the House, I’ve re- Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the state of mained an outspoken advocate for investing in Alabama recently lost a dear friend, and I rise Friday, July 10, 2009 public education and the need for welcoming today to honor him and pay tribute to his Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today and safe learning environments. The five memory. Bert Bank, a World War II hero, an to congratulate the Lady Mustangs of Portage schools singled out for recognition by News- Alabama state legislator and radio pioneer, Central High School on being named the 2009 week have clearly developed a wonderful and was an Alabama legend. Division 1 State Soccer Champions. This team unique learning environment to help students Mr. Bank attended the University of Ala- of young ladies, lead by 24-year Mustang reach their full academic potential. The self- bama Law School and graduated in 1940. He Coach Pat Norman, has put in endless hours less, hardworking teachers and administrators served his country in the Air Force during of hard work and dedication making them the who serve in these schools deserve equal rec- World War II rising to the rank of major. He first program west of Ann Arbor and Saginaw ognition for the time and energy they devote survived the Bataan Death March as a pris- to win a Division 1 Women’s Soccer State to educating our children; they deserve our oner of war for 33 brutal months. When he re- Title since the debut of women’s soccer in admiration and gratitude for their efforts. turned to the United States, he spent two 1971. f years in the Valley Forge General Hospital re- Winning a state championship is a memory EARMARK DECLARATION covering from malnutrition. He later wrote the that will last a lifetime. It is a remarkable book Back From the Living Dead, which re- achievement that few teams ever experience, counted his experiences as a prisoner of war. and it is a legacy that will live with the 2009 HON. BILL POSEY When he returned to Tuscaloosa, he started Lady Mustangs forever. This young team, lead OF FLORIDA the radio stations WTBC–AM and WUOA–FM by captains Shannon Bennett, Lauren Brown, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and, in 1953, he started the University of Ala- and Courtney Havens-Mitchell, played a close Friday, July 10, 2009 bama Football Network. game against the Utica Eisenhower Eagles Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to In 1966, Mr. Bank was elected to the House and came out victorious beating the Eagles 3– the Republican Leadership standards on ear- of Representatives and served two terms. In 2 in overtime.

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Chapter celebrating their Centennial by performing 100 ton, Taylor Peterson, Lindsay Shafer, Charlie have offered a collegiate scholarship to those community service projects in King and Sno- Socia, Meghan Sokolowski, Colleen Unsworth, individuals that embody the values of Susie. I homish counties throughout 2009—projects Katelyn Weissert, Paige Wester, and Jordan appreciate the D.A.R. chapter for recognizing that guarantee improvement in communities Wolf. We are so proud of all of you. the achievements and contributions of Susie. where people work, live, or play. On behalf of all the residents of southwest The scholarship is open to any female student The Master Builders also formed Built Michigan, congratulations again to the Lady who is a permanent resident of Lafayette Green, an environmentally-friendly, non-profit, Mustangs, Coach Norman and the entire Por- County and a graduate of one of the following residential building program to provide sustain- tage community—you are an inspiration to us schools: Concordia R–H, Lafayette County C– able housing in the region and actively reach all. It is Portage Central Pride at its finest. Go 1, Lexington R–V, St. Paul’s Lutheran, or Wel- out to all levels of government to ensure our Mustangs! lington-Napoleon R–IX and plans to attend laws protect the environment and provide at- f college after graduation. tractive and affordable communities. Madam Speaker, Susie was influential in I am pleased to consider the Master Build- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LA- Lafayette County and Washington, DC. I am ers as partners in our efforts to protect our en- FAYETTE-LEXINGTON DAUGH- honored that the D.A.R. has created this vironment and build up our communities. I TERS OF THE AMERICAN REVO- scholarship in her name. I know the Members congratulate them on this milestone and wish LUTION CHAPTER of the House will join me in recognizing the them continued success in their current and Lafayette-Lexington D.A.R. Chapter for assist- future projects. HON. IKE SKELTON ing hard-working young women in achieving a OF MISSOURI higher education. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f EARMARK DECLARATION Friday, July 10, 2009 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me THE MASTER BUILDERS ASSO- HON. BILL POSEY take this moment to recognize the Lafayette- CIATION OF KING AND SNOHO- OF FLORIDA MISH COUNTIES Lexington Daughters of the American Revolu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion Chapter for creating the Susan Skelton Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was HON. DAVID G. REICHERT Friday, July 10, 2009 created in memory of my late wife Susan OF WASHINGTON Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Anding Skelton, honoring her dedication to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Republican Leadership standards on ear- higher education and Lafayette County. marks as well as in accordance with Clause 9 Susie, a native Missourian, graduated with a Friday, July 10, 2009 of Rule XXI, I am submitting the following in- bachelor’s degree in education from the Uni- Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise formation regarding earmarks for my Congres- versity of Missouri, Columbia in 1958. In 1976, today in recognition of the Centennial celebra- sional District as a part of H.R. 2997, the Agri- she served as the first president of the 95th tion of the Master Builders Association of King culture Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year Congress group, the organization representing and Snohomish Counties in my home state of 2010. spouses of new Members of Congress. Susie Washington—the oldest and largest local Requesting Member: Congressman BILL also played a prominent role in the Congres- homebuilders association belonging to the Na- POSEY (along with other Representatives) sional Club, serving as treasurer for 2 years tional Association of Home Builders. For one Project Funding Amount $1,217,000 and then as president. She was only the sec- hundred years, the Master Builders have been Bill Number: H.R. 2997 ond Missourian to serve in that position. As committed to creating well-built homes and uti- Account: National Institute of Food and Agri- president, she presided over one of the largest lizing solid business practices to help in mak- culture memberships in the history of the organiza- ing the Pacific Northwest a wonderful place to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University tion. Additionally, she was president and vice live. of Florida president of International Club III, an organiza- Even as our country struggles through an Address of Requesting Entity: University of tion for spouses of Members of Congress and economic downturn and many sectors of our Florida, Institute for Food and Agriculture Ambassadors and was a member of the Con- economy, especially home builders, are feel- Sciences, Post Office Box 110180, Gaines- gressional Families for Drug-Free Youth. ing the negative effects of a reduced work- ville, FL 32611–0180 In Missouri, Susie served two consecutive load, the Masters Builders continue to work Description of Request: For critical continu- terms as Regent of the Lafayette-Lexington hard to better families, communities, and the ation and expansion of vital Citrus Greening Chapter D.A.R. She also served 4 years on environment. and Citrus Canker research to improve tech- the Democratic State Committee during the The Master Builders continue to place an nologies for treatment and detection, methods 1970s. In Lexington, she taught Sunday emphasis on community projects such as of movement and containment, and means to school, was a Cub Scout den mother, and a building free access ramps for disabled home- control and eliminate these devastating dis- local first grade teacher. Susie was also active owners and building and maintaining shelters eases.

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HIGHLIGHTS The House passed H.R. 3082, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010. Senate ment of Friday, July 10, 2009, a vote on cloture will Chamber Action occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 13, 2009. Routine Proceedings, pages S7333–S7375 Page S7336 Measures Introduced: Six bills were introduced, as A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached follows: S. 1438–1443. Page S7359 providing at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, July 13, 2009, Measures Passed: Senate resume consideration of the nomination, there be one hour of debate prior to a vote on the motion Capitol Visitor Center Engraving: Senate agreed to invoke cloture thereon, with the time divided as to H. Con. Res. 131, directing the Architect of the follows: Senator Collins, Shelby, and Vitter with 15 Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the minutes each, Senators Lieberman and Carper with Flag and the National Motto of ‘‘In God We Trust’’ 15 minutes equally divided; provided that at 5:30 in the Capitol Visitor Center. Page S7372 p.m., Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture; Role of Slave Labor in Construction of U.S. that if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time be Capitol: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 135, direct- yielded back, and Senate vote on confirmation of the ing the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker nomination. Page S7336 in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- which acknowledges the role that slave labor played lowing nominations: in the construction of the United States Capitol. Raphael William Bostic, of California, to be an Page S7372 Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- Judicial Survivors Protection Act: Senate passed ment. S. 1107, to amend title 28, United States Code, to Peter Silva Silva, of California, to be an Assistant provide for a limited 6-month period for Federal Administrator of the Environmental Protection judges to opt into the Judicial Survivors’ Annuities Agency. System and begin contributing toward an annuity David H. Stevens, of Virginia, to be an Assistant for their spouse and dependent children upon their Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. death. Pages S7272–73 Victor M. Mendez, of Arizona, to be Adminis- Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act: Com- trator of the Federal Highway Administration. mittee on the Judiciary was discharged from further Phyllis Corrine Borzi, of Maryland, to be an As- consideration of S. 1289, to improve title 18 of the sistant Secretary of Labor. United States Code, and the bill was then passed. Christopher William Dell, of New Jersey, to be Pages S7373–74 Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo. Groves Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- Charles H. Rivkin, of California, to be Ambas- sideration of the nomination of Robert M. Groves, sador to France, and to serve concurrently and with- of Michigan, to be Director of the Census. out additional compensation as Ambassador to Page S7336 Monaco. A motion was entered to close further debate on Nicole Lurie, of Maryland, to be Medical Director the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, sions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Sen- subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law ate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agree- and regulations, and to be Assistant Secretary for D819

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Preparedness and Response, Department of Health Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S7359 and Human Services. Additional Cosponsors: Pages S7359–60 Gordon S. Heddell, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General, Department of Defense. Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Louis B. Susman, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to Pages S7360–61 the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Additional Statements: Pages S7359 Ireland. Laurie Susan Fulton, of Virginia, to be Ambas- Text of H.R. 2892 as Previosuly Passed: sador to Denmark. Pages S7361–72 Timothy J. Roemer, of Indiana, to be Ambassador Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- to India. journed at 1:37 p.m., until 11 a.m. on Monday, July Gordon Gray, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to 13, 2009. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of the Republic of Tunisia. the Majority Leader in today’s Record on page Richard J. Schmierer, of Virginia, to be Ambas- S7374.) sador to the Sultanate of Oman. Mark Henry Gitenstein, of the District of Colum- bia, to be Ambassador to Romania. Committee Meetings Pages S7374, S7374–75 (Committees not listed did not meet) Messages from the House: Page S7359 Measures Referred: Page S7359 No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives H.R. 2188, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- Chamber Action rior, through the United States Fish and Wildlife Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 14 pub- Service, to conduct a Joint Venture Program to pro- lic bills, H.R. 3167–3169, 3171–3181; 1 private tect, restore, enhance, and manage migratory bird bill, H.R. 3182; and 11 resolutions, H. Con. Res. populations, their habitats, and the ecosystems they 164; and H. Res. 624–633, were introduced. rely on, through voluntary actions on public and pri- Pages H8007–08 vate lands, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111–201); Additional Cosponsors: Pages H8008–10 and Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 3170, making appropriations for financial H.R. 860, to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conserva- services and general government for the fiscal year tion Act of 2000, with an amendment (H. Rept. ending September 30, 2010 (H. Rept. 111–202). 111–196); Page H8007 H.R. 129, to authorize the conveyance of certain Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she National Forest System lands in the Los Padres Na- appointed Representative Weiner to act as Speaker tional Forest in California, with an amendment (H. pro tempore for today. Page H7949 Rept. 111–197); Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest H.R. 1442, to provide for the sale of the Federal Chaplain, Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the Senate Government’s reversionary interest in approximately Chaplain, Washington, DC. Page H7949 60 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, originally conveyed to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Ap- under the Act of January 23, 1909, with an amend- propriations Act, 2010: The House passed H.R. ment (H. Rept. 111–198); 3082, making appropriations for military construc- H.R. 409, to provide for the conveyance of certain tion, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related Bureau of Land Management land in the State of agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, Nevada to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with an 2010, by a yea-and-nay vote of 415 yeas to 3 nays, amendment (H. Rept. 111–199); Roll No. 529. Pages H7960–92 H.R. 509, to reauthorize the Marine Turtle Con- Agreed to: servation Act of 2004, with an amendment (H. Edwards (TX) amendment (No. 1 printed in H. Rept. 111–200); Rept. 111–195) that increases by $1,000,000 funds

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Res. 534, Supporting the Committee on Armed Services: July 16, to receive a closed goals and ideals of ‘‘National Children and Families briefing to examine the START Treaty follow-on agree- Day;’’ H. Res. 566, Congratulating the 2008–2009 ment, 9 a.m., SVC–217. National Basketball Association Champions, the Los Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: July Angeles Lakers, on an outstanding and historic sea- 14, to hold hearings to examine the creation of a Con- son; H. Res. 612, Expressing the profound sym- sumer Financial Protection Agency, 9 a.m., SD–538. pathies of the House of Representatives for the vic- July 15, Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance and In- tims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, vestment, to hold hearings to examine the regulation of June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and hedge funds and other private investment pools, 2:30 p.m., SD–538. associates; H.R. 1713, To name the South Central July 16, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Agricultural Research Laboratory of the Department how to prevent home foreclosures, 9:30 a.m., SD–538. of Agriculture in Lane, Oklahoma, and the facility July 17, Subcommittee on Economic Policy, to hold of the United States Postal Service located at 310 hearings to examine the elements of a national manufac- North Perry Street in Bennington, Oklahoma, in turing strategy, 10 a.m., SD–538. honor of former Congressman Wesley ‘‘Wes’’ Wat- Committee on the Budget: July 16, to hold hearings to ex- kins; H.R. 2877, To designate the facility of the amine the long-term budget outlook, 9 a.m., SD–608. United States Postal Service located at 76 Brookside Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: July Avenue in Chester, New York, as the ‘‘lst Lieutenant 14, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safe- Louis Allen Post Office;’’ H.R. 2971, To designate ty, and Insurance, to hold hearings to examine consumer the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- protection from fraud, 10 a.m., SR–253. July 15, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine cated at 630 Northeast Killingsworth Avenue in the public safety impact of contraband cell phones in cor- Portland, Oregon, as the ‘‘Dr. Martin Luther King, rectional facilities, 10 a.m., SR–253. Jr., Post Office;’’ H.R. 2972, To designate the facil- July 15, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine ity of the United States Postal Service located at 115 the nominations of Mignon L. Clyburn, of South Caro- West Edward Street in Erath, Louisiana, as the lina, and Meredith Attwell Baker, of Virginia, both to be ‘‘Conrad DeRouen, Jr., Post Office;’’ H.R. 3072, To a Member of the Federal Communications Commission, designate the facility of the United States Postal 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Service located at 9810 Halls Ferry Road in St. July 16, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Prod- Louis, Missouri, as the ‘‘Coach Jodie Bailey Post Of- uct Safety, and Insurance, to hold hearings to examine fice Building;’’ and H.R. 3119, To designate the fa- competition in the health care marketplace, 10 a.m., cility of the United States Postal Service located at SR–253. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: July 14, to 867 Stockton Street in San Francisco, California, as hold hearings to examine S. 796, to modify the require- the ‘‘Lim Poon Lee Post Office.’’ ments applicable to locatable minerals on public domain land, 10 a.m., SD–366. Joint Meetings July 15, Subcommittee on National Parks, to hold hearings to examine S. 227, to establish the Harriet Tub- No joint committee meetings were held. man National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and f the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Coun- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD ties, Maryland, S. 625, to authorize the Secretary of the Week of July 13 through July 18, 2009 Interior to establish the Waco Mammoth National Monu- ment in the State of Texas, S. 853, to designate addi- Senate Chamber tional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component On Monday, at 11 a.m., Senate will begin consid- of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, S. 1053, eration of S. 1390, National Defense Authorization to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to Act. extend the termination date, S. 1117, to authorize the On Monday, at 4:30 p.m., Senate will resume con- Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance in imple- sideration of the nomination of Robert M. 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activities in the Connecticut River watershed of the States Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: July of New Hampshire and Vermont, S. 1168 and H.R. 13, business meeting to continue consideration of Afford- 1694, bills to authorize the acquisition and protection of able Health Choices Act, subcommittee assignments, and nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of any nominations cleared for action, 2 p.m., SR–325. the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the July 16, Subcommittee on Employment and Work- American Battlefield Protection Program, and H.R. 714, place Safety, to hold hearings to examine the Workforce to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain Investment Act of 1998, 10 a.m., SD–430. lands in Virgin Islands National Park, 2:30 p.m., Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: SD–366. July 15, to hold hearings to examine the REAL ID Act, Committee on Environment and Public Works: July 14, to 10 a.m., SD–342. hold hearings to examine economic opportunities for agri- July 16, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine culture, forestry communities, and others in reducing the nominations of Christine M. Griffin, of Massachu- global warming pollution, 10 a.m., SD–406. setts, to be Deputy Director, Office of Personnel Manage- July 14, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine ment, and Stuart Gordon Nash, to be an Associate Judge transportation’s role in climate change and reducing of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 10 greenhouse gases, 2:30 p.m., SD–406. a.m., SD–342. July 16, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine July 16, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Contracting Over- moving toward a clean energy economy, 9:30 a.m., sight, to hold hearings to examine contracting for Alaska SD–406. native corporations, 2:30 p.m., SD–342. Committee on Finance: July 14, to hold hearings to ex- Committee on the Judiciary: July 13, to hold hearings to amine the nominations of William J. Wilkins, of the examine the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, of New District of Columbia, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal York, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel, Daniel the United States, 10 a.m., SH–216. M. Tangherlini, of the District of Columbia, to be Chief Committee on Rules and Administration: July 15, business Financial Officer, and Rosa Gumataotao Rios, of Cali- meeting to mark up S. 1415, to amend the Uniformed fornia, to be Treasurer of the United States, all of the De- and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to ensure that partment of the Treasury, and Carmen R. Nazario, of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have a genuine oppor- Puerto Rico, to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support, tunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots Department of Health and Human Services, 10 a.m., cast and counted, 9:30 a.m., SR–301. SD–215. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: July 14, to hold hearings Committee on Foreign Relations: July 14, business meeting to examine bridging the gap in care of women veterans, to consider pending calendar business, Time to be an- 9:30 a.m., SR–418. nounced, S–116, Capitol. Select Committee on Intelligence: July 15, closed business July 15, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine meeting to mark up an original bill authorizing funds for the nominations of Vilma S. Martinez, of California, to fiscal year 2010 for the intelligence community, 2:30 be Ambassador to Argentina, Nicole A. Avant, of Cali- p.m., S–407, Capitol. fornia, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Vinai K. Thummalapally, of Colorado, to be House Committees Ambassador to Belize, and John R. Nay, of Michigan, to Committee on Agriculture, July 14, Subcommittee on be Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname, all of the Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, hearing to review the eco- Department of State, 10 a.m., SD–419. nomic conditions facing the dairy industry, 10 a.m., 1300 July 15, Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Af- Longworth. fairs, to hold hearings to examine maritime disputes and July 16, full Committee, hearing to review current sovereignty issues in East Asia, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. issues in food safety, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. July 16, Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Af- Committee on Appropriations, July 13, Subcommittee on fairs, to hold hearings to examine instability, terrorism, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and economic disruption in relation to oil, 9:30 a.m., and Related Agencies, to mark up fiscal year 2010 appro- SD–419. priations, 7 p.m., 2358–A Rayburn. July 16, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine July 16, Subcommittee on Defense, executive, to mark the nominations of Anne Elizabeth Derse, of Maryland, to up fiscal year 2010 appropriations, 9 a.m., H–140 Cap- be Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania, Donald itol. Sternoff Beyer, Jr., of Virginia, to be Ambassador to July 17, full Committee, to mark up the Labor, Health Switzerland, and to serve concurrently and without addi- and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies tional compensation as Ambassador to the Principality of appropriations for fiscal year 2010, 9 a.m., 2359 Ray- Liechtenstein, Howard W. Gutman, of Maryland, to be burn. Ambassador to Belgium, and David H. Thorne, of Massa- Committee on Armed Services, July 15, hearing on Ad- chusetts, to be Ambassador to the Italian Republic, and dressing a New Generation of Threats from Weapons of to serve concurrently and without additional compensa- Mass Destruction: Department of Energy Nonprolifera- tion as Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino, all tion Programs and the Department of Defense Coopera- of the Department of State, 3 p.m., SD–419. tive Threat Reduction Program, 10 a.m. 2118 Rayburn.

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July 15, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- of 2009; and H.R. 1466, Major Drug Trafficking Pros- tions, hearing on Beyond Service Core Competency: Are ecution Act of 2009, 10:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Our Junior Officers Prepared for Today’s Security Envi- July 15, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and ronment? 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. Homeland Security, hearing on H.R. 1064, Youth Prison July 16, full Committee, hearing on Prosecuting Law Reduction Through Opportunities, Mentoring, Interven- of War Violations: Reforming the Military Commissions tion, Support and Education Act, 3 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. Act of 2006, 2 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Committee on Natural Resources, July 15, hearing on the July 16, Subcommittee on Defense Acquisition Reform following bills: H.R. 2678, Duwamish Tribal Recogni- Panel, hearing on Managing Serviced Contracts: What tion Act; H.R. 1358, Burt Lake of Ottawa and Chippewa Works and What Doesn’t? 8 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. Indians Reaffirmation Act; H.R. 30842576, Chinook Na- July 16, Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary tion Restoration Act; and H.R. 3120, Little Shell Tribe Forces, oversight hearing for the Electromagnetic Aircraft of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2009, 10 a.m., Launch Systems (EMALS), 10 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. 1324 Longworth. Committee on the Budget, July 16, hearing on Budgeting Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, July 14, for Nuclear Waste Management, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and Committee on Financial Services, July 13, Subcommittee the District of Columbia, oversight hearing entitled on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Pre- ‘‘Back on Track: WMATA Red Line Metrorail Accident venting Unfair Trading by Government Officials,’’ 2 and Continual Funding Challenges,’’ 2 p.m., 2247 Ray- p.m., 2128 Rayburn. burn. July 14, Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, July 14, Subcommittee on National Security and For- and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled eign Affairs, hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. Promotion of the Af- ‘‘SEC Oversight: Current State and Agenda,’’ 10 a.m., ghan Economy: Impediments and Opportunities,’’ 10 2128 Rayburn. a.m., 2154 Rayburn. July 15, full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Banking In- July 16, full Committee and the Subcommittee on Do- dustry Perspectives on the Obama Administration’s Fi- mestic Policy, to continue joint hearings entitled ‘‘ Bank nancial Regulatory Reform Proposals,’’ 10 a.m., 2128 of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Rayburn. Turn Into a Federal Bailout? Part III,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 July 15, Subcommittee Housing and Community Op- Rayburn. portunity, to continue hearings entitled ‘‘ Legislative Op- Committee on Rules, July 13, hearing on H.R. 1549, tions for Preserving Federally- and State-Assisted Afford- Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of able Housing and Preventing Displacement of Low-In- 2009, 2:30 p.m., H–313 Capitol. come, Elderly and Disabled Tenants,’’ 2 p.m., 2128 Ray- July 14, to consider the following: H.R. 3170, Finan- cial Services and General Government Appropriations burn. Act, 2010; and the Energy and Water Development and July 16, Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, 3 p.m., and Technology, hearing entitled ‘‘Regulatory Restruc- H–313 Capitol. turing: Safeguarding Consumer Protection and the Role Committee on Science and Technology, July 14, Sub- of the Federal Reserve,’’ 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. committee on Energy and Environment, hearing on New July 17, full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Industry Roadmaps for Wind and Solar Research and Develop- Perspectives on the Obama Administration’s Financial ment, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. Regulatory Reform Proposals,’’ 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. July 15, Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, Committee on Homeland Security, July 15, Subcommittee to consider H.R. 2569, To authorize surface transpor- on Transportation Securityand Infrastructure Protection, tation research, development, and technology transfer ac- hearing entitled ‘‘General Aviation Security: Assessing tivities, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Risks and the Road Ahead,’’ 2 p.m., 311 Cannon. July 16, Subcommittee on Investigations and Over- July 16, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Glob- sight, hearing on Providing Aviation Weather Services to al Counterterrorism, hearing entitled ‘‘Combating Border the FAA, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. Violence: The Role of Interagency Coordination in Inves- July 16, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, hear- tigations,’’ 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. ing on Enhancing the Relevance of Space to Address Na- Committee on House Administration, July 15, Sub- tional Needs, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. committee on Elections, hearing on Examining Uni- Committee on Small Business, July 15, hearing entitled formity in Election Standards, 2 p.m., 1310 Longworth. ‘‘Economic Recovery: Tax Stimulus Items that Benefitted Committee on the Judiciary, July 14, Subcommittee on Small Business with a Look Ahead,’’ 1 p.m., 2360 Ray- Courts and Competition Policy, hearing on Biologics and burn. Biosimilars: Balancing Incentives for Innovation, 2 p.m., July 16, Subcommittee on Investigations and Over- 2141 Rayburn. sight, hearing entitled ‘‘The Upcoming Highway Bill and July 14, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Ensuring It Meets the Needs of Small Businesses,’’ 10 Homeland Security, hearing on Mandatory Minimums a.m., 2360 Rayburn. and Unintended Consequences; and to consider the fol- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, July 15, lowing bills: H.R. 2934, Common Sense in Sentencing Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Build- Act of 2009; H.R. 834, Ramos and Compean Justice Act ings and Emergency Management, hearing on Evaluating

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GSA’s First Experience with National Broker Contracts, the Progress of Electronic Health Record Interoperability 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Between VA and DOD, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. July 15, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Envi- July 15, full Committee, to mark up pending business, ronment, hearing on ‘‘Opportunities and Challenges in 10:15 a.m., 334 Cannon. the Creation of a Clean Water Trust Fund,’’ 2 p.m., 2167 July 16, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Rayburn. the Subcommittee on Memorial Affairs and Health, joint July 16, Subcommittee on Economic Development, hearing on Eliminating the Gaps: Examining Women Public Buildings and Emergency Management, hearing Veterans’ Issues, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. on Green Buildings Offer Multiple Benefits: Cost Sav- July 16, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, ings, Clean Environment and Jobs, 2 p.m., 2167 Ray- hearing on State Approving Agencies, 1 p.m., 340 Can- burn. non. July 16, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, hear- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, July 14, Sub- ing on The Importance of a Long-Term Surface Transpor- tation Authorization in Sustaining Economic Recovery, committee on Intelligence Community Management, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. hearing on Security Clearance Reform, 1:30 p.m., room Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, July 14, Subcommittee to be announced. on Oversight and Investigations, hearing on Examining

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Monday, July 13 12:30 p.m., Monday, July 13

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will begin consideration of Program for Monday: To be announced. S. 1390, National Defense Authorization Act. Also, Sen- ate will resume consideration of the nomination of Robert M. Groves, of Michigan, to be Director of the Census, and after a period of debate, vote on the motion to in- voke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Forbes, J. Randy, Va., E1717 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1713 Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E1716 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E1719 Barrow, John, Ga., E1725 Hall, Ralph M., Tex., E1713, E1714, E1715 Schock, Aaron, Ill., E1718 Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E1718 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1716 Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr., Wisc., E1718 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E1715, E1722 Issa, Darrell E., Calif., E1715, E1719 Shimkus, John, Ill., E1717 Blunt, Roy, Mo., E1713 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1717 Bonner, Jo, Ala., E1723, E1725, E1726 Jones, Walter B., N.C., E1713 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E1714 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E1721 Kingston, Jack, Ga., E1719 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E1714, E1727 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E1716, E1721 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E1715 Smith, Adam, Wash., E1722 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E1724 Markey, Betsy, Colo., E1725 Smith, Adrian, Nebr., E1725 Carter, John R., Tex., E1720 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1719 Tanner, John S., Tenn., E1719 Castle, Michael N., Del., E1717 Murphy, Christopher S., Conn., E1726 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1713 Castor, Kathy, Fla., E1725 Murphy, Scott, N.Y., E1725 Tiahrt, Todd, Kans., E1714 Dicks, Norman D., Wash., E1723 Posey, Bill, Fla., E1726, E1727 Upton, Fred, Mich., E1718, E1722, E1724, E1726 Fallin, Mary, Okla., E1722 Reichert, David G., Wash., E1726, E1727 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1716 Filner, Bob, Calif., E1720 Rogers, Harold, Ky., E1715

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